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“A Man Who Defies The World of BL Final” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6)

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To be sure, this story is a lot more of the same. A few more BL tropey ‘flags’ that trigger Bl developments were introduced that Mob (Inukai Atsuhiro) wiggles out from with seemingly little enthusiasm or creativity to them. Just like he did in all the other seasons. This time, honestly, I did not find any of it even funny or humorous. It felt old and came across as the usual modus operandi. Even his parents seemed relegated to a more tertiary role. And his brother was, well, just his brother. It was all more-of-the-same. Everyone looked – tired and ready to move on.

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News

BL Mini-Bytes

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New Year brings far too fewer updates as production houses gear up for new releases. The exclusives are few and far between but they are juicy and highly anticipated!

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Japanese Reviews

“A Man Who Defies The World of BL 2024” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6)

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While I have a great affinity for Seasons One and Two of this series, this set left me just a tad feeling deprived. It felt ‘empty’ and a bit stale. While certainly entertaining and funny overall, it lost a bit of its magic; at least for me. However, its ending did redeem itself.

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Features

BL Week in Review (BL 2025 Wrapped: My Top 10 Series)

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Hi everyone,

The year 2025 has officially come to a close, and so has my sojourn with The BL Xpress. Before I count down my top ten series of 2025, thank The BL Xpress for the opportunity to write for them. It’s been fun, and I got to do so many new things.

2026 is going to be a year full of new things. BL Week in Review will be moving to my Patreon account. I will continue to give regular updates. The only difference is that it will be on Sundays instead of Tuesdays. Additionally, I am starting a blog. I’ve decided to call it Memoirs of a BL Fangirl.

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The Sunday Bite

Top Ten BL Actors- My Personal Favorites (2025)

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An actor’s caliber rests on his ability to command the audience’s attention. 2025 saw a sudden rise in BL dramas and as such, the focus has shifted to intelligent storytelling and smart casting. Gone are the days, when popular actors could drive the ratings for a show. These days, audiences focus more on quality than quantity. If the show is mediocre, not even the most popular actor’s inclusion could save it!

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BL Week in Review

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Happy New Year, everyone, and with the new year, big changes are afoot. Next week will be my last article and live for The BL Xpress. It’s been a joy writing for them this year, and I wish them well in all their future endeavors.

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BL Mini-Bytes

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As we get closer to the year-end, the BL/GL world has been slow on uptake. The production houses aren’t rushing to release new shows, given the festive spirit. So, we could actually slow down and enjoy the few available exclusives on the go, as they were revealed!

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The Sunday Bite

Top Ten BL Couples- My Personal Favorites (2025)

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While BL as a genre evolves, so do the consistent pairings. Fan service remains an inevitable choice, there are multiple fandoms with their own favorites (even I belong to one such fandom). As such, we have our personal biases, and they form reckoning forces, through their acting talents and charming chemistry. For this feature, let me describe what chemistry means to them!

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