My Favourite Danmei/BL/Yaoi Shows (C/K/J/TW)

This list contains my absolute favourite BL shows (Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean and Japanese...not Thai since I do not yet watch Thai)  that are worthy of re-watch and which are simply too good to miss. Also, shows which are absurdly officially NOT BL but totally should be.

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  • Tian Ya Ke

    1. Tian Ya Ke

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes

    10

    I am so in love with this show. The relationship between Wen Kexing and Zhou Zishu is absolutely blatantly obvious even if those two do not kiss. Even Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian were way subtler than those two. 

  • 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi

    2. 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    10

    It doesn't get any sweeter, fluffier, and more innocent than this.  This show is so sweet it will rot your teeth and I totally love it for it. If you had a bad day and need to be cheered up - watch this. 

  • The Untamed Special Edition

    3. The Untamed Special Edition

    Chinese Special - 2019, 20 episodes

    10

    This will probably only make sense if you know the book or have already watched the entire show since it focuses mainly on the relationship between Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian while cutting out a lot of the side stories and secondary characters. I love it because the ending is much better then the one from  the original show but it might confuse someone who doesn't know the book or the original 60 episode long show. 

  • The Demon Judge

    4. The Demon Judge

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    9.0

    So yes this story is officially NOT BL but the UST and subtext is so heavy in this show that many people agree that show is gayer then a lot of proper Korean BLs, which are often just painfully awkward. 

  • Life Senjou no Bokura: Director's Cut

    5. Life Senjou no Bokura: Director's Cut

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    10

    Based on a beautiful one-shot manga, it is a Yaoi story done right. No dub-con or non-con but trials and tribulations that are realistic and sometimes heartbreaking but don't worry, the story does have a happy ending. The movie is better than the show since it adds scenes at the end from the manga which makes the whole thing feel a lot more complete than the show.

  • The Untamed

    6. The Untamed

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes

    10

    This is a modern classic and not by chance. It has a great love story, so many great characters, so many young actors who were able to show their acting skills. I am quite certain that Tencent was completely surprised  when the show became the biggest international hit compared to all other Chinese shows.

  • To My Star (Movie)

    7. To My Star (Movie)

    Korean Movie - 2021

    9.0

    Probably the first Korean BL I truly loved. The leads have chemistry and while the story is nothing wild it is still well told. I really liked this. 

  • HIStory3: Trapped

    8. HIStory3: Trapped

    Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes

    8.5

    This show reminded me a bit of Banana Fish because it is a story involving a brilliant gangster and an innocent boy (in this case a cop and not an athlete), also the ending is at least a bit hopeful and not heartbreaking like in Banana Fish

  • Final Chronicles

    9. Final Chronicles

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 37 episodes

    9.0
  • Where Your Eyes Linger

    10. Where Your Eyes Linger

    Korean Movie - 2020

    7.5

    A Korean BL that sort of worked for me. It is still too short and underdeveloped but a lot better compared to other BL shows such as "Colorrush" 

  • Your Name Engraved Herein

    11. Your Name Engraved Herein

    Taiwanese Movie - 2020

    9.0

    This movie has a lot in common with "Moonlight". It is beautifully shot and deserves a lot more praise and attention but you will need tissues. The story is heartbreaking.

  • Word of Honor - Epilogue

    12. Word of Honor - Epilogue

    Chinese Special - 2021, 1 episode

    10

    This is a must-watch since this is, in fact, the actual ending of the show but stuck behind a paywall (Viki Standard and Youkou Ultimate Fan Pass). 

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