Japanese BLs
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1. Fujoshi, Ukkari Gei ni Kokuru
Japanese Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
It's not every day that I give a drama 10/10, but this darn well deserves it. This shows what the cruel reality can be for a gay man in society; not just the "female fantasy" of it all.
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2. Ossan's Love Returns
Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes
PERFECT!
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3. To Each His Own
Japanese Movie - 2017
There is something about finding-the-will-to-live-movies that makes me glued to the screen, and I liked everything about this movie!
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4. The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese
Japanese Movie - 2020
I can't get this movie out of my mind, it was truly a work of art!
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5. More than Words
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
One of the most realistic LGBTQ+ stories! Really angsty, but also really great!
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6. Kamisama no Ekohiiki
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
All characters in this are so likable! I cried.
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7. Jack Frost
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
How I'd like to lose my memory just to go back and watch this again.
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8. His - What Is Love
Japanese Movie - 2020
I love them, I adore them, my heart aches for them.
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9. Mood Indigo
Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
Best story of the Pornographer-series, in my opinion. So deep and original.
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10. Eien no Kino
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Give me back my tears (if I had any). Criminally underrated.
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11. Ossan’s Love: LOVE or DEAD
Japanese Movie - 2019
One of the funniest movies out there, and hello, Haruta and Maki for life!
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12. Old Fashion Cupcake
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
Rewatch value = high.
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13. Utsukushii Kare
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
This is how all the "top/bottom"-believers got firmly rekt! One of my early favorites.
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14. Boys Love
Japanese Movie - 2006
I loved everything about this complex masterpiece!
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15. His - Koi Suru Tsumori Nante Nakatta
Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes
Everything about this is so beautiful!
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16. Living with Him
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
I love that this one isn't as predictable as it seems. It's so cute!!
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17. Candy and Kiss
Japanese Movie - 2015
So cuuuute! An anxious guy who thinks he's ugly meets someone who loves him for who he is!
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18. 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
This story is so precious. I must rate it high but the first half of the series is better than the latter!
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19. Bokura no Shokutaku
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Really really really really sweet!
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20. Koi wo Suru nara Nidome ga Joto
Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Like the atmosphere and storyline.
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21. Double
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Very interesting, another masterpiece of Japan!
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22. Ossan's Love
Japanese Drama - 2018, 7 episodes
I fxcking CONIC!
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23. Ossan's Love: In the Sky
Japanese Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
Please don't believe this AU isn't worth it. It is. There were so many plot twists and funny moments, and it speaks about topics you can learn from too.
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24. Minato Shouji Coin Laundry
Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
I miss this!!
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25. Bokura no Micro na Shuumatsu
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
I appreciate stories about the world going to end, especially when it makes high school crushes reunite.
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26. Utsukushii Kare Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
Awesome sequel!
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27. Kieta Hatsukoi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
It has no business being this cute.
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28. Perfect Propose
Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Any fan of My Personal Weatherman would enjoy this!
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29. Boys Love 2
Japanese Movie - 2007
The fact that they managed to make the second version near just as good is beyond me.
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30. My Personal Weatherman
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
The acting in this, and their appearances... wow.
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31. Kiss x Kiss x Kiss: Love ii Shower
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Sweet short stories of people who want to kiss each other.
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32. Egoist
Japanese Movie - 2022
If you want to ruin your day, be my guest! Haha it's good though!
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33. Kimi to Nara Koi wo Shite Mite mo
Japanese Drama - 2023, 5 episodes
Amazing!
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34. Shigatsu no Tokyo wa...
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
I want to say this is underrated, I really enjoyed the storyline and actors!
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35. Pornographer
Japanese Movie - 2021
A great ending to a great series!
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36. Life Senjou No Bokura
Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
Heartbreakingly beautiful!
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37. Kinou Nani Tabeta?
Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
"Every BL needs a kissing scene". Nope. Not with a story on this level.
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38. Pornographer
Japanese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes
One of my first Japanese BLs and I never get tired of it. I embrace the weirdness of it!
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39. My Beautiful Man: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 2023
Can't go wrong with these two!
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40. Sahara-sensei to Toki-kun
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
I didn't think I'd like it but it's strangely comforting to watch?
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41. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 2022
I don't remember much but it's Cherry Magic, so it's up there!
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42. Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Aesthetically pleasing to watch, great ED song and just a sweet concept.
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43. Kimi ni wa Todokanai
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Cute high school story.
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44. BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen
Japanese Special - 2023, 3 episodes
Why did I enjoy these three episodes so much?
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45. Kiss x Kiss x Kiss ~ Perfect Scandal ~
Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Sweet short stories of people who want to kiss each other.
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46. Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai
Japanese Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
Underrated! Very cute!
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47. Ameiro Paradox
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Good, but a little overrated?
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48. No Touching At All
Japanese Movie - 2014
This was a good movie for its time!
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49. Absolute BL
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
It's hilarious but also kind of boring.
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50. Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko 2
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
Ditto
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51. Kabe Sa Doujin Sakka no Neko Yashiki-kun wa Shouninyokkyou wo Kojiraseteiru
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
A fun show that I had to force myself into finishing, unfortunately.
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52. One Room Angel
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
It was sweet, but not a favorite.
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53. Ossan's Love
Japanese Special - 2016, 1 episode
Ah, the start to the most epic Japanese BL series. It's just crazy how they managed to get this all into a movie? It's forgettable compared to Ossan's Love (2018).
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54. My Strawberry Film
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Interesting characters and plot, such a love square!
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55. Sukiyanen Kedo Do Yaro ka
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
The humor reminds me a bit of Ossan!
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56. Boku mo Aitsu mo Shinrodesu
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
Lol?
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57. 8.2 Byo no Hosoku
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
A short soft little story!
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58. 25 Ji, Akasaka de
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
So far interesting.
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59. Kiss x Kiss x Kiss ~ Dekiai Cinderella ~
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Sweet short stories of people who want to kiss each other.
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60. Seven Days: Monday - Thursday
Japanese Movie - 2015
Cute!
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61. Seven Days: Friday - Sunday
Japanese Movie - 2015
Also cute!
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62. After the Restart
Japanese Movie - 2020
It was... okay. But the manga is way better.
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63. Given
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
If you've seen or read Given as a anime/manga, this is just unsatisfying.
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64. Sei no Gekiyaku
Japanese Movie - 2020
Can't lie, it was partly good, but not a movie for everyone.
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65. Kiss×Kiss×Kiss: Melting Night
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Sweet short stories of people who want to kiss each other.
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66. Polyethylene Terephthalate
Japanese Drama - 2023, 3 episodes
Short and a bit sad, but also sort of realistic.
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67. Senpai, Danjite Koide wa!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Made me laugh a few times.
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68. Sing in Love
Japanese Movie - 2022
Actually a cool idea, it's dark and odd.
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69. Does the Flower Bloom?
Japanese Movie - 2018
Not as bad as people make it out to be!
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70. Accomplishment of Fudanshi Bartender
Japanese Drama - 2022, 2 episodes
Not a BL exactly, but every fangirl/boy can relate.
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71. Aki wa Haru to Gohan wo Tabetai
Japanese Movie - 2023
Excessive comedy but quite likable couple.
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72. Minato Shouji Coin Laundry Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
They dragged out this season too much and it was annoying.
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73. Takara-kun to Amagi-kun
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Painful watch! And not in a good way.
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74. Love Stage!!
Japanese Movie - 2020
It just wasn't very likable...
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75. Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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76. Zenra Meshi
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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77. Watashi to Otto to Otto no Kareshi
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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78. Hidamari ga Kikoeru
Japanese Movie - 2017
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79. Happy of the End
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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80. Mitsuya Sensei no Keikakutekina Ezuke.
Japanese Drama - 2024, 7 episodes
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81. Kinou Nani Tabeta? SP
Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
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82. Hidamari ga Kikoeru
Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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83. Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko 3
Japanese Special - 2024, 6 episodes
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84. Ore-sama Yakuza to Hetare Shachiku: Kuni wo Koeta Jingi Naki Dekiai
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
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85. Junjou
Japanese Movie - 2010
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86. What Did You Eat Yesterday?
Japanese Movie - 2021
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87. Itsuka no Kimi e
Japanese Movie - 2007
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88. Ai no Kotodama
Japanese Movie - 2007
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89. Ossan's Love Returns Spin-off Drama: Haruta to Maki no Shinkon Shoya
Japanese Special - 2024, 1 episode
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90. Takara no Vidro Spin Off
Japanese Special - 2024, 1 episode
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91. Old Fashion Cupcake Epilogue: Apple Pie
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
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92. Cosmetic Playlover
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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93. Sugar Dog Life
Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes
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94. Takara no Vidro
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
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95. Same Difference
Japanese Movie - 2014
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96. Smells Like Green Spirit
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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97. Love In the Air: Koi no Yokan
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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98. Ossan's Love: In The Sky Special
Japanese Special - 2019, 2 episodes
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99. Sono Koi, Jihanki de Kaemasu ka?
Japanese Movie - 2023
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100. The Men Who My Father Loved
Japanese Movie - 2018