Masc woman as main in a GL
Am deeply sad about how few of these there are, how old they are, and how low budget, obscure and short they are. The new GL wave (that started in Thailand, after the success of GAP) has not hit masc sapphics yet. Was hoping 'Be My Angel' could be a breakthrough.
In order to qualify, at least one of the main characters has to be masculine in dress and/or mannerisms. Notes on how present the masc energy is. Ordered by how much I liked the show in general.
You'll notice a wave of 2015/2016 Chinese butchfem GLs that then abruptly ends. For example, the sequel 'Girls Love 3' never appeared. It ended because that's when the CCP banned gay media, during the viral success of the BL 'Addicted'.
Oh also, not an MDL country, but Gentleman Jack is also a show that exists.
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![Yes or No]()
1. Yes or No
Thai Movie - 2010
9/10 masc energy
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![Our Relationship Ended before It Began]()
2. Our Relationship Ended before It Began
Korean Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
9/10 masc energy
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3. Billie and Emma
Filipino Movie - 2018
9/10 masc energy
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4. Yes or No 2
Thai Movie - 2012
9/10 masc energy
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5. The Substitute
Taiwanese Movie - 2017
8/10 masc energy and you get two for the price of one
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6. Reverse 4 You
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
7/10 masc energy
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7. Encore Martha
Taiwanese Movie - 2021
10/10 masc energy
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8. Flat Girls
Thai Movie - 2025
6/10 masc energy
This is very much not a GL in the rom com sense of the word. There is a sapphic element, but this is heavy and it does not have a happy ending.
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9. Whisper of Summer
Chinese Movie - 2016
8/10 masc energy
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10. Pearl Next Door
Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
7/10 masc energy
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11. Handsome Stewardess
Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
9/10 masc energy but you get transphobia towards trans women so you win some you lose some.
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12. Dear Uranus
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 3 episodes
8/10 masc energy
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13. Out of Breath
Korean Drama - 2019, 3 episodes
7/10 masc energy
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14. Second Take
Taiwanese Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
9/10 masc energy
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![Be My Angel]()
15. Be My Angel
Thai Drama - 2026, 8 episodes
8/10 masc energy
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![My Hot Butch Roommate]()
16. My Hot Butch Roommate
Chinese Drama - 2024, 3 episodes
8/10 masc energy
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17. The Earth
Thai Drama - 2026, 8 episodes
5/10 masc energy, I see somewhat of an attempt being made for sure.
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18. The Water
Thai Drama - 2026, 8 episodes
5/10 masc energy
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19. Top Girls
Chinese Movie - 2016
10/10 masc energy
no subtitles
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20. Touch
Chinese Movie - 2016
10/10 masc energy
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![Yes or No 2.5]()
21. Yes or No 2.5
Thai Movie - 2015
9/10 masc energy
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![Girls Love 1]()
22. Girls Love 1
Chinese Movie - 2016
10/10 masc energy
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23. Girls Love 2
Chinese Movie - 2016
10/10 masc energy
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24. B-Friend
Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
9/10 masc energy
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![She: Their Love Story]()
25. She: Their Love Story
Thai Movie - 2012
9/10 masc energy
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![My Ex's Wedding]()
26. My Ex's Wedding
Thai Movie - 2024
still no way to watch this internationally
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27. Rak Overdose
Thai Drama - 2025, 6 episodes
no subtitles
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28. Roommate
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
9/10 masc energy
terrible subtitle quality, unwatchable for me
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29. Butch Up!
Korean Movie - 2022
don't know if this can actually still be watched anywhere
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30. The Air
Thai Drama - 2026, 8 episodes
