🍑🍌 BL + gay: all watched 🌈 ⚣
completed + unfinished (where noted); ordered alphabetically. most of these i would not recommend - i've created a separate list for favorites: ❤ BL + gay: my top picks
labels:
BL = gay relationship is a significant part of the story.
QC = queer cinema, more realistic portrayals.
censored BL = either chinese BLs skirting censorship laws, or "bromance" adapted from gay source material.
gay = representation but either no romantic and/or physical relationship between male characters, or an ambiguous relationship, or relationship is clear but the couple does not have much screen time.
notes: labels do not indicate a "happy ending". some characters are not introduced or identified as gay (or bisexual) from the start, so spoilers are possible - proceed at your own risk! for cw warnings on anything you may find disturbing or offensive (depictions of queerphobias, discrimination, shaming, violence, abuse, or other triggering content), please check tags* on the title's page, user reviews, and/or Does the Dog Die (although not all titles are there). [*click "Vote or add tags" to see all - but this will include spoilers.]
also see ~ ❤ GL + lesbian: my top picks | GL + lesbian: all watched | IFF LGBT films | more
pee.ess. i add personal notes to my lists because i use them for my own reference and it's unlikely that anyone else is reading. if you are here and you are not me, then i hope you can overlook this clutter if it's of no use to you. {cym42; nti87; 2g45; 2w10; 3sm33}
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1. 'Cause You're My Boy
Thai Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
BL series.
♦ prequel to Our Skyy ep03 (Tee x Mork).
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2. (Not That) Innocent
Taiwanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
BL short film.
♦ sequel spin-off to Innocent.
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3. 23.5
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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4. 2gether
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
BL series.
♦ prequel to Still 2gether (also on this list).
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6. 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
[Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!]
BL comedy series with magical realism vibes plus a lot of attention to detail. adapted from a BL manga.
♦ prequel to the specials Tsuge & Minato and Valentine's Day / Rokkaku, and the film Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie (all three also on this list).
► crunchyroll (sub) | fansub ◄
{personal notes: ❤ luv! makes me laugh and warms my heart. this sweet series is one of my all-time favs! i enjoyed the manga as well (vol 1-3 so far). ❤}
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7. A Crimson Mark
Korean Movie - 2004
BL/QC very short series.
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8. A Distant Place
Korean Movie - 2020
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9. A First Love Story
Korean Special - 2021, 2 episodes
BL short film.
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10. A Frozen Flower
Korean Movie - 2008
huge CW on this title, definitely check tags cuz it's f'd up. feature film where one ML is gay, the other ML may be bi but could be straight (i can't remember if that's confirmed).
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11. A Shoulder to Cry On
Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes
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12. A Tale of Thousand Stars
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
BL series.
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13. Addicted
Chinese Drama - 2016, 15 episodes
BL series that was cut short (mid-story) due to censorship (and definitely feels unfinished).
/CAUTION/ both the opening and closing credits contain spoilers, although i consider the opening fairly light.
► viki (free w/ads) | youtube (playlist) | wetv/tencent (free) ◄
✦ completed
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14. Aki wa Haru to Gohan wo Tabetai
Japanese Movie - 2023
✦ completed
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15. All the Crows in the World
Hong Kong Movie - 2021
short film with gay character. [14m]
# comedy # youth # drama # friendship # gay (very brief) # nc # sc # sw
► mubi ◄ > youtube (RAW) <
✦ completed
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16. Alt.Gameboys
Filipino Special - 2020, 1 episode
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17. Ameiro Paradox
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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18. Antique Bakery
Korean Movie - 2008
feature film where one of the MLs is gay and is shown with at least one partner (maybe others briefly). huge CW on this title, another to check tags on. (the disturbing parts have nothing to do with the gay factor tho.)
{Kim Jae Wook playing the most beautiful gay man alive, may we rest in peace.}
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19. Are You Human Too?
Korean Drama - 2018, 36 episodes
this series is arguable but as far as i'm concerned it passes as gay. ///?SPOILER?/// it's tagged as bromance, but there is a line of dialogue (plus a hell of a lot of subtext) that i believe confirms that one ML has an unrequited love for the other ML.
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20. Arsenal Military Academy
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
another cross-dressing/hidden identity series with gay something... ///?SPOILER?/// one of the MLs does not know and he falls for this character and comes to terms with his love (so bi or pan).
/CAUTION/ the opening credits are spoiler-free (and the song slaps) but the closing credits (both versions) contain spoilers.
► viki (free w/ads) | iQIYI (5ep free, sub for full) ◄
✦ completed
{additional notes on my china list.}
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21. At the Moment
Taiwanese Movie - 2020
IDK WTF THIS IS – short "sci-fi" film. don't be lured in by # gay and # transgender tags, it's a mess. honestly i don't even want to add it to this list but i guess it belongs here??? idk [25m]
► gagaoolala (free) ◄
✦ completed
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22. Attraction
Chinese Movie - 2016
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23. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
BL series.
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24. Be Loved in House Special
Taiwanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
BL special episode.
♦ sequel to Be Loved in House: I Do.
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25. Be Loved in House: I Do
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
BL series.
♦ prequel to Be Loved in House Special.
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26. Because of You
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
BL series.
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27. Between Us
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
BL series.
♦ sequel to Until We Meet Again (above) | sequel to Between Us Special (above)
> kisskh <
◘ dropped
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28. Between Us Special
Thai Special - 2021, 6 episodes
BL very short series.
♦ sequel to Until We Meet Again (above) | prequel to Between Us (below)
> youtube <
◘ dropped
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29. BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen
Japanese Special - 2023, 3 episodes
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30. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
BL series.
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31. Bokura no Shokutaku
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
[Our Dining Table] # food # life # family # gay romance # adapted from a manga
BL series.
♦ prequel to upcoming spin-off episode!
► gagaoolala (sub) ◄
✦ completed
{personal notes: ❤ instant fav with the coziest, warmest vibes ~ just lovely. another role of Inukai Atsuhiro's that is perfection!!! he surprised me again! Iijima Hiroki was fantastic, too, along with Maeyama Kuuga and Harada Ryuji! i love this cast! ❤}
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32. Bokura no Shokutaku Spin Off - Bokura no Kyujitsu
Japanese Special - 2023, 1 episode
[Our Dining Table ~ Our Holiday]
BL sequel special episode.
# gay romance # life # family # adapted from a manga
♦ sequel special episode to Bokura no Shokutaku [Our Dining Table] (also on this list). [24m]
► gagaoolala (sub) ◄
✦ completed
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33. Cheese in the Trap
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
gay couple shown in maybe two brief scenes.
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34. Cherry Blossoms after Winter
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
BL series.
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35. Cherry Magic
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
☼ currently watching
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36. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 2022
BL sequel feature film.
♦ sequel to the series 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii [Cherry Magic!] and the specials Tsuge & Minato and Valentine's Day / Rokkaku (all three also on this list).
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37. Close-Knit
Japanese Movie - 2017
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38. Coffee Prince
Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
cross-dressing/hidden identity series that actually addresses the gay feels. ///SPOILER/// the ML doesn't know and goes through stages of confusion and denial before realizes he is pan*, comes to terms with this, and shows in words and actions that he wants to pursue a romantic relationship regardless of gender. *i think pan based on his words but could be bi.
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39. Color Rush
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
BL series.
♦ original version of Color Rush (Movie); prequel to Color Rush 2 (not listed here).
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40. Color Rush (Movie)
Korean Movie - 2021
BL film.
♦ compilation of the series Color Rush; prequel to Color Rush 2 (not listed here).
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41. Cornetto Love Expert
Thai Special - 2020, 3 episodes
1 in this group of 3 advertisements is BL.
> youtube <
◘ dropped -watched only the BL ad-
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42. Cutie Pie
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
BL series.
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43. Dark Blue Kiss
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
BL series.
♦ sequel to Kiss; Kiss Me Again; and Our Skyy ep04 (Pete x Kao).
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44. Days
Taiwanese Movie - 2020
i.... guess this is sorta a BL film? gay/QC at least.
# life # drama # gay # silent
♦ written and directed by Tsai Ming Liang
·=═ leaving mubi soon ═=· ► mubi ◄
◘ dropped
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46. Dear Karl
Filipino Special - 2020, 1 episode
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47. Dear Tenant
Taiwanese Movie - 2020
BL/QC feature film (romance is not the main focus but a significant part of the storyline).
/// be careful of spoilers on this one! ///
# mystery # drama # family # gay romance # grief
·=═ leaving gagaoolala soon ═=· ► gagaoolala (sub) | dramacool ◄
• 2021 SIPFF Selection
♫ ost / score: Fran & other artists (album)
✦ completed
{personal notes: ❤ taiwan is destroying me. first eternal summer, then dear ex, and now dear tenant. TT________TT ❤ Bai Run Yin who played the son was one of the MCs in an episode of Twisted Strings!}
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48. Destiny Calls
Thai Special - 2019, 1 episode
BL or gay(?) short film/advertisement.
♦ sequel to My Baby Bright: Best Friends Forever (also on this list).
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49. Eternal Summer
Taiwanese Movie - 2006
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50. Fudanshi Bartender no Tashinami
Japanese Drama - 2022, 2 episodes
[Accomplishment of Fudanshi Bartender]
BL short series.
(273)
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51. Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
[Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!]
BL series about college students.
# comedy # gay romance # life # youth # adapted from a manga
► viki (free w/ads) | gagaoolala (ep01 free, sub for full) ◄
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52. Gameboys
Filipino Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
BL series.
♦ original version of Gameboys: Level-Up Edition (not listed here).
♦ prequel to Alt.Gameboys and Gameboys: Out in the Open (both are also on ths list), along with Gameboys: The Movie and Gameboys 2 (neither listed here).
♦ parent story to GL series Pearl Next Door.
► netflix (Level-Up Edition* w/eng subs) | youtube (RAW*; playlist of original version) ◄
*once the Level-Up Edition was released the youtube videos of this original version were set to private. they've since been made public again but english subtitles were removed.
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53. Gameboys: Out in the Open
Filipino Special - 2021, 1 episode
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54. Given
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
BL series.
► crunchyroll (sub) | dramacool ◄
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55. Guardian
Chinese Drama - 2018, 40 episodes
censored BL fantasy series.
/CAUTION/ i consider the opening credits fairly light on spoilers but there are a bit. (the theme song is a banger and that opening must account for half the budget, lol.) the closing credits are bts and has glimpses of light spoilers.
► dramacool ◄ -region locked on
viki-✦ completed | skimmed a lot
{additional notes on my china list.}
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56. Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
Japanese Drama - 2007, 12 episodes
✦ completed
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57. Hanazakari no Kimitachi e Special
Japanese Special - 2008, 1 episode
✦ completed
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58. Happy Together
Hong Kong Movie - 1997
BL/QC drama feature film about a highly dysfunctional relationship. plenty of unique cinematography, experimental editing, raw/complex emotion, and layers of symbolism to analyze (some of which relate to Hong Kong's political situation at this very specific time in history - right before the handover of Hong Kong).
♦ written and directed by Wong Kar Wai
► max | kanopy (w/library card) ◄
✦ completed
♡
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59. He She It
Thai Drama - 2019, 3 episodes
BL or gay(?) very short supernatural series with gay and bisexual MCs.
{personal notes: og Jeff & Gameplay!!}
► gagaoolala (free) ◄ > youtube? <
◒ on hold
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60. He's Coming to Me
Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
BL series.
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61. His
Japanese Movie - 2020
BL feature film.
# gay romance # life # drama # child custody # family # meet again
♦ sequel to His: I Didn't Think I Would Fall in Love (also on this list), although each can be viewed as stand-alone.
·=═ leaving gagaoolala soon ═=· ► viki (free w/ads) | gagaoolala (sub) ◄
✦ completed
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62. His - Koisuru Tsumori Nante Nakatta
Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes
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63. HIStory: My Hero
Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes
sort of BL short series (body swap).
♦ this story is stand-alone/unrelated to others in the HIStory series.
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64. HIStory: Obsessed
Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes
BL short series.
♦ this story is stand-alone/unrelated to others in the HIStory series.
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65. HIStory: Stay Away from Me
Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes
BL short series.
♦ this story is stand-alone/unrelated to others in the HIStory series.
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66. HIStory2: Crossing the Line
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
BL short series.
♦ this story is stand-alone/unrelated to others in the HIStory series.
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67. HIStory2: Right or Wrong
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
BL short series.
♦ this story is stand-alone/unrelated to others in the HIStory series.
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68. HIStory3: Make Our Days Count
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
BL series with some heavy content.
♦ unrelated to previous HIStory titles but some characters from this series have small roles in H4.
• unverified, but i read that the final scene* of Life: Senjou no Bokura [Life: Love on the Line] (also on this list) is like an alternate ending for this series. (*in the Director's Cut it's not the final scene but it's close to the end.) the actors have a brief cameo in the scene but i'm not sure they call each other by name.
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69. HIStory3: Trapped
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
BL series.
♦ this story is stand-alone/unrelated to others in the HIStory series.
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70. HIStory4: Close to You
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
BL series with some dark content.
♦ semi-sequel – characters from HIStory3: Make Our Days Count have small roles in this but it's not a prerequisite in order to follow this story.
► viki (free w/ads) ◄
✦ completed
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71. HIStory5: Love in the Future
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
BL time travel series with some dark content.
♦ semi-sequel – characters from HIStory4: Close to You have small roles in this but it's not a prerequisite in order to follow this story.
► viki (free w/ads) ◄
✦ completed
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72. Hold Me
Korean Movie - 2021
BL short film.
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73. Hwarang
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
series with queerbaiting? there's a character that seems to be explicitly gay but i don't believe it is ever confirmed.
*order correction start here* to 110
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74. I Told Sunset about You
Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
BL/QC series.
♦ prequel to Last Twilight in Phuket (also on this list) and I Promised You the Moon (not listed here).
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75. In a Relationship
Thai Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
BL short series.
> youtube <
◘ dropped
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76. Ingredients
Thai Special - 2020, 21 episodes
BL short series.
♦ sequel (sort of) to Ingredients Special; prequel to Ingredients Special: "Before" (both are also on this list).
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77. Ingredients Special
Thai Special - 2020, 1 episode
BL special episode.
♦ prequel (sort of) to Ingredients – this special episode aired before the series but chronologically lands somewhere later in the series. it's sort of a flash forward teaser that doesn't give any spoilers; also prequel to Ingredients Special: "Before" (both are also on this list).
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78. Ingredients Special Episode "Before"
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
BL special episode.
♦ sequel to Ingredients Special and Ingredients – chronologically unclear, seems to be late in series but before final episode.
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79. Innocent
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 4 episodes
BL short series.
♦ "sequel" to teaser/pilot Innocent Special (also on this list). if planning to watch you can skip the special and just watch this.
♦ prequel to spin-off short film (Not That) Innocent (also on this list).
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80. Innocent Special
Taiwanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
BL short film.
♦ "prequel" teaser/pilot to Innocent. if planning to watch Innocent you can skip this.
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81. Jack o' Frost
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
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82. Joshi-teki Seikatsu
Japanese Drama - 2018, 4 episodes
not BL!!! the absolute #1 title that does *NOT* belong here - there is no scene in which any man is confirmed as gay or bi....... but okay, hear me out: ///SPOILER/// if you've seen this, doesn't Goto seem like he may be bi (or pan)? i'm basing this on the flashback scene and how he looks at Miki (pre-transition) in high school, and then his appearance on her doorstep even though they never had any kind of relationship (i'm not even sure they were really acquainted). but i don't think he's gay because later he attends the (m/f) group dates and as the series continues it seems like he is growing (or still) interested in Miki (post-transition). this can't be just me?? maybe it is just my head canon, but please just let me have this one. {sorry, fellow queerdos.}
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84. KA Lip Care
Thai Special - 2017, 1 episode
BL advertisement (or baiting).
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85. KA Sunscreen
Thai Special - 2018, 1 episode
BL advertisement (or baiting).
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86. Kabe Sa Doujin Sakka no Neko Yashiki-kun wa Shouninyokkyuu wo Kojiraseteiru
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
[Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to be Recognized]
BL series about a manga-ka and a friend from his youth who became an idol.
► viki (free w/ads) ◄
✦ completed
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87. Kei×Yaku: Abunai Aibou
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
[Kei x Yaku: Dangerous Partners | Kei x Yaku: Dangerous Buddy]
censored BL + BL? one ML in this series is bisexual, and a gay relationship is shown a bit here and there. unfortunately the relationship between the MCs is censored (but there's plenty of juice). adapted from a BL manga.
► dramacool ◄
✦ completed
{personal notes: ♡ baby it's a BOP! peak Inukai Atsuhiro. it was set up perfectly for a S2 - i reeaaally hope that happens!!! ♡}
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88. Kieta Hatsukoi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
[My Love Mix-Up!]
BL series.
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89. Kimi ni wa Todokanai.
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
BL series.
✦ completed
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90. Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai
Japanese Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
BL short series. adapted from a manga.
♦ spinoff from the film BL Metamorphosis – each can be viewed as stand-alone. this story is based on the manga being read in that film.
► dramacool ◄
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91. Kimi to Nara Koi wo Shite Mite mo
Japanese Drama - 2023, 5 episodes
BL series.
✦ completed
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92. KinnPorsche
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
BL series.
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93. KinnPorsche Side Story
Thai Special - 2022, 1 episode
BL side story short episode mid-season.
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94. Kinou Nani Tabeta?
Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
[What Did You Eat Yesterday?]
BL series.
# food # comedy # gay romance # life # cooking # adapted from a manga
♦ first in the franchise. sequels are: Kinou Nani Tabeta? SP (special) ; What Did You Eat Yesterday? (movie); and the upcoming Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2 (series).
► dramacool | fansub ◄
✦ completed
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95. Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
[What Did You Eat Yesterday? S2]
BL series.
♦ fourth in a series of four titles (others are also on this list).
☼ currently watching | airing
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96. Kinou Nani Tabeta? SP
Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
[What Did You Eat Yesterday? Special]
BL special.
♦ second in a series of four titles (others are also on this list).
✦ completed
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97. Kiss
Thai Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
series with a BL couple whose relationship is not shown much but it gives context for other titles in the series.
♦ chronological sequel to Kiss Me Again (although Kiss aired first); prequel to Our Skyy ep04 (Pete x Kao); and Dark Blue Kiss (all related titles are also on this list).
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98. Kiss Me Again
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
series with BL couple (there are quite a few couples in this series tho). for the BL cut of this, check Kiss Me Again: Pete-Kao (also on this list).
♦ chronological prequel to Kiss (although Kiss aired first); prequel to Our Skyy ep04 (Pete x Kao); and Dark Blue Kiss (all related titles are also on this list).
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99. Kiss Me Again: Pete-Kao
Thai Special - 2018, 3 episodes
from series with BL secondary couple.
♦ BL cut of Kiss Me Again.
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100. Kissable Lips
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
BL series.