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Mar 16, 2024 · Read the latest reviews for 2024 BL series, movies and anime. BL Watcher has the best lists of new, completed & upcoming dramas in the Boys Love genre.
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After School
After Schoolis a Taiwanese coming-of-age movie about a cram school. The story has a significant LGBTQ+ focus. The main character and his best friend are teenage troublemakers. They play classroom pranks instead of taking their studies seriously. A new instructor arrives, bringing progressive views and empathetic leadership. The protagonist becomes more open-minded under his mentor's positive influence. With many LGBTQ+ characters and themes, After School seems like a well-meaning movie. This...
After Sundown
After Sundownis a Thai supernatural horror BL movie in a historical setting. The main character grew up in the countryside. One day, a wealthy family acquaintance offers him a place to stay in the city. After moving into his new home, the protagonist experiences scary visions and strange nightmares. He meets his benefactor's grandson, who has been cursed with misfortune. The only way to lift the curse is if they agree to be soulmates. I appreciate the creativity in After Sundown, combining a...
Childhood
Childhoodis a Thai BL short movie about a teenage crush. The main character is a high school student who enjoys spending time with his best friend. They used to do everything together, from frolicking in the waterfall to relaxing on the balcony. Despite their blissful adolescence, this relationship changes once his buddy finds a girlfriend. The protagonist struggles with his feelings as he observes the couple from afar. Filmed with almost no dialogue, Childhood uses visual cues to convey its...
BL Metamorphosis
BL Metamorphosisis a Japanese movie about the sweet, cozy friendship between an elderly woman and a teenage girl. The main character is a bookstore clerk who befriends a senior customer after discovering their mutual love for BL manga. Despite their age gap, they meet regularly to discuss these love stories. The older protagonist helps her younger companion to overcome self-doubt and embrace this hobby wholeheartedly. Adapted from an acclaimed manga, BL Metamorphosis is a warm and gentle movi...
Cherry Magic! The Movie
Cherry Magic! The Movieis the film sequel to the Japanese BL series Cherry Magic. This movie continues after the events of the original story. The protagonist is happily in love, although he can still read his boyfriend's mind when they touch. Despite their blissful relationship, a sudden job relocation means he must move away for a long time. Furthermore, coming out to their families weighs heavily on their minds. The Cherry Magic movie isn't as enjoyable as its predecessor. The sequel lacks...
Egoist
Egoistis a Japanese BL movie about a couple who recently met and started dating. However, they face financial troubles. While the main character can afford luxury brands, his partner struggles to make a decent income to support his mother. Despite the expensive gifts, their relationship becomes strained. As the protagonist examines the situation, he discovers a shocking secret about his boyfriend. Many BL fans will enjoy the first half of Egoist, which portrays a captivating romance. From ste...
Beef, Cupcakes & Him
Beef, Cupcakes and Himis a Vietnamese BL movie about a chef and his childhood acquaintance. The main character was employed at a restaurant until he suddenly lost his job. Subsequently, he teams up with his sister to start an online culinary business from home. The protagonist hires his hometown friend to help with the startup. As they work together, the two leads form a cozy relationship. The Beef, Cupcakes and Him movie is a cute love story with a straightforward plot. Don't expect too much...
Komorebi
Komorebiis a Taiwanese BL movie about a gay son on the verge of coming out to his mother. The main character has gotten married to his childhood sweetheart recently. While his sisters know about them, the mom remains unaware of her son's relationship. At family dinner, the conversation turns to the subject of his mysterious love life, pushing him closer towards honesty. There is a warm, gentle coming-out story in Komorebi. This short film features relatable characters, realistic reactions, an...
Let Me Hear It Barefoot
Let Me Hear It Barefootis a Japanese movie about two friends who go on imaginary adventures. After the main character's grandmother is hospitalized, she wants him to travel the world on her behalf. He doesn't have the money to achieve her dreams. The protagonist and his friend pretend to visit various places, using their creativity to make these experiences seem realistic. As they grow closer, their relationship fills with seduction. From the thoughtful themes to the coded metaphors, Let Me H...
A Distant Place
A Distant Placeis a Korean movie about a gay farmer and his quiet life in the countryside. He raises a young child with the small rural community supporting them. His lover from the city moves in and settles down, forming a cozy family unit. However, their idyllic lifestyle is disrupted by an unwelcomed arrival. In recent years, there has been an influx of sad gay movies that take place in the countryside. A Distant Place is a worthy addition to the list, impressing me with its melancholic st...
Beneath the Shadow
Beneath the Shadowis a Japanese movie that explores the depth of loneliness. The main character is a single gay man leading a monotonous life, until he befriends a rebellious coworker who adds excitement to his usual routine. However, his new friend proves to be an enigma, hiding his true intentions beneath an ambiguous façade. At over two hours long, I suspect many people will find Beneath the Shadow to be too long, too slow, and too boring, especially with such a disappointing romance. Neve...
Dangerous Drugs of Sex
Dangerous Drugs of Sexis a Japanese horror movie adapted from a BL manga. In this explicit 18+ film, the main character is abducted, tortured, and sexually assaulted by his demented captor. You wouldn’t expect any romance to take place amid the disturbing events, but there’s a bizarre relationship squeezed into the film somehow. With some gruesome and graphic scenes, Dangerous Drugs of Sex is not meant for the faint of hearts. The storyline is definitely shocking, controversial, and provocati...
As If You Whisper
As If You Whisperis a Korean BL movie about an aspiring singer at the start of his career. Just when he struggles to gain traction in the music industry, the main character meets his biggest fan. The two men develop a close bond that gradually grows into a secret relationship. With a mix of soft music and gentle romance, As If You Whisper shines brightly during several moments. However, the story suffers from some clumsiness that holds back its potential. It could have benefited from a smooth...
Athlete
Athleteis a Japanese BL movie about a former pro swimmer, who takes on a young male lover after his divorce. Although there are lots of passion in the relationship, they come to discover their lifestyles are incompatible with each other. The two of them have different expectations when it comes to stability, commitment, and spending the future together. Even though Athlete starts out intriguingly, the movie loses direction and feels aimless after a while. The messaging seems muddled amid the...
Delivery Boy
Delivery Boyis an English-speaking gay movie made in Hong Kong. This short film is about a delivery worker with a secret crush on his regular customer. One day, an unexpected opportunity allows the characters to interact for the first time. They form an easygoing rapport that develops into something more. I enjoy the novelty of an English-language gay movie in Hong Kong. Otherwise, Delivery Boy is a pretty ordinary short film with a basic plot. It tells a cute and compact love story in fiftee...
Dear Ex
In the Taiwanese movie Dear Ex, the gay main character is in mourning after his lover passed away. He spends time with his partner's vengeful ex-wife and rebellious teenage son, forming complicated relationships with them. The three of them must navigate their trauma while dealing with resentment, rage, and confusion. Despite the heavy subject matter, Dear Ex is not a typical tearjerker movie about grief and loss. It successfully balances the melancholy with a quirky and offbeat tone, almost...
My Pistachio
My Pistachiois a short Korean BL movie about an aspiring actor and a student director. The main character recently joined his school's drama club, but he clashes with one of its key members. As they work together in an upcoming play, these two theatre enthusiasts discover a growing rapport. I was underwhelmed by My Pistachio, finding this BL film too average and low-key. The story's simplicity isn't a problem, but I couldn't connect with the flat characters or their dry relationship dynamic....
Some More
Some Moreis a Korean BL movie about a gentle countryside romance. A traveller from the city accidentally ends up on a farm, where he befriends a soft-spoken resident. This friendly farmer shows his new acquaintance the wonders of the outdoors. The two men navigate their developing feelings over the next few days. I really enjoy the warm, sunny, and relaxing vibe in Some More. The serene surroundings provide the idyllic setting for this sexy love story to thrive. The couple has excellent chemi...
Malila: The Farewell Flower
Malila: The Farewell Floweris a Thai movie about two former lovers who reunite in a rural village. Both men have experienced devastating tragedies that changed their lives dramatically. After meeting again, the grieving characters spend intimate time together and navigate their rekindled feelings. Beautifully filmed and powerfully acted, Malila: The Farewell Flower is thought-provoking. The poignant narrative explores philosophical themes like death, loss, and enlightenment. Unfortunately, I...
Secret Spectacles
Secret Spectaclesis a short Korean gay movie about a pair of magical glasses. The main character's new specs gives him the extraordinary vision to see through clothes. He uses this voyeuristic ability on his university crush, hoping to catch a glimpse of him undressed. What happens next does not go as planned. With a naughty premise, Secret Spectacles plays out like an erotic fantasy than a BL romance. The movie suffers from a small and limited plot, which doesn't expand beyond the basic conc...
Spring Like a Lover
Spring Like a Loveris a Japanese movie about three gay men and their intertwining love lives. The main characters are going through a rough patch in their relationship. After an argument, one of the leads revisits his ex-boyfriend, who is now married to a woman. When old feelings rekindle between the pair, this complicated love triangle leads to tears, confrontations, and violence. Enjoyable for the wrong reasons, Spring Like a Lover will appeal to those who secretly appreciate messy BL movie...
Antique
Antiqueis the Korean movie adaptation of the Antique Bakery manga. The film focuses on a pastry shop owner and an openly gay patisserie, who share a tricky relationship dynamic. Joined by other quirky employees, they work together in a cheery, cozy, and chaotic environment. Although Antique looks stylish and vibrant, it misses the mark with muddled storytelling. The narrative is an incoherent mess and all the characters come across as shallow caricatures. Plus, the homophobia is outrageously...
I Go To School Not By Bus
I Go To School Not By Busis a Hong Kong BL movie about a high school romance. An artistic student and his athletic classmate begin a sweet friendship that develops into a romantic attraction. However, they are constantly challenged by nosy classmates and homophobic teachers, making them self-conscious about their close bond. Despite the silly name, I Go To School Not By Bus features a sincere and heartfelt connection between two gay youths. This short film uses its thirty minutes effectively,...
Just Friends
Made in 2009, Just Friends?is a Korean short movie about a young gay couple. The main character visits his boyfriend, who currently serves in the military. Despite their loving relationship, the two men are discreet about this secret romance. They must hide their covert flirting and intimate exchanges in the presence of family. Just Friends is a fun, delightful, and campy gay movie. The bold coming-out story highlights an adorable romance, supported by astute social commentary that is still r...
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- Great Men Academy (2019) Our paramount selection in this compilation of the best BL dramas gracing Netflix is none other than the entrancing opus, “Great Men Academy.”
- Your Name Engraved Herein (2020) “Your Name Engraved Herein” delicately unfolds as a poignant Taiwanese romantic drama, its narrative threads woven against the backdrop of 1987, a pivotal juncture when the long shadow of martial law was at last receding.
- Diary of Tootsies (2016) One of the best BL dramas on Netflix, Diary of Tootsies follows the heartwrenching yet heartwarming story of three gay individuals who experience heartbreak on the same day.
- Hello, Stranger (2020) Picture this: two dudes, total strangers, meet in the vast abyss of the internet. They’re not exactly BFF material at first glance, more like instant eye-roll buddies.
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In this list, I have gathered some of the best Boys' Love series of all time from numerous different genre and regions. Remember, this list only take an account of a "series", not a "movie". As per usual, this list is aimed to be as **objective** as possible, but subjectivity and personal bias will always externally affect the order of the list.
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