japanese bls

Yuuki Kaneda (Toshiki Seto), a talented yet unsociable designer, has just found a new job at a computer graphics production company, training under Jun Yanase (Shuichiro Naito), a highly experienced and brilliant senior designer. Yuuki maintains his cold, standoffish demeanor around Jun, his office “senpai,” stunning Jun, who isn’t used to receiving this type of treatment. Secretly, however, Yuuki has a huge crush on Jun, but he plans to keep the secret to his grave… until he gets drunk at an office party, tells Jun the truth about his feelings, leading to the two sharing an unexpected kiss! Will this moment of sincerity bring them closer together, or will Yuuki back even further away? This 2022 Japanese BL drama, based on the hit manga of the same name by Shinta Harekawa, was directed by Tomohiro Takahashi and Akihiro Watanabe.

Senpai, This Can't be Love!

Teach me, Senpai !

Once high school sweethearts, Kazunari Hira (Riku Hagiwara) and Sou Kiyoi (Yusei Yagi) now live in bliss as adults. As they live together, they are able to support each other through life’s ups and downs, but not everything is perfect. As graduation approaches, Hira's lack of job experience leaves him feeling lost, while Kiyoi’s acting career is soaring. Will their love withstand the pressures of adulthood, or will cracks appear in their once-perfect relationship? Released in 2023, this is the second season of My Beautiful Man, also directed by Mai Sakai.

My Beautiful Man Season 2

🥂The Ginger Ale 🥂 Team

Principled gossip magazine reporter Satoshi Onoe (Keito Kimura) clashes with his polar opposite – the slobby photographer Motoharu Kaburagi (Yamanaka Jyutaro) – when they are forced to work on celebrity stakeouts together. As they strive to catch exclusive scoops, their rivalry gradually gives way to unexpected romantic feelings. Will their tension escalate, or is an unlikely workplace love story on the horizon? This 2022 Japanese drama was based on a hit manga series by Isaku Natsume and was directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya.

Candy Color Paradox

🍬Candy Crush🍬

Salesman Fumiya Ikegami (Kosuke Suzuki) meets illustrator Ritsu Okusawa (Kyoya Honda) in a coffee shop, sparking romance between them. After a heated argument, Ritsu is injured in an accident that results in memory loss. He can't remember meeting Fumiya or ending their relationship. Seeing this as a second chance, Fumiya decides to win Ritsu’s heart all over again. Will rekindling their love be more challenging the second time around? This 2023 Japanese BL drama series was directed by Yuka Yasukawa and Natsuki Takahashi.

Jack o' Frost

Wintry Lovers team

Kota Fukuhara (Sota Ryosuke) is a bumbling college student plagued by constant bad luck, making it difficult for him to make friends. In contrast, fellow student Naoya Shinomiya (Yusuke Sato) seems to have it all -- good fortune and immense popularity. When Naoya saves Kota from an accident, Kota tries to befriend him. However, Naoya mistakenly believes Kota wants a romantic relationship and surprisingly agrees! This misunderstanding sets off a series of comedic and heartfelt events as Kota and Naoya navigate their new relationship. Will this awkward situation lead them to true love? And can Naoya help break Kota’s unlucky curse? This 2022 Japanese drama series was based on a manga series by Tsuyu Gamoko and was directed by Yoshino Mamoru.

Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!

💋 Kiss me Luck team 🍀

Rakuten TV

Highschooler Ito (Shirasu Jin), a serious 17-year-old, feels unfulfilled and often challenges himself by walking along a road's white line. During one of these moments, he encounters Nishi (Raiku), a friendly and naïve fellow student. Instantly drawn to Nishi's uncomplicated nature, Ito finds himself falling in love. Their relationship blossoms as they meet while returning home from school, and a passionate kiss reveals their mutual feelings. The drama follows their journey from late childhood into adulthood, exploring the challenges that test their young love. Based on a hit 2017 manga, "Life~ Love on the Line" is a 2020 Japanese drama series directed by Ninomiya Takashi.

Life~Love on the Line

💞 Strings of Fate 💞 Team

Fuji TV

Nozue (Kouhei Takeda), a 39-year-old office worker, believes his career and life are bleak and stagnant. While his 29-year-old subordinate, Togawa (Tatsunari Kimura) is cold and distant at first, he secretly harbors respect and romantic feelings for Nozue. When fate brings them together at a trendy pancake shop, their relationship slowly begins to shift. As they spend more time together, Nozue finds himself drawn to Togawa’s unexpected kindness and charm, and the spark of something more starts to ignite between them. Could this newfound connection be the start of true love? This 2022 Japanese BL drama, based on the manga of the same name by Sagan Sagan, was directed by Ayaka Kato.

Old Fashion Cupcake

🧁 A Cupcake for Two 👨‍❤️‍👨

The popular and outgoing Shun Takara (Arata Sato) is paired with his shy and quiet classmate Taichi Amagi (Nao Oriyama) on the school’s environmental committee. While tending the school lawn, Taichi surprises Shun by confessing his love. Realizing their feelings are mutual, they start dating but decide to keep their relationship secret. Will their many differences strain their relationship, or can love help them overcome the obstacles? This 2022 Japanese drama series was based on a hit manga series by Hanage no Mai and was directed by Mamoru Yoshino.

Takara-kun & Amagi-kun

🌞 Sun&Moon 🌜

Friendless loner Kazunari Hira (Riku Hagiwara) is having a miserable time at high school. Things get even worse for him as the new semester starts, and he finds himself in a deeply uncomfortable situation. He is unexpectedly rescued by the wildly popular Sou Kiyoi (Yusei Yagi). Hira can’t help falling for the dashing Kiyoi, but thinks he has no chance of winning his classmate’s heart. However, it turns out Kiyoi has a secret dream – one that could possibly bring them together. Will this connection drive them apart? Or could it lead them to an unlikely love? This 2021 Japanese BL series was was directed by Mai Sakai and based on a novel by Yuu Nagira.

My Beautiful Man

When news breaks that a massive meteorite is on a collision course with Earth, the entire planet plunges into chaos. With only 10 days until humanity's extinction, Masumi Nishina (Toshiki Seto) quits his dead-end office job, choosing to spend his final days immersed in books at his alma mater’s campus library. To his surprise, his ex, Ritsu Kusakabe (Nakata Keisuke), has also returned to their college. Their reunion is tense, as they parted on bad terms, but as the end of the world looms, they begin to reconsider their past and whether it's the perfect time to reignite their long-dormant passion. Based on the hit manga series of the same name, this 2023 Japanese series was directed by Koichiro Miki.

The End Of The World With You

 Till a (big) bang do us part

ABC TV

Mamoru Nekoyashiki (Matsuoka Koudai), a reclusive doujinshi artist, dreams of selling his BL-themed manga in a prestigious bookstore section. His life takes an unexpected turn when he reunites with Kazama Issei (Masaki Nakao), his childhood crush and now a pop star in the group Shiny Smile. Their reconnection raises questions about whether their reunion will help Mamoru achieve his artistic goals or lead them down a romantic path. As Mamoru navigates his professional aspirations and personal feelings, the potential for both professional recognition and unexpected love hangs in the balance. "Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to Be Recognized" is a 2022 Japanese drama series directed by Tatsunori Sato, Miyako Yasoshima, and Kentaro Harada.

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