r/boyslove • • 19d ago

Recommendation What are you reading/watching? Recs, Reviews, and Chit Chat - October 2026

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Welcome to the r/boyslove general discussion thread! Feel free to introduce yourself, ask for recommendations, share what you are loving/dropping, and just chat! Please remember to hide any spoilers if need be.

BL Resources

Curated Recommendation Lists

If you have a curated recommendation list you'd like to share to get people started, let the mods know! To anyone using these lists, keep in mind that they are curated to the creator's personal tastes and the lists may not explain why a given BL has been included, which titles are 18+, etc.

BL Manga: A past mod's masterlist; actual recs have flame emojis (Format: Google Doc).

BL Manga: u/ireadlotsoffanfic's list of often recommended manga/manhwa/manhua. This post further explains what each column means (Format: Spreadsheet).

BL Drama: A rec guide for beginners, compiled by some r/boyslove users. (Format: PDF)

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A huge thank you to users who have consistently given helpful recommendations in this thread! We add a heart into your user flair as a small thank you, though there is no obligation to keep this flair. ♡


r/boyslove • • Oct 19 '25

MOD Seeking New Subreddit Banner

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Update: We received 3 super nice banners, so we'll be rotating through them in the order they were submitted!! Thank you Waffles4prez, Midnight_BL, and ShangQue!

Hey, we've seen discontent towards the subreddit banner and we're also kinda tired of it after a year. Would anyone be interested in making a new one? Anything goes as long as it's relevant, SFW, and not just a banner for 1 BL. Depending on interest we can rotate banners every couple months or do a vote to select one.


r/boyslove • • 4h ago

Fanwork i was brightening-up the "Mr. Fanboy" nc scene and the "I'm close!" part caught my eye, because we NEVER hear that. 🙊🥵️😩

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r/boyslove • • 6h ago

Thai BL JamFilm's Character Poster for "Our Love Stories (Anantasaya)"

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79 Upvotes

Gawd it's really been more than 3 years since I've seen anything official on screen from JamFilm and they're truly truly truly back. GAWD I AM SO HYPED UPPPPPPPP

"Our Love Stories (Anantasaya)", coming soon on One31/OneD!!!

Poster source: Our Love Stories' Twitter/X


r/boyslove • • 5h ago

Japanese BL Kaiki CLOCKING Ryoto on the latest Popular Serizawa IG live 🤣😭

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Like I'm sorry Ryochan but DID KAIKI EVEN STUTTER????? Also Kaiki looks so fckin gorgeous with his brown hair, HE BETTER BE BOOKED AND BUSY AFTER THE SERIES!!! Also manifesting S2 for the whole cast as well 🙏🏼🤞🏼✨

✨ subs by hajin_shinxx ✨


r/boyslove • • 12h ago

Chinese BL [Official Trailer] "Tamed" Premieres October 25 on GagaOOLala

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The creation of rules is not about one-sided taming, but about mutual surrender. Reason meets romance, noise meets tranquility.

Lawyer × Painter | Band Singer × Psychotherapist

《驯养守则》 premieres globally on October 25th at 8 PM.

Starring:

@tamed_xysy_official


r/boyslove • • 10h ago

Korean BL [Reaction] *Boy with Caution* Episodes 5+6 | They are sitting so closeeeeee

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Here is the link for video here

MDL


r/boyslove • • 5h ago

Thai BL Sunset X Vibes is a pot of water that never boils Spoiler

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Salin and Sun start off texting anonymously, and their love grows fast after they meet in person. I like how mature and thoughtful they are. They don’t start a fight when their relationship gets out. They realize it was an accident and take time to deal with it separately. I also like that Sun actually respects Salin’s independence. Sun never just opens the backdoors for Salin as a typical CEO boyfriend would. Even during the plagiarism crisis, Sun still believes in and encourages Salin to work and show his talent.

Sun and Salin can barely keep their hands off each other. It was adorable at first, like that one dancing-and-NC montage at Sun’s house. But the show slowly turns into Sun-and-Salin-boink-in-various-locations-the-show. They do a little random thing, then take off their clothes and get down to business. What they do in between barely matters, since it feels like an excuse for a new NC scene. It’s a shame the story ends up like that.

Speaking of things that don’t matter. Salin’s recurring nightmare plot didn’t really go anywhere or add drama. Salin kept seeing this random mystery woman and eventually learned a piece of history that somehow related to him. But none of that has anything to do with Salin’s relationship with Sun or his daily life. In the end, Salin magically knew exactly what to do to seal/release the mystery spirits in his dream. It could’ve all been edited out, and I wouldn’t even notice.

On the other hand, Yotha and Sam. I think Yotha is super adorable, and he makes me smile every time he shows up on screen. I like how Yotha and Sam talk through their sulking era and get their relationship back on track, and the little kiss afterward is so cute. That night in the office, with Yotha looking like a snack and Sam running his finger and lips all over Yotha’s face, is hawt. I’m amazed by Sam’s divine body. That make-out scene is well f-ing done.

Another thing I want to talk about is how long and slow the show is. It’s not a slow burn but a pot of water that never boils. The drama stretches so thin that it becomes insignificant. The ending is painfully boring and drags. It keeps going even though there’s barely anything left to show.

Overall, Sunset X Vibes is a 6/10 imo. Nothing bad, but nothing really stands out either. I like the relationships, but I also wanted a meaningful story to back them up.


r/boyslove • • 18h ago

Japanese BL [Popular Serizawa Acts Weird Around Me] Visual book confirmed 😍

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"Popular Serizawa Acts Weird Around Me" will be releasing a visual book! Information on the date of release will be announced soon.

Follow the official X account for most recent info!


r/boyslove • • 3h ago

Discussion I can't stop picturing it in my head !!

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For context :

I am recently re-reading the manhua Here U are and I think that Liu Jingyu the actor playing Xu Changyang in A winter sun wakes the wind in spring hills dream would be a very good choice for Li Huan if there is ever a live adaptation. They share the same lean and muscular physique . Though Li Huan is 196 cm and Jingyu is 187 cm that would still work quite well to me . I can picture him pulling the reserve demeanor of Li Huan . I didn't have a full body pic to show my point but I think from the pics here we can imagine.


r/boyslove • • 12h ago

Korean BL To My Star 2

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Just hopping on here because I have to take a quick breather after episode 6. I haven't finished it yet so don't spoil the ending but wow how heartbreaking and refreshing is this? I have watched about 120 BL series now and this is the first time a sequel has felt like this. As hard as it is to watch I am actually enjoying a break from the pattern. Idk if it feels too real to things I have experienced previously or what - but just needed to express it somewhere! Ok, now on to episode 7! deep breath


r/boyslove • • 17h ago

Japanese BL why aren't ppl obessed with "Countdown to Yes", J-BL?!

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Let me start by saying...I've been best friends with my partner for 20+ years. We decided to finally date 9!years later, and we've now been together almost 16 years... so the premise of this series hits the heart strings 😭 I actually discovered the show on another sub where the poster was asking for recs on friends 2 lovers content...and this was a rec..I saw if on Googoolala and started it today.... oh my gosh it's so incredibly sweet, and heart churning!.I love the gazes of the leads...the editing... the script that makes you feel for them. So good.

Anyone else a fan?!


r/boyslove • • 21h ago

On-Air [Japan 🇯🇵] Popular Serizawa Acts Weird Around Me 🏫🩵 Episode 11 FINAL Spoiler

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About

  • When: Tuesday, 8:29 am TST (UTC+8)
  • Where: GagaOOLala | Viki
  • Duration: ~24 mins

Synopsis

Suzuki, a lonely fudanshi, has been secretly writing a BL novel" based on Serizawa, who is part of the popular group, only to have Serizawa read it. He panics, expecting to be made fun of, but to his surprise, Serizawa showers him with praise...? Since then, Serizawa has been constantly bothering him and inviting him to hang out. Before he can even think, "Why me!?", the distance between them is rapidly closing. Before he knows it, he's caught up in Serizawa's pace... and they're getting super close!? The show is a straightforward, sweet, and intensely lovey-dovey in this nonstop coming-of-age boys' love comedy.

Cast

  • Kohsaku Koizumi (GNJB) as Hajime Suzuki
  • Ryoto Shisaka as Haruto Serizawa
  • Kaiki Kimura as Tomoaki Takeuchi
  • Shotaro Tanaka (DXTEEN) as Yuma Saeki
  • Yuki Hayama as Shun Iwasaki
  • Kento Yoneo (RYUGUJO) as Shota Matsuna
  • Rina Miura as Reon Miyamoto
  • Kokomi Miura as Moeka Takahashi
  • Marupi as Koharu Sakuraba
  • Kaito Maki as Yusei Sato
  • Hikari Yasukiyo as Riku Nakamura
  • Jo Hirakawa as Ken Usami

Music

  • OP: Ai Ai Ai Nante (What Love Love Love) by RYUGUJO 
  • ED: IDOL by DXTEEN

Past On-Airs: Ep 1 | Ep 2 | Ep 3 | Ep 4 | Ep 5 | Ep 6 | Ep 7 | Ep 8 | Ep 9 | Ep 10


r/boyslove • • 23h ago

On-Air [🇯🇵 JAPAN] You Should Be the One to Come Kiss Me 💼😘 Episode 1 (PREMIERE) Spoiler

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A fresh, brand new J-BL has finally arrived and I decided to pick this one up because it looks like a fun series, despite the trope being a classic! Both of the main leads have been into supporting roles in recent BLs, although this will be Jin Suzuki’s latest BL role after Kieta Hatsukoi that came out more than 5 years ago already. I’m just hoping tho that it will be worth our Monday nights/Tuesday mornings, but for sure it’ll be good too! And also, a big shoutout once to u/nana-shi-74 for providing some extra information about the show which will be included on the weekly On-Airs, it really means a lot to us. So, let’s get the new office romance rolling, shall we?

✨ Airs every Tuesday at 9 AM (GMT +8) ✨

SYNOPSIS (according to GagaOOLala): Cool, handsome accountant Ueno and sunny star salesman Kanda seem like oil and water at work, yet behind closed doors, they're so close they spend the night together every week! Even knowing Ueno is gay, Kanda keeps drawing closer with his guard down, making it increasingly difficult for Ueno to keep their relationship within the bounds of friendship. More than friends but not quite lovers, who will make the first move and reveal their mutual crush with a kiss?

☆ Jin Suzuki and Gaku Oshida star in this adaptation of the award-winning BL manga. 

CAST:

Jin Suzuki as Kou Ueno

Gaku Oshida as Eito Kanda

Tsubasa Kizu as Yusuke Kobayashi

Riko Kawase as Akira Mizoguchi

Koya Matsudai as Kotaro Shirai

Aika Sonoda as Yuika Nakagawa

Sousho Tomimoto as Yuto Shima

Yoshiki Kanamaru as Shuma Fujisawa

Jun Yamasaki as Toshiyuki Kanda

Kakeru Amemiya (GENIC) as Takumi (Ueno’s fave idol) 

STAFF:

Director: Natsuki Takahashi

Screenplay: Emi Amamoto

Music: Nobuhiro Tateno & Ami Yamashita 

THEME SONG: “知らない (I Don’t Know / Shiranai)” by Urashimasakatasen (OP & ED will be updated in the next ep)

SERIES’ SOCIALS: Instagram | Twitter/X | TikTok | Official Website

WHERE TO WATCH: GagaOOLala (EP.1) | TVer | FOD

WHERE TO BUY THE MANGA: Seven Seas

Episodes so far: 1/8 (confirmed by some Japanese news articles & GagaOOLala)


r/boyslove • • 1d ago

Fanwork the carrying was cute/hot, but then the choking was uncomfortable... until Shogun SMILED, and then the choking was HOT again! (Not Yours) 🙊🥵️😩 lol

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r/boyslove • • 1d ago

Fanwork "The Missing Piece" latest nc scene is a masterclass in showing nothing and REVEALING everything! 😳 Somebody run Rao Zihao his OSCAR! 🙊🥵️😩

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r/boyslove • • 14h ago

Chinese BL The marketing doesn’t do the show justice Spoiler

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[A Winter Sun makes the wind in Spring Hills dream]

I’m writing this as a rant, cause I just finished this BL. It was one of the best pieces of queer media I have watched. this show was genuinely so good that the conversation around it pisses me off . what I mean is the way that the way this show was marketed and what it actually is are so completely different.

Initially, I started watching this show because I came across and edit on TikTok of the main leads making out and I was like that’s hot. I’m gonna watch it, however as I continue to watch it, I realized something about this show. While the Internet discourse around, it is about the romance and the chemistry. This show is seriously way more than that.

At the core of it all, the romances are the least interesting part of this show. Don’t get me wrong. The main leads are phenomenal. And the other romantic pairings are great to watch evolve. This show is so good it had me rooting for the villain and by the end I find myself rooting for the main villain, and when he passes away I found myself crying and grieving for him because he himself was a victim. The topic of forgiveness is done really well here.

But really this show is about grief. mental health, depression, loneliness as well as forgiveness and retribution. (it’s also kind spiritual)

I cannot say enough, how beautifully written the love stories are and not just between the romantic pairings, but also between the siblings, parental figures, friendships, even the professional relationship/co workers. It’s really about love across a spectrum of relationship archetypes.

more than that it’s about the patient of waiting for love, and it’s beautifully melancholic. Cause not everyone gets their happy ending.

I wish the marketing and the teasers portrayed that and I wish that that’s what people were speaking about when it comes to the show.


r/boyslove • • 5h ago

Recommendation Book recommendations for a specific trope

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I was trying to find recommendations for a specific trope i.e. a love triangle where the love interests fall in love with one another. I find it it hard that very few books or stories exist for this trope. So far chatgpt has only been able to suggest me The love interest, the midland throne & love rival romance system, none which i have read, so just hoping it is correct.

Would love some more recommendations for this trope.


r/boyslove • • 1d ago

Japanese BL Shisaka Ryoto and Koizumi Kosaku from *Popular Serizawa Acts Weird Around Me* for S Cawaii! ME magazine✨️😍

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🔗 Instagram:

@Ryoto__shisaka__official

@ko_saku.koizumi

@mag_scawaii_me


r/boyslove • • 1d ago

Thai BL JoongDunk and AouBoom have decided to broke up as pairings... 😭💔

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Well, GMMTV just announced in their socmeds that JoongDunk and AouBoom had decided to part ways as pairings, starting today, Oct. 19. Although, they will still proceed with their previously scheduled activities like fanmeets, ads, and other stuff. But series with them, NO MOREEEEEE 😭💔

What will happen to their shows planned for their previous lineups? NOBODY KNOWS... 👀


r/boyslove • • 17h ago

BL Haul Where can I find BL merch or find BL pop-ups/cafes in Korea?

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Hello! i’ll be in Korea all of November and was wondering where I can find BL merch or if there will be any BL theme cafes or pop ups happening in November.

Thank you!!

(I wanted to visit the Kiss me if you can pop up but i’ll be arriving a day after it ends 😭😭😭)


r/boyslove • • 21h ago

Thai BL Fool In Love Episode Reactions and BTS on IQIYI

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hi! i really want to watch the episode reactions and BTS videos that are on IQIYI and am willing to purchase a subscription BUT before i do, i’m wondering if anyone can tell me if they have english subs?

i’m asking because i’ve been seeing a lot of people reposting the BTS on social media with written english subs in the captions… so i’m assuming they don’t have english subs.

if they indeed do not have subs, does anyone have any channel recommendations or people i should follow that post fool in love content with good english subs?

thanks!!


r/boyslove • • 1d ago

Chinese BL [Official Trailer] My Rival & Me | Coming Soon

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Let's all get ready to ship it!

"Even if I'm dead, nailed to a coffin, I'll still shout from my grave with these decaying vocal cords: My wife is Rio!"

Adapted from the novel "I Ship My Rival x Me" 我嗑了对家x我的cp by PEPA (Novel Updates)

@对家和我 Subs by me 💫