BL/Gay Dramas
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1. About Youth
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Amazing performances throughout; awesome OST (Take It Away 真的太好聽了); good pacing; overall I'd have to say the BEST BL drama of all time (I have not yet watched HIStory so maybe that'll change but as of May 2024, I have to say this is the best thing I've watched). It's also extremely adorable and cute!
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2. Stay by My Side
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
The amount of kissing in this show was what really put it on the list (plus the OST; 【牛頓與蘋果真的很好聽】!). This is more like an honorary mention than an actual position on the list but yes watch it if you are interested!
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3. Stay by My Side Special
Taiwanese Special - 2024, 1 episode
I really liked the audacity the directors had with this one and it's good that this was released to give the audience some more closure about what happened after the series finale.
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4. What Did You Eat Yesterday?
Japanese Movie - 2021
One of the best BL movies to have come out of Japan in the last few years. Yes, people might think that Shiro and Kenji could show more affection to each other, but this franchise is what is keeping the gay spirit alive in Japan; we must see more shows exploring the depth of the community's troubles.
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5. Kinou Nani Tabeta?
Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
Self-explanatory!
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6. Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Self-explanatory!
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7. Kinou Nani Tabeta? SP
Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
Self-explanatory!
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8. 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
This is a classic and probably the latest good Japanese BL. All others that have come out recently have left us wanting a lot more.
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9. Koi wo Suru nara Nidome ga Joto
Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
Good story; great performances from the actors; stakes were high, well-written.
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10. BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen
Japanese Special - 2023, 3 episodes
It's hilarious, it's adorable, it's great. Can't go wrong with this one.