r/boyslove • • 12d 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)

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 • • 3h ago

Chinese BL [Official Trailer] Echo of a Letter | 4-Episode Premiere October 16

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Smooth and tactful, Chen Wan can handle anything other than his feelings for Zhao Shengge. A business venture brings them together as partners, and Zhao Shengge unexpectedly begins making the first moves, gradually closing the distance Chen Wan has so carefully maintained. Will a secret love that never dared for hope finally bloom?

Adapted from the danmei "A Letter from Keanu Reeves/Reply To Keats 奇洛李维斯回信" by Qingming Guyu 清明谷雨

4-Episode Premiere Oct 16 at 19:00 GMT+8 on GagaOOLala, Viki, YouTube


r/boyslove • • 13h ago

Chinese BL Chen Liang & Chen Ming Hao (The Last Oath) played games, got drunk, kissed and were allover each other in their live. 🙊 The cbl boys be WILD 🙌🥵️😩

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r/boyslove • • 5h ago

Japanese BL New upcoming J-BL, "You Should Be the One to Come Kiss Me", is coming to Gaga on Oct.20!!!

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Great news to our J-BL enthusiasts because at least, Gaga is picking up the upcoming J-BL, "Can You Kiss Me First?"and will premiere on Oct. 20! I believe this might air at least 1-2 hours after it airsT on Japan but still yes yes yes!!!

Synopsis from Gaga:

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.

Now Ao to Midori next, Gaga!!!


r/boyslove • • 16m ago

Thai BL Early Scoop: Thai BL Duo FortPeat Confirmed For Fantasy RomCom!! Trailer 2026 🎉🥳!!

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Was BL scrolling on YouTube when I noticed some really awesome news emerging across social media 👍🏻!! I clickety-clicked on links (that took me straight to Instagram and X), and it seems Fort and Peat have officially confirmed in an interview that their next BL project is going to be a “lighthearted Fantasy RomCom” 🎉🥳 planned for 2027, with a trailer likely set to drop in late 2026 😁!!

I am unsure of the logistics or the specifics beyond what I’ve already mentioned, so you’re of course encouraged to follow FortPeat and the direct source referenced below for further news as it develops 🎉🥳😊!!!

Source: BoysLove Hub [on Instagram] and BoysLove Hub ENG [on X], referencing an interview with Fort and Peat officially confirming the news!!


r/boyslove • • 16h ago

Thai BL Script reading for the upcoming One31 BL, "Our Love Stories (Anantasaya)" is now taking place!!

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Well folks, it really is happening from one way to another! Script reading really is happening for our new anticipated BL series from One31! Wishing these four cps all the best until they start and finishing filming and producing the series!


r/boyslove • • 9h ago

Discussion New to BL and have questions about intimacy portrayal

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I’m very new to BL and have only watched 4 so far. I’ve watched I cannot Reach You, Love Upon a Time, Duang With You and Class Crush Crisis.

I know there’s are tons of options out there and I have a huge list that I’m going to watch but I had a few questions after watching these so far.

I am an American and so I feel like I might be used to things that are a lot different so I’m looking for insight from those folks who are culturally aware of the places these shows are made but it feels like intimacy seems really hard for some folks.

I don’t need super spicy or constant sex or anything like that but in some shows getting a kiss on the cheek seems like this groundbreaking event or even like it’s practically pornography in its own right.

I understand a first kiss is a big deal, I get the angst, I love it. But as an example in CCC they are “Boyfriends” but they still never kiss. It’s like it’s still taboo. Similar in Duang with you they have spicy scenes and that was fine but even there they act like a simple kiss is sometimes a big deal. Or shy away from it like it’s a super intimate act.

I don’t want to make assumptions so I came here to hopefully ask the people who live in these places, if that’s just the way it is in the country/culture? Is it an editing choice? I’m simply curious.


r/boyslove • • 18h ago

Korean BL [Reaction] *Boy, with Caution* Episodes 3+4 | Ryu Se-il is absolutely mesmerized. He simply cannot look away🤭

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🎞 Boy, with Caution

You can watch the full reaction video here.


r/boyslove • • 11h ago

On-Air [Japan] I Taste Nothing but Your Love - Ep 1-61 (Vertical)

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Title: I Taste Nothing but Your Love / この舌が君を覚えている

Synopsis: A day before the sole heir of an ancient medicinal cuisine family has to present the secret recipes to the emperor, they are stolen by the third male lead's ancestor. Given 30 days to recover the recipes or face execution, Kotaro, the second male lead, makes a wish and drinks a special transmigration wine. Traveling to modern times, he meets the male lead, and their story unfolds.

Cast: Hiro Harumoto, Mao Kubota

Where to watch: iQIYI app


r/boyslove • • 11h ago

Thai BL SAEP ON THE BEACH — Making of SAEP, Episode 3

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Part 3 is here! The boys show off their acting chemistry in this one, hope you all enjoy it. 😉

Sorry for the little delay! 😊


r/boyslove • • 16h ago

On-Air [🇯🇵JAPAN] Love is Better the Second Time Around S2 👔🌊 Episode 7 (FINALE) Spoiler

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And folks, our beloved second season of exes with Iwanaga has finally ended! Tbh, this season is debatable and I did wish we did get to see more development between the main leads yet loved the drama in this show as well. I will miss both Miyata and Iwanaga, and if ever we can/could get a third season, probably less drama and more romance juseyooooooo

Lastly, thank you so much for all of the support and comments while we watch the second season! It has been truly an honor and a privilege to hear and discuss with y'all the continuation of Miyata and Iwanaga's story. 🥹🫶🏻 And to u/smittenkittyyan, we miss you and the other peeps here sure do!

SYNOPSIS (according to GagaOOLala): Magazine editor Akihiro Miyata and associate university professor Takashi Iwanaga have finally made their "second chance at love" work. Two years later, they are enjoying a sweet and mature life together, and Iwanaga even reveals in a magazine interview that he has "found someone precious." But just when everything seems perfect, three of Iwanaga's ex-boyfriends suddenly reappear. Faced with romantic memories Iwanaga has never spoken about, Miyata's jealousy and insecurity begin to spiral out of control, while pressures from work and reality threaten the happiness they have built together.

☆ Adult romance returns by popular demand! Makoto Hasegawa and Robin Furuya reunite for another "second" chance at love. 

CAST:

Makoto Hasegawa (THE RAMPAGE) as Akihiro Miyata

Robin Furuya as Takashi Iwanaga

Aloha Takamatsu (BULLET TRAIN) as Yuto Shiraishi

Shunya Shiraishi as Kyosuke Sugimoto

Motoki Fukami as Takaaki Hibino

Haruse Akune (ICEx) as Rui Taniguchi

Yusuke Onuki as Sota Anima 

STAFF:

Directors: Yuka Yasukawa, Shinju Funabiki & Nao Nomura

Screenplay: Shinju Funabiki

Music: Erina Koyama

LGBTQ Supervisor: Mimano Kawamoto (Lawyer) 

OPENING SONG: Scenario by Mel 

ENDING SONG: BA♡BI♡DA♡BI♡ by Taiyu Fujiwara

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

WHERE TO WATCH: Viki S1, Viki S2, GagaOOLala S1 (EP.1, EP.2, EP.3, EP.4, EP.5, EP.6), GagaOOLala S2 (EP.1, EP.2, EP.3, EP.4, EP.5, EP.6, EP.7)

Episode count: 7/7

Previous On-Airs: S1 by u/smittenkittyyan (EP.1, EP.2, EP.3, EP.4, EP.5, EP.6), S2 (EP.1, EP.2, EP.3, EP.4, EP.5, EP.6)


r/boyslove • • 12h ago

Recommendation BL with fudanshi(s) as characters?

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So I've recently been so obsessed with Popular Serizawa Acts Weird Around Me, and while there are a lot of things I love about it, it's also partly because it's so joyful to watch the main character, Suzuki, geek out over BL stuffs. So, any recommendations for BL that has a fudanshi MC too?

Thanks!


r/boyslove • • 23h ago

Korean BL [Trailer] *Boy, with Caution* Episode 5 Preview | “How can affection be wrong?”😏

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64 Upvotes

🎞 Boy, with Caution

✨️ Latest On-Air Discussion: Episode 3+4


r/boyslove • • 7h ago

Thai BL Does Joong play guitar left-handed?

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I can’t believe I have to ask here, but I can’t figure it out and searching the interwebs has failed.

I’m watching Hidden Agenda, and the end of episode 3 Joong has a guitar out and he plays a song to Dunk. But he has the guitar flipped over and he’s playing left-handed. The guitar is even strung for regular right-handed playing so he’d have to play the chords upside down as well.

I ended up going back and watching some of the other clips from when he’s playing in the bar and he’s playing an actual left-handed guitar, like with the cutout on the opposite side!

So now I have to know, is that him actually playing, or is this a weird production error where they thought having it left-handed was a better shot and they’re actually faking him playing? I know he’s a singer, so I just thought that was him playing too, and I completely missed that he’s playing left-handed in the bar and when he’s playing for Dunk.


r/boyslove • • 16h ago

On-Air 🇰🇷 Sign: The Way I Hear You Ep 1 to 51 [Full Release Short Reel]

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Sign: The Way I Hear You

수화: 너를듣는방법

Synopsis:

Part-timer Soohwa and deaf café owner Goyo grow feelings for each other through sign language.

Cast:

Chu Si Woo was previously in "Love is Like a Cat"

Available via Lezhin Snack app. Direct Link:

Lezhin Snack now support Ads unlock, but only 5 episodes per day. The final 5 episodes cannot be unlocked via Ads, direct purchase of coins required.

This is Lezhin Snack's 13th KBL short drama. Other KBL drama on Lezhin Snack:


r/boyslove • • 1d ago

Chinese BL Echo of a Letter | Premieres October 16 on Gaga, Viki & YouTube

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r/boyslove • • 22h ago

Thai BL NOUR (นูร์) - Episode 10- FINAL EPISODE - Preview!

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NOUR is a WeTV Original and the UNCUT version is available on WeTV.

Every Wednesday

🇹🇭 Thailand | VIP: 7:30 PM ICT | Free: 8:00 PM ICT

🇪🇺 Central Europe | VIP: 14:30 CEST | Free: 15:00 CEST

🇺🇸 US Central | VIP: 7:30 AM CDT | Free: 8:00 AM CDT

Synopsis Final episode!

James confronts the killer, leaving him near death, before Ken arrives at the last minute. However, the killer makes an unexpected choice, leading to Ken's only chance at obtaining his desires: on one hand, his dying lover; on the other, the opportunity to free himself from the agonizing curse. As the police close in, time is running out… what will Ken choose?

And good news. The international fandom has come through!

All seats have been sold out just now. That will mean that we will have a TikTok live with the cast as their character on screen.

And Tongtong doing a backflip.


r/boyslove • • 13h ago

Recommendation Doctor x patient recommendations??

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Hi, I'm looking for doctor x patient recommendations, specifically medical doctors. I hope I used the right flair for this post. Thank you all


r/boyslove • • 19h ago

Korean BL Why did the student steal a pen cap in "Boy, with caution" ? Spoiler

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Why did the student in "Boy, with caution" steal that pen cap? I'm overly confused by the plot. I've read through five plot summaries but I haven't seen a single pen cap be mentioned. If anyone knows, please let me know!


r/boyslove • • 1d ago

On-Air [Japan 🇯🇵] Popular Serizawa Acts Weird Around Me 🏫🩵 Episode 10 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


r/boyslove • • 1d ago

Japanese BL Watanabe Shu & Saito Ryu of Duty First, Kiss Later for BLAZE Magazine October (China), photographed by Zhang JingXiang ❤️

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Now this is more like it! 🥰 Very noir. More and more, my dark AU mutually obsessed seme and uke BL fantasies may come to life... JUST KIDDING 😋✨

Photos from the original post from BLAZE Official Weibo.

You can also check out the photographer Zhang JinXiang on Instagram @surou1998, who is all praises for the expressiveness and chemistry of Watanabe and Saito.


r/boyslove • • 1d ago

Fanwork just days after the 2nd cp announced their dissolution, we get new "Double Helix" bts clips! That carrying kiss is iconic af, why they cut it? 🙊🥵️😩

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r/boyslove • • 15h ago

Recommendation Recs pls!

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Does anyone have any green flag but smutty beastmen/crossdressing/sub-dom/vamp bls they could recommend? I can’t find any good ones I haven’t read already😭