Yaoi

Yaoi is a Japanese term for male-male romance fiction, found across manga, anime, light novels and drama CDs. It originated within Japanese doujinshi communities and is now recognised internationally as a subgenre of Boys’ Love (BL) media. Modern Japanese creators generally prefer the umbrella term BL, while Yaoi remains in wide international use, often for works published in a mature-rated category. Yaoi spans fantasy, school life, omegaverse, workplace and historical settings. Browse essential Yaoi manga, classic anime adaptations, and contemporary releases that have shaped the global BL community.