Yaoi

Yaoi is a Japanese genre of male-male romantic and sometimes erotic fiction, primarily found in manga, anime, light novels, and drama CDs. The term originated within Japanese doujinshi communities and has since become a recognized subgenre of Boys’ Love (BL) media worldwide. While modern Japanese creators often prefer the umbrella term BL, Yaoi remains widely used internationally to refer specifically to mature or explicit male-male romance content. Yaoi works span genres including fantasy, school life, omegaverse, workplace, and historical drama. Discover essential Yaoi manga, classic anime adaptations, and contemporary releases that have shaped the global BL community.