Top Ten Favorite BL Series from Japan
This ranking is to express my own opinions about my favorite BL series from Japan.
Random Notes:
- There are going to be some light spoilers in the comment sections.
- Feel free to send my any questions, feedback, and/or comments.
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1. His: I Didn't Think I Would Fall in Love
Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes
This was an amazing series. It had a very good script, wonderful acting, and beautiful cinematography. There is a movie (His) that is supposed to be a sequel, but it has no real link to it. It does use the same main characters’ names and gives silent nods to the series, but that’s it.
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2. My Love Mix-Up!
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
This was a very cute and funny series. Overall, it had a good script. Although it had a weird beginning, it had a sweet ending. However, the script had a nice mix of comedy, drama, and quirkiness that I’ve grown to love from Japanese series. The cast did a great job with their characters.
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3. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
This was a great series. The storyline was funny and sweet. It also had a wonderful script and great acting. This has two side stories/special episodes (Valentine’s Day/Rokkaku; Tsuge & Minato) and a movie.
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4. Old Fashion Cupcake
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
This was a really charming series. The office romance storyline was simple but beautiful to see unfold. This is a great example that a series does not need 10+ episodes to tell a good story. The acting was wonderful.
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5. I Cannot Reach You
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
This was also a really cute series. This is another great example you don’t need 10+ episodes with a great script. It had a great cast and beautiful cinematography.
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6. Our Dining Table
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
This was a very heartwarming series with an awesome script. The cast was great and did a wonderful job with their characters. This has a special episode (Our Dining Table: Spin-Off Episode).
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7. A Man Who Defies the World of BL
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
This series was hilarious. The script did a great job satirizing the BL genre. The actors did an awesome job. I liked how they didn’t take their character seriously. It also had great cinematography and graphics. I loved the opening theme song.
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8. A Man Who Defies the World of BL Season 2
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
Just like the first season, this was hilarious. I will admit the script had some weak aspects. However, it still did a wonderful job satirizing the BL genre. The actors did an awesome job continuing their roles. It also had great cinematography and graphics. The is a third season (A Man Who Defies the World of BL 3) that I have not watched yet because it’s currently not available on any of the streaming services I use.
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9. Living with Him
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
This series was very cute and fluffy. The script was very well written and had a nice even pace. The cast was awesome and did a great job with their characters. The only minor negative aspect for me was it had some shaky camera work at times.
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10. Takara's Treasure
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
This was very sweet and cute series. The script was good, but had some weak areas. I loved the pacing of the main characters’ relationship developed. The cast was awesome and did a great job with their characters. The only minor negative aspect for me was there were some sound issues. This has a special episode (Takara’s Treasure Spin Off).