comfort / fluff / wholesome BL shows

10 episodes, ~30 min. each

In my personal opinion, this is the best of all time. I've rewatched it at least 12 times since January (it's currently May).

• two main couples

• high school setting

• slight comedy

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• third act breakup, but it's resolved within the next episode

• classic J drama with minimal physical interaction, but their chemistry is so good that I never really noticed

12 episodes, ~1 hr. each

Can't mention one adaption without the other. This version follows the manga to it's end. where the J drama failed, it excelled and where it failed, the J drama excelled. both are a must watch in my opinion.

• two main couples

• high school setting

• slight comedy

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• classic Thai drama with a lot of ads/sponsor mentions

8 episodes, ~15 min. each

it's short, simple, sweet, and free to watch. so what's stopping you?

• workplace romance

• second chance romance / unrequited love

• pining and yearning on all sides

• no third act break up, thank god

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• it's very short. but I think it makes the most of it's limited time by showing you what matters

24 episodes, ~1hr. each

this one is so cute, I've also rewatched 7-8 times by now. lots of green flags in this show. hilarious side characters, fun cameos if you know Thai dramas.

• college setting

• multiple couples

• comedy

• solid friend groups

• slightly spicy

• pseudo love rivals (aka they were never really a threat)

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• one half of a couple decides to kiss his ex, where upon they both conclude they no longer have feelings for each other, but their pairing sees the kiss and it creates a brief conflict

• the worst parents in the world award

12 episodes, ~1 hr. each

I watched an episode of the anime years ago and thought "eh, not my vibe" so I almost passed up on this gem! ... so glad I did not. it exceeded my expectations in every way but also was just the perfect serotonin boost I needed to keep going.

• workplace romance

• multiple couples

• pure, unadulterated wholesomeness

• green flags everywhere you look

• happy ending

• cat

things you may not like:

• happiness??? lmao I haven't yet seen the J-drama version (yet) but I'm expecting some changes that OG fans may not like

• have to use a VPN to watch

edit: I finally watched the J-drama and they weren't that different -- I actually prefer the secondary couple in this one more, hence its higher rating. but both are pretty solid :)

12 episodes, ~1hr. each

when I first started getting into BL, this was currently airing and everyone was going absolutely insane for it. and yeah. I get it. I totally get it.

• college setting

• twoish couples

• comedy

• A-class friend groups

• healthy communication

• love rivals never stood a chance

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• a bit slow / boring at times

• second-hand embarrassment because of Duang being an absolute simp for Qin

• 11th episode literally made me cry. you've been warned. (family related trauma)

13 episodes, ~25 min.

there are some really, beautifully intimate scenes in this one... say less

• workplace romance

• two main couples

• spicy

• non-impactful love rivals

• comedy, especially the second couple

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• cheesy plot (especially the ending... like are we a part of the mafia or something??? see my multiverse theory lmao)

12 episodes, ~25 min. each

I think I've seen this five times and each time I love it more.

• workplace romance

• two couples

• work rivals to lovers

• the best mom / captain of the ship / MVP

• pseudo love rival

• spicy

• happy ending

• cat

things you may not like:

• bro took his damn time realizing how he felt

• cheesy sound effects

12 episodes, ~30 min. each

this is such an underrated gem. I love Neil's backstory and how they work together to overcome trauma. it's so sweet and cute

• college / workplace romance setting

• two main couples

• great soundtrack

• good communication

• no love rivals

• slightly spicy

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• wish they had fleshed out Sea's backstory more, along with the relationship between his boss and college senior (was something supposed to be going on there??)

10 episodes, ~1hr. each

it's JimmySea, say less. and for new to Thai BL watchers... just trust.

• workplace (kinda?) romance

• two couples

• inconsequential love rivals

• slight comedy

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• the way P'Thap just forgives a certain person in the end ????? couldn't be me. (non-romantic plot line)

8 episodes, ~25 min. each

a very cute and easy love story about a "bully" turned romantic partner. honestly Jang never really bullies Chu, he's just soooooo petty.

• college setting

• inconsequential love rivals

• comedy

• happy ending

things you might not like:

• the petty bullying. but that ends almost as soon as it starts.

12 episodes, 45 min. each

such a cute story, literally the most wholesome

• high school setting

• multiple couples

• GOOD COMMUNICATION

• relatable non-romantic conflicts (ie pressure to perform well in school)

• slight comedy

• happy ending

• cat

things you may not like:

• can be a tad boring / predictable at times

• certain parents suckkkkk

4 episodes, ~50 min. each

part of an anthology series (not necessary to finish the other stories) and holy fuck this might be the cutest thing I've seen this year. and I started watching BL this year.

• high school romance

• found-family friend group

• so damn wholesome

• good communication

• relatable conflicts (ie lack of self confidence, pressure to do well in school)

things you may not like:

• it's too short :( I wanted more!!!

• third act break-up / miscommunication trope (but is quickly resolved. I mean it's four episodes, mate)

12 episodes, ~25 min. each

one of the first BL I ever watched and it holds up. also many fun cameos for Taiwanese BL fans.

• workplace romance

• two couples

• childhood friends to lovers

• spicy

• wedding scene / happy ending

things you may not like:

• third act break up for BOTH couples

• children (lmao jk the child is unproblematic I just get weirded out when people be kissing with children nearby. please keep it wholesome, there are innocent eyes!!!)

12 episodes, ~25 min. each

this is the literal definition of wholesome. should I give the anime a second chance???

• workplace romance

• two couples

• green forest

• happy ending

• cat

things you may not like:

• Tsuge gave me second-hand embarrassment with how awkward he is lmao

• third act break-up / 11th episode curse (very mild and temporary)

• classic J-drama with no physical intimacy. personally I am fine with that, if you can't fake a decent kiss, then don't bother trying (@ the secondary couple. they also dead fish kiss in the special, too.)

12 episodes, ~50 min. each

more people need to be talking about this. it's not a hidden agenda, it's a hidden gem lol

• college setting

• two couples

• healthy communication

• the main female character is truly a bestie

• relatable non-romantic conflicts (ie pressure from family)

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• instead of love rivals, you get a creepy stalker

• two main points of conflict (episode 9 and 12) but no third act break up!!

12 episodes, ~1hr. each

kind of a cult classic and for good reason. GemFot have good chemistry and the plot is very cute and sweet.

• high school romance

• twoish couples

• comedy

• amazing soundtrack ngl

• main conflict is not related to love

• slow burn

• supportive parents / goated moms

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• main conflict is not related to love LOL sometimes it loses track of its romance plot

• if you cringe at singing then this is not it for you mate

10 episodes, ~10 min. each

the story line is not long and I seriously recommend giving it a chance! it deserves so much more love than it gets, I swear-

• love rival really does not stand a chance

• unique way of story telling / interesting meet-cute

• the greenest flag I SWEAR

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• the style in which it was filmed is very indie / unique. not everyone's tastes but I thought the Zoom meeting format was an interesting way to deliver a story about quarantine

• very short episodes, you can breeze through the whole thing in an hour

13 episodes, ~50 min. each

one of the OGs and it's pretty damn cute

• college setting

• multiple couples

• slow burn, especially for the side couples

• wholesome AF

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• third act breakup / introduction to a last minute love rival

• that awkward high-five at the end (honestly the reviews made it sound a lot worse than it actually was. but it WAS awkward)

12 episodes, ~45 min. each

finally a show that has a boss / employee love story without a weird power dynamic (my personal opinion of course)

• workplace romance

• twoish couples

• comedy (aka Book's character is so sassy and fun)

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• slightly messy plot

• certain evils are not fully avenged

• third act breakup (sort of)

8 episodes, ~25 min. each

the perfect thing to shut your brain off and enjoy :)

• city dweller x country boy - a Hallmark staple truly

• the epitome of fluff

• slight spice

• happy ending

• love rival doesn't stand a chance

• dog

things you may not like:

• terrible dad

• no real conflict = no real plot / can be boring

10 episodes, ~25 min. each

this is conditional that you also watch the "11th" episode, aka the special. I feel like it really wraps things up nicely.

• college setting

• supernatural romance (not scary)

• inconvenient roommates to lovers

• implied spice

things you may not like:

• story ends with a cliffhanger unless you watch the special

• two main love conflicts but both are resolved quickly, neither involve cheating or love rivals. it's more of a lack of communication because how do you tell people you can see ghosts? that's a toughy

8 episodes, ~25 min. each

not wholesome per say because of the levels of spice (〃▽〃) ... but comfort definitely!

• workplace romance

• rivals to lovers

• main plot revolves around solving mysteries

• SPICE? GOOD CHEMISTRY? AND IT'S A J-DRAMA???

things you may not like:

• falls into (dare I say) fanfic cliches? (saving someone from SA, threats of kidnapping when they are journalists LMAO)

• third act break up. (some miscommunication leads to a fight for the entire duration of episode 7 and partially episode 8)

12 episodes, ~45 min. each

the side couple in this show is EVERYTHING

• college setting

• two couples

• Kitty Gang = best friend group

• comedy / breaking the fourth wall

• slow burn

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• ungodly levels of second hand embarrassment. I'M LOOKING AT YOU, PI!

• third act break up / 11th episode curse

• the way they ruined Jan's character at the last minute

12 episodes, ~20 min. each

ace attorney meets BL

• workplace romance (sort of) (lawyer x con artist)

• comedy / the talking plants!!!

• main plot focuses on the lawyer cases

• absolute loyalty and devotion

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• it is so very very anime-esque that it's almost cringe-worthy (you get the inner monologues and everything. it's beautiful)

• Classic J-Drama that, once again, fails to give us any hint of intimacy

8 episodes, ~25 min. each

please don't be alarmed by my "low" ratings, I just try to keep it real. (also 5.0 SHOULD be the equivalent to C tier, aka middle of the road, aka not that bad)

• COMEDY

• college setting

• happy ending

• fun, engaging storyline

• green flags

things you might not like:

• classic J drama with no physical intimacy except this one hits worse for me because "KISS" is in the title so you would expect there to be some kissing but no

8 episodes, ~25 min. each

again, don't let my "low" rating fool you, this was actually very sweet and comforting, but also has the most realistic depiction of relationships.

• high school setting

• two couples

• good communication between the main couple

• realistic non-romantic conflicts (ie the pressure to do well in school)

• happy ending

things you might not like:

• the second couple LOL they're not that bad, but the second ML has trust issues which results in him overthinking why his partner dodged a kiss goodnight and it dragged on for a bit too long for my personal preferences, but the main couple totally makes up for it

• bad parents?

12 episodes, ~35 min. each

okay, yes the plot is a little chaotic but the sweetness behind our main leads is worth the watch.

• multiple couples

• cute, calm love story

• workplace romance

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• too many couples and not enough screen time

• actually the worst parent. and we forgive him? why?

10 episodes, 25 min. each

season 1 is not required in order to watch. it honestly surprised me by how cute it was, given the animosity the first episode emulates.

• college setting

• multiple couples

• unrequited love / second-chance romance

• friends to lovers

• minor miscommunication trope (not impactful, quickly resolved)

• happy ending

things you may not like:

• first episode is kinda of confusing / misleading ... don't take this show by its first impression

• main couple's kisses are awkward (but the other two couples have great kiss scenes, borderline spicy)

• last episode was so filler and random??? could of ended happily at episode 9