If you’re a fan of anime, there’s a good chance you’ve seen at least one yaoi series in your time. Yaoi – or boy’s love – is a genre that typically features romance and intimacy between two male characters, and it has become increasingly popular over the years. While there are certainly some cringe-worthy examples of yaoi anime out there, there are also quite a few genuinely excellent titles to choose from. So if you’re in the mood for some steamy romance between attractive men, here are 35 of the best yaoi anime to check out! Spiritpact (Ling Qi)![]() Spiritpact (Ling Qi) is a Chinese web manhua by Pingzi and published by Tencent. A donghua or Chinese anime adaptation was released in China online from June 21 to November 1, 2016. The series aired in Japan between January 7, 2017, and March 11, 2017, on Tokyo MX. You Keika works part-time to try to get himself out of poverty following a series of bad incidents. You wake up in a junkyard after a bizarre encounter with a white-haired man, only to discover that he was killed in a terrible accident and has become a spirit. Tanmoku Ki, the guy he met, is revealed to be the 13th Youmeshi of the Tanmoki, China’s highest-ranking exorcist family. Noticing the wandering spirit, he gives You the chance to form a pact: he will protect You from humans in exchange for You becoming his spirit shadow, keeping him secure and guarded at all times. From then on, the two encounter unfathomable hardships in the spiritual world, seeking to protect those around them from evil spirits. Along the journey, their covenant evolves into something more; a friendship that none of them expected. A lingering admiration begins to form behind their positions as lord and servant. Fake![]() Sanami Matoh’s Fake is a seven-volume B.L. manga. In the form of an OVA, the fifth act (or chapter) of the second manga is also accessible as an anime series. Dee Laytner and Randy “Ryo” Maclane are two New York cops on leave in England. Dee has a deep affection for Ryo and wants to use this opportunity to further their friendship (and, if he’s lucky, possibly seduce Ryo). Ryo doesn’t understand his feelings for Dee and is unsure if he wants (or should) admit them. Their vacation and relationship are upended as murders, and missing person reports continue to surface around their hotel. The only thing the victims had in common was that they were all Japanese or of Japanese heritage. Dee and Ryo must unravel the mystery before Ryo, who is part Japanese, becomes the next victim. Embracing Love (Haru wo Daite Ita)![]() Youka Nitta’s Embracing Love is a yaoi manga. In addition to the manga, a yaoi anime drama CD and OVA have been released. Kyousuke Iwaki and Youji Katou, the adorable and gorgeous main protagonists of Haru wo Daiteita, are both in the film industry, having acted in different adult video films and attempting to climb the ladder of success and become better performers. Iwaki is cast in a popular film after beating Katou at the tryouts. During their time together, Katou falls in love with Iwaki-San, who, on the other hand, refuses to think he is in love with him. It is only later, when another gay actor returns to Japan and co-stars with Katou, that issues arise. And it is only after that that the two realize where their hearts are set. Gravitation![]() Gravitation is a yaoi manga series written and illustrated by Maki Murakami. The manga has been licensed and published in English by Tokyopop, as well as a light novel. Gravitation has also been adapted into a two-episode OVA in 1999 directed by Shinichi Watanabe and a thirteen-episode anime television series directed by Bob Shirohata. All Shuichi had ever wanted to do was follow in the footsteps of his idol, Ryuichi Sakuma, and the band Nittle Grasper. Shuichi has formed a band called Bad Luck with his best friend Hiro, and they’ve even gotten signed to a major record company! Unfortunately, the studio deadlines are approaching, and Shuichi has yet to complete the lyrics for any of the tracks. What he needs is some motivation… but he’s been lacking in that aspect lately. While Hiro advises him to find a girlfriend, fate has other plans for him… Shuichi’s latest lyrics flutter away as he walks across the park late one night, landing at the feet of a lovely stranger who takes his breath away. Unfortunately, that mysterious figure turns out to be the well-known novelist Eiri Yuki, who thoroughly humiliates the young singer by telling him he has “zero talent.” Shuichi is now so irritated that he’s finished his song simply so he can find and confront Yuki again. But is his behavior truly fueled by rage, or has he fallen in love? Angel’s Feather![]() Angel’s Feather is a Japanese boys’ love visual novel game. It was originally released on April 25, 2003, for Windows and later ported to the PlayStation 2 by HuneX as Angel’s Feather: Kuro no Zanei. In 2006, it was adapted into an OVA, which was animated by Studio Venet. According to the Binfield Kingdom Chronicle, there was once a small, tranquil kingdom known as the Kingdom of Winfield, whose monarch and the royal family had large white wings. Hamura Shou is a new student at Yuusei Academy. Shou believes that after hearing about a student named Misonou Kai from the headmaster, Kai is his younger twin brother, whom he was separated from when he was younger. Shou, along with two other students, is unexpectedly transported into another planet as a result of a mystery earthquake. Shou suddenly unleashes enormous, white wings after being struck by a monster in this new realm. The Betrayal Knows my Name (Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru)![]() The Betrayal Knows My Name (Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru) is a Japanese shōjo manga by Odagiri Hotaru. A 24-episode anime adaptation was broadcast on Chiba TV from April to September 2010. As an orphan growing up, Yuki Sakurai wonders his reason for living and his ability to view a person’s unpleasant memories by simply touching them. Yuki is unable to shake the nagging feeling that has formed inside him after getting anonymous notes telling him to die. Unbeknownst to him, he is being observed by both those seeking to harm him and those seeking to defend him. Yuki’s life is saved one foggy night by a lovely man with silver eyes and jet black hair—a man he has never met before but who seems familiar. Yuki’s lost background has been reawakened by the entrance of this enigmatic stranger, and the purpose of his existence has become clear to him. Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru follows a teenage kid as he finds who he is and where he comes from, all while making friends, dealing with treachery, and eventually piecing together the jigsaw of his past. Banana Fish![]() Banana Fish is a manga series by Akimi Yoshida. It was serialized in the monthly manga magazine Bessatsu Shōjo Comic from 1985 to 1994 and collected into nineteen tankōbon volumes by Shogakukan. Critics have noted the series’ depiction of homosexuality and homoeroticism as having been influenced by (and in turn, have influenced) the boys’ love genre. In 2018, MAPPA adapted the series into a 24-episode anime television series that aired on Noitamina; the series is syndicated globally on Amazon Prime Video, which simulcast the series during its initial broadcast run. Aslan Jade Callenreese, often known as Ash Lynx, was a runaway taken from the streets of New York City and nurtured by the mafia’s infamous godfather, Dino Golzine. Ash, now 17 and the leader of his own gang, begins looking into the mystery of “Banana Fish”—the same two words his older brother, Griffin, has mumbled since his return from the Iraq War. However, his investigations are hampered when Dino sends his men after Ash to an underground tavern where he hides. Skip, Ash’s friend, connects him to Shunichi Ibe and his assistant, Eiji Okumura, who are Japanese photographers covering American gangs. Shorter Wong, one of Ash’s buddies, calls to warn him about Dino, but their discussion is cut short. Dino’s men soon assault the pub and kidnap Skip and Eiji in the following mayhem. Now, Ash must find a way to save them and continue his investigation into Banana Fish, but will his background with the mafia stop him? Descendants of Darkness (Yami no Matsuei)![]() Yoko Matsushita’s Descendants of Darkness is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by her. J.C.Staff’s anime television series adaption aired on Wowow from October to December 2000. Even after death, there is paperwork and criminals to contend with. Tsuzuki Asato is a 26-year-old happy-go-lucky and nerdy shinigami (god of death) whose mission is to ensure that the dead stay dead and in their appropriate realms. Despite the fact that he has been at this work for over 70 years, he is in the worst division with the worst salary. He also has a habit of not keeping partners (as shinigami function in pairs), but he now appears to have one who will stick around: Kurosaki Hisoka, a stubborn, smart-mouthed, serious, and defensive 16-year-old. With each case they examine, they get closer to the serial killer Dr. Muraki Kazutaka’s plots. Tsuzuki’s connection with Hisoka is growing stronger, but there is a tragic backstory to how Tsuzuki died that will not allow him to find peace. DRAMAtical Murder![]() Dramatical Murder was originally released on March 23, 2012, for Windows P.C.s. A sequel titled Dramatical Murder re:connect was released on April 26, 2013. An anime adaptation by studio NAZ premiered on July 6, 2014. It is directed by Kazuya Miura, with Touko Machida and Kabura Fuchii handling series composition. Some time ago, the influential and powerful Toue Inc. purchased the Japanese island of Midorijima with the intention of constructing Platinum Jail—a magnificent utopian prison. Those who are fortunate enough to call it home are the world’s wealthiest citizens. The original residents of the island, on the other hand, were forced to relocate to the Old Residential District, and they were completely abandoned after the completion of Platinum Jail. The most popular games on the island are “rib” and “rhyme.” Rib is an old-school game in which gangs fight for territory, whereas Rhyme is a technologically advanced game in which participants fight in virtual reality. To play Rhyme, you must have an “All-Mate” (an A.I. that resembles a pet), and the match must be mediated by a “Usui.” Aoba Seragaki has no desire to participate in either game; he would rather live a peaceful life with his grandma and All-Mate, Ren. However, after being drawn into a deadly Rhyme battle and hearing tales about missing Rib players, Aoba’s expectations for a normal life are entirely dashed. Foreign Love Affair (Ikoku Irokoi Romantan)![]() Ayano Yamane is the author and illustrator of the Japanese manga series Foreign Love Affair. The manga is licensed by Digital Manga Publishing in North America, which released the first volume in March 2008, and Tokyopop in Germany. In 2007, it was turned into a two-episode OVA. Ranmaru, a yakuza clan heir from Japan, recently married aboard a luxury cruise ship, but all is not as it appears. The marriage is purely for show, and he ends up getting drunk and spending the night with the sexy ship captain rather than his bride. When the two men reunite in Italy, it marks the beginning of a wonderful love tale. Sex Pistols![]() Sex Pistols is a Japanese yaoi manga series written and illustrated by Tarako Kotobuki. Geneon released a series of four Drama C.D.s for Sex Pistols between November 27, 2004, and April 25, 2008. A two-episode OVA adaptation went on sale in 2010. Norio, a regular guy, is suddenly getting a lot of unwanted romantic attention. A fall down the steps into the arms of a lovely stranger sets in motion the beginnings of an explanation, one Norio could never have predicted. Norio soon discovers a whole other universe, showing a secret society of unique individuals descended from animals other than monkeys. Norio turns out to be a particularly uncommon breed, with considerable demand for his DNA. It will take a lot of work for him to survive in this modern jungle now that he is the prey. Hyperventilation![]() Lee Myeongyi has had a pneumothorax—a collapsed lung—his entire life. He despises the attention he gets at school for his bouts of loud hyperventilating, extended coughing spells, and exemption from physical education and military service. Myeongyi is left feeling like an outcast, whether he is subjected to his classmates’ curiosity or ire. However, Myeongyi is frequently shown kindness and understanding by the class president, Han Seonho. With his pleasant gestures and attractive appearance, he becomes Myeongyi’s first crush. Myeongyi attends his high school reunion nine years later for one reason: to see Han Seonho again. He has a flicker of hope about the other man’s affections for him, but that hope is immediately destroyed after seeing the bright gold ring on Seonho’s left hand and listening to their classmates’ probing questions. Seonho follows Myeongyi outside after he excuses himself to go smoke, regardless of the state of his lungs. Surprisingly, this signals the start of their illicit love affair. Heaven Official’s Blessing (Tian Guan Ci Fu)![]() The clouds tremble, thunder rumbles, and Xie Lian reappears, this time with an apologetic smile! He was a beloved martial god known as the Crown Prince of Xianle eight hundred years ago. Now, for the third time, he ascends to the heavenly realm, but only as a miserable scrap-collecting god with no followers behind him. Xie Lian is alone in the dark moonlit night on his first expedition. A lovely man clothed in crimson leads him through the jungle there. However, as quickly as he emerged, he vanished into a swarm of silver butterflies. Xie Lian eventually discovers that this enigmatic figure is Hua Cheng, the Crimson Rain Sought Flower, a Ghost King feared by both demons and gods. But before Xie Lian can figure out why Hua Cheng would assist a Heavenly Official such as himself, he meets San Lang. San Lang, a young man with extensive knowledge of not just the Ghost King but also the now-forgotten Crown Prince, chooses to follow Xie Lian on his mission to unravel the mysteries of the past. Monochrome Factor![]() Monochrome Factor is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kaili Sorano. It was first serialized in Mag Garden’s bi-monthly manga magazine Comic Blade Masamune. An anime adaptation premiered on Japan’s terrestrial television network, T.V. Tokyo, on April 7, 2008. The plot centers around Akira Nikaido, a typical slacker who is enjoying a routine life in high school. That is until he meets the enigmatic Shirogane, a man who emerges out of nowhere and informs him that they share a destiny. When Akira hears this, he is taken aback and refuses to believe it. Akira’s buddy Aya forgets something at school one night and asks Akira to help her find it. He agrees, but he is attacked by a shadow monster while there. Shirogane persuades him that the equilibrium between the human and shadow worlds has been thrown off, and that Akira must become a “shin”—a creature of the shadow world—in order to help restore it. The anime features shonen-ai themes that are not present in the novel. DAKAICHI -I’m Being Harassed By The Sexiest Man of the Year- (Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu.)![]() Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu is a Japanese manga series by Hashigo Sakurabi. It has been serialized in the yaoi monthly magazine Magazine Be × Boy since July 2013 and has been collected in eight tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation aired from October 5 to December 28, 2018. Takato Saijou has been named “Sexiest Man of the Year” five times. He is a seasoned actor with 20 years of experience who is conscious of his superb looks. Takato feels proud of his career and views the title as suitable. But when acting newcomer Junta Azumaya, who debuted only three years ago, ends his reign, Takato’s disbelief turns to enmity. Even in the new drama, he’s been cast in, Junta seems to have overtaken him, stealing Takato’s normal starring role. The bright grin and friendly words that accompany Junta’s actions are the most vexing. All this enmity boils over when Junta captures Takato in a drunken stupor. Takato confronts the young actor with harsh words and nasty statements, which Junta seizes on. Junta may now blackmail Takato Saijou by videotaping him fighting a co-star. When Takato asks Junta for the price of his enemy’s silence, he is horrified to learn that Junta’s requirements are only achievable in the bedroom! My Very Own Hero (Hitorijime My Hero)![]() Hitorijime My Hero is a yaoi manga series by Memeco Arii. It has been serialized in Ichijinsha’s Gateau since February 2012. An anime television series aired from July 8, 2017, to September 23, 2017. Masahiro Setagawa is a despondent adolescent who is frequently used as an errand boy by the neighborhood bullies. Masahiro, who is defenseless, understands that no one will ever save him. His life is turned upside down when he encounters Kousuke Ooshiba, a man known as the “Bear Killer” who takes out neighborhood gangs. Masahiro and his former friend, Kensuke Ooshiba, start high school a year later, only to discover that Kousuke is their math teacher. As the three become closer, Masahiro begins to regard Kousuke as his “hero,” and Kousuke develops a strong desire to protect Masahiro. However, their usual lives are turned upside down when Kensuke’s childhood buddy, Asaya Hasekura, returns, surprised to see Kensuke as more than just a friend. Will the three boys be able to function normally in high school? Or will forbidden love keep them apart for the rest of their lives? Hybrid Child![]() Shungiku Nakamura, the creator of Junjou Romantica, wrote and drew Hybrid Child, a one-shot Japanese manga. It is licensed in North America by Digital Manga Publishing, which released the manga on August 16, 2006, through its imprint, June. Marine Entertainment published a drama CD in 2005. In 2011, it was announced that an OVA adaptation of the manga was in the works. Kuroda, a skillful craftsman, produced Hybrid Child—creatures who are neither robots nor dolls, but rather a reflection of the love offered to them. They may sense human emotions and have their own consciousness, but they are not true people who need love to flourish. Kotarou Izumi is the young heir to the noble Izumi family; therefore, bringing an abandoned Hybrid Child he found in the trash into their household is frowned upon. When he is not paying attention, his family tries to throw away Hazuki—name Kotarou’s for the Hybrid Child—multiple times. But, as they overcome these challenges, their love and the link that binds them grows stronger. However, it takes ten years for them to realize that a Hybrid Child may not have an infinite life span. The novel Hybrid Child is a collection of three short love stories about the relationship between artificial people and their owners. Maiden Rose (Hyakujitsu no Bara)![]() Maiden Rose (Hyakujitsu no Bara) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Fusanosuke Inariya. Digital Manga Publishing released vol. 1 on May 18, 2010. A two-episode original video animation adaptation based on the first volume of the series was released on May 29, 2009. A promise binds two soldiers from opposing countries as master and servant. Taki Reizen is a Commander of magnificent beauty who bears the fate of his people on his shoulders. Klaus, nicknamed “Mad Dog” because of his gruff demeanor, has pledged his knighthood to him. Regardless, many around them are cold and judgmental, full of varied reservations. What would become of love made bitter by war’s savagery, for all their sincere feelings? The Titan’s Bride (Kyojinzoku no Hanayome)![]() The Titan’s Bride (Kyojinzoku no Hanayome) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Itkz. It follows the relationship between Kōichi Mizuki, a human student, and Caius Lao Bistail, a giant prince. The series was adapted into an anime series in 2020. Kouichi Mizuki’s high school basketball career comes to an end on a high note, as he leads his team to victory in their final match at nationals. He is looking forward to spending more time socializing now that he is no longer involved in club activities and perhaps even finding time for romance. When a mysterious circle takes Kouichi to Tildant, the country of giants, fate has other plans for him. When Kouichi arrives, he encounters Caius Lao Bistail, the titan king and the perpetrator of his summoning. Caius is pleased, claiming Kouichi as his fated bride and requesting that he bear his offspring! As Caius throws Kouichi down onto a magnificent bed, it quickly becomes clear to him that his species, let alone gender, is not a problem. Will Kouichi ever find romance in this relationship that is doomed to fail? Yuri!!! On Ice![]() Yuri!!! On Ice is a Japanese sports anime television series about figure skating. The series premiered on October 6, 2016, and ended on December 22, with a total of 12 episodes. The figure skating was choreographed by Kenji Miyamoto, who also performed routines himself, which were recorded and used as skating sound effects. Yuuri Katsuki, previously Japan’s most promising figure skater, returns to his family home to consider his future options after suffering a shattering defeat at the Grand Prix Finale. Yuuri’s window for success in skating is rapidly closing at the age of 23, and his love of pork cutlets and proclivity for gaining weight aren’t helping either. Yuuri, on the other hand, finds himself in the spotlight after a video of him performing a dance previously executed by five-time world champion Victor Nikiforov goes viral. Victor shows up unexpectedly at Yuuri’s residence and offers to be his tutor. Yuuri accepts excitedly as one of his biggest fans, setting off his adventure to reclaim his place on the world stage. But the battle is tough, as Russia’s rising prodigy, Yuri Plisetsky, is hell-bent on defeating Yuuri and regaining Victor’s tutelage. Check out: 10 Of The Best Anime Like Yuri!!! On Ice Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi – World’s Greatest First Love (Sekaiichi Hatsuloi)![]() Sekaiichi Hatsuloi is a B.L. manga series written and illustrated by Shungiku Nakamura. In 2011, the manga was adapted into an anime television series. The anime series began its broadcast run on April 9, 2011. An original animation DVD was bundled with the fifth and sixth volumes of the manga series, released in March and September 2011. It’s a struggle for Ritsu Onodera to establish himself in the profession after having to deal with hostility from his coworkers for working under his father’s name. He leaves his job at his dad’s publishing company to join Marukawa Publishing. Ritsu gets assigned to the Emerald editing department instead of the literary section, a staff that works under tight deadlines. Ritsu meets Masamune Takano, an infamous editor-in-chief who demands results. Takano is Ritsu’s high school love, and the pain of that tragedy has caused him to be hesitant about falling in love again. Takano’s promise to have Ritsu confess he loves him again signifies the reestablishment of their relationship after several years apart. Sekaiichi Hatsukoi follows three couples that are interconnected in the manga industry, each of whom is experiencing the blossoming of first love. Ai no Kusabi![]() Ai no Kusabi is a Japanese novel originally serialized in the yaoi magazine Shōsetsu in June between December 1986 and October 1987. The story was collected into a hardbound novel that was released in Japan in 1990. The novel was partially adapted into a two-episode original video animation (OVA) by Anime International Company (AIC). A new twelve-episode OVA adaptation, scheduled for release in 2010, was canceled for financial reasons. The project was picked up again and was released on January 18, 2012. A person’s position on the planet Amoi is mostly determined by the color of their hair. This society is ruled by Jupiter, an A.I. supercomputer, and its governing board of immaculate blondes known as Blondies who live in Tanagura, the capital city. The darker-haired humans, on the other hand, spend their lives in the golden “pleasure metropolis” of Midas and its surrounding slum Ceres. They are referred to as “mongrels,” and the majority of them are unable to move out of the slums. Three years ago, a kid named Riki vanished from Ceres’ slums. Riki, once the legendary head of the gang Bison, was forced to relinquish everything he had earned after a chance encounter with an elite Blondie, Iason Mink. The boy was kidnapped and forced to become Iason’s pet. Riki has spent the last three years bearing innumerable blows to his pride, his stay in Tanagura little more than a sort of torture. Bison has rallied behind Riki again now that he has returned. However, the danger he is in is greater than ever before—there is always someone willing to sell him out. Twittering Birds Never Fly: The Clouds Gather![]() Yashiro, the merciless boss of the yakuza organization Shinsekai, is also a blatant sexual deviant and masochist. He now participates in solely physical interactions after being hurt by the only person he has ever fallen in love with. Yashiro’s supervisor one day appoints Chikara Doumeki, a freshly released prisoner, to be Yashiro’s new bodyguard. Doumeki, despite being stoic and watchful, is also clumsy and impotent, much to Yashiro’s chagrin. Despite his own philosophy of avoiding becoming involved with his subordinates, Yashiro finds himself curiously pulled to Doumeki, who continues to reject his advances. Despite his refusals, Doumeki admires Yashiro and wishes to remain at his side, but he knows he will never be able to please his employer. As the two become closer, their tangled pasts begin to emerge. Will their pasts get in the way of their new feelings? Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Mo Dao Zu Shi)![]() Xian: the immortal state that all cultivators aim for. However, beneath the surface lay a dark energy—the forbidden Mo Dao, or demonic way. This is the path that cultivator Wei Wuxian experiments on during his lessons, thanks to a terrible series of catastrophes. His ascension to power is marked by chaos and destruction, but his reign of terror is cut short when the cultivation clans overthrow him, and he is killed by his closest ally. Wei Wuxian is reincarnated in the body of a madman thirteen years later and reunited with Lan Wangji, a former classmate. This is the start of a strange mystery that is plaguing the clans and threatening to disturb their daily lives. Mo Dao Zu Shi follows these two guys as they attempt to solve the mysteries of the spiritual world. Fighting demons, ghosts, and other cultivators, the two wind up forging an unanticipated relationship. No. 6![]() No. 6 is a manga drawn by Hinoki Kino was serialized in Kodansha’s Aria magazine from January 2011 to November 2013. An 11-episode anime adaptation by Bones was broadcast on Fuji T.V.’s Noitamina programming block from July to September 2011. A novel series written by Atsuko Asano was published in nine volumes between October 2003 and June 2011. Many years ago, following the end of a horrific world war, humanity sought refuge in six city-states that were calm and flawless… on the surface. Shion, an elite resident of the city-state No. 6, on the other hand, received a fresh perspective on the society he lives in as a result of a fortuitous encounter with a curious youngster named Nezumi. Nezumi turned out to be one of many people who lived in the dismal wasteland beyond the gates of the ostensibly utopian city. Despite knowing that the other boy was a fugitive, Shion opted to take him in for the night and protect him, which had significant consequences: Shion and his mother lost their status as aristocrats and were transported elsewhere, and the city’s darker side began to emerge. Shion and Nezumi have been reunited for the first time in a long time—the former elite and the boy on the run are about to embark on an adventure that will, in time, unveil the shattering truths of No. 6. The Stranger by The Beach![]() The Stranger by the Beach is a Japanese boys’ love manga series written and illustrated by Kanna Kii. The first book, L’étranger de la Plage, was serialized in the bimonthly manga magazine On BLUE from 2013 to 2014. It has been published in English by the digital distribution platform Renta! under the title The Stranger By The Beach. An anime film adaptation premiered on September 11, 2020. Shun Hashimoto is an openly gay aspiring novelist from Okinawa who was abandoned by his parents after coming out to them. Mio Chibana is a shy, orphaned high school student who spends a lot of time by the water. When the two meet on the beach one day, Shun is immediately smitten by Mio. The days go by as they get closer and closer until Mio abruptly says that he must leave for the mainland. Three years pass until Mio, now 20, returns to Okinawa to profess his feelings for Shun. Shun’s life, however, has changed in those three years. Will he be able to accept Mio’s feelings and commit to such a long-term relationship? Yarichin Bitch Club![]() Ogeretsu Tanaka’s Yarichin Bitch Club is a Japanese web manga series written and illustrated by him. Yarichin Bitch Club has been self-published on Pixiv since 2012, and Gentosha released it in print in 2016. Grizzly also created two unique animated videos for the webcomic, which were published on direct-to-DVD in 2018. Takashi Toono had no idea what to anticipate when he transferred to Morimori Academy, a private all-boys boarding school in the mountains. However, it’s just like any other guys’ school, and because he arrived halfway through the year, he feels like an outcast—that is, until the bright and cheery Kyousuke Yaguchi introduces himself. Toono chooses to join the low-effort “Photography Club” due to the school’s mandatory group policy, but the club is not what it appears to be. The “Yarichin Bitch Club” members provide sexual services to pent-up boys at the academy for no other purpose than a love of sex. Worse, he has a monthly sex quota to meet, and the penalty for failing is severe: the club will forcefully accept his innocence. However, when time runs out, Toono is mortified and at a loss on what to do. Yaguchi and Yuu Kashima, a fellow transfer student and club member who shares Toono’s plight, are by Toono’s side throughout his journey. While the first years in the club battle with their sticky situation, the group as a whole must deal with sex, secrets, and even stalkers! Sukisho (Suki na Mono wa Suki Dakara Shou ga Nai!!)![]() Sukisho is a Japanese visual novel that was released on September 10, 1999, by UNiSONSHIFT. It was later turned into a light book series and an anime television series, both of which ran from January to March 2005 and were animated by Zexcs. Hashiba Sora has lost all of his memories after falling from a fourth-story window. When Fujimori Sunao arrives at his school as his new roommate, Fujimori introduces himself as Ran to Hashiba. Both Fujimori and Hashiba have a split personalities that they formed as children. Yoru and Ran, their dual identities, are madly in love. Even though what their other selves do with each other at night scares Fujimori and Hashiba out, they begin to fall for each other. Hashiba Sora discovers several unexpected details about their youth as a result of their friendship. Super Lovers![]() Miyuki Abe, creator of Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East, created the Japanese yaoi manga series Super Lovers, which was serialized in the magazine Emerald. In April 2016, an anime adaptation aired. In January 2017, the second season premiered. Haru Kaidou, the family’s eldest kid, travels all the way to Canada when he learns that his mom is dying. When he arrives, he learns that not only did his mom lie to him, but he also has to take care of his antisocial brother, Ren Kaidou, who is more comfortable around dogs than people. Initially, Haru has trouble reaching out to Ren because of his skeptical nature, but their bond grows over time. After Haru finishes high school, Ren says they’ll live together in Japan. Haru, however, forgets everything about the summer they spent together, including the vow he made. Five years later, Ren arrives in Tokyo, expecting Haru to keep his promise; however, Ren is just a random kid who claims to be his brother to Haru. Junjou Romantica![]() Junjou Romantica is a Boys’ love series by Shungiku Nakamura. It has expanded into several CD dramas, a manga series, a light novel series, and a 37-episode anime series. A spinoff titled Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi (lit. “The World’s Greatest First Love”) focusing on a shōjo manga editor and his first love was also animated by Studio Deen in 2011. Misaki Takahashi, a high school student, returns home to find his older brother being fondled by an unknown man. Misaki is perplexed by the sight and discovers that the stranger is Akihiko Usami, a popular novelist, and his brother’s best friend. As the two of them become further acquainted, Akihiko becomes Misaki’s private instructor. However, after discovering the author’s latest boys-love novel, Misaki is unsure whether or not to believe Akihiko about his friendship with the student’s brother. Hiroki Kamijou, a university professor of ancient literature and Akihiko’s buddy, is also mourning a failed romance. While on the verge of a nervous breakdown, he encounters student Nowaki Kusama, who needs his assistance with an approaching exam. Despite repeatedly dismissing Nowaki’s request, Hiroki eventually lends him help. More revelations about the student are made as the two get closer. Furthermore, when affluent adolescent Shinobu Takatsuki learns that his older sister has divorced Hiroki’s coworker You Miyagi, he immediately wants to date the same man who saved Shinobu from a robbery three years before. Even still, You is not convinced and tries to scare him away. However, the instructor quickly understands that Shinobu is willing to go to any length for their destined passion. Junjou Romantica is a collection of three love stories that tell the story of each couple’s romance. Kirepapa![]() Chisato Takatsukasa, a 35-year-old author, has a young appearance that would fool anyone into thinking he is in his early twenties. His work is influenced by his favorite, best-selling mystery author Saki Shunka, who is as mysterious as the storylines of the books she writes. Chisato is also the overprotective father of 15-year-old Riju, believing that the “friends” his son brings over on a regular basis are nothing more than predators looking for the ideal moment to contaminate his beautiful boy. As a result, Chisato will go to any length to guarantee they never return, even if it means turning to the most severe measures. But there is no one he despises more than Riju’s relentless best buddy Shunsuke Sakaki, who refuses to go no matter what Chisato does. However, the objectives of these characters are hidden as mysteries just beneath the surface. Why is Chisato suspicious of Riju’s pals, and what does Shunsuke know about the mysterious author whose father his friend’s father idolizes? Loveless![]() Loveless is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yun Kōga. It is serialized in the Japanese magazine Monthly Comic Zero Sum by Ichijinsha and collected in thirteen tankōbon as of July 2017. A 12-episode anime television series adaptation was made by J.C. Staff, broadcast in a post-midnight slot on T.V. Asahi and ABC from April 2005 to June 2005. In the universe of Loveless, everyone is born with cat ears and a tail, which only disappears when they participate in sexual activity. As a result, they have come to represent virginity and innocence. Fighting is also limited to “fighting pairs” or couples, with one serving as the Sacrifice and the other as the Fighter. The first takes the harm, while the second assaults. Ritsuka Aoyagi is a 12-year-old child who has amnesia for unclear reasons. His brother recently died, and as if his life hadn’t been difficult enough, on his first day at his new school, he is contacted by a stranger named Agatsuma Soubi, who claims to have known his late brother. Ritsuka discovers that Agatsuma and his brother used to be rivals and that Agatsuma has inherited Ritsuga now that his brother is no longer alive. They work together to uncover the truth about his brother’s death and the organization known as the “Seven Moons,” which may have been involved. Meanwhile, Ritsuka and Agatsuma appear to be growing closer than they expected. Given![]() Given is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Natsuki Kizu. It has been serialized in the bimonthly manga magazine Chéri+ since 2013, and has been collected into six tankōbon volumes. The series has been adapted multiple times, notably as an audio drama in 2016, an 11-episode anime television series in 2019, an anime film in 2020, and a live-action television drama in 2021. Mafuyu Satou goes out of his gloomy apartment, gripping his Gibson guitar tightly, to begin another day of high school. While napping in a peaceful location on the gymnasium stairway, he runs across fellow student Ritsuka Uenoyama, who chastises him for allowing his guitar’s strings to rust and break. Satou begs Uenoyama to mend the instrument and teach him how to play after noticing his understanding of it. Uenoyama eventually agrees and invites him to join his two bandmates, bassist Haruki Nakayama and drummer Akihiko Kaji, for a jam session. Satou’s voice is stunningly lovely, and Uenoyama is determined to make Satou the band’s lead singer. Satou accepts the offer following an emotional reunion with an old buddy, despite his initial reluctance. Satou must not only learn to play the guitar with the help of his new pals but also come to grips with the enigmatic circumstances that lead him to be its owner. Doukyuusei Classmates![]() Asumiko Nakamura’s Doukyuusei Classmates is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by her. Classmates, which debuted in the manga magazine Opera in July 2006, has inspired a slew of sequels and spinoffs. Doukyusei: Classmates, an anime film adaptation of the first volume of the series, was released in February 2016 by A-1 Pictures. Hikaru Kusakabe is a typical, carefree rock band member who is always focused on the present. During the summer, his entire class is required to participate in a choral festival. By chance, he comes upon his classmate Rihito Sajou, who is known for being an honor student with high grades, rehearsing his singing alone. Sajou can’t seem to get their class song right, and Kusakabe, happy to see a new side to his straight-laced classmate, offers to assist him in preparing for the event. Despite the fact that their lifestyles and personalities are diametrically opposed, they become closer over time. But, with the uncertainty of the future looming, what will become of them and their budding relationship? So there it is, our 35 yaoi anime favorites. We’re sure we missed a few, but that just means you get to tell us all about them in the comments. And don’t forget, if your favorite didn’t make the list, let us know why you think it should have, and maybe we can add it in for next time. As always, thanks for reading and happy watching! from https://caffeineanime.com/35-best-yaoi-anime/
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