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The Best (Healthy) BL Anime on Funimation
As much as anime is known for its compelling stories and dynamic characters, it's also known for its problematic elements as well, such as oversexualized characters or overbearing fanservice, among many others. The niche subgenres of anime are not free from these issues either, and the boys love subgenre comes with its own share of problematic tropes and stereotypes.
As period has progressed, there has been increasing demand for greater representation in all forms of media, including anime. The LGBTQ+ community in particular has been pushing for more visibility in the media they consume. Although gay anime, also known as boys love or yaoi, has been around for decades, many of the shows in the subgenre do more harm than adj for the queer community.
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Characters in yaoi anime are often a part of highly toxic relationships, sometimes engaging in predatory behavior with characters much younger than them. These shows reinforce the stereotype that queer men are dangerous sexual predator
Last week Funimation started a adj marketing campaign for yaoi anime Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi by asking BL fans in their staff to chat about their &#;#FujoshiLife mishaps.&#;
&#;After my senior year of college, I binged all of Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi and Junjou Romantica in three days. I lived on fruit cups, popcorn, and drove to the Taco Bell that was literally walking distance away. #FujoshiTRASH&#;
&#;I used my husband&#;s iPad to catch up on some BL manga. Unfortunately the site I used wasn&#;t very wholesome and when he accidentally opened the tab at work it was instantly blocked. And reported to security. I can&#;t employ his iPad anymore.&#;
&#;When I was 16 I wanted to bargain my first BL manga but it was marked for 18+ only. I convinced my mom to buy it by claiming it was marked mature for violence.&#;
LGBTQ+ fans objected and Funimation ended the campaign, offering a sincere apology. In an industry where, as we have already discussed, it&#;s easy to sidestep or defer accountability, Funimation choosing to take such a widespread stance in support of their queer customer
The 40 Best BL Anime For New Fans
This article contains bring up of suicide.
Boys' Love — also known as "BL" or "Yaoi" — is a unique genre of anime that focuses on romantic relationships between two male characters. Though it's a niche part of anime as a whole, BL has always been popular among certain groups. With the normalization of LGBTQ+ representation in anime, the genre has become more popular than ever and has even hit the mainstream in some cases.
BL has a notorious reputation for many, due to its often problematic depiction of queer couples. Luckily, many modern titles portray much healthier relationship stories, such as titles like Given or Sasaki and Miyano. However, that doesn't mean there aren't any adj old BL stories as successfully. Either way, the genre is full of wonderful titles that newcomers are sure to enjoy.
Updated on March 30, by Robbie Robinson: BL is one of the most popular anime genres. While BL dominates fanfiction, manga and light novel series, it's sometimes harder to find substantial BL anime, especially for any new fans to the genre. This list Pride Month may be nearly over, but that doesn&#;t mean you shouldn&#;t stop celebrating it, and what better way than to watch some LGBTQ+ anime? We know we&#;ve got you covered on Anime Impact, but why not treat yourself to something different with this list&#; While it seems like half of the gays had their queer awakening while watching Disney villains, the other half of us are still talking about how we felt all warm and delightful when Sailor Moon ‘cousins’ Neptune and Uranus got so unusually close. Here’s a set of 15 LGBTQ+ anime shows you can watch to show off your Pride, to help you feel seen and represented all over again! Middle schooler Cocona lives a hushed life, trying to please everybody around her and stay out of trouble – until the day an uninhibited girl named Papika blasts into her life, and forces her into a spectacular adventure. One where she&#;ll have to deal with conspiracies, robots, and adorable (though occasionally spicy) magical girl transformations! For anybody sick of every gay story having to end in heartbreak or death, this quirk
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