Bl Anime reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 296 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 19 posts to rank the best Bl Anime brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BoysLoveAnime, r/shoujo, r/anime, r/AnimeReccomendations, r/GivenAnime. Top-rated brands include Given (4.6/5), Cherry Magic (4.9/5), Banana Fish (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews296
Subreddits11
Posts19
Brands98
Products7
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#1
Given
4.6
(34)
"I also watched Given and Sakaki to Miyano I love them both so very much."
"1. Given (but you’ve seen that)"
"One of the best anime I've ever seen"
"If you want Sasaki and Miyano but with some tragic backstories and a musical sub-plot: Given"
"Given. Junjou Romantica, The Titan's Bride, Dakaichi: I'm Being Harassed By the Sexiest Man in the World."
"There are tons and tons of good ones!"
"Ive watched given and i LOVED it."
"Given"
"Given!"
"If you haven't seen Given yet, I think that should be your next watch for sure. It's incredible."
#2
Cherry Magic
4.9
(14)
"My favourites are Stranger By The Shore and Cherry Magic, highly recommend them"
"If you want a more mature/grown up romance: Cherry magic"
"Cherry magic is the best bl anime"
"Cherry Magic is amazing"
"If you have crunchyroll, they also have a live action Cherry Magic. It's really good"
"Cherry Magic"
"Cherry Magic"
"Cherry Magic is amazing"
"CHERRY MAGIC"
"I loved Cherry magic so so much"
#3
Banana Fish
4.2
(11)
"Banana fish (bl coded, not explicitly bl)"
"Banana fish"
"Banana fish and tasogare outfocus give you a bit of range."
"Banana Fish (though I think the manga is better)"
"Banana Fish"
"For more serious stuff, I recommend Love Stage and Banana Fish."
"Banana fish"
"Banana Fish"
"Banana fish"
"Uhh i woupdnt recommend banana fish as a starter but its insanely good with themes besides BL."
#4
Sasaki and Miyano
4.7
(9)
"Sasaki to Miyano (top tier)"
"SASAKI AND MIYANO"
"Sasaki and Miyano is very gentle."
"Sasaki and Miyano is very wholesome and cute"
"For something entirely sweet and wholesome there's Sasaki and Miyano"
"Sasaki and Miyano. Sweet High School romance. Very wholesome."
"Sasaki and miyano (may be wrong spelling)"
"Sasaki Miyano"
"Sasaki to Miyano's second couple: Hirano to Kagiura (manga)"
#5
The Stranger by the Shore
4.4
(9)
"My favourites are Stranger By The Shore and Cherry Magic, highly recommend them"
"Stranger By the Shore was SO GOOD"
"Stranger By The Shore."
"The Stranger by the Shore. BL movie based on a really toughing manga."
"The Stranger by the shore (movie)"
"STRANGER BY THE SHORE"
"Just remembered there's a couple bl movies."
"Stranger by the Shore is a personal favorite of mine."
"The Stranger by the Beach (Japanese and manga)"
#6
Twilight Out of Focus
5.0
(8)
"3. Twilight Out of Focus (realllllly good)"
"If you want a BL that actually calls out some of the problematic tropes in BL: Twilight Out of Focus"
"Japanese bl anime:"
"There are tons and tons of good ones!"
"Twilight Out Of Focus (new and ongoing)"
"Twilight Outfocus (def give the spin offs a read)"
"I second Twilight Out of Focus (Tasogare outfocus). Love the manga and the anime."
"Recent: Tasogare Outfocus(this season), Given"
#7
Sasaki to Miyano
5.0
(8)
"The cutest BL anime I know ^^ The dub is great, too"
"If you want something INCREDIBLY SWEET to imo, a fault: Sasaki and Miyano"
"Japanese bl anime:"
"There are tons and tons of good ones!"
"*Sasaki and Miyano*"
"Sasaki and Miyano"
"Sasaki to miyano is definitely a wholesome bl anime!"
"Sasaki to Miyano"
#8
Yuri on Ice
4.2
(9)
"*Yuri on Ice*"
"Yuri on ice"
"*Yuri on Ice*"
"Yuri on Ice"
"YURI ON ICE"
"Yuri on Ice (Japanese anime and manga)"
"Yuri on ice"
"Yuri on Ice sports anime about ice skating"
"You can try Yuri on Ice. It's been a while and I don't remember if it was good, I felt it was more focused on the competition ice skating aspect while the romance was more of a background thing."
#9
Dakaichi
4.5
(8)
"There are tons and tons of good ones!"
"*Dakaichi*"
"Dakaichi"
"I would add dakaichi, yes-no-maybe, and tadaima okaeri."
"DAKAICHI"
"Dakaichii"
"Dakaichi is really good too!"
"Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu (or Dakaichi)"
#10
Mignon
4.7
(7)
"Mignon (top tier)"
"MIGNON"
"Mignon"
"Mignon"
"Here to recommend Mignon. It's Sooooo good. A little darker but the plot is amazing and has a very real life feel."
"Mignon (Korean bl Anime)"
"Mignon"
#11
Sekaiichi Hatsukoi
4.7
(7)
"A must watch"
"One of the best anime I've ever seen"
"Japanese bl anime:"
"*Sekaichi Hatsukoi*"
"If you saw sekaichi hatsuko then note that junjo romantica is set in the same universe."
"Sekaiichi Hatsukoi"
"Old classics: Junjou Romantica, Sekaichi Hatsukoi"
#12
Doukyuusei
4.7
(7)
"Dokyusei(fav BL for me)"
"CLASSMATES/DOKYUSEI"
"Doukyuusei"
"Other than what was already mentioned: Doukyuusei"
"Doukyuusei/Classmates (movie)"
"I’d also recommend doukyuusei"
"Doukyusei"
#13
Mo Dao Zu Shi
4.6
(7)
"There are tons and tons of good ones!"
"I actually like MXTX's Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation anime even more!"
"Mo dao zu shi"
"MO dao zu shi"
"MO DAO ZU SHI"
"Mo Dao Zu Shi [Chinese Anime, It's manhua and the Novel(for more explicit content) ]"
"Mo Dao Zu Shi? It has a solid Japanese dub and its novel source material has BL in it, but the BL was toned down and censored in the animated adaptation... However, the "undertones" are there even though it's not really in your face till maybe season 3 lol."
#14
Tadaima, Okaeri
4.8
(6)
"Tadaima, okaeri (top tier)"
"Japanese bl anime:"
"Also adding these which i haven't seen mentioned:"
"Just finished airing and it’s so good"
"A BL comedy is "The highschool life of fudanshi"."
"Tadaima, Okaeri"
#15
Hitorijime My Hero
4.5
(6)
"There are tons and tons of good ones!"
"Hitorijime my hero"
"Hitorijime my hero"
"Also, hitorijime my hero."
"Hitorijime My Hero"
"HITORIJIME MY HERO"
#16
Junjou Romantica
4.8
(5)
"A must watch"
"Japanese bl anime:"
"*Junjou Romantica*"
"Junjo Romantica"
"Old classics: Junjou Romantica"
#17
Heaven Official's Blessing
4.8
(5)
"There are tons and tons of good ones!"
"Also adding these which i haven't seen mentioned:"
"Heavens official blessing"
"Heaven Official's Blessing"
"HEAVEN OFFICIALS BLESSING"
#18
Super Lovers
4.8
(5)
"A must watch"
"Japanese bl anime:"
"Also adding these which i haven't seen mentioned:"
"Super lovers"
"I second all of the below recommendations, and will add Super Lovers"
#19
No. 6
3.8
(6)
"No. 6"
"No.6 is based on a novel series. I’d recommend the novels above the anime"
"Personally I love “no. 6” which is a sci-fi shoujo anime with BL subtext"
"NO.6"
"Started “No. 6” last night, I dig it so far!"
"No 6. Dystopian sci fi with a central M/M couple"
#20
Gravitation
4.6
(5)
"Also gravitation, yes, always!"
"Gravitation is still my favorite actual BL mostly cause I love a good slapstick dramedy and a Daisuke Asakura penned and recorded soundtrack for a synth pop based anime is always going to slap."
"*Gravitation*"
"LOVE Gravitation, but be mindful it's from the 90's, so queer/gay representation was not as, healthy (?), as it is today."
"Gravitation"
#21
Love Stage
4.4
(5)
"There are tons and tons of good ones!"
"Love stage"
"Love Stage"
"For more serious stuff, I recommend Love Stage"
"LOVE STAGE"
#22
Hybrid Child
4.5
(4)
"Have some Kleenex ready"
"Hybrid Child"
"Hybrid Child - set of 4 OVAs. Each is a different but connected story and I think two or three were sad ones."
"Hybrid child"
#23
Love Stage!!
4.3
(4)
"One of the best anime I've ever seen"
"Love Stage!!"
"Love stage is very wholesome."
"I also quite like Love Stage, although the premise is sometimes a bit ridiculous."
#24
Hyperventilation
4.3
(4)
"HYPERVENTILLATION"
"Hyperventilation is another one I’ve heard brought up a few times!"
"Bl Anime that I really enjoyed: Hyperventilation (Korean bl Anime)"
"Hyperventilation"
#25
Semantic Error
4.0
(4)
"Semantic Error"
"Here U are, cherry blossoms after winter and Semantic Error are some of the best ones."
"Semantic Error"
"SEMANTIC ERROR"
#26
Yes, No, Maybe
5.0
(3)
"There are tons and tons of good ones!"
"“Yes no or maybe” is really good!"
"Also adding these which i haven't seen mentioned:"
#27
Stranger by the Shore
5.0
(3)
"*Stranger by the Shore*"
"Stranger by the shore"
"*Stranger by the Shore*"
#28
Doukyusei
5.0
(3)
"Doukyusei -Classmates- is one of the best movies out there"
"Doukyuusei (Japanese anime and manga)"
"Classmates"
#29
Twittering Birds Never Fly
4.3
(3)
"Twittering birds never fly (also has a part 2 movie)"
"Movie: Twittering Birds, never fly"
"TWITTERING BIRD NEVER FLY"
#30
My New Boss Is Goofy
4.0
(3)
"My new boss is goofy (not explicitly bl but bl coded)"
"My New Boss is Goofy"
"Some have stronger bl vibes than others, but they all have male characters hanging out together and have cute vibes."
#31
Mask Danshi: This Shouldn't Lead to Love
5.0
(2)
"One of the best anime I've ever seen"
"Korean bl anime:"
#32
Tasogare Outfocus
5.0
(2)
"*Tasogare Outfocus* (upcoming)"
"*Tasogare Outfocus* (coming up)"
#33
The High School Life of Fudanshi
5.0
(2)
"A comedy shorts collection is "The high school life of fudanshi"."
"A BL comedy is "The highschool life of fudanshi"."
#34
Dakaretai Otoko
5.0
(2)
"Other than what was already mentioned: Dakaretai Otoko"
"Dakaretai otoko"
#35
Cherry Love
5.0
(2)
"Cherry love (top tier)"
"Japanese bl anime:"
#36
Classmates
5.0
(2)
"Just remembered there's a couple bl movies."
"[Classmates] would be worth a look."
#37
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
5.0
(2)
"2. Cherry Magic"
"Cherry Magic"
#38
Crunchyroll
5.0
(2)
"I've watched "Love Stage" several times, always makes me laugh."
"I 100% recommend not really a show but a anime movie **The Stranger by the Shore** its really good"
#39
SK8 the Infinity
4.5
(2)
"*SK8 the Infinity*"
"Some have stronger bl vibes than others, but they all have male characters hanging out together and have cute vibes."
#40
Umibe no Etranger
4.5
(2)
"Umibe no etrenger is a BL anime movie. It's very good!"
"Umibe no Etranger, Dokyuusei, Ai no Kusabi"
#41
Buddy Daddies
4.5
(2)
"Here are some BL and BL coded ones that I rarely see mentioned:"
"Some have stronger bl vibes than others, but they all have male characters hanging out together and have cute vibes."
#42
Cherry Blossoms After Winter
4.0
(2)
"Here U are, cherry blossoms after winter and Semantic Error are some of the best ones."
"Cherry Blossoms After Winter"
#43
Love Tractor
4.0
(2)
"Love tractor for sure"
"And Love Tractor is exactly what you want!"
#44
The Stranger by the Beach
4.0
(2)
"The Stranger by the Beach (movie)"
"Stranger by the Beach"
#45
Spiritpact
4.0
(2)
"*Spiritpact*"
"SPIRITPACT"
#46
Yami no Matsuei
3.0
(2)
"Yami no matsuei"
"Yami no Matsuei"
#47
Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu.
5.0
(1)
"Rather spicy, but it has some really good character dynamics"
#48
Umibe no Étranger
5.0
(1)
"One of the best anime I've ever seen"
#49
Love Stage!
5.0
(1)
"*Love Stage!*"
#50
Astra Lost in Space
5.0
(1)
"*Astra Lost in Space*"
#51
Shinsekai Iori
5.0
(1)
"*Shinsekai Iori*"
#52
The Night Beyond the Tricorned Window
5.0
(1)
"Here are some BL and BL coded ones that I rarely see mentioned:"
#53
Case Files of Jeweller Richard
5.0
(1)
"Here are some BL and BL coded ones that I rarely see mentioned:"
#54
Elegant Yokai Apartment
5.0
(1)
"Here are some BL and BL coded ones that I rarely see mentioned:"
#55
Natsume Yujin Cho
5.0
(1)
"Here are some BL and BL coded ones that I rarely see mentioned:"
#56
Fairy Ranmaru
5.0
(1)
"Here are some BL and BL coded ones that I rarely see mentioned:"
#57
The Boy is a Professional Wizard
5.0
(1)
"Here are some BL and BL coded ones that I rarely see mentioned:"
#58
Orenchi No Furo Jijo
5.0
(1)
"Here are some BL and BL coded ones that I rarely see mentioned:"
#59
No.6
5.0
(1)
"*No.6*"
#60
Free
5.0
(1)
"Free (bl coded not explicitly bl)"
#61
The Tyrant Falls in Love
5.0
(1)
"The tyrant falls in love"
#62
Antidote
5.0
(1)
"Antidote"
#63
Tcgf
5.0
(1)
"Tcgf"
#64
Yes, No, or Maybe
5.0
(1)
"Watched Yes, No, or Maybe and really enjoyed it!"
#65
Dakaichi - I am being harassed by the sexiest man of the year
5.0
(1)
"A must watch"
#66
Tadaima
4.0
(1)
"TADAIMA OKAERI"
#67
Antique Bakery
4.0
(1)
"Antique Bakery"
#68
Gakuen Handsome
4.0
(1)
"If you like watching really goofy stuff, I recommend Gakuen Handsome"
#69
The High School Life of a Fudanshi
4.0
(1)
"The High School Life of a Fudanshi (it's about a high school boy who is a fan of BL)"
#70
Old Fashioned Cupcake
4.0
(1)
"Old Fashioned Cupcake"
#71
JJ
4.0
(1)
"It’s very good, even ignoring the main characters’ romance (which is also good). Just be prepared to have JJ’s theme stuck in your head for weeks lol"
#72
Ten Count
4.0
(1)
"Ten Count (It will have an anime someday if it ever gets made. “Where’s 10 Count, Japan?!” It’s been a couple years at this point. Shouldn’t we at least get a date? 😭)"
#73
Dekoboko Sugar Days
4.0
(1)
"Dekoboko sugar days !! (it's a manga) And the top is more the grumpy type than the cold haha. Very cute read"
#74
Twittering Birds
4.0
(1)
"Loved Twittering Birds!!!"
#75
Heaven Official’s Blessing
4.0
(1)
"Heaven Official’s Blessing"
#76
Dramatical Murder
4.0
(1)
"Dramatical Murder"
#77
Case Files of Jeweler Richard
4.0
(1)
"Some have stronger bl vibes than others, but they all have male characters hanging out together and have cute vibes."
#78
Free! Iwatobi Swim Club
4.0
(1)
"Some have stronger bl vibes than others, but they all have male characters hanging out together and have cute vibes."
#79
Play It Cool, Guys
4.0
(1)
"Some have stronger bl vibes than others, but they all have male characters hanging out together and have cute vibes."
#80
Tsurune
4.0
(1)
"Some have stronger bl vibes than others, but they all have male characters hanging out together and have cute vibes."
#81
Millionaire Detective: Balance: Unlimited
4.0
(1)
"Some have stronger bl vibes than others, but they all have male characters hanging out together and have cute vibes."
#82
Tadaima Okaeri
4.0
(1)
"Tadaima Okaeri (just started airing)"
#83
Fuyu no Semi
3.0
(1)
"Fuyu no Semi/Winter Cicada - set of three OVAs, very sad"
#84
Loveless
3.0
(1)
"Loveless"
#85
The Betrayal Knows My Name
3.0
(1)
"The betrayal knows my name"
#86
Sukisho
3.0
(1)
"Sukisho"
#87
SK8
3.0
(1)
"SK8(ANYTHING CAN BE BL IF U THINK HARD ENUF)"
#88
Yes, No or Maybe
3.0
(1)
"YES,NO OR MAYBE"
#89
Gakuen Heaven
3.0
(1)
"Gakuen Heaven"
#90
Tightrope
3.0
(1)
"Tightrope (short manga + 2 ep anime)"
#91
Kyou Kara Maou
3.0
(1)
"Kyou Kara Maou (the anime, avoid the LN) also is shounen ai and plays on the humour aspect a lot."
#92
The Titan’s Bride
3.0
(1)
"The Titan’s Bride"
#93
Hikari - Be My Light
3.0
(1)
"Hikari-Be My Light"
#94
Jie Yao
3.0
(1)
"Jie Yao"
#95
The Night Beyond The Tricornered Window
3.0
(1)
"The Night Beyond The Tricornered Window"
#96
Spirit Pact
3.0
(1)
"Spirit Pact"
#97
Stars Fall
3.0
(1)
"Stars Fall"
#98
Cute Earth Defense Clubs
3.0
(1)
"This one kinda trash, but it's fun trash"
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