Discover the best BL series that celebrate Pride Month. From Japan, the authentic and touching story of Cherry Magic breaks stereotypes. In South Korea, Semantic Error showcases the possibility of love through collaboration. In China, The Untamed captivates with its hidden love amidst censorship. In Thailand, KinnPorsche revolutionizes the genre with its mature and exciting romance in the world of the mafia. And in the United Kingdom, Heartstopper sensitively addresses LGBTQ+ themes and promotes acceptance and self-love. Let yourself be captivated by these series full of romance between boys from different cultures and countries!

 

Cherry Magic is a Japanese comedy and romance series that had a significant and important impact on the world of BL series in Japan. Breaking away from the usual clichés, the story stood out for its authentic and sensitive portrayal of homosexual characters. The series has been praised for its mature approach, exploration of relevant themes such as acceptance and self-discovery, and its ability to create realistic and emotional relationships.

 

 

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Cherry Magic follows the life of Kurosawa, a 30-year-old man who discovers that he can read people's thoughts by touching them. Unintentionally, he uses this unexpected power and accidentally touches Kurosawa Yuichi, who is the most popular handsome guy in the company, and discovers that Yuichi is in love with him. As their relationship develops, Kurosawa must learn to deal with the ups and downs of love and trust, while both explore their feelings and challenge social stereotypes.

 

Semantic Error is a South Korean romance series that "opened" a new perspective for the country regarding men playing homosexual characters. This is the case with one of the protagonists, who actively promotes in a K-Pop group and refused to allow his performance to be downplayed or taken as a joke. Unlike some others, both protagonists openly discuss their involvement as what it is—an act derived from their work that seeks to make minorities visible and show that romance between boys is also love and is as normal as heterosexual couples.

 

 

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Chu Sang-Woo, a computer science student, and Jang Jae-Young, a campus star from the Department of Design, are forced to work together on a liberal arts project. Despite their opposite personalities, their collaboration becomes inevitable. As they struggle to overcome their differences, unexpected complications arise, and a special connection begins to form between them. "Semantic Error" tells the story of an engineer and an artist as they navigate the challenges of working together and discover the possibility of love.

 

In China, a communist country living under censorship, BL series are known as "Bromance": intimate, non-sexual friendship between men, even though the stories they are based on may be novels with openly homosexual men. One of the most famous series in recent years is The Untamed, a drama and fantasy series that, despite the censorship of the true relationship of its protagonists, managed to convey the love and devotion they felt.

 

 

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The Untamed is based on the successful novel Mo Dao Zu Shi. The story follows Wei Wuxian, a talented cultivator skilled in Taoist martial arts, and his "friend" Lan Wangji as they confront conspiracies, monsters, and challenges to uncover the truth behind a murder and a series of catastrophic events that follow. Together, very, very closely, they unravel dark secrets and form a powerful "friendship."

 

The Thai series KinnPorsche has shaken up the BL genre by offering a mature and exciting story. Breaking away from the usual clichés, it features adult characters and combines romance with action in the context of the mafia. The series is unafraid to show the characters in their true nature, without justifying their actions but understanding the world they operate in. With skillful handling of multiple couples and storylines, and outstanding performances from the cast, KinnPorsche became a revolution in the Thai BL industry by offering an LGBTQ+ story of romance, drama, and action.

 

 

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Porsche, a young man burdened with the responsibility of taking care of his younger brother and trapped in debts imposed by his uncle, is forced to become the bodyguard of Kinn, the heir to an influential criminal family. As he immerses himself in this dangerous world, Porsche faces a series of challenges, secrets, and intense emotions, risking his life in the process. In his quest to uncover the truth about his parents' death, Porsche finds himself in an emotional dilemma between trust and love.

 

Heartstopper is a British series that has had a profoundly positive impact on its audience. The series has been acclaimed for its authentic and sensitive portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes and its focus on acceptance and self-love. It has been praised for delicately addressing issues such as sexual identity, bullying, and the importance of friendship. Viewers have found in the series a reflection of their own experiences and have praised its ability to generate empathy and understanding towards sexual diversity.

 

 

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In Heartstopper, the story follows the lives of two high school students, Charlie and Nick, as they navigate the complicated journey of discovering their sexuality and the blossoming of their love. As their relationship develops, they face personal challenges and fight against intolerance and discrimination, finding solace and support in love and friendship.