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boys' love
What does boys' love mean?
The broad publishing category, abbreviated BL, covering male homosexual romance content generally created for a female audience, spanning both chaste and explicit works.
"Boys' Love has exploded internationally thanks to live-action dramas."
Origin
Wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English) 'Boys' Love', ボーイズラブ, abbreviated BL.
Frequently asked questions
What is Boys' Love?
It's the broad publishing category, abbreviated BL, covering male homosexual romance content generally created for a female audience, spanning both chaste and explicit works.
Is Boys' Love the same as yaoi?
BL is the umbrella term covering the whole range, while yaoi usually refers to the more explicit end of that spectrum.
What does BL stand for?
BL stands for Boys' Love, a Japanese-made English term for male-male romance media.
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