Chinese BL Danmei Donghua

In recent years, Chinese BL animation, also known as danmei, has gained significant popularity and recognition worldwide despite the strict censorship that the government implemented lately. These animated series explore the complex and heartfelt relationships between male characters, captivating audiences with their emotional depth and compelling narratives. While historical settings have been a common backdrop … Read more

Chinese BL manhua, a genre encompassing Boys’ Love comics from China, has garnered immense popularity in recent years. These manhuas offer captivating stories that revolve around romance, friendship, and personal growth, often featuring LGBTQ+ themes. We delve into a curated list of 10 Chinese BL manhua titles that fans badly wish to have a danmei … Read more

A journey to the world of Chinese BL animation is not complete without venturing out the path of the infamous MXTX trilogy, or the 3 BL novels of Mo Xiang Tong Xiu that had been adapted into danmei donghua, namely The Founder of Diabolism, Heaven Official’s Blessing, and Scum Villain Self-Saving System. Now, in this … Read more

It’s 2023 and while the censorship in China still somewhat appears as a hindrance in further producing more danmei stories in Chinese animation or donghua, it feels amazing that we are still able to get a look at the genre from the perspective of an outsider.   I must say that my journey into Chinese … Read more

It has been a great year for Chinese animation as we had been delighted this 2022 by many new shows and returning sequels. For BL fans, among the most spectacular ride, we had this year is definitely The Land of Miracles, and the mild bromance we had from Word of Honor, and The Young Brewmaster’s … Read more

Danmei or boys love donghua had been rising in popularity in recent years despite the strong censorship in China. It surely thrives and had become one of the main introductory series for donghua fans outside of China as its fanbase had been growing through the years.       We all know that some of … Read more