Get ready for the highly anticipated second season of the beloved Chinese BL donghua, “Beryl and Sapphire“! Xiaolü He Xiaolan Season 2: Mowang Pian is set to enchant fans this 2023 as part of Bilibili’s exciting summer seasonal lineup. Alongside other eagerly awaited sequels like Link Click Season 2, Soulmate Adventure Season 2, and Immortality … Read more
Chinese BL Anime, also known as Danmei Donghua, has gained significant popularity in recent years, captivating audiences with its engaging narratives and compelling characters. BL Anime refers to animated series that depict romantic relationships between male characters. These stories explore themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery, resonating with a diverse and dedicated fanbase around the … Read more
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
Mo Dao Zu Shi, the captivating Chinese anime series based on the popular web novel of the same name and also known as The Founder of Diabolism, or Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey through a world filled with intricate characters and deep emotional connections. At its core, the series delves … Read more
Lie Huo Jiao Chou, also known as Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire had been one of the most spectacular danmei donghua in years, and it’s probably my favorite donghua adaptation from a BL novel by Priest. Despite her other works such as Silent Reading, Liu Yao, and The Defective might have been an even more … Read more
Shan He Jian Xin, also known as Mountain and Rivers, Heart of the Sword, is one of the top donghua adaptations in the danmei and lower fantasy categories of Chinese animation. It is an adaptation of the popular BL novel Qian Qiu, or Thousand Autumns by author Meng Xi Shi. This donghua has become a … Read more
Chinese BL anime has grown in popularity over the years, captivating audiences with its beautiful animation and captivating romantic storylines. But beyond the surface level of romance, there are deeper themes and messages present in the genre. Exploring Themes and Messages in Chinese BL Anime In this blog post, we’ll delve into the themes … 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