Japanese BL dramas/movies

The first five are dramas or movies that I recommend 100 percent, the ones after them have some flaws. The ones at the end of the list are the ones I haven’t yet watched. 

rEtatioU mai 9, 2021
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  • His

    1. His

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    9.5

    So beautiful. rural area. Quiet. I love the atmosphere. Father-daughter relationship. Theoretically it's the second part of "His", but you can just watch this on its own.

  • Kieta Hatsukoi

    2. Kieta Hatsukoi

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    9.5

    perfect teenager romance with some comedy. loved it so much

    Aoki was played so well. I loved Hashimoto.

  • Life Senjou No Bokura

    3. Life Senjou No Bokura

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes

    9.5

    So cute. I haven’t watched the directors cut yet, but people said that it’s even better than this. 

  • After the Restart

    4. After the Restart

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    8.5

    I love this so much. Beautifully shot, great acting. It’s a simple story, but it’s so relaxing. Without much drama, watching this makes you feel fuzzy and happy.

  • His - Koi Suru Tsumori Nante Nakatta

    5. His - Koi Suru Tsumori Nante Nakatta

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes

    9.0

    Prequel to His. Cute and innocent. The beachside town setting is very relaxing.

  • What Did You Eat Yesterday?

    6. What Did You Eat Yesterday?

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    8.5

    40-something gay couple. cooking. I really enjoyed watching this. 

  • 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi

    7. 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Really cute. The plot seems dumb at first but the characters are so cute. Even though there is no on-screen kiss, there was definitely a lot of chemistry between the main couple. 

  • Utsukushii Kare

    8. Utsukushii Kare

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    8.5

    Really enjoyed watching this. The relationship may seem not very healthy, but episode of Kiyois point of view changed a lot.

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  • Seven Days: Monday - Thursday

    9. Seven Days: Monday - Thursday

    Japanese Movie - 2015

    I absolutely loooooove this! It’s older, so the hairstyles are really funny. I like the retro feeling. The characters are so cute. The pacing is very slow, but in a good way? Adapted from a manga.

  • Seven Days: Friday - Sunday

    10. Seven Days: Friday - Sunday

    Japanese Movie - 2015

    Second part of Seven Days. 

  • Hidamari ga Kikoeru

    11. Hidamari ga Kikoeru

    Japanese Movie - 2017

    Adapted from a manga. Innocent and sweet. 

  • Doushitemo Furetakunai

    12. Doushitemo Furetakunai

    Japanese Movie - 2014

    Simple and calm. Adapted from a manga. 

  • Absolute BL

    13. Absolute BL

    Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode

    Parody of bl tropes. I love the intro song. The first episodes were so funny, but after a while the premise gets old. Still a very nice watch. 

  • Boys Love 2

    14. Boys Love 2

    Japanese Movie - 2007

    Old school. Student/teacher relationship. Mature. Tension, drama, angst. Warning: suicide, rape. 

  • Pornographer

    15. Pornographer

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes

    7.5

    Mature. But this isn’t as scandalous as the title sounds. 

  • Mood Indigo

    16. Mood Indigo

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

    Spin-off to Pornographer. Haven’t yet watched this. 

  • Does the Flower Bloom?

    17. Does the Flower Bloom?

    Japanese Movie - 2018

    Cute, kinda slow. I just didn’t feel any chemistry between them. 

  • Ai no Kotodama

    18. Ai no Kotodama

    Japanese Movie - 2007

    Old school. 

  • The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

    19. The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    8.0

    Mature. Infidelity. Maybe I’m weird but I kind of liked this movie. The relationship is very toxic and all of the characters are kind of assholes, but it was very emotional. The main character did have a character development, which I wouldn’t have thought.
    This is a bit over 2 hours long, but it felt a lot longer.

  • Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Ryuu

    20. Kare ga Boku ni Koishita Ryuu

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes

    6.0

    Low budget. Two teachers who fall in love. The main characters acting is so over the top (it’s supposed to be funny but I just can’t take him seriously). But apart from that this series is ok. 

  • Boys Love

    21. Boys Love

    Japanese Movie - 2006

    Old school. 

  • Takumi-kun Series 1: And The Spring Breeze Whispers

    Old school. Warning: sexual assault. 

  • Takumi-kun Series 2: Rainbow Colored Glass

    23. Takumi-kun Series 2: Rainbow Colored Glass

    Japanese Movie - 2009

  • Takumi-kun Series 3: The Beauty of Detail

    24. Takumi-kun Series 3: The Beauty of Detail

    Japanese Movie - 2010

  • Takumi-kun Series 4: Pure

    25. Takumi-kun Series 4: Pure

    Japanese Movie - 2010

  • Takumi-kun Series 5: That, Sunny Blue Sky

    26. Takumi-kun Series 5: That, Sunny Blue Sky

    Japanese Movie - 2011

  • Ossan's Love

    27. Ossan's Love

    Japanese Special - 2016, 1 episode

    7.0
  • Ossan's Love

    28. Ossan's Love

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 7 episodes

  • Double Mints

    29. Double Mints

    Japanese Movie - 2017

    Mature. Warning: violence, rape. 

  • Ossan’s Love: LOVE or DEAD

    30. Ossan’s Love: LOVE or DEAD

    Japanese Movie - 2019

  • Love Stage!!

    31. Love Stage!!

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    adapted from an anime

  • Given

    32. Given

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    7.5
  • Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko 2

    33. Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko 2

    Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode

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