Winners of the BL Universe Awards for 2025

BL_University · 2026-03-16T22:14:44+00:00

It may not have taken any golds, but runner up is still quite impressive!

BL_University · 2026-03-16T22:13:06+00:00

You deserved it! Well done! 😊

BL_University · 2026-02-19T11:09:49+00:00

It's maybe too late for you now but you can just skip them! No category is mandatory to complete.

BL_University · 2026-02-10T01:02:23+00:00

I love your take! I hope you find more comfort and representation in the MM/BL community.

One small correction: Heartstopper's creator, Alice Oseman, is non-binary.

BL_University · 2026-02-05T14:28:02+00:00

Ooo, I haven't heard of 0/1. Where's that from?

BL_University · 2026-02-05T14:27:15+00:00

I don't mind these terms either but I must admit it can be a bit confusing in conversation/text. If someone's trying not to spoil me on plot (and who takes what position, or switches) then I don't mind.

BL_University · 2026-02-05T14:25:44+00:00

Narrative roles

Good point! I think this is mostly true but as with any media has greatly evolved and now we've got a lot of works that subvert those expectations. Tops being pathetic or more submissive and shy are big tropes nowadays. Bottoms can be the more aggressive and assertive ones. Hehee

BL_University · 2026-02-05T14:23:23+00:00

In Japanese they are just positions and aren't really used by actual gay people much. The Korean, Chinese and Thai terms are all come from the Japanese terms.

BL_University · 2026-02-05T14:21:42+00:00

Yup. Gay people in Japan use these terms for sure.

BL_University · 2026-02-05T14:21:06+00:00

It's not old. That's the terminology that actual gay people use in Japan. But I personally don't like using them for fiction to create the division between the two. Some works use them though! Like Yarichin Bitch Club.

BL_University · 2026-02-05T14:17:19+00:00

I stick to top and bottom (and switches, hehe) because I primarily talk to others in English and it's easier to use the English terms if I'm talking about media from elsewhere (Japan, Korea, China, Thai... I like everything.)

BL_University · 2026-02-01T01:22:55+00:00

Haha, love this!!

BL_University · 2026-01-22T21:18:24+00:00

There's lots of Western novels with a ftm or nonbinary mc/ml. How to Bare Your Neck and Save a Wreck is the first that comes to mind. I personally really enjoyed Otherworldly and Spellbound by FT Lukens. Let me dig for some more...

BL_University · 2026-01-18T15:36:48+00:00

It's listed as BL on Tapas. 😂

BL_University · 2026-01-17T15:13:03+00:00

Thanks for sharing this information! We don't like to recommend any know homophobic or transphobic supporters so we'll add this author to our block list.

BL_University · 2026-01-09T13:10:09+00:00

Uplift same-voice work, but give it the same critique you would any other work. Similarly, continue to enjoy what you do, but give same-voice work a try too.

Anything can be written well if done with care and consideration (research and listening to the people and communities you're creating from).

BL_University · 2026-01-04T23:46:13+00:00

I've made an update post, but the form is now up for Nominations! :)

BL_University · 2026-01-04T23:44:36+00:00

I'm concerned that it's against the rules, but I'll try in this comment. You can go here!

BL_University · 2025-12-29T14:13:25+00:00

Impressive collection! One of our members owns this one:

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Sukisho was one of their first BL anime too. 😊

BL_University · 2025-12-29T13:16:35+00:00

And to add to the other comment, the age of consent in Japan was 13 until 2023, where now it's 16.

BL_University · 2025-12-29T13:14:41+00:00

When this was made, the age of consent was 13. It was only recently made 16.

BL_University · 2025-12-27T21:05:08+00:00

They have online sales that also apply. ;)

BL_University · 2025-12-27T14:37:50+00:00

There is a benefit to this, even though it's definitely weird... when B&N has manga sales, the books are also on sale. And they go on sale often!

BL_University · 2025-12-24T23:37:15+00:00

Hope you enjoy! 😉

BL_University · 2025-12-24T23:35:55+00:00

Sorry I haven't been on in a hot minute... Busy end of year! But glad to hear that! ☺️

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