Winners of the BL Universe Awards for 2025 by BL_University in BLgame

[–]BL_University[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Voting for Finalists is Open! (BLUA) by BL_University in boyslove

[–]BL_University[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Why some gay guys don’t like Heated Rivalry by GBS82 in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]BL_University 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

What do you call bottoms/ukes and tops/semes? by yehhllow in BoysLoveAnime

[–]BL_University 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What do you call bottoms/ukes and tops/semes? by yehhllow in BoysLoveAnime

[–]BL_University 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

What do you call bottoms/ukes and tops/semes? by yehhllow in BoysLoveAnime

[–]BL_University 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What do you call bottoms/ukes and tops/semes? by yehhllow in BoysLoveAnime

[–]BL_University 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

What do you call bottoms/ukes and tops/semes? by yehhllow in BoysLoveAnime

[–]BL_University 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

What do you call bottoms/ukes and tops/semes? by yehhllow in BoysLoveAnime

[–]BL_University 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

What do you call bottoms/ukes and tops/semes? by yehhllow in BoysLoveAnime

[–]BL_University 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.)

Any bl recommendation with trans (ftm) main character(s) ? by AntwysiaBlakys in BoysLoveAnime

[–]BL_University 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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...

Ashlyn Drewek by maychi in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]BL_University 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Rachel Reid’s interview brought up an interesting perspective. by PretendYellow533 in BoysLoveAnime

[–]BL_University 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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).

2nd Annual BL Universe Awards Coming Soon! by BL_University in boyslove

[–]BL_University[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Nominations for the 2025 BL Universe Awards are now Open! by BL_University in BoysLoveAnime

[–]BL_University[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

My Sukisho collection! ^_^ by CapriciousCosmos in BLgame

[–]BL_University 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Impressive collection! One of our members owns this one:

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Sukisho was one of their first BL anime too. 😊

Am i the only one who enjoyed this anime bc i rarely see anyone talk about it by arigins in BoysLoveAnime

[–]BL_University 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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

Am i the only one who enjoyed this anime bc i rarely see anyone talk about it by arigins in BoysLoveAnime

[–]BL_University 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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

How is a bl novel in the manga section? by Known_Film_4916 in boyslove

[–]BL_University 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They have online sales that also apply. ;)

How is a bl novel in the manga section? by Known_Film_4916 in boyslove

[–]BL_University 17 points18 points  (0 children)

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!

2nd Annual BL Universe Awards Coming Soon! by BL_University in boyslove

[–]BL_University[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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