Top 12 Best Boys' Love Anime

One of the beloved boys' love anime is Sasaki and Miyano. As the name suggests, 'Sasaki to Miyano' portrays the main characters vividly. Sasaki Shuumei, a senior known for his mischievous charm, cheerful demeanor, and contagious laughter. Whereas Miyano Yoshikazu, a feminine-looking junior, is a genuine BL enthusiast.

The story revolves around the sweet romance between Sasaki and Miyano, two classmates who grow close and develop romantic feelings. The relationship between the main pair unfolds naturally, from observing each other gradually to the moment when feelings blossom. From the senior harboring feelings for Miyano to Miyano cautiously considering Sasaki's confession. And then realizing the budding emotions within and running to confess his own feelings, unveiling the simmering passion within.

Heartwarming details like on the day of the school festival, when Sasaki falls ill, Miyano rummages through the entire infirmary to find a thermometer and takes care of his senior. When Sasaki asks why he did that, as if it were obvious, he replies, 'Because I want to take care of you.'

With its gentle, natural storytelling and humorous anecdotes from surrounding friends, Sasaki and Miyano deliver enjoyable and amusing moments... All of which evoke a myriad of emotions in the audience.

IMDb Rating: 7.7

The Stranger on the Beach, directed by Akiyo Ohashi at Studio Hibari, also serving as the screenwriter and storyteller. Kii, a former animator, supervises the film and contributes to character designs. Mayumi Watanabe is the animation director, while Takashi Hashimoto directs the animation effects. Composer Mina Kubota (known for Aria the Animation, Macross Delta, A Whisker Away) creates the film's music. The band MONO NO AWARE performs the theme song 'Zokkon' - a song specially written for the film.

In The Stranger on the Beach, young writer Shun, fleeing his wedding, encounters Mio, a third-year high school student, on Okinawa Island while the boy gazes at the sea alone. Shun decides to strike up a conversation with him, but shortly after, Mio must leave the island where the two live.

Three years later, Mio returns as an adult, expressing his feelings for Shun, but they are not reciprocated. What is Shun's reason, and how will the love story on the small island in Okinawa province conclude? Watch The Stranger on the Beach to find out.

IMDb Rating: 7.1

Twittering Birds Never Fly, also known as Saezuru Tori wa Habatakanai: The Clouds Gather. Produced by Blue Lynx (a subsidiary of FujiTV), the studio behind renowned boys' love anime like GIVEN and The Stranger on the Beach; directed by Kaori Makita, known for the success of Yuri on Ice and Banana Fish; animated by Grizzly.

Twittering Birds Never Fly is the first film in the animated series based on Yoneda Kou's original work Saezuru Tori wa Habatakanai. It revolves around Yashiro, a young yakuza leader who, under the guise of a normal financial company president, lives a flamboyant lifestyle, often viewed by outsiders as a sadist. However, beneath Yashiro's carefree demeanor lies deep-seated trauma from past abuse by his stepfather and unrequited love from his high school years, which he must come to terms with.

Through his subordinate Doumeki, a former police officer recently released from prison seeking stable employment, Yashiro, despite his rule of never getting involved with his subordinates, finds himself drawn to Doumeki, his loyal bodyguard who always follows his orders unquestioningly.

Twittering Birds Never Fly is praised for being 'beautiful in every aspect', from its soundtrack, visuals, characters, backgrounds, animations, voice acting, to the dialogue and internal monologues of Yashiro and Doumeki, the interweaving of past and present, the enduring pain of the characters' growth, and Yashiro's lingering loneliness and emotional denial... all depicted skillfully and delicately.

IMDb Rating: 6.8

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Yuri On Ice, also known as Trên Sàn Băng, is a popular boys' love anime about figure skating. The story follows Katsuki Yuri - a Japanese figure skater, and Victor Nikiforov - a legendary Russian figure skater, also Yuri's coach and partner.

The early scenes of Yuri On Ice depict Yuri Katsuki as a passionate young boy about figure skating. However, due to certain circumstances, Yuri returns to his hometown and skates with his childhood friend. During practice, his moves are inadvertently recorded and seen by the talented coach Victor. At the same time, a young Russian boy named Yuri also wishes to be trained by Victor. To resolve this, Victor requests both to compete, and the result is Yuri Katsuki being chosen.

Yuri On Ice tells the story of pursuing figure skating, a beloved sport in Japan. Besides the suspense and excitement, the series also portrays the romantic moments between the two male leads, promising viewers an excellent viewing experience, especially for BL enthusiasts.

IMDb Rating: 8.3

GIVEN is an anime adapted from the manga of the same name by Natsuki Kizu, aired on TV and online from July 11, 2019, to September 19, 2019. Known to Vietnamese audiences as Igniting Passion.

The story begins as Mafuyu Sato steps out of his dark apartment to start a day in his high school life, clutching a Gibson guitar. While dozing off in a quiet spot on the staircase of the gymnasium, he accidentally encounters classmate Ritsuka Uenoyama, who scolds him for misplacing his guitar. The strings are rusty and broken.

Noticing Uenoyama's musical knowledge, Sato begs him to fix it and teach him how to play. Eventually, Uenoyama agrees and invites him to jam with two friends in the band: bassist Haruki Nakayama and drummer Akihiko Kaji. Sato's voice is astonishingly beautiful, inspiring Uenoyama to make him the band's lead singer. Though initially reserved, Sato accepts after an emotional reunion with an old friend. With the support of his new friends, Sato not only has to learn to play guitar but also confront mysterious circumstances that make him its rightful owner.

IMDb Rating: 8.3

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The movie Doukyuusei leaves a lasting impression with its captivating storyline, beautiful characters, and vibrant sound. It's a gentle, lovely film, perfect for healing.

Kusakabe and Sajou are classmates with completely contrasting personalities. Kusakabe is like the sun, while Sajou is like the moon. Kusakabe is outgoing, has many friends, always stands out and shines among the crowd. Sajou, on the other hand, is a bit gloomy, calm, and introverted. Despite their differences, like opposite poles of a magnet, they attract each other fiercely.

This film is not only beautiful in its plot, character development, but also in its cinematography and color palette. Everything carries a strong Japanese style, serene, peaceful, albeit slow-paced, yet it leaves a powerful impression on the audience.

IMDb Rating: 7.7

Super Lovers is an anime series adapted from the popular manga of the same name. The story revolves around Haru, a high school student living and studying in Japan. During the summer break, at his mother's request, Haru returns to Canada to take care of Ren - a lively and mischievous boy adopted by his mother from an orphanage.

Due to Ren's wild nature, Haru initially struggles to connect with him. However, thanks to his kindness and sincerity, Haru quickly earns Ren's affection. After the summer break ends, Haru has to return to Japan and resume his life.

However, on his way home from the airport, a car accident causes Haru to lose his memory and forget about Ren. Eight years later, Ren decides to move to Japan to live with Haru. From this point on, the romantic relationship between them officially begins. The series intertwines sweet moments of the couple with their painful past.

IMDb Rating: 6.9

Released in 2012 and directed by Yamane Ayano, Finder Series is a renowned yaoi anime adapted from the manga series of the same name created by Ayano.

The anime follows the love story of two main characters, Takaba - a young, passionate, idealistic freelance journalist, and Asami Ryuichi - a powerful yakuza boss disguised as a successful businessman.

Akihito Takaba is a young photographer and Asami Ryuichi is a yakuza boss. The story begins when Akihito accidentally captures evidence of a case involving Asami and gets entangled in a dangerous and thrilling underworld. Instead of killing Akihito, Asami kidnaps, tortures, and claims him. However, Akihito gradually discovers the deep affection Asami has for him and begins to be drawn to this man's allure.

Finder Series is a captivating, controversial yaoi anime. It features steamy scenes, violence, and complex psychological aspects of the characters. The series not only appeals to yaoi fans but also has a significant influence on the LGBT culture in Japan and worldwide.

Gravitation remains one of the longest-running yaoi anime series. Despite its age, the show continues to captivate the boy love community year after year with its sweet and endearing story of the two main characters.

Gravitation follows the love relationship between Shuichi Shindou - a young rock singer and Eiri Yuki - a cold-hearted novelist. The two meet when Shuichi is composing songs for his band - Bad Luck, and gets criticized by Yuki. From then on, Shuichi is determined to win Yuki's heart, despite the challenges and obstacles.

In addition to the romantic aspect of the main couple, Gravitation also depicts the life and career of Shuichi and his band - Bad Luck in the Japanese music world. The series is a delightful blend of humor and romance with lively music scenes and emotionally charged moments.

IMDb Rating: 6.4

Released in 2011 and written by author Inarya Fusanosuke, Maiden Rose (Bach Nhat Sac Vi) is a highly acclaimed Japanese yaoi anime series depicting the love story between two warriors from opposing nations. Reizen Taki is the commander of Rozen Maiden - a mechanized armor division. Meanwhile, Klaus, a rough-mannered and unorthodox individual known as the 'Mad Dog,' swears allegiance to Taki and is willing to offer his life for him.

Their love story encounters many conflicting opinions and lacks approval from both families and citizens of their respective countries. Despite this, they courageously overcome prejudices when those around them refuse to accept their relationship, facing only suspicion, rejection, and ridicule in return for their enduring commitment to each other.

IMDb Rating: 5.8

Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi tells the romantic story of Ritsu and Tanako. Tanako is a reserved and quiet individual. Due to Tanako's parents being absorbed in work, they cannot provide much attention to him, leaving Tanako emotionally deprived and preferring solitude, often found immersed in books at the library.

On the other hand, Ritsu is the son of a publisher. Ritsu has secretly admired Tanako for a long time, often observing him from afar while he reads, and even reading the books Tanako has borrowed. Then, during a chance encounter with Tanako at the library, Ritsu, overwhelmed with nervousness, confesses his feelings on the spot. After that, the two officially embark on a serious relationship. However, due to some misunderstandings, Ritsu gets hurt and decides to go abroad. They meet again 10 years later, resolving past doubts and reuniting.

Besides the main couple, Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi also explores the romantic relationships of other editors within the Emerald group.

IMDb Rating: 7.6

The anime Junjou Romantica (Pure Romance) is a Japanese animated series based on the manga of the same name by Shungiku Nakamura. The series follows the romantic tales of three different couples, all characterized by innocence and sincerity in their feelings.

The main character is high school senior Misaki, who is preparing for college entrance exams and has his life turned upside down by his new tutor, Akihiko Usami, the close friend of his older brother. Things wouldn't be complicated if the tutor were just a regular one, but Usami is a famous novelist, the author of award-winning novels and Boy's Love novels (the same genre Misaki plans to apply for college). Misaki secretly harbors feelings for Usami. However, while suffering from unrequited love, he unexpectedly falls for Nowaki, a 4-year-younger orphan.

The series delivers romantic, humorous, and touching moments of its characters, as well as the challenges they face in life.

IMDb Rating: 7.7