Boys’ Love 9 • Anime UK News

I Cannot Reach You Volume 1 Review

Kakeru and Yamato have been friends since childhood. But can they ever be more than that? The pains and misunderstandings of growing up are explored in Mika’s first manga to be published in English.

Sarah • 17th April 2021

Film Review

Twittering Birds Never Fly: The Clouds Gather Review

Blue Lynx/GRIZZLY brings Twittering Birds Never Fly – Kou Yoneda’s grim and gripping BL yakuza manga – to vivid life in the first of three films: The Clouds Gather.

Sarah • 10th December 2020

News

Boys’ Love Anime Film “Twittering Birds Never Fly” Gets VOD Release Next Month

Sentai Filmworks confirms December premium digital release for "Twittering Birds Never Fly", the feature film debut from a label and animation studio dedicated to Boys' Love anime. Plus, watch BanG Dream! FILM LIVE, and the indie horror film Aragne: Sign of Vermillion.

Josh A. Stevens • 18th November 2020

Manga Review

CANIS: Dear Mr. Rain Review

We've waited a long time for CANIS, ZAKK's ground-breaking manga that brings together the sinister world of the New York mafia and an up-and-coming young Japanese hat designer. Now KUMA have brought out the first volume in English - but it is as good a read as its reputation suggests?

Sarah • 5th July 2020

Manga Review

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Volume 1 Review

Will a little mind-reading magic transform the lives of two 30-something salarymen? Find out in Cherry Magic! Yuu Toyota's first BL manga from the new Square Enix list.

Sarah • 16th March 2020

Manga Review

Given Volume 1 Review

Here - at last - is the much anticipated English language translation of Given Volume 1 from SuBLime Manga. Has it been worth the wait?

Sarah • 20th February 2020

Manga Review

Seven Days: Monday – Sunday Review

Seven Days: Monday-Sunday was a popular BL two-part series a decade ago - and introduced us to Rihito Takarai, a promising new mangaka. Now SuBLime have brought us a timely new 2-in-1 edition - but has the story stood the test of time?

Sarah • 8th January 2020

News

futekiya to Add 22 Boys’ Love Manga titles from Home-Sha Inc. in Early 2020

futekiya plans to add 22 more manga titles from the Boys' Love genre in Early 2020.

NormanicGrav • 17th October 2019

News

Crunchyroll to simulcast Given

The NoitaminA show of Summer 2019 begins streaming today.

NormanicGrav • 11th July 2019

News

futekiya Introduces Online Subscription Service for Boys’ Love (BL) Manga Content

Read over 10 Boys' Love manga titles officially and translated into English on their subscription service, with more to come.

NormanicGrav • 8th July 2019

Manga Review

That Blue Sky Feeling Volume 2 Review

Dai Noshiro and his school friends return for another slice of everyday high school life in the second volume of That Blue Sky Feeling.

Sarah • 18th April 2019

Manga Review

Candy Color Paradox Volume 1 Review

Looking for a new Boys’ Love manga with believable characters and an engaging, well-written story? Why not try Candy Color Paradox – set in the world of scoop journalism, it could be your next favourite series!

Sarah • 2nd April 2019

Manga Review

10 Dance Review Volume 2

10 Dance is definitely manga for grown-ups; Inouesatoh's love for ballroom dance shines through on every well-drawn page.

Sarah • 28th March 2019

Manga Review

Hitorijime My Hero Review Volume 2

If you want to hang out with a lively group of high schoolers and share in their everyday lives, re-living the heady highs and lows of first love, then Hitorijime My Hero is an appealing read.

Sarah • 20th March 2019

Manga Review

10 Dance Volume 1 Review

Dazzlingly drawn dance scenes, great dialogue and two undeniably hot lead characters make 10 Dance a must-read manga for BL and ballroom dancing fans alike.

Sarah • 19th January 2019

Manga Review

Hitorijime My Hero Volume 1 Review

A likable cast of characters and a distinctive graphic style make the first volume of Hitorijime My Hero an engaging read – but there are some dramatic and emotional moments as well to tug at the heartstrings.

Sarah • 18th January 2019

Anime Review

Junjo Romantica: Season 2 Review

Junjo Romantica Season 2 is a distinct improvement on Season 1 in terms of watchable drama, lightened with welcome touches of humour that help the viewer to overlook the less than stellar animation.

Sarah • 23rd November 2018

Anime Review

Junjo Romantica: Season 1 Review

One of the few yaoi to get a UK release: high-points in storytelling are let down by lack of quality in the art.

Ian Wolf • 1st November 2018

Manga Review

Go For It, Nakamura! Review

Charming and funny, Syundei's BL manga uses its retro art-style to tell a story of a first crush that anyone who's ever been a love-smitten teenager will relate to.

Sarah • 20th July 2018

Manga Review

I Hear the Sunspot Volume 1 Review

I Hear the Sunspot is a very different work from A Silent Voice but just as worthy of your time for its characterization and bitter-sweet depiction of a nascent relationship. And the artwork is gorgeous. Recommended.

Sarah • 14th September 2017