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24 Favorite Japanese Actors In BL/Gay Roles Thru 2 Decades (Circa 2000-2022) Part 3/3 [Hitlist]

And then we have the final eight! You can browse Part 1 (24-19) and Part 2 (18-9) for additional perspectives. —Edited by TheFNGee #8 - Kimura Tatsunari Circa 2020 Gay Main role Kimura Tatsunari is the employee subordinate in Old Fashioned…

RedSeptember 12, 2022

Features Hitlist

24 Favorite Japanese Actors In BL/Gay Roles Thru 2 Decades (Circa 2000-2022) Part 2/3 [Hitlist]

Part Two of this hitlist offers more Japanese names so may want to check it out. Here's Part One for you! You may see some "old names" below ... —Edited by TheFNGee #16 - Riku Hagiwara Circa 2020 Boys Love (BL)…

RedSeptember 7, 2022

Final Impressions Movies

Your Name Engraved Herein – 刻在你心底的名字 (2020) – Full Impressions

Set in the late 80s when there was political change in Taiwan, Your Name Engraved Herein is simple and straightforward, yet it has an uneven (and satisfying) depth to it. Was it a masterpiece aside from being a monster hit?…

RedAugust 24, 2022

Taiwanese Series Impressions

We Best Love: Season 1 & 2 -永遠的第一名, 第二名的逆襲 [2021] Series Impressions

Even with a convoluted, flimsy storyline and plot, We Best Love: No 1 For You and Fighting Mr. 2nd could have been among the best of the 2021 BL season. If not for the startlingly impressive on-screen chemistry between YU…

RedAugust 17, 2022

Features Hitlist

24 Favorite Japanese Actors In BL/Gay Roles Thru 2 Decades (Circa 2000-2022) Part 1/3 [Hitlist]

The blur between BL and gay roles is not as distinct as it was decades ago. Because of the demand from today's BL audience, there have been lots of lists featuring (mostly) actors doing BL. But to appreciate the sort…

RedAugust 12, 2022

Japanese Series Impressions

Given – ギヴン [2021] Series Impressions

At 6 episodes of less than 30 minutes each, the live-action adaptation of the manga Given (ギヴン) by Kizu Natsuki, comes to life - with angsty and inspired performances from the leads. Easily two of the most photogenic Japanese actors…

RedAugust 10, 2022

Japanese Casting

Takara-kun to Amagi-kun – 高良くんと天城くん (2022) – Japanese BL

In one of the latest Japanese BL casting news, Japanese network giant MBS is launching Takara-kun to Amagi-kun - (高良くんと天城くん ) on 19 August 2022, just a week or so from the time of this writing. The lead actors are…

RedAugust 7, 2022

Features Hitlist

12 Favorite Japanese BL Anime [Hitlist]

For the uninitiated, BL anime or Yaio are explicit. BL fans used to watching edited and censored stuff are fairly warned. From a list of 55 Japanese BL anime titles, I'm narrowing it down to my favorite 12. Ranking guide:…

RedAugust 6, 2022

News Thai Casting

Self เราเห็นนาย (2022) – Thai BL

I just saw the teaser clip of this new Thai BL drama entitled Self, and it looks promising. The fact that dir. Ma-Deaw Chookiat of Love of Siam fame is attached to the show made me even more curious. —Edited…

RedAugust 5, 2022

Korean Series Impressions

Light on Me – 새빛남고 학생회 [2021] Series Impressions

When you watch the silky, milky smooth, handsome faces of young Koreans in a BL setting, there's no way you won't get hooked. Trust me when I say the 2021 South Korean BL series Light on Me has such a…

RedAugust 4, 2022

Japanese Series Impressions

Fukuo-kun Wa Kiss Suri Shikanai – 不幸くんはキスするしかない！[2022] Series Impressions

Light and bubbly, just about what you need when things are bad in real life. This cute and entertaining Japanese BL gives all the right vibes to enjoy alone, with friends, or even with a date! —Edited by TheFNGee This series…

RedAugust 1, 2022

Japanese Series Impressions

Kimi No Koto Dake Mite Itai – 君のことだけ見ていたい [2022] Series Impressions

The stuff Japanese BL dreams are made of! Here we have two gorgeous MEN'S NON-NO WEB | メンズノンノウェブ models going for each other in a light-hearted mini-series that is understated as it is dreamy. —Edited by TheFNGee If you need to…

RedJuly 31, 2022

News

Love of Siam celebrates 15 years in November!

The groundbreaking Thai gay movie, Love of Siam, starring Mario Maurer and Witwisit (Pchy) Hiranyawongkul, will celebrate its 15th anniversary this coming November 22, 2022. Written and directed by Chookiat (Ma-Deaw) Sakveerakul (Grean Fictions, Dew), it dominated the Thai award…

RedJuly 30, 2022

Japanese Casting News

Minato’s Laundromat – みなと商事コインランドリー [2022]

Charming, with little pretense, this is one of Japan's latest BL offerings for 2022. Minato's Laundromat follows a long list of Japanese slice-of-life dramas with a BL slant. I'm particularly curious about the casting of Nishigaki Sho - who resembled…

RedJuly 29, 2022

Impressions Thai Series Impressions

I Told Sunset About You – แปลรักฉันด้วยใจเธอ [2020] Series Impressions

Imagine the 60s and the 70s if kids had mobile phones. The merging of the old with the modern gives this Nadal Bangkok an excellent production. Set in the Thai resort city of Phuket, also in one of Thailand's least…

RedJuly 29, 2022

Korean Series Impressions

Blueming – 블루밍 [2022] Series Impressions

To say that South Korean BL drama Blueming 블루밍 took the BL world by storm is an understatement. That is, for the most part of the BL universe. While some other parts took it for granted. Word of mouth about…

RedJuly 28, 2022

Hitlist News

The Ultimate Thai BL Hitlist – Part 1 of 3 (2022 Edition)

Armed with a collection (and an archive) of Thai BL and gay romantic movies and TV series going all the way back to 2007, here is a recommended list of 20 of the best titles that Thai BL has to offer. While…

RedMay 22, 2022

News Thai Casting

Never Let Me Go – เพื่อนายแค่หนึ่งเดียว – Thai BL (2022)

I was a bit curious about the title ‘Never Let Me Go’ since I read a book with the same title and the movie adaptation of that book. The author happens to be a personal favorite of mine – Kazuo…

RedMay 20, 2022

Thai Series Impressions

TharnType: Special Episode “Our Last Love” [Review]

The curtain lifts, and we are immediately being engulfed in our memories from throughout the TharnType series. Watching this pulls us into the inevitable arrival of "goodbye," because we are finally at journey's end.

RedFebruary 10, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 3 [Review]

A kiss is not just a kiss. In Episode 3 of Why RU the Series, it is symbolic of the many aspects of a burgeoning intimacy between our two main couples.

RedFebruary 9, 2020

Features

The Prestige of Playing Gay (or BL) roles: Historical Lessons for Idiots [Opinion]

Nothing has changed since this quote was made many years ago: There Are No Small Acting Parts Only Small Actors. - Konstantin Stanislavski

RedFebruary 7, 2020

Japanese Casting News Videos

King Gnu – The Hole, starring Hiroya Shimizu (Japanese gay inspired) [Video]

This video is extremely exciting for me to watch since it stars Hiroya Shimizu, one of my ultimate personal bias among Japanese actors. Hiroya figured prominently in a couple of Japanese coming-of-age films including Solomon's Perjury, The World of…

RedFebruary 5, 2020

Features

The Case for TharnType the Series: Reconciling Gay boys + Straight girls Biases [Opinion]

What if there's a global video platform that can broadcast a Thai BL series now? Which series would you choose that will introduce the genre to potential BL (and/or) gay fans around the world? He's Coming To Me TharnType Theory…

RedFebruary 3, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 2 [Review]

Episode 2 of WhyRU the Series shows a significant departure from the initial episode in 3 different aspects. Let me tell you why.

RedFebruary 2, 2020

Profilers

Gulf Kanawut Traipipattanapong – คณาวุฒิ ไตรพิพัฒนพงษ์ [Profiler]

It was a few months ago when the BL community in Thailand became fascinated with the auditions for a certain drama series. That series is TharnType and people are on the lookout for anything related to Love By Chance. One…

RedJanuary 30, 2020

Profilers

Saint Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana – [Profiler]

With such a memorable nick name as Saint, Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana has created quite a stir, not to mention a massive loyal following. Portraying the rich gay boy Pete in Love By Chance, he almost redefined what it meant to be…

RedJanuary 29, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 1 [Review]

WhyRU, the Series came out strong not only for its visuals but also for its soundtrack. It is one of the most heavily promoted series from Thailand. With all the buzz created, people expect a high-quality "product" after being bombarded…

RedJanuary 25, 2020

News Videos

Present Still Perfect Trailer [Video]

https://youtu.be/k0Igewrucv8 The upcoming film from dir. Aam Anusorn is finally released! There is this sense of familiarity with some of the scenes yet there is also the "fear of the unknown", with the arrival of the sexy and invasive Japanese…

RedJanuary 24, 2020

Features Interviews

Spotlight on Thai new wave filmmaker Aam Anusorn (2nd full-length interview) Part 2/2

This is Part 2 of our interview with acclaimed Thai filmmaker Aam Anusorn. You can read Part One here.

RedJanuary 23, 2020

News

Heart By Heart | นิยายออนไลน์ (2020)

Update: This "supposedly" BL drama turns out to be an online novel instead of an actual TV series. It will be launched on 26th January at the BL Market in Sanam Pao station, Bangkok, Thailand.

RedJanuary 21, 2020

Features Interviews

Spotlight on Thai new wave filmmaker Aam Anusorn (2nd full-length interview) Part 1/2

The BL universe has started to evolve. Like the frenzied craziness common with the rise of a popular niche, the Thai BL scene has become both popular and unfortunately, toxic. One personality who is the subject of admiration and denial…

RedJanuary 19, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU, the Series – Special Episode [Recap+ Review]

When filmmakers create documentaries, they need to make sure that the visuals are engaging. Otherwise, viewers will get bored and more than half will likely move on and watch something else.

RedJanuary 19, 2020

News

TharnType เกลียดนักมาเป็นที่รักกันซะดีๆ (2019)

If you are tired of generic BL that populate your YouTube links or even your Twitter feeds, then watch TharnType The Series! Due to popular demand and the decision from the production team, Season 2 is announced! Episode Reviews are…

RedJanuary 16, 2020

News Videos

EN of Love – Trailer: Love Mechanics [Video]

https://youtu.be/kDXu0_idawo This upcoming series - EN of Love - from Studio Wabisabi appears a bit tentative to me as if there is more to be absorbed than what's possible for a teaser that runs for less than a minute.

RedJanuary 14, 2020

News

My Bromance 2: 5 Years Later | พี่ชาย (2020)

Update: 11 Jan 2020 - Wayufilm Production confirms that the upcoming My Bromance sequel is a series and not a movie. The news that there is another yet unreleased installment to the My Bromance saga has ignited many people's curiosity.

RedJanuary 11, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

TharnType – Episode 12 [Review]

What makes an engrossing, realistic, and quality drama? It has to have a heart and a spirit. In the case of Tharn Type, Mew Suppasit as Tharn embodies its beating heart and Gulf Kanawut as Type is its fighting spirit.

RedJanuary 8, 2020

Music News Videos

Tommy Sittichok sings “Lost Star” [Video]

https://youtu.be/pbPR0_AtS8o

RedJanuary 6, 2020

Features

TharnType before the final episode [Blog-a-Thon #03]

In Part 1, we talk about compelling issues about the series. In Part 2, its about sex scenes and playviews. In this part, its about the collective effort of the cast and crew to give us great entertainment.

RedJanuary 5, 2020