Tag: Chinese Boys Love

Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Chinese BL Anime and Its Global Appeal

Chinese BL anime, also known as danmei, have gained popularity these past few years among viewers who enjoy the genre. BL stands for “boys’ love” and refers to…

Chinese BL: Of Soft Power and Censorship

Boys Love in China or Chinese BL dramas are so lucrative that the censors have begun to crack down on its ‘subversive non-traditional’ depiction of love and romance….