6. Naked Dining ~Love, Life and Liberation~ | 12 Episodes
Ichijou Souta is an office worker in a financial office, hardworking, capable, and good-looking. However, he has a hobby that most people don’t know about – he likes to eat completely naked! For him, enjoying food in the buff is a good way to relieve his stress. One day, he receives a letter from his grandmother and goes back to his hometown, but he didn’t expect that his secret will be accidentally discovered by Mahiro Miki, a local boy who runs a fruit and vegetable store! Is it game over for Souta? What will his next decision lead him to?
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7. Tokyo in April is… | 8 Episodes
Kazuma Takizawa, who returned from the United States, returned to Tokyo where he used to live, but unexpectedly ran into his classmate Ren Ishihara who hadn’t seen him in ten years. Ren wasn’t only Kazuma’s classmate and first love, they were also each others’ first sexual experience. It was supposed to be an exciting reunion after a long absence, but Ren showed an ordinary attitude and avoided talking about the separation… What happened ten years ago in the summer when these two separated?
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8. Minato’s Laundromat2 | 12 Episodes
Minato Akira, running his grandfather’s laundromat, finds his relationship with Katsuki Shintaro facing unexpected challenges after three months of bliss. Meanwhile, Asuka and Hiiragi’s budding romance takes a complicated turn. Brace yourself for the trials and tribulations that await these two pairs of lovers in this captivating sequel!
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9. My Personal Weatherman | 8 Episodes
Mizuki Segasaki is an up-and-coming weather forecaster who seems like a mild-mannered man, but beneath the placid surface he is a tyrant at home. This fact is well known to pornographic manga artist Yoh Tanada, who lives with him. Although Segasaki provides for all of Tanada’s expenses, the only condition for this deal is that Tanada needs to obey Segasaki’s every wish…!
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10. If It’s With You | 5 Episodes
When high school student Amane transfers to a school in Enoshima, he meets Ryuji, a kind-hearted classmate, and the two begin to grow closer and more attracted to each other. Will Amane, who has a hard time falling in love, change because of Ryuji?
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11. I Cannot Reach You | 8 Episodes (Netflix)
Childhood best friends, Yamato and Kakeru, are vastly different, yet are two halves of a whole. Despite always being by the other’s side, complicated feelings prevent them from being together in the way they truly want to be.
12. One Room Angel | 6 Episodes
Kouki, a young man with nothing to live for, works the night shift at a convenience store. One night, he gets into a lethal altercation with customers, and sees an angel come before him. However, instead of dying, he recovers and finds the angel living in his house, leading to a new chapter of his life.
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13. Let’s Eat Together, Aki and Haru | Movie
Aki and Haru are college students who share a room in a house. They have different personalities and problems, but they both feel pumped up when they eat food. Will they be happy, and spend a peaceful life together?
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14. [ON AIR] What Did You Eat Yesterday 2 | 12 Episodes
Kakei Shiro and his partner, Yabuki Kenji, live a life full of some hardship but mostly happiness together, with Shiro’s specialty in cooking affordable and delicious dishes. As they turn 50, they begin to experience different changes, but Shiro and Kenji are still gentle with each other as they move on to a new stage in their lives.
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15. [ON AIR] Mr. Sahara & Toki-kun | 8 Episodes
Problem student Toki Kaneda seems to be a troublemaker, but he has an innocent nature despite it all. His day-to-day life changes completely when he meets his PE teacher, Ichiro Sahara, who even becomes his motivation to go to school! A somewhat awkward but sincere teacher-student romance is about to begin!
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16. [December 24] We Star in a BL Drama
A popular BL manga is going to be adapted into a live-action drama. The double lead roles will be played by Aoyanagi Hajime, a talented actor who used to be a successful child actor but is not so successful anymore, and Akafuji Yuuichirou, a popular and handsome actor. Aoyagi has a hard time with Akafuji, who has an unfriendly attitude, but on the other hand, Akafuji has too much love for Aoyagi. Will the two stars succeed in their BL drama?
BONUS: The two titles below feature gay characters or have side BL storylines.
Me, My Husband & My Husband’s Boyfriend
“I want to be loved, as a person, and as a woman.” Misaki Nakamichi is a teacher who has been married for 5 years to her attractive husband Yuuki Nakamichi. She appears to have a life that many would be envious of. However, the relationship suffers from a lack of physical intimacy. Her husband only sleeps with her once a year, on the day of their wedding anniversary. As she continues to question her husband’s sexual desire for her, their next anniversary arrives… and she is shocked to see him kissing a man. And not just any man, but Shyuuhei Ina, one of her students!
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Kiss x Kiss x Kiss: Love ii Shower
- Atelier Kiss – Naoki (Shoma Nagumo) was asked by his high school art teacher Yamashiro (Yusuke Takemoto) to work part-time as a model for his paintings, and goes to Yamashiro’s house once a week for two hours. Naoki has been in love with Yamashiro since he was a high school student. Yamashiro is aware of his feelings and asks him to be his model. One day, even though his wife (Ito Shiraishi) is nearby, Yamashiro gives Naoki a naughty order and kisses him…
- Grown Up Kiss – Yoshii (Tetsuya Sakurai) and Komine (Shoma Nagumo) are senior and junior employees in the company. They have the same interests and personalities and often hang out together in private. One day, Komine goes abroad without telling Yoshii anything. With his sudden disappearance, Yoshii feels lonely and devastated. Two years later, Komine returns from overseas, and his feelings are shaken by Komine who is now a grown-up.
- Idol Kiss Practice Edition – Subaru (Nakano On) and Mugi (Akabane Ryuga) are members of a five-member boy group. The two are known as good friends, even among their fans. But their real relationship is… lovers. Of course, their relationship was kept a secret even within their group. Today, they are filming a drama in which both of them will appear. In one of the scenes, Subaru and actress Nanami (Kina Yazaki) kiss each other. Even though he knew it was an act, Mugi was not okay with it. Subaru, amused by this, invites Mugi to practice kissing with him…
- Fever Kiss – Daichi (Takuma Usa) and Mitsuki (Taito Nasu) have been classmates since junior high school and have feelings for each other that go beyond friendship. A year ago, they became stepbrothers when their parents remarried. They act as a family every day, but their feelings are overflowing ( every day… One day, Daichi, who forced himself to go to school even though he was sick, collapsed and was brought to the school’s infirmary. Mitsuki sneaks out of his class and goes to Daichi…
The aforementioned J-BL dramas offer a rich tapestry of emotions, captivating viewers with their unique storylines and memorable characters. As the year progresses, fans can look forward to more exciting and engaging content that pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Which title do you think is the best Japanese BL released in 2023?
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