Embracing Love: Cherished Spring 春を抱いていた (Haru wo Daiteita)

Alternative Name: 拥抱春天的罗曼史 (Yǒng Bào Chūn Tiān De Luó Màn Shǐ)

 

Genre: Smut, Yaoi, Drama, Romance, Erotica, Military, Action, War,

               Alternative Version, Historical, Samurais

 

Description: 

 

Kyousuke Iwaki and Youji Katou who are both in the film industry, having starred in various adult video films and are trying to climb the ladder of success and become greater actors. Iwaki is accepted to star in a popular movie, having beaten Katou in the auditions. During their time together, Katou believes he is in love with Iwaki-san, who on the contrary refuses to believe that he is in love. It is later on that another gay actor comes back to Japan and co-stars with Katou that problems starting arising. And it is from then on that the two realize where their hearts are set.

 

Episode

Series: 2

Alternative Version: 3 + 1 Special

 

Original Run

Series: March 31, 2005 – May 27, 2005

Alternative Version: February 23, 2007 – April 27, 2007

Special: March 26, 2008

Studio

Series: Trinet Entertainment

Alternative Version: Venet

Junjou Romantica 純情ロマンチカ

Alternative Name: 純情羅曼史 (Chún Qíng Luó Màn Shǐ)

 

Genre: Drama, Comedy, Erotica, Romance, Yaoi, Bishounen, Editor,

               Workplace, Alternative Version

 

Description: 

 

Misaki is suddenly having some unexpected and odd problems. What started as a need for some college entrance exam tutoring has somehow led him to being romanced by a suave older man who also happens to be his big brother’s best friend. Confused by all of his brand new emotions, Misaki struggles to deal with his suddenly very odd life. And if that wasn’t enough, his suitor, Usami, has plenty of issues of his own. A man-child who decorates his room in giant teddy bears and toys, Usami is a famous novelist who also writes steamy boys’ love novels on the side. When Misaki cracks open one of these books and reads sentences like “Misaki licks every inch of Usami’s hot body”…well, let’s just say that all hell breaks loose.

 

Episode: 12 + 1 Special + 12 + 1 OVA + 12 + 1 OVA

 

Original Run

Season 1: April 10, 2008 – June 26, 2008

Special: 2008

Season 2: October 12, 2008 – December 27, 2008

OVA: December 20, 2012

Season 3: July 8, 2015 – September 23, 2015

OVA: December 1, 2015

Studio: Studio Deen

The Titan's Bride 巨人族の花嫁 (Kyojinzoku no Hanayome)

Alternative Name: 巨人族的新娘 (Jù Rén Zú De Xīn Niáng)

 

Genre: Erotica, Romance, Yaoi, Isekai, Fantasy

 

Description: 

 

Kōichi is a tall player in his high school basketball team. He is whisked away to another world while masturbating. There, he arrives in a kingdom of giants, and is asked by the kingdom's first prince to be his bride and bear his child.

 

Episode: 9

 

Original Run: July 6, 2020 – August 31, 2020

Studio: Studio Hokiboshi

 

Sex Pistols セックス・ピストルズ

Alternative Name: 狂野情人 (Kuáng Yě Qíng Rén)

 

Genre: Erotica, Romance, Slice of Life, Shounen-Ai/Yaoi, Shapeshifting, 

 

Description: 

An average boy named Norio is suddenly getting a lot of unwanted romantic attention. A fall down the stairs into the arms of a handsome stranger sets off the beginnings of an explanation, and it is one Norio never could have possibly imagined. Soon a whole new world opens up for Norio revealing a secret society of special people evolved from animals other than monkeys. Norio turns out to be a particularly rare breed and his DNA is in high demand. Now that he's suddenly the prey, it'll take much effort to survive in this modern jungle.

This story revolves around a high school boy who discovers that he is part of a select group of humans who did not evolve from monkeys, but various animals such as leopards and black bears.

Episode: 2

 

Original Run: March 26, 2010 – June 25, 2010

Studio: Unknown

Classmate 同級生 (Doukyusei)

Genre: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, School, Shounen-Ai/Yaoi

 

Description: 

 

During music class before the chorus festival, male student Hikaru Kusakabe notices that the bespectacled honor student Rihito Sajo is not singing. Although he thinks that Rihito just doesn't like singing, he finds him practicing alone in the classroom after school. Without even thinking, Hikaru calls out to him.

 

Original Run: February 20, 2016

Studio: A-1 Pictures

Heaven Official's Blessing 天官赐福 (Tiān Guān Cì Fú/TGCF)

Genre: Action, Adventure, Supernatural, Historical, Drama, 

               Shounen-Ai, Fantasy, Youkai, Spirits, Onmyouji,

               Gods/Goddesses/Deities

 

Description: 

 

The heavens shake, the thunder rumbles, and Xie Lian appears with an apologetic smile—again! Eight hundred years prior, he was a beloved martial god, known as the Crown Prince of Xianle. Now, he ascends to the heavenly realm for the third time, but simply as a pitiful scrap-collecting god with no followers behind him.

On his first mission, Xie Lian finds himself alone in the dark moonlit night. There, a gentle man dressed in red guides him through the forest. However, as abruptly as he appeared, the man suddenly dissipates into a swarm of silver butterflies.

Xie Lian later learns that this mysterious stranger was none other than Hua Cheng, the Crimson Rain Sought Flower, a Ghost King feared by both demons and gods alike. But before Xie Lian can figure out why Hua Cheng would help a Heavenly Official like himself, he meets San Lang. A young man possessing great knowledge on not only the Ghost King, but also the now forgotten Crown Prince, San Lang decides to accompany Xie Lian on his journey of unveiling the mysteries of the past.

 

Episode

Season 1: 11 + 1 Special 

Jap. Series: 12

Season 2: 12

 

Original Run

Season 1: October 21, 2020 – January 2, 2021

Special: February 16, 2021

Japanese Season 1: July 28, 2021 – October 14, 2021

Season 2: October 18, 2023 – January 17, 2024

Studio: Haoliners Animation League (S1 & Special) / 

                Red Dog Culture House (S2)

 

TelevisionDrama: TBA - currently in production (60 episodes)

Yes, No, or Maybe? イエスかノーか半分か (Yes ka No ka Hanbun ka)

Alternative Name: 爱情可以分割吗? (Ài Qíng Kě Yǐ Fēn Gē Ma?)

 

Genre: Shounen-Ai/Yaoi, Drama

 

Description: 

 

Kei Kunieda is a young and popular TV announcer who maintains a perfect facade in his professional life, but privately curses everyone around him as incompetent fools. However, a certain circumstance allows animation writer Ushio Tsuzuki to discover Kei's more acerbic side.

 

Original Run: December 11, 2020

Studio: Lespirit

 

The Emperor's Strategy 帝王攻略 (Dì Wáng Gōng Lüè)

Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Historical, Drama, Martial Arts, Shounen-Ai

 

Description: 

 

Chu Yuan is at the palace courtroom while Duan Baiyue is at the Southwest. Everyone believes they’re in opposition to each other, but turns out that may not be the case. Chu Yuan needs to become a good Emperor, and Duan Baiyue will be his best assistant.

 

Episode: 20

 

Original Run: April 30, 2018 – September 3, 2018

Studio: Seven Stone Entertainment

 

Antidote 解药 (Jiě Yào)

Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Shounen-Ai

 

Description: 

 

Cheng Ke has lost everything. Coming from a privileged background, he now has to search through trash to find his missing possessions. When one of his frustrated outbursts results in him being punched in the face, Cheng Ke finds himself unfortunately acquainted with terrifying gang leader Jiang Yuduo.

Circumstances lead to Cheng Ke becoming a tenant at a new apartment—which just so happens to be rented out by Jiang Yuduo. Cheng Ke's inability to complete even the most menial tasks forces him to overly depend on his landlord, and as a result, the two form an indescribable bond.

However, there are darker forces at play in the lives of both Cheng Ke and Jiang Yuduo. The two men are haunted by the pasts they left behind, and meanwhile, danger lurks around every corner. With mysterious figures following their every move, gang wars raging in the streets they walk on, and enemies itching to bring them down, Cheng Ke and Jiang Yuduo must always have each other's back.

 

Episode: 13

 

Original Run: January 9, 2020 – March 26, 2020

Studio: Seven Stone Entertainment

 

Close the Last Door 最後のドアを閉めろ! (Saigo no Door wo Shimero!)

Alternative Name: 关上最后的门 (Guān Shàng Zuì Hòu De Mén)

Description: 

 

After being best man at his best friend's (Saitou Toshihisa) wedding, Nagai Atsushi realizes that he might have fallen for him. Nagai, drowning in his sorrows and hatred for the new bride then meets Honda Kenzou, another guest at the wedding. Honda takes care of Nagai when he was dead drunk and now Nagai can't stop thinking of both Honda and Saitou.

 

Genre: Comedy, Erotica, Romance, Yaoi

 

Episode: 1

 

Original Run: March 23, 2007

Studio: Phoenix Entertainment

Ai no Kusabi 間の楔

Alternative Name: 间之楔 (Jiān Zhī Xiē)

Genre: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi, Yaoi, Alternative Version, Erotica

Description: 

 

On planet Amoi, a great society has developed, creating a computerized city called Tanagura, ruled by supercomputer Jupiter. The populace is almost entirely male and is based on hair color; silver and/or blonds are the elitist, ending with dark/black haired as the bottom of society, often known as "mongrels". Blondies keep "pets", young boys kept for a few years, especially made for performing sexual actions for the Blondie's voyeurism entertainment. Blondies aren't supposed to keep pets for long or interact sexually with pets, but one blondie named Iason Mink has kept a pet named Rikki, for years and is rumored to sleep with him. Iason refuses to let go of Rikki, even with Jupiter's disapproval. Rikki fights with his emotions and society problems, unable to decide what to do about his old friend/lover Gai (Guy) and their gang. Iason is obsessed with keeping Rikki, and Rikki doesn't know what to do; fight against him or surrender to him.

Episode

OVA: 2

Alternative Version: 4

 

Original Run

OVA: August 1, 1992 – May 1, 1994

Alternative Version: January 18, 2012 – April 18, 2012

Studio: AIC

Angel's Feather エンジェルズフェザー

Alternative Name: 天使之羽 (Tiān Shǐ Zhī Yǔ)

Genre: Drama, Erotica, Romance, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Shounen-Ai/Yaoi, 

               Action

 

Description: 

 

Chou, winner of the national kendo championship, is transferred to an only boys private school. He there thinks he meets his lost young brother Kai, who strongly denies this. Strange things happen at the school somehow referring to a magical world called Winfield. After re-encountering his best friend Naoto and while meeting many new friends, which each have specific abilities, he soon discovers his own inheritance and the difficult tasks ahead.

 

Episode: 2

 

Original Run: April 4, 2006 – May 26, 2006

Studio: Venet

 

Papa to Kiss in the Dark パパと♥KISS IN THE DARK

Alternative Name: 和爸爸KISS IN THE DARK (Hé Bà Ba KISS IN THE DARK)

Genre: Comedy, Erotica, Romance, Love Triangle, Shounen-Ai/Yaoi,

               Incest

 

Description: 

 

Munakata Mira is in love with his father, famous Hollywood actor Munakata Kyousuke. Unknown to the public, both of them are father and son as well as lovers. When Mira turns 15 and enters high school, he faces trouble with his childhood friend falling in love with him. Also, the fact that Kyousuke is not his biological father only depresses him further. Then there is also the problem of Kyousuke probably marrying Mira's senior's mother, whose son seems to have an interest in Mira.

 

Episode: 2

 

Original Run: November 23, 2005 – December 21, 2005

Studio: TNK

 

Hey, Class President! 生徒会長に忠告 (Seitokaichou ni Chuukoku)

Alternative Name: 对学生会长的忠告 

                                     (Duì Xué Shēng Huì Zhǎng De Zhōng Gào)

Genre: Romance, Yaoi, Comedy, Drama, School

Description: 

Even as he tries to keep the student council president—who flaunts his powerful, man-seducing charm—out of trouble, Vice President Chiga-kun finds himself being drawn to the president's strength and power. Chiga-kun wonders how he, being such an intelligent individual, can be so unwillingly taken with a boy who is so country and simple... But watch out, because the president has a temper.

Episode: 2

Original Run: November 27, 2009 – April 30, 2010

Studio: PrimeTime

Kirepapa キレパパ

Alternative Name: 漂亮爸爸 (Piào Liang Bà Ba)

Genre: Drama, Romance, Yaoi, Erotica, Comedy

Description: 

The beauty Chisato Takatsukasa thinks that every guy that gets close to his only son, Riju just wants to take advantage of him. He is constantly chasing away the friends and potential suitors that Riju brings home; although, there is one guy who just refuses to give up, or so it seems, until it is Chisato who gets professed to. What happens between the beautiful father, the son, and his best friend is anyone's guess.

Episode: 2

Original Run: January 25, 2008 – November 28, 2008

Studio: PrimeTime

Given ギヴン

Genre: Romance, Drama, School, Shounen-Ai, Music, Slice of Life

 

Description: 

 

Ritsuka played guitar but has lost interest in the instrument. One day, he meets Mafuyu, who is holding a broken guitar. Ritsuka unwillingly starts teaching Mafuyu the guitar, but when he hears Mafuyu's voice, things suddenly begin to change for Ritsuka. 

 

Episode: 11 + 1 Movie + 1 OVA + 2 Movies

 

Original Run

Series: July 11, 2019 – September 19, 2019

Movie: August 22, 2020

OVA: December 1, 2021

Movie: January 27, 2024

Movie: September 20, 2024

Studio: Lerche

Television Drama: July 17, 2021 - August 21, 2021 (6 Episodes)

Hey, Your Cat Ears Are Showing! ほら、耳がみえてるよ! (Hora, Mimi ga Mieteru yo!)

Alternative Name: 喂，看見耳朵啦! (Wèi, Kàn Jiàn Ěr Duǒ La!)

Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life, Shounen-Ai/Yaoi

 

Description: 

 

Daisū is a a manga creator who grew up in an orphanage, and whose works do not sell very well. Daisū lives each lonely day in boredom, but one day he meets a young man named Myō who has cat ears, and his everyday life completely changes. Myō gets in trouble every day, but for the first time in his life, Daisū's heart experiences "warmth."

 

Episode: 12 + 12

 

Original Run

Season 1: August 25, 2018 – November 3, 2018

Season 2: February 2, 2019 – April 13, 2019

Studio: Monofilmo

Maiden Rose 百日の薔薇 (Hyakujitsu no Bara)

Alternative Name: 百日蔷薇 (Bǎi Rì Qiáng Wēi)

Genre: Drama, Romance, War, Yaoi, Military

Description: 

 

The 100-year truce between the countries of the world has been broken as the Empire of Eurote invades and expands across the continent. Free lands are falling to the Empire left and right, but officer Taki with his left hand man, Klaus, is just barely able to keep their expansion at bay. But Klaus doesn't work for free and after every battle seeks compensation from Taki in the bedroom. Taki keeps silent because Klaus is a powerful ally, but can Taki really trust a knight who was born in the Empire of Eurote....

Episode: 2

 

Original Run: May 29, 2009 – October 23, 2009

Studio: PrimeTime

The Tyrant Falls in Love 恋する暴君 (Koisuru Boukun)

Alternative Name: 恋爱暴君 (Liàn Ài Bào Jūn)

Genre: Romance, Yaoi, Comedy

Description: 

 

Being in love with your straight sempai isn't easy, but being in love with your straight, homophobic, and (to top it off) tyrannical sempai can be hell. And that's something Tetsuhiro Morinaga can relate to... especially now that he's had a taste of the forbidden fruit...

Episode: 2

 

Original Run: June 25, 2010 – November 26, 2010

Studio: PrimeTime

A Foreign Love Affair 異国色恋浪漫譚 (Ikoku Irokoi Romantan)

Alternative Name: 异国色恋浪漫谭 (Yì Guó Sè Liàn Làng Màn Tán)

Genre: Yoai, Romance, Erotica, Comedy

Description: 

 

The young leader of the Ōmi group, Ranmaru, was forced to marry Kaoru, the daughter from another group. The couple went to Italy, and had their wedding on a ship. However, neither of them actually liked the marriage, and Ranmaru was kicked out by his newlywed wife Kaoru on their first night. Al (Alberto), an Italian man on the ship, took an interest in Ranmaru, and the story revolves around the romance between the two men, Ranmaru and Al.

Episode: 2

 

Original Run: December 21, 2007 – October 24, 2008

Studio: PrimeTime