I liked how I was able to perceive sweetness, romance, and libido in a more positive light, that I was able to unabashedly “squee” over BL without any of the hangups, as opposed to consuming straight/HL content.
My first experience had three steps I can recall: first I uncovered the Duo Maxwell/Heero Yui ship in online forums and Google image search, then my best friend bought a VHS copy of Maki Murakami’s Gravitation, and finally I purchased a manga titled FAKE by […]
I like soft romance as well as hardcore smut. I would like to see more realistic and romantic portrayals of m|m genre, by that I don’t mean just hide the dark side or anything. It should reflect the story the author is trying to show. […]
This interview project started as a way to document the voices and experiences of Boys Love fans across the world. The original 2020 survey was circulated online for approximately six months, closing at 553 responses. Excerpts are shared here and full interviews are located on the official Patreon.
The 2021 survey is closed. Thank you to everyone who participated!
In 2022, the BL Fan Project will be expanding and growing into something new. Documenting fan experiences is our focus as we introduce more regular polling and surveys, in addition to a dedicated space for fans to interact with the BL Fan Project and each other. Look forward to our announcements and the growth of our community!
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