Guys should I make a Yaoi recommendations list?

gg_253 September 20, 2025 6:02 am

It will be based on Sturgeon's law (it's a proverb stating that 90% of a given field/genre/hobby/profession is crap, but you stay for that 10% cause it's worth it) - which is so true for a genre like BL/yaoi. I haven't read a whole lot of yaoi like a lot of other veterans here who've been reading for like 10+ years...but I think I've read enough to make a connoiseur out of me. I've wanted to make a yaoi list for a long time anyway cause I'm a geek who likes to talk about their hobby and nerd out.

I'll be writing detailed reviews where I deem necessary for all the works I add to said list (without spoilers of course), with a mention of all TWs and themes/tropes/dynamics. Cause as much as I like the lists already on here made by you beautiful ppl, I still feel the need for a list specifically for nerds like me who like to read BL not just for the eye candy aspect but also for the underlying themes/motifs and their literary value.

I'll be making two different lists for manhwas and mangas because they're so different (what with them being products of two entirely different cultures) I can't bring myself to compare them.

It's a project that'll take a long time since I'll be re-reading and discovering new works along the way but I kinda wanna indulge myself. Oh, not to mention, the list will only have completed works that I personally liked (cause I know from experience how ongoing works can take a turn for the worse). So almost nothing will be boring/mid/black flag.

So...what say gang? I'll also be taking recs from anyone who's interested in giving their input! It'll be fun me thinks hehe

Responses
    Hibyeandhello September 20, 2025 6:02 am

    yeah! im down. update me on when you make the list, ill follow it :). i do enjoy good bl with plot, so it sounds well for my taste~ i also got a couple of recs for good ones too if youd like to expand your list (⌒▽⌒)

    Hibyeandhello September 20, 2025 6:16 am

    yes sure! update me on when you make it, and ill give it a follow. i do love a bl with a good plot :). if you need recs to expand your list i have a few bl that come to mind (⌒▽⌒)

    oikawalover September 20, 2025 8:40 am

    omg yeah i really like your idea!!! you should read reunion and consider adding it to your list if you haven’t. I haven’t finished it yet but it’s really good ;)

    gg_253 September 20, 2025 10:35 am
    yeah! im down. update me on when you make the list, ill follow it :). i do enjoy good bl with plot, so it sounds well for my taste~ i also got a couple of recs for good ones too if youd like to expand your list... Hibyeandhello

    omg yayyy i might be busy with irl stuff till november but i'll make it after that during winter holidays! will be sure to notify you when i do! the more the merrier, i'd love to know your recs too and add them when the time comes!

    gg_253 September 20, 2025 10:37 am
    omg yeah i really like your idea!!! you should read reunion and consider adding it to your list if you haven’t. I haven’t finished it yet but it’s really good ;) oikawalover

    I have read reunion and it is definitely going on the list! It's one of the most heartwrenching stories out there. A beautiful masterpiece. Made me shed tears at least on two occasions. I'll buy the hard copy too if and when it comes out!!

    oikawalover September 20, 2025 5:05 pm
    I have read reunion and it is definitely going on the list! It's one of the most heartwrenching stories out there. A beautiful masterpiece. Made me shed tears at least on two occasions. I'll buy the hard copy t... gg_253

    ITS SO GOOD!! i haven’t finished it yet but i’m already in love w the story TT it’s so detailed and it expresses their emotions so well that it’s imposible not to love it (▰˘◡˘▰)