ELEMENT: LGBTQ+ Rep
A list of dramas and other titles that present compelling and/or entertaining LGBTQ+ stories and/or characters.
Will be updated as I continue to watch and finish more works.
Always open to discuss.
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1. "Hello, Stepmother"
Chinese Movie - 2020
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2. ≥75℃
Korean Special - 2019, 5 episodes
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3. 1 em 10,000 (Ato I)
Korean Movie - 2018
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4. 1 em 10,000 (Ato II)
Korean Movie - 2018
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5. 1 em 10,000 (Ato III)
Korean Movie - 2018
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6. 17,3 Sobre o amor
Japanese Drama - 2020, 9 episodes
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7. 2 Moons 2 A Série
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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8. 2gether A Série
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
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9. A Boss and a Babe
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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10. A Flower for Three Lives
Chinese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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11. A Practical Guide to Being a Superstar's Assistant
Chinese Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
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12. A Tractor Loaded with Love
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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13. Admirador Secreto
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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14. Adorkable Shimei x Shijie
Chinese Movie - 2021
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15. Adrenalina de Cores
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
One of the most unique BL plots I've ever watched.
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16. Afraid Of
Korean Drama - 2019, 3 episodes
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17. Alt Gameboys
Filipino Special - 2020, 1 episode
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18. Am I the Only One with Butterflies?
Korean Special - 2018, 3 episodes
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19. Am I the Only One with Butterflies? Season 2
Korean Special - 2019, 4 episodes
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20. Ameiro Paradox
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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21. Amigo Íntimo — Temporada 2
Thai Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
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22. Amor Fora do Espaço
Thai Special - 2019, 1 episode
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23. Amor Por Acaso
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
A BL story (from Mame, so not the best quality) with a potentially demisexual main lead and a strongly implied asexual side character/
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24. Amor Por Acaso 2
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
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25. Após O Recomeço
Japanese Movie - 2020
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26. Até nos Encontrarmos Novamente: A Série
Thai Drama - 2019, 17 episodes
A tearjerker BL that presents a gorgeous and adorable soulmate story.
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27. Atrás do Corte
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
An interesting character-driven BL narrative.
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28. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
A rivals to secret friends to lovers BL story with an explicitly stated GL side plot. Directed by an openly queer man. Addressed several important topics relevant to queer relationships.
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29. Be Mine: Prologue Day
Thai Special - 2023, 1 episode
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30. Bed Friend
Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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31. Beije-me Novamente
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
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32. Between Complete and Incomplete
Korean Movie - 2021
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33. Between Us Special
Thai Special - 2021, 6 episodes
An incredibly fluffy slice-of-life miniseries building up hype for the Between Us full series - a sequel series to Until We Meet Again focused on the second couple.
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34. Blue Boys
Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes
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35. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
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36. Boku mo Aitsu mo Shinrodesu
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
A humorous comedy BL movie centered around one rollercoaster of a wedding day - that also serves as a coming out event.
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37. Bokura no Shokutaku
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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38. Bon Appetit
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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39. Boys' Lockdown
Filipino Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
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40. Bump Up Business
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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41. Calculating Love : SineTan
Thai Drama - 2020, 7 episodes
A cute indie BL production perfect for mindless enjoyment.
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42. Can I Kiss My Best Friend?
Korean Movie - 2021
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43. Cat in the Eastern Palace
Chinese Movie - 2020
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44. Causa da Morte
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
An action/mystery BL story with two of the most beloved and long-established Thai BL actors.
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45. Chanlna: Enough Time to Fall in Love
Korean Movie - 2019
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46. Check Out: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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47. Cherry Magic: Dia dos Namorados / Rokkaku
Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
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48. Cherry Magic!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
A very wholesome and humorous BL story with a strongly implied aromantic-asexual side character.
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49. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 2022
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50. Childhood
Thai Movie - 2023
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51. Chul Soo
Korean Movie - 2021
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52. Club Friday The Series 12: Rak Sap Son
Thai Special - 2020, 5 episodes
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53. Color Rush Season 2
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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54. Como Nos Filmes
Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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55. Companheiro de Quarto Secreto
Korean Movie - 2020
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56. Cross-Dressing Female Bodyguard Meets Runaway Princess
Chinese Movie - 2020
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57. Crush Secreto em Você
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
A new type of BL story that notably features a well-developed 3rd gender/trans Thai support character that finds love. Also features a prominent second BL couple that tackles body insecurity and sense of worthiness.
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58. Cutie Pie: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2023, 4 episodes
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59. Dark Blue Kiss
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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60. Dear Karl
Filipino Special - 2020, 1 episode
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61. Dear Uranus
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 3 episodes
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62. Deep Ocean
Taiwanese Movie - 2022
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63. Demônio Vermelho e Heroína Su
Chinese Movie - 2020
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64. Desejando Você
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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65. Desejo A Você: Sua Melodia Do Meu Coração
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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66. Deve ser amor
Filipino Movie - 2013
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67. Docinho
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
I have a love-hate relationship with the BL story, but the love portion was strong enough to make it on this list.
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68. Don't Say No Special
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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69. Down the River
Thai Movie - 2004
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70. Duas Pessoas Que Não Podem se Apaixonar
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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71. En of Love: Esta é uma história de amor
Thai Drama - 2020, 3 episodes
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72. En of Love: Mecânica do Amor
Thai Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
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73. En of Love: TOSSARA
Thai Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
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74. Enchanté
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
A friends-to-lovers pseudo-harem BL story.
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75. Entre Nós
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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76. Entremeio
Filipino Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
A gorgeous friends-to-lovers BL that really sticks with you. Also has a bisexual woman support character.
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77. Erro Semântico
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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78. Escolhendo o cônjuge na loteria
Japanese Drama - 2018, 8 episodes
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79. Escritor Adorável
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
A great BL series that tackles topics and concerns around the BL entertainment industry.
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80. Etiqueta à Mesa
Korean Movie - 2018
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81. Eu Não
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
An action activist (including real petition QR codes for equal marriage rights) BL series from a trans woman director in which the focus is never sexuality but rather on the enemies-to-lovers and hidden identity components of the story. We also see a well-developed and non-stereotypical trans woman side character.
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82. Even If
Thai Movie - 2022
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83. Fall for You
Taiwanese Movie - 2023
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84. Flores de Cerejeira Depois do Inverno
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
A pretty cute mindless BL between two boys raised together after one became an orphan.
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85. Follow The Wind
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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86. Gameboys
Filipino Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
A wholesome BL that takes place during COVID lockdown. It has inspired many sequels and branch-offs.
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87. Gameboys 2
Filipino Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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88. Gameboys: Out in the Open
Filipino Special - 2021, 1 episode
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89. GAP
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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90. Gen Y
Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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91. General, Can I Sleep with You?
Chinese Movie - 2021
A very short GL production that still manages to be memorable.
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92. Girlfriend Project Day 1
Korean Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
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93. Graduation, Present + Propose
Korean Movie - 2021
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94. Half
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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95. Happenstance
Filipino Drama - 2020, 9 episodes
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96. Happy Ending
Korean Drama - 2024, 3 episodes
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97. Happy to Have You Here
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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98. Hello Stranger
Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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99. Her
Thai Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
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100. Herói
Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
There is a noteworthy BL side plot to this coming-of-age empath-centered drama that centers around how sexuality can be fluid for some individuals.