In April 2024, Russia banned MyAnimeList, the world's top anime database. Learn why Roskomnadzor blocked the site over alleged LGBTQ+ content.

Russia has banned access to the world’s largest anime and manga database, MyAnimeList. Here’s what we know about why it ...

As of time of writing (2:10pm ET on September 23, 2025), the link in both the tweet and in the manga section on the website is broken for both the English and French versions. However, this will ...

Whether it’s an artist, actor, or an athlete, meeting your idol in real life might feel like just a fantasy. But thanks to fan-idol romance dramas, you can live vicariously through them in the ...

Kotone is a fudanshi. One day while he was buying BL manga outside of a manga stand, a truck loses control and kills him with BL manga all over him. To his surprise, he wakes up in an Asian ...

For years, romance anime has ruled the hearts of anime viewers. And Boys Love anime, also known as BL anime, is a special sub-genre of romance that explores romantic relationships between male ...

From fantastic gay movies like Doukyuusei to manga like The Bride Was A Boy, Japan is no stranger to amazing LGBTQ+ representation in media and stories. This extends to anime series as well, with ...

We love manga here at IGN, but the thriving Japanese industry puts out so many comics each year — with some series running for decades — it can be hard (and expensive) to keep up. But there are ...

Action manga dominates this season, from sword-and-sorcery fantasies to gritty crime dramas and mysteries. Takashi Ushiroyato, trans. by Yuki Tejima. Vertical Comics, Oct. 7 ($13.95 trade paper, ISBN ...

David Heath is a List Writer from the UK specializing in video games, movies, TV shows, and the occasional anime. Seinen BL manga offer a mature take on love outside of traditional pairings, exploring ...

Diving into the world of Boys' Love manga might seem overwhelming at first, especially with the vast selection at hand. It's ...