Join us as we deep dive into individual BL titles, be it manga, web comics, or M/M romance, plus our minisodes give you a quick look at hot new titles. New episodes monthly. Hosted By BLGardenDFW.
Titles mentioned:Love Stage by Zaou Taishi and Eiki Eiki
"You think Darkness is your ally? You've merely adapted the dark. I was born in the...." JK wrong story. Dark Rise (not Dark knight Rises) is the newest novel by CS Pacat. Join Izora, Charls, and Mel as they discuss all it's twist and turns! Titles Mentioned The Lighting Struck Heart by TJ Klune All of the MXTX books published by seven seas Graineliers by Rihito Takarai published by yen press Monster and beast by Renji Love and Limbo by haji Seraph of the End Anime streaming on hulu and funimation Coyote by Ranmaru Zariya published by sublime Red Heir by Sarah Honey and Lisa Henry Elf defense by Sarah Honey and Lisa Henry Light amongst the shadows by Kelley York and Rowan Altwood Nightrunner by Lynn Flewelling The Magpie Lord by KJ Charles
Join Izora, Britt, & Lynn for the exotic and colorful title Birds of Shangri-La by Ranmaru Zariya
Are Mullets trending? Is Mink Shrek in disguise? Join Britt, Professor and Charls as they reviewed the Mega-popular game Dramatical Murder! What about the Anime you ask?... We don't talk about the anime. Titles MentionedLamento - Nitro + Chiral available from JAST blueSweet Pool - Nitro + Chiral available from JAST blueTogainu no Chi- Nitro + Chiral available from JAST blueReconnect Dramatical Murder - Nitro + Chiral available from JAST blue No Thank You!!! - available from MangaGamerGaukun Heaven - Game by SPRAY JAST BLUE WE LOVE YOU!
Kit remind us of helpless ukes and handsome semes in this long ago title Skyscrapers of OZ by Takakura and Yoshino Somei.Titles Mentioned: Golden Cain by You Asagiri Published by Be Beautiful Honey Catch by Wang Tao Perfect Blend by Lucky Animals and ameray Hot retribution by Wang Tao
Come join Mel and Puzzle to learn why you shouldn't be a stranger to this BL movie!
Join Izora, Charls, and Midnight as they review Like the Beast Available now on Futekiya! Titles Mentioned: New york New York by Marimo Ragawa coming soon from yen press Banana fish by Akimi Yoshida Available from Flower ComicsBlue sky complex by Kei Ichikawa Available from futekiyaLucky number 13 by Yamamoto Kotetsuko Toritan by Yamamoto Kotetsuko available from Sublime Omairi desu yo (hopelessly devoted) by Yamamoto Kotetsuko Future lovers by Saika Kunieda available in print Long exposure by Mars available on Tapas My dearest cop by Niyama available on RentaHoney maple and more sugar by Tsushiko available on futekiya
Gentlemen do prefer blondes ... or at least Riki does. Join Charls and Puzzle in reviewing this classic Ai No Kusabi.
The Tyrant Falls in Love by Hinako TakanagaHitorijime My Boyfriend by Memeco AriiDon't Be Cruel by Yonezou NekotaDragon Ball Z by Akira ToriyamaJunjo Romantica by Shungiku NakamuraFourth Generation Head by Scarlet BerikoHey, Class President!! by Kaori MonchiwebtoonsCrimson Spell by Ayano Yamane
Mel, Lynn, and Kit discuss the ever popular title Given by Natsuki Kizu available on Cruncyroll Title Mentioned: Given by Natsuki Kizu (Crunchyroll) Dick Fight Island By Reibun Ike (Sublime) Hitorijime my hero by Memeco Arii (Amazon Prime) Dakaichi by Hashigo Sakurabi (Funimation) Junjou romantica by Shungiku Nakamura (Funimation) I Hear the Sunspot by Yuki Fumino (One Peace Books) Banana fish by Akimi Yoshida (Amazon Prime) Whimsical Jaguar by Unohana (Futekiya)Koimonogatari by Tohru Tagura (Tokyopop)
A beautiful story of romance, astronomy, and necromancy, Puzzle and Lynn introduce and discuss the webcomic Novae by Jen and Kate/ Kaiju. Novae by Jen and Kate/ Kaiju. Teahouse by from EmirainTriping over you by Suzana Marcum and Owen White Always raining here by Hazel and Bell O human star by Blue Delliquanti
During our holiday break we wanted to share with you a true classic all the way back from 1978! Charls is here to tell you all about this piece of BL history. While this title is not a true BL, BL can tie a lot of its roots to this gem. ANAL All Nippon Airlines by Kei Azumaya - June title President Momoi kun by Higashi Nishada- June title Gaukun Handsome - anime on cruncyroll Gravitaion by maki murakami- anime on Funimation Same Difference by Nozomu Hiiragi - DMP title Beast in Feast by Norikazu Akira- June title Kit Suggest Reapers don't Love- Tapas comics
Join Izora and Currio as we discuss on of our favorite books by TJ Klune. House in the Cerulean Sea by Tj Klune Murmuration by Tj Klune Bones Beneath my Skin by Tj KluneTell me it's Real Series by TJ Klune The Lighting Struck Heart by Tj Klune (really we discuss most books by Tj Klune) Good omens By Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaimen Jack of Thorns by Ak Faulkner Knight of Flames by Ak Faulkner
Not to be confused with the anime, Britt and Cho review the m/m novel Soul Eater by Lily Mayne. That's right a title with something we can truly be thankful for...monster f!@#ing.This Boy Caught a Merman available on CruncyrollMerman in the Tub by Itokichi Hybrid Incubater by Meraki P Dark
Welcome back to BL Classique where each month we discuss a BL classic from the Ye olde days of fujoshi. This month Izora shares a classic filled with horror, horrific tropes that is, Under Grand Hotel by Mika Sadahiro. Or basically Orange is the New Black before it was cool and also with dudes. Under Grand Hotel by Mika Sadahiro - 2nd hand or digital copy on Nook Jealousy by Scarlet Beriko - Sublime Killing Stalking by Koogi - Lezhin Comics MADK by Ryo Sumiyoshi- Sublime Banana Fish by Akimi Yoshida- Amazon Prime
In keeping with the reason for the season are you ready for some GGGGhosts!!! Koi and Charles are celebrating the annoucement of Seven Seas newest series "Heaven Official's Blessing” with a review for this amazing title. All three novels available for preorder from Seven SeasHeaven Official's Blessing by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Mo Dao Zu Shi) by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu The Scum Villian's Self-Saving System by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu Donghua: Mo Dao zu shi available on WeTv Heaven's official's Blessing available on Netflix and Funimation on TV Series: The Untamed available on NetflixWord of Honor available on Netflix Manga: Twittering Birds Never Fly by Yoneda Kou available from June (anime on HiDive) Sleeping Moon by Miyamoto Kano available from sublime BL Game: Dramatical Murder by Nitro+Chiral available on Steam Het Title: Novel: Three lives, Three worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms by Hong Qin TV Series: Eternal Love available on Netflix
Heads will roll (literally) for this manga! So if you are ready for the SPOOKIEST month of the year go ahead and listen in as Midnight, Currio, and Britt discuss why you too should read MADK by Ryo Suzuri. Available now from Sublime! Manga:Heartless By Nishin MasumiMonster and the Beast by Renji available from Yen Press Books: (as britt says: The stories without pictures) New Haven series by Nicolas Bella Soul Eater by Lily Mayne
This episode is sponsored by Rotten Blossoms.This one's for the sweet tooths! BL Garden reviews Yu Natsunagi The Lion's Play Bite from Rotten Blossoms, a charming friends-to-lovers romance that is the perfect pick-me-up for any fujin looking for something sweet. We share exclusive info from mangaka Yu Natsunagi and get a first-hand look at her NAME (storyboard/rough draft) for the project. You can view excerpts of Yu Natsunagi's NAME HERE.Buy The Lion's Play Bite by Yu Natsunagi now @ Rotten Blossoms.Looking for something spicier? Join BL Garden and Rotten Blossoms CEO Beverly Maynor for a live book discussion on Reo Ohno's juicy problematique doujinshi Beautiful Flowers Have Thorns. Happening October 2nd @ 7:00 PM on Zoom. Join details will be publicly posted on October 30th.Rotten Blossoms supports their artists with bonuses once all operating costs are met. Any additional profit is donated to Nijiiro Diversity, an organization dedicated to fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Japan. Please consider contributing to the fight for queer rights by donating to Nijiiro Diversity.
This episode is sponsored by Irodori Sakura.Whoa, daddy!! In this episode, BL Garden reviews the fetish BL manga series Puppy Play with Papa! What happens when you take an obedient, puppy-like father of one and stick him with a sadistic corporate climber? We discuss the kinky shenanigans, strangely heartfelt bathing scenes, and debate DILFs.WARNING: Puppy Play with Papa contains dub-con/non-con, piss play, and incest. These elements are discussed at-length in this episode. Also MentionedDead Dove: Do Not Eat (fanwork tag)Yarichin Bitch Club by Ogeretsu Tanaka (manga)The Irodori Sakura store is BACK with a shiny new website! If you want to read steamy stories like Puppy Play with Papa you will first need to renew your account. Check the FAQ for instructions.Irodori Sakura is also holding a Re-Opening Sale until September 24th! Grab all 4 volumes of Puppy Play with Papa at a special price and browse their other BL & LGBTQ+ titles.
Join Britt and Kit for a look back at two classics Dear Myself and World's End.
Select an Option: Option one to say "yes", Option two to say "HELL YES" to all the amazing BL games Lynn, Izora and Kit review in this special episode Extravaganza! Titles Mentioned: Lamento Beyond the Void, Sweet Pool, Dramatical Murder, and Togainu no chi All from Nitro+charal Royal Alchemist by Nifty VisualDevine speaker by Two and a Half StudiosChess of blades by Argent GamesSeiyuu Danshi by MeyaoiMy Burning Heart by Ertal GamesMorning Dew Farms by Y Press Games
Can I Buy Your Love From a Vending Machine?" by Haruaki Yoshii available on Futekiya https://read.futekiya.com/comic/602a2340b42cb
This episode is sponsored by Rotten Blossoms.In this episode, BL Garden reviews Oyuu's Crossword men: a tropey collection of stories about fangs, maid outfits, and dense boys in love. We discuss why relationship tropes appeal to fujoshi and argue the merits of friends-to-lovers VS rivals-to-lovers. Which side are you on?This episode includes an exclusive comment from Oyuu-sensei!Also Mentioned in This EpisodeDon't Be CruelFree!Jackass by Scarlet BerikoSk88OH1 Episode with Cristal Marie8OH1 Episode with Dr. SantosBuy Crossword Men by Oyuu @ Rotten BlossomsRotten Blossoms supports their artists with bonuses once all operating costs are met. Any additional profit is donated to Nijiiro Diversity, an organization dedicated to fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in Japan. Please consider contributing to the fight for queer rights by donating to Nijiiro Diversity.
Sarah and PuzzleSavant review "Demon of the Underground" by Bob. Link to comic: https://www.demonoftheunderground.com/comic/p01/ Sound effects provided by freesound.org Intro: safari loop 0S22m2 by Setuniman Outro: Jam Spotlight Lazytoms L by NERDYChick121
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity can make you a Wizard?! Yuu Toyota - Square Enix & CruncyrollOssan's Love by Koji Tokuo Old Fashioned cupcake by Sagan Sagan Secret tales of a 30-year-old Gay Bachalor by S_monkey & Kuaikan Comics - TapasManly appetites by Mito - Seven Seas We Best Love by Lin Pei-yu - WeTVThis Boy is a Professional Wizard by Soubi Yamaoto- Cruncyroll I Didnt Mean to Fall in Love by Suzumaru Minta- Futekiya
This episode is sponsored by DLsite.The R18 fans of BL Garden review DLsite, the Horny Fujin Paradise, and discuss its pros, cons, and brocons. And Cho (predictably) ends with a passionate plea on behalf of broconnoisseurs everywhere. NOTE: Some changes have been made to the DLsite catalog since the time of recording.Catch a preview of the subtitled audio drama Tipsy Slutty Sex with Friends in this episode!Titles Mentioned in this EpisodeAll works are 18+. Please mind the tags!A Critical Love Affair at the Boys Swimming Club by Oto-LoveBang Bang Rookie Papa - Full Ver. [DLsite Official Translation]Bang Bang Rookie Papa - Free Ver. [DLsite Official Translation]How the Prince got Bewitched and Be-Bitched by sweet.X.T.CThe Knight Begged for Death, So We Made Him Our Bitch [DLsite Official Translation]Salaryman Boys Night Out at a Love Hotel - Business Love Hotel Trip [DLsite Official Translation]Salaryman Boys Night Out at a Love Hotel - Business Love Hotel Trip - Free Ver. [DLsite Official Translation]Secret Corruption - Full Ver. [DLsite Official Translation]Shun is Really Dumb by EisyodoTim & Stella by にむ [HANAMIZU] (listen to the Tim & Stella theme song HERE)Tipsy Slutty Sex with Friends - Full ver. [DLsite Official Translation]Tipsy Slutty Sex with Friends - Fre ver. [DLsite Official Translation]Our Picks Best Translated Title PicksSex on Fiiiiishin'Discipline Spanking Paying for Your Sins With Your ButtHow the Prince Got Bewitched and Be Bitched (BEST TITLE??)Take advantage of DLsite's Happy 901 Day campaign with discounted and free BL titles!Want DLsite to license a title? Make a request HERE!.
Young Royals (TV) -NetflixLove, Simon (Movie)- HuluLove, Victor (TV)- HuluRed, White, and Royal Blue (Book) by Casey McQuistonThe Spare (Book) by Miranda DubnerPlaying the Palace (Book) by Paul Rudnick
Gravitation by Maki Murakami - FunimationGiven by Natsuki Kizu- Crunchyroll Hetalia by Himruya- Funimation Junjou Romantica by Shungiku Nakamura - Funimation Studio Deen Super Lovers by Miyuki Abe - CrunchyrollWorld's Greatest First Love (Sekai Ichi) by Shungiku Nakamura - Funimation Whimsical Jaguar By Unohana - Futekuya TharnType Thai Drama - Line TV Love Stage by Eiki Eiki & Taishi Zao- Cruncyroll Dakaichi by Hashigo Sakurabi - Crunchyroll Ingredients Thai Drama - Youtube (legally)
Sarah and PuzzleSavant review "God in the Field" by VVBG (Michi and Archia). Link to comic: https://tapas.io/episode/330231 Sound effects provided by freesound.org Intro: safari loop 0S22m2 by Setuniman Outro: Jam Spotlight Lazytoms L by NERDYChick121
Sarah and PuzzleSavant review "A Matter of Life and Death" by Sneeples (The Snipster). Link to comic: https://tapas.io/episode/174809 Sound effects provided by freesound.org Intro: safari loop 0S22m2 by Setuniman Outro: Jam Spotlight Lazytoms L by NERDYChick121 Jokes provided by: https://bestlifeonline.com/dark-jokes/
Jealousy by Scarlet Beriko Published by SublimeJackass by Scarlet Beriko Published by SublimeForth Generation Head Tatsuyuki Oyamato by Scarlet Beriko Published by SublimeQueen and the Taylor by Scarlet Beriko NOTE:Please Sublime publish in English! Available in French from Taifu ComicsBanana Fish by Akimi Yoshida Anime Available on Amazon PrimeTwittering Birds Never Fly by Yoneda Kou Published by June In These Words by Kichiku Neko Published by 801 Media OUT OF PRINT (Ebay that sh*t)Smurf's World by JayJay Art by Otae & Luvloo Available on Tapas@Puppy _ Love by Hamnya Art by Mmmnya Available on TapasCoyote by Ranmaru Zariya Published by Sublime Blind Play by YD Art by Raic Online at LezhinBound to be Fools by Gahyun Available on Tapas
This Vacant Body by T Zysk (Reapersun) Published by Yaoi Revolution Theoden- Lord of the Rings Ref. Ghostwhisper TV series Available on HuluMad K by Ryo Suzuri Published by SublimeKanpai! Doujinshi - Unapai by Maki Murakami (Crocodile Ave) adapted from Kimi No Unaji Ni Kanpai! ERO-GURO Warning!In These Words by Kichiku Neko Published by 801 Media OUT OF PRINT (Ebay that sh*t)Electric Body by Min Qiang Art by Dong YePsycop Series by Jordan Castillo Price Podcast Mentioned:Serial KillersGen Y True Crime GarageCasefile ID Channel series mentioned:Evil Lives HereHomicide Hunter: Lt. Joe KendaSee no EvilFear thy Neighbor BUY IT HERE!!!https://yaoi-revolution.myshopify.com
Hello! Izora here with several important announcements and with a bit of a surprise!
Puzzle finally apologizes for parading supernatural creatures through Sarah's apartment as they sit down to review "Behind the Obsidian Mirror" by DaughterOfOwls. Link to comic:http://obsidian-mirror.smackjeeves.com/comics/1305629/cover-illustration/ Transitional music provided by freesound.org Intro: safari loop 0S22m2 by Setuniman Outro: Jam Spotlight Lazytoms L by NERDYChick121
Monster and the Beast by Renji. First three volumes published by Sublime Devilman Crybaby by Go Nagai. Available on NetflixMADK by Ryo Suzuri. Published by Sublime. Phantom Tales of the Night by Matsuri Hino. Published by Yen Press Titan's Bride by Itkz. Futekiya had to cancel the publishing of this title. Hellsing by Kouta Hiroano. Available on Funimation Tokyo Ghoul by Sui Ishida. Available on Funimation Crimson Spell by Ayano Yamane. Published by SublimeBlack Butler by Lana Toboso. Available on Funimation Shrek by Dreamworks. Available on HuluCoyote by Ranmaru Zariya. Published by SublimeBeautiful Monster Series By Jex Lane. Available where books are sold Love in Limbo by Haji. Published by SublimeBrute by Kim Felding. Available where books are sold @Renji_Range Twitter Handle for Renji Quote in description based off “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak
Titles Mentioned: Nightrunner Series by Lynn Flewelling Luck in the ShadowsStalking DarknessTraitor's MoonShadow ReturnsThe White RoadCasket of SoulsShards of TimeThe Tamir Trilogy by Lynn Flewelling Captive Prince Series by C S Pacat Heir's Game by Suspu Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson The Stormlight Archives Brandon SandersonThe Rifter Series by Ginn HaleThe Dragori series by Ben AldersonTortall Series by Tamora Pierce Trickster's Choice Trickster's Queen
After a vampire is snuck into her house, Sarah sits down with PuzzleSavant and the other members of BL Garden to review "Transfusions" by Anni K. Transfusions: http://transfusionscomic.com/comic/01-cover Sound Effects provided by freesound.org
Titles Mentioned in this episode: Boyfriend Material by Alexis HallGlitterland by Alexis Hall Prosperity by Alexis Hall Pansies by Alexis HallHow to Bang a Billionare by Alexis Hall The Queen and the Homo Jock King by TJ Klune Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Alice Winters (Author) Husbands Gambit by LA Witt Seven Days by Rihito Takarai HUSBAND MATERIAL by Alexis Hall Coming Aug 2022!
Born Sexy Tomorrow by VVBGTapasSharpe & RabbitThick as Thieves5th ElementStarfighter by Hamlet MachineHimbos in spaceVoltronStar WarsStar TrekCowboy BebopOutlaw StarDuneSplashReady Player One
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Ten Count by Rihito Takarai published by Sublime Try Knights by Rihito Takarai watch on Crunchyroll Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest by Rio Shirakome Level C by Futaba Aoi published by Media Blasters Jealousy by Scarlet Beriko published by Sublime Caste Heaven by Chise Ogawa published by Sublime I’ve Seen It All by Shoko Takaku published by June Golden Sparkle by Suzumaru Minta published by Futekiya You’re my Love Prize in the Viewfinder (Finder) by Ayano Yamane published by June Secret XXX by Meguru Hinohara published by Sublime
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky AlbertalliLove Victor by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger Available on HuluLove Simon directed by Greg Berlanti, written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger
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Titles Mentioned:Hitorijime My Hero By Memeco AriiWotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku by FujitaLove Stage!! by Eiki Eiki and illustrated by Taishi ZaōJunjou Romantica by Shungiku Nakamura
Titles Mentioned: Coyote by Ranmaru Zariya published by SublimeMaiden Rose by Fusanosuke Inariya, published by June(Shojo) Vampire Knight by Matsuri Hino, published by Shojo Beat The Betrayal Knows My Name by Hotaru Odagiri, published by Yen PressLiquor and Cigarettes by Ranmaru Zariya, published by Sublime (Non-BL Anime) 91 Days directed by Hiro Kaburagi written by Taku Kishimoto. Available on Funimation and Cruncyroll Birds of Shangri-La by Ranmaru Zariya, published by Sublime Crimson Spell by Ayano Yamane, published by Sublime MADK by Ryo Suzuri, published by Sublime 4th Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato by Scarlet Beriko, published by Sublime Jealousy by Scarlet Beriko, published by sublimeHari no Hana by Fusanosuke Inariya, published by Taiyo Tosho (Japanese only) (Manhua) Love is an Illustion By Fargo. Available on Lezhin (Manhua) Blood Link by Brothers without a tomorrow. Available on LezhinMomento Scarlet By Kusabi Keri, published by Takeshobo (Japanese only)
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In BetweenSa Pagitan ng Kamusta at PaalamUSPHTV Seven DaysClassmatesHello StrangerNo Touching At AllEscape Journey
Link to TnS: https://www.facebook.com/tsukinosenshi/ Link to NanjoKoji: https://twitter.com/NanjoKoji?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Link to Musical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2FghP6uCog Sound effects provided by freesound.orgIntro: Angel Saxophone and Hammond Organ Orchestra by Stan RamsOutro: Jam Spotlight Lazytoms L by NERDYChick1217
Published by Sublime Therapy Game by Meguru HinoharaSecret XXX by Meguru Hinohara
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