Definition of «bl»

"BL" is an abbreviation for "Boys' Love," a genre of fiction, manga, anime, and television series originating in East Asia that focuses on romantic or sexual relationships between male characters. The genre enjoys a massive global fanbase on social media platforms, fanfiction archives, and internet subcultures. While traditionally created by and targeted toward female audiences, the genre now attracts a diverse demographic of queer readers and creators worldwide. In online fandom spaces, referring to media as this genre highlights its specific tropes, narrative structures, and romantic pairing conventions.