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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.
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Episode 38: The BL That Put BL Garden in Therapy
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Why do we seek out sad stories? Why is grief porn appealing? What's so compelling about an uke with a sad backstory? The 8OH1 crew discusses the appeal of angst and the BL the put BL Garden in therapy. BL Titles Mentioned in This Episode Okane ga Nai Pearl Boy by Inking Ten Count Maiden Rose A Home Far Away Golden Sparkle I Didn’t Mean to Fall in L…
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Hey, Fujoshiman! Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey!
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Ask us anything! Hey, Fujoshiman is a short podcast from BL Garden of DFW inspired by the Hey, Answerman column from Anime News Network. Your hosts return to answer not one, but FIVE of your most burning questions in this Hey, Fujoshiman information extravaganza. Find out if guys can really go that many rounds, if a digital-only title will ever be …
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This episode of the 8OH1 podcast is sponsored by Irodori Sakura. Seasons change, and fujoshi too! We may be seasoned fujoshi, but as BL itself has changed so have our once long-held beliefs. Is childhood friends to lovers still the peak of romance? Is 2D always better than 3D? Are these characters getting younger, or are we just getting older? BL G…
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Join Izora and Charls on a deep dive into the works of the incomparable KJ Charles, MM romance writer extraordinaire. If you think historical romance isn't your cuppa, you are incorrect! Izora and Charls explain at length why KJ Charles sets the standard for the genre and why you should be giving these series a try. KJ Charles titles: Magpie Sequen…
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Episode 36: All That's Good in MM Romance Right Now
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This episode of the 8OH1 podcast is sponsored by Media Do International. Join Lynn, Kit, Izora, and Charls as they take a look back at what they've discovered over the past couple years in the MM Romance world from space operas to new adult to orcs and shifters. Titles mentioned: The Sins of the Orc by Finley Fenn Heart to Heart: Fated Paths by Eab…
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Just let teenage boys be crusty sometimes! Join Curio and Izora for a peek into Bad Boys Happy Home by SHOOWA and Okujima Hiromasa . Bad Boys Happy Home is a manga available from SuBLime. Titles mentioned: Megumi & Tsugumi by Si Mitsuru - manga available from Renta! and SuBLime Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato by Scarlet Beriko - manga ava…
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Existential crisis in 3... 2... 1... Join Curio, Kit, and Izora as they review the Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer! In space, no one can hear you uwu. Titles mentioned: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell Earth Fathers are Weird by Lyn Gala Enemy Mine (1985 film, non-MM) This episode is sponsored by DLSi…
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This episode of the 8OH1 podcast is sponsored by Rotten Blossoms. What makes a work BL? In 2022, this is a difficult question to answer. BL Garden revisits the topic of an early 8OH1 episode to discuss the the shift in label conventions, how BL is defined outside of Japan, and just how serious the "love" part of "boys' love" is. Titles Mentioned in…
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It’s Action! It’s Adventure! It’s Romance! It’s a viral best-seller! Join Lynn, Prof. Hot Mess, and Britt on a journey to Dick Fight Island by Ike Reibun in today’s minisode. Listen to the end for a special giveaway from Media Do International! Titles mentioned: Dick Fight Island by Ike Reibun – BL manga from SuBLime Yarichin Bitch Club by Ogeretsu…
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The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System
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Join Izora, Koi, Kit, and Charls as they review The Scum Villain's Self-saving System by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu! Listen to the end for a special giveaway from Media Do International! Today we learn one of life’s most important lessons: You can you up, No can no BB (你行你上,不行就别BB). Titles mentioned: Danmei Novels – all from Seven Seas Danmei! The Scum Vill…
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This episode of the 8OH1 podcast is sponsored by DLste garumani. After years of inserting #brotherfucking into all BLG content, BLG's resident broconnoisseurs finally get their own episode to discuss one of BL's longstanding taboos: brotherly lovin'. Why do fans like it? How has fandom response to brocest changed over time? Is anyone else #BloodBro…
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BL Classique Presents: Electric Hands
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Titles mentioned: Love Stage by Zaou Taishi and Eiki EikiAutor: BL Garden DFW
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BL Gardens talks all things live-action in this episode about BL dramas! What was your first BL drama? Which country has the best series? Why are engineers so gay? What's with the Kamen Rider to BL Actor Pipeline? These questions and more will be answered (kind of) in this episode no live-action BL dramas! BL Titles Mentioned in this Episode About …
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20. Tied: Blue Sky Complex by Ichikawa Kei @k_ickw - Futekiya Momo to Manji (Momo and Manji) by Sakura Sawa @climnon - Futekiya 19. Ore ga Suki nado Warawaseru by Sato Tsubame - unlicensed 18. Mitsuka (Nectar) by akabeko @akabeko_bl – ShuCream BL, Futekiya 17. Minato Shouji Coin Laundry by Kantsume Sawa and Tsubaki Yuzu @tsubaki_yuzu - unlicensed 1…
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"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 Grainel…
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Join Izora, Britt, & Lynn for the exotic and colorful title Birds of Shangri-La by Ranmaru ZariyaAutor: BL Garden DFW
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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 Mentioned Lamento - Nitro + Chiral available from JAST blue Sweet Pool - Nitro + Chiral available from JAST blue Togainu no Chi- Nitro + Ch…
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BL Classique Presents: Skyscrapes of OZ
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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 TaoAutor: BL Garden DFW
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Come join Mel and Puzzle to learn why you shouldn't be a stranger to this BL movie!Autor: BL Garden DFW
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Honto Yajuu AKA Like the Beast Reviewed
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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 Comics Blue sky complex by Kei Ichikawa Available from futekiya Lucky number 13 by Yamamoto Kotetsuko Toritan by Yamamoto Kotetsu…
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Gentlemen do prefer blondes ... or at least Riki does. Join Charls and Puzzle in reviewing this classic Ai No Kusabi.Autor: BL Garden DFW
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BL Classique Presents: The Tyrant Falls in Love
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The Tyrant Falls in Love by Hinako Takanaga Hitorijime My Boyfriend by Memeco Arii Don't Be Cruel by Yonezou Nekota Dragon Ball Z by Akira Toriyama Junjo Romantica by Shungiku Nakamura Fourth Generation Head by Scarlet Beriko Hey, Class President!! by Kaori Monchi webtoons Crimson Spell by Ayano Yamane…
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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 Sunspo…
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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 Emirain Triping over you by Suzana Marcum and Owen White Always raining here by Hazel and Bell O human star by Blue Delliquanti…
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Episode 31: BL That Shaped Us w/ The Yaoi Shelf
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Gather 'round, ye weaboomers! What do you get when two BL podcasts collab? Mostly pure chaos. With some ghost twinks. Join the fujin of BL Garden and The Yaoi Shelf in this epic joint venture! (We promise we don't spend the entire episode talking about Gravitation. Just like...part of it.) Titles Mentioned: Close the Last Door (Yamada Yugi) Eerie Q…
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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 Ha…
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Episode 30: Chat w/ Majessa from DLsite!
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The following is a sponsored reviewed. BL Garden sits down with Majessa from DLsite / EISYS, inc. to chat about DLsite's steamy (and amazingly-titled) works, move to cater to overseas fans, FujoCon debut, and their exciting Translators United initiative which allows passionate fans to contribute to their favorite artists and communities. Managed by…
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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 Klune Tell 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 b…
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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 Cruncyroll Merman in the Tub by Itokichi Hybrid Incubater by Meraki P DarkAutor: BL Garden DFW
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Episode 29: Beautiful Flowers Have Thorns & Dead Dove: Do Not Eat
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This episode is sponsored by Rotten Blossoms. DEAD DOVE: DO NOT EAT! BL Garden sits down to discuss the deliciously dark title Beautiful Flowers Have Thorns by Reo Ohno from Rotten Blossoms & examine why liking "bad things" can be oh so good. This episode contains prolonged discussion of content that may be disturbing. Please be advised. Mentioned …
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BL Classique Presents: Under Grand Hotel
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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 digit…
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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 Seas Heaven Official’s Blessing by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu Grandmaster of Demonic Cu…
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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 Masumi Monster and the Beast by Renji available from Yen Press Books: (as britt says: The…
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It’s FANTI, Part 2: Electric Bigotry! The hosts of BL Garden sit down with Aeri and Cristal Marie to continue the FANTI panel from FujoCon 2021. We answer attendee-submitted questions and discuss the need for preservation of marginalized creator texts and BL academia translation projects, how to protect yourself in fandom, racism in “pro-ship” and …
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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 NAM…
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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. WARNI…
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BL Classique Presents: Dear Myself & World's End
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Join Britt and Kit for a look back at two classics Dear Myself and World's End.Autor: BL Garden DFW
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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 Visual Devine speaker by Two and a Half Studi…
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Can I Buy Your Love From a Vending Machine? Minisode
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Can I Buy Your Love From a Vending Machine?" by Haruaki Yoshii available on Futekiya https://read.futekiya.com/comic/602a2340b42cbAutor: BL Garden DFW
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Yaoi is our anti-drug. It's 801 Day on the 8OH1 podcast! The BLG crew sits down to contemplate the past, present, and future of BL. Join us as we take a walk down memory lane (bring your Advil!) and discuss reading explicit BL with dial-up on the family computer, compare our past and present favorites, and celebrate the abundance of legally accessi…
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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 e…
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Archived E15 Demon of the Underground
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Sarah and PuzzleSavant review "Demon of the Underground" by Bob.Link to comic: https://www.demonoftheunderground.com/comic/p01/Sound effects provided by freesound.orgIntro: safari loop 0S22m2 by SetunimanOutro: Jam Spotlight Lazytoms L by NERDYChick121Autor: BL Garden DFW
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Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make you a Wizard?! Reviewed
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Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity can make you a Wizard?! Yuu Toyota - Square Enix & Cruncyroll Ossan'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 - Tapas Manly appetites by Mito - Seven Seas We Best Love by Lin Pei-yu - WeTV This Boy is a Professional Wizard…
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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 subtit…
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Young Royals (TV) -Netflix Love, Simon (Movie)- Hulu Love, Victor (TV)- Hulu Red, White, and Royal Blue (Book) by Casey McQuiston The Spare (Book) by Miranda Dubner Playing the Palace (Book) by Paul RudnickAutor: bl, Netflix, gay, boys love, blgardendfw, lgbt, manga, yaoi
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Gravitation by Maki Murakami - Funimation Given by Natsuki Kizu- Crunchyroll Hetalia by Himruya- Funimation Junjou Romantica by Shungiku Nakamura - Funimation Studio Deen Super Lovers by Miyuki Abe - Crunchyroll World's Greatest First Love (Sekai Ichi) by Shungiku Nakamura - Funimation Whimsical Jaguar By Unohana - Futekuya TharnType Thai Drama - L…
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Episode 26: Ziki Masaya's This is Love & Queer Identity in BL
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This episode is sponsored by Irodori Sakura. BL Garden discusses the manga This is Love & This is Love - After Dark by Ziki Masaya and its portrayal of demisexuality, queer identification in BL, and what it means for a work to be "genuinely queer." Note: While PuzzleSavant is asexual, she would like to make it clear that she does not speak for the …
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Sarah and PuzzleSavant review "God in the Field" by VVBG (Michi and Archia).Link to comic: https://tapas.io/episode/330231Sound effects provided by freesound.orgIntro: safari loop 0S22m2 by SetunimanOutro: Jam Spotlight Lazytoms L by NERDYChick121Autor: BL Garden DFW
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Hey, Fujoshiman! How do publishers decide which BL to print?
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Archived E13 A Matter of Life and Death
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Sarah and PuzzleSavant review "A Matter of Life and Death" by Sneeples (The Snipster).Link to comic: https://tapas.io/episode/174809Sound effects provided by freesound.orgIntro: safari loop 0S22m2 by SetunimanOutro: Jam Spotlight Lazytoms L by NERDYChick121Jokes provided by: https://bestlifeonline.com/dark-jokes/…
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