Gay donghua

Yaoi, boys-love, danmei, gay, or whatever terms we can associate with the delicate relationship between men in anime had been a taboo for some fans but a blessing to others. This is a sensitive topic for some, even fans of Japanese animation still have that boundary set between yaoi anime and the other genres.

So, such is the case too even in Chinese animation where censorship is rampant. To a culture where LGBT issues are still not openly accepted in the public, it is amazing that the boys-love story still thrives.

10+ Boys-Love Chinese Anime for Danmei Fans to Watch

So far, I only see love and support for boys-love donghua on the internet from donghua fans both local and international. As I have mentioned, I would love to share a list of boys-love Chinese anime for the yaoi fans to add to their plan-to-watch anime list or even to those who are simply fond of it or can tolerate it.

The truth is, people might not easily identify that it is a boys-love story because the major element that played in this donghua is the cultivation theme which is common in Chinese anime. Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation is a playful and dramatic donghua that thrives in its well-written story, interesting characters that can catch the attention of the viewers, well-choreograph fight scenes, and heartfelt story.

I must say, this is one of the best dramas donghua I had ever seen so far. In fact, this is a sister of Mo Dao Zu Shi because gay donghua series are adapted from a danmei novel by the same author. Furthermore, the next donghua in this list is also based on another work of the same author.

You might be wondering who is this author who can work on such a great danmei boys-love story. Romantically speaking, I prefer this one because the chemistry of the main characters — Xie Lian and Hua Cheng are undeniably extraordinary and beyond comprehension, that is what I can feel based on watching the donghua.

The story shares similar elements with Mo Dao Zu Shi but tackles it differently. The third donghua that is based on the work of Mo Xiang Tong Xiu is the Scumbag System and has the element that many of you might be quite familiar with — isekai. Yeah, we have transmigration or isekai element in this Chinese anime.

Just like our typical isekai anime, Scumbag System transported its main character from the real world inside a game that he blatantly insulted. What sets it apart from the average cultivation donghua? Jie Yao or Antidote is like our typical boys-love anime but played its card pretty well and delivered a satisfying story from start to end.

We have a runaway rich kid and a gangster winning our hearts over with their great chemistry and heartwarming story. So why is it called Antidote or The Cure? Each one of them is there to help one another surpass their trial and dilemma. If you wish to know more about Antidote, you can check my review but beware of the spoilers: Chinese Anime Review: Antidote It has the elements of cultivation, exorcism, and political conspiracy.

If you wish to watch the series, Legend of Exorcism is one of the latest Chinese anime on Netflix archives right now. One of my personal favorites during my early days as a donghua viewer. I first heard of this series when it got a Japanese dubbed release.

It has the usual same old antics as any supernatural and exorcism anime out there but it thrives more in the delicate relationship of the main characters and the pact that binds them together. The whole experience of watching it is filled with dramatic scenes that might break your heart, adorable moments, and occasional fights involving exorcism and occultism.

Spiritpact is only one of the few Chinese anime that gay donghua can watch on Crunchyroll. Also known as Qian Qiu or Shan He Jian Xinthis new donghua had recently started airing last February of and had been a new favorite of many danmei fans. I like the animation quality here and the fight scenes, gay donghua show how good Motion Magic is in animating 3D donghua fights like what they did with Martial Universe and Gay donghua Through the Heavens.

Nevertheless, it is now taking its path, and every step just becoming more intimate and complicated.