Oh so you want to get into live action BL?
No particular order. Just a vague recommendation but honestly best to ask me what type of tropes you want and I will toss so many so hard at you!!!
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1. Old Fashion Cupcake
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
JP - Two work colleges go on cafe dates? What more could you want! Very cute couple and is fairly popular in JP BL circles.
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2. Kieta Hatsukoi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
JP - The most shoujo manga BL. Very cute and pure high school setting. Would absolutely suggest it to someone who has never engaged with BL before. A really loveable cast too.
Ooooo you want to follow snow man and naniwa danshi soooo bad. -
3. Kimi ni wa Todokanai.
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
JP - One of the cutest dramas I've ever seen. Feels just like a shoujo manga with how many moments make your heart skip a beat. High school setting with childhood friends to lovers, very cute and pure feeling.
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4. Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
JP - Really fun and goofy. Would only watch if you're a BL fan beforehand, otherwise its not as fun. Gets you mentally prepared for everything you'll ever see in live action BL but takes it up a notch with the humour.
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5. Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
JP - First of the tunku dramas, a collection of dramas of varying quality but nice and short for easy watching. University setting of a guy who is so unlucky and mr cool guy. Is very silly in a charming way, but I had a lot of fun watching this which is all that matters.
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6. Life: Love on the Line (Director's Cut)
Japanese Movie - 2020
JP - Following the life of two guys who are so in love. Must watch the director's cut for the full "I've never cried this hard watching a movie" experience.
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7. My School President
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
TH - Popular Thai drama. High school setting of band leader and school president. A really cute lead couple! Also the soundtrack is one of my favourites to blast at 8pm in the kitchen.
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8. KinnPorsche
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
TH - Probably not the best first recommendation but I just want everyone to watch Kinnporsche <3 I really like all the couples a lot and we all know how much I love a mafia setting! 18+ for sure though.
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9. Star and Sky: Star in My Mind
Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
TH - Feel this is very. This is basically what a lot of Thai BLs are, good for a vibe check with it being short too. University setting with a super cute couple and great miscommunications! Classic!
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10. Love Mechanics
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
TH - Guy gets rejected by his crush, but ends up being caught up with his crush's friend trying to keep him away. University setting with sooo much longing and back and forward. Just a really good drama, with the leads' chemistry being insanely good. There is also a shorter version which is just as good.
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11. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
TH - A family enemies to lovers, done so incredibly well. University setting with the classic Thai drama engineer trope. The leads' chemistry is insane and the story is engaging, a really satisfying watch.
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12. Light on Me
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
KR - A sweet Kdrama with a really good love triangle. I honestly don't remember too much besides the fact that I enjoyed the entire watch experience! High school setting.
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13. Our Dating Sim
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
KR - Good intro to a typical office setting Korean BL. High school crush meeting again in the work force. Super cute couple with cute chemistry. Simple but nice watch. Watch the after credits scenes too!
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14. Love Tractor
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
KR - City boy moves to the country and meets country boy. So sweet it'll rot your teeth, the story and characters are all super pleasant to watch. A nice easy quick watch which will make you :)