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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

In this special episode, Sid is here to join us! As another member of the Asakadai SQWAD, Sid's here to share with us his story studying at Rikkyo, and all of the usual Asakadai shenanigans that occurs. Enjoy! Timestamps [00:00:00] Lock your doors people! [00:03:44] Introducing: Sid [00:05:46] Sid's Yokai of the week [00:08:53] Superstitions exist …

In this episode, we talk about happy memories! What makes us happy? How did it evolve over time? Norm and Holly take a tip down memory lane as we look back at our happiest memories growing up, and how it eventually evolved into gratitude over time. Also, we talk about what an e-boy Yokai would look like...so look forward to that chemical romance! T…

In this episode, we dive into the wonderful world of love hotels! Exploring the concept of sex in Japan, the convenience of these buildings and all the crazy themes that exist there, Norm and Holly go design their own while navigating around this wonderfully uncomfortable topic. Enjoy! Timestamps [00:00:00] Intro, Priming for Lust [00:02:36] Dealin…

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…

In this episode, we talk about crimes: what compels us to break rules and face potential punishment. After the Joker event that happened during Halloween in Tokyo, both hosts talk about compulsions, rationales and more, in societies that may ultimately fail to support those in need. Timestamps [00:00:00] Life before masks [00:01:33] Introducing cri…

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…

In this episode, we talk about anime! But not just the Narutos, One Pieces, and Bleaches: we talked about the childhood anime that we grew up with, our relationship with anime fans (aka. weaboos), and the real implications of what each of the genres represent. This isn't a discussion for everyone unless you're a fan of cultural implications and ant…

Happy Halloween! In this week's episode we're exploring the wonderful world of trick-or-treating and how that's played out in Japan as well as our home countries! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 1:33 Exploring our old halloween costumes 5:15 The beautiful Yokai of the Week 12:40 Would ghosts survive well in modern Japan? 20:25 Our earliest memories of Hallo…

This episode is all about food! From our spiciest memories with ramen to 'The Incident', Norm and Holly share their food misadventures throughout Tokyo! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 2:32 Yokai of the week 5:03 When objects gain a soul of their own 11:53 What items should come alive in modern society? 18:26 Books to be transported to 23:12 Rating the Prin…

In this episode, we talk about what to know, bring, and research when moving to Japan! From things you don't need to bring to necessary recommendations and logistics to consider, we give you the rundown on what you need to set up ASAP! WARNING: This episode contains graphic themes, namely because of our chosen Yokai of the week. If you're not a fan…

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 …

In this episode, we'll be talking all about wanderlust: the effects of travel on us and how it changes the way we look at the world. We take a trip down memory lane, with memories of our first times travelling. We talked about our assumptions of Japanese people and had them broken down as soon as we arrived there. Plenty of introspection happening …

In this episode, we talk about our backgrounds, why we wanted to start this podcast, uncovering the reality of living abroad in Tokyo, and exploring topics we can talk about further down the line! Timestamps 08:00 How Norm and Holly met the first time 12:13 Getting into a new exchange semester is difficult 16:16 Team SMESH and empty champagne bottl…

In this episode we talk about superstitions, believes and Yokai! How do demons affect the way that we behave? What were the journeys that both co-hosts went through to gain a better understanding of themselves? And why is the Shirime the one true god? From hot waterfall daddies to butt eyes, please enjoy the episode! Timestamps 2:30 Do you believe …

We're going to take it slow this episode and talk about burnout, fleeting friendships, finding your support system, and the desperation we can get to when we're trying to find our way back 'home'. This is not a light-hearted episode, and though we talk about our experiences in Japan, we also talk about how to cope with ourselves before and after it…

In this episode, we talk about drinking culture! From nomikais to nomihoudais, why people drink so much and the expectations of drinking in working society. We take a look at how it affects our habits as well as what Japanese culture deems mandatory! Timestamps: 3:25 Alcohol is very cheap + Norm's drinking strategies 11:46 Comparing experiences in …

In this episode, we talk about convenience stores! Not only do we cover our favorite brands, we share our experiences using them and how convenience functions as the backbone of Japanese society. Taking a fun topic and zooming it out to a macro perspective, how does a culture provide convenience for you and how does that reflect your place in socie…

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 …

Coming up: a show between two co-hosts who like to talk about all things Japan, society, culture, and all the yabai stuff in between. To be released in September!By Kanpai Kronicles

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…

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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BL Garden sits down with Dr. Khursten Santos to discuss her article “On the Bitches of Boys Love: the pornographic response of Japan's rotten women.” Featuring R18 tax cuts, incoherent sex scenes, and the magic of futekiya. Check out Dr. Santos's blog and be sure to follow her on Twitter! Titles Mentioned in This Episode The Cornered Mouse Dreams o…

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1) Haru o Daite Ita ALIVE (Embracing Love ALIVE) by Nitta Youka @saruboboko - unlicensed 2) Old-fashioned Cupcake by Sagan Sagan @wofjfh - unlicensed 3) Happy Kuso (Shitty) Life by Harada @harada_info - Coolmic (new since time of recording) 4) Koi o Suru Tsumori wa Nakatta (I Didn’t Mean to Fall in Love) by Suzumaru Minta @__bell_minta - Futekiya 5…

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The 2020 Yeet! List: the top 10 titles that were released 1) in print, 2) in English, and 3) in North America in 2019 1. Given vol 1,2 AND 3 by Natsuki Kizu 2. Therapy Game vol 1 and 2 by Meguru Hinohara 3. Liquor & Cigarettes by Ranmaru Zariya 4. Secret XXX by Meguru Hinohara 5. Jealousy vol 1 and 2 by Scarlet Beriko 6. Yarichin Bitch Club vol 2, …

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BL Garden sits down with professional fujoshi Cristal Marie (our first host!) to talk about the inherent queer subtext of anime rivals, homophobia, misogyny in shounen fandoms, and our God-given right to be horny. Plus, a little thanks light in the craphole that was 2020. Cristal Marie is an anime, BL culture, and video game expert by day and an aw…

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Fujoshi Horror Stories is back, and this time with a competitive twist! Cringe along with us as we recount tales of awkward coworker interactions, surprise Boku no Pico icons, and haunted BL manga. Head over to our Twitter page to vote on the most horrific story!t Mentioned in this episode "Be My Sex Coach, Victor!" by lucycamui (f…

SFW Guilty Pleasures Mentioned 16 and Pregnant (Reality TV show) 90 Day Fiance (Reality TV show) Baby-Sitter’s Club (Teen TV show) Blaxploitation films (70s exploitation subgenre) Cats (2019 musical movie) Cozy Mysteries (Mystery subgenre) Fanfic cliches (and they were roommates!) Forensic Files (True Crime TV show) General Hospital (Soap opera) Gr…

It’s the 801 Day episode! The fujin of BL Garden dive into summer favorites, 801 announcements, and America’s Pastime, and BL Garden gets a new subtitle (Dicks Get Dollars). Featuring the return of #brotherfucking. Announcements regarding interest in FujoCon 2021. Read Kit’s curated Tapas 801 Day list here. SPECIAL OUT TO OUR PATRONS: Emily Snyder,…

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Welcome to FujoCon 2020! A virtual gathering celebrating all things BL, shipping, fandom, and more. We’re excited for the opportunity to bring fans together and create a weekend full of everything you love! We aim to provide a adult con experience where you can enjoy panels, art, cosplay, and everything you appreciate about conventions, all while b…

In this episode we cover not just the titles and creators, but where you can read them as well! Many, many of these are licensed and available in English already, with several more to come this year. What a time to be alive! The List: (only 14-20 covered in this episode) In this episode we cover not just the titles and creators, but where you can r…

In this episode we cover not just the titles and creators, but where you can read them as well! Many, many of these are licensed and available in English already, with several more to come this year. What a time to be alive! The List: (only 1-13 covered in this episode) Achira Kochira Bokura by Thanat - available now at futekiya (not available at t…

When the Hetalia fans clash with the Homestucks, bystanders best take cover. Being part of a fandom community is great, but whether it's antis or zealots, eventually we all run into negative interactions in unhealthy fan spaces. In this episode we talk about our experiences and how to be a good citizen in Fandomland.…

The Anime News Network article: Best LGBTQ+ Characters of 2019 Titles mentioned NO canon LGBT+ main characters: Promare - anime movie Naruto - shounen manga and anime Supernatural - TV series Fullmetal Alchemist - shounen manga and anime Sherlock (BBC) - TV series Law and Order: SVU - TV series Boku no Hero Academia/My Hero Academia - shounen manga…

Follow Baozi and Hana at these fine retailers today: YouTube: Baozi & Hana's Makeup Channel Instagram: @moemoebaozi and @moemoehana Facebook: Baozi & Hana Twitter: @BaoziHana Many thanks to the Baozi & Hana Singapore Fanclub for the amazing work they do translating all the social media posts, and for answering our questions about Baozi and Hana at …

The 2019 Yeet! List: the top 10 titles that were released 1) in print, 2) in English, and 3) in North America in 2019 10. I Hear the Sunspot/Hidamari ga Kikoeru Limit 2 (AKA volume 4) by Fumino Yuki 9. Candy Color Paradox/Ameiro Paradox volumes 1-3 by Natsume Isaku - Note: volume 4’s release date in print in English was after the time of voting and…

Titles mentioned: NOT BL: Yuri!!! on Ice - sports anime No. 6 by Asano Atsuko - sci-fi novel, manga (with Kino Hinoki) and anime Kyo Kara Maoh! by Takabayashi Tomo and Matsumoto Temari - shoujo light novel, manga, and anime Ballroom e Youkoso/Welcome to the Ballroom by Takeuchi Tomo - sports manga and anime Owari no Seraph/Seraph of the End by Kaga…

Remember, just because it's not "good," doesn't mean we can't like it! "Good" Titles Mentioned: Doukyuusei/Classmates by Nakamura Asumiko - BL manga and anime movie given - BL manga and anime Henshin Dekinai by Shinozaki Hitoyo and Kousaka Tohru - BL manga (spin-off of Okane ga Nai) Bukiyou na Silent/Awkward Silence by Hinako Takanaga - BL manga St…