The “BL” and “Boys Love” are a generic terms for this kind of the media in japan and much of asia, even though the terms are used by the some fans and commentators in the west. It spans the wide range of media, including the manga, anime, drama CDs, novels, video games, television series, films and the fan works. It is distinct from the homoerotic media marketed to gay men, which also attract the male audience and it can be produced by the male creators. Bl Anime is typically created by women for women.
