What is this genre all about? Yaoi refers to stories that portray homosexual (male/male) sex. It is not to be confused with the Shounen Ai category under Romance, which only portrays boy/boy relationships, but generally not anything pornographic. This is real male/male porn. The female version is Yuri.
We present you the list of Yaoi anime you should watch right now.
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Top 17 Yaoi anime you should watch right now. [2026 List]
- 17. Mignon
- 16. Hyperventilation
- 15. Yarichin☆Bitch-bu
- 14. Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu.
- 13. Neko ni Naritai Tamagawa-kun
- 12. Wiheomhan Pyeonuijeom
- 11. Pico: My Little Summer Story
- 10. Finder Series
- 9. Kirepapa.
- 8. Sex Pistols
- 7. 4-ju Aein
- 6. Hitorijime My Hero
- 5. Kizuna: Koi no kara Sawagi
- 4. delete
- 3. Shin Yaranaika
- 2. Ni Zai Xingguang Shenchu
- 1. Koisuru Boukun
17. Mignon
Mignon is an original BL anime from South Korea. The animation follows a complex and exciting story of drama and desires. It revolves around a boxer named Mignon, and a vampire doctor Young-on Oh, who find solace in the presence of one another through an aggressive and romantic affair.
Mignon has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: Mignon
16. Hyperventilation
It’s winter. Myeongyi came to the highschool reunion party to see Seonho, a guy he secretly had a crush on. Yet, it is hard for Myeongyi to have fun with others because of his shy disposition. He sneaks out of the party for smoking. Then, Seonho also gets up and follows after Myeongyi.
(Souce: BLCD)
Hyperventilation has finished airing and it has 6 Episodes. It is also Known as: Hyperventilation
15. Yarichin☆Bitch-bu
An all-boys boarding school deep in the mountains where love unfolds. Despite the brimming sexual desire, the overly awkward love story hooks you in!
First-year Toono transfers from Tokyo to the all-boys boarding school deep in the mountains, "Mori Moori Private School." The friendly Yaguchi who calls out to him becomes his only friend, but his dislike of sports makes him join the most laid-back looking photography club instead of Yaguchi's soccer club. However, the photography club is in name only and is actually nicknamed the "Yarichin Bitch Club," filled with colorful seniors. In contrast to the troubled Toono, Kajima, who joined the club at the same time, is completely unphased and even slips a confession to Toono into the confusion. Toono himself thinks Yaguchi is cute, but Yaguchi finds himself blushing around Kajima and stuff happens. Furthermore, complications arise between the seniors…
Yarichin☆Bitch-bu has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: ヤリチン☆ビッチ部, Yarichin☆Bitch Club
14. Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu.
The veteran actor who has held the title of "Most Desirable Bachelor" for 5 years in a row, Takato Saijyo, and the up and coming actor who recently dethroned him, Junta Azumaya. Enter the cut throat world of the entertainment industry, where the two most desirable bachelors find themselves in a forbidden scandal. Based on Hashigo Sakurabi's "Dakaretai Otoko No.1 ni Odosareteimasu," first published and serialized in July of 2013 and one of the most talked about BL comic with over two million copies in print, gets a highly anticipated TV anime adaptation! The biggest scandal of 2018 is about to unfold!
DAKAICHI -I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year- has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 抱かれたい男1位に脅されています。, Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu.
13. Neko ni Naritai Tamagawa-kun
For Tamagawa, volunteering at a cat café is the only relief from his stressful job. The manager tells him to, "relax and learn to be spoiled", but he doesn't know what that means until a new customer, Shindo Rai, comes to the café and tells Tamagawa he wants to keep him as a cat! Enter their strange, but fateful relationship. A pure-hearted and soothing romantic comedy.
(Kodansha, translated)
Neko ni Naritai Tamagawa-kun has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 猫になりたい田万川くん, Neko ni Naritai Tamagawa-kun
12. Wiheomhan Pyeonuijeom
Eui-joon, a 25-year-old college student, works at a convenience store and faces daily threats from the regular customers, the gangsters. He cannot help but shiver every time he greets them, but the high hourly pay is too good to give up. One day, Eui-joon gets into trouble during his shift, but unexpectedly a man named Gun-woo pulls him out of the situation. As Eui-joon always looks forward to those who stand up for justice, he felt extremely grateful to Gun-woo. Eui-joon recognizes Gun-woo buying alcohol and cigarettes, but ever since Gun-woo bought ‘the thing,’ Eui-joon can't stop thinking about Gun-woo more than ever.
Note: Episodes 1 and 2 were pilot episodes and may be remade in future production
The Dangerous Convenience Store has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: Wiheomhan Pyeonuijeom
11. Pico: My Little Summer Story
An edited version of the first OVA titled pico~ Boku no Chiisana Natsu Monogatari (pico: My Little Summer Story) was released on November 11, 2007. It is a re-edited version of the animation seen in the Boku no Pico OVA set to a new script, featuring content that is more appropriate for viewers under the age of 18.
Pico: My Little Summer Story has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: pico ～ぼくの小さな夏物語～, Pico: Boku no Chiisana Natsu Monogatari
10. Finder Series
Twenty-three-year old Takaba Akihito is a young freelance photographer who takes pride in his work and seeks to get a major "scoop." After he takes photographs of the business dealings of crime lord Asami Ryuichi, Asami kidnaps and rapes him, beginning a sadomasochistic relationship between them as they find themselves continually drawn to one another. Fei Long, a rival Chinese boss who blames Asami for his father's death, takes an interest in Takaba, as well, seeking a way to get revenge.
You're My Love Prize has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: ファインダーシリーズ, Finder no Hyouteki, Target in the Finder, Target in the Viewfinder, Finder no Sekiyoku, One Wing in the Finder, One Wing in the Viewfinder
9. Kirepapa.
Chisato is a beautiful 35-year-old writer, who looks like 18, and the father of Riju, a cute 15-year-old boy. Chisato's hobby is to drive away all of Riju's friends because he thinks they want to corrupt his precious child, so he shows his good side to these boys while he poisons the cake he brings them with a smile; however, there is one guy, Shunsuke, who doesn't fall for the tricks. But is Shunsuke really aiming for Riju? Who is that mysterious writer Chisato loves so much? And why is Chisato convinced that Riju's friends want to take advantage of him?
Kirepapa. has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: キレパパ。, Kire Papa
8. Sex Pistols
An average boy named Norio is suddenly getting a lot of unwanted romantic attention. A fall down the stairs into the arms of a handsome stranger sets off the beginnings of an explanation, and it is one Norio never could have possibly imagined. Soon a whole new world opens up for Norio revealing a secret society of special people evolved from animals other than monkeys. Norio turns out to be a particularly rare breed and his DNA is in high demand. Now that he's suddenly the prey, it'll take much effort to survive in this modern jungle.
This story revolves around a high school boy who discovers that he is part of a select group of humans who did not evolve from monkeys, but various animals such as leopards and black bears.
Sex Pistols has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: セックス・ピストルズ, Love Pistols
7. 4-ju Aein
Jeon Dojun's new roommate is none other than Song Jaehee—his ex-boyfriend whom he ghosted back in high school. However, Jaehee claims the past is behind them, assuring Dojun that nothing will disturb their university life. Although Jaehee seems perfectly innocent, he secretly plots to win Dojun over once more.
When Dojun causes an accident that results in Jaehee breaking his arm, Jaehee asks Dojun to apologize by pretending to date him for a month until his arm is healed. Dojun is not too thrilled—but Jaehee takes this opportunity to seduce Dojun, discover what happened in the past, and maybe turn the four weeks of fake dating into a lifetime of true love.
4 Week Lovers has finished airing and it has 10 Episodes. It is also Known as: 4-ju Aein
6. Hitorijime My Hero
Story involving Kensuke's brother, Ooshiba Kousuke and friend, Setagawa Masahiro from Hitorijime Boyfriend.
Hitorijime My Hero has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ひとりじめマイヒーロー, My Very Own Hero
5. Kizuna: Koi no kara Sawagi
Enjouji and Ranmaru are a mostly-happy couple, but when Ranmaru finds lipstick on Enjouji, he becomes suspicious and leaves in a huff. Enjouji follows Ranmaru throughout the day. As they do so, the two men think about their past and their uncertain future.
Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 絆 KIZUNA~恋のから騒ぎ~, Kizuna: Koi no kara Sawagi
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delete has not yet aired. It is also Known as: delete
3. Shin Yaranaika
A prep school student "Masaki Michishita" is running as fast as he can to the restroom in the park when he catches sight of a nice guy "Takakazu Abe" sitting on a bench. Their gazes overlap. Abe asked Michishita if he wanted to play with him and invited him to a brief wrestling match. Michishita, who has a weakness for nice guys, readily follows him and ...... their great adventure begins!
Shin Yaranaika has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 新・やらないか, Kusomiso Anime
2. Ni Zai Xingguang Shenchu
Will the starlight twinkling between the fingers cause harm, or is it a warm embrace? Xi Bai and his close friend Chunchun Liu suffered a bizarre car accident. The assistant Zhuo Han who appeared afterwards was actually a personal bodyguard with mysterious abilities. A famous gallery invited Chunchun Liu to open a painting exhibition with excellent conditions. The bodyguard Yuanchen Wang, who appeared afterwards, seemed to have a mysterious past.
With danger lurking on every side of these four men and the exhibition approaching, the truth behind it all slowly begins to surface...
Ni Zai Xingguang Shenchu has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: Ni Zai Xing Guang Shen Chu, Stars Fall
1. Koisuru Boukun
Tetsuhiro Morinaga is in love with his upperclassman Souichi Tatsumi. He even manages to confess his love. Too bad it turns out that Tatsumi is an aggressive, self-centered, and outspoken homophobe.
Yet somehow Tetsuhiro managed to fall in love with Tatsumi, the “walking personality disorder,” who is the kind of man who declares that all gay men should be wiped off the face of the planet.
An unfortunate accident with an aphrodisiac drug brings the two men physically together against Souichi’s will. The experience has a life-changing effect on both men. But will it ultimately bring them closer, or drive them apart?
Koisuru Boukun has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: 恋する暴君, Koi Suru Boukun, Koisuru Bokun, The Tyrant Falls In Love
