September 9th holds a special significance in Japan as ‘Danshoku no Hi,’ which literally translates to ‘Day of Male Homosexuality.’ This unique day draws its origins from Yin-Yang theory, where men are associated with Yang. The number ‘9,’ being the ultimate odd number, strongly symbolizes Yang, and its double appearance on September 9th (9/9) marks this occasion. This day is a perfect time to celebrate works depicting romance between men, widely known as BL (Boys Love).
The BL genre has garnered a massive following and is incredibly popular, especially within the anime world. Over the years, countless BL anime titles have captivated audiences through TV broadcasts, theatrical releases, and streaming platforms.
Tell Us Your Favorite BL Anime!
With this in mind, Anime!Anime! is thrilled to announce its annual reader survey: ‘What’s your favorite BL anime?’ We invite you, our beloved readers, to share your top picks! This free-response survey is a fantastic opportunity to voice your love for the BL titles that have truly resonated with you. Please note that for this particular survey, we are exclusively focusing on anime titles that are officially recognized and explicitly designated as BL.
Ready to cast your vote and let your favorite BL anime shine? Click the link below to participate in our survey!
Important Survey Information:
- This survey is exclusively for anime works, including TV broadcasts, movies, streaming series, and OVA (Original Video Animation) titles.
- We kindly request one response per person to ensure fairness.
- Your basic information, such as gender and age, is completely optional, so feel free to leave these fields blank if you prefer. Everyone is encouraged to participate and share their passion!
Don’t Miss Out!
The deadline for submissions is August 29th. Make sure to get your answers in before then! We’re excited to compile all your responses, and the highly anticipated results will be published as soon as they are ready. Stay tuned and look forward to discovering what other fans adore!
This survey is part of a consciousness study on readers’ current interest and attention to anime works and characters. The results are not intended to determine superiority or inferiority among any characters or works. We hope this article serves as an opportunity to discover new works and characters, or to deepen your understanding and interest.
Written by Takahashi Katsunori
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