YaoiNew
Definition:
Yaoi is a genre of fictional media that focuses on romantic and sexual relationships between male characters. Originating in Japan. Women are unsurprisingly the biggest audience of Yaoi.
It's often called BOYS LOVE (BL) by many of its fans who also like pairing their favorite anime characters in fanart (shipping them together).
Synonyms:
Yaoi, Shounen AI, Boys Love (BL)
Antonyms:
Girls Love (GL), Yuri Hime, Shoujo AI
History:
While Yaoi did take root in the 1970s thanks to the Shounen AI genre, the 1980s is where it truly began. The term "yaoi" was officially coined during a convention in Japan. It is derived from the phrase "yama nashi, ochi nashi, imi nashi," which translates to "no peak, no fall, no meaning," reflecting the genre's focus on character relationships rather than plot.
Example Sentences:
Yuri On Ice has some serious Yaoi vibes.
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