dramas that cater to lgbtq+ audience
In my time of watching many BL's and GL's I noticed that so so many are really just aimed at straight people with tropes that might be fun to watch but can't be really called actual queer representation- which I really need. So these are some pieces that I would like to recommend actual LGBTQIA+ people and not just fujoshi's... cuz I'm sick of fetishization haha
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1. Your Name Engraved Herein
Taiwanese Movie - 2020
A coming of age movie which really embodies probably everyone's experiences in one or another way that had to live a closeted life or had to suppress their identity.
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2. Like in the Movies
Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
The dialogue in this one hit so close to home sometimes and also the issues but also hope and acceptance the couple faces. It's heartwarming and really good to see.
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3. To My Star
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
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4. His
Japanese Movie - 2020
A happy ending for a gay couple that had to struggle throughout their whole life and had to reinvent their identity for their world.
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5. Vita~Amore in Riga
Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
This is really a good but sad one. And I talked to quite a few straight people that didn't like this but I think that might be because of how real it is and because it doesn't play into drama tropes typical for BLs. But it also talks about surpressing sexuality etc
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6. I Told Sunset About You
Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
It gives me similar vibes to Your Name Engraved Herein, so like angst, actual authentic gay representation and good music ^-^
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7. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
I wouldn't say the main couples are very deep or representing but this is the only drama that has an actual Ace person I know of which doesn't just get forced into an awkward relationship just for the sake of romance or plot. Fujisaki is my fave character out of all of these. I love my ace queen.
