Supportive Environments for LGBTQ Characters

And/or titles light on the homophobia.  Because queer and trans people deserve to see themselves represented on screen without having to wade through trauma.  Spoilers in the notes explain why these titles were added.

Note that this list strictly pertains to how the characters are treated by others in regards to their sexuality or gender identity; some of these dramas have characters who are mistreated for reasons not relating to their sexuality or gender identity.  Also, I consider fetishization of LGBTQ people by straight people to be a form of homophobia, so I don't include titles with that (or I will at least note it if it is heavily outweighed by an otherwise supportive environment).

(Mostly dramas I've watched since I started this list in 2022 because I can't remember the finer details of dramas I watched before then.)

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  • Kamisama no Ekohiiki

    1. Kamisama no Ekohiiki

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    9.5

    There is some homophobia in this, but it largely stems from a place of internalized homophobia directed outward, and most of that gets addressed.  Nearly every main character is bi, gay, or genuinely questioning their sexuality, and they're supportive of each other once they get over their internalized issues.  When characters come out, they're typically received with a "wtf" look, followed up with a "well, okay then" attitude on the part of the person they're telling.  When the main characters come out to their parents, one parent is quickly accepting, while the other takes a few scenes to come around but eventually supports them as well. 

    • There is a fujoshi in this, but she's a talking dog for most of the series and makes limited fetish-y comments, so that made it easier to bear.  (Most of her comments are limited to the recaps in the beginning of each episode.) 
    • One thing that might be uncomfy for trans viewers is that one FL, Rin, insists on misgendering and referring to Yashiro with a girl's name while he's body swapped.  She knows he identifies as a boy and has a boy's name, but *she* wants him to be a girl, so she continues treating him as such.  (He never corrects her about this, though he tells someone else he's basically experiencing dysphoria over having to live as a girl.)
  • Our Dating Sim

    2. Our Dating Sim

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    9.0

    No overt homophobia, but the MLs do feel the need to keep their relationship a secret.  (The exception to the overt homophobia is that in the flashbacks, there are two instances where their high school friends make jokes about the MLs liking each other, with the implication that it would be bad if they actually did like each other.  These scenes are brief.)

  • Follow The Wind

    3. Follow The Wind

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    9.0

    Mild homophobia (the villain makes some homophobic comments and vaguely threatens blackmail, but this is limited to a few scenes). No homophobia from other characters, but the leads feel the need to stay closeted. (Although their decision to stay closeted isn't obvious in the English subtitles, since the translators chose to use gendered pronouns whenever the MLs would discuss their crushes with others. My understanding is that in Korean, however, there aren't gender-specific pronouns, so it wouldn't be obvious to others that they were talking about a man).

  • Life Senjou no Bokura: Director's Cut

    4. Life Senjou no Bokura: Director's Cut

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    9.0

    This title is not light on the homophobia, but the homophobia is mostly implicit as the characters make an effort to live "normal" lives.  The characters remain closeted except for coming out to family members.  Of these, four are immediately supportive, one eventually comes around, and one is about to become the ex-wife of one of the MLs, so she's not terribly happy but she doesn't say anything too hateful, either.

  • HEHE&HE: Season 1

    5. HEHE&HE: Season 1

    Hong Kong Drama - 2018, 24 episodes

    8.5

    No homophobia onscreen. One ML is openly gay and accepted by everyone he knows, though it's mentioned that he's somewhat estranged from his family because of his orientation. There's one fujoshi who shows up every now and then, but the main characters acknowledge her behavior as annoying. Otherwise, everyone else is *too* supportive - they assume these two men who platonically love each other and live together must be a couple, which they have no problems with. (However, a lot of people do address the main leads as "Mr." and "Mrs.," showing they've transposed their heteronormative framework onto what they assume to be a gay relationship. The main characters often object to being addressed this way, but it happens so often that sometimes they just let it slide.)

  • Like in the Movies

    6. Like in the Movies

    Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Some realistic homophobia, especially internalized, but both main characters have supportive family members and friends.

  • Blueming

    7. Blueming

    Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

    8.5

    No homophobia.  The couple doesn't come out, but their friends seem to know anyway and have a short, supportive conversation about it with each other.

  • Bokura no Shokutaku

    8. Bokura no Shokutaku

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    8.0

    No homophobia, but the characters are closeted. They never come out or label their relationship to Minoru's father and brother, but the two are accepting anyway.

  • She Makes My Heart Flutter

    9. She Makes My Heart Flutter

    Korean Drama - 2022, 5 episodes

    8.0

    Every character onscreen is a queer woman, and they all try to support each other (although one outs another in a way that is meant to be well-meaning).  One character does struggle with the tensions of being closeted and fear of lesbophobia, but no lesbophobia is shown onscreen.

  • Semantic Error

    10. Semantic Error

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    8.0

    The couple isn't out to many people but of the two people who do know, one is bisexual and the other is a little blank but later seems supportive.  Also there's very little internalized homophobia.  Basically homophobia doesn't show up much in this series.

  • Love is Dang Nyang Dang Nyang

    11. Love is Dang Nyang Dang Nyang

    Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

    8.0

    Nearly all the characters onscreen are queer, and there is no homophobia.

  • Triple - Do You Want?

    12. Triple - Do You Want?

    Korean Movie - 2020

    8.0

    No homophobia other than some possible internalized homophobia

  • Marry My Dead Body

    13. Marry My Dead Body

    Taiwanese Movie - 2022

    8.0

    The straight ML starts the movie as a raging homophobe but goes on a journey to become an ally. By the end, the gay ML receives total acceptance from his family and the straight ML, but he does go through realistic homophobia to get there.

  • A Tractor Loaded with Love

    14. A Tractor Loaded with Love

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.0

    One ML has trauma due to a homophobic, violent father (shown in two scenes). Otherwise, no homophobia. The couple doesn't come out publicly, but one friend figures it out early on and advises one ML on how to win the other.

  • His

    15. His

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    8.0

    There is very realistic homophobia in this, so be warned. But the MLs manage to find an accepting village (after everyone gets over it), and end the story in a supportive environment.

  • Weather Forecast Love

    16. Weather Forecast Love

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.0

    The mildest of homophobia in like two scenes. Otherwise some internalized homophobia. The characters remain closeted and hide their relationship.

  • Not Me

    17. Not Me

    Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes

    7.5

    Homophobia and transphobia just...don't exist in these characters' social circle.  There's multiple queer men and one trans woman, and everyone acts like it's normal.  No one struggles with their sexuality or needs to do a coming out, because literally no one cares if someone's new partner is a different gender from their previous partner. The characters do attend a Pride protest and discuss discrimination in wider society (and the whole sequence is beautiful), but no one personally encounters any bigotry onscreen.

  • Out of Breath

    18. Out of Breath

    Korean Drama - 2019, 3 episodes

    7.5

    Every character onscreen is a queer woman (and they all support each other), so there's no onscreen homophobia.  They do, however, spend a lot of time talking about the tensions of being closeted vs. being out, and they mention a couple instances of past homophobia they've encountered.

  • Laws of Attraction

    19. Laws of Attraction

    Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    7.5

    The only homophobia is from the villain. The MLs have supportive family and friends and are open about their relationship. They also have a lesbian couple as their good friends.

  • Stalker

    20. Stalker

    Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes

    7.5

    The characters are queer men and women, a third gender person, & some straight allies. There's very little homophobia or transphobia. There is a small bullying plot line, in which two of the boys are said to "not be good enough" for their popular partners. (No one says anything overtly homophobic, but it's implied. What's actually said is that the boys aren't hot enough.) The parents of the main couple are totally supportive (though the show does make you worried about homophobia at first). The couples are all able to be affectionate in public with no backlash from anyone. 

    The third gender character, Daisy, has a story line doesn't come across very well in the English subtitles, both due to Thai having a lot of gender markers that don't translate over into English and to the subbers' unfamiliarity with transness. (The subtitles label Daisy a trans woman but flip flop between "he" & "she" pronouns for Daisy.) This analysis of the original dialogue by a queer speaker of Thai is helpful in understanding what's actually happening (& lets us know that Daisy's love interest is careful to use gender-affirming language). In the story, Daisy overhears transphobic comments offscreen, which lead to Daisy trying to go back into the closet. This is resolved a bit too easily, since Daisy is in the third couple & doesn't get much screen time, but the resolution is careful to affirm Daisy's gender. 

    I do need to mention that although Daisy is mostly treated with respect, it seems that Som misgenders Daisy at points (she'll call Daisy "dude" and Daisy will reply, "I'm Daisy!"). Also, there are some background transfeminine characters who are stereotypical & wear clownish makeup, which feels disrespectful. However, everyone is respectful to them and genders them correctly.

  • The Girls on Rela

    21. The Girls on Rela

    Chinese Special - 2017, 15 episodes

    7.5

    Just wlw going about their daily lives falling/being in love while encountering no homophobia (save one comment in ep. 11).

  • Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!

    22. Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    7.5

    No homophobia.  The couple doesn't come out, but one ML's friends try to tell him in a roundabout way that they know what's going on and that they support him.

  • Triage

    23. Triage

    Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes

    7.5

    No homophobia

  • Mamu; and A Mother Too

    24. Mamu; and A Mother Too

    Filipino Movie - 2018

    7.5

    The film centers on a group of trans women and trans feminine people who have their own tight-knit community with each other. There's some background transphobia and homophobia, but the main environment is supportive. (It does touch on how trans people are fetishized by sex tourists, and there's a graphic sex scene with a client involving excrement.)

  • The First Love Story

    25. The First Love Story

    Korean Special - 2021, 2 episodes

    7.5

    No homophobia

  • After Erection

    26. After Erection

    Hong Kong Movie - 2017

    7.5

    No homophobia

  • My DNA Says I Love You

    27. My DNA Says I Love You

    Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    7.0

    Very little homophobia, even with characters who are openly gay in public. On the other hand, the show is trying to be trans-supportive but doesn't quite know how to do it correctly. Its heart is in the right place, but it make some missteps.  Spoilers: There is an intersex main character who is functionally trans (he doesn't use trans language to identify himself, but he was afab and transitioned to living as a boy after the third grade). He is forced to out himself to one person, and he asks her not to reveal his identity to anyone else. Well, it turns out he eventually gets outed to ALL the main and supporting characters.  The show frames this as the other characters "deserving to know" because they knew him before he transitioned.  Everyone treats him mostly supportively (some need a little time to work through it).  In reality, you should NEVER out a trans or intersex person without their consent.  Also, he's very clear about how he identifies and what name he wants to be called, but when he's not present, some of these characters revert to referring to him by his deadname and the wrong pronouns.  That's not okay, either.  Basically this show has the best, most supportive treatment of a trans main character I've seen in an Asian drama, and it meant well, but we still have a ways to go.

  • I Found Love in 7-11

    28. I Found Love in 7-11

    Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes

    7.0

    Very limited homophobia. Almost all the supporting straight characters are supportive of not only gay men but also third gender people and lesbians.  It should be noted that the supportive mom thinks it would be wise to fake out her son by pretending to be homophobic at first, but that only lasts for one scene, and then she gives her blessing.

  • I Secretly Fell in Love with the Student Council President

    29. I Secretly Fell in Love with the Student Council President

    Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    7.0

    The couple is only out to their friends, who are all either also queer or supportive.  One ML's parent seems like she would be supportive, while the other ML's parents seem like they would be against the relationship, but the boys never come out to them.  No homophobia.

  • I'm Horny Now!

    30. I'm Horny Now!

    Korean Movie - 2014

    7.0

    No homophobia.  All the main and supporting characters are gay.  Takes place entirely within the gay districts of Seoul, so no one has anything to say even about one flamboyantly gay ML who talks loudly about his orientation in public.

  • Perfect One-night Stand

    31. Perfect One-night Stand

    Korean Movie - 2020

    7.0

    Everyone with a speaking role is a lesbian except for two people (one of which is a creepy guy who catfishes a lesbian, but he's quickly run off.  There's no other homophobia.).

  • Love from Outta Space

    32. Love from Outta Space

    Thai Special - 2019, 1 episode

    7.0

    One character, whom we later find out is dealing with internalized homophobia, makes some heteronormative statements (but seems to work through it by the end).  Otherwise, it's a supportive environment.

  • My Type

    33. My Type

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    7.0

    A few heteronormative comments, but once the characters making them realize they're dealing with a queer boy, they reverse course and are totally fine with him not being straight. Otherwise no homophobia.

  • Kieta Hatsukoi

    34. Kieta Hatsukoi

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    6.5

    Literally everyone (minus one person) who learns about the main characters' sexuality and relationship is not only accepting but also super supportive. All the main boys' friends are totally accepting. And the one person who is the exception (a teacher) is only around for one episode, and by the end of that episode, he's done enough thinking to realize he needs to back off on the homophobia.

  • Manner of Death

    35. Manner of Death

    Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes

    6.5

    No homophobia whatsoever.  Everyone who finds out about the gay relationship is neutral or supportive.

  • Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
    6.5

    The two gay couples only come out to other members of the LGBTQ community and one very supportive ally.  Their environment is pretty light on the homophobia, but they do choose to stay mostly closeted.

  • Bad Buddy

    37. Bad Buddy

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    6.5

    Almost no homophobia. (It's funny because nearly all their friends and family still have a strong reaction against the ML's relationship, but instead of "You're dating a MAN?!?", it's "You're dating our RIVAL?!?")  The MLs are able to show affection openly in public with no homophobia from others.

  • I Will Hit You

    38. I Will Hit You

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    6.5

    Homophobia does not exist in this universe. Neither does the need to come out. The gender of the person someone is dating literally matters to no one, whether a couple is doing PDA in public, friends are finding out their friend is in love with someone who's a different gender from his last crush, or disapproving parents are listing off reasons they don't approve of a relationship.

  • Ingredients

    39. Ingredients

    Thai Special - 2020, 21 episodes

    6.5

    No homophobia

  • Takara-kun to Amagi-kun

    40. Takara-kun to Amagi-kun

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    6.5

    The boys are only (eventually) out to two people, one of whom has long known and been supportive of it since the beginning.  The other takes a minute to wrap his head around the idea that his cool friend is attracted to a male dork, but he's not particularly homophobic about it.  There is a cringey side scene of two boys playing the pocky game while a group of girls squeal over them.

  • ≥75℃

    41. ≥75℃

    Korean Special - 2019, 5 episodes

    6.5

    No homophobia.  There's only three characters: two sapphic FLs and a secondary FL who's supportive of their budding relationship.

  • Girlfriend Project Day 1

    42. Girlfriend Project Day 1

    Korean Drama - 2022, 4 episodes

    6.5

    No homophobia, and they even visit what appears to be a lesbian nightclub!

  • Graduation, Present + Propose

    43. Graduation, Present + Propose

    Korean Movie - 2021

    6.5

    Seven-minute short film with no homophobia

  • Red Devil and Heroine Su

    44. Red Devil and Heroine Su

    Chinese Movie - 2020

    6.5

    It's only four minutes long, but there's no homophobia in those four minutes!

  • Tinted With You

    45. Tinted With You

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    6.0

    No homophobia whatsoever

  • Dangerous Romance

    46. Dangerous Romance

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    6.0

    No homophobia; characters are able to be openly together.

  • Kimi ni wa Todokanai

    47. Kimi ni wa Todokanai

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    6.0

    The MLs are conscious that they live in a homophobic society and are careful not to be public about their relationship; however, everyone who finds out about them is supportive. No actual homophobia is shown.

  • Lily Fever

    48. Lily Fever

    Korean Drama - 2015, 9 episodes

    6.0

    Very little homophobia

  • Step for You

    49. Step for You

    Korean Movie - 2018

    6.0

    No homophobia, and the main character has gay friends he can talk to about his love life.

  • Stand-In Love

    50. Stand-In Love

    Filipino Special - 2023, 1 episode

    6.0

    No homophobia, with one FL being an out lesbian whose identity is supported by those around her.

  • Private Lessons

    51. Private Lessons

    Korean Movie - 2020

    6.0

    No homophobia (it's alluded to as a possible outcome if the characters take a certain action, however).

  • Best Sisters Forever

    52. Best Sisters Forever

    Taiwanese Movie - 2021

    6.0

    Very little homophobia

  • The Young Master and the Tea-Picking Girl
    6.0

    Another short film, but five homophobia-free minutes!

  • The Female Doctor and Rabbit Spirit

    54. The Female Doctor and Rabbit Spirit

    Chinese Movie - 2020

    6.0

    No homophobia

  • The Eighth Sense

    55. The Eighth Sense

    Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    5.5

    Some homophobia, and the main couple feels the need to stay closeted, but they're surrounded by supportive friends (which they find out as they come out to them).

  • Rainbow Lagoon

    56. Rainbow Lagoon

    Thai Drama - 2022, 2 episodes

    5.5

    There is a little homophobia (mostly internalized and in joking form from a supporting character), but the only person the MLs come out to is one of their moms, who is immediately accepting and supportive.

  • Romantic Station

    57. Romantic Station

    Thai Movie - 2020

    5.5

    No homophobia

  • One Last Order

    58. One Last Order

    Korean Movie - 2019

    5.5

    No homophobia, plus supportive friends

  • 3 Will Be Free

    59. 3 Will Be Free

    Thai Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    5.0

    Very little homophobia and transphobia, all of which is balanced out by lots of support for LGBTQ+ people and relationships (including polyamorous ones). This is one of the rare shows in which trans people aren't left behind in the acceptance - the show respectfully features a trans woman who is not a punchline or sensationalized, and who is accepted and supported by the two supporting characters that are part of her story.

  • You're My Sky

    60. You're My Sky

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    5.0

    The characters are able to be openly gay and affectionate in public with only supportive or neutral reactions from literally everyone.  There's also a third gender character who is mostly accepted by everyone (after a few initial weird looks in one scene).

  • A Tale of a Thousand Stars

    61. A Tale of a Thousand Stars

    Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    5.0

    No homophobia, and everyone who comments about the gay relationship is supportive.  One offhand fujoshi comment.

  • Love in Translation

    62. Love in Translation

    Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    5.0

    No homophobia in addition to supportive family and friends. The MLs are able to openly date each other and be affectionate in public.

  • Ocean Like Me

    63. Ocean Like Me

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    5.0

    No homophobia

  • Cherry Blossoms After Winter

    64. Cherry Blossoms After Winter

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    5.0

    There IS homophobia in this, so tread lightly, but I'm adding because it ends with everyone close to the MLs supporting their relationship.  (The mother has an unrealistically quick change of mind and goes from trying to break up their relationship one minute to declaring her support the next minute.)

  • My Ride The Series

    65. My Ride The Series

    Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    5.0

    Honestly, I debated adding this, because it's only supportive for gay people, not trans people.  But none of the main or supporting characters are trans, so all the gay/bi men get to be out and fully supported or just neutrally accepted, including in public.  There are even older queer uncles that one of the MLs can go to for advice. 

    The transphobia is limited to about three scenes.  In one, all of Mork's coworkers refuse to serve a seemingly kathoey customer (Mork gets up to serve them, and this is never addressed again.).  The other two scenes relate to Mork's friend having a meltdown over finding out his love interest is trans.  (Thankfully, she's not onscreen to see/hear this.)  He consistently misgenders her throughout this meltdown, and Mork joins him in this by telling him that gender doesn't matter in love, so his friend shouldn't care if his love interest is a "man."  (In reality, Mork's friend is a straight man who likes a woman, so nothing about his sexuality has changed, and it's shitty to misgender her.)  Mork's friend does eventually decide to keep pursuing the trans woman but continues to think of her as the wrong gender.  She never gets a speaking role, so we don't know how she'll feel about this when she finds out.

    I just wish that the queer imagination of public gay acceptance in this series extended to trans acceptance as well! :'(

  • You Make Me Dance (Movie)

    66. You Make Me Dance (Movie)

    Korean Movie - 2021

    5.0

    No homophobia except for one veiled remark (but also the MLs are totally closeted).

  • The New Employee

    67. The New Employee

    Korean Drama - 2022, 7 episodes

    5.0

    No onscreen homophobia, though the MLs don't feel comfortable coming out at work.  Both MLs identify as gay and are out to trusted individuals.  One ML in particular is shown being involved in an LGBTQ group in college, having a lesbian bestie, and talking about his gay relationship to her and another supportive female friend who's either an ally or also a member of the community.

  • Minato Shouji Coin Laundry

    68. Minato Shouji Coin Laundry

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    5.0

    Every time someone comes out, they receive a supportive or neutral reaction.  One ML also has all supportive family members (of those who appear onscreen).  No overt homophobia, but there is one scene of peers pushing heteronormativity on one ML (like "why haven't you gotten married yet?") and a fujoshi shows up for one episode.

  • His - Koi Suru Tsumori Nante Nakatta

    69. His - Koi Suru Tsumori Nante Nakatta

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes

    5.0

    Mild, realistic homophobia with a lot of internalized homophobia, but the characters who do find out about the gay MLs are supportive after taking a day to adjust.

  • On Cloud Nine

    70. On Cloud Nine

    Thai Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

    5.0

    No homophobia

  • Five Lessons in Happiness: Little Man

    71. Five Lessons in Happiness: Little Man

    Taiwanese Movie - 2020

    5.0

    No homophobia. Also a supportive best friend.

  • LIN LIN's Trouble Part I

    72. LIN LIN's Trouble Part I

    Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode

    5.0

    No homophobia

  • 1 in 10,000 (Act I)

    73. 1 in 10,000 (Act I)

    Korean Movie - 2018

    5.0

    No homophobia in this or both of its sequels.

  • Once in Memory: Love at First Sight

    74. Once in Memory: Love at First Sight

    Thai Movie - 2021

    5.0

    No homophobia

  • Put Our Heart on the Paper

    75. Put Our Heart on the Paper

    Thai Drama - 2023, 4 episodes

    5.0

    No homophobia

  • Formula 17

    76. Formula 17

    Taiwanese Movie - 2004

    4.5

    Literally everyone onscreen is gay.

  • My Bromance

    77. My Bromance

    Taiwanese Drama - 2018, 12 episodes

    4.5

    The gay ML is accepted from the beginning by nearly everyone, including his sister. The only exception is his mother, who is homophobic for awhile but comes around in the end to be totally supportive of him and his relationship.

  • His Cat

    78. His Cat

    Chinese Movie - 2020

    4.5

    Okay so this is censored but like...not really in some parts (there's a confession and the ending is undeniably gay). One ML's mother and the other ML's female friend are immediately supportive. The other ML's mother is initially against the relationship but comes around to offer her support as well. (Spoiler: The immediately supportive mother convinces the unsupportive mother to change her stance by meeting with her and telling her their sons are happier and better together, which I really enjoyed seeing.)

  • Jump the Boy!

    79. Jump the Boy!

    Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 2 episodes

    4.5

    (Each season is standalone.) No homophobia, and the couple in the first episode is able to affectionate in public.

  • Touch

    80. Touch

    Chinese Movie - 2016

    4.5

    Some homophobia, but it's mostly queer women, an ally, and a gay guy moving through the world and supporting each other.  There is a homophobia parent who becomes supportive by the end of the film.

  • Ameiro Paradox

    81. Ameiro Paradox

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    4.5

    Mild internalized homophobia from a supporting character. Otherwise no homophobia, and one ML has a supportive best friend to whom he can vent about his love life.

  • Star and Sky: Star in My Mind | Sky in Your Heart

    82. Star and Sky: Star in My Mind | Sky in Your Heart

    Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    4.5

    No overt homophobia (all supporting characters are either also queer or supportive).  However, there is a bit of fetishizing going on - the campus ships the MLs together, even though everyone knows they're not together and one is known as a straight man with a girlfriend.  During this period, their friends also tease them about who would be the top and who would be the bottom in their hypothetical relationship.

  • The Day I Loved You

    83. The Day I Loved You

    Filipino Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    4.5

    Some mild homophobia but everyone's accepting by the end.

  • He's Coming To Me

    84. He's Coming To Me

    Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes

    4.0

    One ML comes out and is emphatically supported by his mother and best friends.  The other comes out to his girlfriend at the time and is also supported.  No homophobia other than a little internalized homophobia.

  • We Best Love: Forever the First

    85. We Best Love: Forever the First

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    4.0

    (This only applies to the first season, since I didn't watch the rest.)  All the MLs' friends are either also gay or allies (the two straight friends do have a "WTF" expression upon immediately hearing about the new relationship, but this could also be chalked up to surprise that a ML who hated the other is suddenly dating him. Their first words about it are supportive, though).  One ML has all supportive relatives.  It's implied that the other ML's father is not supportive, but the scene cuts before we see his father's reaction to the news that his son is dating a man (I'm sure that comes up in the next season).  The two MLs are also shown cuddling and kissing in public, and no one has a negative reaction to them.

  • Cutie Pie

    86. Cutie Pie

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    4.0

    Nearly everyone is accepting of homosexuality, and those who aren't are quickly called out by others.  Both families are totally supportive.  There is discussion about how the lack of marriage equality in their country impacts the main characters.

  • Ikinokotta 6-ri ni Yoru to

    87. Ikinokotta 6-ri ni Yoru to

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

    4.0

    When the FL and a SFL begin dating, there are a few disgruntled men who are upset the SFL didn't choose them, but they're not lesbophobic about it.  There is no lesbophobia at all, and everyone else reacts neutrally.

  • Bad Roomate

    88. Bad Roomate

    Thai Drama - 2021, 30 episodes

    4.0

    No homophobia

  • You Are My Soulmate

    89. You Are My Soulmate

    Thai Special - 2023, 2 episodes

    4.0

    Characters are able to be openly gay while experiencing no homophobia or fetishization.

  • Lucky Love

    90. Lucky Love

    Thai Special - 2023, 2 episodes

    4.0

    No homophobia, several characters are openly queer in public.

  • Boarding House Number 5

    91. Boarding House Number 5

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    3.5

    All the gay characters are closeted and only come out to each other. No homophobia.

  • How to Ruin Housewarming Party

    92. How to Ruin Housewarming Party

    Korean Movie - 2020

    3.5

    Every character onscreen is a queer woman, so no homophobia.

  • 21 Days Theory

    93. 21 Days Theory

    Thai Drama - 2022, 4 episodes

    3.5

    There is some homophobia, but by the end all the family and friends have worked through it to be accepting and supportive of the main characters.  There is a gay uncle who is estranged from his father due to homophobia, but he also mentions at the end that their relationship is improving (all this is mentioned but not shown).

  • Love's Coming

    94. Love's Coming

    Thai Movie - 2014

    3.5

    A mixed bag in that the kathoeys are the stereotypical funny sidekicks being laughed *at*, not *with,* although they're mostly correctly gendered. The straight friends are also way over invested in getting their friend to admit he's gay. However, the coming out scene is very touching, and they all give him a group hug, and wouldn't we all like that?  Also, the mom is supportive without her son ever having to come out to her, and he's very touched when she makes her support known.

  • Jump the Boy!

    95. Jump the Boy!

    Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes

    3.5

    No homophobia, and the gay characters are able to be affectionate in public.

  • Sweet Curse

    96. Sweet Curse

    Korean Movie - 2021

    3.0

    No homophobia because all the characters are gay.

  • Meet Me Outside

    97. Meet Me Outside

    Filipino Special - 2021, 1 episode

    3.0

    No homophobia

  • Jump the Boy! Season 4

    98. Jump the Boy! Season 4

    Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 2 episodes

    3.0

    No homophobia (plus a massive Pride flag hanging in the living room lol)

  • Chapter of Green

    99. Chapter of Green

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    3.0

    No homophobia

  • Dear Uranus

    100. Dear Uranus

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 3 episodes

    2.5

    No homophobia because apparently everyone is a lesbian.

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