2026 is already delivering some excellent BL content. New dramas are dropping left and right. The genre just keeps expanding. Productions are bigger, stories are more diverse… We're seeing BL tackle themes they wouldn't have touched a few years ago. Whether you're into fluffy romances, intense drama, or something completely weird, there's probably a BL series for you.
This year's releases are super exciting. We're getting adaptations of popular novels that fans have been begging for. And some truly wild concepts that make you go "wait, they're actually making that?" Of course, not every 2026 BL is gonna be a masterpiece. Some will flop hard. Others will start strong and fumble the ending. But that's part of the fun, right? Discovering hidden gems and watching trainwrecks is all part of the BL watching experience.
BL Series in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be another packed year for BL dramas! New series are already airing, while more are announced for later in the year. Psst… the rumour mill is churning about potential surprises. It's hard to predict which 2026 BL series will actually be good, but that's part of the excitement, right? You never know when a random low-budget drama is gonna become everyone's obsession. Or when a highly anticipated series is gonna massively disappoint… We're all just along for the ride.
Check out the 2026 list of BL series, anime, and movies. I will update the list with new dramas on a regular basis.
List of BL Dramas in 2026
Based on what's already out and what has been announced, 2026 looks like we're getting everything. Fluffy university romances like Fourever You 2. Devastating melodramas like Smile After Tears. Some countries are doubling down on BL production, while newcomers are trying to break into the market. There will definitely be adaptations of popular web novels that fans have been screaming for.
Here's my list of all the BL dramas in 2026. It includes every BL series, movie, or anime that was completed during this year. As we watch more dramas, this list will grow. Many new 2026 BL series will get added, and we'll all collectively lose our minds over whatever couple becomes the next big thing.
BL Series in 2026
2026 BL Anime Series List
Isekai Office Worker completed on March 24, 2026.
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be-Wife completed on March 26, 2026.
2026 Japanese BL Series List
I'm Kishi Knight: Your Private Tutor completed on March 9, 2026.
Contrast completed on March 13, 2026.
Countdown to Yes completed on March 17, 2026.
Cosmetic Playlover 2 completed on March 20, 2026.
The Boy Next World: My Destiny completed on April 5, 2026.
2026 Korean BL Series List
Saint Laurence Academy completed on February 17, 2026.
Always Meet Again completed on March 26, 2026.
Never Forget Your Enemy completed on April 8, 2026.
2026 Thai BL Series List
The Love Never Sets completed on January 6, 2026.
Head 2 Head completed on January 11, 2026.
Me and Thee completed on January 17, 2026.
Indeterminable completed on January 23, 2026.
Air Moment completed on January 25, 2026.
Goddess Bless You from Death completed on January 30, 2026.
Burnout Syndrome completed on February 4, 2026.
Reloved completed on February 7, 2026.
Let Me Into Your Heart completed on February 11, 2026.
Melody of Secrets completed on February 13, 2026.
A Good Yesterday completed on February 25, 2026.
Dare You to Death completed on February 26, 2026.
Love Alert completed on March 1, 2026.
Hard Nights completed on March 7, 2026.
Peach Lover completed on March 24, 2026.
Yesterday completed on April 13, 2026.
Duang with You completed on April 18, 2026.
My Romance Scammer completed on April 19, 2026.
Only Friends: Dream On completed on May 15, 2026.
Love You Teacher completed on May 16, 2026.
Fourever You 2 completed on May 30, 2026.
Crazy Love, MooMoo! completed on July 11, 2026.
BL Movies in 2026
2026 BL Japanese Movie List
Love Punch! released on February 13, 2026.
2026 BL Short Movie List
On the Edge completed on January 23, 2026.
It’s You, Only You completed on January 12, 2026.
BL Short Dramas in 2026
2026 Korean BL Short Drama List
Cross Link completed on January 14, 2026.
Checkered Shirt 2 completed on January 20, 2026.
Love in Protocol completed on February 7, 2026.
Between Doors completed on February 16, 2026.
Opposites Attract completed on February 20, 2026.
Laundry Romance completed on February 24, 2026.
Fan Service completed on February 25, 2026.
Unfollow completed on March 5, 2026.
Tide of Love 2 completed on March 25, 2026.
Because I Want You completed on March 31, 2026.
2026 Vietnamese BL Short Drama List
The Night Before Blossom completed on February 15, 2026.
BL Vertical Dramas in 2026
2026 Japanese BL Vertical Drama List
Century Plant: We're Partners completed on January 6, 2026.
2026 Korean BL Vertical Drama List
High School Boy completed on February 4, 2026.
2026 Thai BL Vertical Drama List
Tutoring My Enemy completed on January 2, 2026.
Love Conceals Its Blade completed on January 15, 2026.
My Boss, My Love, My Stepbrother! completed on January 15, 2026.
Screen Together completed on January 16, 2026.
The Love in My Way completed on January 22, 2026.
Love Truck completed on January 23, 2026.
Hearts Aglow completed on January 26, 2026.
Influlover completed on January 31, 2026.
Heart Shaker completed on March 21, 2026.
Anime BL 2026
This list includes every BL anime series or short specials that was released in 2026.
Anime BL Series
Go For It, Nakamura!
Go For It, Nakamura! (ガンバレ！中村くん!!) is a Japanese BL anime series. The story is about a high school student's crush on his classmate. The original story is adapted from a Japanese manga. One of the voice actors is Chiaki Kobayashi, who has done roles for Cherry Magic Anime (2024) and The Summer Hikaru Died (2025).
I'll Live a Long Life
I'll Live a Long Life to Dote on My Favorite Stepbrother (最推しの義兄を愛でるため、長生きします!) is a Japanese BL anime series. It is based on a light novel series written by Tenma Asahi and illustrated by Kazuaki.
Isekai Office Worker
Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (異世界の沙汰は社畜次第) is a Japanese BL fantasy anime series. It is based on a light novel series written by Yatsuki Wakatsu and illustrated by Kikka Ohashi. There are 12 episodes in total.
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be-Wife
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife (透明男と人間女～そのうち夫婦になるふたり～) is a Japanese anime series. The story is about an invisible man. There is also a subplot with a gay couple.
Japanese BL 2026
This list includes every Japanese BL series, movie, or short drama that came out in 2026. For Japanese anime, please go to the above section.
Japanese BL Series
Contrast
Contrast (コントラスト) is a Japanese BL series. The story is a high school romance. One of the leads is Haruse Akune, who has a supporting role in Therapy Game (2025). The director is Miki Tomita, who has worked on Takara's Treasure (2024) and When It Rains, It Pours (2025).
Cosmetic Playlover 2
Cosmetic Playlover 2 (コスメティック・プレイラバー 2) is a Japanese BL series. It is the sequel to Cosmetic Playlover (2024), a love story between two cosmetic consultants. So Okuno and Yudai Toyoda return to their roles.
Countdown to Yes
Countdown to Yes (親友の『同棲して』に『うん』て言うまで) is a Japanese BL series. The love story is between two long-time friends. It is adapted from a manga by Roji (ろじ).
I'm Kishi Knight: Your Private Tutor
I'm Kishi Knight: Your Private Tutor (家庭教師の岸騎士です) is a Japanese BL series. It stars Rei Sawamura, the lead of Happy of the End (2024). His co-star is Koki Tanaka, the star of Sugar Dog Life (2024).
The Boy Next World: My Destiny
The Boy Next World: My Destiny (～並行世界の恋人～) is a Japanese BL series. It is the remake of the Thai BL series, The Boy Next World (2025). The leads are Shoma Nagumo and Takuto Hamaya, who previously starred in the Japanese remake of Love in the Air (2024).
Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami Drama
Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami (やたらやらしい深見くん) is a Japanese BL series. This is a live-action remake of the 18+ Japanese manga, which received a short anime adaptation in 2025. The story is about a steamy office romance. One of the leads is Atsuki Kashio, who has a supporting role in Candy Color Paradox (2022). His co-star is Yu Miyazaki, who has worked as a voice actor for Japanese anime.
Japanese BL Movies
Love Punch!
Love Punch! (純愛上等!) is a Japanese BL movie. The story is about a high school rivalry. One of the leads is Aloha Takamatsu, the star of Tokyo in April Is… (2023). His co-star is Jyutaro Yamanaka, the star of Candy Color Paradox (2023).
Japanese BL Short Dramas
Century Plant: We're Partners
Century Plant: We're Partners, Friends, and Sometimes Lovers (センプラ 相方が親友で時どき恋人) is a Japanese BL vertical drama. There are 30 short episodes in total. The story is adapted from a manga by Jiro Kawaii (河飯じろう).
My Stepbrother Is My Favorite Novelist!?
My Stepbrother Is My Favorite Novelist!? (義理の兄は推し小説家!?) The two leads are new to the BL genre. This series is made by nooto, which has made several BL short dramas in the past.
Korean BL 2026
This list contains every Korean BL series, movie, or short drama that was released in 2026. For Korean anime, please go to the above section.
Korean BL Series
Always Meet Again
Always Meet Again (언제나 다시 만나) is a Korean BL series. The story is a school romance. The leads are Woo Ji Han, who have previously starred in A Breeze of Love (2023) and Shin Jeong You (2023). This series is unrelated to their first project.
Love Class 3
Love Class 3 (수업중입니다 시즌3) is the third season for the Korean BL series. The story is about a school romance. It features a new cast that is different from the first two seasons.
Never Forget Your Enemy
Never Forget Your Enemy (네 원수를 잊지 마라) is a Korean BL series. The story is about memory loss. One of the leads is Hwang Jun Su, who has a supporting role in the Thai drama, The Bangkok Boy (2025). He was also a contestant on the 2025 dating show, Love (X).
Saint Laurence Academy
Saint Laurence Academy is a Korean BL series about a prestigious high school. The lead is the top student of his class, but nobody knows that he's involved in a forbidden romance.
Korean BL Movies
On the Edge
On the Edge (닿기 직전) is a Korean short movie about three relationships, including a BL couple. Each story begins with the main character finding out his or her best friend is leaving.
Korean BL Short Dramas
Because I Want You
Because I Want You (내가너를원해서) is a Korean BL series. One of the leads is Jinkwon, the star of Jazz for Two (2024).
Between Doors
Between Doors is a Korean BL short series about two strangers who become close after an accidental kiss. The lead is embarrassed by the intimate moment, but his partner seems interested in him.
Checkered Shirt 2
Checkered Shirt 2 (체크남방을 입은 사나이 시즌2) is the second season for the Korean BL series. This sequel continues the couple's love story. They seem happy together, but an ex-boyfriend's rumours stir up trouble between them.
Cross Link
Cross Link (크로스 링크) is a short Korean BL series about two boyfriends who have been dating for almost a year. The main character struggles because he has a job offer, which requires him to relocate overseas.
Fan Service
Fan Service (팬서비스) is a Korean BL series about a celebrity who accuses the wrong person of being a stalker. After clearing up the misunderstanding, they meet again for an exclusive interview.
Laundry Romance
Laundry Romance (런드리 로맨스) is a Korean BL series about two men who meet at a laundromat. The lead feels anxious about his job search, but he receives great advice from a friendly stranger.
Love in Protocol
Love in Protocol (러브 인 프로토콜) is a Korean BL short series about a psychological experiment. The lead runs a clinical study on human behaviour, but his test subject uses this opportunity to flirt with him.
Opposites Attract
Opposites Attract (반대에 끌리는 이유) is a Korean BL short series about two guys who met at a bar. The lead lied about his age to seem older, and he gets caught when they see each other again.
Tide of Love 2
Tide of Love 2 (타이드 오브 러브 시즌2) is the sequel to the Korean BL series. It continues the love story between a wealthy man and his lover. The original leads, Kim Hyeon Seo and Jung Myeong Cheol, return to their roles. There are 8 episodes in total.
Unfollow
Unfollow (언팔로우) is a Korean BL short series. The series is made by SUKFILM. There are 3 episodes in total.
Korean BL Vertical Dramas
High School Boy
High School Boy (남고소년) is a Korean BL vertical drama about a teenager who gets bullied by the delinquents in his class. He befriends the strongest classmate and hopes their friendship can protect him.
Taiwanese BL 2026
This list includes every Taiwanese BL series, movie, or short drama that was released in 2026.
Taiwanese BL Series
Smile After Tears
Smile After Tears (轉過頭幫你擦眼淚) is a Taiwanese BL series. The story is a school romance. The leads are Kai Wan Au and Zhang Jun Jia, who are contestants on the reality show, Atom Boyz 2.
Wishing Upon the Shooting Stars
Wishing Upon the Shooting Stars (向流星許願的我們) is a Taiwanese BL series. One of the leads is Chu Meng Hsuan, who starred in The Time of Huan Nan (2023). His co-star is Jed Chung, who appeared in Light (2021). The director is Ray Jiang, who worked on My Tooth Your Love (2022) and Unknown (2024).
Taiwanese BL Vertical Dramas
Love Is Real
Love Is Real (我說愛你是真的) is a Taiwanese BL series. It is the sequel to Black and White Is Real (2025). The lead is Wills Sia, who has a supporting role in that series. Andy Ko and Nelson Ji, the stars of Fight for You (2025), also appear in the story. This series is made by VBL.
Thai BL 2026
This list contains every Thai BL series, movie, or short drama that came out in 2026.
Thai BL Series
A Good Yesterday
A Good Yesterday (รักไม่เคยลืม) is a Thai BL series. The story is a dark drama with violent themes. One of the leads is Meen, who starred in On Cloud Nine (2022). His co-star is Chai, who had a supporting role in The River (2024). This series is made by The Knot Karnlakorn.
Air Moment
A(ir) Moment (โอกาส อากาศ) is a Thai BL series. The story is a sci-fi romance. One of the leads is Leo, who had supporting roles in The Middleman's Love (2023) and To Be Continued (2024). His co-star is Earth, who appeared in 2 Moons 2 (2019) and My Secret Love (2022).
Burnout Syndrome
Burnout Syndrome (ภาวะรักคนหมดไฟ) is a Thai BL series. The leads are Gun and Off, who have previously starred in Not Me (2021). It is made by GMMTV.
Cat for Cash
Cat for Cash (เปย์รักด้วยแมวเลี้ยง) is a Thai BL series. The leads are Khaotung and First, who have starred in The Eclipse (2022), Only Friends (2023), and The Heart Killers (2024). It is made by GMMTV.
Crazy Love, MooMoo!
Crazy Love, MooMoo! (พี่ฟากชอบเธอมู่) is a Thai BL series. The leads are Boss and Noeul, who have starred in Love in the Air (2022), Love Sea (2024), and The Boy Next World (2025). The series is made by Blue and Co.
Dare You to Death
Dare You to Death (ไขคดีเป็น เห็นคดีตาย) is a Thai BL mystery series about a university student's death. The police detectives investigate the victim's friends after a college party goes horribly wrong.
Duang with You
Duang with You (ด้วงกับเธอ) is a Thai BL series. The leads are TeeTee and Por, who appeared in the DMD Friendship reality show (2024). The series is made by DOMUNDI.
Fourever You 2
Fourever You 2 (เพราะรักนำทาง พาร์ท 2) is a Thai BL series. It is the sequel to Fourever You (2024), a university love story with four couples. All the previous actors return to this series.
Goddess Bless You to Death
Goddess Bless You from Death (สิงสาลาตาย) is a Thai BL series. The leads are Pavel and Pooh, who have previously starred in Pit Babe (2023).
Hard Nights
Hard Nights (คืนนี้ผมนอนไม่หลับ) is a Thai BL series. It features an older protagonist in his 50s. One of the leads is Tuck, who had a supporting role in Knock Out (2025). There are 16 episodes in total.
Head 2 Head
Head 2 Head (ไหนใครว่าพวกมันไม่ถูกกัน) is a Thai BL series. The leads are Keen and Sea, who have previously starred in Only Boo! (2024). It is made by GMMTV.
Indeterminable
Interminable (อสงไขย) is a Thai BL series. The leads are Billy and Babe, who have previously starred in The Sign (2023).
Let Me Into Your Heart
Let Me Into Your Heart (ขอเป็นพระเอกในหัวใจพระเอก) is a Thai BL series. The story is about song and dance. There are 10 episodes in total.
Love Alert
Love Alert (มีคำเตือน โปรดระมัดระวัง) is a Thai BL series. The leads are James and Kad, who have previously starred in Bad Guy My Boss (2024). There are 10 episodes in total.
Love Like a Bike
Love Like a Bike (ปั่นไปให้ถึงรัก) is a Thai BL series. The story is about cycling. The leads are Tee and Masu. Tee has previously starred in 2 Moons (2017) and Triage (2022).
Love You Teacher
Love You Teacher (รักครูเท่าโลกเลย) is an upcoming Thai BL series. The leads are Perth and Santa. Santa previously starred in My Only 12% (2022). This series is made by GMMTV.
Me and Thee
Me and Thee (มีสติหน่อยคุณธีร์) is a Thai BL series. The leads are Pond and Phuwin, who have previously starred in Fish Upon the Sky (2021), Never Let me Go (2022), and We Are (2024). It is made by GMMTV.
Melody of Secrets
Melody of Secrets (ความลับในบทเพลงที่บรรเลงไม่รู้จบ) is a Thai BL series. The leads are Force and Book, who have previously starred in Enchante (2022), A Boss and a Babe (2023), Only Friends (2023), and Perfect 10 Liners (2024). It is made by GMMTV.
My Romance Scammer
My Romance Scammer (รักจริง หลังแต่ง) is a Thai BL series. The leads are Junior and Mark, who previously starred in Perfect 10 Liners (2024). The other couple is Ohm Thitiwat and Poon. Ohm is best known for Until We Meet Again (2019), while Poon has previously starred in We Are (2024). This series is made by GMMTV.
Only Friends: Dream On
Only Friends: Dream On is a Thai BL series. It is the sequel to the steamy 2023 series, Only Friends. The story is about a university play with lots of scandalous drama between the actors and production crew. This story has three new pairings from GMMTV, including EarthMix, JossGawin, and AouBoom. The iconic Boston (Neo) also returns to this series.
Peach Lover
Peach Lover (ลูกพีชทานสด) is a Thai BL series. One of the leads is Poom, the star of My Sweetheart Jom (2025). His co-star is Ki, who had a supporting role in Interminable (2025).
Reloved
Reloved (เริ่มใหม่หัวใจเดิม) is a Thai BL series. The leads are Peter and Golf, who have previously starred in The Renovation (2024).
The Love Never Sets
The Love Never Sets (ฉากนั้น…ยังเป็นเธอ) is a Thai BL series. One of the leads is Ja, the star of Don't Say No (2021), Remember Me (2022), and Be Mine SuperStar (2023). He has a new partner this time, Tae from Even Sun (2022) and Between Us (2022).
Venus's Groom
Venus's Groom (เจ้าบ่าวของดาวพระศุกร์) is a Thai BL series. The story involves a revenge plot. One of the leads is Best, who starred in I Promise I Will Come Back (2025). He also participated in the beauty pageant, Mister International Thailand 2023.
Yesterday
Yesterday (รอยรัก วันวาน) is a Thai BL series. The leads are Fort and Peat, who have previously starred in Love in the Air (2022) and Love Sea (2024).
Thai BL Movies
It's You, Only You
It's You, Only You (ยังไงก็เธอ) is a Thai BL short movie about an unhappy boyfriend. He enters a simulation that allows him to replace his partner, each with a different personality.
Thai BL Vertical Dramas
Hearts Aglow
Hearts Aglow (เงารักใต้แสงเทียน) is a Thai BL vertical drama. It is from the same studio that brought you Loy Kaew First Love (2025). There are 12 episodes in total.
Heart Shaker
Heart Shaker (เขย่าหัวใจไอ้จอมดื้อ) is a Thai BL vertical drama. One of the leads is Oat, who had a supporting role in 7 Days Before Valentine (2023). The series is made by Rocket Link Entertainment, a new studio.
Influlover
Influlover (ไลฟ์ดีนัก…รักดีมั้ย) is a Thai BL vertical drama about an influencer and his roommate. The lead starts a livestream, only to be caught off-guard when his friend joins in and starts flirting with him.
Love Conceals Its Blade
Love Conceals Its Blade (รักซ่อนมีด) is a Thai BL vertical drama about a man seeking revenge against his mother's killer. He seduces the murderer's brother to infiltrate his inner circle.
Love Truck
Love Truck (รักสองแถว) is a Thai BL vertical drama about two strangers who meet while waiting for public transport. The lead develops a crush on a handsome guy, who looks like the man of his dreams.
My Boss, My Love, My Stepbrother!
My Boss, My Love, My Stepbrother! (แฟนและพี่ชาย ดันกลายเป็นบอส!) is a Thai BL vertical drama about two stepbrothers who don't get along after a messy one-night stand. Their relationship gets worse when they're forced to work together.
Screen Together
Screen Together (ดูหนังคนเดียวกับคุณ) is a Thai BL vertical drama about two strangers at a cinema. After an awkward introduction, they start talking and grow closer throughout the movie.
The Love in My Way
The Love in My Way (นัดยิ้มล่มเพราะนายตัวดี) is a Thai BL vertical drama about a bad hookup experience. After an awful one-night stand, the lead demands a redo to prove his sexual stamina.
Tutoring My Enemy
Tutoring My Enemy (ภารกิจติวเข้มมาเฟียคู่อริ) is a Thai BL vertical drama. The leads are Forth and Donut, who had supporting roles in The Boy Next World (2025). There are 50 episodes in total.
World BL 2026
This list has the BL series, movie, or short drama from different parts of the world. I mostly focus on BL dramas from Hong Kong and Vietnam, but I may also include other Asian countries.
Hong Kong BL Series
Thirties Gossip
Thirties Gossip (四八三十二) is a Hong Kong BL series. It is made by Zik of Fours On Production (四仔工作室), the creator of the Hehe & He comedy series. One of the leads is Owan Tam, who previously starred in I'm a Fool for You (2020).
Vietnamese BL Series
The Night Before Blossom
The Night Before Blossom (Đêm Qua Sân Trước Một Nhành Mai) is a Vietnamese BL short movie about a couple before the holidays. The lead struggles financially and emotionally, but he wants to hide his issues from his boyfriend.