Hi! If you don't mind, can I ask something?
a.) Please write your top 3 or top 5 favorite tropes in BL. From each trope, write at least 3 BL that you love.
b.) Who are your top 5 (or top 3) favorite top & bottom characters from any BL media (can be manga/manhwa/danmei/manhua)? The top and bottom don't have to be from the same BL...
Thanks if you want to answer ... 🤩
Hi!! Thank you for the ask! This one was pretty tough! As you'll see, I opted for five rather than three because I need as many choices as possible. Still, it seems no matter what, I'm forced to leave off BLs and characters that I love because there are so many good ones. No danmei to list at this time as I am only recently starting my danmei journey.
Part 1: BL Tropes
Idiots Falling in Love: It’s best when the characters share one brain cell between them but I will gladly accept one lovable himbo paired with a more intelligent and reserved character.
Red Thread Quest by soop2rang - Unsleep by Hyeonoe - Ask and You Will Receive by Niyama - Paws & Claws by Ilju/Duhaem/Marin Code - Scent and Sensibility by Lily
Forbidden/Tragic Love: I tend to enjoy this trope within a historical setting the most since I find that the angst hits a lot harder. Bonus points if there is a revenge plot.
Painter of the Night by Byeonduck - Steel Under Silk by snob - Coyote by Ranmaru Zariya - The Ghost's Nocturne by ANANAS/C.R Jade - Toxin by Doroh/Nunnu/Mechanist
Something Strange is Going On! Supernatural/Otherworldly: Pair this with lots of banter and/or comedic moments and I'm sold. Bonus points if there is an investigation/mystery aspect.
It's Just a Dream...Right?! by White Eared - Love in Orbit by LattePanda - Dreadful Night by moan - Love at First Fright by nangjun/duzza/kouzaki palace - Dreaming of the Dokkaebi by LAPIS
Forced Proximity via Neighbors/Roommates: I have no real preferences for this one. I enjoy a lot of different dynamics here.
The Metalhead Next Door by Mamita - Our Sunny Days by Jeong Seokchan - Can't Think Straight by PANGIN/Hudadak - Virtual Strangers by ANGELA/B_jak/HoneyTrap - How to Deal When Your Intimidating Neighbor is Actually an Omega by Nikuya Inui
Age Gap: Lately I've been especially enjoying the Younger Top x Older Bottom dynamic just because I think this pairing is very cute. It's in three out of my five picks.
A First of Summers by Pppanghouse - My Sadistic Master by Seo byeol/Haseo - 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 by Mamita - Gig of the Day by Danbi - Koi ga Ochitara by Ueda Aki
