First of all, Do you know what Yaoi anime is? It’s an anime that mainly deals with same-sex relationships between boys. Yaoi is often called Gay anime as it mainly focuses on the relationship between two boys.
However, it’s slightly different from Bara anime, which is more focused on gay Content and involves more sexually explicit scenes. If you already know about Yuri anime, it’s like a male counterpart.
Yaoi does depict homosexual relationships between boys, but it’s only there to convey the story and doesn’t go too deep into the stuff like Bara anime.
Some of these anime do include graphic scenes, and some don’t. It is also known as Shonen, a lighter version of hentai which depicts Gay Scenes.
It’s wrong to think of Yaoi as typical gay Content, as the characters don’t think of themselves as one. So, let’s get started with Best Yaoi Hentai with a mix of uke (weak) and seme (strong), which shows subtle masculinity during the show.
This genre started to become popular after the 1990s, worth more than eight million dollars.
1. Super Lovers
For starters, we have selected a lighter series with no heavy Yaoi scenes. So, this is a good starting point for those who are just starting with the Yaoi genre.
Super Lovers has a very intricate storyline, which may create confusion. Miyuki Abe has incorporated a lot of drama and steamy romance in this series.
Haru Kaidou was living in Canada, but one day, he received the news of his mother dying, so he flew back to his hometown quickly. However, when he got home, he realized that his mother, Haruko, had tricked him.
Now, he is left to care for his new brother, Ren. He is an unusual kid who likes dogs more than people. So, Haru has to take a different approach to get closer to him. Later, he even succeeds at getting closer to him. But he gets into a car accident and loses his memory.
Six years pass, and Ren comes to Japan. When he meets Haru, he discovers he has completely forgotten him due to amnesia. But Ren doesn’t give up and tries to get closer to Haru again to strengthen their bond. The show gets better as they get closer to each other again.
In this series, we can easily guess who Seme and Uke are. However, the characters are not bound to it during the entire series, so we can enjoy the development of their bond, and it makes this anime more enjoyable to watch.
Super Lovers is a Yaoi anime that focuses more on the relationship between Haru and Ren rather than filling the show with a lot of physical contact.
Although it may feel like an incestuous story from reading the plot, it draws a very thin line between it, which is hard to describe with just words. Overall, this anime is a good Light-hearted show to enjoy if you like melodramas.
2. My Very Own Hero (Hitorijime My Hero)
The story of Hitorijime, My Hero, revolves around two Yaoi couples. On one side, we have Masahiro Setagawa and Kousuke Ooshiba, who are in a student-teacher relationship.
Masahiro Setagawa was looking for a place to belong, but he ended up joining a local gang as an errand boy. Later, he was saved by a local fighter called Bear Killer, who was his friend Kensuke’s elder brother, Kousuke Ooshiba.
As the story takes place, Kousuke and Masahiro go through many challenging situations, further developing their bond.
The second couple is Kensuke Ooshiba, Masahiro’s friend, and Asaya Hasekura. Kensuke and Asaya were childhood friends, and Kensuke had a crush on him, but he could never tell him about his feelings, as they were separated because Ayasa had to move out of the town.
But, now Ayasa has returned to the town, so what will Kensuke do when he knows about it? Will he be able to confess his feelings this time?
Two Yaoi couples in one anime make the plot a little complicated, but that is also the story’s most compelling aspect. The anime adaptation only covers the first two manga volumes in 12 episodes. After watching the first season, you will want to know more about the story, as many of us are already waiting.
3. Fuyu no Semi
Fuyu no Semi is a good choice if you like history and military anime. The story takes place in the Meiji Era when two people bound by fate start in the same position.
But, as time passes, fate takes them to different paths, and they end up in different positions. Now, they have reunited after a long time and must accept some changes to be even.
This show will take you through the complicated history and politics of the Meiji Era. Two men who never intended to get together ended up having to meet each other again due to some twists and turns of fate.
Now, They are fighting for different factions, standing before each other. Will they remember their previous bond? Or will their fate end up getting washed in the flames of war? This series is a very short one as it contains only three episodes. It was released in 2007 in the form of specials.
4. Classmates (Dou Kyu Sei)
Classmates is a movie released in 2016; it follows the story of two young boys, Hikaru Kusakabe and Rihito Sajou, who get to know each other through music.
Hikaru Kusakabe is a student who’s very good at playing guitar but not good at his studies. On the other hand, Rihito Sajou is a nerd who is always shy and quiet, so he doesn’t have many friends but is very good at studies.
Later, they get to know each other through music and help each other in practice after school time, and they become very close friends and pretty soon start dating.
“Dou Kyu Sei” also has a sequel called “Sotsu Gyo Sei,” and a female writer, Nakamura-sensei, created both.
Unlike many Yaoi series, Classmate doesn’t just throw intense physical scenes and touchy moments at you; it takes a slow approach and slowly develops bonds between different band characters.
At the start of the anime, it’s not depicted whether the characters are Gay or not, so you’ll have to make your assumptions.
5. Seitokaichou ni Chuukoku
Next on the list, we have a short 2-episode Yaoi series. It was released in 2009 and became an instant hit with more than 40000 reviews very quickly, and it also received a good response commercially.
If we consider the reasons for its success, then it has to be the anime’s main theme, which is based on a high school and the sublime plot.
Chigakun is a very powerful fighter and thinks of himself highly; he loves winning tug-of-war matches. However, during one fight, his opponent was a country bumpkin, so he was taking him lightly, but he used an unknown tactic, which was very unexpected for him.
It took very long for Chigakun to understand his tactics, and he was swept away before he could realize it. But he didn’t realize that unknowingly he was breaking the boundaries, and after that, he decided to yield.
Later, Chigakun didn’t know that he was getting entangled in a huge mess. Things were getting bad, and he was about to get into a mess that would be difficult to escape from. So, watch Chigakun fight to regain his lost pride in Seitokaichou ni Chuukoku.
6. Yuri!!! on Ice
As you can already guess from the name, “Yuri!!! On Ice” follows the story of Yuri Katsuki, who is into Ice Skating. Due to many consecutive defeats, Yuri is currently facing the lowest point of his life in his Ice Skating career, and he has even started to doubt his skills.
When his friend Yuko finds out about this, he wants to help him to get out of this situation. Therefore, he suggested that they should train under Victor, who used to be a famous super player from Russia.
However, something unexpected happens when they start training under Victor’s mentorship. They get entangled in a love triangle with Victor, so the series becomes very interesting as they fall into this dramatic situation.
During their training, they will face many uncertain situations, where Yuko might even chat with Yuri, and their relationship is about to crumble, so watch the anime to find out who gets together with whom. If you love shows with lots of drama and intense romance, you’ll enjoy this show.
7. Twittering Birds Never Fly: One For the Ages
The title of this Yaoi anime seems negative at first glance; in addition to this, the story is also sad, shaping the two people into who they are today and the world they are living in.
The story has many humorous dialogues and intelligent interactions. Therefore, the story of this anime doesn’t feel too much on the action, romantic, or sexual side.
The story’s pace perfectly fits with the overall anime, and character development is well-rounded. If you have seen other shows of this similar genre, then Twittering Birds will feel very familiar.
This show takes the element of an abusive childhood and shows how it can affect your life when you grow up and reach adulthood in such an environment. This anime will give you a feel for what it feels like to live on the edge of the Law.
8. Saezuru Tori wa Habatakanai: The Clouds Gather
Many people aren’t aware of modern-day slavery, and this anime represents this concept in the best possible way. Of course, there is some good Yaoi stuff in this story, too. So, sit back and enjoy this amazingly directed show. It has also garnered over 17000 reviews since its release in 2020.
The Clouds Gather will change your view on the life of the rich and show us the true reality behind their comfortable and lavish lifestyle.
It focuses on the abuse of power and modern-day slavery by big corporate companies. They make their employees endure intense pressure to gain more money and don’t even give them their fair share.
Furthermore, you won’t get bored while watching this show as there are many thrilling scenes and double-faced people with split personalities.
Moreover, Saezuru Tori Wa Habatakanai shows many acts of cruelty that are done to corporate slaves. This realistic representation of real-world scenarios makes watchers connect with the anime characters. Therefore, this series was a hit among the crowd.
9. Mo Dao Zu Shi (Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation)
If you have already seen Chinese opera dramas, then it’s like an anime form of it. Moreover, Tencent has done a great job on this anime, which led to its amazing popularity among Yaoi fans.
The story starts with a guy named Wei Wuxian, who fails to attain immortality, and he ends up creating a demon sect, which has plunged the world into chaos. Now, he is running away from his punishment and traveling the whole world.
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation comes under Xianxia stories, which are focused on the world of cultivation, which involves gods and demons. The world of this anime is so fantastic that you can’t stop watching it.
This anime has generated a lot of heat among BL fans since its release in July 2018. This is a Chinese anime also referred to as Donghua. This series has also achieved so many votes on MAL that it has the most votes among all the Yaoi anime on this list.
10. Hybrid Child
The story of Hybrid Child is intricately designed, and it will make you think about many philosophical questions while watching it.
This show is based on a Sci-fi theme where artificial intelligence has grown to such an extent that it can also be used to produce the titular Hybrid Children, an android that grows like an actual child while receiving love from its parents.
They must develop strong bonds with their owners to sustain their life.
Are you someone who loves happy endings? Then this anime is not for you as there are no happy endings in this show. This short OVA tells three standalone stories.
The first story follows Izumi Kotarou, who finds a hybrid child named Hazuki. Later, they have to face many challenges from Izumi’s family, which they overcome with each other’s help. However, Things change very soon, as nothing lasts forever.
In the second story, a swordsman, Ichi Seya, teaches his Hybrid Child, Yuzu, about manhood. In this short OVA, there are a lot of double-meaning conversations that will test your humor, so get ready!
11. Togainu no Chi
The story takes place in a dystopian world where Japan has a third world war and is devastated. So the Land of Rising Sun is divided into east and west parts.
CFC rules the eastern part, and Nikkouren rules the western part. Furthermore, Tokyo is now under the control of a criminal organization called Toshima.
The story of Togainu no Chi follows a guy named Akira, a street fighter, who is framed for a murder he didn’t commit and sentenced to spend his remaining life in prison.
However, he sees a new hope when a company offers to help him escape prison, but he has to participate in an Inguara in return. Inguara is a death match where all the participants engage in a battle royale and collect dog tags while fighting to the death.
12. Boku no Sexual Harassment
Junya Mochizuki is a normal Japanese salaryman. One evening, when he was working late in the office, his boss, Kazunori Honma, came and sexually harassed him.
Initially, Junya confronted him by telling him he was a straight man. However, he agreed to go to a hotel room with him after his boss talked him into it.
When he reaches the hotel, Kazumori is already waiting for him there, and then both go inside the room, and you know what happens next. After this night, they often engage in such activities to climb the corporate ranks and gain sexual favors from other workers.
This series is very old, as it was released somewhere in 1995. Some people find this series filled with unintended graphical scenes, which are just mostly there to indulge straight female audiences into watching it. So, if you are looking for a series filled with hot and steamy BL stuff, this series will be well worth your time.
This show depicts many scandalous acts that may happen in the dark sides of big firms and politics, which motivates two guys to get ahead in their careers while also enjoying their time.
13. Papa to Kiss in the Dark
Are you extremely fond of Drama and Romance? Then you’ll definitely like “Papa to Kiss in the Dark.” It is based on a light novel of the same name.
This story is filled with lots of twists and turns aside from romance. It focuses on conflicts in a family, such as infidelity and oedipal complexes. A lot of things are happening in the background, which will make this series even more thrilling to watch.
Initially, this cross-relationship was going very smoothly, but suddenly, one day, it created a big scene, and now many things are at stake.
As the story progresses further, we become aware of many problems that are happening in this drama. TNK produced this anime, and it was released in the form of OVA in 2005.
14. Sekaiichi Hatsukoi (The World’s Greatest First Love)
We can say that Shungiku Nakamura has some amazing works in the Yaoi genre since this is his third entry in our best Yaoi hentai. The story of Sekaiichi Hatsukoi feels very realistic and light-hearted. The story’s development is also good as it progresses, and we can say that only a few anime can compete with it.
Ritsu Onoderaera was working as an editor at his father’s company. However, one day, he decided to leave this company because many of his co-workers were talking behind his back that he got this position and status because of his father.
Therefore, he joined a new company, but he landed in the shoujo manga division instead of the literature department. There, he gets exposed to the completely new world of Yaoi.
15. Yarichin B**ch Club
The next Yaoi anime takes place in a location that is a dream place of every fujoshi. That place is a private all-boys high school isolated from the world and deep inside mountains. In this school, you will get the vibe of a school for rich kids. This anime is based on a BL webcomic that Ogeretsu Tanaka created.
Takashi Tono has enrolled at Morimori Academy as a freshman from Tokyo. Very soon, he becomes friends with many guys and even gets an invitation to join a sports club.
But, Takashi does not love sports, so he decides to join the photography club and stay low profile. Little did he know what he was getting into, as this photography club was a front for Yarichin B**ch Club. This club was engaged in helping their fellow students in relieving their pent-up stress.
However, Takashi is not alone in this complicated situation; another transfer student has unknowingly gotten into the same mess as him. This anime is very funny and light-hearted.
The members of the club and all of their clients come from interesting backgrounds, making the story more engaging to watch. It is a good anime to watch. If you are not into BL and still want to see guys doing it for entertainment, this anime is perfect for you out of all other choices.
