The Popularity of Gay Manga in Japan: What are ‘Bara’ and ‘Yaoi’ and Who Are Its Fans? blog.gaijinpot.com

Get ready to blush, gasp and “kyaaa!” as we delve into why gay manga is so popular, and how to navigate an already huge international fandom.
One manga series, The High School Life of a Fudanshi (2015-present), features a teenage boy who loves gay manga but identifies as straight.
Not all of the sexual misrepresentations of gay manga are as benign, though.
Do your research firstBe sure to research any gay manga before reading it to avoid this content.
If you didn’t think gay manga was for you, think again.