(Kodoani.com)Yaoi or Shounen ai animes are anime about romantic relationships, same-sex love. Contrasting those are the lesbian relationships of the Yuri anime.
Yaoi doesn’t focus much on sex. They just describe same-sex relationships that are part of another topic. Although they’ve been around since the ’70s, it wasn’t until the 1990s that they started to become commercially successful. Today, each of these industries is worth more than $180 million a year. Anime of this genre may or may not have adult scenes.
Today, they are also known as shōnen-ai (boy love), which is a milder version of Hentai expressing same-sex relationships. If you think the Yaoi anime shows a stereotypical version of Gay, you’re wrong. The characters in it rarely identify themselves as gay in the first place. Yaoi characters are very masculine and strong. They use uke (weak) and seme (strong) styles so that the character is above or below.
In this article, Kodoani we have made a list of the top 50 Yaoi animes for you. These are must-see movies for anime fans of the genre.
Pico to Chico
Pico to Chico is a yaoi anime. It was released via OVA in 2007 and received mixed reviews. This Yaoi anime is a mixture of fantasy and thriller.
The story is about two boys – Pico and Chico. Pico is Chico’s eldest brother and they met on a bicycle expedition.
Chico has a younger sister and often wonders what she does secretly. One day, Chico caught her self-satisfied.
He decided to give Pico a call and show him. So Pico decides to guide Chico and they begin a relationship.
How far will Pico and Chico go? Will Chico’s sister catch them?
Marudase Kintarou
Marudase Kintarou is a film adaptation of a manga manga. It is a one-episode anime that was released in 2020.
The anime was presented in the form of a movie.
Makato, the main character lost his grandfather. A lot of chaos ensues when the latter is the director of Onodera Academy.
This is a very strong and reputable organization. Before long, they discovered his will contained a very strange condition.
It states that control of the institute will go to whoever pleases Makato.
He soon realizes he is in danger and approaches his friend Kintaro for help. Will he help him?
Enzai
Enzai is the television version of the light novel novel. It was released in the 2004 OVA and has nearly 19,000 reviews.
It’s a historical horror anime with a bit of drama.
The story of this is quite similar to Dickens’ Oliver Twist. The main character Guys is a hedgehog caught for petty theft in Paris.
So he tries to run away and ends up getting on a train wagon and moving to a new city.
Guildias, a detective helps him in this quest. To his surprise, he was arrested from that city for a murder to which he had no clue.
After his arrest, he was brutally tortured. Will he make it alive?
Ginga Teikoku No Metsubou Gaiden: Aoki Ookami-Tachi No Densetsu
Ginga Teikoku no Metsubou Gaiden: Aoki Ookami-Tachi no Densetsu is a science fiction anime series. The anime was released in 1996 and is unique. It also has action and mechanical elements.
The story is about Jonathan and Leonard. They became friends after they met at the military academy.
Jonathan is an elite soldier and can control people. He’s also the very few who can effectively use today’s low-cost version of Artificial Intelligence.
Before long, they discovered corruption in the army. They also know that Pluto’s apocalypse is a sham.
What will happen next? Will they be able to defeat a corrupt world?
Shounen Maid Kuuro-Kun: Tenshi No Uta
Shounen Maid Kuuro-Kun: Tenshi no Uta is a Hentai anime with a bit of ecchi in it. As it deals with realism, it is better known than its sequels.
This volume was released in 2010 on OVA and has received around 17000 reviews.
The story is about a boy Kuro who is indebted to his father. With no other choice, he decided to sell Kuro to his debtors.
They wanted to make him their slave. Before long, Kuro would be working for them, as a slave to repay his father’s debt.
He tries to plan his escape and then saves his father. Can Kuro do it?
Fujimi 2-Choume Koukyougakudan
Fujimi 2-choume Koukyougakudan is a psychological horror anime. It’s famous for life pieces that are included to make the plot interesting.
It is a story in the setting of an orchestra. It’s an anime OVA adaptation of the light novel.
This Yaoi anime tells the story of Morimura Yuuki, a music witch who teaches at a high school. He has an amateur orchestra named Fujimi.
One day, a young conductor came to him with a request to work. Soon, he joined. His name is Tonoin Kei.
He impresses everyone in the orchestra and even the girl Yuuki loves. Yuuki was heartbroken and decided to leave.
Strangely, he is stopped by Tonoin, who reveals a secret. What is it? Will Yuuki give up on everything or stay? Watch to find out!
Boku No Sexual Harassment
Boku no Sexual Harassment is a three-episode anime series. It is taken from the novel of the same name. The anime is set in a company and depicts life there. It was released in 1994 on the OVA and received over 15,000 reviews.
Have you heard of stories where people compromise their ethics in order to do the job? This is one of those stories.
The main character, Mochizuki, is forced to cooperate with his lustful boss. Master Honma, tells him that he must cooperate to climb the stairs.
Soon after, many other men also raped Mochizuki. He endures everything in the hope that he will reach the top. Will he make it?
Natsuyasumi
Natsuyasumi is an ecchi anime. It has a simple plot. However, its artwork and soundtrack make it a great experience.
This is a 3-episode anime series that first debuted in 2013. It was introduced through ONA. It has received around 9000 reviews.
The story is about Yuu and Natsuki – two characters. They live different lives and have nothing in common.
In normal life, they would never meet. But, fate is strange, isn’t it? They first meet at a location and then start to like each other.
After they left, both of their minds were occupied with confusing thoughts. Will they ever meet again? Or will they live together?
Otokonoko Delivery
Otokonoko ♂ Delivery is a one-episode anime. It’s a pure Hentai anime with a hint of ecchi.
It was released on OVA in 2016 and later made into a movie.
The story is about Shuuji who has a friend who becomes transgender. Now, here’s someone dressed as the opposite sex.
Before long, Shuuji joined him and they drew closer. Their relationship makes up the rest of the story. Will Shuuji confess his feelings?
Keiraku No Houteishiki Level-C
Keiraku no Houteishiki Level-C is an entertaining drama anime. It was released in 1995 on OVA.
The anime tells the story of Mizuki and Kazuomi. Mizuki lives in a good apartment and has all the privileges.
On the other hand, Kazuomi is struggling to make ends meet. His life got so bad that his girlfriend kicked him out of their apartment.
He meets Mizuki, who promises a place in his apartment if he agrees to start a relationship.
Kazuomi thinks he’s joking and agrees But, Mizuki is gay and Kazuomi doesn’t know it. What will happen to him? Will he stay or leave?
Papa To Kiss In The Dark
Papa to Kiss in the Dark is a Yaoi anime, produced by TNK. It first debuted in 2005, via OVA.
However, it is based on the novel of the same name. If you are looking for romance and drama, this anime is for you!
In addition to the romance, lots of twists and turns are central themes. It deals with oedipal complexity, infidelity and conflict within a family.
What happens behind the scenes makes viewers even nervous.
Relationships that went on without problems, suddenly created havoc. A lot of things are at stake and the story goes on to show problems in the family.