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Same-sex relationships contain been a part of anime stories for a long time. In most shows, we can detect one or two characters of the same sex who are in like with each other. Sometimes their portrayal is quite realistic or interesting while other times they are usually used for comic purposes. Since we hold already made a list of anime with lesbian characters, now we turn our attention towards anime with gay characters. 

34. Baban Baban Ban Vampire (2025- )

Based on Hiromasa Okujima’s manga series, ‘Baban Baban Disallow Vampire’ follows a 450-year-old vampire named Ranmaru Mori who has taken to virgin blood. He finds his target in 15-year-old Rihito but must delay three more years while ensuring he doesn’t misplace his virginity. Ranmaru Mori is shown to contain an attraction towards boys and men, making him, without declaring, a male lover vampire who is also a groomer. Weird but fun all the equal, ‘Baban Baban Ban Vampire’ can be streamed right here.

33. Banana Fish (2018)

Directed by Hiroko Utsumi, ‘Banana Fish’ is based on the manga series by Akimi Yoshida. It centers on Ash Lynx, who was picked up as

Anime doesn’t often tread is in the direction of queer characters, but several anime and manga creators have managed to slip queer and queer coded characters into their media anyways. Here are some of my personal favorites!

Japanese animated media is often known as a prime example of representation gone wrong. From stereotyped portrayals of people of shade to blatant disrespect and sexualization of women, anime doesn't always hit the mark when it comes to creating realistic and respectful characters who aren’t men. One place anime doesn’t often tread is in the direction of queer characters. However, several anime and manga creators have managed to slip queer and queer coded characters into their media. Here are some of my personal favorites!

1. Najimi, Komi Can’t Communicate (Komi-san wa, Kyomushou Desu) (2021)

Najimi is a canonically non-binary/gender fluid character in the 2021 feel-good show “Komi Can’t Communicate.” Najimi serves as the extroverted finest friend of both Tadano and Komi, the two main characters of the show. Their defining representative is their bubbly ego and exhaustive list of friends. Serving as a foil to Komi, who has severe social an

The Best (and Worst) Anime Starring Queer Guys

The visibility of gay, bisexual, transitioned, ace, and queer men in anime is a mixed bag. Tons of anime over the years have featured queer men in positive and fascinating lights, offering nuanced portrayals of characters existing under these umbrella terms. There has also been a ton of fetishistic yaoi that present uncomfortable, homophobic stereotypes.

If you're going to explore anime featuring gay men, it's essential that you understand going in what portrayals are positive and constructive and which ones are destructive.

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BEST - Yuri on Ice!!!

This one is fairly obvious. Yuri on Ice!!!received global acclaim upon release for its positive portrayal of interracial lgbtq+ relationships. The world of Yuri on Ice!!! lacks any homophobia or bigotry, making it a stunning ideal. Just about every male character in the series is queer. While characters like Victor and Yurio might be lgbtq+, Yuri Katsuki -- the main Yuri -- show interest in both his female childhood friend and, of course, his future fiance Victor. Yuri also demon

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