You Keika is a 23-year-old fortune-teller, and computer mechanic part-timer, and he is very poor. One day, he dies hit by a truck, and then he wakes up in a spirit form ten years younger. It's the fated meeting with Ki Tanmoku – an exorcist – to turn the tables: an escalation of events leads the two of them to form a pact. In order to fight the evil spirits together, You becomes Ki's spirit shadow. But can he really trust Ki Tanmoku, or there's more about the mysterious exorcist to be discovered?

Spiritpact is a shounen-ai show full of humor on one side, and a pinch of sadness on the other. While You Keika appears to be cheerful and smiling, let's not forget how he lived in poverty his entire life, and then he died. Episode by episode, we can see how You and Ki's relationship gradually turns from partnership, into true friendship, and later on into something even deeper. Give it a go to discover how these two will end up in the second season!

Ayumu Tamari is a high school student with a strange illness. Basically, when he is stressed out, he begins to turn into a crystal. As a consequence, every aspect of his high school life is affected by his condition: he didn't manage to make friends, except for his geology teacher – Kouya Onihara – who finds Ayumu's transformation simply amazing. Onihara-sensei tries his best to help Ayumu's school life, and step by step Ayumu becomes surrounded by friends. Later on, he realizes that he has fallen in love with Onihara-sensei...

Kono Danshi Sekika ni Nayandemasu is a shounen-ai show full of teenage angst. Ayumu is a high school boy dealing for the first time with a powerful feeling like love; on the other side, his counterpart is an adult who falls in love again, and discovers once again what it felt like. In this show, two solitudes meet, and from that meeting something wonderful develops. Kono Danshi is a sweet shounen-ai anime, able to pull your heartstrings. Give it a try, it won't fail you!

Haru Kaidou grew up in Canada, but after his parents divorced, he moved in with his father in Japan, where he found a new family with two little twin brothers to take care of. When he turned 17, his mother called him back in Canada, saying she needed his help. Back in Canada, Haru met Ren, an 8-year-old boy saved by his mother from an orphanage. Taming the little beast Ren became Haru's task for the entire summer, and years after, that brotherly love gradually turns into something deeper!

Super Lovers is a shounen-ai show where the two protagonists have a huge age gap. Ren is a teenager, while Haru is no longer one, yet their feelings toward each other will be stronger than any hardship. If you're afraid that this show may be some shota with no morals, don't worry: Haru will treat Ren as a brother, and as the most precious thing in his life. Ren, on the contrary, will prove Haru to be way more mature than him in some respects. Trust us, Super Lovers is a must-see in the shounen-ai universe!

Masahiro Setagawa, with uncaring parents leaving him alone all the time, grew up as a lonely teenager, sure that no “hero” will ever save him. Used as an errand boy by his delinquent neighbors, one day Masahiro is rescued by Kousuke Ooshiba – known as the “Bear Killer” – who swears to protect him, and declares him as his underling. After one year, Masahiro enrolls high school, only to discover that Kousuke Ooshiba will be his math teacher...

In this shounen-ai anime, we witness the development of Masahiro and Kousuke's relationship. In Masahiro's eyes, Kousuke is a “hero” who saved him in a difficult moment; in Kousuke's eyes, Masahiro is a little boy who needs protection. It will take time for the two of them to finally understand their true feelings toward each other, and they will have to face a lot of hardships, but fear not! Hitorijime My Hero is bound to give you a lot of sweet moments, and a lot of love.

Ichijou Ryouma is a promising young actor, with looks and charm. One fated day, he meets a person he had met years prior during a shooting: Izumi Sena. Dressed up like a princess for another shooting, Izumi Sena is beautiful and Ryouma falls in love. He doesn't know, though, that Izumi is a boy! Since his heart decides on its own, Ryouma easily overcomes the shock of Izumi being a boy. Izumi, though, can't stand Ryouma and his persistence. Will their relationship improve, or will Ryouma be friend-zoned for good?

Love Stage!! is a wonderful shounen-ai show, cute and funny. It is full of gags, and Izumi's geek personality is bound to make the viewers crack up. With commitment and dedication, Ryoma will show Izumi his good sides, and Izumi will finally show Ryouma his true self. Accepting Ryoma's feelings will be the first step for an amazing romance full of very good vibes. If you still haven't watched this rare gem of the shounen-ai genre, it's time you pick it up!

No. 6 revolves around Nezumi and Shion. Shion lives in the city of No.6 where everything is “perfect”, while Nezumi lives the “true life” of those who are rejects outside the walls of the city. One stormy night, some circumstances bring Nezumi in front of Shion's home. Shion does his best to save Nezumi, who is covered in blood, but his actions result in him being degraded from his position in the society, so when Nezumi disappears, Shion remains deprived of his brilliant future. Years after, Nezumi returns the favor: he appears to save Shion, and their journey together begins!

Although it went a bit unnoticed, No. 6 is a shounen-ai anime that really deserves the attention! From the plot which is full of deep meanings, to the relationship between Nezumi and Shion, No. 6 is a real masterpiece of the genre. While the plot unfolds and keeps the viewers with their mouths wide open, on the other side the feelings that Nezumi and Shion have for each other develop, and love will eventually blossom. Give No. 6 a try, but beware: you'll shed some tears!

Hybrid Child is the OVA adaptation of Shungiku Nakamura's boys love manga, and it revolves around three different couples. Kuroda is the man who invented the “Hybrid Child”, androids similar to humans. Each Hybrid Child grows up in proportion with the amount of love they receive by their master. Their owners don't have to forget that those androids aren't merely dolls: they have their own personalities, and can feel emotions.

Hybrid Child is a shounen-ai show where three tragic stories intersect, giving birth to a roller coaster of feels that pull the viewers' heartstrings. If the first two couples have to go through a lot of hardships, the last one will work as an explanation. It will show what pushed Kuroda to create the first Hybrid Child, and what this lonely man holds into his heart. This rare gem really deserves a mention; it screams very loudly how love knows no boundaries, and nothing can divide two souls bound to be together – not even death.

Meet Ash Lynx, a 17-year-old beautiful boy, who is a ruthless killer, as well. With no hope for a better future, Ash is a gang leader living in New York. Dino Golzine is the mob boss who raised him, in order to make him his heir, and his sex toy. One day, though, the meeting with a dying man in an alley changes Ash's life for good. And days later, another random encounter with a Japanese photographer – Eiji Okumura – will be the starting point for a deep friendship...

Even if labeled as “shoujo”, Banana Fish undeniably features a gay couple. It's not explicit, but very easy to guess as the story progresses. Ash is very confident and bold, but we see his character soften in front of the shy and sweet Eiji Okumura. Their friendship will grow, slowly but surely, turning to something deeper. Banana Fish is a breath of fresh air, and it can please both shounen-ai and shoujo fans, with a fast-paced and captivating plot! Make to sure to catch it to see what will happen to Ash and Eiji.

Zen Kirishima is a single father, and he is the editor-in-chief of Japun. Takafumi Yokozawa is the hardworking man of the sales department. With his heart crushed into pieces by his high school's first love, Yokozawa grew grumpy and bad-tempered with time. When by chance, he and Kirishima get closer, Yokozawa realizes that maybe he can love again. But the fear of not being reciprocated once again will hinder him... will Kirishima manage to crash the walls Yokozawa has been building?

Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai comes directly from Sekaiichi Hatsukoi's universe, and it features Yokozawa the “wild bear”, who gradually becomes sweeter than honey, thanks to a single father – Kirishima – and his daughter. This movie is full of love, and – of course – gags: Kirishima enjoys making fun of Yokozawa, who gets flustered and embarrassed. Give this movie a go, as Kirishima x Yokozawa is one of the best couple of the BL/shounen-ai universe!

Let's end this ranking with a golden couple coming directly from a sports anime! Yuuri is a figure skater who, after the defeat at the Grand Prix Finale, just wants to give up skating and go back in Japan. When finally home, he is filmed by chance while performing a routine executed by Victor Nikiforov. It takes a little time, and the video goes viral, reaching Victor's eyes, as well. Impressed with what he sees, Victor decides to become Yuuri's mentor, and on a whim he leaves for Japan, appearing in front of Yuuri's very eyes. As a super-fan of Victor, Yuuri accepts right away... that's how their journey together begins!

Even if not labeled as “shounen-ai”, Yuri!!! on ICE actually depicts a very healthy gay relationship, in all respects. Yuuri looks up on Victor, who in exchange sees Yuuri's potential as a figure skater, all the more when Yuuri himself doesn't. They are undeniably in love with each other: Victor will become Yuuri's motivation, while he gradually becomes more confident as a figure skater, and as a person. Their relationship will be built on mutual trust, and understanding, and it will be full of tender moments. If you wish to watch a show full of love, passion, and dedication, Yuri!!! on ICE is what you're looking for. And it more than deserved our first position!

Let's start this chart with a OVA full of interesting characters, funny gags, and a mild boy-on-boy action! Johnny Rayflo is a rich vampire, with only perverted thoughts into his mind. Charles J. Chrishund, alias “Cherry”, is his vassal and a vampire who works for the Vatican. Since Charles refuses to drink human blood, Johnny is kindhearted enough to give it to him. These two men will fight the crime, as their personalities will end up clashing, springing a lot of gags!

Maybe just one OVA wasn't enough for viewers to fully enjoy Cherry and Johnny's journey, but we have to say that this anime has some potential. While it's true that it turned out to be too short, it's even true that the art style is good and it's very enjoyable. The shounen-ai part is all up to these two characters that keep on bickering over trivial stuff, for example the fact that Johnny calls Charles “Cherry”. Well, even though they argue, it's clear as daylight that the two share more than meet the eyes. What else is there to say? If you like vampires, nice fights and a hottie drinking blood from the other, you should catch up on Vassalord as soon as you can!

Meet Ono, a thirty-year-old man who once confessed to his beloved Tachibana. Meet Tachibana, who wants to start a pastry shop. Then, meet Eiji Kanda, a former wrestler who now wants to become a pastry chef. Last but not least, meet Chikage Kobayakawa who acts a bit like Tachibana's bodyguard, but is the most awkward whatever he does. Put these four ingredients together, and the cake... no, the comedy is ready!

Fourteen years after confessing his love to Tachibana, Ono is now an amazing pastry chef, and a gay playboy. No one seems to be able to resist his charm, and it looks like even straight guys fall for him with just one glance. Yet, Ono's charm doesn't affect the only one it should: Tachibana.

With these premises, it's pointless to mention how much of a good comedy this anime is. Ono and Tachibana's relationship is the funniest thing you'll see. Tachibana doesn't hold feelings for him, and Ono, who can't count on his charm to impress him, will try his best as a world class pastry chef. Episode by episode the strangest things will happen; ex-boyfriends from France will appear and make a ruckus; two adult men will dance under the rain; Tachibana's past will knock to his door, opening an old wound that seemed to be forgotten.

Antique Bakery has a crescendo of absurd happenings, that you either won't believe your eyes or will start shipping characters as if there's no tomorrow. If you are a beginner of shounen-ai genre, you should start from this sweet-as-a-cake story that will make you burst into laughter, and warm your hearts up!

This story revolves around Shima, a lonely boy who once jumped in the ocean without thinking twice, to try to get his grandfather's picture back. When Shima is about to drown into water, though, he is saved by a strange man... Strange to the extent that he is a merman. Moving in with Shima, this merman – called Isaki – will act all immature and childish, and yet will manage to create a deep bond with Shima. The point is that he is of a different species, so how will they relationship be affected by their differences?

This is a touching shounen-ai story about loneliness and the importance of bonds. Shima, as well as Isaki, have both experienced a deep loneliness and they seemed to be searching for someone to care about them. As in the beginning it may seem that their personalities clash, they will soon find a way to get along and to get to know each other better. This anime packs a lot of things, in a little time – as it's just one OVA – and yet it manages to mix perfectly funny moments, with emotional ones. As a result, here we have a little rare gem in the shounen-ai universe! Beware of cuteness!

Ryunosuke Oohara is the heir of the fourth boss of a yakuza clan. He seems unable to step back from fights and always causes trouble. Everyone expects him to act accordingly to him being a future yakuza boss, but he just doesn't care. All Ryunosuke seems to care about is his childhood friend Naoki. Truth is, Ryunosuke is in love with Naoki since they both were children. He has only one dream: to build a happy family with him, and to hell with the yakuza!

Tight Rope was born as a manga, from the wise pen of an amazing mangaka, Natsume Isaku and adapted into these two-episode series. While the two episodes are very faithful to the manga version, we can safely say that this story is a little masterpiece full of fluffy moments and hot-headed characters who can't just seem to act how the world expect them to. While it's clear that Naoki loves Ryunosuke back, he thinks to his friend's future as a boss of the yakuza. Yet, Ryunosuke will show Naoki what a man in love can do, and in the end, Naoki will throw away the mask behind where he was hiding, and finally admit the truth!

This shounen-ai anime is the one you want to watch when you feel tired, maybe with a cup of hot tea in your hands while outside it's raining. It will warm your hearts up, and make you fall in love with these amazing characters who are one cuter than the last. Whether you have just started with shounen-ai genre, or you're a veteran, we can guarantee that you won't be disappointed.

Let's move on to another crazy beautiful show, born as a manga from Eiki Eiki, and adapted into an anime later on! This shounen-ai anime is probably one of the funniest you will deal with. Ichijou Ryouma is a famous actor who absolutely didn't think he could be into guys; what's more he was very certain to be a lady killer. One day, he meets once again Izumi Sena, a person he had met years before during a shooting. Since Izumi is all dressed up like a princess, for Ryouma is love at first sight. There's just one problem... Izumi Sena is a boy!

Overcoming the shock of Izumi being a boy, the two start to hang out, but while Ryouma accepts his own feelings towards Izumi, despite him being a male, Izumi just can't stand Ryouma and his persistence. Yet, when pushes come to shove, Ryouma will show Izumi all his good sides: he is supportive, caring and a very kindhearted person. Izumi will get to know Ryouma bit by bit and accept his feelings; at last, their love will bloom.

This shounen-ai anime is so funny and cute it hurts. It's full of gags, the characters are all well-depicted and Ryouma and Izumi's love story is amazing. If shounen-ai is your piece of cake, but you still haven't watched this one, it's time for you to catch up!

Our 5th position is a delicate and deep shounen-ai anime called Loveless, that can touch your heart and shake it very badly. Our protagonist is Ritsuka Aoyagi, a 12-year-old boy who is in a very dark period of his life: his brother has been killed, and his mother is insane. One day, Ritsuka's life changes. It's when he meet Agatsumi Soubi, who claims to be his dead brother's friend.

Soubi introduces Ritsuka to the world of “fighters” and “sacrifices”. Basically, two people with the same name fight together, and while one fights, the other protects. After discovering that Soubi and his brother shared the same name and fought together, Ritsuka decides to trust Soubi and the two of them will cooperate to discover what happened to Seimei.

This shounen-ai anime explores the meaning of love, while facing other deeper themes. The loss and what happens after a loss to those who remain; the step people take from childhood to teenage, and teenage angst; last, but not least, the deep bound Ritsuka and Soubi will create. It's clear how Soubi loved Seimei, and while he can't possibly forget him, he begins to see in Ritsuka something that reminds him of Seimei; on the other side, Ritsuka will face his feelings towards Soubi, and will see them grow and change. Words are pointless now; just hurry and catch up with Loveless, but don't forget handkerchiefs!

Now, let's dry our tears after Loveless, and let's move on with the 4th position. This time it's about wizards we're talking about! Chiharu Kashima is a professional wizard. Toyohi Utsumi is a wanderer who happened to meet Chiharu by chance, one night. For Toyohi it's love at first sight, and Toyohi being a straightforward person, he doesn't miss a chance to confess to Chiharu. Since Chiharu is bashful and with not even a tiny bit of self-esteem, he mistakes Toyohi's honest interest for a mere curiosity toward wizards. How will their relationship develop?

This shounen-ai show is full of tenderness. On one side there's Toyohi who literally put all his efforts to court Chiharu. As the two meet and get to know each other better, Toyohi gets more interested and realizes that Chiharu is the one for him. Chiharu, a man with a difficult past and a lot of duties as the captain of the Wizard Bureau's Crisis Countermeasure Division, is at a loss. He likes Toyohi, but his bashful nature pushes him into a corner. It's up to Toyohi to show him that he likes Chiharu as a man, and not because he is a wizard. With its 7-minutes-only four episodes, This Boy Is A Professional Wizard will steal your heart and leave you craving for more!

The 3rd position had to be Classmates. This story revolves around an honor student, Rihito Sajou, and Hikaru Kusakabe, a guitar player who is very popular with women. These two boys attends the same high school, and while Sajou is quiet and serious, Kusakabe is straightforward, hotheaded and easygoing. As their personalities may clash, something happens while preparing for the chorus festival, and love strikes.

Classmates was born as a manga first, from Asumiko Nakamura's wise pen. It's not a stretch to say that this movie adaptation doesn't disappoint as it follows the manga version step by step. Sajou and Kusakabe will face all the trouble of teens. So they will fight, argue and then they'll make up as their bond will grow stronger. For as serious as Sajou is, he won't miss the chance to admit that he loves Kusakabe, going to the extent of wondering why Kusakabe even fell for a bookworm like him. In those insecurity moments, Kusakabe will become his strength.

We think this movie is really worth watching. Whether you like shounen-ai, or you prefer something different, this story shows a slice of life through where everyone of us passed. Classmates holds a nostalgic feeling, and the right amount of funny moments as well. Be sure to catch up to it!

Born from Abe Miyuki as a manga, Super Lovers gained a lot of popularity thanks to a big range of unbearably cute characters! This anime version doesn't disappoint, and it revolves around Haru Kaidou, and his three brothers. Haru grew up in Canada, but as soon as their parents divorce, he has to move in with his father, and so he's taken in Japan. There, he discovers to have a new family with two little twin brothers to take care of. The moment everything settles, Haru turns 17 and his mother calls him back in Canada, asking for “help”. That's the moment when Haru and Ren meet. Ren is an 8-year-old little boy without a family, saved by Haru's mother from an orphanage. Haru will have to tame the little beast, and take care of him for an entire summer.

Time passes and it's finally time for Ren to move in Japan and live with Haru. The age gap that made them like actual brothers in the beginning, turns into something deeper. As these two live together, they will face a lot of hardships. The twin brothers don't accept Ren easily. Ren is introverted and barely speaks; Haru fights with himself since Ren is still a teenager. In the end, Haru and Ren's sweet love will bloom in a natural way. Super Lovers is a shounen-ai anime that faces a lot of important themes, like the fear of being abandoned, or the love towards family. If the premises of the age gap between Haru and Ren scare you, no fear: Haru is still a considered man who doesn't harass children. So what are you waiting for? It's time to drown into this fluffy world!

Our 1st position had to be No.6, like literally, it had to be No.6. The reason is that this show went almost unnoticed, and yet it is a rare gem in the shounen-ai universe. No.6, born as a novel first from Atsuko Asano, is an amazing story that lived up to the expectations of those who read and enjoyed the novel version.

The story revolves around Nezumi – meaning “rat” – and Shion. Shion lives in the city of No.6 where everything is nice and beautiful, and life is peaceful. Nezumi lives the “true life” of those who are rejects outside the walls of the city. One stormy night Nezumi appears in front of Shion's home, covered in blood and almost dying. Shion put all his efforts to save him, and his actions resulted in him being degraded from his position in the society. Now deprived of a brilliant future, Shion adapts to the new situation, while Nezumi disappears.

When Shion, years after, will be in danger, Nezumi – who never forgot how Shion helped him – will appear and save him. That's the moment when Shion, now freed from obligations toward the city, will discover the flip side of the reality. Orphans, sick persons and rejects try to survive just outside the city. That is Nezumi's world. On this background their relationship will gradually develop, as the two try to find a way to fight the system!

No.6 is a story that deserves a lot of attention. It is amazing per se, and it depicts a society that lives a lie, while people die outside the cities. If the plot is wonderful and full of deep meanings, the relationship Nezumi and Shion have is just one of a kind. It's not melodramatic, nor rotten. It's simply pure and simple as it seems: they love each other, and that is all what matters to act accordingly. This story deserved more attention, and maybe one or two episodes more. Since it's perfectly fine even as it is, we recommend that you all enjoy this little masterpiece that will find a special place within your hearts!