“Gravitation” was one such show as well as gender bender “Ranma 1/2” that seemed to reflect on the animation houses that more unique and queer content does wonders for their genres.
Instead, manga seems to be the medium to go for man on man romance, but every once in a blue moon an anime comes along that features strong yaoi or gay themes, which is made available for international viewing. Ironically there aren’t that many mainstream gay animes in existence. None of it would be possible without anime.
Whether it’s spiked haired boys with interesting hair color, or the slight build or beautiful features of (womanly) submissive types of gay men as presented in the modern series. Only in recent years have live-action adaptations and films started to reflect the influence of anime and manga on what we perceive as viewers. By now the connection between live action Boys’ Love television/web series and anime is no longer a kept secret among high school girls, but a worldwide passion for all ages and cultures.
