The Yaoi Shelf

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Join hosts AuthorCarola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.

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The PROBLEMATIC Episode 22.06.2020 1:52:31

The word that everyone loves to hate and loves even more to throw around. Let's talk about problematic elements in yaoi, why Amanda secretly hates that word and both Aisha and Amanda cover their list of what's a go and what's a no when it comes to some touchy subjects in BL. 

Let's Talk About Piracy! 22.06.2020 1:34:41

Y'all knew this episode was coming. Let's talk about the process from idea to manga and how pirates may or may not be ruining everything. 

A Brief History of BL and Why We Don't Look to it for Accurate Representation 22.06.2020 1:25:54

Want to learn the history of yaoi? Want to also have a shockingly blunt conversation about representation and how the industry works? Then you've come to the right place! Pull up a chair and let's talk history, licenses and looking for yourself in Japanese comic books. 

Meet the Hosts: Our Top 5 BL/Yaoi Titles 22.06.2020 54:41

Welcome to The Yaoi Shelf. In Episode 1 you'll meet hosts Aisha and Amanda while learning the most you can about them by touring their respective yaoi shelves and discussing their Top 5 Yaoi Manga of all time! 