Well, well, here we are again guys with another classic anime countdown for all anime fanatics. Today we are going to explore one more top anime genres named Yaoi and top anime recommendations for this niche that you should start watching literally right now. The Yaoi genre is based on a homosexual relationship (man on man) with a solid plot and a satisfying climax. Thanks to the increasing fandom, the yaoi animes we watch nowadays are full of love, kinky action, characterization building, and spectacular plotline.
Be sure to stick with us till the end, and enjoy our list of 22 top, fan favourite yaoi animes of all time. Then without further delay, let’s jump into the world of Yaoi.
22. Vassalord – Love between a vampire and a vampire hunter
Total Episodes: 1
One half of protagonist duo of this series, Charley is a cyborg, no blood-drinking vampire and works for the Vatican to complete their dirty works. But, he is the slave of our second series leads Johnny Rayflom, who happens to be a local vampire playboy. As the two fight crimes together and surprisingly fight each other often. As the devilish duo is now up against a childlike vampire princess, a large group of dangerous villains named Unitarian Church, and not to mention one another, can Charley resist his uncontrollable crave for blood? How their fates will bring them together? You know the only way to find out.
21. Junjou Romantica
Total Episodes: 12
One of the most popular ones in our entire list of best yaoi animes. Junjou Romantica is the purest dose of yaoi plot and tells us multiple stories of different couples. As the series has multiple seasons to enjoy, viewers will find the steamy treasure of dominant-submissive relationships and a lot of sexual tension that are excellent for yaoi stories. The story of different couples will keep you occupied for hours to enjoy, rather than a single story to stale all day. Also, get ready to roll out of laugh with its extremely hilarious plotline and dialogues.
20. Okane ga Nai
Total Episodes: 4
The main lead of Okanega Nai is the university student Yukiya Ayase. His cousin Tetsuo is the only relative Ayase has. But, Tetsuo betrays him by selling Ayase to the highest bidder as he has to pay a lot of debts. Later Ayase gets rescued by the loan shark Somuku Kanou with a huge amount of money. As Ayase wants to repay his debts, Kanou suggests him to sell his body to him, but that’s just a pure excuse to keep Ayase close to him because they already met in the past and Ayase saved Kanou at that time. For hardcore yaoi lovers, this is something that they shouldn’t miss.
19. Sekaiichi Hatsukoi
Total Episodes: 12
The story lead Ritsu Onodera is completely determined to establish himself in the industry without using his father’s renowned name, and deal with his jealous co-workers who think Ritsu is misutilizing his father’s fame. He quits his father’s large publishing company and joins a lesser-known publishing company named Marukawa Publishing. But, instead of getting placed in the literary division, he finds himself working as a rookie manga editor for the Emerald editing department. Apart from tight schedules and deadlines, Riitsu is soon introduced to Masamune Takano, the infamous editor-in-chief. The story takes another turn when we found out that Takano is the high school love of Ritsu. Now that two reunited after years of separation., will their relationship bud again?
18. Hybrid Child
Total Episodes: 4
The synopsis of this four-episode anime revolves around artificial human called as Hybrid Child. Created by the renowned craftsman Kuroda, these creatures are neither dolls nor machines. They build personality as per the love and affection they receive. Hybrid Children have human emotions and their very own consciousness, but they need love to grow. The young heir of the noble Izumi family brings a completely abandoned Hybrid Child (Hazuki) that he found in the garbage. Together they have to overcome their obstacles as their love and bond is growing stronger with every day passing.
17. Haru wo Daiteita
Total Episodes: 2
Yoji Kato and Kyusuke Iwaki are two young AV actors who dream of becoming popular globally, putting an end to their hardworking AV careers. As the rivalry between these two are intense and explode one day when a director asks them to have sex during an audition. While reluctant and confused at first, the young duo accepts the proposal overcoming their rivalry. From that very moment, they hooked up pretty well and fell in love slowly. Discover Yoji and Iwaki’s unique love story and adventure.
16. Love Stage!!
Total Episodes: 10
The prime character Izumi Sena has a family full of stars and celebrities as her mother is an actress, the father is a producer, and the brother is a rockstar. Everyone expects Izumi to enter the world of showbiz eventually, but he has never been in the spotlight. Izumi wants to be a manga artist. But, a decade after the first and last commercial of Izumi, now the magazine calls all the original child actors of the project for its 10th-anniversary celebration. Izumi meets Ryouma Ichijou, now a popular actor, in the function. Surprisingly, Ryouma has been in love with Izumi from their first meet. Will Izumi accept Ryouma’s feelings for him? Find out yourself.
15. Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu
Total Episodes: 13
Saijou Takato is now the most huggable man for five straight years. But, the sixth year is not the lucky one for him as someone else stoles his spot. He founds that the newbie actor Azumaya Junta is the person who stole his spot. The things get heated when Azumaya secretly films Tokato in a drunken and shameful state. He blackmails Tokato and forces him to hold him. So, how will things develop from here? The exciting storyline with funny gags is definitely going to entertain you for hours.
14. Loveless
Total Episodes: 12
In this fantasy world, everyone is born with a cat tail and ears, which will disappear after sexual intercourse. Here fighting is only done by pairs or couples, where one is known as Fighter and the other as the Sacrifice. The first Sacrifice receives the damage while the fighter attacks. The 12-year-old boy Ritsuka Aoyagi suffers Amnesia, and his brother got killed recently. A stranger named Agatsuma Soubi approaches Ritsuka and claims that his late brother used to be Agatsuma’s fighting pair. Agatsuma decides to inherit Ritsuga as his partner and together they will fight deadly Seven Moons organization.
13. Koisuru Boukun
Total Episodes: 2
Morinaga is a university student who falls in love with his upperclassman tyrant named Souichi Tatsumi. But, Tatsumi hates gay people and even after five long years now doesn’t want to surrender near Morinaga. The super-hot moments of this yaoi series is a treat to eyes. This spicy series is a plot-driven by these two protagonists and their deep feelings. This is one of the best from our list to watch.
12. Gravitation
Total Episodes: 13
Shuichi always wants to follow the footsteps of his pop idol Ryuichi Sakuma and his band Nittle Grasper. With his best friend Hiro, Shuichi forms a band called Bad Luck, and eventually, they manage to sign a major under a major recording label. As the studio deadlines are closing faster, Shuichi hasn’t finished his lyrics still yet. Accidentally challenged by the famous novelist Eiri Yuki, Shuichi finishes his song lyrics in a single night. But, is this out of anger or Shuichi has fallen in love with Yuki.
11. Hitorijime My Hero
Total Episodes: 12
The high school boy Masahiro Setagawa don’t believe in heroes as he lost faith in people. As he was frequently left alone by his parents during his childhood, he ended up joining a gang. One day Ooshiba, also known as Bear Killer, helped Masahiro to get away from trouble. Now Masahiro regains his faith in human beings and declares himself as Ooshiba’s underling. In high school, Ooshiba becomes Masahiro’s homeroom teacher, their feelings for each other skyrockets in a very short period of time.
10. Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru
Total Episodes: 24
Yuki Sakurai is an orphan with the supernatural ability to see a person’s all painful memory by simply touching them. After receiving several death threats, he is now unable to feel normal from inside. Unknown to him, Yuki is being watched both his well-wishers and foes with specific motives. One night Yuki’s life is saved by a mysterious yet handsome silver-eyed, a black-haired man whom he never met before. Now, Yuki remembers his forgotten past and purpose of existence. Where does Yuki’s destiny follow? What is the relationship between the mystery guy and Yuki? The puzzle reveals slowly with an interesting storyline.
9. Fuyu no Semi
Total Episodes: 3
The story plot takes place in Bakumatsu during the Meiji Period and follows Touma Kusaka and Keiichirou Akizuki. As both men are on the opposite sides of the political scale, their fate gets intertwined for all the right reasons. Even when the events of time trying to separate them, they will share together a cruel fate for eternity. The story of this tragic and forbidden love story is nothing short of outstanding with an amazing poetic ending to delight your heart.
8. Ikoku Irokoi Romantan
Total Episodes: 2
Our protagonist Ranmaru is the heir of a famous Japanese yakuza clan and got married in a luxury cruise ship. As the marriage is placed just for the appearances; Ranmaru ends up getting heavily drunk and accidentally spending the first night of his marriage not with the beautiful bride but with the sexy, handsome cruise ship captain. After a few days, the two men again meet in Italy, which eventually starts a romance-filled love story. The story here is simply outstanding with pretty steamy scenes and breathtaking art.
6. Seitokaichou ni Chuukoku
Total Episodes: 2
How about some love romance between two student council members? Seitokaichou ni Chuukoku is a love anime following schoolyard boys. The student council president Kokusai is a very attractive man and always attracts perverts towards him. Student council vice president Chiga-kun has to keep the perverts away from Kokusai, but he also finds himself in constantly getting attracted towards the president’s strength, charm, and power. Chiga wonders how he, being such a school famous and intelligent individual, can be unwillingly taken with such a simple, country boy?
4. Seiyou Kottou Yougashiten Antique
Total Episodes: 12
The combination of a high school crush, a handsome middle-weight boxing champion, a world-famous pastry chef, and a whole lot of mouthwatering food, is definitely going to delight your heart. In high school, Ono had confessed his love to the school famous, handsome Tachibana and got rejected. Now 14 years later, Ono is a world-renowned pastry chef today with an irresistible charm that no one can survive. Somehow, Ono ends up working for Tachibana, who is a famous middle-weight boxing champion. This marks the start of a fallen love story with a new branch to grow. Will Tachibana be able to survive the charm of Ono this time?
3. Yuri!!! On Ice
Total Episodes: 12
Another classic edition of yaoi genre to our list with a handful of handsome hunks for you to handle. Once Japan’s most promising figure in skating, Yuuri Katsuki now faces a crushing defeat in the Grand Prix Finale. As he returns home to assess his future options, Yuuri’s career in skating is closing rapidly, and his love for pork cutlets with weight gain is not helping him either. One day, Yuuri finds himself in the spotlight when his video performing with five-time world champion Victor Nikiforov goes viral. And surprisingly, Victor appears in front of Yurri to offer his mentoring. As Yurri accepts his help, the journey of a new love starts with great adventures.
2. Suki na Mono wa Suki Dakara Shou ga nai!!
Total Episodes: 12
The story protagonist Hashiba Sora met an accident and lost all his memories. Fujimori Sunao, a newcomer to his school, joins Hashiba as his new roommate and tells Hashiba that he is called as Ran. As they both share a split personality which they have developed in their youth, their split personalities Ran, and Yoru is in deep love. Soon they find out a lot of shocking truth about their youth. Will they accept their multi-personality love? How their lives are going to change?
1. Dou Kyu Sei: Classmates
Total Episodes: 1
The sweet story here revolves around a complex relationship between two high school second-year students named, Rihito Sajou – an honour student, and Hikaru Kusakabe – a famous rock band member. Their paths cross when Hiraku offers his assistance to Rihito who is preparing for the upcoming chorus festival. As they begin to talk more and more, their feelings for one another begins to rise, and they start harmonizing their hearts together to create a beautiful love symphony.
