Gay manga has two major subgenres, not to mention the huge variety of plotlines ranging from futuristic dystopian societies to gay cops fighting crime and finding love. 'Yuri on Ice' and 'My Brother’s Husband' are good examples of these two subgenres. Get ready to blush, gasp and kyaaa! as we delve into why gay manga is so popular, and how to navigate an already huge international fandom. While the topics covered in Japanese anime and manga are seemingly endless, if recent hits like 'Yuri on Ice' (2016), or 'My Brother’s Husband' (2014-2017) are any indication, gay and homoerotic relationships fill an extremely popular niche in manga plotlines.īut, 'My Brother’s Husband' (which was was remade last year into an NHK drama) and 'Yuri on Ice' are only the tip of the iceberg.
