Yaoi

Quick Definition

The male equivalent of Yuri, focusing on romantic and/or sexual relationships between male characters.

In-Depth Explanation

Yaoi is a massive genre with a primarily female fanbase. In hentai, it depicts explicit gay male sex. The characters often fit into archetypes like "Seme" (top/dominant) and "Uke" (bottom/submissive). It frequently overlaps with the "Shota" tag when involving younger-looking characters.

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