5 Ongoing JBLs You Need To Add To Your Watchlist

JBLS are usually low key, low stakes slices of life series that are great to watch when you need a comfort show guaranteed to feel like a warm, comforting weighted blanket. Here are 5 ongoing JBLS I think fit that description:

After Moving Seats, The Boy Behind Me has a crush on me. This is a high school bl about a boy who’s a loaner and the popular kid who has a crush on him. As he’s accepted into the inner circle, he finally makes friends and gains confidence in himself.

Popular Serakawa Is Acting Weird Around Me Suzuki, a quiet kid who was ostracized for his love of bl, is accidentally outed by Serakawa for writing a bl novel based on Serakawa. As it turns out, Serakwa is not only flattered, but also a bl enthusiast and insists Suzuki finishes his novel so he can read it. As they grow closer, Suzuki finds not only a love interest but a group of supportive friends asSerakawa’s friend group welcomes him in with open arms.

Duty First, Kiss Later follows Takoi, a popular detective that everyone likes and Shiono, a quiet junior officer who seems to take an instant dislike to him but in actuality has a huge crush on him but is too cautious to admit it right away. When jealousy forces him to confess, will Takoi be able to reciprocate his affections?

Hold On, Harutora-kun follows Kishido Sui, who was outed last year when his friend realized he liked him. Since then, Sui, a naturally outgoing and friendly person, has taken to wearing a mask, even in his own room, to hide his emotions. When a new roommate moves in, they click immediately and Kishido Sui tries to hide his feelings, until Harutora confesses is feelings for Sui. Will Sui be able to overcome his dread and shame of being outed and open up to a new relationship?

Are The Sexy Buttocks Not Good? Is a spicier JBL as it revolves around exploring your sexuality and finding out your likes and dislikes. One day on a bus home Hisaki Ainosuke is browsing dating apps when a groper notices and starts making advances. While Hisaki is frozen in place, he’s rescued by Okumi Hideaki and they form an immediate bond. Okumi starts frequenting the coffee shop where Hisaki works and they start dating. Little did Hisaki realize Okumi is the manager at the new office he applied to. This series follows the trials and tribulations they go through trying to make their 17 year age gap relationship work.