Many people (mostly fangirls) get the term Yaoi, mixed up with the term shounen-ai though the two may be closely related being that they both show relationships between male characters, there is a difference. One depicts explicit content So let's clear things up, shall we?
Yaoi is used to describe titles that contain sex scenes and other sexually explicit themes
Shounen-ai is used to describe titles that focus more on romance and do not include explicit sexual content
Yaoi is used to describe titles that contain sex scenes and other sexually explicit themes
Shounen-ai is used to describe titles that focus more on romance and do not include explicit sexual content
We'll use the Gravitation manga series and doujinshi as an example
Gravitation would more likely be considered shounen-ai due to its focus on the characters' careers rather than their "love life"
Gravitation Remix and Megamix would be considered yaoi because of its emphasis on the characters' sexual relationships.
Gravitation would more likely be considered shounen-ai due to its focus on the characters' careers rather than their "love life"
Gravitation Remix and Megamix would be considered yaoi because of its emphasis on the characters' sexual relationships.
by iLoki May 7, 2013
EVERYONE KNOWS it stands for Young Academics On Ice!! Gawd.
(at least, that's what you tell your parents... muahahaha...)
(at least, that's what you tell your parents... muahahaha...)
Mom & Dad: What're you watchin?
You: Yaoi.
Mom & Dad: ...What's that?
You: Uhm... Young Academics On Ice...?
Mom & Dad: Oh, okay! Have fun, then :
You: Yaoi.
Mom & Dad: ...What's that?
You: Uhm... Young Academics On Ice...?
Mom & Dad: Oh, okay! Have fun, then :
by kougazluvr0413 October 7, 2008
Yaoi is a slang meaning 'boys love' or homosexuality that is used in the japanese language. Popular with fangirls who like their favorite anime guys to kiss.
by Francesca December 20, 2003
In the Japanese industry, Boy's Love, homosexuality, gay love.
What every otaku will inevitably stumble upon and pass by.
What every female otaku will inevitably stumble upon and remain.
Popular in fanfictions usually including the girl's favorite pairing, two characters that are coupled together.
Consists of doujinshi and fanfictions, also drama CDs.
Male equivalent of yuri, lesbian relationship.
What every otaku will inevitably stumble upon and pass by.
What every female otaku will inevitably stumble upon and remain.
Popular in fanfictions usually including the girl's favorite pairing, two characters that are coupled together.
Consists of doujinshi and fanfictions, also drama CDs.
Male equivalent of yuri, lesbian relationship.
Guy1: Hey, man, what's up? It's been a while! //brohug//
Guy2: Nothing much, it's nice to see you! //hugs back//
Girl: Oh my gosh, it's real life yaoi! //nosebleed//
Guy1 & Guy2: the fuck...
Guy2: Nothing much, it's nice to see you! //hugs back//
Girl: Oh my gosh, it's real life yaoi! //nosebleed//
Guy1 & Guy2: the fuck...
by Murasakii Shikibu January 25, 2015
The sexiest genre created.
'Yaoi' is a term in Japan for boy on boy love. 'Yaoi' is normally hard core and up the ass.
'Yaoi' is a term in Japan for boy on boy love. 'Yaoi' is normally hard core and up the ass.
by Yaoilover5544 December 20, 2011
Yaoi is a Japanese word, which is actually something of an acronym. It comes from "YAma nashi, Ochi nashi, Imi nashi", which means "no climax, no point, no meaning".
In speech and writing, it's a slang term used to refer to stories that focus on homosexual relationships, usually between men. Yaoi tends to involve graphic sex, often with little or no plot. The female equivalent is yuri.
A related genre is shonen-ai, or "boys' love", which tends to involve less sex and more cuddling (and plot).
In speech and writing, it's a slang term used to refer to stories that focus on homosexual relationships, usually between men. Yaoi tends to involve graphic sex, often with little or no plot. The female equivalent is yuri.
A related genre is shonen-ai, or "boys' love", which tends to involve less sex and more cuddling (and plot).
by SolarCat August 17, 2005
Anime, manga, or fanfic that depicts explicit relationships between two males. Usually focuses on the passionate/ lustful/ physical side of the relationship, unlike shounen-ai which focuses on the romantic/ loving/ emotional side. Usually R rated or higher.
by K. R. H. August 19, 2005