Watch anime about yaoi love. What is shonen ai? A sober look at Japanese animation

In the world of Naruto, two years flew by unnoticed. Former newcomers joined the ranks of experienced shinobi at the rank of chunin and jonin. The main characters did not sit still - each became a student of one of the legendary Sannin - the three great ninjas of Konoha. The guy in orange continued his training with the wise but eccentric Jiraiya, gradually ascending to a new level of combat skill. Sakura became the assistant and confidant of the healer Tsunade, the new leader of the Leaf Village. Well, Sasuke, whose pride led to his expulsion from Konoha, entered into a temporary alliance with the sinister Orochimaru, and each believes that they are only using the other for the time being.

The brief respite ended, and events once again rushed with hurricane speed. In Konoha, the seeds of old strife sown by the first Hokage are sprouting again. The mysterious Akatsuki leader has set in motion a plan for world domination. There is turmoil in the Sand Village and neighboring countries, old secrets are resurfacing everywhere, and it is clear that someday the bills will have to be paid. The long-awaited continuation of the manga inspired new life into the series and new hope into the hearts of countless fans!

© Hollow, World Art

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    Swordsman Tatsumi, a simple boy from rural areas goes to the Capital to earn money for his starving village.
    And when he gets there, he soon learns that the great and beautiful Capital is just an appearance. The city is mired in corruption, cruelty and lawlessness that comes from the Prime Minister, who rules the country from behind the scenes.
    But as everyone knows, “Alone in the field is no warrior,” and nothing can be done about it, especially when your enemy is the head of state, or rather the one who hides behind him.
    Will Tatsumi find like-minded people and be able to change something? Watch and find out for yourself.

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    Fairy Tail is a Guild of Hired Wizards, famous throughout the world for its crazy antics. The young sorceress Lucy was sure that, having become one of its members, she had ended up in the most wonderful Guild in the world... until she met her comrades - the explosive fire-breathing and flying Natsu, who sweeps away everything in his path talking cat Happy, the exhibitionist Gray, the boring berserker Elsa, the glamorous and loving Loki... Together they will have to defeat many enemies and experience many unforgettable adventures!

  • (46153)

    18-year-old Sora and 11-year-old Shiro are half-brother and sister, complete recluses and gambling addicts. When two loneliness met, the indestructible union “Empty Space” was born, terrifying all Eastern gamers. Although in public the boys are shaken and distorted in ways that are not childish, on the Internet little Shiro is a genius of logic, and Sora is a monster of psychology who cannot be fooled. Alas, worthy opponents soon ran out, which is why Shiro was so happy about the chess game, where the master’s handwriting was visible from the first moves. Having won to the limit of their strength, the heroes received an interesting offer - to move to another world, where their talents will be understood and appreciated!

    Why not? In our world, nothing holds Sora and Shiro, and the cheerful world of Disboard is ruled by the Ten Commandments, the essence of which boils down to one thing: no violence and cruelty, all disagreements are resolved in fair play. There are 16 races living in the game world, of which the human race is considered the weakest and most untalented. But the miracle guys are already here, in their hands is the crown of Elquia - the only country of people, and we believe that the successes of Sora and Shiro will not be limited to this. The Earth's envoys just need to unite all the races of Disbord - and then they will be able to challenge the god Tet - by the way, an old friend of theirs. But if you think about it, is it worth doing?

    © Hollow, World Art

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    Fairy Tail is a Guild of Hired Wizards, famous throughout the world for its crazy antics. The young sorceress Lucy was sure that, having become one of its members, she had found herself in the most wonderful Guild in the world... until she met her comrades - the explosive fire-breathing and sweeping away everything in his path Natsu, the flying talking cat Happy, the exhibitionist Gray , the boring berserker Elsa, the glamorous and loving Loki... Together they will have to defeat many enemies and experience many unforgettable adventures!

  • (62529)

    University student Kaneki Ken ends up in a hospital as a result of an accident, where he is mistakenly transplanted with the organs of one of the ghouls - monsters that feed on human flesh. Now he himself becomes one of them, and for people he turns into an outcast subject to destruction. But can he become one of the other ghouls? Or is there no more room for him in the world now? This anime will tell about the fate of Kaneki and the impact he will have on the future of Tokyo, where there is a continuous war between two species.

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    The continent that lies in the center of the Ignola ocean is the large central one and four more - Southern, Northern, Eastern and Western, and the gods themselves look after it, and it is called Ente Isla.
    And there is a name that plunges anyone on Ente Isla into Horror - the Lord of Darkness Mao.
    He is the master of the other world where all the dark creatures live.
    He is the embodiment of fear and horror.
    The Lord of Darkness Mao declared war on the human race and sowed death and destruction throughout the continent of Ente Isla.
    The Lord of Darkness was served by 4 powerful generals.
    Adramelech, Lucifer, Alciel and Malacoda.
    The four Demon Generals led the attack on the 4 parts of the continent. However, a hero appeared and spoke out against the army of the underworld. The hero and his comrades defeated the troops of the Lord of Darkness in the west, then Adramelech in the north and Malacoda in the south. The hero led the united army of the human race and launched an attack on the central continent where the castle of the Lord of Darkness stood...

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    Yato is a wandering Japanese god in the form of a thin blue-eyed youth in tracksuit. In Shintoism, the power of a deity is determined by the number of believers, but our hero has no temple, no priests, all donations fit into a sake bottle. The guy in the neckerchief works as a handyman, painting advertisements on the walls, but things are going very badly. Even the tongue-in-cheek Mayu, who worked as a shinki—Yato’s Sacred Weapon—for many years, left her master. And without weapons, the younger god is no stronger than an ordinary mortal magician; he has to (what a shame!) hide from evil spirits. And who needs such a celestial being anyway?

    One day, a pretty high school girl, Hiyori Iki, threw herself under a truck to save some guy in black. It ended badly - the girl did not die, but gained the ability to “leave” her body and walk on the “other side.” Having met Yato there and recognizing the culprit of her troubles, Hiyori convinced the homeless god to heal her, for he himself admitted that no one can live long between worlds. But, having gotten to know each other better, Iki realized that the current Yato did not have enough strength to solve her problem. Well, you need to take matters into your own hands and personally guide the tramp on the right path: first, find a weapon for the unlucky one, then help him earn money, and then, you see, what happens. It’s not for nothing that they say: what a woman wants, God wants!

    © Hollow, World Art

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    There are many dormitories at Suimei University Arts High School, and there is also the Sakura Apartment House. While hostels have strict rules, everything is possible at Sakura, which is why its local nickname is “madhouse.” Since in art genius and madness are always somewhere nearby, the inhabitants of the “cherry orchard” are talented and interesting guys who are too far out of the “swamp”. Take the noisy Misaki, who sells to major studios own anime, her friend and screenwriter playboy Jin or the reclusive programmer Ryunosuke, who communicates with the world only via the Internet and telephone. Compared to them, the main character Sorata Kanda is a simpleton who ended up in a “psychiatric hospital” just for... loving cats!

    Therefore, Chihiro-sensei, the head of the dormitory, instructed Sorata, as the only sane guest, to meet her cousin Mashiro, who was transferring to their school from distant Britain. The fragile blonde seemed like a real bright angel to Kanda. True, at a party with new neighbors, the guest behaved stiffly and said little, but the newly minted admirer attributed everything to understandable stress and fatigue from the road. Only real stress awaited Sorata in the morning when he went to wake up Mashiro. The hero realized with horror that his new friend - great artist absolutely out of this world, that is, she’s not even able to dress herself! And the insidious Chihiro is right there - from now on, Kanda will forever look after her sister, because the guy has already practiced on cats!

    © Hollow, World Art

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    V XXI world the community finally managed to systematize the art of magic and take it to a new level. Those who are able to use magic after completing the ninth grade in Japan are now welcome in magic schools - but only if applicants pass the exam. The quota for admission to the First School (Hachioji, Tokyo) is 200 students, the best hundred are enrolled in the first department, the rest are in the reserve, in the second, and teachers are assigned only to the first hundred, “Flowers”. The rest, the “Weeds,” learn on their own. At the same time, there is always an atmosphere of discrimination in the school, because even the forms of both departments are different.
    Shiba Tatsuya and Miyuki were born 11 months apart, making them the same year in school. Upon entering the First School, the sister finds herself among the Flowers, and the brother among the Weeds: despite excellent theoretical knowledge, practical part it's not easy for him.
    In general, we are waiting for the study of a mediocre brother and an exemplary sister, as well as their new friends - Chiba Erika, Saijo Leonhart (or just Leo) and Shibata Mizuki - at the school of magic, quantum physics, the Tournament of Nine Schools and much more...

    © Sa4ko aka Kiyoso

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    The "Seven Deadly Sins", once great warriors revered by the British. But one day, they are accused of trying to overthrow the monarchs and killing a warrior from the Holy Knights. Subsequently, the Holy Knights stage a coup d'état and seize power into their own hands. And the “Seven Deadly Sins”, now outcasts, scattered throughout the kingdom, in all directions. Princess Elizabeth was able to escape from the castle. She decides to go in search of Meliodas, the leader of the Seven Sins. Now all seven must unite again to prove their innocence and avenge their expulsion.

  • (28369)

    2021 An unknown virus "Gastrea" came to earth and destroyed almost all of humanity in a matter of days. But this is not just a virus like some kind of Ebola or Plague. He doesn't kill a person. Gastrea is an intelligent infection that rearranges DNA, turning the host into a terrible monster.
    The war began and eventually 10 years passed. People have found a way to isolate themselves from the infection. The only thing that Gastrea cannot tolerate is a special metal - Varanium. It was from this that people built huge monoliths and surrounded Tokyo with them. It seemed that now the few survivors could live behind the monoliths in peace, but alas, the threat has not gone away. Gastrea is still waiting for the right moment to infiltrate Tokyo and destroy the few remnants of humanity. There is no hope. The extermination of people is only a matter of time. But the terrible virus also had another effect. There are those who are already born with this virus in their blood. These children, the "Cursed Children" (Exclusively girls) have superhuman strength and regeneration. In their bodies, the spread of the virus is many times slower than in the body ordinary person. Only they can resist the creatures of “Gastrea” and humanity has nothing more to count on. Will our heroes be able to save the remaining living people and find a cure for the terrifying virus? Watch and find out for yourself.

  • (27481)

    The story in Steins,Gate takes place a year after the events of Chaos,Head.
    The game's intense story takes place partly in the realistically recreated Akahibara district, a famous otaku shopping destination in Tokyo. The plot is as follows: a group of friends installs a device in Akihibara to send text messages to the past. A mysterious organization called SERN is interested in the experiments of the game's heroes, which is also engaged in its own research in the field of time travel. And now friends have to make enormous efforts to avoid being captured by SERN.

    © Hollow, World Art


    Added Episode 23β, which serves as an alternate ending and lead-up to the sequel in SG0.
  • (26756)

    Thirty thousand players from Japan and many more from around the world suddenly found themselves locked in the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Legend of the Ancients. On the one hand, gamers were transported to new world physically, the illusion of reality turned out to be almost flawless. On the other hand, the “fallen people” retained their previous avatars and acquired skills, user interface and leveling system, and death in the game only led to resurrection in the cathedral of the nearest large city. Realizing that there was no great goal, and no one named the price for exit, the players began to flock together - some to live and rule by the law of the jungle, others - to resist lawlessness.

    Shiroe and Naotsugu, in the world a student and a clerk, in the game - a cunning magician and a powerful warrior, have known each other for a long time from the legendary “Mad Tea Party” guild. Alas, those days are gone forever, but also in new reality you can meet old acquaintances and just good guys with whom you won’t be bored. And most importantly, “Legends” appeared in the world indigenous people, which considers aliens to be great and immortal heroes. Involuntarily you want to become a kind of knight Round Table slaying dragons and saving girls. Well, there are plenty of girls around, monsters and robbers too, and for relaxation there are cities like hospitable Akiba. The main thing is that you shouldn’t die in the game, it’s much more correct to live like a human being!

    © Hollow, World Art

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    The ghoul race has existed since time immemorial. Its representatives are not at all against people, they even love them - mainly in their raw form. Lovers of human flesh are outwardly indistinguishable from us, strong, fast and tenacious - but there are few of them, so ghouls have developed strict rules for hunting and camouflage, and violators are punished themselves or quietly handed over to fighters against evil spirits. In the age of science, people know about ghouls, but as they say, they are used to it. The authorities do not consider cannibals a threat; moreover, they view them as an ideal basis for creating super-soldiers. Experiments have been going on for a long time...

    The main character Ken Kaneki faces a painful search for a new path, because he realized that people and ghouls are similar: they just eat each other in literally, others - figuratively. The truth of life is cruel, it cannot be changed, and the one who does not turn away is strong. And then somehow!

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    In the world of Hunter x Hunter, there is a class of people called Hunters who, using psychic powers and trained in all manner of fighting, explore the wild corners of the mostly civilized world. Main character, a young man named Gon (Gun), the son of the great Hunter himself. His father mysteriously disappeared many years ago, and now, having grown up, Gon (Gong) decides to follow in his footsteps. Along the way he finds several companions: Leorio, an ambitious medical doctor whose goal is to get rich. Kurapika is the only survivor of his clan, whose goal is revenge. Killua is the heir to a family of assassins whose goal is training. Together they achieve their goal and become Hunters, but this is only the first step on their long journey... And ahead is the story of Killua and his family, the story of Kurapika’s revenge and, of course, training, new tasks and adventures! The series stopped with Kurapika's revenge... What awaits us next after all these years?

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    The action takes place in an alternate reality where the existence of demons has long been recognized; V Pacific Ocean there is even an island - “Itogamijima”, where demons are full citizens and have equal rights with people. However, there are also human magicians who hunt them, in particular, vampires. An ordinary Japanese schoolboy named Akatsuki Kojou for some unknown reason turned into a “purebred vampire”, the fourth in number. He begins to be followed by a young girl, Himeraki Yukina, or "blade shaman", who is supposed to monitor Akatsuki and kill him if he gets out of control.

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    The story tells of a young man named Saitama, who lives in a world ironically similar to ours. He is 25, bald and handsome, and, moreover, so strong that with one blow he can annihilate all dangers to humanity. He is looking for himself in a difficult way life path, simultaneously handing out slaps to monsters and villains.

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    Now you have to play the game. What kind of game it will be will be decided by roulette. The bet in the game will be your life. After death, people who died at the same time go to Queen Decim, where they have to play a game. But in fact, what is happening to them here is the Heavenly Judgment.

  • In the world of Naruto, two years flew by unnoticed. Former newcomers joined the ranks of experienced shinobi at the rank of chunin and jonin. The main characters did not sit still - each became a student of one of the legendary Sannin - the three great ninjas of Konoha. The guy in orange continued his training with the wise but eccentric Jiraiya, gradually ascending to a new level of combat skill. Sakura became the assistant and confidant of the healer Tsunade, the new leader of the Leaf Village. Well, Sasuke, whose pride led to his expulsion from Konoha, entered into a temporary alliance with the sinister Orochimaru, and each believes that they are only using the other for the time being.

    The brief respite ended, and events once again rushed with hurricane speed. In Konoha, the seeds of old strife sown by the first Hokage are sprouting again. The mysterious Akatsuki leader has set in motion a plan for world domination. There is turmoil in the Sand Village and neighboring countries, old secrets are resurfacing everywhere, and it is clear that someday the bills will have to be paid. The long-awaited continuation of the manga has breathed new life into the series and new hope into the hearts of countless fans!

    © Hollow, World Art

  • (51333)

    Swordsman Tatsumi, a simple boy from the countryside, goes to the Capital to earn money for his starving village.
    And when he gets there, he soon learns that the great and beautiful Capital is just an appearance. The city is mired in corruption, cruelty and lawlessness that comes from the Prime Minister, who rules the country from behind the scenes.
    But as everyone knows, “Alone in the field is no warrior,” and nothing can be done about it, especially when your enemy is the head of state, or rather the one who hides behind him.
    Will Tatsumi find like-minded people and be able to change something? Watch and find out for yourself.

  • (51745)

    Fairy Tail is a Guild of Hired Wizards, famous throughout the world for its crazy antics. The young sorceress Lucy was sure that, having become one of its members, she had found herself in the most wonderful Guild in the world... until she met her comrades - the explosive fire-breathing and sweeping away everything in his path Natsu, the flying talking cat Happy, the exhibitionist Gray , the boring berserker Elsa, the glamorous and loving Loki... Together they will have to defeat many enemies and experience many unforgettable adventures!

  • (46153)

    18-year-old Sora and 11-year-old Shiro are half-brother and sister, complete recluses and gambling addicts. When two loneliness met, the indestructible union “Empty Space” was born, terrifying all Eastern gamers. Although in public the boys are shaken and distorted in ways that are not childish, on the Internet little Shiro is a genius of logic, and Sora is a monster of psychology who cannot be fooled. Alas, worthy opponents soon ran out, which is why Shiro was so happy about the chess game, where the master’s handwriting was visible from the first moves. Having won to the limit of their strength, the heroes received an interesting offer - to move to another world, where their talents will be understood and appreciated!

    Why not? In our world, nothing holds Sora and Shiro, and the cheerful world of Disboard is ruled by the Ten Commandments, the essence of which boils down to one thing: no violence and cruelty, all disagreements are resolved in fair play. There are 16 races living in the game world, of which the human race is considered the weakest and most untalented. But the miracle guys are already here, in their hands is the crown of Elquia - the only country of people, and we believe that the successes of Sora and Shiro will not be limited to this. The Earth's envoys just need to unite all the races of Disbord - and then they will be able to challenge the god Tet - by the way, an old friend of theirs. But if you think about it, is it worth doing?

    © Hollow, World Art

  • (46216)

    Fairy Tail is a Guild of Hired Wizards, famous throughout the world for its crazy antics. The young sorceress Lucy was sure that, having become one of its members, she had found herself in the most wonderful Guild in the world... until she met her comrades - the explosive fire-breathing and sweeping away everything in his path Natsu, the flying talking cat Happy, the exhibitionist Gray , the boring berserker Elsa, the glamorous and loving Loki... Together they will have to defeat many enemies and experience many unforgettable adventures!

  • (62529)

    University student Kaneki Ken ends up in a hospital as a result of an accident, where he is mistakenly transplanted with the organs of one of the ghouls - monsters that feed on human flesh. Now he himself becomes one of them, and for people he turns into an outcast subject to destruction. But can he become one of the other ghouls? Or is there no more room for him in the world now? This anime will tell about the fate of Kaneki and the impact he will have on the future of Tokyo, where there is a continuous war between two species.

  • (34895)

    The continent that lies in the center of the Ignola ocean is the large central one and four more - Southern, Northern, Eastern and Western, and the gods themselves look after it, and it is called Ente Isla.
    And there is a name that plunges anyone on Ente Isla into Horror - the Lord of Darkness Mao.
    He is the master of the other world where all the dark creatures live.
    He is the embodiment of fear and horror.
    The Lord of Darkness Mao declared war on the human race and sowed death and destruction throughout the continent of Ente Isla.
    The Lord of Darkness was served by 4 powerful generals.
    Adramelech, Lucifer, Alciel and Malacoda.
    The four Demon Generals led the attack on the 4 parts of the continent. However, a hero appeared and spoke out against the army of the underworld. The hero and his comrades defeated the troops of the Lord of Darkness in the west, then Adramelech in the north and Malacoda in the south. The hero led the united army of the human race and launched an attack on the central continent where the castle of the Lord of Darkness stood...

  • (33383)

    Yato is a wandering Japanese god in the form of a thin, blue-eyed youth in a tracksuit. In Shintoism, the power of a deity is determined by the number of believers, but our hero has no temple, no priests, all donations fit into a sake bottle. The guy in the neckerchief works as a handyman, painting advertisements on the walls, but things are going very badly. Even the tongue-in-cheek Mayu, who worked as a shinki—Yato’s Sacred Weapon—for many years, left her master. And without weapons, the younger god is no stronger than an ordinary mortal magician; he has to (what a shame!) hide from evil spirits. And who needs such a celestial being anyway?

    One day, a pretty high school girl, Hiyori Iki, threw herself under a truck to save some guy in black. It ended badly - the girl did not die, but gained the ability to “leave” her body and walk on the “other side.” Having met Yato there and recognizing the culprit of her troubles, Hiyori convinced the homeless god to heal her, for he himself admitted that no one can live long between worlds. But, having gotten to know each other better, Iki realized that the current Yato did not have enough strength to solve her problem. Well, you need to take matters into your own hands and personally guide the tramp on the right path: first, find a weapon for the unlucky one, then help him earn money, and then, you see, what happens. It’s not for nothing that they say: what a woman wants, God wants!

    © Hollow, World Art

  • (33279)

    There are many dormitories at Suimei University Arts High School, and there is also the Sakura Apartment House. While hostels have strict rules, everything is possible at Sakura, which is why its local nickname is “madhouse.” Since in art genius and madness are always somewhere nearby, the inhabitants of the “cherry orchard” are talented and interesting guys who are too far out of the “swamp”. Take, for example, the noisy Misaki, who sells her own anime to major studios, her friend and playboy screenwriter Jin, or the reclusive programmer Ryunosuke, who communicates with the world only via the Internet and telephone. Compared to them, the main character Sorata Kanda is a simpleton who ended up in a “psychiatric hospital” just for... loving cats!

    Therefore, Chihiro-sensei, the head of the dormitory, instructed Sorata, as the only sane guest, to meet her cousin Mashiro, who was transferring to their school from distant Britain. The fragile blonde seemed like a real bright angel to Kanda. True, at a party with new neighbors, the guest behaved stiffly and said little, but the newly minted admirer attributed everything to understandable stress and fatigue from the road. Only real stress awaited Sorata in the morning when he went to wake up Mashiro. The hero realized with horror that his new friend, a great artist, was absolutely out of this world, that is, she was not even able to dress herself! And the insidious Chihiro is right there - from now on, Kanda will forever look after her sister, because the guy has already practiced on cats!

    © Hollow, World Art

  • (33562)

    In the 21st century, the world community finally managed to systematize the art of magic and raise it to a new level. Those who are able to use magic after completing the ninth grade in Japan are now welcome in magic schools - but only if applicants pass the exam. The quota for admission to the First School (Hachioji, Tokyo) is 200 students, the best hundred are enrolled in the first department, the rest are in the reserve, in the second, and teachers are assigned only to the first hundred, “Flowers”. The rest, the “Weeds,” learn on their own. At the same time, there is always an atmosphere of discrimination in the school, because even the forms of both departments are different.
    Shiba Tatsuya and Miyuki were born 11 months apart, making them the same year in school. Upon entering the First School, his sister finds himself among the Flowers, and his brother among the Weeds: despite his excellent theoretical knowledge, the practical part is not easy for him.
    In general, we are waiting for the study of a mediocre brother and an exemplary sister, as well as their new friends - Chiba Erika, Saijo Leonhart (or just Leo) and Shibata Mizuki - at the school of magic, quantum physics, the Tournament of Nine Schools and much more...

    © Sa4ko aka Kiyoso

  • (29549)

    The "Seven Deadly Sins", once great warriors revered by the British. But one day, they are accused of trying to overthrow the monarchs and killing a warrior from the Holy Knights. Subsequently, the Holy Knights stage a coup d'état and seize power into their own hands. And the “Seven Deadly Sins”, now outcasts, scattered throughout the kingdom, in all directions. Princess Elizabeth was able to escape from the castle. She decides to go in search of Meliodas, the leader of the Seven Sins. Now all seven must unite again to prove their innocence and avenge their expulsion.

  • (28369)

    2021 An unknown virus "Gastrea" came to earth and destroyed almost all of humanity in a matter of days. But this is not just a virus like some kind of Ebola or Plague. He doesn't kill a person. Gastrea is an intelligent infection that rearranges DNA, turning the host into a terrible monster.
    The war began and eventually 10 years passed. People have found a way to isolate themselves from the infection. The only thing that Gastrea cannot tolerate is a special metal - Varanium. It was from this that people built huge monoliths and surrounded Tokyo with them. It seemed that now the few survivors could live behind the monoliths in peace, but alas, the threat has not gone away. Gastrea is still waiting for the right moment to infiltrate Tokyo and destroy the few remnants of humanity. There is no hope. The extermination of people is only a matter of time. But the terrible virus also had another effect. There are those who are already born with this virus in their blood. These children, the "Cursed Children" (Exclusively girls) have superhuman strength and regeneration. In their bodies, the spread of the virus is many times slower than in the body of an ordinary person. Only they can resist the creatures of “Gastrea” and humanity has nothing more to count on. Will our heroes be able to save the remaining living people and find a cure for the terrifying virus? Watch and find out for yourself.

  • (27481)

    The story in Steins,Gate takes place a year after the events of Chaos,Head.
    The game's intense story takes place partly in the realistically recreated Akahibara district, a famous otaku shopping destination in Tokyo. The plot is as follows: a group of friends installs a device in Akihibara to send text messages to the past. A mysterious organization called SERN is interested in the experiments of the game's heroes, which is also engaged in its own research in the field of time travel. And now friends have to make enormous efforts to avoid being captured by SERN.

    © Hollow, World Art


    Added Episode 23β, which serves as an alternate ending and lead-up to the sequel in SG0.
  • (26756)

    Thirty thousand players from Japan and many more from around the world suddenly found themselves locked in the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Legend of the Ancients. On the one hand, gamers were physically transported to a new world; the illusion of reality turned out to be almost flawless. On the other hand, the “victims” retained their previous avatars and acquired skills, user interface and leveling system, and death in the game only led to resurrection in the cathedral of the nearest large city. Realizing that there was no great goal, and no one named the price for exit, the players began to flock together - some to live and rule by the law of the jungle, others - to resist lawlessness.

    Shiroe and Naotsugu, in the world a student and a clerk, in the game - a cunning magician and a powerful warrior, have known each other for a long time from the legendary “Mad Tea Party” guild. Alas, those days are gone forever, but in the new reality you can meet old acquaintances and just good guys with whom you will not be bored. And most importantly, an indigenous population has appeared in the world of Legends, who consider the aliens to be great and immortal heroes. Involuntarily, you want to become a kind of knight of the Round Table, beating dragons and saving girls. Well, there are plenty of girls around, monsters and robbers too, and for relaxation there are cities like hospitable Akiba. The main thing is that you shouldn’t die in the game, it’s much more correct to live like a human being!

    © Hollow, World Art

  • (27825)

    The ghoul race has existed since time immemorial. Its representatives are not at all against people, they even love them - mainly in their raw form. Lovers of human flesh are outwardly indistinguishable from us, strong, fast and tenacious - but there are few of them, so ghouls have developed strict rules for hunting and camouflage, and violators are punished themselves or quietly handed over to fighters against evil spirits. In the age of science, people know about ghouls, but as they say, they are used to it. The authorities do not consider cannibals a threat; moreover, they view them as an ideal basis for creating super-soldiers. Experiments have been going on for a long time...

    The main character Ken Kaneki faces a painful search for a new path, because he realized that people and ghouls are similar: it’s just that some literally eat each other, others figuratively. The truth of life is cruel, it cannot be changed, and the one who does not turn away is strong. And then somehow!

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  • Sooner or later, anime connoisseurs decide to watch something hotter and move to the next level of animation, designed for the “18+” category. Some people watch regular hentai, while others are interested in more spicy videos: yaoi anime (the list of films will be presented below).

    It’s worth warning right away that it is strictly not recommended for homophobes to watch: this genre of anime is about love between men. Love in all aspects, including sexual ones. This is not a shounen-ai with its half-hints and omissions that leave room for the viewer’s imagination. Yaoi is sensual and full of undisguised passion.

    "Wedge of Love"

    The list of yaoi is not as long as it might seem. And there are not many truly worthwhile things. “The Wedge of Love” is considered a classic. The story was released in the 90s, but is still considered one of the best.

    On the planet Amoi there is a strict caste hierarchy that everyone strictly follows. The world is ruled by the elite: “blondies” - genetically modified people. Then come the citizens - simple people, and at the very bottom there is a place reserved for half-breeds who do not even have civil rights.

    Jason Mink is a representative of the upper class who never considered half-breeds to be people. But he surprised even himself when he saved one of them from death. The arrogant guy offered to pay for the rescue with his body, and Jason, without knowing why, agrees. And he goes further, making Ricky his... pet. Relationships begin between young people, but society will not tolerate such blatant disregard for established rules. And the heroes have to make difficult choices.

    "Pure Romance"

    What else will please its fans The list of the most popular projects continues with one more famous story, which is in the top 5 animated films of this genre.

    The first season of the anime focuses on the relationship between Misaki Takahashi and Akihiko Usami. Misaki is in her last year high school and is planning to go to university.

    However, the guy is not confident in his abilities, and a tutor, Usami, is hired for him. The acquaintance takes place in a very peculiar way: Misaki finds his tutor hugging his older brother in the corridor...

    In addition to the main storyline, all three seasons show the relationships of two more couples.

    "The World's Best First Love"

    If you are looking through the list of anime of the romance (yaoi) genre, pay attention to this cartoon. Reviews about it are rave.

    Unforgettable, right? However, Onodore Ritsu can argue with this. No, he remembers very well how he confessed his feelings to his object of adoration, but his face seems to be in a foggy haze. However, ten years have passed since that moment, so it’s not surprising to forget.

    And Ritsu is more concerned about other issues: to produce good impression on colleagues on new job and prove that he is capable of being the best without using connections. However, fate decided to play a joke and instead of the literary department, Ritsu ends up in the manga department. And his new boss looks suspiciously like his almost forgotten first love.

    “He held spring in his palms”

    This cartoon is rightfully included in The plot is built on the relationship between two handsome actors. Both are popular and ambitious and do not want to acknowledge each other's successes. Tempers run high as they compete for the role.

    Iwaki is chosen, but due to the great popularity of the film, the producers decide to make a series for the second main role Kato is invited. Now the young people have to convincingly portray love for each other, because the script requires this. But by the end of filming, feelings become reality, and the actors decide to live together, despite all the difficulties they have to go through for this.

    "Love Scene"

    Another project in the yaoi anime genre. The list this time continues with a romantic comedy.

    Izumi Sena is a typical otaku. Despite his famous family in show business (his father and brother are singers, his mother is an actress), he does not want to follow in their footsteps and plans to become a mangaka, like his idol. The guy is not embarrassed even by his own inability to draw. However, relatives persuade Izumi to appear in advertising.

    Moreover, the guy already has experience in this matter, and the new video will be a continuation of the previous one, only with a difference of 10 years. Izumi's doubts and reluctance are understandable: in his first film debut, he played the role of a bridesmaid. Yes, he was a sweet girl. And now we have to play the role of the bride.

    His co-star Rema Ichijo will be even more shocked. The young man was still sure that the role of the cutie was played by a girl. After all, he fell in love with her almost at first sight.

    "Ebisu Elite"

    How lucky are those whose boss is kindness itself, and how unlucky are those who get a real evil tyrant as their boss. If it happens, then hatred too. Haruka Fujinami realized this only after meeting his new boss.

    It’s hard to say what was more annoying: the self-confident appearance, the disgusting habit of prolonging responsibilities so that all the hard work went to the newcomer, or the sarcastic comments. However, after a while, Haruka catches himself thinking that he is starting to like him. What is this? And how to deal with this? And is it necessary?

    "No money left"

    This entertaining story also belongs to the “18+” category and is a prominent representative of the yaoi anime category. List best projects the genre cannot do without this cartoon for adults. The plot is quite unusual: the main character Ayase Yukiya is sold at auction for debts sibling. It cost its new owner a fortune - 120 million yen.

    But with his behavior, Yukiya managed to enrage Kano Somuka, and he offered him freedom after the young man gave him the entire amount. It can be in parts: one night equals 500,000 yen. As you know, students don't have money. And more like that. So Yukiya will have to work hard.

    The list of yaoi anime is not as long as many people think. Despite all the quirks of the Japanese, this particular direction is not particularly diverse, and new cartoons are rarely produced.

    Dear non-fans of these genres, especially for you, the article contains almost no scenes with kissing/harassment. Dear fans of yaoi and shonen, you can look for hints in each art/screen. Well, for those who don’t know... Kvadratik In is with you, and I’ll talk about genres that are not very common in anime, which are often confused.

    ♠ A little about the main thing ♠

    At the center of the action is a same-sex couple. And if in yuri/shojo-ai these are girls, then in yaoi/shounen-ai they are boys.
    The yaoi and shonen-ai genres are designed for a female audience. This is not to say that men don’t watch or read things like this at all... but still, firstly, there are significantly fewer of them, and secondly, these are mostly people with gay.
    It's not the same thing!

    ♦ Similarities ♦

    Plot . The plot, whether in yaoi or shonen-ai, revolves around a couple in which one of the heroes “leads”. Their relationship is idealized. The emphasis when watching is not on the plot, although it is certainly important, but rather on psychology. “How will he behave in such a situation?”, “What will his reaction be?” are frequently asked questions during the viewing.
    Heroes . As already mentioned, one of the characters in the relationship is more active than the other. Not always externally, but always by character, you can tell who is passive. This character is portrayed as more feminine, and is often softer and hysterical.
    Panache . Everything is clear with the drawing of the two main characters: they are portrayed as the opposite of each other. In addition, emotions are strongly expressed to better show everyone's reaction, and the rest depends on the genres and creators.
    Sound . Honestly? In my opinion, they gave up on this. Our accompaniment is the thoughts of the characters and dialogues, not the music. Episodes where music might have been needed were neatly removed, although most likely there are simply no such moments.
    Audience and creators . Our authors are women and write for women with traditional orientation.

    ♣ Differences ♣

    First . Shonen-ai may be a subgenre of yaoi, but not the other way around. Shonen-ai emphasizes kissing, while yaoi doesn't have, hmm... sex scenes.
    Second . Age of characters. In shonen-ai, the main characters are high school boys, but in yaoi, they are often adults, working people.
    Third . Age of the viewer. Shonen-ai - 16+. Yaoi - 18+.

    Data

    First . Yaoi manga can be filmed in the shonen-ai genre. And shonen-ai can be filmed without reference to these genres.
    Second . Yaoi has been criticized by gay men for its unrealistic portrayal of the characters' lives.
    Third . There are similar works for men, but they are aimed at people with non-traditional orientation. One of distinctive features- the presence of a huge number of sex scenes in all details.
    Fourth . Nowadays these two genres are often unconsciously equated, called by the same term “BL” (Boys Love).

    Shonen-ai anime

    Love scene!!


    An anime based on a yaoi manga... The plot is about a guy Sen Izumi. He stands out very much from his family: his mother is a movie star, his father is a singer, his older brother is a vocalist of a popular music group, and our hero is an avid otaku. 10 years ago he had to help his mother at work by portraying a girl in a commercial. His partner was Ichijo Ryoma, a very popular actor today. Who knew that he would agree to star in the next commercial only on the condition that the whole team would be the same as 10 years ago... and all for the sake of meeting the girl who stole his heart young artist.

    Unloved


    Are ears cute? Not all the heroes of this world will agree with you. By the presence of ears you can understand that you are innocent, so there is a sharp division into adults and teenagers. Remember what I talked about psychology? This is clearly visible in this anime: the main part of the plot is the problems of growing up... endless questions, uncertainty, doubts and suffering, the reasons for which are difficult to describe...

    Sixth zone


    The city is divided into zones. In elite zone number six there lived a boy, Zion. One day he disobeyed and opened the window. A fugitive criminal makes his way through the window. The next morning, the boy Zion and his mother are sent to a less elite area for hiding. Four years later, in zone number six, a series of strange deaths. Our hero believes that the government is behind everything, well, for this view of it he received - he is declared a criminal. But the arrest was not successful; Zion is rescued by the guy who broke into our hero’s house as a child. Zion intends to destroy area number six, having realized what is happening outside the city. Nezumi decides to help his savior. From this moment their story begins...

    Pure romance


    Another anime based on a manga that was “neutralized” by lowering the minimum viewing age from 18 to 16 years. Three absolutely different couples caught in a whirlpool of love! Misaki Takahashi is hopeless in his studies, but he studies hard in hopes of getting into a prestigious university. To help him, his brother looks for a tutor and eventually negotiates with his friend, writer Akihiko Usami, to help Misaki with his studies. But everything turns into a nightmare when Akihiko comes to study with Misaki for the first time. Will Misaki be able to pass the exam? And why is he so attracted to Akihiko?
    When Hiroki Kamijou practically gives up due to failure, he meets Nowaki Kusami - a man who never gives up. His name translates to "typhoon", and he is going to pull Hiroki into a real whirlpool of love, which will eventually turn everything upside down...


    Comments left: 15

    #15 Hayakawa-sama 23.01.2019 07:03

    Educational article. Even though I knew this, it was still interesting to read. And thank you very much for the anime, I added it to my collection. There are 2 more left to watch from the list. It’s a pity that the anime, as always, cuts out the sex scenes, so the manga helps :)

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    #14 Lina 23.11.2016 22:38

    What’s most interesting is that the manga “Pure Romance” (like, say, “The World’s Best First Love”) is more of a yaoi, but the anime is made as a shonen-ai. Although there was a little bit of bed in the anime, just a little, veiled: D

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    #13 salvador 23.11.2016 07:14

    this moment when I read almost all of the mentioned manga, with all juicy details
    

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    Serve dykes to men with joy, but serve gays as an abomination, etc. double standards so double...

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    #12 Mallory 20.11.2016 15:55

    Very interesting:
    I knew the differences, but I still read it again. Suddenly I missed something with:

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    #11 Baka_Usagi 20.11.2016 13:01

    The article turned out to be very good, even though I don’t like either yaoi or shonen-ai. In this regard, I would rather join Brick))
    But you did a good job, keep a delicious pie from me for that: 3

    #10 Mantara 20.11.2016 12:11

    My opinion:
    Delete all these Anime of these genres. And get rid of these tendencies. This is not what God created you for. Don't be a degenerate who loves other people's stupidity. You are rotting every minute, like the whole world.

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    #9 Majeh 20.11.2016 11:37

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    200?"200px":""+(this.scrollHeight+5)+"px");">refreshing my memory was very useful.

    Indeed) the article is excellent, it was nice to read the admiration of the yaoischitz:3
    I know all the anime, but they made me very happy: and the pictures are just great *O*

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    #8 Ꮑin 20.11.2016 10:58

    Sail, I honestly tried to remember, but... They didn’t talk about yuri... Perhaps they meant top shoujo-ai, but here is the same phrase: “it’s not the same thing.”

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    #7 Milulia 20.11.2016 09:59

    I know first-hand what yaoi and shounen-ai are, since at a certain period of my life I was interested in these genres, so, although the article was not a discovery for me, it was interesting ~

    The author made a lot of effort to sort everything out and there was no more confusion or questions about these two genres... it was written easily and pleasantly to read (the introduction made me smile: D), the presentation of the material is structured, which is convenient for those who wanted to know something - then without even reading into it, interesting facts, nice art, and even a mini list of anime is provided (I didn’t watch all of them, and “Pure Romance” is actually one of my first anime in this genre)
    in general, Kvadratik Ying is great and thank her for her work ~

    Japanese cartoons, or anime, are increasingly appearing on television and computer screens. They are especially popular among younger generation, which, like a sponge, absorbs everything new. Many parents do not approve of this hobby, because sometimes the scenes in these cartoons can be shocking in their frankness. And the shounen ai genre, in their opinion, completely promotes homosexuality.

    But anime fans fiercely defend their hobby. They believe that there is nothing wrong with the work of Japanese animators, and besides, all cartoons have age restrictions. There is logic in their words. In order to finally understand everything, you must first learn about the origins of this genre. This is the only way to understand what shonen ai is and whether it is fraught with a threat.

    It's all because of the manga

    All cultures have their own magazines and picture books: the Americans had comics, the Soviet Union had the Pepper magazine, and the Japanese started drawing manga. Outwardly, this work resembled a comic book, with black and white pictures and a very thoughtful plot.

    Before 1960, most manga stories were about historical figures and were a kind of samurai action movie. But time passed, more and more new genres began to appear. And then in 1970, the first shounen ai manga was released.

    Features of Japanese culture

    Japan has always been famous for its strict adherence to traditions. Therefore, in order to understand what shonen ai is, you should first study cultural characteristics of this country. The fact is that in Japan a woman could not openly express her feelings, otherwise she would cover her entire family with shame.

    And so, Japanese manga artists found themselves in a delicate situation when the plot required intense feelings, and a moral taboo forbade using them for these purposes. female characters. Then one writer created a story where the main characters were exclusively guys. Since then, Shonen Ai manga began to gain popularity until it became one of the most popular genres.

    Japanese animation

    Over time, manga began to move onto television screens. At first these were film adaptations only famous authors, made in black and white format. But then the viewer began to demand more and more. Animation studios began to appear throughout the districts, the sole purpose of which was to create animated films.

    In addition to the usual genres, studio producers did not disdain shounen ai anime. Initially, even the types of main characters were clearly distributed. For example, by the color of the hair one could easily understand what kind of character the hero has. There was also an unwritten "height rule" whereby the shorter character was often the one who started the relationship.

    But over time, the writer's cliches began to disappear, and now it is quite difficult to determine inner world heroes based on their external data.

    What is shonen ai in modern animation?

    If everything is clear about the history of the genre, then what it represents now should be understood in more detail. First of all, it should be noted that this type of animation production is produced with an age limit of 16+. Therefore, these cartoons are not initially intended for viewing by children.

    Often the main characters of the works are young men who love each other or become aware of their feelings as the story develops. The shounen genre is alien explicit scenes, and even more so pornography. In their mangas, and then in anime, the masters first of all want to demonstrate all the charm between two guys. In such works you rarely even see a kiss, let alone intimate moments.

    In most shounen ai anime, everything is limited strong friendship bordering on love. The only thing that suggests homosexuality is that the characters are too sensitive to their feelings, cherishing them as if small miracle. In addition, characters are often given a feminine appearance, which involuntarily pushes the viewer to think about their homosexuality.

    Also, according to the tradition of the genre, the main characters, or at least one of them, often die at the end of the story. Therefore, the continuation of any relationship in the future is impossible for very tragic reasons.

    The myth that shounen ai was invented for homosexuals

    Nowadays you can often hear that these products are designed for people with certain sexual disabilities. But the paradox is that Shonen Ai is aimed primarily at a female audience. In Japan, manga of this genre is sold only in the women's sections of the supermarket or bookstore. And the most ardent fans of this anime are girls aged 16 to 24 years.

    What pushes young ladies to watch such cartoons? There are several theories here.

    Firstly, as stated earlier, women in Japan cannot express their feelings openly, and this leads to the emergence of hidden desires. By comparing themselves with the heroes of the manga, the girls, albeit for a short time, break out of the framework established by morality, which undoubtedly brings them pleasure.

    Secondly, the image of a sensitive man has always attracted woman's heart. After all, in real life You rarely meet such a suitor.

    Third, many are attracted to well-thought-out story plots. Dynamic scenes, sharp turns and intrigue often accompany this genre.

    The best works of the genre

    There are a huge number of shounen ai anime. The list of championships can be compiled for a long time, but among the Russian-speaking population the following works are considered the best:

    • "The World's Best First Love"/Sekaiichi Hatsukoi;
    • "Blood of the Damned Dog"/Togainu no Chi;
    • "Betrayal knows my name"/Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru.

    After looking at them, you can finally understand what shonen ai is. And here everyone must decide for themselves whether this genre is worth watching or not. As for children, parents must control that they do not violate the age limit.

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