An example of boys' love inspired artwork.

The Global Rise of Boys’ Love Fandom

From Mexico City fan conventions to Thai TV dramas, Japanese queer media culture is evolving in unexpected ways.
Cosplayers dressed as characters from Sailor Moon pose during Day 4 of New York Comic Con 2021 at Jacob Javits Center on October 10, 2021 in New York City.

History, Cosplay, and Comic-Con

Donning costumes in imitation and celebration of fictional characters has a long history that crosses genres, genders, and international boundaries.