A Man Who Defies the World of BL 2021
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- March 27, 2021
- Last Aired
- December 15, 2025
- Format
- 4 seasons · 38 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~15.8 hours (25 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "vs. Meeting" (★ 9/10)
- Networks
- tv asahi, ABC TV, Lemino
- Where to Stream
- Rakuten Viki
What is A Man Who Defies the World of BL?
A Man Who Defies the World of BL is a 2021 Japanese television drama adaptation based on a manga series by Konkici. The series stars Atsuhiro Inukai as the protagonist, alongside cast members Yoshida Munehiro, Yutaro, and Asahi Itou.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 38
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 27, 2021
- Last aired
- Dec 15, 2025
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- tv asahi, ABC TV, Lemino
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 45 votes
- Format
- 4 seasons · 38 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~25 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- tv asahi, ABC TV, Lemino
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Overview
A Man Who Defies the World of BL is a 2021 Japanese television drama adaptation based on a manga series by Konkici. The series stars Atsuhiro Inukai as the protagonist, alongside cast members Yoshida Munehiro, Yutaro, and Asahi Itou. Classified under the comedy and drama genres, the story follows a character named Mob who makes a sudden realization one day. He discovers that he lives inside a world of a boys love manga. Because he likes girls, the protagonist tries to fight back against any attractive men who might draw near and attempts to avoid being the main character in this environment. As love finds him and various love flags rise while handsome men approach him harshly, he must ultimately choose between staying in the background or embracing romance. The live-action television adaptation premiered on March 27, 2021.
Should you watch it?
“A college student realizes he lives inside a boys' love manga and fights desperately to avoid romance.”
- It is a live-action television drama adaptation of a manga series by Konkici.
- The protagonist is played by cast member Atsuhiro Inukai.
- It features a unique premise where the main character tries to avoid becoming the center of a boys' love story.
- The provided sources do not specify explicit negative aspects, but viewers who dislike comedy and drama genres might skip it.
Watch it if you are interested in a Japanese comedy and drama series about a man resisting the tropes of a boys' love world.
The series is rated TV-14, incorporating comedy and drama elements as the protagonist navigates a world filled with handsome men and romantic flags.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 vs. Meeting Mytharc Mar 27, 2021
- E2 vs. Drinking Party Core Mar 27, 2021
- E3 vs. My Brother's Friend Core Apr 3, 2021
- E4 vs. Group Blind Date Core Apr 3, 2021
- E5 vs. Yaoi Fanboy Core Apr 3, 2021
- E6 vs. My Brother's Friend Part 2 Mytharc Apr 10, 2021
- E7 vs. Flag Mytharc Apr 10, 2021
- E8 vs. Flag Overtime Mytharc Apr 17, 2021
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 vs. Names Mytharc Mar 20, 2022
- E2 vs. Flaws Core Mar 20, 2022
- E3 vs. Beauty Core Mar 20, 2022
- E4 vs. Fighting Couples Core Mar 20, 2022
- E5 vs. Young Cutie Mytharc Mar 20, 2022
- E6 vs. The Reunion Mytharc Mar 20, 2022
Season 3 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 vs. Contact Mytharc Apr 23, 2024
- E2 vs. Halloween Core Apr 23, 2024
- E3 vs. Scent Core Apr 30, 2024
- E4 vs. Age-Gap Core Apr 30, 2024
- E5 vs. Confession Core May 7, 2024
- E6 vs. Cupid Core May 7, 2024
- E7 vs. Compliance Core May 14, 2024
- E8 vs. School Festival Core May 14, 2024
- E9 vs. Beginnings of Love Core May 21, 2024
- E10 vs. Helper Core May 21, 2024
- E11 vs. Filming Mytharc May 28, 2024
- E12 vs. Falling in Love Mytharc May 28, 2024
Season 4 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 vs. Pollen Allergy Mytharc Nov 10, 2025
- E2 vs. Pretending Core Nov 10, 2025
- E3 vs. Falling Asleep Core Nov 17, 2025
- E4 vs. Study Session Core Nov 17, 2025
- E5 vs. Contradictions Core Nov 24, 2025
- E6 vs. Work Experience Core Nov 24, 2025
- E7 vs. Fights Mytharc Dec 1, 2025
- E8 vs. Matching Core Dec 1, 2025
- E9 vs. Christmas Core Dec 8, 2025
- E10 vs. Falling Asleep, Returns Core Dec 8, 2025
- E11 vs. Unlucky Mytharc Dec 15, 2025
- E12 vs. Valentine’s Day Mytharc Dec 15, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Where to stream A Man Who Defies the World of BL?
Episodes can be watched online via streaming services such as GagaOOLala.
Is it worth watching?
It is a 2021 Japanese drama adapted from a manga by Konkici that offers a comedic take on romance tropes.
What is the binge duration?
The provided sources do not specify the total run time or exact episode count for binge duration.
What are the essential episodes?
The sources do not list specific essential episodes, though Episode 1 is available to watch online.
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