The Yaoi Shelf

Join hosts AuthorCarola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.

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76 episodes
Updated July 12
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Jun 16, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
FujoCon 2021: Proper Fujo Etiquette Panel
Recorded from our FujoCon panel learn how to be the very best possible fujin with Aisha and Amanda!
May 19, 2021 · 1 hr 48 min
Minors in Adult Fandom Spaces
In the current drama of the Internet age: there seems to be a war waged between minors who seek to make the internet safe and adult fans who wish to continue making content made by them and for them. Just how did we get here and what happens when children try to play around in an adult toy land?
Apr 18, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
The Abusive Seme Trope
TW: frank discussions about abuse and trauma Well, let's talk about it. Why are so many semes in BL/yaoi so damn abusive?
Mar 23, 2021 · 56 min
Representation (Finally)
Here we go. We tackle the elephant in the room. Join hosts Aisha and Amanda as they finally conquer the topic of representation, the merits of minding your own business and talk about this tricky subject.
Feb 22, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
Hauls and Haul Culture
They're all over "mangatube" and a quick and easy content source but are hauls are harmless as they seem?
Jan 25, 2021 · 1 hr 46 min
How to Discourse
This episode is sponsored by Rotten Blossoms! Thank you to the Rotten Blossoms team for working with us and we're honored to have them help keep the lights on for The Yaoi Shelf. Stay tuned for a special message from our sponsor during this episode. Welcome back! It's Season 2 and in light of some...recent events, hosts Aisha and Amanda are going to talk about how to properly have discourse online.
Dec 23, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min
Why the Fujo Hate?
In the Season 1 Finale of The Yaoi Shelf: join Aisha and Amanda in a spirited talk about why folks still hate on Fujos, what we can do about it and the merits of listening.
Nov 15, 2020 · 1 hr 31 min
Fan Works and Doujins
Some fans do literally the most. Join hosts MommaLuvsManga and AichiYume in a frank talk about fan works, fanfic, fan art, doujin and how to be the best possible fan creator.
Oct 17, 2020 · 59 min
Censorship
You love it, you hate it, it's an at times necessary part of BL fandom: let's talk censorship.
Sep 19, 2020 · 1 hr 5 min
BL Webcomics
Who doesn't love a webcomic? Hosts AichiYume and MommaLuvsManga on a talk about BL webcomics, Patreon and just how you can support your favorite creators.
Aug 18, 2020 · 1 hr 31 min
Our Shipping Expedition: Ships, Shipping and Our Favorite Yaoi Pairings
Join your two hosts on a trip through memory lane as we discuss shipping, the history of ships, some helpful vocab and how to wage artful war against your rival ships.
Jul 9, 2020 · 1 hr 40 min
The Fumi Yoshinaga Special
You've heard us gush. You've heard us stan. Now we talk about the myth, the legend, the mangaka: Fumi Yoshinaga.
Jun 22, 2020 · 1 hr 52 min
The PROBLEMATIC Episode
The word that everyone loves to hate and loves even more to throw around. Let's talk about problematic elements in yaoi, why Amanda secretly hates that word and both Aisha and Amanda cover their list of what's a go and what's a no when it comes to some touchy subjects in BL.
Jun 22, 2020 · 1 hr 34 min
Let's Talk About Piracy!
Y'all knew this episode was coming. Let's talk about the process from idea to manga and how pirates may or may not be ruining everything.
Jun 22, 2020 · 1 hr 25 min
A Brief History of BL and Why We Don't Look to it for Accurate Representation
Want to learn the history of yaoi? Want to also have a shockingly blunt conversation about representation and how the industry works? Then you've come to the right place! Pull up a chair and let's talk history, licenses and looking for yourself in Japanese comic books.
Jun 22, 2020 · 54 min
Meet the Hosts: Our Top 5 BL/Yaoi Titles
Welcome to The Yaoi Shelf. In Episode 1 you'll meet hosts Aisha and Amanda while learning the most you can about them by touring their respective yaoi shelves and discussing their Top 5 Yaoi Manga of all time!

The Yaoi Shelf

FujoCon 2021: Proper Fujo Etiquette Panel

Minors in Adult Fandom Spaces

The Abusive Seme Trope

Representation (Finally)

Hauls and Haul Culture

How to Discourse

Why the Fujo Hate?

Fan Works and Doujins

Censorship

BL Webcomics

Our Shipping Expedition: Ships, Shipping and Our Favorite Yaoi Pairings

The Fumi Yoshinaga Special

The PROBLEMATIC Episode

Let's Talk About Piracy!

A Brief History of BL and Why We Don't Look to it for Accurate Representation

Meet the Hosts: Our Top 5 BL/Yaoi Titles