Lesson XX
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High school life is good for Morifuji Shizuka. With good grades, popularity and a fair share of friends, he is not to be left wanting -- except for one thing. Although the all-important finals are around the corner, the one thing on Shizuka’s mind is his classmate, Ichitaro Sakura. But is this attraction real love, or simply something physical? And what will the innocent-minded Sakura think of another boy having feelings for him?
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Gravitation
As a member of a musical duo on the verge of making it into show business, Shindou Shuichi has a lot on his mind -- especially since he writes the songs for his Bad Luck band. His life gets no less hectic when he bumps into Yuki Eiri, a successful yet cynical author extraordinaire, who immediately insults Shuichi’s lyrics upon reading them. Seeking him out to demand an apology, Shuichi nevertheless sees other facets of Eiri’s personality. Can he accept the fact that he might be developing feelings for the novelist who discredited his work on their first meeting?
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add recThe obvious shounen-ai content is enough to warrant this recommendation. Gravitation is considerably more hyper and hilarious than the much more subdued and serious Lesson XX, but they both cover the same ground in terms of romantic overtures between two male characters.
Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol
- OVA (1 ep)
- 1989
Kazuya is an idol whose life is filled with rehearsals and signing autographs for his loyal fangirls – but he also enjoys playing video games with his friend Akihiko. The duo argues frequently, but when a rich old man named Kudo arranges Kazuya’s kidnapping (in an attempt to force him to sign a contract with a management office), Akihiko puts up a fight to protect him. It turns out that the management office is nothing but a cover for its president’s taste for pretty boys; can Akihiko manage to save his beloved from this evil scheme?
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add recLesson XX and Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol both bear the same "aged" feel to the animation style, similarly aged (high school) characters, and the theme of discovery of love between two good friends, as well as being a single episode affair. While Be-Boy takes a more whimsical tone and chain of events, Lesson XX draws out the relationship in a much more realistic fashion, but yaoi fans should not pass up the opportunity to see another part of the history of shonen-ai anime.
Lesson XX and Be-Boy tell a similar shounen-ai centred story in which two male leads go through the first awkward stages as their relationship goes from friendship to romantic. They have the same look in terms of artwork and the mood is somewhat akin, however, Lesson XX is considerably more realistic and goes in depth regarding character development while Be-Boy has a contrived plot that feels somewhat rushed.
Fake
- OVA (1 ep)
- 1998
During a much needed vacation in England, American cops Dee Laytner and Randy McClane find out that danger has found them yet again. Their hotel, it seems, is under investigation for a series of murders which cannot be solved, perplexing local authorities and visitors alike. Now, Dee's clever plans to take Randy's virginity must be stalled in lieu of the investigation, since hesitation might cost both of them their lives!
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add recFake and Lesson XX revolve around the growing romantic entanglement of two male leads. Fake has plenty of comedy and is action-packed, while Lesson XX can be described as shounen-ai, slice of life, and is spiced with romance. Both deal with the conflicts of same gender relationships and the occasionally thin line between lust and love.
Song of Wind and Trees
Alt titles: Kaze to Ki no Uta: Seinaru ka na
- OVA (1 ep)
- 1987
When nobleman and gypsy-born Serge Batouille arrived at Laconblade Academy, he had no idea his life would change forever. Roomed with the sexually voracious and flirtatious Gilbert Cocteau, life at the prestigious school hands out more complications and confrontations than either boy has dealt with in the past. Love, growth, and the pain of youth accompany this 19th century tale of two young men who grew closer together than they would have thought...
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add recShounen-ai romance with rather old fashion character designs ensures a firm kinship between these two titles. Both deal with coming to terms with same gender affection. Song is considerably darker and extremely heavy on melodrama to the point of being painful to watch, while Lesson XX is more focused on the romantic aspect; but they are both prime examples of old yaoi and probably share the same fan base.
Ryokunohara Labyrinth
- OVA (1 ep)
- 1990
One dark and stormy night, Hiroki Imanishi lept in front of a car, saving one young girl's life -- and ending his own. Upon leaving his body, Hiroki discovered that he was not alone, being joined by Fhalhei the evil spirit, a being that loves Hiroki and wants him for her own. What's worse is that Hiroki's body seems to be inhabited by a new spirit! Can the real Hiroki and his companion Kanata Tokino get to the bottom of this mystery before Hiroki loses his life for good?
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add recCute shounen-ai fluff is at the heart of Lesson XX and Ryokunohara Labyrinth. Both focus on the growing relationship between two boys, Lesson XX taking more into account a romantic approach while Ryokunohara Labyrinth leaves the precise nature of the relationship to the imagination of the viewer. Lesson XX is a slice of life production through and through with some angst, Ryokunohara Labyrinth has a fantasy element and some disorientating moments.
