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A Man Who Defies the World of BL

2021 – 2025Show4 seasons38 episodesTV-14

ComedyDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A deeply romantic, gloriously campy comedy series about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 38 episodes · best: S1E1 "Vs Deai, vs Nomikai" 8.5

Episodes

7.8
7.1

Story

Mob tries to avoid being the main character in a BL world, but as love finds him, he must choose between staying in the background or embracing romance.

Feels like

  • Meta BL Parody
  • Campy Comedy
  • Satirical Romance
  • Absurdist Sitcom
  • Self-Aware Narrative
  • Lighthearted Drama
  • Social Commentary on Tropes
  • Charming Lead Chemistry
  • Binge-Worthy Fluff

Cast

24 of 59 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Koichiro Miki
Music by
Erina Koyama

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 27, 2021 · December 15, 2025 · Ended

First aired
March 27, 2021
Last aired
December 15, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 38 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
31 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream A Man Who Defies the World of BL?"

Questions about A Man Who Defies the World of BL

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Where can I stream A Man Who Defies the World of BL?

Rakuten Viki

In the United States, A Man Who Defies the World of BL streams on Rakuten Viki. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is A Man Who Defies the World of BL worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1).

Is A Man Who Defies the World of BL okay for kids?

TV-14Sexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch A Man Who Defies the World of BL?

16 h

About 16 hours: 38 episodes in 4 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2025.

Will A Man Who Defies the World of BL make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is A Man Who Defies the World of BL good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Man Who Defies the World of BL in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.