The Ultimate Guide to Chinese BL Novels: From Beginner to Enthusiast Handbook
- GuidebookChinese BL
- Categories:Chinese Web Fiction
- Language:Japanese（Translation Services Available）
- Publication date:August,2025
- Pages:208
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- Publication Place:Japan
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Feature
★ Deep dives into 9 hit novels + full breakdown of wuxia & xianxia culture—treasures for both new and veteran fans.
★ Cover illustrated by Takumi Takao , with hardcore cultural insights from scholars like Yoshiyuki Ohtani & Yumi Okazaki.
★ From "too intimidated to try" to "can’t put it down"—crack the code of the 208-page Chinese BL universe with this essential guide.
Description
"I’m interested but the word count is daunting…"
"Chinese culture and history seem too difficult…"
"I don’t know where to start…"
This book solves these common beginner struggles by:
✔ Breaking down popular titles with engaging plot summaries & key appeals.
✔ Explaining essential Chinese cultural context (wuxia, xianxia, history, and more).
✔ Helping readers transition smoothly from casual interest to deep fandom.
Even seasoned fans will discover new insights.
Welcome to the magnificent world of Chinese BL!
Contents
Gallery of Japanese-Covered Chinese BL Novel Art
Chapter 1: Must-Reads！Featured Works (9 Japanese-translated novels)
•Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Mo Dao Zu Shi)
•Heaven Official’s Blessing (Tian Guan Ci Fu)
•The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System
•Guardian (Zhen Hun)
•Silent Reading (Mo Du)
•Defective Product (Can Ci Pai)
•A Thousand Autumns (Qian Qiu)
•The Case Records (Bing An Ben)
•Er Ha (The Second Dog) and His White Cat Master
Chapter 2: Want to Understand！Chinese Culture
•Naming Conventions & Titles
•Food, Regional Histories & Cuisine
•Color Symbolism
•Chinese Poetry (Supervised by Hayashi Taiki)
•Chinese Plants
•Historical Background of Chinese BL
•Overview of the Wei-Jin & Northern-Southern Dynasties (Daita Daisuke)
•Ancient Homosexuality (Kakinuma Yohei)
•Intro to Folk Beliefs (Yoshiyuki Ohtani)
Chapter 3: Fun！The World of Wuxia & Xianxia
•Worldbuilding Basics (Yukiko Okazaki)
•Common Tropes & Genres
•Master-Disciple Relationships
•"Secret Transmission Scroll" Story Formula
•Titles & Rankings
•Signature Techniques & Moves
•Weapon Encyclopedia
•High-Frequency Vocabulary
•Wuxia vs. Xianxia Comparison Chart
Chapter 4: Anticipated！Untranslated Gems to Watch
•Death of a Thousand Mirrors (Sǐ Wáng Wàn Huā Tǒng 死亡万花筒)
•Bring in the Wine (Jiāng Jìn Jiǔ 将进酒)
Bonus Section
•Exclusive Interview: Tomoki Ima
•Column: "The Global Rise of Chinese BL Novels"
•Column: "Time to Learn Chinese!"
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