Fujoshi.info

Fujoshi.info is an informational website for BL fandom which hosts information regarding BL, Danmei, Yaoi, Fujoshi, Geikomi, Bara, Fudanshi and anti-shipping cultures.
The website was launched in 2021 by Sam Aburime in response to the often misinformation-filled discussion surrounding Asian queer media on websites such as Twitter. The Twitter post which announced the creation of the website received positive feedback post by SamAburime on 17 September 2021., and the website has been heavily edited since then to include three times the resources relating to scholars and professionals involved in these culturesAs seen on Wayback Machine, on September 16th, 2021 turned to on December 21st, 2023..
== Tabs ==
=== Home ===
Serves as Fujoshi.info's homepage.
=== LGBTQIA+ Resources ===
Highlights suggested LGBTQIA+ academic literature and video essays. While many featured are English, many are in Southeast Asian languages. Included is a directory for scholarly journals related to intersectional feminism, titled Intersections, and a google doc for historical documentaries titled Historical Documentaries That Fill In The Blanks.
=== Fujoshi / BL / Danmei ===
==== History and Definitions ====
This section outlines cited and accurate definitions of Fujoshi, Fudanshi, Fujin, Boys' Love, Yaoi, and Danmei. Included are trans-national variations for these words, such as danmei in Vietnamese being called đam mỹ. Various books, videos and academic resources are also suggested to get a better picture of the history of these definitions.
==== Misconceptions ====
This section aims to dispel common misconceptions BL, such as
* Misconception 1: "Fujoshi means rotten woman and Fudanshi is a rotten man who exploits Lesbian pairings!"
* Misconception 2: "Cisgender Heterosexual Women Are The Only Producers and Consumers of BL"
* Misconception 3: "All Gay Men Hate BL and Yaoi"
* Misconception 4: "BL is Bad Representation and inherently Anti-LGBTQ+"
* Misconception 5: "Heterosexual Women Are Fetishizing Gay Men and Harming Them In Real Life"
==== Resources ====
This section features resources specifically pertaining to these cultures. While many resources provided aren't available online, many others are, and these are directly linked.
=== Anti-Fan Archive ===
This tab serves as an archive for general information surrounding anti-shipping culture, since Anti-BL and Anti-shipping circles often involve the same fans. Much of the data seen here were collected for Sam's 'Hate narratives, conditioned language and networked harassment: A new breed of anti-shipper and anti-fan – antis' article and have been shared here for others to read.
=== Anti-Fujoshi & Transphobia ===
This tab serves as an archive for general information surrounding anti-shipping culture and its relationship with transphobic actors such as TERFs and American Conservatism. Much of the data seen here were collected for East Asian Journal of Popular Culture's 2023 article: 'The influence of transphobia, homonationalism, and anti-Asian prejudice: Anti-BL attitudes in English-speaking fandoms' article and have been shared here for others to read.
=== Gei Komi ("Bara") ===
This tab serves as an informational hub for cited and accurate definitions of Geikomi, Nonke and Bara, as well as their history. Provided are many books, articles and various online resources pertaining to these subjects in particular. Gengoroh Tagame is frequently cited.
=== How to Stop Misinformation ===
This tab serves to educate people on how to dispel misconceptions surrounding all the cultures featured on the website, with general information pertaining to definitions of propaganda and trashing, as well as the SIFT method.
=== Full Database ===
This tab serves to provide a link to all featured resources on Fujoshi.info
== Reception ==
TBA
== References/Further Reading ==
Category:Yaoi Fandom
Category:2021 Websites
Category:C-Media Fandom
Category:Boys' Love Fandom