BROMANCE BUT YOU COULD HAVE FOOLED ME
FUJOSHI FUDANSHI SPECIAL~ Bromances that are gayer than a rainbow pooping unicorn in pride parade wearing assless chaps...
Updated 2021 version is also there in a new list !
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1. Moon Child
Japanese Movie - 2003
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H Y D E / G A K C T
N E E D M O R E C O N V I N C I N G ?
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2. HiGH&LOW
Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
High&Low and the Crows franchise are basically Choose Your Own Bromance XD
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3. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure - Diamond is Unbreakable
Japanese Movie - 2017
This franchise is another angst bromance goldmine
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4. Crows Explode
Japanese Movie - 2014
Every single movie in the franchise is my favorite. These bromances are EPIC. And like High&Low there's not one but plenty to choose from.
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5. Operação Corvo
Japanese Movie - 2007
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6. Operação Corvo 2
Japanese Movie - 2009
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7. Olá, Monstro
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
There's nothing like these brothers love for each other. I'm obsessed with these two and before you get pissed about incest let's remember it's FICTION. Take it like a kink lol seriously Seo In Guk and BoGum have chemistry like you won't believe. This is honestly my top favorite.
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8. Secretamente, Grandemente
Korean Movie - 2013
You know how Interview With the Vampire is basically a story about two men who love and hate each other adopting a child and raising her together?
Secretly Greatly is basically about Kim Soo Hyun and Park ki woong adopting Hyun Woo and raising him together.
Sad sad sad sad
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9. Ghost Lab
Thai Movie - 2021
Okay I cannot rec this enough! Beautiful but tragic story that gives you all the right materials, from a Bromance bw Tor and Ice Paris with phenomenal acting and a plot that's a mix of gory and psychological thriller.
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10. Teiichi's Country
Japanese Movie - 2017
There are biases and then there are ult and Suda Masaki is ULT Lol
Teichi's country is full of bromances but the one between Jun Shison and Suda Masaki was definitely my fave because it's practically shown that he does for real love Suda's character Teichi and the adorable things he does XD you just have to watch! But this movie is well written and emotional and hilarious with eccentric characters just loved it
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11. Ah, Wilderness
Japanese Movie - 2017
The bromance in this movie is just so good! And an a ngsty angry screaming Suda Masaki gives me a huge lady boner so...
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12. Beijo da Morte
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
If I had to say my top drama EVER it would be Hello Monster, Todome, and Kamen Rider Amazon first season and Duel , and Circle. I don't even have to think about it.
So Todome is everything I love in my fiction. Eye candy of the best kind including Suda Masaki, Yamazaki Kento, Mackenyu, Jun Shison and more!
The bromances in Todome ruined me.
Sure I was initially so into Jun rather blatantly perving on Kento lol and there was of course the whole ahem 'affair' with Suda Masaki aka hot eccentric homeless man, but dammit freaking Hotei (Miyazawa Hio) and Takauji (Mackenyu). Seriously, in comparison to Hotei's obsession with Takauji even Jun's obsession seems tame Lol
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13. Kamen Rider Amazons
Japanese Drama - 2016, 13 episodes
Kamen Rider series are always heavy on the bromances but this one is truly exceptional. Excellent filming and even if you don't like Kamen Rider I'm sure you'll like this dark universe with flesh eating monsters. And you'll get so involved with the characters it will depress you when it ends because there's nothing else quite like this. If you guys have any recs for similar drama please let me know
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14. Pink and Gray
Japanese Movie - 2016
If you want something deep and thoughtful, watch this. But it's not going to be an easy watch. Though the main leads Suda Masaki and Yuto Nakajima their story so much subtext and it's just beautiful. But this film is very artistic so a lot of things are shown and not spelled out.
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15. Lychee Light Club
Japanese Movie - 2016
I know this is technically BL because of the love triangle(s) between Yuki and Mamiya Shotaro and pretty much half the people in the cast LOL including the one female character ( Yuki sure gets around XD) , but it also features some solid bromances. One of my favorite movies so naturally it's twisted af and GRUESOME proper body horror and splatter gore with weird Nazi symbolism. But theres one more reason you should watch this one. Mamiya freaking Shotaro.
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16. Todome no Parallel
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
This is like a choose your own adventure version of Todome lol whatever your favorite ship guaranteed you'll find it here in one of the parallel universes
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17. Cidade Cruel
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
Don't tell the homophobes but Cruel City is bromance central. I mean YoonHyun min and Jung kyung ho are made for each other.
Super sad story and will break your heart.
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18. Tokyo Ghoul
Japanese Movie - 2017
My favorite toku hands down next to Kamen and Litchee Light Club.
This film is so crazy and just brutal I absolutely love ittt.
And let's just say poor broken Kubota is a treat to watch especially that face licking scenes lol so if you haven't yet just watch itttt
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19. Viagem Só de Ida
Korean Movie - 2016
Yes, it's a four person bromance but the real main story is Ji Soo and Suho. Epic level bromance. Heartbreaking of course but a great film
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20. Última Vida
Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
I love how my faves in kpop have some of the most beautiful bromances. Taemin and Shota should be enemies if Shota wasn't constantly inclined to save Taeminee from the million and one things that go wrong.
This one is extremely dark creepy and just plain depressing
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21. Kingudamu
Japanese Movie - 2019
I'm seriously in love with Yamakazi Kento. He did a great job loving Ryo. You will shed tears. And do we even have to discuss how insanely beautiful Ryo Yoshizawa is? I'm always going to ship Suda and Kento but okay Ryo and Kento look so good together!
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22. Grasshopper
Japanese Movie - 2015
It's sad and brutal and the love between psychopaths and evil people is shown with such depth.
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23. Zebra
Japanese Movie - 2016
My favorite Izumi Takahashi film. Just grotesque and brutal so watch with caution, but Suga Kento's Aka will make you both hate him and weep for him. The way he deals with his feelings for Dora was just excellent
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24. Seondal: O Homem que Vendeu o Rio
Korean Movie - 2016
Let's just say Xiumin and Yoo Seungho have a
bromance for the times...Is dark at times but has a bittersweet and hopeful feel.
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25. Círculo
Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
This drama is bromance central! Bromance within a bromance within a bromance... and just as convoluted as the mind blowing insane plot! Whether it's Gikwang and Kang Woo or KangWoo and Yeo jin goo or Yeo jin goo and Ahn woo Yeon.
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26. Kamen Rider Build
Japanese Drama - 2017, 49 episodes
A story with a bromance that will satisfy you. They're constantly together in every scene, fighting together, fighting, trying to come to terms with the trauma they've gone through because of the evil forces who conduct human experiments. They're both victims but they both react different to situations, which is just beautiful to watch.
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27. Kamen Rider W
Japanese Drama - 2009, 49 episodes
More human experiments, more bromance. The way they pine for each other and can't live without the other person, the way they always put the other first.
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28. Fak Fah Kiri Dao
Thai Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
So, this lakorn starts out like any other three way romance but then goes deeeep into an estranged, love hate bromance. Very satisfying especially everytime they look into each other's eyes and also suuuuuper angsty.
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29. Mar de Areia
Chinese Drama - 2018, 52 episodes
If you thought Lost Tomb 1 and 2 are fujoshi heaven, wait till you get a load of grown up handsome Wu Xie ( Qin Hao) and Li Cu (beautiful Leo Wu) his sort of willing captive LOL no I'm not making it up, Wu Xie practically tortures him at one point , for reasons, lol can you say Stockholm Syndrome XD
But also poor Su Wan (the pretty pretty pretty Wang Hao Xuan no less) who looks for Li Cu DESPERATELY.
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30. The Top Secret: Murder in Mind
Japanese Movie - 2016
I can't stress this enough: I'm absolutely OBSESSED with Tori and Okada OBSESSED so maybe I'm biased but even though the relationship isnt between them, this is one of Izumi Takahashi s works so bromance and angst brilliant writing is a given. And I did love the dynamic between Ikuta and Okada and Ikuta and Tori. But seriously I thought this film is a masterpiece.
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31. O túmulo perdido
Chinese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
Yang Yang and Yi Feng's bromance leaves you breathless!
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32. O Túmulo Perdido 2
Chinese Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
So, I did get frustrated with this season for one reason : the romance is between Wu Xie and Pan Zi instead of Wu Xie and Qi Ling aka my otp LOL it's like if instead of Sam and Dean or Dean and Cas you give me Sam and Cas lol I won't hate it but I still want my damn otp. And seriously I love how Pang Zi becomes his sugar daddy lol so cuteee
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33. To Each His Own
Japanese Movie - 2017
This movie surprised me because I wasn't expecting anything and it turned out to be a real sensitive , beautiful movie with memorable characters and good writing.
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34. Estranhos do Inferno
Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
So, if Dong Wook hasn't ruined 'jagi' for you yet, who are you even. But Siwan is really the only true jagi
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35. Escola 2013
Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
I've seen bromances but ok Ljs and Kim Woo Bin, their chemistry is unlike anyone else
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36. Atire No Meu Coração
Korean Movie - 2015
Yeo jin goo again what can I say I have a type XD but Lee minki and him are so good together
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37. For the Emperor
Korean Movie - 2014
Park Sung Woong and bromance is a staple of Korean gangster and mafia movies XD but this one with Minki is memorable because well, MINKI LOL obviously, but seriously I know if you think about it Sung Woong took Minki in when he was a kid so it's a bit screwed up but we're talking about a full on splatter fest with bloody action and a hot nude Minki here so naturally their implied relationship isn't exactly functional either
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38. Death Note
Japanese Drama - 2015, 11 episodes
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39. Scams
Japanese Drama - 2019, 9 episodes
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40. Se Apaixonando
Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
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41. Bokutachi ga Yarimashita
Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
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42. Over Drive
Japanese Movie - 2018
Lets face it the only romance is between the two brothers. Not my favorite because it just wasnt strong enough not enough talks or bonding but still I think belongs in the list.
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43. Mergulho
Chinese Drama - 2019, 30 episodes
If you want something mellow try Dive. It's well written features heavy bromances and Nonkul I just adore him! Of course there are romance with female characters too but the focus is rarely the romances.
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44. Kamen Rider Drive
Japanese Drama - 2014, 48 episodes
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45. Kamen Rider Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Chaser
Japanese Movie - 2016
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46. Guardian
Chinese Drama - 2018, 40 episodes
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47. O Indomável
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
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48. Project S The Series: SPIKE
Thai Drama - 2017, 8 episodes
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49. Project S The Series: Side by Side
Thai Drama - 2017, 8 episodes
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50. Masked Reunion
Japanese Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
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51. Real - Falso
Japanese Drama - 2019, 4 episodes
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52. Meu Colega de Quarto é um Detetive
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
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53. Crônicas Finais
Chinese Drama - 2020, 37 episodes
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54. A Jornada Através da Noite
Chinese Drama - 2020, 26 episodes
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55. Conto de Nove Caudas 1938
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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56. O Pior do Mal
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes