Fujoshi.info

Website
Name:	fujoshi.info
Owner/Maintainer:	Samantha Aburime
Dates:	17 September 2021
Type:	Informational
Fandom:	pan-fandom
URL:	https://www.fujoshi.info/
	Fujoshi.info Homepage. Image is from the danmei 'Tian Guan Ci Fu'
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	Contents 1 Tabs 1.1 Home; 1.2 LGBTQIA+ Resources; 1.3 Fujoshi / BL / Danmei 1.3.1 History and Definitions; 1.3.2 Misconceptions; 1.3.3 Resources; ; 1.4 Anti-Fan Archive; 1.5 Anti-Fujoshi & Transphobia; 1.6 Gei Komi ("Bara"); 1.7 How to Stop Misinformation; 1.8 Full Database; ; 2 Reception; 3 References/Further Reading;

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 Samantha 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^[1], and the website has been heavily edited since then to include three times the resources relating to scholars and professionals involved in these cultures^{[Notes 1]}.

This website was created as a means to educate Anglophone (English-speaking) fandom and share academic resources on the topics of Fujoshi, Boys Love, Yaoi, and Danmei media. Danmei, BL, and Yaoi fall under Queer Media Studies in Asia. It is a rich category of literature used to freely explore sexuality, gender identity, social politics, and relationship dynamics for those often not at liberty to do so.
Since at least 2015 in Anglophone fandom, anti-trans groups began spreading disinformation about these topics, and unfortunately, fan spaces have never fully recovered. Instead, they are riddled with xenophobia, misogyny, racism, misinformation, and miscommunication.
Here you will find over 330 resources to educate yourself and others on BL, Yaoi, Danmei, Anti-fan behaviors, Psychology, and LGBTQ+ history written by scholars and professionals in these fields.
Homepage as of 21 December 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

^ As seen on Wayback Machine, "over 100 resources", ^{Archived version} on September 16th, 2021 turned to "over 330 resources", ^{Archived version} on December 21st, 2023.

^ For those interested, I put together resources on BL/Yaoi/Fujoshi/Fudanshi I've encountered during my research these past few years for anyone who wants to learn more or start their own research, ^{Archived version} post by SamAburime on 17 September 2021.

[2] As seen on Wayback Machine, "over 100 resources", ^{Archived version} on September 16th, 2021 turned to "over 330 resources", ^{Archived version} on December 21st, 2023.

[1] For those interested, I put together resources on BL/Yaoi/Fujoshi/Fudanshi I've encountered during my research these past few years for anyone who wants to learn more or start their own research, ^{Archived version} post by SamAburime on 17 September 2021.

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