Welcome to Chrysanthemum Play.  This website, opened January 2010, is focused on the appriciation of a particular type of Japanese art: boys love doujinshi.  "Boys love" is the portrayal of romantically involved male characters, intended primarily for the consumption of women; doujinshi are amateur graphic novels, produced by a distinctive subculture in Japan.   Please click on the "About" link to learn more about this site, or choose any of the pages above for shopping tips, research, maps, pictures and links focused on these unique books.

5 May 2014

Akadot Retail is having a major sale of yaoi/BL books.  Put together a quick list of recommended titles.

~ Akaitsuru