Entre Benedict Bridgerton y el BL: los límites del romance mainstream

What happens when a male character displays ambiguity or implied bisexuality in a series designed for heterosexual romance? In this episode of "Dani's Notes," we discuss the character of Benedict Bridgerton and the debate surrounding his sexuality, connecting it to the Boys' Love (BL) phenomenon: its production, consumption, and popularity among women. Why are relationships between men celebrated in BL… but generate discomfort when bisexuality appears in heterosexual romantic narratives? We reflect on female desire, the cultural market, and the boundaries between fantasy and fetishization (NOTE: this isn't about canceling tastes or idealizing genres, but about critically examining what we consume). Because fiction doesn't just entertain. It also constructs imaginaries about love, the body, and identity. 🌿 Thank you for being part of this conversation. 📚 Bibliography and references Aoyama, Tomoko & Hartley, Barbara (eds.). Girl Reading Girl in Japan. Routledge, 2010. McLelland, Mark. Male Homosexuality in Modern Japan. Routledge, 2000. McLelland, Mark et al. Boys Love Manga and Beyond. University Press of Mississippi, 2015. Nagaike, Kazumi. Fantasies of Cross-Dressing. Brill, 2012. Welker, James. “Beautiful, Borrowed, and Bent.” Signs, 2006. Butler, Judith. Undoing Gender. Routledge, 2004.