Yaoi is an acronym from the Japanese phrase yama nashi, ochi nashi, imi nashi, which translates to "no climax, no fall, no meaning". The term was originally used to describe a fan-produced genre of Japanese manga and anime focusing on romantic and sexual relationships between male characters, created by female artists for a female audience. It has since evolved into the broader term "Boys' Love" (BL) and is used to describe a wide range of fictional media, including professional works.
