What is shonen-ai?

Answer 1

Shonen-ai means "boy love", and references manga/anime that contains romantic involvement between two guys. It tends to be more romantic and not very sexual. Yaoi is the more sexual version of shonen-ai, and is typically pornographic. Shonen-ai means "boy love", and references manga/anime that contains romantic involvement between two guys. It tends to be more romantic and not very sexual. Yaoi is the more sexual version of shonen-ai, and is typically pornographic.

Answer 2

Boy's love. Homosexuality anime. Most of the time, the main character isn't even gay, he just so happens to be in love with the particular man. It's usually romantic with a little sadness involved. It's in the subject with yaoi. Yaoi is hardcore guy on guy, usually one volume, stories.