''Badi'', stylized as ''Bʌ́di'' (), was a monthly Japanese

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for

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men. Established in November 1994 by Terra Publications, the first edition was released in January 1995. The title comes from the Japanese pronunciation of "buddy".

Overview

The primary demographic of ''Badi'' was younger men (and admirers of younger men). The magazine featured articles on fashion, health, and relationships; community news and event listings; and stories and images in both photographic and gay manga formats. Issues of ''Badi'' were approximately 500–1000 pages, including several pages of glossy colour. Though the magazine included

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pictures and stories, ''Badi'' was not mainly a pornographic magazine.

There was also a

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section, as well as

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s from gay-related and gay-friendly businesses such as spas, clubs and hotels,

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s, cafes and restaurants, host bars (hustler bars),

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s, and retail shops. ''Badi'' announced in December 2018 that it would be folding, with the final issue to be published in March 2019.

References

External links

''Bʌ́di'' homepage
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