'DRAWN THIS WAY' is the animated deep dive into queer expression you didn’t know you needed

You may not have heard of Charlie David (shame on you), but if you are a gay man, you have definitely seen some of his prolific handiwork on TV or online. Queerguru first noticed him some 20 years ago when he starred in Dante’s Cove, a very successful queer supernatural soap opera that ran for three seasons. (He was also in the boy band 4Now somewhere along the line!) However, since then, this one-time actor has turned into the CEO of a flourishing production company of film, television, digital media and audio projects.

Border2Border are the people behind Avocado Toast The Series, I’m A Pornstar, Balls, Dating Unlocked, Shadowlands, Sex Club 101 etc etc. and they have picked up a fair amount of Awards along the way. Now, news has reached us from their Canadian HQ on their latest project, which has just gone online. (YouTube FREE),

Drawn This Way is the animated deep dive into queer expression you didn’t know you needed — but absolutely do. Hosted by the hilarious duo Andy Cheng and Cara Connors, this bold documentary peels back the glittery curtain on the world of LGBTQ+ representation in comics, video games, animation, and cartoon fandom. From the bulging leather fantasies of Tom of Finland to Bugs Bunny slaying in drag, animation has always been a playground for queer imagination. These icons — sexy, strange, and subversive — sparked curiosity and desire for generations of gay and bisexual men. But when did this g(art) movement begin?

And how did artists manage to sneak such unapologetically queer themes into mainstream culture? What sets Drawn This Way apart is how it blends academic curiosity with raw, masculine sexuality. It’s not just smart — it’s sexy AND smart. You’ll hear from artists who open up about their own sexual awakenings and coming-out journeys, often sparked by a crush on an animated hero or a fantasy drawn in secret. For anyone who’s ever looked at a comic and thought “wait… is this turning me on?” — this documentary gets it. We explore the evolution of queer-coded characters, the role of fetish in fantasy art, and why so many gay men still feel deeply connected to animated storytelling. It’s a documentary that doesn’t just celebrate queer creators — it celebrates you, the audience who found identity, escape, and erotic power in a medium that has always welcomed outsiders. Whether you’re obsessed with superhero comics, video game heartthrobs, or vintage animation with homoerotic undertones, you’ll see your story reflected here.

And best of all, the doc doesn’t flinch — it treats gay art and desire with the same respect the mainstream gives its caped crusaders. This is our culture. And it’s time the world took it seriously. So come get animated — this isn’t just a nostalgia trip. It’s a love letter to every queer kid who turned to cartoons, comics, and games to feel seen, turned on, or empowered.

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‘DRAWN THIS WAY’ is the animated deep dive into queer expression you didn’t know you needed