Yaoi is a genre of manga and anime that features homosexual relationships between male characters. The term comes from the Japanese words "yama nashi, ochiba ni tatsu," which translates to "no climax, no conclusion." This phrase was coined by the editor of a magazine who complained about the lack of resolution in some stories he had received for publication. However, it has since been adopted as a term to describe this particular genre of media that focuses on male-male relationships and is often targeted towards female audiences.