Assuming you mean fujoshi: Yeah. The term has been used in Japan for 20 years now by fans as a positive fandom term to the extent that anime, manga, etc is actively titled in tribute to, and marketed toward, both[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Early “fudanshi” terminology research result: the term goes back at least until 2007. Fudanshism: Fudanshi Shugi (manga) by mangaka Morishigeγγγ³γ·γΊγ βθ η·εδΈ»ηΎ©β (Japanese)Published: Jul 20, 2007 to Oct 15, 2010 Miyano Amata, known as the “Perfect Prince” for his intelligence, looks, and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I don’t have any clear sources on this either, unfortunately. I do know for a fact that fundanshi is used (and likely originated) in japan as well. My best guess would be that it was coined in Japanese ‘fujoshi’ fandom[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…