Includes BL manga.hwa.hua, danmei, & light novels releases in English print.
May also include non-BL works that are “BL-coded” aka clearly meant for audiences who enjoy reading BL. All release dates are subject to change, but I’m *usually* pretty good about keeping them updated.
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- yuri monthly paperback releases
- shojo/josei monthly paperback releases
- manhwa monthly paperback releases
So many great releases this month! I’m a sucker for age gap romances, so The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé looks good. I’m also excited for My New Boss is Goofy—I think I’ll have to buy that one. And then there’s the danmei Riverbay Road Men’s Dormitory, which I definitely want, plus the light novel The Summer Hikaru Died.
I think I’ll just get Riverbay Road Men’s Dormitory and The Summer Hikaru Died for now…and wait for more volumes of My New Boss is Goody to come out before buying.
What are yall getting this month?
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Man(ga/hwa/hua) & Comics
April 1st: Covenant Vol. 3
The explosive conclusion to the first arc of LySandra Vuong’s hit Webtoon Covenant—collected for the first time in print!
With the exorcists of the Church of Providence badly beaten after an encounter with the powerful demon Belial, Ezra is forced to confront his own shortcomings—and worse, his own lack of conviction. Without it and the power it brings, can he possibly stand against the forces of darkness threatening the city of Los Demonios? Meanwhile, Sunny—Ezra’s mysterious charge—continues to uncover frightening truths about his past. As the One Who Never Fell, is he ultimately more demon than human? Or something else entirely?
With lives on the line, Sunny and Ezra must make a difficult choice. How do you keep your faith when your world is falling apart?
April 1st: Perfect Buddy Vol. 3
COWORKERS WITH BENEFITS
In the aftermath of sleeping with his incredibly girthy coworker Baek Youngchan, Seo Hyunsoo is in a panic. Youngchan’s nonchalance doesn’t help matters. Shouldn’t it be a bigger deal that the two slept together after Hyunsoo got wasted at a work dinner? Instead, Hyunsoo and Youngchan agree to keep things casual…including the sex. With the arrival of a new team in the office—comprised of Hyunsoo’s ex-coworkers—everyone’s workloads increase, leading to first Youngchan, then Hyunsoo falling ill. As they nurse each other back to health, they realize their feelings are much stronger than casual. But can they own up to their feelings?
April 1st: Sweet Room Escape Vol. 2
FROM FREQUENT FLYER TO PRINCE CHARMING!
Although Haruto has abandoned his player lifestyle since meeting Albrecht, he’s not finding exclusivity as daunting anymore. The two continue to strike a win-win in their work and personal relationship until the cockblocking butler Raymond sows seeds of doubt about their future. With talks on the table about Al leaving Japan and even a potential fiancée, Haruto needs to reevaluate his feelings about the perfect gentleman who flipped his life on its head. Will Haruto have to fight the competition to stay beside Al? Or was their time together a fantasy that only existed behind closed doors?
**The final volume!**
April 1st: The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé 1
An outrageous BL manga about work, unlikely friends, and problems down there! At age 40, Takanashi is in the prime of his life, heading up a high-performing sales team and driving all the ladies crazy. Yet he turns them all down, because he has trouble performing in the bedroom! What will he do when a rising star on his team finds out his secret?!
The second sales division at Itsuboshi Trading Company is headed up by Mr. Takanashi, one of the firm’s top performer and a charismatic knockout at age 40. One of his subordinates is the equally hot, cool and calculating 26-year-old, Hiwatari. Practically every woman at the company has attempted to stir up an office romance with the magnetic Takanashi, but this dashing zaddy has turned them all down, because…he secretly has ED! Meanwhile, Hiwatari seems like a scary robot on the outside, but he’s actually looked up to Takanashi since he started working with him four years ago. When Hiwatari gets a chance to spend the evening with Takanashi, he reveals more than he means to!
An irresistible love comedy between a hot older man with a shameful secret and a cunning underling who becomes an unlikely confidant in his quest to once more stand proud and, ahem…erect!
April 1st: vs. LOVE Vol. 1
Two schools alike in dignity, in fair Japan where we set our scene. A Boys’ Love take on Romeo and Juliet between rival delinquents and their gangs! From the creator of Blood Night Market–also available from Seven Seas.
Fūun High and Raiden High are two rival schools locked in an intense turf war, led by their top students, Ibuki Marin and Tsuzumi Nikoru. But one day, away from the rivalry and fighting, the two gang leaders meet. Unaware they’re enemies, a love begins to blossom between them. Though they’re destined to be enemies, will these star-crossed lovers come together… or is this story destined to be a tragedy?
April 8th: Ask and You Will Receive, Vol. 1
Who will win when a bad boy player and a princely narcissist go head-to-head in bed?!
Unassuming office worker by day, seductive playboy by night—Shinobu Urakawa is living his best double life until the stuck-up prince of sales Hikaru Omoteya invades Shinobu’s after-hours sanctuary. Shinobu keeps hoping the straight Hikaru will get tired of crashing a gay bar, but he keeps coming back! When Shinobu notices the looks Hikaru keeps sending his way, he decides to play dirty to reclaim his nightly refuge.
It doesn’t take much to get Hikaru into bed. He’s surprisingly responsive to Shinobu’s every touch, and Shinobu’s plan of loving and leaving hits a setback when he can’t get enough of his prissy coworker. As one night turns into many, Shinobu starts to wonder if this is still revenge or if now he’s getting into something much sweeter…
April 8th: Crimson Spell, Vol. 7
A cursed prince turns into a raging demon whose lust can only be calmed by the skillful hands of one powerful sorcerer!
Prince Vald is struck by a curse that turns him into a demon! He seeks out a powerful sorcerer named Halvir to help break the curse, and the two go on an epic journey full of danger—and lust—in search of clues to break the young prince’s curse!
Vald’s body has been split into two entities—one spirit and one demon—and a battle of supremacy between them breaks out over Havi! The powerful sorcerer Asterdol seizes this opportunity to regain his true power, and in doing so brings forth a demon so powerful the fate of the world is at stake. Will Vald be able to return to his original form in time to confront this beast? And will he and Havi ever figure out a way to break Yug Verlind’s curse?
Is this a reprint run? Or are they just now getting to vol. 7 because vol. 6 came out in 2019…
April 8th: No Love Zone Vol. 3
OUT OF SIGHT, BUT NOT OUT OF MIND
When Eunkyum and Jihyuk have sex, things get intense—so intense that Jihyuk leaves Eunkyum in tears. Just when he’s trying to explain why he gets so out of control, they’re interrupted by an urgent business call that culminates in Jihyuk leaving the country. Will his absence be a relief for Eunkyum or the source of even more angst?
April 8th: The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Manga) Vol. 6
GEMS ARE A MIRROR OF YOURSELF…
Seigi is a Japanese university student working at Richard’s jewelry shop, Etranger. When Richard receives a new request from a client, Seigi finds himself tagging along to an auction for a piece of beautiful green jade that may be more special than it appears.
I think this one is also not actual BL but BL coded
April 8th: Worst Soulmate Ever: Proposal
Shishikura is an omega and Kotani is an alpha. Match made in heaven? No way!
Businessman Shishikura is an omega hungry for love, and his coworker Kotani is an alpha who hates Shishikura’s guts. When nature forces these two stubborn jerks to go from enemies to lovers, sparks will fly!
Impatient 29-year-old omega Shishikura has watched all his friends get married while his own romances keep fizzling out. Sparks fly when he starts up an enemies-with-benefits relationship with his alpha coworker Kotani. Despite the clash of their difficult personalities, their romance is undeniable, and the two begin dating. But when Shishikura brings up his desire to get married, Kotani refuses! Shishikura will have to get to the bottom of Kotani’s deep-seated issues about omegas before there can be any happily ever after.
April 15th: Cherry Blossoms After Winter: Volume 2
Never has a final year of high school had so many new beginnings. The second volume of the fan-favorite BL manhwa turned K-drama, now in print for the first time.
Seo Haebom had only just gotten used to having his friend-turned-distant-housemate, Jo Taesung, acknowledge his existence, but now it seems like they might actually be…friends again? As Taesung brings Haebom into his social circle, Haebom discovers not only how much he’s missed his childhood playmate, but how much more fun high school can be if he has the confidence to stop being such a wallflower.
But after so many years of a predictable—if lonely—life, Haebom now can’t seem to stop his world from changing too quickly. Just as he begins to enjoy his new normal, Taesung starts acting like he might want to change their relationship yet again, this time to something more than friends.
April 15th: PUNKS TRIANGLE
A young designer dreams of creating a look for his favorite model and finally gets his chance—unless his class partner screws things up! A Boys’ Love romcom about fanboys and hidden identities.
Fashion student Chiaki dreams of seeing his designs on the runway, worn by none other than Ai—the charismatic male model who changed his life. When a prestigious competition promises to make that dream come true, Chiaki is fired up to win. But his hopes are dashed when he’s paired with the clumsy and unfashionable Enaga for the project. One fateful night, after a run-in with some delinquents, Chiaki is unexpectedly saved by his idol Ai. Even more shocking, Ai seductively offers to teach him how to have fun at night…
Caught between the alluring, mysterious model he worships and a clumsy, rough-around-the-edges classmate who can’t seem to stay out of trouble (but may be hiding a surprising secret), Chiaki faces a heart-pounding, pure boy’s love dilemma that will turn his world upside down!
April 15th: The Little Bird Sleeps by the Sea
This heartfelt, emotional boys love oneshot explores themes of healing from trauma, grief, and family both by blood and by choice. A beautiful tearjerker with immersive, atmospheric art by prolific BL creator Yuu Minaduki.
Left devastated after the tragic death of his parents and sister, Yuuichi Tachibana adopts his seven-year-old nephew, Ayumu. Seeking a new beginning, he chooses to move them to a new house with a view of the ocean, hoping for a peaceful setting where they can concentrate on their healing.
There they meet Ryou Kurebayashi, who owns a neighborhood deli, and become regular customers. As Ryou and Yuuichi grow closer, learning about each other’s unfortunately similarly tragic pasts, they begin to support one another ― and Ayumu ― day by day, building a little family of their own by the sea.
April 22nd: Be My Worst Nightmare!, Vol. 2
Sayo Hoshikawa, a high schooler self-conscious about his height, thinks of his classmate Mashiba as a rival, even after Mashiba calls him cute. But then, when Sayo starts having erotic dreams about turning into a plushie and being messed with by Mashiba, his fantasies start permeating into reality! In one of these dreams, a mysterious boy kidnaps the plushie…
April 22nd: Fated NOT to Meet
Izumi, the sales ace with excellent grades, good looks and great communication skills, has someone he absolutely cannot lose to.
His name is Sendo, the most unlikable man who took the top spot from Izumi.
Izumi was the top salesman and fan favorite amongst the girls in the office… that is, until Sendo came along.
When a friend recruits him to be a plant for a gay dating app, Izumi agrees, so long as he never has to meet anyone in person. But when he makes a connection with “Kei”, the temptation to meet his new friend becomes irresistible. After all, even if they meet, it’s not like they actually have to start dating… right?!
Well, turns out “Kei” is none other than Izumi’s rival, Sendo! Moreover, what Sendo has in mind for Izumi isn’t exactly “dating,” and the intense pleasure that awaits them both might just be worth defying fate.
April 22nd: Gravitation: Collector’s Edition Vol. 5
LOVE IN THE CONCRETE JUNGLES OF NEW YORK!
Shuichi has been whisked away to none other than the United States! His relationship with Yuki now in shambles, Shuichi decides to make his American debut and forget all about Japan—Yuki included. But when Shuichi finally returns home, Yuki is there to greet him at the airport!
April 22nd: Lover Boy, Vol. 1
For Eunho Jung, there has always been one constant in life―his feelings for the boy-next-door, Jaeha Yoo. From a proposal at the age of three to a confession in his teenage years, the torch Eunho carries for the older man has never died out…not even when Jaeha got married. Now in college, a chance meeting leads Eunho to reconnect with the recently divorced Jaeha―and he’ll do everything in his power to make his crush see him for the potential lover he is, not the cute kid he was. Will this finally be the right time, right place for these two? Or will Jaeha’s inability to let love in lead them to crash and burn?
April 22nd: Minato’s Laundromat, Vol. 5
With Akira having settled his past romantic issues with Sakuma-sensei, Shin continues his relentless pursuit of the laundromat owner he loves so much. Just when Akira is invited to the Katsuki family Christmas party, he overhears that Asuka was in a relationship with Shuu while the two were away together. Meanwhile, Shin is set to tour a university in Tokyo, and he begs Akira to come with him!
April 22nd: My Oh My, Atami-kun, Vol. 2
Even though his good looks make him popular amongst girls, Atami-kun only likes boys. Falling in love and making new friends, Atami-kun is enjoying the summer of his first year of high school at his own leisurely pace. But when that slightly unpleasant boy from the class next door starts following him around, how will he react…?
April 22nd: Senpai, This Can’t Be Love! Brush Up, Vol. 2
The relationship between CG designer Kaneda and his boyfriend Yanase, the senpai he’s always idolized, has been going well. But when Kaneda finally gets time off to go home to see his family, he’s surprised to find that Yanase is visiting too! Blown away by Yanase’s passionate feelings, Kaneda resolves that he’s not going to fall behind Yanase as a coworker or as a lover…
April 22nd: Tamaki & Amane
Family, romance, friendship―endless relationships tether us to the people we love. From the Edo period to modern day Japan, the postwar era to the seventies, Tamaki and Amane’s fates intertwine time and time again.
*not BL* but labeled as LGBT
April 22nd: The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions, Vol. 6
Al and Akira have come to Chicago for the filming of a TV show. But in the plane’s cargo hold, Al ends up turning back into his human form! What bizarre method will he use to escape…?! Plus, the surprises don’t end there as Al finds out they’ll be staying with the movie producer he idolizes, Richard Carlisle. And for some reason, a problem arises on the set of the show?!
April 22nd: We’re Not Cut Out to Be Lovers, Volume 1
A large, animal-like mechanic x a Shiba Inu-like streamer!
Introducing the noisy neighbor of your nightmares: a Youtuber.
It’s been six months since broody auto-mechanic Kumazawa moved in next door to Koichi, a streamer who claims to be an expert on love. After one too many loud recordings, Kumazawa finally snaps and shows up at Koichi’s door… only to shut him up with a passionate kiss!
Kumazawa has no interest in pursuing a straight guy, but Koichi stops by night after night and won’t leave until he’s “satisfied.” Coming off the heels of a traumatic breakup in which his partner cheated, Kumazawa is convinced he and Koichi won’t work out, but Koichi is determined to persuade him otherwise. Can a physical relationship between two people who are totally NOT “meant to be” turn into something real…?
Ooo I’ve never heard of this one before…I’ll have to check it out
April 22nd: Yes, No, or Maybe? (Manga) Vol. 2
YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE ON THIS PLANET I’D BE WILLING TO TELL…AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHY YOU’RE THE LAST PERSON I’D WANT TO FIND OUT.
Princely news anchor Kunieda Kei has been spending time with animator Tsuzuki Ushio under the guise of the masked “Owari”…that is, until Ushio kissed him. To make matters worse, now the station’s network execs want him to take over as host for a major news program–and they won’t take “no” for an answer! But right when Kei’s at his lowest, who should call but Ushio, offering words of advice that ring all too familiar…
*double check listing on amazon for this one…kindle looks right but I think they put the light novel for the paperback. They should fix this closer to release date just double check before you buy!!*
Amazon(Kindle Link) | Bookshop
April 29th: Checkmate, Vol. 3
SEIZING THE OPENING
Soohyun’s game of seduction continues–he’s willing to surrender his body in exchange for the truth about Eunsung and Moon-seob. But as Eunsung opens up to him, he finds the other man to be surprisingly sincere, even worried about the danger he’d been unaware of. Could Soohyun have been wrong about Eunsung all along? As it dawns on him that Eunsung cares for him, will he also recognize that perhaps the rivalry between them was all in his head?
April 29th: ENNEAD Vol. 5
WINNER TAKES ALL
The battle that will decide the fate of Egypt’s throne draws nigh! Will Horus become the new ruler, or will Seth reclaim his seat of power? Meanwhile, truths from the past reveal themselves—and with them comes the identity of the one who cursed Horus!
has paperback or fancy hardcover~
April 29th: Happy Crappy Life, Volume 4
Back in the big city, the boys are struggling to find their place within the hustle and bustle. But now with salaries come opportunities to improve their threads, their hairdos as well as their bodies! May god help them…Or may it not!
April 29th: My New Boss is Goofy, Vol. 1
The manga that inspired the hit anime! When Momose changes jobs he finds his new boss isn’t intimidating—but he is a total airhead!
Forced to change jobs after being constantly bullied by his old boss, 26-year-old Momose Kentaro is understandably anxious about what’s in store for him at his new workplace. After all, what if his new boss ends up being just as cruel? However, Momose’s fears vanish once he meets Shirosaki Yuusei, a deadpan yet competent manager who is anything but scary. In fact, he’s actually a little…goofy! Check out the hilarious workplace comedy that inspired the hit anime!
I am soooo excited for this one!!!!
wait? Is this not BL? I could’ve sworn it was….*(It’s def BL coded lol)*
April 29th: The Dangerous Convenience Store Vol. 5
THE LONG GOODBYE
It’s been three years since Eui-joon last saw Gunwoo and there have been a lot of changes. Eui-joon no longer works his punishing graveyard shift at the convenience store, but instead works in sales at a small company where, as the newest employee, he’s constantly running errands for his boss. He’s even dating again, having found someone who reminds him of Gunwoo, but without all the hang-ups. The days of his whirlwind romance with Gunwoo are far behind him, until he receives a call from an unknown number. What will happen to Eui-joon’s new normal if Gunwoo suddenly shows back up in his life?
Danmei
April 15th: Riverbay Road Men’s Dormitory (Novel) Vol. 1
From Fei Tian Ye Xiang, the author of Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu and Dinghai Fusheng Records, comes a new modern-day romp!
One famous director rents out the rooms in his house to other gay men in hopes of writing more realistic characters for his novel. But can he get along with these very different men long enough for him to finish his story?
Multimillionaire movie director Zhang Yuwen has it all—fame, fortune, and a successful career. But what he really craves is to create a novel he can call true art. Passionate about this dream, he abandons the film industry to pursue writing full-time, only to hit an unexpected roadblock: his characters feel flat, lacking the authenticity he longs for. The problem? Zhang Yuwen has spent most of his life alone and hasn’t had much real-world interaction to draw from.
As a single gay man with a luxurious villa full of empty rooms, Zhang Yuwen comes up with an unconventional solution. Why not rent those rooms out to other gay men and use them as inspiration for his novel’s characters? Enter his four new roommates: Yan Jun, a single father; Chen Hong, a fitness coach; Zheng Weize, a shy young livestreamer; and Chang Jinxing, a playboy and aspiring photographer. Each brings their own unique story and quirks, giving Zhang Yuwen the perfect opportunity to study real people up close.
But as Zhang Yuwen dives deeper into their lives, one question remains: can these very different men manage to coexist long enough for him to finish his masterpiece? Or will the chaos of living together become the real story?
oooo I’ve also never heard of this one before, it sounds interesting!
April 22nd: KinnPorsche (Novel) Vol. 3
OLD FLAMES
Kinn and Porsche have finally found their way into each other’s hearts, but their happiness is short-lived. Kinn’s enigmatic ex, Tawan, has returned—and he’s determined to reclaim his place by Kinn’s side. As Porsche uncovers the truth about Kinn’s past with Tawan, insecurities begin to take hold. How can he compete with someone as polished and handsome as Tawan? Does Kinn truly care for Porsche—or is he just another fleeting affair?
When Porsche is accused of leaking the family’s secrets, Kinn swears to stand by him and prove his innocence. But is Kinn really on his side, or could this all be part of a plan to push him out and make way for Tawan instead?
Meanwhile, Porsche’s fellow bodyguard Pete delves into the betrayal threatening the family. His investigation into Vegas exposes hidden truths and draws him into a dangerous game he never expected to play.
Light Novels
April 15th: The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Light Novel) Vol. 10
This highly acclaimed mystery tale about a young man teaming up with a handsome jewelry appraiser inspired a popular anime–and a manga adaptation (also from Seven Seas)!
When Seigi Nakata rescued a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he got more than he bargained for! The appraiser is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert. Seigi hires him to appraise a family heirloom…and that is just the beginning. Together, they unlock the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones–and those who possess them.
*BL coded*
April 15th: The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 1 (light novel)
The bond between Yoshiki and Hikaru is a welcome escape from their isolated village. But one fateful day when the two boys meet up, Yoshiki can immediately tell something is off. Though the person standing before him wears Hikaru’s face, Yoshiki knows that his friend is…gone. It is then that Yoshiki makes a decision. Although things will never be as they once were, he would prefer this Hikaru to no Hikaru at all.
ooooo I’ve been meaning to check out his series and look at that cover omg…ok it’s going in the cart but I just got a bunch of new danmei I need to read first ㅠㅠ
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I just want you to know that I’ve been using these lists literally every single month since over a year to make sure I haven’t missed out on any releases and every time I do I always find sooo many I missed haha. So if it wasn’t for you making these I would’ve never even known about what are now some of my favorite BLs. So thank you so much for making these every month!
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This is such a validating comment. I appreciate it so much!!! I’ll work hard in the future to bring even better lists idk how but I’m going to do it haha
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same here every since rightstuf died you’ve been my lifesaver bl gods bless you
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