
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.
I also added volumes…which…sigh…is so hard to find accurate info on especially if the webtoon isn’t complete yet. So, I just put what I know—feel free to correct me!
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June 3rd: I Hear the Sunspot: Four Seasons Volume 3

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Though handsome and well-liked, Kohei Sugihara has led a gloomy and withdrawn existence ever since he developed severe hearing loss in junior high. But in college, a chance encounter with his ever optimistic classmate Taichi Sagawa ignites an undeniable shared spark that eventually blossoms into love.
Graduation nears for Kohei, and with a job offer in hand from his top choice, he embarks on a summer internship to ease the transition. However, the experience quickly turns into a trial by fire, leaving Kohei struggling to find his way among the sometimes divisive opinions of his new coworkers.
“I’m always gonna be there to lift you to your feet.
Even when we get into a fight, I’m still on your side!”
Man(ga/hwa/hua) & Comics
June 3rd: Boyfriends. Volume Four: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel

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or those who love LGBTQIA+ romance and slice-of-life stories, this is a comic about four college students who begin a polyamorous relationship and navigate the adventure that is their dating life.
Boyfriends. is one of the most popular romance titles on the WEBTOON platform.
Boys, sweet boys!
Boyfriends. is the polyamorous story of a jock, a nerd, a prep, and a goth who are learning to love one another and make a four-person relationship work in their own sweet way. Through navigating the adventures of dating life, the boyfriends come to understand themselves and each other better.
June 3rd: Crossplay Love: Otaku x Punk Vol. 12

Tags: romcom, crossdressing
Volumes: 12/?
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A CONFESSION AT LAST?
The chaotic school festival is over at last, and Jun Nakamura has successfully conquered his trauma. Just as everything is almost back to normal, Nakamura surprises everyone by confessing his love to Hana! How will Hana respond to his raw confession?! Find out in the twelfth installment of this boundlessly convoluted crossplaying romantic comedy!
June 3rd: Imitation Play

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If you’ve got no objections…
I’ll spend tonight with you.
Bar manager Nagisa has been in one-sided love with his coworker, Haruma, for two years… so when Haruma breaks up with his girlfriend, Nagisa assumes he doesn’t stand a chance. And since he can’t be with the one he loves, anyone else will do for the night.
When Haruma stops Nagisa going home with his hookup, Nagisa suggests they go home together instead… the last thing he expects is for Haruma to agree.
Sex is one thing, love is another. There’s no way Haruma could love Nagisa the way he loved his girlfriend… is there?
June 3rd: Wails of the Bound: Return, Volume 1

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Alpha Keisuke Takaba and his Omega Mate, Miyabi Karasuma, are finally living and working together in blissful harmony–despite Karasuma being Takaba’s boss! But when Takaba is transferred to a new department, their perfect world is once again turned upside down. Will Takaba prove his worth in the entertainment world and find the confidence to work side by side with his Mate? Or will the proximity to a new alpha acquaintance ruin everything when Takaba’s possessive instincts kick in like never before?
June 3rd: Young Men in Love: New Romance

Tags: comic/graphic novel
Volumes: 1/1?
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STORY SUMMARIES
Blazing Ahead: Drake and Sam are two rivals at a superhero academy where Drake has always been the top student. But he feels threatened by this new student, Sam. But when they end up being the last heroes standing against villains destroying the city, hey realize the intense emotions they felt were actually signs of their feelings for each other. Together they make their stand against the bad guys.
Boys Will Be Toys: A Toy Story-style romance. A new toy shows up, Ricky Rifle, and one of the other toys, Franklin Farmer, develops a crush on him. Turns out Ricky feels the same way about Franklin, but before they can tell each other, Franklin gets taken away. Eventually, Ricky’s time comes as well and the two are finally reunited in the attic…
June 10th: Black or White, Vol. 10

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For these two typecast actors, love can’t always be black or white.
Shin is an actor whose awkward personality has gotten him typecast as the villain, whereas his secret lover Shige garners all the prime princely roles. As their careers advance, can these two endure all eyes being on them not just in public but in private too?
Shin knows that his lover, Shige, is hiding something from him, but he decides to be patient and wait for Shige to open up about it. Before he can, however, the conniving actress Fukui approaches Shin to inform him she’s the niece of the CEO of Shige’s talent agency and that she’d like for Shin and her uncle to meet. Shin promptly declines, but it’s not long before he finds himself questioning if he really is okay with being the only one left in the dark. Soon, the situation begins to affect his work, and it’s then that CEO Asakusa pays him another visit!
June 10th: Comic Party Wonder Love, Volume 3

Tags: opposites attract
Volumes: 3/?
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Raizo and TOS are two men who also write BL in their spare time. Raizo is a cool, laidback and handsome guy whose dark BL style is popular, while TOS has a light and fluffy writing, but is less popular due to his social awkwardness and difficulty communicating. Even though they are complete opposites in everything, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another…
June 10th: I Didn’t Mean to Fall in Love -double-

Tags: mature
Volume: sequel of I Didn’t Mean to Fall in Love (twoshot)
Order: Amazon | Bookshop
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June 10th: Sweet or Bitter Love

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In this day and age, same-sex marriage has become the norm. After failing at both marriage hunting and relationships, I have recklessly fallen in love with my coworker, Odajima, a super high-spec, perfect, handsome man.
In an age when same-sex marriage is the norm…
Gloomy office worker Ichigi has totally given up on marriage. After all, marriage isn’t the key to happiness! Ichigi is perfectly happy to be on his own! Besides, it’s not like his long-unrequited crush on his colleague, Odajima, is going anywhere…
That is, until Ichigi braves a blind date only to find himself face-to-face with Mr. Perfect! Weirder still, Odajima seems enthusiastic about partnering up with Ichigi, and makes a shocking proposition: “Why don’t we try living together for just one year?”
How is Ichigi supposed to keep his feelings for Odajima hidden for a whole year?! Plus, there’s no way Odajima could be serious about marrying someone like him… is there?
June 10th: The World’s Greatest First Love, Vol. 18

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A fresh start turns sour after a manga editor’s new boss turns out to be his ill-fated first love!
When Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he’s not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame. Ritsu’s determined to leave all that in the past—but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future?
Tired of accusations that family connections got him his current position, Ritsu Onodera quits his job as an editor at his father’s company and transfers to Marukawa Publishing. Once there, he is assigned to the shojo manga editorial department—something he has no interest in and no experience with! Having sworn he’d never fall in love again, the last thing he wants to do is work on love stories. To make matters worse, it turns out that his overbearing boss, Masamune Takano, is actually his first love from high school!
June 17th: After School Etude Vol. 3

Tags: mature, ballet
Volumes: 3/?
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Love hits the right notes in this Boys’ Love manga about two unlikely dance partners who make the perfect pair.
When Minobe Chihiro is admitted to a private arts academy to study ballet, the last person he expects to train with is surly second year Ichinomiya Shun. Yet by some stroke of luck, the two have been paired up for their school’s mandatory pas de deux practice. While Minobe has fallen at fist sight for Ichinomiya’s superior dance sense, the second-year’s attitude leaves a lot to be desired. For Ichinomiya, paired with Minobe as a dance partner is not how he’d like to be spending his time. The grumpy upperclassman has his walls up, but Minobe’s puppy-like affection might be just what he needs!
June 17th: I’m Here, Beside You, Vol. 2
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Ever since Ibuki spilled the beans to Baba about his time leap, their relationship has grown closer than ever! The two even teamed up to stop Baba’s sister’s murder. But when the day of the incident passes and nothing happens, Ibuki realizes the future has changed. Does this mean Baba’s sister is safe? As Baba grows distrustful, will Ibuki be able to protect this new life…?
June 17th: Love is an Illusion! Vol. 7

Tags: omegaverse
Volumes: 7/7 *final volume*
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The hit Boys’ Love omegaverse webtoon from Lezhin is now in print! In this Mature-rated romcom, a man who thinks he’s an Alpha finds out that he isn’t…when he gets up close and personal with an Alpha who sees through him.
Hye-sung spent his entire life believing he was an alpha, the jackpot of the genetic lottery. His world is flipped upside down when he learns that he isn’t a dominating alpha, but a submissive omega instead! His frustration redlines whenever he crosses paths with the handsome Dojin, a true alpha. Supposedly, Dojin can’t stand omegas, but sparks fly when he butts heads with Hye-sung, and their explosive arguments set off an unexpectedly spicy relationship. Is their sizzling chemistry truly just pheromones?!
This global digital hit is coming to print at last in deluxe English-language paperbacks, featuring the black-and-white comic with beautiful color inserts.
June 17th: My Adorable Betrothed

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Leo, the son of a wealthy family, is the silent and shy adopted brother of the cool and regal Sui. When they were born, their parents predicted they would be wed, and after Leo’s parents died he joined the family officially, but his relationship to Sui changed forever.
Leo and Sui have been “engaged” since their parents introduced them in childhood… but in the years that followed, they were barely even friends.
That is, until much later, when Leo’s parents passed away and he was adopted into Sui’s family. As the “brothers” grew closer in adulthood, they could no longer resist their attraction to each other… and yet, they remain unwed.
Ignoring the pressure from Sui’s parents to tie the knot, the two live together in blissful sin. Despite Leo’s encouragement, Sui resists the urgency of marriage, hoping to keep his adorable betrothed all to himself just a little longer…
June 17th: Radio Storm, Vol. 1

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Are love and salvation possible at the end of the world? For core-user Sak, such a dream is unthinkable. Bullied by his peers at the war academy for his seemingly useless abilities, Sak spends every day focused only on survival. But when a deadly plague compromises the haven of his school, fantasy suddenly starts looking a whole lot more like reality. Now Sak must find his Caller―a person who amplifies his powers and who he’ll feel an innate, deep sense of affection for. The only problem? When he finally meets his stranger, he thinks Sak has lost his mind! In the face of unreciprocated feelings, weaponized distrust, and life-or-death stakes, can Sak and his Caller meet on the same wavelength? Or will their journey lead them to a hell of regret…?
I am so so so excited for this one!
June 17th: Shout Loud, My Heart

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A sexy new BL one-shot manga that will seduce you with its sultry tones! A rocker meets a smooth-talker and falls deeper and deeper…until he finds himself longing for more…
Ages 18 and up only.
College student Gen plays guitar in a rock band called Eve. At a gig one night, he meets a man named Mike. Mike’s the kind of person who has no trouble saying what’s on his mind, and Gen soon finds himself captivated by this smooth, handsome voice. The next day, the two meet again when they realize they go to the same college. Be it on stage or in casual conversation, Gen finds himself more and more captivated by Mike’s voice. The more time the two spend together, the more Gen realizes it’s more than just Mike’s voice he’s attracted to…
June 17th: The New Recruit, Vol. 3

Tags: mature, drama, office romance
Volumes: 3/3 *final vol.*
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The full-color webtoon/manhwa (comic) about a steamy Boys’ Love office romance. Inspired the K-Drama The New Employee!
Seunghyun spent his 20s following his crush through college and grad school, only to wind up totally single and with no idea where to go in his career. When he manages to land an internship at a competitive marketing company, he’s ready for a fresh start without worrying over unrequited love. Except he’s put under the handsome workaholic Kim Jongchan, whose hot and cold attitude leaves Seunghyun flustered. And worse yet, his crush from school works in the same company too! Will Seunghyun survive his first job and a potential first relationship?
June 17th: Twilight Out of Focus Box Set

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This collector’s box set contains volumes 1-4 of the Twilight Out of Focus series and includes a special booklet with U.S.-edition-exclusive art, a never-before translated short story, and all-new full-color illustrations.
Second-years Mao Tsuchiya and Hisashi Otomo make three promises: 1) That Mao will never tell anyone that Hisashi is gay and has a boyfriend, 2) That Hisashi will never think of Mao “in that way,” and 3) That they’ll always knock before entering, in case someone is having some “private time.” The two’s ground rules should ensure a peaceful life together in their dorm, but life is never as simple as it should be, and some things are not so easily promised…
honestly, I wish we got more box sets because I hate having to wait for new volumes. I might get this even tho it’s not my usual style…
June 24th: BLACK BLOOD

Tags: sci-fi
Volumes: 1/1 onshot
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A Boys’ Love sci-fi manga that pushes the boundaries on the meaning of love.
Ethan, a battle-weary cyborg soldier, retreats to a tranquil planet in search of peace. There, he meets Mikhail, a gentle botanist whose warm smile and delicate touch seem almost fragile. Ethan finds himself inexplicably drawn to Mikhail, experiencing a restless unease whenever they’re together. He longs to touch, to cherish—feelings that are undeniably human. Bewildered by the feelings stirring within him, Ethan begins to question if he truly has a heart after all.
June 24th: Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide, Volume 6

Tags: slice-of-life
Volumes: 6/?
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Super serious Asahi Suzumura and laidback, easygoing Mitsuki Sayama might seem like an odd couple, but they made a deal; they’ll vacation around the world and when they get back to Japan, they’ll get married.
As they travel from country to country, the different people, cultures and cuisine they encounter begin to bring them closer together. After all they’re not just learning about the world, but about themselves too.
❌June 24th:❌➡️July 1st: Punch Drunk Love Vol. 3

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A full-color romantic comedy about a soft man hoping for some hard love…and maybe getting it from the new guy at work.
Seon-woo knows he’s painfully average in every way, but he can’t help pining for the hot new manager at work, Tae-moon. There’s no way to tell if Tae-moon is even into men, or if he’s the kind of dominant lover that submissive virgin Seon-woo yearns for in his deepest fantasies. All that changes when Seon-woo catches a glimpse of Tae-moon’s phone notifications during a meeting. Those steamy messages coming through confirm everything Seon-woo’s hoped for. He just needs to convince Tae-moon to give in to a night of passion, where Seon-woo will prove he can take anything Tae-moon throws at him…and then some!
❌June 24th:❌➡️July 1st: SANCTIFY: Lost Paradise

Tags: supernatural
Volumes: spinoff of Sanctify
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The spinoff bonus volume of sexy, supernatural boys love series Sanctify.
Happiness slips through our fingers the moment we reach for it… And once it’s gone, it’s lost forever.
Two years after Gilbert’s demise, Lance is plagued by visions of his partner. Unable to reconcile the truth of their past lives with the tangled tragedy of their present, Lance has pushed himself to the absolute limits of his power as an Exorcist… and his body bears the scars of his self-destruction.
Called to investigate a new string of serial murders, Lance discovers a connection to The List of Hell: a sinister artifact similar to Gilbert’s. With nothing left to lose, Lance dives into the case, and a familiar foe reappears… In the end, can long-lost promises ever be fulfilled?
This title contains graphic violence, gore and sexual content, including sexual assault. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.
Danmei
June 3rd: Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu (Novel) Vol. 2

Tags:
Volumes: 2/?
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CRIMES OF PASSION
Although the Department of Exorcism has successfully thwarted the fox yao’s attempts to infiltrate the imperial examinations, Hongjun, Li Jinglong, and their companions are no closer to uncovering the identity of the yao king of Chang’an. Investigations stall until the group stumbles across a series of bloody murders in the capital.
What appears to be a gruesome coincidence soon points to a larger plot as Hongjun and Li Jinglong discover evidence of yao involvement. Yet as the clues pile up, the group fears their enemies’ goals go far beyond murder: They may have their sights set on the emperor himself. Hongjun and Li Jinglong’s growing bond is tested as the fate of the empire—and their very lives—are put on the line in the hunt for the mastermind lurking in the city’s shadows.
June 10th: Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben (Novel) Vol. 5

Tags: sci-fi, mature
Volumes: 5/?
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ENTER THE INFERNO
Racing to find a cure to Xie Xue’s illness, He Yu and Xie Qingcheng’s investigation into the forbidden drug RN-13 grows riskier with each new clue they discover. Along the trail of murdered professors and missing young women they uncover an unconscionable crime, and those responsible for it will stop at nothing to bury the truth.
Even worse, the shadowy forces are eager to get their hands on the unique powers of He Yu’s blood toxin. And despite his unwillingness to accept his former patient’s feelings for him, Xie Qingcheng refuses to let He Yu face this great peril alone.
June 10th: Run Wild: Sa Ye (Novel) Vol. 2

Tags: drama, psychological
Volumes: 2/3
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A MOMENT ON THE LIPS
Since that night of revelry with charming slacker Gu Fei and their unexpected kiss, Jiang Cheng has been spiraling. Was it the spark of something real or a drunken mistake?
After all, in this nothing town, Jiang Cheng cherishes the bonds he’s formed with Gu Fei and his curious sister Gu Miao. But that kiss… If—or when—Gu Fei finds out how much it meant to Jiang Cheng, would everything he’s built unravel?
Thankfully, between modeling for Gu Fei’s risqué photoshoots and gearing up for the upcoming basketball showdown with Class Five, Jiang Cheng has plenty to busy himself with. Yet the more time he spends laughing with Gu Fei, the harder it becomes to deny his feelings. When push comes to shove and tensions reach a boiling point, will Gu Fei rise to the occasion or will Jiang Cheng be left out in the cold?
June 24th: Dinghai Fusheng Records (Novel) Vol. 1 (Special & Regular Edition)

Tags: fantasy
Volumes: 1/?
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Once, ancient China was brimming with magic…but three hundred years ago, the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth dried up in the Silence of All Magic. Hundreds of years with no spiritual qi have allowed resentment to build unchecked, and it’s only a matter of time before calamity descends and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction. Once-powerful exorcists have done their best to preserve their legacy in the centuries since, but now only one remains: Chen Xing, now tasked with venturing out into the war-torn world to prevent the impending apocalypse.
Chen Xing’s sole magical ability is a heart lamp, a supernatural light source that’s supposed to guide him to the destined Protector who will fight at his side. The heart lamp picks Xiang Shu, a mysterious stranger with no interest in being a hero—but fate has other plans for them both. A terrifying conspiracy looms over the Divine Land, and whether Xiang Shu likes it or not, Chen Xing may be his only hope of thwarting the impending darkness.
This limited Special Edition contains the Regular Edition, but with bonus merchandise shrinkwrapped to the book: a double-sided bookmark, a lined notebook, a set of five trading cards, and a sticker sheet. Don’t miss the new art from guest artists included in this special merch!
June 24th: Peerless (Novel) Vol. 4

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In this historical wuxia tale, two rival investigators try to get to the bottom of a mystery…and their own complicated feelings.
On a snowy night, an envoy sent by the Kingdom of Khotan is ambushed on the road, massacred with his escort. Not a living soul remains, and the attackers vanish—along with a precious jade intended as tribute to the Emperor of Sui. A member of the emperor’s secret intelligence agency, the Jiejian Bureau, pursues the case: the formidable deputy chief, Feng Xiao. His investigation takes him to Liugong City, where top martial artists from across the land gather for a mysterious auction.
But a rival intelligence agency, the Zuoyue Bureau, has business in the same city—and they have sent Cui Buqu, an ailing but brilliant man who hides more secrets than even Feng Xiao. Equally proud, the two immediately clash in a battle of wits, but neither can crack the case alone. To solve the mystery before the trail goes cold, they will have to join hands to uncover the truth…however unwillingly.
This historical fiction mystery about powerful martial artists (wuxia) built around the desire between two men (danmei) takes place in the same universe as the beloved novel series Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu. The Seven Seas English-language edition will feature uncensored text and exclusive new art.
Light Novels
June 17th: The Mimosa Confessions (Light Novel) Vol. 4

Tags: school slice of life, drama
*Not BL* (I think) just deals with lgbt topics
Volumes: 4/?
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A high school LGBT+ story of love and transformation—from the award-winning author of The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes (which inspired an anime film) and Wait For Me Yesterday in Spring!
Growing up in a dreary suburb, Sakuma has little to brighten his humdrum days aside from his best friend. The bright, talented, and attractive Ushio seems to have everything Sakuma lacks, and his good looks, academics, and athletic prowess make him popular with the girls at school. Past trauma—and an understandable inferiority complex—slowly drive the two apart, and by the time they enter high school, they hardly even speak anymore. Thus, Sakuma finds himself alone.
Against all odds, he eventually gains a friend in Natsuki, the sweetest girl in class. The two hit it off gushing about their favorite novels, and he falls head over heels for her. But that very same night, he stumbles upon an unexpected sight while walking through a familiar park: his old friend Ushio, dressed in a full-blown schoolgirl’s uniform and sobbing uncontrollably.
Specials
Publang is doing preorders for the novel Define the Relationship, volumes 1 & 2 from May 17th- June 17th…If anyone is interested…I may also be interested UGH RIP my moneys. They have a limited and regular edition.


it’s quite expensive but it looks so gooooooood
omegaverse & mafia print releases:
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