
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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*update 7/7* forgot to add:
July 22nd: Suzuki-kun’s Mindful Life, Vol. 1

Tags: school life
Volume: 1/2? i think
*click for blurb*
Looks can be deceiving. After all, one glance at the towering and intimidating Kaoru Suzuki is enough to send people packing…and get others riled up for a fight. But the guy’s actually a softie inside, as well as a flower lover and an avid baker, to boot! When Suzuki gets harassed on the train, a delicate but unexpectedly tough boy swoops in to save the day. This unlikely duo kicks off a friendship that proves that what you see isn’t always what you get!
Man(ga/hwa/hua) & Comics
July 1st: BL Game Rebirth: My New Life as the Hero’s Younger Brother Vol. 1

Tags: comedy, isekai
Volume: 1/?
*click for blurb*
One Boys’ Love fan gets the ultimate fujoshi experience when they’re reincarnated into a BL game as the brand-new main character!
When an office lady is reincarnated into the world of a spicy BL game she played, she’s shocked to find out that she’s now part of the story…as the younger brother of the main character! What’s more, by the time “Akira” realizes what’s going on, his older brother has already gotten together with one of the game’s love interests! But what about the other boys? How will they cope with losing out on the beloved main character? And what’s in store for the main pair after the credits roll? Akira couldn’t have asked to be in a more delicious position! But the weird thing is…he doesn’t remember there being a younger brother when he played the game?!
July 1st: Daybreak, Vol. 1: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel

Tags: light hearted, super adorable, slice-of-life
Volume: 1/?
*click for blurb*
They’re crushing, there’s chemistry, and they’re totally clueless.
Marcus has a crush, and Cog is completely unprepared for the hijinks that follow. Hopefully in their efforts to grow closer, they can brighten each other’s day.
It’s senior year and Marcus and Cog, two students from different friend groups, just started hanging out. Between Marcus making lunch for Cog, Cog walking Marcus home, and accidental paper-eating incidents, they start to see one another in a new light.
Marcus is a wholesome sweetheart and Cog is easily overwhelmed, so who knows how long it will take for either of them to confess their crush. But as long as Marcus and Cog get to spend time together, they don’t mind taking their time.
This volume collects episodes 1 to 52 of the endearing WEBTOON comic with almost 90 million reads, Daybreak.
❌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
*click for blurb*
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.
July 1st: The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé 2

Tags: comedy, age-gap, coworkers
Volume: 2/?
check out my vol. 1 review here~
*click for blurb*
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?!
“I’ll help you cure your erectile dysfunction!”
Takanashi, Itsuboshi Trading’s flawless sales team leader, has a secret–He has ED, and it just so happens that the only one who can make his tower stand is his merciless and cold subordinate, Hiwatari! Yet rather than be turned off by this shocking revelation, Hiwatari–a diehard fanboy of Takanashi’s–seems turned on if anything. Following a wild turn of events including a nude showdown at a bathhouse, Hiwatari makes a daring proposal that brings the two of them even closer together. Now, as Takanashi makes progress with his ED, it’s Hiwatari’s turn to work through his own shortcomings. Things heat up, and Hiwatari’s icy exterior melts!
July 8th: 23:45 Re;

Tags: supernatural, slice-of-life
Volume: spin-off of 23:45
*click for blurb*
Mimori Seo is a ghost.
Rather, he was a ghost (or something like it) for a whole year while his body lay in a coma recovering from a near-fatal fall. At least, that’s according to the story Iku Kurihara—a local convenience store clerk who for some reason has been visiting Mimori’s dreams—tells when he suddenly confesses his love to Mimori. But is that love meant for Mimori, or a phantom of the past he doesn’t even remember?
Find out in this adult, after-dark spin-off to the bittersweet 23:45!
18+
July 8th: Ask and You Will Receive, Vol. 2

Tags: office romance
Volume: 2/?
*click for blurb*
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.
Shinobu wasn’t planning on anything serious when he seduced Hikaru. He certainly wasn’t expecting to end up basically dating the guy. Hikaru is a lot sweeter than Shinobu expected, though, and making him smile is almost as good as taking him to bed. But just because he can admit he likes his old nemesis doesn’t mean he wants everyone to know!
July 8th: At 25:00 in Akasaka Vol. 4

Tags: drama, mature
Volume: 4/?
*click for blurb*
HOMECOMING OF THE HEART
Hayama Asami and Shirasaki Yuki decide to visit home for a former classmate’s wedding. But Hayama hasn’t been back in years. His parents’ home just makes him uncomfortable and memories of awkward years at school come back to him. Hayama only briefly interacted with Shirasaki in school, but the young man left an impression on him.
July 8th: My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie 3

Tags: supernatural
Volume: 3/?
check out my vol. 1 review here~
*click for blurb*
After Nijio’s ex-partner tried and failed to come between them, and after so many successful cases together, Nijio and Osuke’s relationship has deepened. But right as they finally begin to trust each other as partners, Osuke’s older brother and sister come knocking at Divine Inspiration! Osuke’s overprotective siblings are raring to take their precious little brother back home where he’ll be safe and sound. But Nijio might have something to say about that. And just why do Osuke’s older siblings recognize Nijio? And what does this have to do with Osuke’s powers?
July 8th: My Younger Knight Takes Care of Me in Another World Vol. 1

Tags: isekai, mature
Volume: 1/2
*click for blurb*
A sexy Boys’ Love isekai about an overworked salaryman who winds up in another world and under the protection of a handsome knight with a secret!
Mitsuki is an ordinary thirty-something office worker leading a monotonous 9-to-5 life. His hum-drum routine is suddenly shattered when he tries to help a girl in distress, only to be unexpectedly transported to a different world. While the girl is meant to be there, Mitsuki is out of place, and nobody knows what to do with him. Fortunately, Volk, a striking and noble knight, takes it upon himself to care for Mitsuki–even gently tending to him after he’s rendered unconscious from an injury. But when Mitsuki comes to, it’s not Volk next to him but a large black wolf! Just who–or what–is Volk and how is Mitsuki expected to survive in this unfamiliar world?
July 8th: The Big Apple Vol. 3

Tags: supernatural thriller
Volume: 3/?
*click for blurb*
BOUND TO DEATH
Joachim’s plan to break up with Juergen has spun totally out of control. Juergen caught him in a lie, and now he’s got the sniper handcuffed and trapped in his apartment, making sure they make the most of their last days together. But Joachim has a date with death he absolutely can’t miss. Can he escape and take out the Chechen’s boss before time runs out?
A gorgeously illustrated BL webtoon about a man leading a double life and his handsome lover who will stop at nothing to save their relationship!
July 8th: The Feisty Omega and His Twin Mates Vol. 1

Tags: omegaverse, mature
Volume: 1/?
*click for blurb*
When one omega is rescued by a set of alpha twins, he finds his whole life turned upside down in this omegaverse Boys’ Love manga!
Takahina Natsuo is an omega who has lived a life pretending to be a beta to protect himself from the predatory alphas around him. Despite his precautions, Natsuo suddenly goes into heat on his way to a job interview and is nearly attacked! Thankfully, a pair of elite alpha twins, Yuya and Tomoya, manage to save him in the nick of time. However, instead of feeling at ease, Natsuo can’t resist the intense attraction he feels around these two brothers–which means that he’s found his fated mate! Problem is…which one of them is it?!
A sexy BL omegaverse romp where a reluctant omega learns that two lovers are better than one!
July 8th: Therapy Game Restart, Vol. 5

Tags: therapy game sequel
Volume: 5/?
*click for blurb*
Sparks continue to fly in this Therapy Game sequel where Shizuma and Minato learn to navigate commitment—in both work and love!
From a forgotten one-night stand to a plan for revenge, Shizuma and Minato have been through it all. But now that they’re officially a couple, new challenges await, and their fledgling relationship must learn to soar!
Minato, with Shizuma along to assist, is on location for a photo shoot he’s doing for the girls at the bar. In true Minato fashion, he fully immerses himself in his work—so much so that he doesn’t realize until the shoot is over that he completely forgot Shizuma’s birthday! And to make matters worse, being on location means he’s unable to get him any presents. Shizuma says it’s okay, but Minato has made up his mind. He must do something!
July 15th: Contrast

Tags: school life, opposites attract
Volume: 1/1 oneshot
Order: Amazon | Bookshop
*click for blurb*
A Boys’ Love manga about just how complicated love is when opposites attract.
Kanata is a handsome young man who can’t help but be the center of attention, even when his mind is miles away. Akira is the perfect student who barely talks to anyone. They don’t even know each other’s names, but they can’t forget each other’s faces. And then one day, these two happen to meet on the stairwell near the rooftop and find comfort in each other’s company. From then on, it becomes their secret rendezvous spot. Slowly they discover that while they might be completely different, they both have feelings for each other. Is this a case of opposites attract, or are the differences too great for them to ever truly connect?
July 15th: Kei X Yaku: Bound By Law 7

Tags: police x yakuza
Volume: 7/?
check out my vol. 1 review here~
*click for blurb*
Opposite sides of the law flirt with danger–and each other–in a tangled web of political intrigue that is fraught with deception and secrets. A suspenseful mystery sure to get the heart racing in more ways than one, perfect for fans of No. 6 and Banana Fish!
Ichiro and Shiro’s attempt to gather new intel about the Tetra Building incident inadvertently agitates the hornet’s nest that is Satoshi Yamada, founder of the Shio crime family. Wary of the rats threatening to upend his retirement, Yamada takes the remaining witnesses hostage to tip the scales in his favor. With unknown dangers lurking, the help of an anxious father may be the key to a daring rescue…
July 15th: Star Crossed, Volume 2
*click for blurb*
This is a story about a king and his knight…
Polaris is king of the stars; with his celestial paint brush he breathes life into constellations, which protect his kingdom. Yildun is his loyal knight, ever at his side, but always in shadow as his station dictates him to remain unseen. Together, they will face a battle for the throne from Polaris’ brother ― as well as their own conflicting feelings. A love story written in the stars!
July 15th: The Titan’s Bride Vol. 7

Tags: isekai
Volume: 7/?
*click for blurb*
A TOUGH EGG TO HATCH
The brazen attack on both Kouichi and the featherling egg sends shockwaves throughout Tildant. Everyone wants to know who’s behind the assassination attempt—and for what nefarious purpose it was carried out. Meanwhile, as Caius gets even more entangled in the politics of his station, Kouichi continues his magic training and egg-sitting duties. Despite the chaos, their love life is stronger than ever…and could even pave the way to victory for both of them!
July 22nd: Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! 14

Tags: comedy
Volume: 14/?
*click for blurb*
It’s complicated: A thirty-year-old virgin gets more than he bargained for when his newfound magical power reveals he’s the object of his male coworker’s affections!
One year after Adachi and Kurosawa moved in together, the newly married pair are deep in conjugal bliss and couldn’t be happier. At work, Adachi is selected as the leader to plan a large-scale event themed around Scandinavia! However…a client named Tachibana quickly takes a shine to Adachi and even makes a pass at him! How will Kurosawa stake his claim on his man and get the interloper to back off for good? After all, with such a major event in the works, neither of them can afford to offend a client!
July 22nd: ENNEAD Vol. 6 (hardback & paperback)

Tags: drama, historical fantasy, mature
Volume: 6/?
*click for blurb*
DEATH’S EDGE
Horus and Seth’s third battle rages on amidst a sandstorm. Seth is in his element until Horus holds Anubis at sword’s point and pleads with the god of war to give up on winning. Will Seth forget the competition in exchange for his son’s life?
July 22nd: Hate Me, but Let Me Stay Vol. 4

Tags: omegaverse, mature
Volume: 4/?
*click for blurb*
A LONELY HEART AND A BURNING HEAT
Ever since becoming mates, Naoto and Hazuki have rarely spent any time apart. So when Hazuki is asked by his mother to accompany her on a two-week-long business trip that happens to coincide with Naoto’s heat cycle, both are understandably anxious. Not wanting to hold his mate back, Naoto convinces Hazuki to go.
But Naoto has more to deal with than just loneliness. A popular alpha student at the school where he works as a janitor has taken an inexplicable shine to him, even going so far as to ask him on a date! Can Naoto keep things under control until Hazuki finally returns?
July 22nd: Lion Hearts

Tags: childhood friends
Volume: oneshot
*click for blurb*
A sweet Boys’ Love story about young love and how it can withstand the test of time.
As children, Shishimaru and Leo were inseparable. Shi-chan was so infatuated with Leo that he proposed to him! But as the years went by, they grew up and parted ways–until ten years later, when the two reunite. Have their feelings remained or have they been apart for too long?
From the creator of Our Dining Table!
July 22nd: Lover Boy, Vol. 2

Tags: age gap
Volume: 2/?
*click for blurb*
Eunho and Jaeha have finally gotten together. Spending days by Jaeha’s side and nights in bed with him, it should be everything Eunho dreamed of…But things come crashing to a halt when he realizes their relationship is little more than friends with benefits to Jaeha. Still, Jaeha seems more enamored than he’s willing to let on, and Eunho can’t help but be filled with hope. That is, until Jaeha runs into Hyesun, his ex-wife…
July 22nd: Nomi x Shiba, Vol. 2

Tags: boarding school
Volume: 2/4
*click for blurb*
Drip, drip, droppity drop―after a slippery, steamy confession, it’s only the beginning for Nomiya and Mikoshiba! Still, now that he has permission to actually touch the guy he’s been not-so-secretly panting after, Nomiya’s not sure his heart can take Mikoshiba’s killer cuteness…
July 22nd: Semantic Error (comic), Vol. 3

Tags: college life, enemies-to-lovers
Volume: 3/?
*click for blurb*
Sangwoo and Jaeyoung’s feelings come to a head as the two clash over their views on what it means to be in a homosexual relationship! And while the two finally settle on having a purely physical affair to satisfy their needs and curiosity, Sangwoo’s inexperience with romance leads to a rocky start. Will the two be able to keep things casual, or will the emotions bubbling up inside of both of them be too much to bear?
❌July 22nd:❌➡️Aug: 19th: The Desert Butterfly Yearns to Be Caught

Tags: bodyguard
Volume: 1/1 oneshot
*click for blurb*
Seto, the young head of a desert country, was restless and dissatisfied. Even when he wanted to enjoy a night out, his personal bodyguard Kyle was too controlling.
As lord of a thriving desert country, Seth is responsible for the prosperity and protection of his people… even if that means occasionally putting himself at risk. Fortunately, Seth’s bodyguard, Kyle, is ready to yank his master out of harm’s way… whether Seth likes it or not.
In the decade since Seth bought him out of servitude, Kyle has become a dogged, dedicated (obsessive, overbearing) bodyguard, willing to sacrifice everything for the safety of his master. Seth, however, resents feeling caged by Kyle’s constant controlling attentions…
When Kyle finally crosses the line, will it be enough to capture his master’s heart…?
July 22nd: Two Guys at the Vet Clinic

Tags: slow burn, age-gap
Volume: 1/1 oneshot
*click for blurb*
A rescued kitten brings two men together in this sweet Boys’ Love manga.
Takaba, a veterinary student, finds a stray cat that needs help and rushes it to an animal hospital…where he falls in love at first sight with Baba, the director. Trying to get closer to him, Takaba gets a job there, and Baba’s flirtatious behavior inflames his feelings till he can no longer repress them… A slow burn age-gap BL story about a straightforward younger veterinarian and his complicated boss!
July 29th: Gravitation: Collector’s Edition Vol. 6

Tags: romcom, rockstar x novelist
Volume: 6/6 *final vol.*
*click for blurb*
THE EXCITING CONCLUSION TO THIS CLASSIC MANGA!
Shuichi is under the pressure—he must release ten new singles in three weeks! Not only that, but Bad Luck is up against Nittle Grasper again. Can Shuichi beat the clock and rise to the top? And just how does Yuki feel about Shuichi’s plight? Find out in the riveting finale!
July 30th: Heaven Official’s Blessing Box Set: 6 Volumes (Manhua)

INFO: this is from Aloha comics so just double check shipping dates cause I think this is a long preorder? Aloha Comics <- official listing
Volume: 6 volumes
*click for blurb*
Introducing the collector’s box set edition of Heaven Official’s Blessing manhua!
For years, a demon has been abducting brides on Mount Yujun, but now, the Heavens have finally decided to intervene. Enter Xie Lian, a god who has risen once more after two demotions, sent to protect the mortals in peril. But during his journey, he encounters someone entirely unexpected… A stunning addition to any fan’s collection!
Danmei
July 1st: Heaven Official’s Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Deluxe Hardcover Novel) Vol. 5

Tags: drama, period piece
Volume: 5/8
*click for blurb*
LAST GHOST STANDING
Ghosts are converging on the cursed Mount Tonglu for a massive battle royale, the sole survivor of which may become a Ghost King, a being of unimaginable power. Xie Lian is sent to secretly infiltrate and try to prevent this–by destroying any ghosts strong enough to stand a chance.
His heavenly powers are weakened near the cursed mountain, but he has one trump card on his side–Hua Cheng, who has survived Mount Tonglu before. As they struggle against murderous ghosts and the mountain’s strange defenses, Hua Cheng’s knowledge of the area may prove invaluable. But can they even begin to unravel the cursed peak’s secrets?
July 8th: The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 9

Tags: mature, politics
Volume: 9/?
*click for blurb*
HELL IS TOO COLD
Mo Ran awakens in prison at Tianyin Pavilion, the subject of scorn and ridicule as he awaits trial for his crimes. At worst, his souls will be torn apart, never to reenter the cycle of reincarnation. At best, Tianyin Pavilion will dig out his shattered spiritual core in the name of justice.
Far away on Mount Jiao, Chu Wanning, too, has awakened with the memories of two lifetimes and more: The truth of how Mo Ran became infected with the curse that poisoned his heart in the past lifetime. Distraught, he rushes to Mo Ran’s rescue, hoping to clear his name in time to save him.
As the cultivation realm assembles to decide Mo Ran’s fate, Hua Binan and Taxian-jun wait in the shadows for the final piece of their nightmarish plan to fall into place—a plan that, if allowed to come to fruition, stands to sunder two worlds.
July 22nd: Riverbay Road Men’s Dormitory (Novel) Vol. 2

Tags: drama
Volume: 2/2 *FINAL VOL.*
*click for blurb*
FIVE’S COMPANY
Zhang Yuwen’s luxury villa has become a haven for his found family of out-and-proud gay men. Yet, while his personal life may be thriving, Zhang Yuwen’s writing career is stuck in limbo, with his novel facing rejection after painful rejection.
To make matters worse, Zhang Yuwen is keeping a secret from his new boyfriend, Huo Sichen—yet he’s not the only one with something to hide. As Huo Sichen, Zheng Weize, Yan Jun, Chen Hong, and Chang Jinxing navigate their issues surrounding love, family, money, and career, their secrets begin to unravel.
When trust is fragile and the stakes are higher than ever, can home withstand being where the heart is?
The final volume!
July 29th: Astrolabe Rebirth

Tags: sci-fi
Volume: i think 1?? idk
*click for blurb*
In a world ruled by machines, one human stumbles upon a mysterious man whose presence foreshadows an apocalypse. Sci-fi meets danmei (Boys’ Love) in this brand-new story by Arise Zhang, also known as Fei Tian Ye Xiang (非天夜翔)—author of Legend of Exorcism and Dinghai Fusheng Records!
In the fractured world of the Astrolabe, where humans are but shadows of their former selves, the City of Steel is ruled by androids and their man-made deity, Father. Humanity lives on the brink of annihilation, and A-Ka, a young slave shackled by oppression, clings to a fragile hope of escaping to a legendary land across the sea.
When A-Ka crosses paths with Heishi, a mysterious raven-haired man awakened after thousands of years, his life is upended. Bound by destiny and an unspoken connection, the two become unlikely allies as they’re swept into a cataclysmic war between clones and androids. As ancient prophecies unravel, the fragile bond between A-Ka and Heishi may hold the key to salvation—or doom.
Light Novels
July 22nd: The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant, Vol. 4 (light novel)

Tags: fantasy, slice-of-life
Volume: 4/?
*click for blurb*
The worst—and last—day of his life!
Masamichi Adachi left his hometown in the country to study agriculture at university. He prepared diligently for the exam, got his own apartment, and landed a part-time job to pay rent and support himself. He’s doing everything right, so why is it all going horribly wrong?! He’s failed the entrance exam twice, lost his job, and to top it all off, a hit-and-run leaves him a lonely, bloody mess on a dark road. Just as he accepts his fate and goes toward the light, an unlikely savior approaches, drawn by the smell of his blood. A contract with this stranger could give him a second chance at life, but will he agree to terms that include being eaten alive?
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