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!
I switched back to my old list style—it’s faster, but what do you think? Does anyone notice or care? Should I try a different format next month? Ya’ll have until I start working on the Sept. release post to respond…otherwise, I’m keeping it. lol
Ya know, I’m feeling an itch to redo my entire blog again…hahahahaha help me ㅠ.ㅠ
⬇️also updated ‘check out my other release posts’….should look prettier now….
Check out my other release posts:
- book releases
- bl monthly paperback releases
- yuri monthly paperback releases
- manhwa monthly paperback releases
- shojo/josei monthly paperback releases
ok sorry for long intro here is the meat:
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Manga.hua.hwa
Aug. 5th: No God in Eden Vol. 1
A spicy BL (Boys’ Love) omegaverse romance about the awakening of the very first alpha and omega!
Shy, introverted Takai Shikito has spent most of his life with his head in a book. He’s the complete opposite of his classmate, the handsome and charismatic Nishio Ririto, whom he’s always admired. The two have little reason to speak to one another—until one day, when Takai notices an alluring scent coming from Nishio.
Later, during gym class, a strange feverish heat suddenly overtakes Nishio, and he begs Takai to help him. But rather than take his classmate to the nurse’s office, Takai finds himself alone with Nishio in a storage room, the heat in his own body almost unbearable. Little do these two know that they are about to become the world’s first alpha and omega, witnesses to the birth of the omegaverse…
notes: added to BL Omegaverse List
Aug. 12th: Cute but Not Cute
Keiichi Hozumi (30) is a perfect man who has been blessed with everything. The company he started is going well, his private life is very fulfilling, and everything in life is as he pleases. Except for one thing: he is extremely lonely.
Keiichi Hozumi has it all: the looks, the charm, the flashy CEO status… the only thing missing is a single shred of self-sufficiency. Not a problem, though— Hozumi’s assistant and long-time friend, Ibuki, has got it covered!
When Hozumi’s endless string of one-night stands suddenly falls through, Ibuki is there to tend to ALL of his boss’s needs. But once they’ve crossed that line, there’s no turning back… especially since Ibuki has spent the last eight years wanting Hozumi all to himself.
What happens when an insufferable rich kid and his steely sidekick start hooking up? Codependence never looked so cute! …Yet, totally not cute.
Aug. 12th: Fake Fact Lips BREAK (Omnibus)
The anticipated sequel to the hit rivals-to-lovers Boys’ Love manga, Fake Fact Lips!
At odds with each other since their high school days, corporate salesmen Ryo and Zen have finally become lovers. The transition has not been a smooth one, however, with each man still baiting the other into petty competitions as they struggle to navigate their new dynamic. And with their hectic work schedules cutting into their time together, it isn’t long before anxiety and jealousy begin to creep into their hearts. Yet just when it seems like progress is being made, their coworker, Futami, returns to the main office from Osaka and tries to insert himself into Ryo and Zen’s rivalry!
Is some friendly competition all he’s after? Find out in this hotly anticipated sequel to the original boys’ love hit!
Aug 12th: Long Period Vol. 1
Two childhood friends struggle through their feelings for each other and the pressures of growing up. Can their relationship withstand the emotional whiplash of adolescence? From the creator of The Two Lions and Only the Stars Know—also available from Seven Seas!
Yusei insists he hates his best friend—or at least, that’s what he tells himself. Itsuki, his gifted, charming, and impossibly talented friend, seems to be wasting his potential. After all, Itsuki could easily get into any prestigious university or join any sports team, yet he chooses to spend his time with Yusei. Struggling with feelings he can’t quite understand, Yusei pretends to despise Itsuki, hoping it will help him overcome his emotions or, at the very least, distance himself from the one person who means so much. But is pretending enough to change Yusei’s heart? And what about Itsuki’s feelings?
A tender Boys’ Love story about childhood best friends and the unspoken feelings that bind them.
Aug 12th: Perfect Buddy (The Comic / Manhwa) Vol. 4
TAKING A BREAK
Seo Hyunsoo’s relationship—if you can call it that—with his coworker Baek Youngchan is getting too complicated. Hyunsoo knows his personality is difficult to deal with, which is why he’s always had a hard time making friends. So how can the ever-positive Youngchan put up with him, both in the office and in bed? However, his decision to end things doesn’t go over well with Youngchan, bringing new tension to the office that everyone can sense. And to top it all off, Hyunsoo’s mom ends up in the hospital. If ever Hyunsoo needed a boyfriend to lean on, now would be the time. But is Youngchan up for the challenge?
❌Aug. 19th:❌–> Oct. 21st: Confessions of a Shy Baker, Volume 5
Toshimitsu Yamamura’s favorite way of showing love for his boyfriend of many years, Gonta Tsubakisaka, is by baking incredible treats for them to enjoy together. But in his everyday life Toshimitsu isn’t really… “out.” As the legal landscape and cultural attitudes in Japan change favorably toward same-sex couples, Toshi finds himself increasingly willing to put himself out there despite his anxiety. With the support of friends, Toshi and Gonta find themselves participating in a Pride Parade for the very first time, and Toshi finds himself wondering what marriage to his beloved Gonta might be like…
Aug. 19th: Lost in the Cloud Vol. 1
One young man learns that not everything is safe when uploaded to the cloud. The hit full-color Boys’ Love webtoon sensation, now in print in English for the first time!
Skylar has a secret: he’s been covertly snapping photos of his crush, Chan-il, and storing them in the cloud. He thought they were safe—until the photos vanish, and an anonymous text exposes his secret.
The blackmailer? Chan-il’s sharp-tongued best friend, Cirrus. Instead of outing Skylar, Cirrus proposes a deal that pulls him into a web of awkward encounters, close calls, and a deeply personal game. What does Cirrus really want, and why can’t Skylar shake the feeling there’s more to this game than meets the eye?
Aug. 19th: Man Who Defies the World of BL, Vol. 1
What would you do if you suddenly realized you were living in the world of boys’ love?! Could you avoid the tropes?
It’s a BL-manga world, and unfortunately for our straight-as-an-arrow protagonist, he has only just discovered this! As a means of evading all the hotties after him for some of that sweet, sweet lovin’, he studies every BL manga he can get his hands on to become a master of spotting their tropes. His evasive maneuvers prove effective…for now. But this is the world of boys’ love, and fancy footwork can only get you so far! Could you avoid the tropes?
It’s a BL-manga world, and unfortunately for our straight-as-an-arrow protagonist, he has only just discovered this! As a means of evading all the hotties after him for some of that sweet, sweet lovin’, he studies every BL manga he can get his hands on to become a master of spotting their tropes. His evasive maneuvers prove effective…for now.
gimme gimme gimme
Aug. 19th: My Instructor Won’t Yield
A fun and moving one-shot BL romance that’ll have you hugging the turns! An elite driving instructor who’s sworn off love and a handsome client with a secret get behind the wheel. But will they go the distance?
Chiba’s kind manner, clear guidance, and pretty face make him easily the favorite driving instructor of every female student at the school where he works. But, while he’ll play up his charms to get good reviews, Chiba is diligent about politely but firmly rejecting all romantic advances. Yet his well-crafted persona will be put to the test when he’s matched up with the mysterious Yaotome, a new student gaining a reputation of his own as the “Sharp-Suited Prince,” because he comes to every driving lesson way overdressed. Despite his cool looks and demeanor, Yaotome can hardly compose himself when Chiba begins their lesson. An after-hours encounter reveals that Yaotome is actually a manga artist…and that’s not his only secret!
Runner-up in the “BL Sommelier” category of the 2025 ChillChill BL Awards in Japan, this light and funny love story is perfect for fans of Old-Fashioned Cupcake and Love on the Horizon!
My Review (coming soon!!) | Amazon | Bookshop
Aug. 19th: My New Boss is Goofy Vol. 2
CLOCK-IN FOR MORE WORKPLACE CHAOS!
After changing jobs because of his old boss’s bullying, Momose is thriving at his new company thanks in large part to his kind yet airheaded boss, Shirosaki. He’s also made several new friends at work, including the upbeat Kinjou, another employee who took the job due to workplace harassment, and their slightly needy department head, Aoyama. From business trip disasters to more goofy misunderstandings, it’s another volume full of heartwarming slice-of-life shenanigans!
non-bl…bl coded
Aug. 19th: Murderous Lewellyn’s Candlelit Dinner, Vol. 2
Shavonne’s plate is more than full. Almost getting kicked out of his apartment, a stalker leaving cryptic messages, and earning enough money to avoid the streets is almost enough to make Shavonne forget that his neighbor is a murderer…almost. Lewellyn is always on the back of his mind-his strange habits, his yellow eyes, his handsome face. But this isn’t the time to think about such things. Shavonne needs to make ends meet, and perhaps proofreading love letters written by a mysterious client named Newell will help…
Aug. 19th: No Love Zone Vol. 4
AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER
Eunkyum and Jihyuk are enjoying a nice day out with the twins when they—literally—run into someone from work. And not just anyone, but Manager Park! How will Eunkyum and Jihyuk handle the situation when Park starts questioning what they’re doing out together?
Aug. 19th: Senpai is an Otokonoko: My Crossdressing Classmate 2
The beloved webtoon finally comes to print in a beautiful new full-color edition! A cheerful high school girl, Saki, confesses her love to a pretty upperclassman only to find out her senpai’s actually a cross-dressing boy (otokonoko). But Saki has competition for the heart of her daring classmate in the form of Hanaoka’s devoted best friend…
The romcom manga about vibrant, messy, adolescent love makes the move from digital hit to collectible paperback!
First-year high school student Saki is head-over-heels for her the older Makoto. After all, this senpai is tall, beautiful, and oh-so-cool… Who wouldn’t fall for a girl like her? The bright and bubbly Saki doesn’t hesitate to confess her feelings. But Makoto turns her down, because Makoto isn’t a girl, but rather a cross-dressing boy!
Second-year Makoto is used to the negatives that come with his love of cross-dressing: harsh gossip from his classmates, the disapproval of his mother… Most of his classmates already know, but still, when he tells Saki, he expects her to be disgusted. Yet Saki’s feelings only grow stronger, and she says she doesn’t care about Makoto’s gender expression. In fact, she’s determined to win him over and become his first love!
Caught between the straightforward Saki and his overly protective childhood friend Ryuji–who may have feelings for Makoto of his own–Makoto must navigate a complicated love triangle and chart his own course to happiness.
not bl!! more lgbtq
❌July 22nd:❌➡️Aug: 19th: The Desert Butterfly Yearns to Be Caught
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…?
Aug. 19th: World’s End Blue Bird, Volume 4 **FINAL VOL.**
The final volume of World’s End Blue Bird, a fantastical, magical love story about overcoming fate in a painful and impossible world.
Many years after a meteor strikes the Earth, Tokyo remains divided; the rich live in boundless splendorwhile the poor struggle hopelessly to survive. The new ruler and sorcerer Guang, supported by his beloved knight Ray, swears to unite the conflicted world. However, the new king Guang’s ideals do not align with those of the being that controls even fate itself. Suffering at the hands of a curse, Guang and Ray each come to a realization —a way to overcome not only their own fate, but the fate of the world. Driven by hope, the pair come together in the greatest act of love, putting aside their fears and proving that love truly does conquer all.
Aug. 26th: Be My Worst Nightmare!, Vol. 3
Sayo Hoshikawa, a high school student who is self-conscious about his height, has started dating Itsuki Mashiba, his tall classmate whose facial expressions are hard to read, after having strange dreams. How will Itsuki react to Sayo being forced to cosplay as a maid at the school festival? Meanwhile, playboy Haruto begins to have his own wild dreams about Uryuu Asahina, a top student at his little brother’s high school…!?
Aug. 26th: Farewell, Daisy: Jun Mayuzuki Short Story Collection
Just because you can’t use magic doesn’t mean that you can’t be happy.Laugh and cry along with the young women featured in this big collection of touching short stories from the early career of Jun Mayuzuki, author of Kowloon Generic Romance.
never heard of this one…but YEN has it tagged as BL and LGBTQ
Aug. 26th: Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (The Comic / Manhua) Vol. 10
THE MANHUA ADAPTATION OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL SERIES CONTINUES AS WEI WUXIAN AND LAN WANGJI’S FATES INTERTWINE EVER-DEEPER TOGETHER.
Representatives from the cultivation clans gather for a Siege Hunt at Mount Baifeng, where the festivities provide an opportunity for all to show off their skills. Wei Wuxian steals the limelight at the archery contest, displaying his prowess by shooting a bullseye while blindfolded. When he takes a rest against a tree not long after, eyes still covered, someone ambushes him with a kiss! It’s his long-awaited first kiss–and he has absolutely no idea who might be responsible. It just might be someone closer to him than he realizes…
Aug. 26th: 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!
Aug. 26th: If It’s You, I Might Try Falling in Love, Vol. 2
Having realized his feelings towards his classmate, Amane chooses to keep them hidden and preserve the air of friendship he and Ryuuji have already. Yet, each moment spent with him, even if it’s just studying, only causes Amane to fall harder. Until after dinner one night, Amane confesses-unable to hold back his true feelings any longer. But will Amane get the answer he hopes for from an Ambushed Ryuuji…?
Aug. 26th: King’s Maker, Volume 1
A rebellious prince, once thought dead. A noble’s son, held captive by a deviant king. A bold plot that could change the fate of a kingdom. This first volume of the hit BL manhwa by Haga and Kang Jiyoung includes a fold-out poster featuring iconic art of Wolfgang and Soohyuk!
When Wolfgang is forced to move into the royal palace and take up his rightful seat as the fourth prince of Goldenleonard, he catches the eye of Soohyuk Shin, the son of the minister of foreign affairs. Soohyuk, forced to serve as one of the king’s beloved “sovereign darlings,” is looking for someone to play the leading role in a daring scheme. So far, all the other princes have disappointed Soohyuk, but Wolfgang is different—and he might just be the key to overthrowing the king.
Volume 1 includes episodes 0–12 of the webcomic King’s Maker.
Aug. 26th: Natsume Wants to be Trained [Natsume Wants Book 1]
One man’s desire to become better in bed leads him to an escort with quite the surprise in this Boys’ Love manga! From the creator of Wanna Be My Dress-Up Lover? and 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40—both also available from Seven Seas!
Natsume has a problem that’s keeping him single and alone: He’s lousy in bed! Frustrated by his inability to keep a lover, he comes up with a plan–become a master of sex and shove his newfound bedroom prowess right in his ex’s face! The first step? Hiring a male escort to help him improve his skills. But when the escort, Kou, arrives at his home, Natsume is stunned to find that this man is no stranger. In fact, he’s Natsume’s own housekeeper!
Aug. 26th: The Stranger in the Hoarding House
After a traumatic incident at work, Kamakura locked himself away and let the trash pile up around him, resigned to his fate as a hikikomori… That is, until the day Katsuyoshi climbed in through his balcony.
At their landlord’s behest, Katsuyoshi offers to help Kamakura clean his apartment, insisting that Kamakura stay with him in the meantime. Kamakura reluctantly agrees, wondering why Katsuyoshi would offer to help out a complete stranger. Turns out, Katsuyoshi has his own reasons— and his own trauma— to work through.
As they tidy together, the pair open up to each other and slowly begin to heal in this sweet slice-of-life romance about moving forward, one trash bag at a time…
Danmei
Aug. 5th: Joyful Reunion (Novel) Vol. 1
An unwanted child becomes a man with a great destiny in this danmei/Boys’ Love novel series from acclaimed author Fei Tian Ye Xiang (Legend of Exorcism, Dinghai Fusheng Records)!
For as long as he can remember, Duan Ling has been an unwanted child. Raised by his deceased mother’s neglectful family, he’s grown up battered and mistreated. But his life takes a fateful turn when a stranger named Lang Junxia arrives at the Duan estate, claiming to be sent by the father Duan Ling never knew he had.
Whisked away to the capital of the Liao Empire, Duan Ling is thrust into a treacherous world of political intrigue and power struggles far beyond his comprehension. But Lang Junxia has promised his father will come for him, and Lang Junxia never lies.
As he prepares for a destiny greater than he ever imagined, Duan Ling finds himself at the heart of a story that could alter the fate of empires—and shake the world itself.
also releasing a special edition
Aug. 19th: Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu (Novel) Vol. 5
SINS OF THE FATHER
As Shen Zechuan attempts to consolidate power in Zhongbo with the aid of Yao Wenyu, his greatest stumbling block continues to be his own name. No matter how great his deeds, so long as he bears the stain of the traitor Shen Wei, he remains foiled in his ambitions. If Shen Zechuan is to expand his hold over the region, he must find a way to overcome his past.
Meanwhile, in the north, Xiao Chiye struggles to find his footing in the Libei Armored Cavalry. Their enemy Amur has sent his most powerful general northward, and the cavalry find themselves pressed back time and again by an adversary who seems to anticipate their every move. Xiao Chiye is hungry to step out of his father and brother’s shadow and become the commander who carries Libei to victory—but can he prove himself before it’s too late?
Aug. 19th: My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin (Novel) Vol. 1
A cozy coffin for two becomes one recluse’s reality when he wakes up in the frigid body of a thousand-year-old corpse! Can he find his footing in this new body? Even then, can he survive the passionate doting of his handsome—and quite unhinged—coffinmate?
Wang Xiaomie, a reclusive gay virgin, wakes up to a shocking reality: he now inhabits the body of a thousand-year-old corpse, dressed in elaborate wedding attire. Even more bizarre, he finds himself sharing a coffin with Wen Fengjin, an immortal warrior who has spent centuries waiting for the return of his lost lover!
Now trapped in a lavish mausoleum, undead and constantly ravenous, Wang Xiaomie’s only source of sustenance is a magical peach blossom tree that keeps his heart beating. But survival isn’t the only challenge–he must also avoid grave robbers and, more troubling still, conceal his growing attraction to the hot, yet utterly unhinged, immortal who will stop at nothing–even murder–to protect his beloved.
Aug. 26th: Dinghai Fusheng Records (Novel) Vol. 2
THE DEAD SHALL RISE
As winter descends, Chen Xing and Xiang Shu journey north beyond the Great Wall in search of the elusive Dinghai Pearl—only to find that the politics among the tribes of the Chi Le Covenant are just as treacherous as those of the Imperial Capital.
But political strife is not the only danger that awaits them. Restless spirits stir awake, turning their journey into a battle for survival on the icy plains. As Chen Xing refuses to turn back and Xiang Shu struggles to balance duty and destiny, the path ahead grows ever more perilous—one that may force them to fight not just for their mission, but for each other.
Light Novels
Aug. 12th: KinnPorsche (Novel) Vol. 4
MISERY LOVES COMPANY
Pete has been missing for two weeks, and Kinn, Porsche, and the rest of the Major Clan are left to assume the worst—if Pete’s mission spying on the Minor Clan has gone south, he’s as good as dead. The Minor Clan never take prisoners, and their cruel oldest son Vegas is especially ruthless.
Little do they know Pete is still alive, chained up at Vegas’s mercy. He doesn’t feel like he’s been spared a worse fate, though: He’d take death over being forced to warm Vegas’s bed. Or at least, that’s how he feels at first. As he comes to understand Vegas better, and catches glimpses of his captor’s softer side, Pete finds himself contending with unexpected feelings. But it’s impossible for
Aug. 12th: Pitch-Black Infatuation (Volume 2) (Sasaki Agency Series, 2)
** novel or manga? idk I think its a novel?
Toshihiko is a cram school teacher and, by all accounts, a very handsome young man. But his life takes a sudden turn when a strange woman starts stalking him. Hoping to solve his problems, he seeks out the Sasaki Investigation Agency. Meanwhile, a bizarre urban legend starts making the rounds among the local elementary schoolers.
I’ve been informed this is somewhat bl-coded but with really heavy red flags? it’s dark!
omegaverse & mafia print releases:
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J-Novel Club is releasing the light novel “The Despicable Duke Settles His Affairs” by Miori Kayamoto on August 25
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Thank you! I believe it’s only being released digitally? I usually only cover print releases, but this is my most popular release post series….so maybe I can start including digital ones too if people are interested haha
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