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 and graphic novels. All release dates are subject to change, but I’m *usually* pretty good about keeping them updated.
slice-of-life: I want A Man Who Defies the World of BL sooo bad. I will be moving soon & hopefully I’ll be able to get a few more book cases. We shall seee, although I’ll be very house poor from now on haha
What looks else should I put on my tbr?
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
Manga.hua.hwa
FEbruary 3rd
Dear Benjamin Manwha Volume 2
An omega in hiding and an alpha with a dangerous past meet in a collision of desire and danger. Isaac has always lived as a beta, but his world turns upside down when he discovers he’s a recessive omega during an undercover operation. As he experiences his first heat cycle, he encounters Felix, a notorious and hyper-dominant alpha arms dealer. In the midst of a chaotic raid, Isaac, overwhelmed by his heat, seeks relief from Felix. Four years later, Isaac has reinvented himself as a modest florist in San Diego, trying to escape his tumultuous past and conceal his omega status. His peaceful life is shattered when Felix reappears. Felix is immediately infatuated with Isaac and, upon discovering that Isaac needs protection from an unknown threat, offers a dangerous but tempting deal; his protection in exchange for Isaac’s body. A flower shop isn’t the safest place for an omega with a past, especially when Felix is around even more so when Issac’s most precious secret may be uncovered…
Hate Me, but Let Me Stay Vol. 6
A BL Omegaverse Story of Love Conquering All!
Ever since the assault that led to his unexpected pregnancy as a teen, Koga Naoto, an omega, has harbored a deep fear and distrust toward alphas. He’s even convinced himself that he doesn’t need a mate. After all, hasn’t he raised his daughter, Shizuku, just fine on his own? Still, at the behest of his concerned mother, Naoto reluctantly attends a matchmaking party. There he meets Tsuchiya Hazuki, a teenage alpha who declares that Naoto is his destined mate. Naoto does his best to ignore the young man’s advances, but he can’t deny the way he feels in Hazuki’s presence. Can Naoto overcome his fear and admit that maybe, just maybe, he might not hate this one alpha?
Perfect Addiction Vol. 1
What starts as a challenge quickly becomes an addiction for two men as they discover the secret to pleasure goes beyond physical indulgences. A sexy Boys’ Love romance that brings the spice!
Akihito is a college student obsessed with good looks and carnal pleasure, but he can’t stand the handsome-yet-aloof Sae. Things come to a head when Akihito is shot down at a singles mixer by a girl who’s set her romantic sights on Sae. Furious, he follows Sae to the hotel district where he learns Sae’s secret: he’s gay, and he’s having trouble enjoying himself in the bedroom. Breaking through Sae’s mental barriers is exactly the sexy challenge Akihito needed. It awakens something in them both. Will they ever be able to control themselves again?
The Feisty Omega and His Twin Mates Vol. 3
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!
FEbruary 10th
A Man Who Defies the World of BL, Vol. 3
What would you do if you suddenly realized you were living in the world of boys’ love?! Could you avoid the tropes?
“I’m aware, y’know. I know I’m a character in a manga world. And not just any manga world either. This one is boys’ love.”
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?
He Craves to be Teased by His Favorite ASMR Streamer Vol. 1
This ASMR BL is bursting with heart-fluttering kinks!
Karasuma Koudai is an introverted university student who streams spicy ASMR roleplays once or twice a week. His view counts haven’t been increasing as of late, though, so he’s been thinking of quitting. Then he discovers that the cheerful and popular Minami Masaya–his polar opposite–is an avid listener who actively chats during his streams. Even more shocking is Minami’s red-faced admission that he used Karasuma’s ASMRs for his own self pleasure, “I can’t come without your voice…”
Karasuma is so surprised that he offers to help without thinking. At first, he feels a sense of superiority from seeing Minami’s lurid reactions to his voice, but he gradually finds that talking isn’t enough–he grows to like Minami and wants to touch him gently.
❌January 20th❌ -> Feb. 10th
I Can’t Stand Being Your Childhood Friend Vol. 2
Two best friends (and roommates!) realize their bond was deeper than they ever imagined in this brand-new BL romance!
Aoi and Ryota have been friends for as long as they can remember, so when it comes time to head off to college, it only makes sense for them to room together. Practically joined at the hip, they are convinced that their relationship will stay the same forever…until one day, Aoi wakes up to find Ryota leaning in to kiss him! Now Aoi must unpack this bewildering development, but he just can’t seem to forget Ryota’s touch…
No God in Eden Vol. 3
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…
Natsume Wants to Blossom [Natsume Wants Book 2]
One man’s desire to become better in bed leads him to an escort with quite the surprise in this Boys’ Love manga!
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!
Ripples in the River Vol. 2
A sweet Boys’ Love manga about falling in love over and over again, even after a decade of being together! From the creator of 5 Seconds Before a Witch Falls in Love–also available from Seven Seas.
Tamba and Utagawa have been together for over ten years, but Uta still can’t believe he’s landed such a stud, and Tamba still gets blindsided when his young-at-heart boyfriend switches into adult mode. It’s a nonstop whirlpool of love that sends both their hearts skipping!
Scattering His Virgin Bloom: Love Frenzy, Vol. 1
The sequel to the stormy omegaverse romance between a smokin’-hot alpha and an under-the-radar omega!
A virgin omega living in secret is outed when his first heat hits at work, sparking a passionate romance with his secret crush. Their steamy and needy romance seems like a match made in omegaverse heaven, but becoming a real couple will be a lot harder than sating their primal urges.
Hana is a late-blooming omega who reached sexual maturity at the age of 26. His first heat was with Renjaku, a customer at the cafe where he works whom he’d long harbored feelings for. Now they live together as mates. But the sweetness of this honeymoon phase is about to be interrupted by Hana’s weird family drama!
Wandervogel, Volume 1
A romantic mystery filled that keeps readers guessing, this is a fantastical BL story for those who love a quick read.
“I can even turn the stories in your head into a novel.”
Okitsu, who had been wandering around Okinawa and had been sleeping rough, takes refuge in the home of novelist Ibu after a typhoon. Ibu claims to be able to read other people’s minds, and from the moment they first meet, he shows interest in Okitsu, who suffers from claustrophobia due to past trauma…!?
Is he a delusional maniac or a liar? A vivid and stormy night spent with a man with mysterious powers──!!
NOTE: This book contains mature content and is intended for readers 18 years of age and over.
FEbruary 17th
Destiny Paradise Night
A star-crossed meet-cute between an ordinary man and an idol sparks a unique Boys’ Love romance!
After being dumped by his girlfriend and enduring a series of misfortunes, Chikayuki Murata thinks his day can’t get any worse—until he “saves” a young man on a bridge. The twist? Rei Aihara was just stargazing. To make up for the misunderstanding, Chikayuki takes Rei out for an unforgettable day filled with batting, bowling, and arcade games. When they part ways, Chikayuki casually invites Rei to visit his café, never expecting him to return so soon—or that Rei is actually an idol who sings his favorite song. But the real surprise comes when Rei decides to move in with him!
Hibana
From the mastermind behind Classmates: Dou kyu sei comes a dark romance about a girl, her boyfriend, and the transfer student he refuses to leave alone.
Tomori knows her boyfriend Inukai has a cruel side—but when he sets his sights on Misato, the new transfer student, things take a disturbing turn. Inukai’s fixation spirals into torment, and no matter how hard Tomori and her friends try to stop him, the violence only escalates.
But what begins as bullying soon blurs into something stranger, darker… and far more intimate.
Murderous Lewellyn’s Candlelit Dinner, Vol. 4
“There’s a high chance that my neighbor is the wanted serial killer.”
A string of local homicides has left the residents of Ira Street on edge― everyone but Shavonne. The penniless author is too preoccupied with his next paycheck… well, that and his strange new neighbor Lewellyn, who spends his days peeling onions at Shavonne’s doorstep and has an annoyingly cute smile. But when he stumbles upon a gruesome sight while sharing a candlelit dinner at Lewellyn’s place, he quickly realizes he can no longer dismiss the murders―not when he might be next!
Perfect Buddy (The Comic / Manhwa) Vol. 5
The popular, full-color Boys’ Love webtoon—also known as XXX Buddy—in English in print for the first time!
As the new Design Team lead for the prestigious men’s magazine, City Casual, Seo Hyunsoo wants nothing more than to live a simple, routine life. But Planning Team lead, Baek Youngchan, is proving to be an irritating complication. The two constantly butt heads, and Hyunsoo cannot stand the other man’s sunny disposition! Try as he may to avoid Youngchan, Hyunsoo ends up catching the man doing something very not safe for work in the men’s bathroom. What’s worse, Youngchan won’t leave him alone after the awkward encounter! Can Hyunsoo keep his work on track, or will things heat up at the company retreat? Recommended for Mature Audiences.
Semantic Error (comic), Vol. 5
Computer science major Sangwoo Choo values reason, routine, and rules above all, so when the rest of his teammates fail to contribute to the group presentation, he doesn’t hesitate to cut everyone’s names from the project entirely—including design major Jaeyoung Jang, which ruins his plans to graduate and study abroad. Jaeyoung is more than happy to return the favor and strives to be the biggest thorn in Sangwoo’s side—but as they spend more time together, a strange attraction begins to develop between them… Will Sangwoo be able to debug this semantic error from his life?
Vol. 1 Review | Amazon | Bookshop
What Did You Eat Yesterday? 23
From award-winning author Fumi Yoshinaga comes a casual romance between two middle-aged men and the many meals they share together.
A hard-working middle-aged gay couple in Tokyo come to enjoy the finer moments of life through food. After long days at work, either in the law firm or the hair salon, Shiro and Kenji will always have down time together by the dinner table, where they can discuss their troubles, hash out their feelings and enjoy delicately prepared home cooked meals!
FEbruary 24th
Cupid is Struck by Lightning Vol. 2 ** FINAL VOL.**
A charming Boys’ Love manga about a cheerful matchmaker who falls hard for his kuudere senpai–from Minta Suzumaru, creator of I Didn’t Mean to Fall in Love (also from Seven Seas)!
First-year high schooler Shingo is a one-man information network. For the right price (lunch, in most cases) he’ll find out whatever you want to know about your crush, using his top-notch conversational skills and easy-going nature. But Shingo meets his match in the handsome yet terrifying second-year Ao, a boy whose gloomy presence doesn’t hurt his popularity one bit. For some reason, Shingo gets tongue-tied around Ao, but when he uncovers a secret about the older boy–one that has nothing to do with the mysterious scar on his face–he notices his feelings begin to change.
Daybreak, Vol. 2: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel
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.
Vol. 1 Review | Amazon | Bookshop
Happy Crappy Life, Volume 5
After his boss discovers that he has been having sex with his daughter, Kyoutarou gets is transferred from his high-powered job in the big city to a ho-hum position in the Japanese countryside. Obviously his first intentions upon being transferred are to return to Tokyo as soon as possible, but after . he realizes that everyone in his new village knows exactly why he was demoted he loses all hope for his future…but still finds it in his heart to embrace who he is – a ne’er-do-well with a love for a certain type of sex!
Keyaki Shopping District’s Sakura Bathhouse, Vol. 1
Tatsumi Azuma, a sociable third-year student at Keyaki High School, crashes into second-year Shunpei Eguchi and fractures his hand. But the stone-faced Shunpei is no ordinary student―rumor has it he’ll kill anyone who so much as looks him in the eye! Afraid of retaliation, Tatsumi tells Shunpei he’ll do anything to make up for his blunder. Thus, Shunpei puts him to work by making him help out at his family’s bathhouse, Sakura-no-yu!
Kitayama and Minamiya Vol. 1
A Boys’ Love rom-com about a horny guy who wants to see his coworker’s erotic expression!
Minamiya has a strange talent. Just by looking at someone, he can imagine what they’d look like when they’re super turned on. In fact, he can’t really stop. However, there’s one exception—for some reason, he can’t picture what his cute male coworker, Kitayama, would look like in the throes of passion. Unable to get these thoughts out of his head, a misunderstanding leads to the two men going out. But can the frisky Minamiya handle the real deal?
❌January 27th❌ -> February 24th
Nomi x Shiba, Vol. 3
They first met at boarding school. After two whole years of living in the dorms, Nomiya can’t say he’s ever been in love. Sure, he thinks Mikoshiba’s face is kinda cute and girlie, and yeah, Nomi’s heart skips a beat every time he sees him, but that doesn’t mean he’s in love with Shiba, all right?! He’s into chicks, not dicks, okay?!
The Idol’s Escape
Ainosuke is a gay man who spends his days full of gloominess and regrets. He desperately wishes he could be as cute and gorgeous as Karen, the idol he aspires to. But one night, Karen herself, on the run from an exploitative producer, appears right in front of him! A journey of escape and heart-pounding, fleeting love begins…
Tripping Over You Book 2: A Graphic Novel
A winding romantic relationship between an energetic theater kid, Milo, and his withdrawn classmate, Liam. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper!
Now that they’ve graduated high school, our secret lovebirds face a whole new set of challenges as their career prospects begin to pull them in different directions. Milo rents a tiny studio near his new university, and throws himself into his goal of becoming an actor. He takes several jobs with the hope of climbing in the industry, and packs his work-study schedule full to bursting.
Liam moves back into his childhood home, begrudgingly following the trajectory his father had long steered him toward: law school, then working for his father’s law firm. As the sneaking around, stress from not having enough time to spend with each other, and hurt feelings snowball, the two decide it is finally time to come clean to their families about their relationship and desires for the future.
Wait, I Love You Vol. 1
Things heat up on set in this Boys’ love story between an aspiring actor and his stylist boyfriend!
Shinozaki Haruto is a top stylist in Tokyo and the devoted boyfriend of up-and-coming actor Kuga Aoi. Their busy careers keep them on their toes, but they always find time for love. When Aoi lands the lead role in a new film shooting in Hokkaido, Haruto is both overjoyed and heartbroken at the thought of being apart.
But fate has other plans! Haruto is suddenly invited to join the same film crew as a hair and makeup artist. Now, the couple must balance work and romance under the spotlight. Can they keep their relationship hidden? Or will love take center stage?
Yes, No, or Maybe? (Manga) Vol. 3
Love in the limelight! The hit Boys’ Love light novel turned film is now a manga.
Kunieda Kei is the up-and-coming Prince Charming of the evening news, but inside, he’s anything but princely. He’s brash, hot-tempered, and prickly as can be. For years, he’s been able to juggle his private and professional personas, but a run-in with animator Ushio Tsuzuki threatens to bring his self-control crashing down. Will Kei’s mask slip and expose him for who he is, or is there someone who might love and accept both his sides?
Danmei
FEbruary 3rd
Run Wild: Sa Ye (Novel) Vol. 4
Seventeen-year-old Jiang Cheng is cast aside by his adoptive parents and sent to a desolate northern town to live with his gambling-obsessed, deadbeat father. Arriving with just a suitcase, a pack of cigarettes, and a looming sense of dread over his uncertain future, he steps off the train and into a bleak, rundown place far from everything he knows. There, he meets Gu Miao, a quiet, troubled girl, and her brother Gu Fei, a boy his age with musical notes shaved into his hair. Disenchanted with life, Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei are reluctant to connect, but fate—and Gu Miao—have other plans.
In this frigid snow-covered town, hope seems frozen in time, yet the unexpected bond between Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei might prove to be the warmth they both desperately need.
Three Hundred Years of Longing: Bu Jian Shang Xian San Bai Nian (Novel) Vol. 2
Floating above the Boundless Sea is Tealspire—a towering, thirty-three-story prison built to contain fiends, where the damned are forgotten and demons waste away. At its summit, Wu Xingxue awakens with blood on his hands, chains at his feet, and no memory of how he arrived. The life he once led as a nobleman of Magpie Haven is gone, replaced by confinement and confusion.
Disoriented and stripped of everything, Wu Xingxue is no longer a pampered aristocrat—he’s an archfiend. But fate has other plans. His awakening stirs the legendary Tianxiu Immortal, Xiao Fuxuan: a cold, enigmatic figure with the word mian etched into his neck, wielding a power steeped in divine judgment.
As Tealspire begins to collapse around them, the two must forge a reluctant alliance to survive its fall—and face whatever awaits below. Yet the mysteries only deepen. Why did Tealspire fall? What became of Wu Xingxue’s former life? And who, truly, is the Tianxiu Immortal?
FEbruary 10th
Silent Reading: Mo Du (Novel) Vol. 2
A young man’s body is found outside a glitzy high-rise on the West Side of Yancheng—dressed for celebration, strangled, and left with a sheet of paper covering his face. One word is scrawled across it: money.
To Sergeant Luo Wenzhou, head of the Criminal Investigation Team at the Yancheng Municipal Public Safety Bureau, it’s just another case in a city rife with power plays and buried secrets. But as he digs deeper with his team, what begins as a straightforward homicide unravels into something far murkier—reaching into the city’s darkest corners of wealth, privilege, and police corruption.
And then there’s Fei Du: the aloof, razor-sharp CEO of the Fei Corporation, who seems to know far too much about the murder—and about Luo Wenzhou himself. Once a troubled youth with ties to Luo’s past, Fei Du now walks a fine line between brilliant ally and inscrutable suspect. His insights are disturbingly precise. His motives? Frustratingly opaque.
As the investigation twists through layers of trauma and moral ambiguity, Luo Wenzhou finds himself reluctantly drawn toward the very man who unsettles him most. But in a city where justice is easily bought and truth wears many masks, can either man afford to trust the other?
Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (Novel) Vol. 2
In this danmei/Boys’ Love novel, an arranged marriage will become the perfect career opportunity for one would-be doctor—that is, if a curse doesn’t get in the way.
Ten years of exhaustive study and sleepless nights have suddenly been rendered meaningless for aspiring Imperial Physician Lin Qingyu. In the midst of his education, he’s instructed to set everything aside and marry Lu Wancheng, the sickly son of the marquis—all in the hopes that this union will heal the illness that plagues the young master.
However, Lin Qingyu quickly discovers that Lu Wancheng isn’t just an ill-fated aristocrat. In fact, the man has a mysterious sixth sense that could help Lin Qingyu outmaneuver anyone, even royalty. Thus, Lu Wancheng proposes an idea to his new male bride, one that will help send Lin Qingyu back home to continue his studies and fulfill his dreams…both benign and dastardly.
Yet as feelings bloom between these new allies, a dark truth threatens to rip them apart in both sickness and in health.
FEbruary 17th
The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong (Deluxe Hardcover Novel) Box Set
A beautiful, limited edition hardcover box set of the 4-volume New York Times bestselling series! (One printing only!)
These blockbuster danmei/Boys’ Love novels from China follow the hilarious story of a man reborn as a fantasy novel villain who ends up romancing the male protagonist.
Half-demon Luo Binghe rose from humble beginnings and a tortured past to become unrivaled in strength and beauty. With his dominion over both the Human and Demon Realms and his hundreds-strong harem, he is truly the most powerful protagonist…in a trashy webnovel series!
At least, that’s what Shen Yuan believes as he finishes reading the final chapter in Proud Immortal Demon Way. But when a bout of rage leads to his sudden death, Shen Yuan is reborn into the world of the novel in the body of Shen Qingqiu–the beautiful but cruel teacher of a young Luo Binghe. While Shen Qingqiu may have the incredible power of a cultivator, he is destined to be horrifically punished for crimes against the protagonist. The new Shen Qingqiu now has only one course of action: get into Luo Binghe’s good graces before the young man’s rise to power or suffer the awful fate of a true scum villain! This Chinese fantasy (xianxia) comedy built around the romanticized love between two men (danmei) has been translated into numerous languages and inspired the animated series Scumbag System, which amassed millions of streaming views.
This deluxe hardcover rerelease of Seven Seas’ bestselling English-language paperbacks features special embellishments: all volumes feature dust jackets with all-new art and foil, new foil illustrations against the hardcovers themselves, elaborate printed edges, and ribbon bookmarks, with the four books encased in a beautifully illustrated slipcase alongside a mini artbook for the series and two all-new mini posters. (Each box set in this limited edition printing is numbered.) Featuring art from Xiao Tong Kong (Velinxi) and special guest artists.
FEbruary 24th
Mistakenly Saving the Villain (Novel) Vol. 2
A mission gone wrong and a villain in need of serious therapy await in this heart-rending danmei (Boys’ Love) drama—finally available in English!
When medical student Song Qingshi dies and wakes up in a historical fantasy novel, he’s tasked with rescuing the tragic protagonist from a life of misery. There’s just one problem—he has no idea who the protagonist is.
Instead of saving the hero, Song Qingshi accidentally rescues Yue Wuhuan, an enslaved man renowned for his striking beauty and trained in the art of seduction. Now determined to help his traumatized new patient heal, Song Qingshi offers everything he can: Medicine, therapy, emotional support, even a shared bed—strictly for his patient’s well-being, of course.
But Yue Wuhuan wants more than healing. He wants revenge. And most of all, he wants Song Qingshi all to himself.
Light Novels
FEbruary 10th
The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant, Vol. 5
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?
omegaverse & mafia print releases:
This post contains affiliate links which earn me a commission at no additional cost to you.
ejbookblog 