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.
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Manga.hua.hwa
May 5th
Lost in the Cloud Vol. 3
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?
Monster and Ghost, Volume 2 (releasing paperback & hardcover)
Tsubaki Koton is a monster — a violent delinquent with a chilling past and a terrifying image to match. No other student dares to approach him, not even now he’s transferred to a new high school. His anti-heroic acts of selflessness end only in bloodshed and rumors that spiral out of control. But one night, he’s followed home by a stranger who sets out to change his life for good. This boy, stubborn and hauntingly beautiful, is the pure-hearted Kabuto Yuuki, with his stunning jewel-like eyes that see past Tsubaki’s fearsome charade. But although someone finally sees Tsubaki for who he truly is, Kabuto cannot be seen at all. After all, Kabuto is a ghost.
The Reaper and The Waiting: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel
Reaper spends his days completing his task of sending souls into the afterlife, until he meets a peculiar but familiar soul that has him questioning everything.
Waiting follows him everywhere, and Reaper’s spirit helper, Dog, seems to take a liking to Waiting. Reaper, however, has his reservations.
Souls must be guided to the other side, and it’s his job to help them cross, but something draws him closer to Waiting.
Reaper prefers to live in ignorance of his past life, while Waiting insists that knowing who you were is important to understand where you come from—and who you may have left behind.
Who is Waiting, and why is he so intrigued by the one meant to seal his fate?
Through their journey together, travelling the realm in search of lost souls Waiting and Reaper unpack the bittersweet mystery of their previous lives.
This graphic novel collects the complete stunning WEBTOON comic series The Reaper and the Waiting.
Voices in the Sea Foam
Can true love break a curse that crosses lifetimes?
Aito used to think he was an ordinary kid—until the day he fell in love at first sight with a boy at school. Suddenly, memories of his previous life as the tragic little mermaid came flooding back, leaving him unable to speak or stand without agonizing pain. The terrifying ordeal made him swear off love entirely, but a fateful encounter with his charming college classmate Toru now threatens to shake his resolve—and push him into dark waters that might drown him for good.
Wet Sand, Volume 3
When a chance encounter brings earnest photographer Jo into the orbit of the aloof and gorgeous Ian, Jo falls hard. An undeniable attraction simmers between them, and Jo is determined to break through Ian’s indifferent façade. But Ian’s life isn’t made for romance. As he works to free himself from his past life as a high-profile member of a dangerous gang—and from TJ, his on-again, off-again lover—a power struggle threatens to erupt within the crime syndicate. If Ian isn’t careful, events might spiral out of control, dragging him back into a world of corruption and murder.
May 12th
❌April 28th❌➡️May 12th : A Long & Short Love Story
No two boys could be closer than Ibuki and Kippei. As next-door neighbors and childhood friends, they go to the same school, chat about their favorite music, and watch the summer fireworks together every year. But when Ibuki kisses Kippei one day, the definition of their relationship begins to change…
A Man Who Defies the World of BL, Vol. 4
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?
A Starlit Darkness 01
A struggling writer finds himself drawn into darkness by a seductive, talented author in this enthralling psychological drama from the best-selling creator of Cherry Magic!
Japan, early 20th century. Subaru Karasuma, an aspiring writer with dashed ambitions, neck-deep in loans he has no hope of paying back, decides it’s time to draw the curtains on his miserable life. Before he can follow through on his dark intent, he’s diverted by the spectacle of a neighbor working frenetically with his literary group to meet the deadline for a work commissioned by Geppo Yagira, a rich and famous novelist. When the devilishly handsome, fiercely talented Geppo lays his eyes on Subaru, the latter’s life is set on a new course. But the new path he’s now treading seems to lead ever deeper into the darkness…
not sure if BL… I think bl-coded… (some places have it tagged as shounen-ai)
Bride of Ignat, Volume 1 (collectible hardcover edition)
This beautifully illustrated, award-winning fantasy BL tells the story of Rita, a young man chosen by his village to become the “Dragon’s Bride”, and Ignat, the mythical dragon to whom Rita is sacrificed. Only the warmth of Rita’s loving determination is enough to thaw Ignat’s long-frozen heart in this sweeping mystical romance by rising star of the BL world, Moyori Mori. A 2025 Chill Chill Award winner!
This collectible hardcover edition also includes a stunning gold foil treatment on the cover!
“If life is meaningless no matter where you are…” Rita, a lonely boy, is chosen as the “Dragon’s Bride” by the village custom. The ancient legend of the “Snowy Mountain Dragon” is now nothing more than a legend, but Rita, unable to find his role in the village, accepts the sacrifice while realizing that it is to reduce the number of mouths to feed. Rita, who was left alone and freezing in the snowstorm, is saved by Ignat, a beautiful dragon in human form. Rita’s eyes sparkle because the dragon really exists, and he is able to fulfill his role as a “bride”, but Ignat rejects him, saying “I don’t need a bride”. Still, Rita cannot give up, and he learns the secret of the ritual to turn humans into “dragons”. A silent dragon x a fearless sacrifice. A fantasy BL story of a non-human marriage that will heal your frozen heart!
DEAR. DOOR (Comic) Vol. 3
After a devastating personal loss, Kyungjoon wants nothing more than to drown his grief in the silence and safety of his houseplants. But Kyungjoon is also a cop, and it’s a cop’s job to go after criminals.
One day, hot pursuit of a suspect leads to Kyungjoon discovering signs of cult activity. Soon, the policeman is caught up in the machinations of monsters and demons, the worst of which is the demon king, Lord Cain, whose survival in this world depends on mana that can only be accessed through a “door.” Cain’s door happens to be inside Kyungjoon, and these two will have to get up close and very personal to open it.
Laughter in the Sunshine
A sweet Boys’ Love romance about two young men, a smuggled cat, and the month they spend together.
On the way home from work one night, Kiriyama Taiyou picks up a friendly stray cat. Pets are strictly off-limits at his apartment building, but he attempts to sneak in his new feline friend anyway–only to be caught by the grumpy building manager, Taira Asahi. Taiyou begs Asahi to let him keep the cat until he can find it a new home. To his shock, Asahi agrees. The catch? Taiyou has to be his gofer until the cat is gone.
As Taiyou runs himself ragged completing errands for Asahi, he begins to notice a kind heart lying beneath his prickly exterior…as well as the unrequited crush on someone that Asahi’s been nursing for years. Taiyou wants to make Asahi’s romantic dreams come true, but will his attempts at playing cupid lead to his own broken heart?
Roses and Champagne (Comic) Vol. 3
Korean-Russian lawyer Lee-Won Jeong rushes to work one day when he literally collides with a striking, blond-haired, gray-eyed stranger. Lee-Won thinks nothing of the chance encounter–until their paths cross again under far more ominous circumstances.
The stranger is revealed to be Ceasar Sergeev, the heir to the powerful Sergeev mafia empire. But even that is just the tip of the iceberg.
As a dedicated civil rights attorney, Lee-Won suspects the mafia is pressuring a senator to cheat his client, and he’s determined to uncover the truth. But as Lee-Won delves deeper, Caesar’s obsession with him grows more intense. Now, Lee-Won is about to learn just how perilous it is to attract the attention of the Russian mob.
Don’t miss this thrilling Boys’ Love crime drama webtoon, based on the bestselling Korean novel series!
Scattering His Virgin Bloom: Love Frenzy, Vol. 2
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!
May 19th
Dinghai Fusheng Records (The Comic / Manhua) Vol. 3
A historical fantasy set in an ancient China where magic has been nearly extinguished, and two young men must work together to prevent the destruction of all life.
It has been three hundred years since magic disappeared from the Divine Land. Chen Xing is the last Great Exorcist—a young man with a tenuous grip on magic whose life is destined to end on his twentieth birthday. As whispers about the return of the demonic entity known as Mara echo across the land, Chen Xing is burdened with a daunting task: to seek out his fated counterpart, the Protector Martial God, and together, to save the world.
Enter Xiang Shu, a condemned man with a haunted past. Accused of unspeakable atrocities, Xiang Shu is an enigma—handsome, skilled, and facing execution for crimes he claims he didn’t commit. As their destinies intertwine, Chen Xing and Xiang Shu embark together on a journey where the salvation of everything they know hangs in the balance.
Eternal Covenant, Volume 4
A sweeping fantasy full of magic, political intrigue, and spicy romance.
“I wonder what awful sin I committed in my past life… to be punished like this now…”
After being abandoned by his parents, Ian Gloucester is taken in by a powerful church member named Cardinal Brixton who raises him to rise amongst the ranks to become a decorated knight of the Knights Templar. But Ian is hiding a big secret—one that the cardinal intends to keep hidden: Ian is “cursed,” meaning he can harness his internal energy and turn it into raw power. As Ian struggles to keep his secret hidden, he encounters a mysterious noble named Jack who helps him control his magic. In the process of working together, he uncovers corruption in his beloved city of Derwin… as well as new feelings for Jack.
Nagi & Hayasaki
A spicy romcom BL about a secretly perverted class president and the goofball delinquent who catches his eye! A clumsy tryst evolves into a tender romance in this comedic story of an unlikely couple.
What’s a pent-up punk to do when his mortal enemy gives him an unexpected #@%&?$! in the school restroom…? Freak the #$!& out, of course!
Certified slacker Nagi wants absolutely nothing to do with “mature” and “diligent” class president Hayasaki—especially after what happened in the bathroom. But Hayasaki won’t leave him alone! And worse yet, Nagi can’t even get himself off anymore without Hayasaki’s help…
What the %&$# is happening?! And why did it have to be Hayasaki of all people?!
Nagi’s gay panic only intensifies when Hayasaki confesses to him. Enemies-with-benefits is one thing, but a full-blown rivals-to-lovers romance might be more than Nagi can handle…!
Our Dining Table: Seconds, Please! Vol. 2
The beloved Boys’ Love hit that inspired a live-action returns with an all-new collection of short stories!
Yutaka and Minoru have gone from friends to lovers and made a loving home for themselves and Tane-kun. As their relationship grows, so do their joys and worries, but one thing stays the same: they always have warm meals to share around the table. See how their little family shares love and delicious food in this collection of short stories!
Shinjuku 69 Heaven, Volume 1
An irresistible game of love in a neon-lit town swirling with desire… Reporter Kutani and sex worker Hiromu wind up roommates after spending the night together, and must confront the uncomfortable question of whether their chemistry was real or just part of the job for Hiromu…!
Keita Kutani, a sex industry reporter who’s worked his way through Kabukicho’s red-light district, hires Hiromu, a No. 1 male sex worker, for an inside report on the gay sex industry.
In spite of his reservations, Kutani finds himself completely captivated by Hiromu’s carefully cultivated charms, and can’t help second-guessing his strictest principle: never return to the same service twice.
But Hiromu might just be worth breaking all the rules.
Meanwhile, a magazine hires Kutani for a new assignment: to share an apartment with a perfect stranger for three months. And it turns out the stranger-turned-roommate in question is none other than the snarky, sneering, impossibly sensual Hiromu himself!
May 26th
I Cannot Reach You, Vol. 9
The differences between Yamato and Kakeru couldn’t be more obvious. Yamato gets good grades, while Kakeru’s are less than average. And while Yamato is very attractive, Kakeru’s looks are perfectly average. Not a problem—unless you’re in love with your childhood best friend…How in the world can Kakeru make Yamato look at him when Yamato is completely out of his league?!
Kei X Yaku: Bound By Law 12
Ichiro, an agent with the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Security Bureau, receives orders to make contact with and closely surveil Shiro, a yakuza hotshot whose bed partners include a considerable amount of influential male politicians. The mission takes an unexpected turn when they realize they’ve both been pursuing the same cold case: the disappearance of Rion Nakaba, Ichiro’s senior and Shiro’s sister. Determined to uncover the truth, the two secretly team up under the guise of lovers to try and pick up her trail…
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Kitayama and Minamiya Vol. 2
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?
Love from the Tip of the Tongue, Vol. 1
In this world, there are two special categories of people known as “forks” and “cakes.” Forks―the predators, normal humans who lack a sense of taste. Cakes―the prey, the one thing forks find irresistibly delicious, often luring them to commit heinous crimes. High school hottie Tatsunari has spent his whole life hiding the fact that he’s a fork, but all that changes when he accidentally gets a taste of a cute, glasses-wearing junior. The explosion of sweetness has him falling head-over-heels for the flavor…and for the boy himself! Jump into the world of cakeverse with this delectable BL!
Omega Megaera 4
In a world where people have one of three sexes-alpha, beta, or omega-in addition to being male or female, alphas have pushed their way to the top. Omegas are oppressed, their status determined by whether or not they successfully bear alpha children. An omega named Saimon marries into the prolific Hanabusa family, a major conglomerate, but is unable to produce an heir for his alpha husband Seijuro, and is shunned as a “Megaera,” a creature that brings ill fortune. One day, Saimon is summoned by the family patriarch Zenjiro and ordered to locate the man’s illegitimate son. Saimon finds the boy, Mamiya, who has been making a life for himself on the streets while hiding the fact that he’s an omega. Desperate to regain his position as Seijuro’s top spouse, Saimon proposes an audacious plan: pass Mamiya off as an alpha heir and try to gain the headship of the Hanabusa family.
Redeem: Only One Forever, Vol. 1
After 21-year-old Chiaki watches his boyfriend, Kuon, die in a tragic accident right before his eyes, he suddenly wakes up to find himself flung ten years into the past! Now stuck in a child’s body, he tries to convince Kuon that he’s his future lover, but 28-year-old Kuon is a much colder and more pained man than the one he knew. But no matter how hard Kuon tries to push Chiaki away, Chiaki won’t give up until, step by step, he works his way into Kuon’s hardened heart once more…
Danmei
May 12th
Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben (Novel) Vol. 8
A modern tale with a sci-fi edge: an elite young man with a dark side develops a deep, aggressive relationship with his former doctor.
Wealthy and handsome, yet mentally unstable—He Yu has returned home from overseas with one goal in mind: to win the heart of Xie Xue, the girl of his dreams. However, in his time away, he has nursed more than unrequited feelings. He must confront his long-held grudge against Xie Xue’s overprotective brother, Xie Qingcheng, who doesn’t think He Yu capable of love.
But history is not easily rewritten. As He Yu’s former doctor, Xie Qingcheng is the only person in the world who truly understands He Yu’s volatile mental illness. When the two are involved in an explosive incident that exposes a dark secret, Xie Qingcheng’s suspicions about He Yu are confirmed. Now, He Yu must confront his own demons…including his dark obsession with Xie Qingcheng.
There’s Something Wrong with the Chief: Du Zhu You Bing (Novel) Vol. 3
A tragic past and a deadly world of assassins spark a love that defies fate in this fan-favorite danmei series!
Xiahou Lian, the youngest assassin of the infamous Qiye Garden enclave, has infiltrated the prestigious Xie household on a vague but deadly mission. Posing as a servant under Xie Jinglan, the youngest son of the family, he bides his time, awaiting orders. But as the days pass, an unexpected bond forms between them—mark and assassin alike—throwing a wrench in Xiahou Lian’s plans. The decision he makes will land him in dire straits with the Qiye Garden, while Xie Jinglan walks free.
Two years later, their paths cross again in the Imperial Palace. Forced to walk a perilous tightrope of secrecy, both boys hide dangerous truths from one another. Something is terribly wrong, and they can both feel it. As one of those secrets spirals into mortal danger, an assassin from Qiye Garden—familiar and fearsome—arrives with an ultimatum that threatens to tear their fragile bond apart.
Three Hundred Years of Longing: Bu Jian Shang Xian San Bai Nian (Novel) Vol. 3
The Banquet of the Winding Wine ends with one nobleman falling asleep warm in his bed. But when he wakes, he’s shackled as a prisoner in the Northern Domain of Tealspire, feared by all as an archfiend! And he’s not the only one who’s just woken up. From fan-favorite danmei author, Mu Su Li, author of Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi—also available from Seven Seas!
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?
May 19th
Joyful Reunion (Novel) Vol. 4
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.
May 26th
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Deluxe Hardcover Novel) Vol. 5
*NOTE: didn’t put vol. 1 description bc this includes extra short stories*
HAPPILY EVER AFTER—AND THEN SOME
A three-way showdown occurs as Jin Guangyao, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, and Nie Mingjue’s reassembled fierce corpse converge on the Guanyin Temple. With decades-long schemes finally unveiled, and terrible secrets unearthed, the events of this rain-battered night will decide not just the future of the entire cultivation world—but also that of a love story two lifetimes in the making.
Also included in this book are eight short stories about what happens when an epic tale ends but life goes on. From magical incense burners to tense banquets, lotus-pod-hunting and Night Hunts with the juniors, these stories span dawn to dusk and so much more!
Twin Jades of Jiangdong (Novel) Vol. 2 *Final Vol.*
Set in the Three Kingdoms era comes a story of childhood friends and the changes their relationship faces in the midst of war. From Fei Tian Ye Xiang (非天夜翔), author of Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu and Dinghai Fusheng Records!
Turmoil rocks the Han dynasty. After a peasant rebellion tears Zhou Yu’s family apart, fate reunites the distraught young man with his childhood friend Sun Ce, heir to a powerful commander. In Sun Ce’s unshakable resolve, Zhou Yu finds not only solace, but a vision of the future: a leader who can rise above the chaos and reshape their fractured land. Determined to help his friend achieve greatness, Zhou Yu pledges himself to Sun Ce.
Through the unforgiving gauntlet of war, Zhou Yu helps Sun Ce amass the followers and prestige needed to gain power. But as growing tensions test their relationship, Zhou Yu and Sun Ce must each weigh the cost of their own decisions. Can their devotion to each other survive the fires of conflict?
Light Novels
May 12th
Deadshot: Deadlock (3) (releasing hardcover and paperback)
One Man’s Fight for the Truth Behind Prison Walls
DEA agent Yuuto Lennix had everything—a promising career, respect, and a partner he trusted. But when he’s framed for his partner’s murder, everything crashes down. Facing a life sentence, Yuuto is thrown an unexpected lifeline: a secret deal from the FBI. His mission? Infiltrate the notorious Schelger Prison and hunt down the ruthless leader of a terrorist organization hiding among the inmates.
Thrown into a brutal world where survival is anything but guaranteed, Yuuto finds himself sharing a cell with the beautiful yet cold, Dick Burnford—a quiet man with a mysterious past who keeps his distance from others. With every step, Yuto navigates prison politics, forms unexpected alliances, and makes deadly enemies. As tensions within the prison walls escalates Yuto’s mission becomes even more perilous.
Embroiled in the dangerous world of Schelge and his secret deal with the FBI , Yuuto’s only shot at redemption might just lie with an unlikely ally, his cellmate; Dick Burnford..
The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 2
The bond between Yoshiki and Hikaru is a welcome escape from their isolated village. But one day when the two boys meet up, Yoshiki can immediately tell something is off. Though the person standing before him looks and acts exactly like Hikaru, Yoshiki knows that his friend is…gone. Someone―no, something has taken Hikaru’s place. And with so many eerie incidents happening in town lately, Yoshiki is becoming increasingly conflicted. Although things will never be as they once were, he would prefer this Hikaru to no Hikaru at all.
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