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
June 2
Encore!: A Queer, Enemies-to-Lovers Rom-Com Set in High School Theater, Based on the Webtoon
In this queer rom-com graphic novel for fans of Heartstopper and Bloom, two ex-best childhood friends reconnect again in high school only to discover they might be something more than friends. Based on the popular Webtoon of the same name!
Senior year is in full swing, and Clay’s determined to have a good year filled with friends, theater dreams, and newfound confidence. But when his ex–best friend, Aron, suddenly reappears in his life—and his theater class—it throws a wrench in all of Clay’s plans. Annoyingly, the two are paired up during an improv exercise, and being vulnerable together onstage swirls up all sorts of old, complicated feelings. Even more annoyingly, Aron is acting like there’s nothing weird or confusing about being back in each other’s orbits again. Which is ironic, since Aron was the one who ghosted Clay in the first place.
As their class assignment continues and they spend more and more time together, Clay isn’t sure he can keep his old feelings buried. But can he trust Aron again, after everything they’ve been through?
Low Tide in Twilight Vol. 2
A dark Boys’ Love omegaverse romance about an omega at his limit and the alpha who plans on making him repay his debt—with his body. The hit webcomic that inspired the animation is finally available in English print! And don’t miss out on seeing these characters (and others!) in Lezhin’s new BL game, Zerowake GATES!
Kim Euihyun has hit rock bottom. Crushed under the weight of his deadbeat father’s debts, this struggling omega sees no way forward. With loan sharks closing in and no hope left, he makes a heartbreaking decision—walking into the icy sea with his younger half-brother, believing it’s their only escape. But just as the tide threatens to claim them, a stranger intervenes. Yeo Taeju, an alpha gangster collecting on Euihyun’s debt, pulls them from the brink and offers an unexpected lifeline: a job, a roof over their heads, and a second chance. Yet Euihyun knows that nothing in life comes without a price.
Is Taeju a savior who can guide him toward a new beginning, or just another force dragging him deeper into the abyss?
Sea Melt Lover
Separated by status and species, two men will find love in a desperate attempt to escape the oppressive hierarchy of their society. A Boys’ Love romance that proves love knows no bounds!
The Luta—beastlike humans with animal genes and characteristics—have suddenly appeared. In proportion to that, the number of human beings have decreased. Ordinary humans are kept as pets, used to satisfy their masters’ every whim. Ernetis, though a Luta himself, finds the system abhorrent.
When a party goes awry and a human named Jin escapes from his tiger beastman keeper, Ernetis makes a fateful decision: to help the runaway—and flee with him into the unknown.
This is a cross-species Boys’ Love where a young man who was once a slave experiences warmth and love.
The Feisty Omega and His Twin Mates Vol. 4
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!
June 9
BL Game Rebirth: My New Life as the Hero’s Younger Brother Vol. 4
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?!
Bride of the Shark Clan
Two island clans use a yearly bride offering to keep the peace, but an accidental steamy encounter threatens to change things forever!
Rival island clans have kept the peace for years through an annual bride offering made by the weaker clan, but the son of that clan’s chief is tired of this archaic system and intends to shake things up. Unfortunately, fate intervenes, and before he’s able to put his plan into place, he finds himself at his rival’s mercy in more ways than one!
Far off in the ocean exists a mysterious island inhabited by two rival clans. To keep the peace, the Tangata clan provides a yearly offering of one of their warriors to the more powerful Miyaru, who are said to be descended from sharks! Avel, the Tangata chief’s son, is growing increasingly dissatisfied with this arrangement…and with the Miyaru. When he is attacked by a jungle cat, a member of the Miyaru clan, Tukiri, comes to his rescue. Surprised by his rival’s friendly, gentle nature, Avel lets his guard down, but when Tukiri notices Avel is bleeding, his demeanor suddenly changes—and so does his appearance!
I Can’t Stand Being Your Childhood Friend Vol. 3 **Final Vol.**
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. 4
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…
Strobe in the Dark
This sweet coming-of-age BL story follows Arata as he admires his childhood friend, Shotaro, from behind his camera lens. As friendship blossoms into something more, Arata and his camera seek to capture the fleeting joys and beauty of youth.
For Arata, it’s always been Shotaro.
Shotaro is handsome, popular, and a basketball club star—not to mention Arata’s childhood friend. Every time a classmate confesses to Shotaro, Arata can only hide around the corner and eavesdrop as Shotaro turns them all down one by one.
As a member of the photography club, Arata takes photos of Shotaro, hiding his feelings behind the safety of his camera lens… until the day Shotaro reveals that he likes someone, and that someone just happens to be Arata. For Shotaro, it’s always been Arata.
In spite of social stigmas, will Shin and Shotaro be able to move their relationship out of the darkroom and into the light…?
The Dangerous Convenience Store Vol. 7 **Final Vol.**
College student Yeo Eui-joon works the graveyard shift at a convenience store to pay his bills. The shift sucks, but the money’s good, and the customers–mostly mobsters and hoodlums–don’t cause too much trouble. That might be due to Gunwoo, a tall, hunky gangster who frequents the store for booze and cigarettes. He’s scarier than the rest of the clientele, but seems to have a soft spot for Eui-joon, defending him from the more volatile customers. Could there be more behind Gunwoo’s protective actions? And if so, is Eui-joon prepared to be a part of Gunwoo’s violent world?
The World’s Greatest First Love, Vol. 19: The Case of Ritsu Onodera
A fresh start turns sour after a manga editor’s new boss turns out to be his ill-fated first love!
When Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he’s not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame. Ritsu’s determined to leave all that in the past—but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future?
Emerald manga editor Ritsu Onodera has come a long way since finding out that his bossy editor in chief Masamune Takano is actually his first love! Now, all these years later, Ritsu has promised to confess his feelings for Takano. So when a faulty air conditioner forces Ritsu to let Takano stay with him for three whole days, Ritsu couldn’t ask for a better opportunity! But will Ritsu finally be able to seize the moment and tell Takano how he feels?
June 15
❌April 7th❌➡️June 15: Dear Benjamin Manwha Volume 3
Some battles are won with bullets. Others with the truth.
When Benjamin is kidnapped, the fragile balance between Isaac and Felix shatters, setting the stage for a desperate search—one that could cost them everything. Isaac, revealed to be a former Navy SEAL now a fugitive, is ready to do whatever it takes to bring his son home, even if it means striking one last deadly bargain with Felix, a hyper-dominant alpha who is unknowingly Benjamin’s father.
As they navigate a web of deception, buried secrets come to light—secrets that reveal why Isaac’s stepfather rose in the ranks while Isaac was forced into hiding. With every truth uncovered, the danger escalates. The fight for Benjamin’s future has begun, forcing Isaac and Felix to confront their pasts, their desires, and a ruthless man who will stop at nothing to keep his power. Will Felix stand by Isaac when he learns the truth about their son, or will lies tear them apart once more?
June 16
Let Me See the Real You, Senpai! Vol. 3
A shy shut-in who masquerades as a wildly popular VTuber online collabs with a newbie who quickly becomes his friend…and maybe something more? A Boys’ Love manga about VTubers from the creator of PUNKS TRIANGLE–also available from Seven Seas!
Haruki is a shut-in who has a hard time talking to people in real life. But online, he’s an enigmatic VTuber with over 700k followers! It took five years to grow his fanbase, but he’s hit a serious plateau. When he gets a chance to collab with Yuu, a brand-new femboy VTuber, he gets a huge boost in followers–and maybe a friend too?! But when they finally meet IRL, it turns out that the voice behind Yuu is actually an incredibly handsome man! Can Yuu bring out Haruki’s true nature and help him be more comfortable in his own skin? Log on for this Boys’ Love Vtuber romance!
Murderous Lewellyn’s Candlelit Dinner, Vol. 5
“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!
Touched by Twilight, Volume 2
A historical BL manga about a mentor and a student torn apart by family conflict, only to find each other once again years later.
“If I don’t forgive you… Who else can?”
Shen Feng, the youngest of the Shen family, once vowed to surpass his childhood mentor and first love, the powerful and graceful Xiao Xing.
But when a deadly feud erupts between their families, their bond is torn apart by betrayal and bloodshed. Ordered to destroy the Xiao family, Shen Feng defies fate and spares Xiao Xing—knowing it means losing him forever.
Fifty years later, after his father’s assassination, Shen Feng returns home… only to come face to face with the man he thought he’d lost for good. As past and present collide, can love survive the shadows of loss and regret…?
Wild Love: A BL Guide to the Animal Kingdom (Omnibus)
Grab your field notes and get ready to learn about the animal kingdom in the sexiest way possible—with Boys’ Love!
Are you a fellow BL academic looking to learn more about the animal kingdom? Grab your field notes and get ready for the sexiest crash course ever. In this academic collection, you’ll learn all about the habits and lifestyles of animals in our world. Things like giraffe hierarchy battles, a pure romance between penguins, and even snail hermaphrodites with their own omegaverse plots. Packed full of ecology trivia, facts, and detailed visual guides, this BL manga guide is ready to teach you all about getting wild!
June 23
Indomitable Zono
Deto and delinquent Zono are merely opponents. But then Deto discovered Zono’s weakness. If his neck is touched, Zono will let out erotic sounds. Hearing Zono’s erotic moans, Deto’s lower-body reacted and left him confused. One day, Deto ran into Zono, who was beaten into a pulp by his father, despite being very strong in fighting. Deto rushed in to rescue Zono. And why was Zono wearing fancy, cute-looking clothes?
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Punch Drunk Love Vol. 5
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!
Ripples in the River Vol. 3
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!
Wait, I Love You Vol. 2
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?
June 30
He Craves to be Teased by His Favorite ASMR Streamer Vol. 2
An ASMR streamer is ready to give up streaming until one of his fans makes a shocking confession! A Boys’ Love romance that gives a whole new meaning to fanservice.
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.
Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide, Volume 7
Super serious Asahi Suzumura and laidback, easygoing Mitsuki Sayama might seem like an odd couple, but they made a deal; they’ll vacation around the world and when they get back to Japan, they’ll get married. The people they meet and places they see will forever change their lives! Final volume of the series!
After all their adventures around the world, Mitsuki and Asahi have finally reached the last leg of their journey. Onward to Canada, the two are hosted by familiar faces as they visit Niagara Falls and Vancouver. And back across the Pacific to see the Sydney Opera House and visit koalas, where Mitsuki encounters an old acquaintance… one who asks them about what their lives will look like after they return to Japan— out of the whirlwind of new cultures and places, back to the humdrum of real life.
What has this journey taught them about their relationship and their love for each other? If marriage is the next great adventure, are the two of them ready to jet off?
Remnant: The Beastmen Omegaverse Saga Vol. 1
To protect his younger sister and himself, one orphaned omega will do whatever it takes to keep their small family together—even if it means trusting a mysterious alpha. A Boys’ Love omegaverse story that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
After losing his parents, Daath and his little sister Bella—both omegas—grow up under the Church’s care. As his first heat draws near, Daath secretly sells his body to save enough money for them to escape. But when he discovers that the orphanage has been trafficking omegas in the black market, his fragile world shatters.
Desperate to protect his sister, Daath takes on a dangerous job—only for his first heat to strike at the worst possible time. Just as his body gives in to instinct, a dark-furred beastman appears before him: Juda, a wolf alpha who wants nothing to do with humans or omegas. Yet their encounter ignites a bond neither can resist, one that will change both their destinies forever.
What If I Said, “I Love You”? 1
A pure childhood friends-to-lovers BL series with detailed, cute, and dynamic artwork, perfect for fans of Love on the Horizon, My Summer of You, and Sasaki and Miyano.
As kids, Kazuho and Tokio were close enough to give each other piggyback rides. But now, in high school, a gulf has opened between them—one that’s carrying them further and further apart. It’s a distance Kazuho is keeping on purpose, to keep from revealing the new feelings for Tokio that have been growing in his heart. But one day, Kazuho falls asleep in class, those feelings come spilling out—and it’s all Tokio’s fault…
Danmei
June 2
Golden Terrace (Novel) Vol. 1
Two nemeses must put aside their differences and enter a political marriage arranged by the emperor. Will their burning hatred for one another become something even stronger? The beloved danmei (Boys’ Love) novel returns with an all-new translation and illustrations!
Fu Shen, the renowned general of the Northern Yan Army, has long served as Great Zhou’s shield against foreign enemies. When he suffers grievous injuries during an ambush, his days of glory come to an abrupt end. The emperor, long wary of his general’s influence, seizes the opportunity to recall him to the capital.
Yan Xiaohan, the imperial inspector of the Feilong Guard, is a court flatterer as famous for his ruthlessness as his bitter feud with Fu Shen. So when the emperor grants the pair a marriage intended to strip Fu Shen of his power and bind him to the emperor’s lackey, the court braces for catastrophe. Yet there is more to Fu Shen and Yan Xiaohan’s animosity than meets the eye–a secret history known to them alone.
As the two rivals confront the idea of their forced union, conspiracies swirl beneath the surface. Someone orchestrated the attack on Fu Shen–and their game is far from over.
Run Wild: Sa Ye (Novel) Vol. 5
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.
June 9
Silent Reading: Mo Du (Novel) Vol. 3
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?
June 16
Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (Novel) Vol. 3
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.
June 30
❌May 26❌➡️June 30: 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?
Mistakenly Saving the Villain (Novel) Vol. 3
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
June 16
Semantic Error (novel), Vol. 2
WARNING: SEMANTIC ERROR ALERT!
Computer science major Sangwoo Choo lives by the following tenets: reason, routine, and rules. So it makes perfect sense for him to delete his group members’ names from the project they contributed nothing to. If that inadvertently destroys their immediate future plans…Well, it’s not Sangwoo’s problem, right?Award-winning visual arts major Jaeyoung Jang is aghast to find his dreams of grad school in the United States put on the back burner―all because some snitch in his project group caused him to fail a required class. Now with plenty of time on his hands, he grudgingly agrees to fill in for a friend as the designer of a new mobile game―only to come face-to-face with Sangwoo Choo, the very person who screwed him over in the first place!Now Sangwoo is unable to get a moment’s peace as Jaeyoung remains glued to his side, eager for some payback. What’s even weirder is that despite their rocky start and mutual disdain, Sangwoo and Jaeyoung find themselves inexplicably drawn toward each other like moths to a very annoying flame! Will Sangwoo find a way to debug this semantic error before it upends his whole life?
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