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
July 7th
A Boring Man and an Extraordinary Man
When two former classmates are reunited in the workplace, sparks fly in spite of their so-called social differences. A BL love story about overcoming self-doubt and embracing self-worth!
Office worker Mochizuki leads an average, ordinary life in the countryside—and that’s just the way he likes it. Besides the mundanities of his daily routine, not much out of the ordinary happens to Mochizuki… until the day his former classmate—the man who turned his world upside down—shows up at his workplace.
Natsuki Hyuga has been infatuated with Mochizuki ever since they were in school together, but Mochizuki always avoided his advances… until now. Now that they’ve been reunited, Hyuga is determined to finally take their relationship from colleagues to lovers, but Mochizuki can’t imagine why someone so extraordinary would want to be with someone so… ordinary.
Blue Summer Haze 1
A baseball diamond, a love triangle, and two catchers with their eyes on the same pitcher bring the heat in this baseball BL perfect for fans of Nagisa Furuya’s My Summer of You.
Makoto’s favorite childhood memories are of playing baseball with his best friend and former teammate Shusuke, the catcher of his baseball team. When Shusuke suddenly moved away, Makoto was left devastated, but he clung to the promise of the two of them someday reuniting for the championship game at Koshien Stadium.
Now in high school, Makoto is the ace pitcher of the baseball team, and he and Hokuto, the team’s catcher, are an all-star duo. But then Shusuke suddenly transfers back to Makoto’s school, and it gets harder and harder for the boys to keep their heads in the game under the scorching heat of the baseball diamond…
Heaven Official’s Blessing (The Comic), Volume 2: Tian Guan Ci Fu
The official manhua (comic) adaptation of the New York Times bestselling danmei novel by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. Featuring stunning art by STARember, the webcomic produced by BILIBILI COMICS is now available in English print for the first time.
The first edition hardcover of Heaven Official’s Blessing (The Comic) will feature designed sprayed edges, custom endpapers, deluxe jacket, and a custom case stamp with gold foil!
Xie Lian, once the darling of the heavens, is a twice-banished god infamous for his fall from grace. Eight hundred years have passed since his mortal life as the Crown Prince of Xianle, and he’s now the laughingstock of the three realms. So when he ascends to godhood for a third time, it causes an uproar among his divine peers. Ascension may be nothing new to Xie Lian, but this time he has no followers, little power, and less luck. To repay his heavenly debts, Xie Lian must descend to the Mortal Realm to hunt ghosts that prey upon the living. There, he encounters a mysterious stranger—but is this newcomer friend or foe . . . or something else entirely?
Heartstopper #6: A Graphic Novel
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The final installment in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between.
Kloud 9: The Star Soldier
Kal and Cosmo are teen boys in love. It should be simple—except that Cosmo’s an alien deserter on the run from an intergalactic peacekeeping force!
In this YA sci-fi original graphic novel, teenager Kal is an Earthling without much purpose in life. Cosmot’urr Col Al’neyr, or Cosmo for short, is an alien struggling to find his place in the galaxy. Sparks fly when the two meet—but when Cosmo’s past catches up with him, Kal is forced to make a choice: remain on Earth or follow his crush into the great unknown. Easy choice, right? Now they just have to navigate the dangers of outer space, a megalomaniac pseudoparent, and their growing feelings for each other. Yeah. It’s complicated. Kloud 9 begins as a slice-of-life love story with fish-out-of-water humor before expanding into full-on space opera, packing every page with thrilling action and charming romance.
July 14th
Forest of the Rabbits, Vol. 1
“How can I make you feel the same way I do?”
Shunta and Tamaki are one year apart, but they’ve kept up their friendship even as they attend different schools. Tamaki is amiable and laughs often, and Shunta loves to see his friend happy. But one day, Shunta comes across Tamaki crying, and something fundamental changes within him, awakening sexual feelings he doesn’t know what to do with.
Shunta realizes that his feelings are not typical. They’re monstrous. Impure. As the two navigate high school, the lines they cross increase, forcing them to contend with Shunta’s growing feelings and Tamaki’s own desires.
Honey Bee & Lemon Balm 2
A former yakuza falls fast and hard for the delicate florist who sets him on the right path in this quirky and heartfelt BL manga!
This tender yet humorous boys’ love romance blooms at a sweet, gentle pace over 3 volumes. This easy entry point for readers new to BL is also perfect for veterans of the genre who enjoyed Love on the Horizon and The Metalhead Next Door.
Vol. 1 Review | Amazon | Bookshop
Marriage to the Wolf: An Interspecies Union Vol. 1
A Boys’ Love tale about a rabbit and a wolf, brought together in an arranged marriage. A story of interspecies love between prey and predator that will make your heart soar!
After a year of bad harvests, things are looking dire for the Rabbit village as they struggle to scrape together enough food to survive. When all seems hopeless, the solution to their predicament comes from the most unlikely source: the Wolf tribe, who promises them monthly rations in exchange for a bride for the son of the prominent Kuroe family.
As the only eligible candidate, the young Kaede is chosen—though he feels less like a bride and more like a sacrifice. Upon his arrival at the Wolf tribe’s village, Kaede immediately clashes with his fiancé Ren, a moody young wolf who wants nothing to do with him or their upcoming marriage. Will this young couple make it to their wedding day? Or is their marriage doomed from the start?
May I Have a Taste?, Vol. 2
The life of a boring salaryman-turned-vampire gets turned upside down by a handsome coworker who’s just dying for a bite!
A scrupulous vampire happy with his mundane life finds himself perpetually tested by his bored—and very unscrupulous—coworker.
Office worker and 40-year-old virgin Minoru Sayo lives a simple, perhaps boring, life—at least until the day he is turned into a vampire! Unable to bring himself to drink human blood, he satiates his overwhelming thirst with cats. But one night, after a disastrous mixer, Minoru is pushed to his limits when a junior colleague passes out drunk, neck exposed, while waiting for the train. Unable to resist, Minoru sneaks a taste. But all is not what it seems with his hapless coworker, and Minoru’s life is about to take yet another unexpected turn!
The Big Apple Vol. 6 *Final Vol.*
A gorgeous and full-color BL webtoon/manhwa (comic) about a man leading a double life–and his handsome lover who will stop at nothing to save their relationship. The Mature-rated supernatural thriller comes to print in English at last!
Joachim has a deadly secret: he’s a hitman for the SIA (the “Secret Intelligence Agency”): a covert organization whose operatives possess special abilities. Working in the shadows, Joachim is a trained professional assigned dangerous missions that he executes to perfection. Yet, despite his aptitude for the job, Joachim hates it! He’s constantly caught up in daydreams about quitting his risky life and trading it all for peaceful bliss with his handsome and generous lover, Juergen Eisler. But quitting the Agency is easier said than done.
When Joachim’s latest mission goes awry, he determines to do whatever is necessary to keep Juergen safe—even if it means breaking off their relationship and going dark. Except Juergen isn’t ready to give him up so easily.
July 21st
300 New Days With You
This emotional boys love oneshot by BL artist Sai Asai, featuring two childhood friends turned lovers in a beautiful seaside town, explores the enduring power of love beyond memory.
Each day, Rihito confesses to Arata, and their relationship begins anew.
At the end of each day, Arata forgets.
One year ago, a strange comet passed over Earth, leaving countless individuals with inexplicable memory loss…
One such individual was Arata. Not only did he lose his memories of falling in love with his childhood friend, but also the ability to make new ones.
Unwilling to give up hope, Rihito logs each day they spend together by the sea and refuses to leave Arata’s side—even if it means abandoning his own future.
When each new day dawns with hope and ends with heartbreak, how many days can a forgotten love endure…?
A Howl of the Heart 02
In a war-torn era, a man devastated by the loss of his lover and fellow soldier discovers that his beloved may still be among the living!
Uru and Tenyo are two elite soldiers with a bond that runs deeper than blood. Living together and fighting side by side has only heightened their affection for one another…but in a world ravaged by war, connections can be severed in an instant. When Uru loses his life, he leaves Tenyo behind with nothing but a final kiss goodbye.
After two years of mourning, Tenyo sneaks into the enemy general Kakezuki’s territory with the intent of finishing him off, as promised to Uru. But when he gets there, he finds that the enemy looks exactly like his dearly departed brother-in-arms! There’s no way Uru is still among the living…or is there?
Kei X Yaku: Bound By Law 13
Opposite sides of the law flirt with danger—and each other—in a tangled web of political intrigue that is fraught with deception and secrets. A suspenseful mystery sure to get the heart racing in more ways than one, perfect for fans of No. 6 and Banana Fish!
Vol. 1 Review | Amazon | Bookshop
Perfect Addiction Vol. 2
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?
Perfect Buddy Vol. 6
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.
Seven Sundays, Vol. 1
Taeyang never thought he’d run into his first love, Jiwan, again―things didn’t exactly end well after Jiwan ghosted him years ago. So when Taeyang’s heroic firefighter rescue lands him a television appearance at the very station Jiwan works at, Taeyang seizes his chance. But no amount of imagining their reunion could have prepared Taeyang for the revelation that awaits him…Turns out, Jiwan has a kid―named Taeyang, no less! And after Taeyang learns Jiwan’s son is as old as their breakup, all the pieces start to fall into place. Now he knows just what to do: compel Jiwan into giving him seven of his Sundays for seven dates to make up for all that lost time!
Review coming soon! | Amazon | Bookshop
Smells Like Green Spirit
Enemies-turned-friends open Pandora’s Box together and search for a place where they can live their truth in this complete-in-one omnibus coming-of-age manga
A must-read for older teens and adult fans of seinen and LGBTQ+ series like Welcome Back Alice, The Flowers of Evil, and Boys Run the Riot
A single tube of stolen lipstick unlocks an unforgettable summer
Suffocated by his rural hometown and the ruthless homophobic bullying he endures at school, Futoshi Mishima has only one escape: late at night, he swipes his mother’s lipstick and delights in quietly dolling himself up. So when that liberating lipstick slips out of his pocket one day, Mishima is at a total loss—until he finds his worst tormenter trying it on for himself. The two stumble into a summer of unprecedented freedom…but as they soon discover, freedom doesn’t come without a cost, and they may not be the only ones in town with something to hide.
The Titan’s Bride Vol. 9
In a world of giants, there’s no such thing as a “little” crush!
Senior Kouichi Mizuki is about to take his final exams and graduate from high school, when he suddenly finds himself in a world of titans. Not only is he no longer anywhere near home, but one of these giants, Prince Caius, has claimed Kouichi as his bride! Thanks to a disturbing, world-ending prophecy, the prince’s upcoming nuptials cannot be with anyone of his world. Since Caius has no plans to send Kouichi back to earth, he is wholeheartedly set on taking Kouichi as his “wife”!
July 28th
❌April 28th❌➡️July 28th: Clumsy Kiss
Time’s running out―with graduation on the horizon and everyone and their brother getting together, Kumai’s stuck in something of a rut. Due to the trauma of a past heartbreak, he’s had a little trouble putting himself out there, but he’s made up his mind―it’s time to move on! To get the ball rolling, he tries his luck by texting one of his lady friends, and to his delight, she agrees to a lunch date the very next day! But, uh…why did Sasahara, the hottest guy in school, show up instead? And why is he acting like they’re dating…?
❌ Feb. 24th❌➡️July 28th: 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!
*new release date is sus lol*
Hit Me Hard With Desire
This dark, broody BL romance explores themes of trauma, escaping cycles of abuse, and facing the parts of ourselves we keep locked away out of shame.
As the screams of cicadas pierce the suffocating summer heat…
Nanase finds himself cornered by a strange, sinister animal.
The only thing more depressing than Nanase’s new cleaning job is his creepy, dead-eyed coworker, Kurono. And now that Kurono has turned that unnerving stare on Nanase, escape seems impossible.
No matter what violence or vitriol Nanase hurls at him, Kurono refuses to tear his gaze away—and those vacant eyes see right through the jagged cracks in Nanase’s bruised and battered heart.
When violence is the veil through which you see the world, vulnerability is the enemy… but in Nanase’s case, letting Kurono in may be the only way out.
I Ship My Rival x Me (The Comic / Manhua) Vol. 4
A lighthearted romantic comedy about two rookie actors who learn they’re being shipped online.
Wei Yanzi and Gu Yiliang burst onto the acting scene together, igniting a rivalry fueled by their shared debut. But while Gu Yiliang dazzles with his acting prowess and idol-worthy looks, Wei Yanzi finds himself in the shadow with only his striking appearance to boast. Amid the barrage of online hate from Gu Yiliang’s fervent admirers, Wei Yanzi’s patience wears thin.
When Wei Yanzi stumbles upon an online community totally convinced there’s a romantic entanglement between the two actors, he is initially shocked but soon finds solace in their speculation as he immerses himself in their discussions.
Though their relationship is purely professional, Wei Yanzi can’t shake the growing sense that maybe the shippers are onto something. As he spends more time with Gu Yiliang, lines blur, and Wei Yanzi begins to wonder if there might, after all, be truth behind the fan-fueled fantasies!
It’s Just a Dream… Right?! (Comic) Vol. 3
One man answers a want ad for a part-time job and winds up in a world of dreams–literally! A dreamy supernatural Boys’ Love comic about a charming himbo and his moody but cute boss.
When 24-year-old Jungoh answers an ad seeking an assistant for a shaman, he expects a straightforward part-time gig. The ad called for someone strong, patient, and quick on their feet–perfect for Jungoh. But when he arrives, he’s thrust into a bizarre world where the rules are anything but ordinary.
His boss, Shin Ibeom, is a grumpy yet undeniably cute shaman, cursed with uncontrollable arousal due to a nightmare seedling. As Ibeom’s assistant, Jungoh must help him navigate this strange situation while working inside people’s dreams. But the deeper they dive into the dream world, the more bizarre and unpredictable things become–especially as Jungoh finds himself battling a growing attraction to his mysterious boss.
What started as a simple job quickly turns into something far stranger, as Jungoh navigates both the surreal dream realm and the complexities of Ibeom’s heart!
Omega Megaera 5
The highly-anticipated, genre-defining omegaverse manga, in English at last! From beloved BL author Maki Marukido (Pornographer) comes a story steeped in secrets, lies, and family drama. Saimon, an omega, is shunned by his husband’s family for being unable to bear children. But when his father-in-law tasks with a special favor, it pushes Saimon to spin a tangled web of deception-all to keep his place in the family.
This acclaimed and highly-anticipated manga is both a top-flight omegaverse thriller and an interrogation and deconstruction of the genre, accounting for the social and political consequences of the setting—and even provoking the reader to consider what they have to say about our own world.
Vol. 1 Review | Amazon | Bookshop
The Crow’s Ballad at Dawn (Volume 1) (Kasumirou Series, 1)
“You paid for me, so touch me however you please…” Office worker Akito is taken away by a tofu boy yokai and steps foot into red-light district exclusive to yokai! There he meets the beautiful male prostitue, Suiren―a tan, black-haired tengu. A story of pure love between a male prostitute and a customer unfurls on the stage of a dazzlingly luxurious red-light district!
Danmei
July 14th
After the Disabled God of War Became My Concubine (Novel) Vol. 3
A strange thesis becomes one professor’s reality when he’s transmigrated to the past and awakens as a doomed prince in this hit danmei (Boys’ Love)!
An outrageous thesis has just hit the desk of esteemed history professor Jiang Suizhou. Dubiously sourced, it tells the story of the General Huo Wujiu, a man who was captured, incapacitated, and forced to serve as concubine to his enemy’s brother—the cut-sleeve prince who enjoyed men in his bed. For three grueling years, the general lived as a prisoner until he escaped and sought vengeance against his tormentors.
Convinced the story is pure fiction, Jiang Suizhou brands the thesis a failure, that is, until he wakes up as the cut-sleeve prince himself!
Now, stuck lording over his concubine and prisoner Huo Wujiu, Jiang Suizhou only has one option to avoid facing the general’s future wrath: Ally himself with Huo Wujiu. Still, this strategy could backfire if Huo Wujiu were to get the wrong idea about his intentions.
July 21st
The Wife Comes First: Qi Wei Shang (Novel) Vol. 3 *Final Vol.*
A philandering prince discovers that the princely consort he neglected in life is the only one by his side in death. Now that he’s got a second chance, can the prince make it up to him?! A heartwarming romance about second chances, palace intrigue, and found family—from the author of The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post, also from Seven Seas!
On the brink of death, Prince Cheng is stunned to find the one person still by his side: his long-neglected princely consort, Mu Hanzhang. While Prince Cheng pursued power and countless lovers, Mu Hanzhang never wavered in his dedication as his wife, despite the future he lost. Prince Cheng knows he never deserved such loyalty.
But fate isn’t finished with him yet. When he awakens in the past—on the morning after their disastrous wedding night, with all his memories intact—Prince Cheng seizes the chance to set things right. This time, he’ll treasure Mu Hanzhang. This time, the wife will come first, the state second, and the husband last.
Yet winning Mu Hanzhang’s trust is only the first battle. Court conspiracies still run deep, and if they’re not careful, history may repeat itself…starting with a knife in the back.
Light Novels
July 28th
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Light Novel) Vol. 12
Cut, Carat, Clarity
Richard Ranashinghe de Vulpian is a brilliant and enigmatic British jewelry appraiser. Seigi Nakata is a young college student. Their worlds are as different as can be, but when a chance encounter leads Seigi to hire Richard to appraise a family heirloom, it sparks a partnership that goes well beyond that one job. Together, the duo investigate jewelry-related cases and solve mysteries, finding the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones–and the hearts of those who possess them.
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