Ranked #137

Finder Series (Manga)

Yaoi - most of them, as fact states, have shitty plot. There's hardly any plot at all. Just smex and sissy boys, and more smex. The Finder Series, or You are My Love Prize in Viewfinder as it is commonly called, is the exact opposite of what many think (or maybe 'know') what yaoi is.

The first chapter of the manga would immediately capture the interest of a (tolerant) reader. Character intro is done well, and one can feel what it's like to be chased by armed mafioso. Mafia... sounds good, no? The story revolves around an amateur photographer who got caught up in the chaotic underworld society while seeking to expose an influential businessman. There you have the uke and the seme. Sex comes in when this businessman, Ryuichi Asami, uses 'pain and pleasure' to get this photographer, Akihito Takaba, to just surrender. The latter isn't gay (yet) and haven't even thought about getting raped by a man, more so be harassed by a masochist. Yes, it's got SM in it. XD Good thing is, after all he'd have to go through, the uke isn't all so girly and all so submissive, unlike many other ukes. Foul language, athletic moves, you name it. Other characters come in, specifically one who was involved with the seme Asami in the past. The feud between him and another underworld big-shot, Liu Fei Long, who also takes interest in the uke for the sole reason of revenge, is what spices up the story.

Along with the outstanding plot, sex scenes are delivered really well. How much of a perv you are doesn't matter (ha!) for the actions are easy to comprehend. The art isn't too sketchy like those shoujo mangas. The drawings are detailed and the characters' body structures look realistic. 'Hot' looks hot, 'cool' looks cool, and 'spunky' looks spunky. It's got a seinen manga style to it. Sure, sex is all for lust, but unlike your typical romance stories where it comes last, it's what triggers the development of a relationship (yep, raep). The thought of gay underworld lords is kinda laughable, but it's what makes this manga unique. The chaotic society they live in sparks how bad ass they could all be. Hell yeah, blood covered bishies! And of course the plot isn't ruined by a ridiculous amount of sex. It comes in when things go low tide, and goes out when other elements like action set in. There hardly is a dull moment.

You are My Love Prize in Viewfinder is definitely a must-read for all the yaoi and BL fans out there. It ain't your typical baseless yaoi. It's a hell lot more than that, guaranteed! read more

Personally i found this one of the best yaoi manga reads out there, it has everything you will ever love from some steamy yaoi.

The characters are stunning and Yamane Ayano knows just how to portray their wonderful individual personalities. She draws them ever sowonderfully, with such attention to detail with their body structures, everything youd love to see in a yaoi.

This yaoi is full of all the steaminess you could wish for, and as well as a beautiful storyline, with action and wonderful romance. Its fall of so many amazing twists and plots and enough steam through out the great plot to keep eyes alert!
You will be sure to instantly fall for the main characters, Akihito Takaba and Asami twisted love story, is it really as forced and unrequited as it seems? youll have to watch and see how the lust unfolds. But i assure you this will be one yaoi manga you wont be disappointed with. read more