Interest Stacks

sad, beautiful, and hopeful all in the same breath. also deals with gender identity issues!

tw: rape

just a really adorable high school bl with an interesting premise and cute characters executed well.

has a weird and absurd, but interesting and enjoyable plot.

ghosts! super emotional, made me cry for sure.

a good take on a difficult topic.

tw: abuse

a collection of stories that also includes a sequel to the previous manga. ogeretsu tanaka generally just writes compelling characters tbh, lots of nsfw scenes though!

continues the previous two

a weird-ish and funny premise, but the relationship they develop is cute.

(they're cousins, but i pretend that they're not)

a really interesting take in the a/b/o world, plays with dynamics interestingly.

a classic. has an exciting plot with good characters and chemistry/development between them.

not as good as the spin off, but still a good manga with lovable characters you want to root for.

wholesome family dynamic!

a wholesome highschool romance.

wholesome childhood friends!

not exactly bl, but has an interesting take on romance and gender identity.

has a pretty sad and tragic premise, but a hopeful story all in all.

a fantastical bl with interesting worldbuilding and cute, wholesome, lovable characters.

not your typical premise and can be sensitive, but (at least, in my opinion) executed fairly well.

a funny, messy workplace romance involving idol culture.

showbiz romance with pretty art and interesting character dynamic.

a very unconventional fantasy bl executed well.

wholesome, unexpected highschool romance with lovable characters.

enemies to lovers highschool romance done well.

realistic depiction of adults falling in love.

seaside romance!!!

a cute and wholesome coming of age story with really pretty art.

since it is based on a true story, it depicts gay romance realistically. makes me really emotional, hopeful, and happy.

a wholesome work place romance involving shoujo manga. funny, charming, and cute.

if you're a long time bl reader, this manga points out all the typical clichés and tropes found in bl in a pretty funny way and manages to have somewhat of a cute romance storyline at the same time.

bittersweet and melancholic. for some reason, the last chapter of this manga just holds a special place in my heart.

cute high school romace with pretty art!

the staple of bl manga. tragic, sweet, and beautiful!

unique premise! slow burn rivals to lovers.

small town romance, truly truly beautiful, a must read! (has a sequel!)

cute high school romance!

a tragic but beautiful story.

tw: dark themes (yakuza, prostitution, etc.)

mod’s sequel. probably my favorite of the two because i like the characters here even more.

similar tws apply

a/b/o featuring enemies to lovers and an adorable family dynamic.

super pretty art & a very wholesome plot, quietly beautiful

mysterious premise. as sweet as it is tragic.

ghosts! a kind-of love triangle that's both sad and hopeful!

super super cute idol/bodyguard romcom. the character design and expressions are 10/10. also great comedic timing.

firemen! a fun and cute rivals to lovers dynamic.

a really sweet story about love and found family!

another classic. intriguing yakuza storyline and interesting character dynamic.

really pretty art! also set in 1950s america so it’s a pretty unique premise

one of my new all time faves. the plot, the characters, and the art are all done masterfully.