BL with "Masculine"/Older leads
Manga
I've got a soft spot for the rough and tough looking men and your everyday-looking Joes. Or sometimes it's just an actual older manly looking fellow. The real world isn't always full of pretty boys.
There won't be much bara here as it's not generally my jam. I find it to be way too western looking, or just... really not my interest.
Nearly 100% chance of sex included, just a heads up.
As with all my lists, this is continuously updated as I read and find material that fits this content.
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Items not listed on MAL:
Sanctify (Manhua)
I Want To Spoil Ikurou-san (Manga) by Uka Kasai
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Tags: (BL, boys love, shounen-ai, yaoi, bara, manly, older)
There won't be much bara here as it's not generally my jam. I find it to be way too western looking, or just... really not my interest.
Nearly 100% chance of sex included, just a heads up.
As with all my lists, this is continuously updated as I read and find material that fits this content.
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Items not listed on MAL:
Sanctify (Manhua)
I Want To Spoil Ikurou-san (Manga) by Uka Kasai
________________________________________________________________________
Thanks for following!
Tags: (BL, boys love, shounen-ai, yaoi, bara, manly, older)
Manga, 1 vol, 2017
Me:-
Author:10
The entire reason for this list was this manga. One of the best I've read out there.
(CTK's work is mindblowing and I'm hoping to see more as time goes on!)
(CTK's work is mindblowing and I'm hoping to see more as time goes on!)
Manga, 1 vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:8
Age gap, officer is older.
(CTK's work as well, highly recommend)
(CTK's work as well, highly recommend)
Manga, 1 vol, 2013
Me:-
Author:8
Two middle-aged men trying to understand how to process feelings. Wholesome and absolutely golden story.
Hakujin to Kurobotan
Naked Sword and Tree Peony of Black
Manga, 2 vol, 2019
Me:-
Author:6
Yakuza, older men, scowling
Himegoto Asobi
Hide and Seek
Manga, 3 vol, 2011
Me:-
Author:8
A bit older, so the drawing style isn't everyone's type, but this a great piece on an older couple
(also one is a parent)
(also one is a parent)
Shigatsu Kissa no Himitsu no Jikenbo
The Secret Case Files of the Cafe April
Manga, 1 vol, 2017
Me:-
Author:9
Very smut, very good, and honestly pretty wholesome
Daddy Darling
Don't Call Me Daddy
Manga, 1 vol, 2018
Me:-
Author:9
Very heartwarming story, older couple, clean/sans sexy time.
Doujinshi, 5 vol, 2012
Me:-
Author:9
Two older men trying to figure out their lives after marriage.
Anata wa Iyarashii Hito
I Know You're Dirty
Manga, 1 vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:10
Heads up, this one is hella smutty. But in a very good way. Hot damn.
Boku no Omawari-san
My Dearest Patrolman
Manga, 3 vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:10
Small-town love story of two men finding out later in life how to love. It's got such a down-to-earth vibe with a realistic approach to relationships.
It gets a little sexy but it's not overboard!
It gets a little sexy but it's not overboard!
Manga, 2 vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:8
Ah, what a fantastic addition to this list! This couple is wholesome and loving. And definitely goes against the pretty-boy yaoi theme we see too often.
A little bit of sexy time involved, but mostly just a good romance story with a realistic portrayal of what it means to be partners and love someone.
Enjoy!
A little bit of sexy time involved, but mostly just a good romance story with a realistic portrayal of what it means to be partners and love someone.
Enjoy!
Shirouto Yankee♂Kiki Ippatsu!!
Amateur Delinquent On The Brink!!
Manga, 1 vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:6
A little smut here, not sure the story is very clear. But it's absolutely cozy masculine love
Manga, 2 vol, 2019
Me:-
Author:8
Another piece from CTK and all of his works fit in this interest stack. Always a beautiful take on the masculine form.
Manhwa, ? vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:9
This one had some giggle to it, and the chosen art style really makes that pop. The main character is definitely a masculine charmer with the partner being a bit more average in features.
Really fun read!!!!
Really fun read!!!!
Manga, 1 vol, 2019
Me:-
Author:8
Older men, which overlaps in the manly category I have going on here.
This also fits my other interest stacks for "Wholesome Shounen-ai".
This also fits my other interest stacks for "Wholesome Shounen-ai".
Manga, 1 vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:8
I'm not a fan of the weird baby-faced 40-something, BUT this is well written and it also belongs here.
Manga, 1 vol, 2022
Me:-
Author:9
This is a more masculine pairing (at the very least the 'bottom' is more masculine/older)
I really enjoyed this and felt it fit this list :)
I really enjoyed this and felt it fit this list :)
Manga, 1 vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:8
"JUST DATE ALREADY"
Two friends completely oblivious that they love each other.
They are older and come off as a little more rough so I added this one to the list.
This is also wholesome, and thus on my Wholesome BL list!
Two friends completely oblivious that they love each other.
They are older and come off as a little more rough so I added this one to the list.
This is also wholesome, and thus on my Wholesome BL list!
Henkutsu Shousetsuka wa Koi ni Irozuku
He Who Knows the Color of Love
Manga, 1 vol, 2019
Me:-
Author:7
Well fleshed out masculine figures here! All over!
This has 1 main story, then a couple more at the end. All of it including some very yummy thick hunks!
Not smut, but some sex is shown in a couple of the stories.
This is also pretty wholesome!!!
This has 1 main story, then a couple more at the end. All of it including some very yummy thick hunks!
Not smut, but some sex is shown in a couple of the stories.
This is also pretty wholesome!!!
Manga, 1 vol, 2012
Me:-
Author:9
These historical ones definitely do better at portraying more masculine figures.
This story, as well, is absolutely amazing.
This story, as well, is absolutely amazing.
Manga, 1 vol, 2017
Me:-
Author:9
This one feels like it fits here, not least of all cause it's a bit more rough yankee, but the older guy is a good fit for what I want for this list!
This is also noted on my Wholesome list!
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/38719
This is also noted on my Wholesome list!
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/38719
Manga, 3 vol, 2014
Me:-
Author:9
This may not be an easy read for some folks, but it's an absolutely amazingly well done story.
The author's ability to tell the story of the outcast's life and how he deals with his past and emotions is my favorite part of this.
One HELL of a good story. Holy hell. Worth every minute I spent on this!
The author's ability to tell the story of the outcast's life and how he deals with his past and emotions is my favorite part of this.
One HELL of a good story. Holy hell. Worth every minute I spent on this!
Manga, 1 vol, 2017
Me:-
Author:8
While not super masculine, this is dealing with an older man in the pairing so it fits the list.
Plust it's just whole and endearing as hell so I really want more people to read it.
Plust it's just whole and endearing as hell so I really want more people to read it.
Manhwa, ? vol, 2021
Me:-
Author:10
Read this.
Laugh your heart out.
Laugh more.
Feel complete.
Read again?
But seriously, the author is a master at comedic timing and story pacing. Holy hell, dude.
Laugh your heart out.
Laugh more.
Feel complete.
Read again?
But seriously, the author is a master at comedic timing and story pacing. Holy hell, dude.
Manga, 2 vol, 2020
Me:-
Author:8
An older male in the coupling, and it's shounen-ai! No sexy time. This also fits my wholesome qualifications here:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/59713
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/59713
Manga, 1 vol, 2015
Me:-
Author:7
An older male in the coupling, and another story about men tackling children/single parenting.
This one might tug on the heart strings if you have history with rocky family issues like divorce.
This one might tug on the heart strings if you have history with rocky family issues like divorce.
One-shot, ? vol, 2014
Me:-
Author:8
This is a one-shot, but still absolutely belongs here. Amazing art to bring this gorgeous man into our lives.
Manhwa, ? vol, 2020
Me:-
Author:8
This one is spicy. Psychological, rough, gives you feelings, and you'll need to change your underwear.
I'm not sorry to promote this piece.
I'm not sorry to promote this piece.
Goriyou wa Keikakuteki ni
Spend Wisely
Manga, 1 vol, 2017
Me:-
Author:8
This is a mixture of masculine leads who also look more normal. It's so incredibly my thing...
Shitsuren Junkie
Hooked on Being Dumped
Manga, 1 vol, 2020
Me:-
Author:7
"I'm only into straight guys (because I'm substituting you)"
"I'm straight (because I'm baiting you)"
Anyway, two more square-faced guys for you
"I'm straight (because I'm baiting you)"
Anyway, two more square-faced guys for you
Tosca no Inu
Dogs of Tosca
Manga, 1 vol, 2018
Me:-
Author:6
One is more masculine than the other, but both are aggressive yakuza so I feel this is a good fit here.
