Incredibly well-written BL
Manga
This BL stack is only the best of the best. We are talking plot > smut. There is definitely smut in this stack, but a good plot, good art and good characterization will be at the forefront here. All of these manga have cannon queer characters and relationships. No “ships.”
Manhua, ? vol, 2017
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Author:9
Actually written by a queer man. So cute and Yang is probably one of the best romance ML’s ever.
Manga, ? vol, 2011
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Author:10
This one is a psychological crime drama featuring a masochistic yakuza and his new bodyguard. The plot is excellent. Please look up trigger warnings if you’re one to do so. This one isn’t for the faint of heart.
Has an anime adaptation.
Has an anime adaptation.
Manga, 9 vol, 2013
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Author:8
Cute boys playing instruments, overcoming trauma and falling in love. The anime is also top tier.
Manga, 9 vol, 2011
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Author:8
A post-apocalyptic sci-fi + boys falling in love. Has an anime adaptation.
Manga, 2 vol, 2020
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Author:8
A musician/sex worker meets a nice boy from his university who is trying to figure out his sexuality.
Manga, 2 vol, 2007
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Author:8
The hottest boy in school will date anyone who asks him out for 7 days only. See where this is going?
Manhwa, ? vol, 2020
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Author:8
A good looking, popular guy gets revenge on an uptight robotic classmate for causing him to have to stay in college for an extra semester. Things happen. This one is extremely funny and very cute.
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:8
Yoshiki’s best friend has seemed pretty different as of recent. We learn the truth about what really happened to Hikaru. This one has a lot of really cool Eldridge horror elements.
Manga, 2 vol, 2020
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Author:8
A young teacher on patrol meets his fatal end and wakes up in the lab of a mysterious doctor. Check for TW as needed.
Manga, ? vol, 2016
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A very pure, well-written story about two high schoolers finding love. This one also has an excellent anime adaptation.
Manga, 19 vol, 1985
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A Japanese student meets a smart, handsome and brazen young gang leader and trouble ensues. Has an excellent anime adaptation. Check TW for sure.
Manhwa, 4 vol, 2017
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Author:7
Adorable school Manhwa with excellent characterization.
Manga, 4 vol, 2015
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Author:9
Suicidal teen finds a community in an unlikely place and maybe also…love!
Manga, ? vol, 2013
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Author:7
A pretty straight forward slice of life/school story. Well-written. Good characters.
Manhwa, 8 vol, 2016
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Author:7
I’m putting this here, but just know that this IS NOT A ROMANCE. IT’S A HORROR/THRILLER so manage your expectations as such. Definitely check TW.
Manga, ? vol, 2013
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Author:7
Nerd x Delinquent. As far as BL romance manga goes, this one is a classic. It really delves into this couple’s lives as they meet and eventually end up in a long term relationship. One of the MLs is a bit of a tsun-tsun if you enjoy tsundere characters.
Manhwa, ? vol, 2020
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Author:9
This is a psychological drama and a slow burning enemies to lovers romance. To be honest, this series is SEVERELY underrated. I highly recommend this one to anyone who likes to read stuff with a psychological aspect and also to anyone who enjoys Yanderes.
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Author:7
A cute fantasy Isekai where an accountant accidentally ends up in another world under the care of an overprotective, handsome knight. Really silly and wholesome and cute. Really great art.
Manhwa, 6 vol, 2020
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Author:8
This is honestly one of the most unique BL manhwa I’ve read. If you’re into sad, well-written suspense dramas then this is perfect for you. I’ve also never really seen anyone talk about this one, which is surprising.
