Good Stories About Queer Men
Manga
What it says on the tin. Stories I thought were particularly good featuring queer men. Some are BL, some are not. It's literally just my personal taste!
Manga, 3 vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:-
Unique, visually compelling art style. Gorgeous to read, interesting characters. Just enjoy the ride.
Manga, 8 vol, 2017
Me:-
Author:-
An emotionally resonant coming-of-age story. Follows the relationships of three teens in their last year of high school. There is a section that's very 'straight people discover gays for the first time and debate it' and some people do not like it for that reason, but it just felt real to me. I've been the queer person in the room too scared to say anything while people argued for or against my humanity. Made me cry multiple times (positive)
Manga, ? vol, 2018
Me:-
Author:-
Fun, silly rom-com with a goofy premise that the author makes work.
Manga, 1 vol, 2014
Me:-
Author:-
Very funny, very real about being gay and a teen.
Manga, 1 vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:-
Ah, being in love with a friend and spending as much time together as you possibly can.
Manga, 1 vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:-
Quarter-life crisis and falling in love without planning for it while figuring out what the hell you want to do with your life. The sequel also slaps.
Manga, 4 vol, 2015
Me:-
Author:-
A classic queer manga rec for a reason. Some heavy content.
Manga, 2 vol, 2020
Me:-
Author:-
Interesting romance, the relationship and the plot interact well. Great art, really fun to look at.
Manga, 1 vol, 2013
Me:-
Author:-
A story about moving through the world with a disability. Not perfect, but it tries to depict Deaf culture in Japan honestly, and it puts thought into the relationship between the protagonists.
Manga, 1 vol, 2018
Me:-
Author:-
Excellent composition, gorgeous line work. Follows the protagonist as he enters his first romantic relationship later in life.
Manga, 2 vol, 2019
Me:-
Author:-
Listen. If you are an NBC Hannibal enjoyer, you should give this one a try. The relationship is a little codependent and unusual. It deals with some heavy stuff, there's blood, gore, and violence. Unusual art style. Unfortunately, the main characters are cops, but I'm willing to look past it for this one.
Manga, 1 vol, 2022
Me:-
Author:-
Older (39, ancient by romance manga standards) guy learning he deserves to have fun and enjoy life.
Manga, 1 vol, 2016
Me:-
Author:-
Great meet-cute, a divorced dad meets a cute guy, makes friends with him, and realizes he's bisexual. Super cute.
Manga, ? vol, 2021
Me:-
Author:-
Just so along with the ride. The backgrounds and art are awesome, there are horror elements.
Manga, 1 vol, 2017
Me:-
Author:-
I mostly love this one because it reminds me of how I met my partner.
Manga, ? vol, 2020
Me:-
Author:-
Finally some good fucking food.
(It's a food manga doyagetit) A solidly written romance with developed characters.
(It's a food manga doyagetit) A solidly written romance with developed characters.
Manga, 2 vol, 2019
Me:-
Author:-
Historical fiction set in 70s and 90s New York. This one stayed with me.
Manga, ? vol, 2022
Me:-
Author:-
Straight up good. Cute family moments and some interesting things to say about family and the idea of normalcy.
Manga, 1 vol, 2019
Me:-
Author:-
Cute romance between a man in his first gay relationship and a more experienced man as they navigate anlong term relationship. Both are absolutely crazy about each other.
Manga, 1 vol, 2020
Me:-
Author:-
A drag queen meets an ordinary salaryman. This story is interested in queerness and is frankly refreshing. The leads have excellent chemistry and both have to honestly face their needs as they get to know each other.
