Hirano to Kagiura
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Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/30435

I'll be including everything I've read except for certain series which just... feel... wrong and fetishizing? (I mean, e.g.: Ten Count by Takarai Rihito and almost all works of Kurahashi Tomo) Feel free to let me know if you feel like there is something included in this stack that feels like it shouldn't be here.

(list is arranged mostly by my score)

These are all Joesei manga that I’ve found interesting! It’s all manga, there aren’t any manhua or manhwa in here at all. Remember, Josei is a demographic so while there are a lot of heterosexual romance manga in here there’s also Boy’s Love, mystery, action, thriller, isekai, and etc. I hope you find a new manga to enjoy!

Mangas that revolve around the two MC’s living together!!!
This stack includes both roommates and housemates!
(always updating!!!)

queer manga that i really like as a gay man. this isn’t complete - i will add more soon

Manga & Manhua & Manhwa + novels in the bl drama or psychological category that are AMAZING reads. I would highly recommend all of these.

Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/56334
Are you tired of starting a BL story, super excited and than a f*cking r*pe/sexual assault happens for no reason? and after that, like it was nothing, a relationship begins? like wtf?
(i'm not against the representation r*pe/sexual assault per se, since it does happens in real life, but i'm DEFINITELY against the romanticization of those things in general, and especially in BL, since many stories portrays as something "normal" or even *trying not to throw up* "romantic". these are serious topics and should receive proper treatment when showed on media. this is especially sad considering the stigma that gay man/queer people have of been predators).
I'm also tired!
Unfortunately, i had to find these cute, healthy stories the hard way: trial and error.
so here are some of the BLs that i've enjoyed, some are fluffy and cute, some have a little spice (erotica) but always in a healthy, consensual way. ^^

Disclaimer: healthy does not mean perfect! Some of these relationships definitely have their issues, but what makes them healthy is their communication and willingness to improve, as well as the fact that the issues are not depicted as acceptable. No r*pe, incest, or toxic age gaps.

Individual descriptions may contain light spoilers.

Some BL manga I liked a lot! No particular order. Does NOT include LGBT autobiographies, gag comedies/parodies, or manga that has gay vibes but isn't technically BL.

My taste may not be the same as yours; read with appropriate discretion.

most have lgbt characters, some just have ~the vibes~

this list currently isn’t being updated since I don’t really use MAL anymore. might come back to it in the future though.

Here are all the josei manga I think one should read in order to cover all bases. I organized this list by general theme, with publishing series at the bottom.

We start off with the classic slice of life and coming of age stories, then to a couple of autobiographical manga, then to the dark and realistic drama stories, then to action and horror stories, then to mystery stories, then to the rom-coms, then to the more light-hearted slice of life stories, and lastly to the important ongoing series.

I'm currently using this list too, despite me being the one who created it!

Most are +18! I like them all a lot! Some other ones I recommend that are not on MAL are:
- Assorted Wildness
- Cherry Blossoms After Winter
- Checkmate
- Low Tide in Twilight

no boredom, just vibes

The rare series where no one is toxic, not even the side characters

what are you, gay????!??!!!?!??

welcome to my carefully curated collection of gay people, in alphabetical order. this list only includes mangas/manhwas/manhuas i’ve rated 9/10 or 10/10 :3

not on mal:
love thy neighbor (manhwa, gl, nsfw)
my way with you (manhwa, bl, nsfw)

still working on the descriptions

ones that have nsfw will say so in the description

manga with inclusive portrayal of love that seems realistic and won't make you cringe
(including BL, GL, rated mature)

please check out part 1:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/25472
part 3:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/55310

All the shojo and josei manga that got printed in english in 2022, this is for my own reference but if it can help someone else find something new then i'll be glad <3

Happy pride! Here are some good manga to check out this month!

A lot of these are BL manga, but not all of them!

Do you want romance manga that lets you see the small, cute, and sweet interaction between characters as their relationship develops, no matter how small the moment is? Here’s the list for you! Here’s some romance manga where the main character and the romantic interest end up housing or spending time together in their living spaces due to any circumstances.