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This stack contains BL manga where they start out as friends with benefits but slowly recognize their feelings for each other.

This is a list of manga where the main characters or even all the characters are adults, whether they are college students or workers. Some of these manga have a big age gap (5 years or more) but I only included main characters who are at least 20 years old, which means they can be categorized as adults. Also, there are some series for which I only put the sequels because the main character is still under 20 years old in the prequel.

There are many other manga with adult characters that I've read but these are the ones I enjoy and like the most!

(At first I made this just for my personal list because I prefer lovely stories with adult characters~ but I decided to share in case you also have the same taste as me :))

I'll keep updating this stack! <3

If you're looking for more than simple fluff and classic twist and want a story that will stay with you for a long time after you're done reading, these are for you. Not to worry, these aren't dark dramas, they have their own kind of happy ending, but it's not with a carefree light heart.
I've only listed the reads that even though they really got to me, they were still beautiful stories. Each one of these titles gripped my heart and made me feel more than the usual BLs. Whether it be a character or the storyline, my mind kept going back to it, even several other reads afterwards.

collection of top quality BL manga

what to expect from this list ::

≫ masterpiece BL
≫ my personal favourite BL of all-time
≫ the very best in all aspects of story, characters, etc.
≫ BL that I have reread the most times

collection of the very best BL that warms your heart

what to expect from this list ::

≫ storylines that give you all the feels
≫ cute boys and cute plots
≫ wholesome love, can be nsfw
≫ guaranteed heart-skipping moments
≫ beautiful and meaningful works

collection of slice-of-life BL with plots and storylines that have a real feel to them

what to expect from this list ::

≫ boys that you can relate to
≫ stories that feel like they could happen
≫ relationships that feel realistic
≫ complex character choices/drama
≫ calm & relaxing stories/no drama

collection of BL containing queer representation and LGBTQ+ characters and themes, either as a significant mention or a heavy plot detail

what to expect from this list ::

≫ M/M relationships with LGBTQ+ sensitivity
≫ explicit real-life LGBTQ+ experiences
≫ LGBTQ+ diverse themes

Boys love manga with beautiful/aesthetically pleasing (character) art that’s detailed, on the realistic side, and clean & polished, bringing to life characters and creating a good sense of setting. Effective composition & panelling are taken into account too.

Distinctiveness in style is not considered here but in the “Distinctive & captivating art styles” stack: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/36747

Stack notes:
- I’ve read, am reading, or PTR but have looked through parts of (denoted by “*initial impression”) the listed mangas; stack will be updated accordingly
- Max 2 entries per artist (I’m exercising self-restraint, but safe to assume that other works by the same artist are worth checking out)
- No prequels/sequels included

*Non-BL version of stack: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/36750

Practically all are completed- except around 2 bc they’re that good.
Wide range of genres and topics sort of organized together by their topic/subtopics and similarities.
Does not include other mangas by these authors so if you enjoy them check out the authors! Most are not problematic and have other really good stories, my fav authors are on my profile!
Free from SA and other such topics (unless it is for the plot and will be stated).

Missing stories: 10 years I loved you the most, the story about you x me, salad days, not for the faint of heart, spring snow, keep holding on, summer scent, 11:59 manga, the spooky love tale of gongchan seol.

Part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42304

2019 10th ChilChil BL Awards as voted by Japanese fans.:
This list includes ranks 1-5 for every category except novels.
https://www.chil-chil.net/blAwardRank/y/2019/

Best Comics
https://www.chil-chil.net/blAwardRank/y/2019/mode/comic/

Best Series
https://www.chil-chil.net/blAwardRank/y/2019/mode/series/

Best Erotic
https://www.chil-chil.net/blAwardRank/y/2019/mode/ero/

Best Newcomer
https://www.chil-chil.net/blAwardRank/y/2019/mode/tsugini/

Best Deep
https://www.chil-chil.net/blAwardRank/y/2019/mode/deep/

Best Book Cover
https://www.chil-chil.net/blAwardRank/y/2019/mode/hyousi/

Notes:
4th Best Erotic: https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/xsub2g2/kirai-ja-nai-kedo-ningen-te-kowai

Best Deep are chosen from works that have "depth." This generally includes works that take on more complex issues and aren't just fluff or smut.

Missing:
Bara to Hedoro
Kirai, Daikirai, Ashiteru.
Ookii Koake to Chiisai Takeda
Hatsukoi ga Kiba wo Muku