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BL mangas where one of the protagonists is in show business: idol/actor/model, etc...

BL featuring musicians and music industry manga

what to expect from this list ::

≫ hot guys in a band; singers, guitarists, drummers, etc
≫ boys with dreams of being a musician
≫ fanboys and music lovers
≫ idols and managers

I’ve read a lot of boys love and most tend to blend together—these do not. These mangas leave a lasting impression because of one or more of the following qualities:

- compelling/effective and detailed/vivid ART; bonus of distinctiveness in style
- evocative, dynamic, intelligible COMPOSITION
- impactful/cinematic, fluid PANELLING
- gorgeous CHARACTER ART (in terms of physical appearance only); bonus of memorable or iconic character DESIGN
- naturalistic, non-sentimental DIALOGUE
- thoughtful CHARACTERISATION resulting in believable or relatable/multidimensional/complex characters who can exist and are interesting as individuals outside of the romance
- CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT that’s natural, reflected in character action/interiority, and are depicted in depth
- interesting character RELATIONSHIPS that are well-developed, grounded and complex, and/or with bonds that can be felt; irresistible character chemistry
- compelling, creative, coherent (visual) STORYTELLING in which narrative techniques are used deftly to develop the story and its elements
- THEMES are woven into the narrative and are explored in depth and with nuance to provoke thought/give deeper insight or different perspective into a topic

Stack notes:
- Listed for each entry are the notable qualities as described above that distinguish the manga

Without anything sad, upsetting, hurtful, or over-the-top drama. Wholesome romance for a pleasant read. Only the happy stuff!

All relationships shown are healthy ones, unless specifically stated.

(Sex sometimes included!)

I only add materials I have completely read! So this list always updates as I continue to read.

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List compiled starting Nov. 28 2023, FILLED as of Jan. 12 2025.
- Lizymarie


Link to PT.1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15590
Link to PT.2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/38719
Link to PT.3: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/59713

Tags: (BL, boys love, shounen-ai, wholesome, yaoi, danmei)

2nd stack of manga with queer relationships and minimal to no sexual content that i found likeable + felt not as fetishizing as most others
(not that there's anything wrong w sexual content but it's hard to find stuff in these genres that aren't mostly written for the smut)

part 1: myanimelist.net/stacks/3978

this part was put together very abruptly since part 1 has most of my favs so lemme know if anything should be taken out

stack created by a sex-repulsed biro ace :)

+ manhwa, webtoon, novels, etc. but it's easier to keep the title simple lol

my best picks of BL that i barely hear anyone talk about

other ones that arent on MAL:
➸ Koisuru Psycho no Shirayuki-kun (read TW)
➸ Merry Marbling
➸ Starting With a Lie
➸ Netkama Punch
➸ The 10 Years I loved you the most