Ai Ou Futari
Two People Chasing Love

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I’ve been reading BL for 10 years now, so I really needed a compilation of good works with young-adult/university students.
All mangas here have great art (if not amazing) and I only added the stories to which I gave a score 8 or higher ✨

mangas with an inclusive portrayal of love that seems realistic and won't make you cringe

(some contain mature topics, BL, GL)

please check out part 2:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/28501

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

NSFW content, obviously

BL which features themes with prostitutes, hosts and playboys, as well as slutty characters

what to expect from this list ::

≫ plots with men that sell their bodies
≫ prostitutes, AV actors, pornstars, cam boys
≫ sex as a job/sex means almost nothing to these men

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

part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/29165

part 3: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/38372

part 4: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/39068

doesn't really reflect quality of the story at all, just really pretty cover art

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.

I would give these boys the moon, the sun, and all the stars.

Not on MAL:
A Thousand Cranes by Jung Seokchan

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