Doukyuusei
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in rough order of (LGBT PPL!!!! -> not really BL but BL themes/vibes -> classic BL -> deranged do not read)

This stack contains BL stories that are not filled with lots of drama, toxic relationships and other problematic themes, but instead focus on relationships that are healthy and feel good.

Tags: Boys Love Healthy Relationships, BL Healthy Relationships, Yaoi Healthy Relationships, Shounen Ai Healthy Relationships

This stack contains BL manga which are sweet, cute, fluffy, and wholesome.

Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/6444

Tags: Wholesome Boys Love, Wholesome Yaoi, Wholesome Shounen Ai

Just getting started in the wonderful world of boys love? Read these ones

BL/Yaoi/Shounen Ai manga are fiction but some hit too close to home for how realistic the situation, environment, and/or characters they have. Because of this, they tend to be on the mature side and tackles the situations that people in same sex relationships experiences in real life.

This stack collects BL manga which have longer stories or several stories about different characters in one universe, but can't be easily found because they're not in one entry. Instead, they're split in many sequels, spin-offs, side-stories, etc. The stack doesn't list all related series but only the first manga or the main manga. Also check the "more info" tab on the DB entries, they might contain more information about the best reading order.

Tags: Boys Love long, BL long, Yaoi long, Shounen Ai long

Doukyuusei Reading Order:
1. Doukyuusei (Classmates) (Jul 25, 2006 to Jul 27, 2007) | 1 Volume 6 Chapters - Prologue / Parent Story / Prequel
2. Sotsugyousei (Graduate) (Jan 25, 2008 to Aug 28, 2009) | 2 Volumes 16 Chapters - Sequel
3. Sora to Hara (Dec 26, 2009 to Dec 22, 2011) | 1 Volume 9 Chapters - Spin-off of Doukyuusei & Sotsugyousei (Story of Teacher)
4. Occupation to Beloved (O.B.) (Apr 27, 2012 to Dec 27, 2013) | 2 Volumes 11 Chapters - Side story of Sora To Hara / Sequel to Sotsugyousei
⭐️Graduation Certificate - Epilogue, artbook, sequel to O.B.
5. Dousoukai (Apr 28, 2015) | 1 Chapter - One-Shot
6. Doukyuusei: Gold Ring & Silver Ring (Nov 5, 2016) | 1 Volume 2 Chapters - Side Story of Doukyuusei
7. Blanc (Feb 28, 2018 to Sep 16, 2020) | 2 Volumes 12 Chapters - Last part of three series
8. Futari Gurashi (Living Together) (Dec 28, 2020 to ?) | 1 Volume 5 Chapters - Extras of the protagonists
9. Sajou Rihito no Chichi to Sono Buka (Sep 16, 2022 to ?) | ? Volume ? Chapters - Spin-off of Doukyuusei

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Anime Adaptation:
Doukyuusei (Movie) (Feb 20, 2016) | Movie | 1 episode x 1 hr.
https://myanimelist.net/anime/30346/Doukyuusei_Movie

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Mangaka: Nakamura, Asumiko https://myanimelist.net/people/5583/Asumiko_Nakamura
Serialization: Opera
Official English Translation by Seven Seas (Digital & Print): https://sevenseasentertainment.com/series/classmates-dou-kyu-sei/

Genres: Boys Love, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Erotica
Theme: School

Tags: 🏳️‍🌈, BL, Choir, Classmates, High School, Megane, Music, Opera, Sensei, Series

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Pending:
Doukyuusei: Yoshuu https://myanimelist.net/manga/141517
Douykuusei Gekijou Raijou Senchaku Tokuten Shousasshi https://myanimelist.net/manga/141518
Sotsugyou Album: Doukyuusei & Sotsugyousei Koushiki Fanbook https://myanimelist.net/manga/141519

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For more BL guides, check:
BL with Reading Order Guides: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/34797

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-Manga that deals with real life problems of gay people.
-Some of the manga in the stack are just fluffy that are portrayed in a more realistic way.

PS: Ao No Flag and Shimanami Tasogare are queer/lgbt themed manga not BL but I still added it here so it could get more recognition.

These manga are only one volume long, and do so much in such a concise format!
Some may have sequel manga, but the original story still works as a self contained, single volume. Good to buy as you can complete the series in one fell swoop, haha!
What I’ve learned from making this stack is there is a lot of one-volume long BL. Interesting!
I think a few of these were initially released as multiple volumes, but the later all-in-one version is more readily available!

Lesser known manga that I think more people should read.

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. ^^

very much based on my personal tastes, everything here has a larger story and plot, as well as depth of character. some may have romance and smut. most are rather dark.

work in progress, feel free to send me recs!

SFW and light NSFW, simple and short BL manga for non BL fans

Boys love manga where the "Red String of Fate" or "Red Thread of Fate" play a prominent role. This stack only includes BL where the invisible red (or yellow) thread is shown.

Tags: Cord, Connected, Destiny, Destined Lovers, Fate, Fated Lovers, Link, Match, Soulmates

Inspired by this thread: Anime/ Manga with concept " red string of fate" like 'Your Name'
https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1995280

Also check out:
https://www.anime-planet.com/manga/all?include_tags=1036,1046 (BL, Fated Lovers)
https://www.anime-planet.com/manga/all?include_tags=190,1046 (Shounen-ai, Fated Lovers)
https://www.anime-planet.com/manga/all?include_tags=304,1046 (Yaoi, Fated Lovers)

For more fated lovers concept but with more themes like the omegaverse, check:
Destined To Love You: BL Featuring Fated Lovers (by AnnaSartin): https://myanimelist.net/stacks/3192
ABO (Omegaverse): Fated Pairs (by AnnaSartin): https://www.anime-planet.com/users/AnnaSartin/lists/abo-omegaverse-fated-pairs-140100

Mangá² podcast recommendations (#268-#324)

manga i find very cute!૮ ˶´ ᵕˋ ˶ა

relationship red flags except they're well-written