Joou to Shitateya
Queen and the tailor

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Ojisans need more love!! Ideally the characters would all be in their 40+, but since there aren't as many of those, I've set the minimum age to be included to 35~

Ages included in the description of each entry if I saw it mentioned in the manga! (maybe not on the ones where it's been a while since I read it lol)

Purposefully left out ones that I didn't like so much, but those are tagged with "oyaji" in my manga list if you want the full list~

Typically, "A to B" titles have protagonists with opposite personalities or characteristics.

Top 10 "BEST COMIC" (volumen) in 2017 by chil-chil.net.

This stack is a collection of BL/Boys Love/Yaoi manga (tagged with "Erotica") which are done after 1 volume and don't continue in further sequels, spin-offs or other related series. Listed here are only manga where one story fills out the entire volume. Manga with included one-shots that have nothing to do with the main story as well as collections of several short stories are excluded.

Tags: 1 volume boys love, 1 volume BL

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

Stories that feature people who have liberal/unusual jobs or study more specific subjects (like botany, art, etc).

A very big range of workplace/study settings, going from patisseries, to hairdressing salons, dental clinics, greenhouses and more ✨

I guarantee (by my own standards haha) that they’re good and have healthy dynamics.

only the best japanese BL mangas, that i consider The Elite

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 is full and compiling list for PT. 2
- Lizymarie Nov. 20 2023

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)

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. ^^

Consent is sexy.

Due to the high level of assault in erotic BL, this list exists as a reprieve.
When the list gets more full, I intend to cull the more underwhelming stories.

VERY arbitrary lewd scale of [1]-[5]
[1] Either very few scenes or panels allude to what characters are doing rather than showing it. Good for those who are new to/shy about the genre.
[5] When the last brain cell has left the building and you're looking for a 3am lewdfest.

age gap where both characters are adults. High schoolers are so passé it's all about old farts now <3
My criteria for this list
-my general age gap is at least 10 years, but I have made exceptions for series I like
-the older character needs to look older, I don’t just want 2 identical looking bishies
-the exception to this is non-human or reincarnated beings if I like it enough
-the age gap couple needs to be the main couple in the story
-The younger character needs to be at least college aged, or older. I don’t want HS characters even if they are of age

Scarlet Beriko, Wacoco Waco and Mashima Kazuhiko are truly the GOATS.

Note: arranged in the order of release. Most of the titles are NSFW.

Work in progress!

This stack contains BL that center around workshops of any kind: shoe, hat, tailor shops etc.

Note: arranged in the order of release. Most of the titles are NSFW.

Work in progress!

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

Among all the BL stories that I've read over the years, these are the ones that really resonated with me. They're full of those moments that just stick with you, with characters you can totally relate to, and stories that linger in your mind long after you finish them.

Each series here provides an exceptional reading journey, combining captivating storytelling with characters that you can't help but root for, creating an immersive experience.

Manga/manhwa titles that heavily emphasize mood, atmosphere, and ambiance in their storytelling and artwork.

BLs that (in my opinion) deviate from typical BL tropes that can be rather unpleasant, nonsensical, or even flat-out problematic.

The criteria being:
Believable romance development and natural chemistry
Healthy relationships characterized by mutual respect, consent (!), and proper communication
Likeable characters
No unnecessary/frustrating conflict or drama

Most of these are sfw or milder on the explicit content unless otherwise stated just because of personal preference!