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If you liked Tetsu x Rika add

...then you might like Sora wo Daite Oyasumi add

Psychological, secrets, school, forbidden feelings, dark atmosphere. Tetsu x Rika is probably harsher and has more violence, whereas Sora~ has a more melancholic vibe, but the storytelling in both titles have the ability to bring out one's rawest, most painful emotions. Note that Tetsu x Rika is probably best read after Shiiku Gakari Rika, its sequel. Yes, after.

If you liked Amatsuki add

...then you might like Brave 10 add

Historical shows (different eras though) that involve adventure, action, interesting cast, and - to a lesser degree in Brave 10 - supernatural elements. Both shows also give off the same feeling of great potential, but they're not quite there.

If you liked Shiiku Gakari Rika add

...then you might like Zankoku na Kami ga Shihai suru add

Psychological, angsty BL titles that contain rape, incest, bullying and violence. Emotional, wonderful reads. Shiiku Gakari Rika (and its prequel Tetsu x Rika - which was published later) is heavier on the violence, whereas Zankoku~ is in a way more developed plot- and character-wise due to its length and it actually reaching a conclusion, unlike Shiiku Gakari Rika which was unfortunately left unfinished by the mangaka.

If you liked Eve no Jikan add

...then you might like Tteotda Keunyeo!! add

Fighting bigotry and overcoming societal boundaries are common themes in the two titles. Eve no Jikan takes the more serious approach of the two, and There She Is is more romance-oriented, but they both tackle said subjects beautifully and are excellent watches.

If you liked Lovers and Souls add

...then you might like Karera wa Yoru ka Ame no Naka add

Poignant and beautiful BL titles.

If you liked add

...then you might like Kago no Uchi add

Moderately angsty oneshots with similar setups.

If you liked Hydra add

...then you might like Soko ni Suwaruna add

A character has a painful longing for a third person in both of these lovely, emotive BL titles.

If you liked Nemureru Tsuki add

...then you might like Kimi wo Watareba add

Time slip and BL. Sleeping Moon is slightly heavier of the two, while Kimi wo Watareba has more light moments - but does get emotional at parts.

If you liked Nemureru Tsuki add

...then you might like Sugiru Juunana no Haru add

While they develop differently, the basic plot is pretty much identical: Cousins faced with a family curse and their struggle to fight it. However, Sleeping Moon is BL - very light, though.

If you liked Deep Love: Pao no Monogatari add

...then you might like Wild Cats add

The world as viewed by animals.

If you liked Wild Cats add

...then you might like Eien no With add

Beautiful works that chronicle animal-human relationships.

If you liked Angelic Conversation add

...then you might like Endless World add

Brilliant titles that employ a similar story-telling style where the protagonist recounts past events to another character. Drug use - and its painful consequence - are chronicled quite vividly. Finally, Bun and Ikki are quite similar in how they've grown from their experience, as well as being rather unconventional BL characters.

If you liked Fugurumakan Raihouki add

...then you might like Horan add

Different plots, but they're both fantasy. They're very similar art-wise, with warm-toned, coloured pages, and they both contain look-alike characters donning a red kimono.

If you liked Escape add

...then you might like Running on Empty add

In both BL manga, the protagonists go on a life-changing road-trip.

If you liked CUT add

...then you might like Escape add

Both BL involve characters damaged in some way who find solace in each other.

If you liked Tenki Yohou no Koibito add

...then you might like Kiraboshi Dial add

The general rapport and chemistry between the two mains in these adorable BL manga are really similar.

If you liked Deep Love: Pao no Monogatari add

...then you might like Eien no With add

Moving tales about how dogs can touch our lives. Pao no Monogatari has more drama, while Eien no With is more relatable.

If you liked Hydra add

...then you might like Sojou no Koi wa Nido Haneru add

Both of these BL manga can be described as realistic, emotional and relatable. Not to mention they're both wonderful reads.

If you liked Hydra add

...then you might like Doushitemo Furetakunai add

Apart from the general feel and tone of the story, both BL manga contain seemingly simple details that work to give the story an incredibly realistic feel.

If you liked xxxHOLiC add

...then you might like Kuuchuu Buranko add

This may seem crazy, seeing that xxxHolic is a supernatural show and Kuchu Buranko is about psychological disorders, but if you look beyond their genre they really are rather similar. Both shows involve the main characters and their sidekicks solving people's problems; both make you look at things from a different perspective; and both have problem solvers who are rather crazy, Irabu in one and Yuuko in another. Effective, but crazy. Plot-wise, xxxHolic and its sequel are more developed as there are way more episodes, but they're both equally entertaining.

If you liked Café Latte Rhapsody add

...then you might like Furueru Yoru no Himitsugoto add

If you liked the cutesy and adorable feel of one, you'd probably like the other. Definitely check them out if you like sweet stories that aren't saccharine.

If you liked Dousaibou Seibutsu. add

...then you might like Hachiue no Juunin add

Both are a collection of BL stories told in the same soft, sweet, somewhat melancholic style. There's a supernatural story in each title, that give off the same sort of vibe. Note that Hachiue no Juunin has some sexual content, while Same Cell Organism doesn't.

If you liked Hotaru no Haka add

...then you might like Oseam add

They're both excellent and deeply moving tales depicting sibling love in the face of adversity. While Grave of the Fireflies is darker and more 'realistic', Oseam is somewhat more lighthearted and has a bit of a religious theme.

If you liked Mouryou no Hako add

...then you might like Kurozuka add

Similar haunting atmosphere. Mysteries that touch upon themes of immortality. Awesome art and animation, spectacularly combining 2D and CG. Both shows also leave you confused half the time (or more), but oddly captivated until you arrive at the rather, 'Hah...', yet still satisfying, conclusion.

If you liked Ai no Kusabi add

...then you might like Fuyu no Semi add

They both involve people falling for the enemy - and as cheesy as it sounds, they're both really well executed. And unlike most yaois, there is an actual, solid plot in both shows.

If you liked Ouran Koukou Host Club add

...then you might like Special A add

They both depict the lives of students in highly exclusive schools. There were a lot of fun moments in both, though I find Ouran to be far superior in almost every aspect.

If you liked Nana add

...then you might like Glass no Kamen (2005) add

They're both more mature shoujo titles with great plot and character developments. Sure, there are the shoujo cliches of rich, handsome guy falling for the protagonist, but they're far from cheesy.