Manga: Yaoi

BEGGING FOR ITAfter getting not just one, but two passionate encounters with manager Jeong Tae-moon, finance worker Park Seon-woo is on cloud nine. The problem? Mr. Jeong is completely turned off by everything from Seon-woo’s frumpy appearance to his sloppy oral technique. Desperate to keep living his ultimate fantasy come true, Seon-woo works hard to improve himself and become a man worthy to stand at Mr. Jeong’s side…or just to crouch on hands and knees as Mr. Jeong’s footstool! Could he even dare hope to become Mr. Jeong’s exclusive lover? Maybe if he ditches those Coke-bottle glasses…

Coming out...? Hiura and Mido's time as roommates ends with the start of the new school term. But now that Hiura's gained a little more confidence, he's forging deeper friendships with his fellow classmates, and at the invitation of rich girl Yoshino, he somehow ends up making his society debut! Meanwhile, a new character who is knowledgeable about makeup gets a glimpse of Mido's secret. Will this set something off?!

Hashimoto spends all day at his job redoing work for his boss--who's never happy! His only refuge is an online game, where his buddy "Uma" gives him a sympathetic ear. What he doesn't realize is...his demon boss and Uma are one and the same! A nerdy workplace BL dramedy manga perfect for fans of Cherry Magic!, Candy Color Paradox, and Yagi the Bookshop Goat, from the creator of The Yearning Fox Lies in Wait. Over 300 pages of manga in one volume! Hashimoto is a perfectly average salaryman, working a repetitive office job, made all the worse by his stylish, strait-laced boss, who insists everything be done by the book. Whatever he does for this perfectionist, it's just not good enough! Thankfully, Hashimoto can go home to his favorite online video game, where he can unload on the forgiving shoulders of his best friend, whom he knows only by the name "Uma." The duo make plans to meet in person, but when they do, Hashimoto is horrified by a revelation that will change his entire life...

In 1920s Tokyo, a prodigy has finally made it to university, only to find himself in a tough spot. He happens upon Ozaki, who invites him to live in his mansion. But is Ozaki just a recluse, or something far stranger? A supernatural, one-volume BL romance from the creator of Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! The year is 1920, the 9th year of the Taisho Period. Lifelong philomath Kiyo Fukasaku is ecstatic when he's admitted into the Imperial University, and can't wait to begin his new life in the nation's capital...that is, until he gets lost and already finds himself on hard times on his first day in the big city. Luckily, he runs into Ozaki, an eccentric, seemingly well-off man who invites Kiyo to stay in his mansion after he learns about his financial troubles. But there's more to the handsome stranger than meets the eye. It turns out that Ozaki is a fox spirit who had some sort of connection to Kiyo's grandfather, Seishirou, and he invites Kiyo to live with him as a way to repay Seishirou's kindness. But just what kind of relationship did Ozaki and Seishirou have, and what does it mean for Ozaki and Kiyo?

Opposite sides of the law flirt with danger--and each other--in a tangled web of political intrigue that is fraught with deception and secrets. A suspenseful mystery sure to get the heart racing in more ways than one, perfect for fans of No. 6 and Banana Fish! Ichiro, an agent with the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Security Bureau, receives orders to make contact with and closely surveil Shiro, a yakuza hotshot whose bed partners include a considerable amount of influential male politicians. The mission takes an unexpected turn when they realize they've both been pursuing the same cold case: the disappearance of Rion Nakaba, Ichiro's senior and Shiro's sister. Determined to uncover the truth, the two secretly team up under the guise of lovers to try and pick up her trail...

Romance can spark anywhere: on the soccer field, in the office, or in the classroom in these manga short stories by various creators. A Boys' Love manga collection about falling in love for the first time!Whether it’s between best friends, co-workers, classmates, or total strangers, those first moments when hearts flutter are always special. This manga collection features twenty-nine short Boys’ Love stories from a variety of hit manga artists, including the creators of BL Metamorphosis, Manly Appetites, I Think I Turned My Childhood Friend Into a Girl, and more!

The first of three matches for the throne of Egypt has begun! Who will last the longest underwater without breathing? Horus may be determined, but he is no god, and Seth has both cunning and divine stamina on his side. Meanwhile, Isis has plans of her own to help her son...but will they be enough to ensure his victory?--

A wholesome Boys Love rom-com between a handsome but oblivious mob boss and his young, simplehearted but moody second-in-command!Akihiro Kashima is the right-hand man of the Sawatari mob, and he has a secret. He’s been hopelessly in love for years—with his boss! As a trusted subordinate, he’s subject to the head honcho’s unintended acts of seduction. But with Akihiro’s position in the group at stake, he couldn’t possibly reveal the infatuation that plagues him. Stuck between duty and his feelings, something’s gotta give!

Get this Mature-rated Boys’ Love webtoon/manhwa in English print for the first time! A full-color romantic comedy about a soft man hoping for some hard love…and maybe getting it from the new guy at work.Seon-woo knows he’s painfully average in every way, but he can’t help pining for the hot new manager at work, Tae-moon. There’s no way to tell if Tae-moon is even into men, or if he’s the kind of dominant lover that submissive virgin Seon-woo yearns for in his deepest fantasies. All that changes when Seon-woo catches a glimpse of Tae-moon's phone notifications during a meeting. Those steamy messages coming through confirm everything Seon-woo’s hoped for. He just needs to convince Tae-moon to give in to a night of passion, where Seon-woo will prove he can take anything Tae-moon throws at him…and then some!

"PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT CONTENT" -- back cover

"Love is in the air for Hye-sung's friend, Kyungsoo! After meeting a beautiful and feisty omega at the bar he works at, even-keeled beta Kyungsoo quickly falls head over heels for the man, and the two engage in a steamy affair. But Kyungsoo has no idea that the man he's seeing is Dojin's older brother's abusive ex-partner, Chowon! Is it possible that Chowon has changed his ways, or is Kyungsoo in real danger? Either way, he'll get no help from Hye-sung, who's busy with school--and keeping his marriage to Dojin a secret from his classmates!" --Back cover.

"In a strange coincidence, Mido and Hiura have ended up living under the same roof! As roommates, they're closer than they've ever been before, and each day brings more thrills and heart-pounding moments. There's no way they can avoid being hyper-aware of each other in a situation like this!"--Provided by publisher.

When a white lie tears apart two high school friends, the two boys will have to confront their past in order to repair their future in this moving, dramatic, BL one-shot, perfect for fans of My Summer of You, Seven Days, or I Hear the Sunspot. Is it ever too late to make up for a lie? Or can the opportunity be swept away, like white clouds across a blue summer sky? It's been seven years since Hozumi left the island town he grew up on, leaving behind not only the seaside, but also Mishima--his close friend and first love from high school. The two haven't spoken since Hozumi turned Mishima down when he rejected him and lied about his own feelings, so when Hozumi returns for his high school reunion, he wants nothing more than to make amends with Mishima--a task easier said than done. In their years apart, Mishima has distanced himself from not only Hozumi, but everyone in the entire town, choosing to live alone in the lighthouse his grandfather used to tend to. Will Hozumi finally be able to break down Mishima's walls, clear the air between them, and finally confess his true feelings, or are the two fated to be separated from one another?

"High schooler Eighto Tachibana has always hated his name, including all of the jokes and puns about the number 8 that have come along with it. It's as if the number has haunted him like a ghost ever since he was a child. One day, he meets a classmate named Tomoya Hatta, aka Hachi--the Japanese word for "8." What begins as casual greetings and small talk in the hallway soon becomes something much deeper, and Eighto realizes that it's more than just a similar nickname that draws him to Hachi. Could the number that Eighto resented for so long finally bring him something he'll love--and is that someone Hachi?"--

Nagare loves boobs. And he gets his wish to be reincarnated in a world of boobs...except these are man boobs. A zany BL isekai comedy full of titillation and satirical jabs at manga cliches of all kinds! Omnibus edition includes Vol. 1 and 2 of the original, Japanese release! "I just...wanted to...touch boobies..." Nagare Otokawa was an otaku loser obsessed with breasts. He tragically died never knowing the feel of the sweet, sweet bosoms he'd craved all his life. Little does he know, his wish is about to be granted in a way he never would have expected. Nagare gets reincarnated as a handsome guy and quickly realizes that he's living in a (BL) world full of sexy (male) beauties. Even so, he sets out to find and squeeze the bust of his dreams. He does, in fact, end up with his face planted deeply in some luscious cleavage, but to his dismay, it's the magnificent pecs of the super-muscular class delinquent, Ryuji Onizuka! Now Nagare must try to dodge his way past the barrage of BL scenarios that hurtle into his path. Will he persevere and get the busty girlfriend of his dreams, or will he end up falling for the all-man--yet temptingly bodacious--Ryuji?

First published in Japan in 2022 by Square Enix Co. Ltd.

"The full-color boys' love comic.manhwa hit unspired by ancient Egyptian mythology! Nine powerful gods of ancient Egypt form the Ennead. When the god of war, Seth, kills his brother Osiris and takes over Egypt, he ushers in an era of chaos and cruelty. Centuries later, a new challenger appears: Horus, the child of Isis. Horus is not yet a full god, but he has the support of other deities to dethrone Seth. The conflict between Seth and Horus that begins as a series of trials warps into a complex web of deceit, obsession...and desire. This hit Boys' Love webtoon is a reimagining of one of the oldest myths in human civilization!"--

"This hit Boys' Love webtoon/manhwa (comic) is coming to print in English for the first time: a full-color and Mature-rated romantic comedy about a convenience store part-timer and a handsome gangster! College student Yeo Eui-joon works the graveyard shift at a convenience store to pay his bills. The shift sucks, but the money's good, and the customers--mostly mobsters and hoodlums--don't cause too much trouble. That might be due to Gunwoo, a tall, hunky gangster who frequents the store for booze and cigarettes. He's scarier than the rest of the clientele, but seems to have a soft spot for Eui-joon, defending him from the more volatile customers. Could there be more behind Gunwoo's protective actions? And if so, is Eui-joon prepared to be a part of Gunwoo's violent world?" --

In this sweet and Mature-rated Boys’ Love tale, a veterinarian and a college guy fall for each other thanks to an adorable stray cat!Okura is a tough veterinarian who works at Kinako Animal Hospital, right near the entertainment district. One day, a kind and earnest college student named Momo brings in a tiny kitten he found on the streets, and the two men grow closer as Okura helps Momo learn about cat parenthood. It isn’t long until their conversations turn from pet care to their experiences with romance as Okura finds himself wanting to get to know Momo better. Will their relationship grow into something more with a kiss?

LOVE PERSEVERES!Somehow, Kouichi has been pulled into Tildant’s succession crisis and is targeted by Tildant nobles, accused of being an unworthy partner to a king. Wanting to protect his beloved Caius and prove himself to the court, Kouichi accepts a challenge to prove his worth once and for all!

The Midorigaoka High School Film Club’s ­new­est member Shion Yoshino knows exactly what he wants, and he’s not afraid to work for it. There’s just one catch: it has nothing to do with film. Shion’s looking for the picture-­perfect Prince Charming, and he’ll do whatever it takes to find him, even if that means joining a club full of nerds. He announces his intentions on his very first day in the group, only for the club’s former Vice President, Rei Inaba, to make a stunning declaration: “I can promise you, 100%, you won’t find a boyfriend here.” Not long after, however, it’s Rei himself who kisses Shion and asks him out! What does it all mean? One thing is for certain: Shion Yoshino won’t give up on his dream without a fight!18+

SUMMER HEAT“I’m gonna tell Mido. Today, at the summer festival.”Unable to push back his feelings for his childhood friend Mido any longer, Hiura makes up his mind to finally confess to him at the festival taking place at the end of summer. How will Mido, whose makeup skills transformed Hiura’s life, respond?

NEW HORIZONSFor five years Mio and Shun have been living with Shun’s family in Hokkaido, far from the sunny Okinawan island where they first met. But when an unexpected accident forces the couple to re-think their living situation, they decide to return to Shun’s old stomping grounds: Tokyo! Shun even decides to go back to work while Mio takes a much-needed break. Now that they have a place of their own for the very first time, will they finally be able to rekindle the spark that’s been absent from their relationship?

A BDSM rom-com! This Mature-rated Boys' Love tale about a businessman and his new coworker takes "corporate power play" to a whole new level!Hajime Sakurada is thirsty—for a girlfriend and a good time. He can't get enough of women, even though they've been steadily losing interest in him since his playboy days in his 20s. The new junior in his department, Seiichiro Mibu, is hogging all the babes and the promotions, and worse, he's such a great guy, Sakurada can't even summon any jealousy. But when Sakurada awakens in a love hotel, all tied up, it's Mibu who strolls through the door. He's got a shocking revelation and plans to ruin Sakurada's whole week with a marathon of kink play and revenge! What's Sakurada to do, especially once he begins to enjoy it?

SEASONS OF LOVEHitsuji and Hatoyama are officially a couple! And with Hatoyama's young son Hinata to look after, the three of them have started to settle into a new kind of family life. However, these lovebirds are about to learn that relationships aren’t all smooth sailing. They'll soon be tested by awkward family introductions, unexpected illness, and a misunderstanding or two. But love will always win out in the end...right?

A THRILLING CONCLUSION TO A TALE OF ROMANCE AND INTRIGUE!The king is under house arrest, Joel’s enemies are in power, and worst of all, Adam has been captured. Joel is determined to overthrow Simon and restore King Chris to the throne, but when Simon uses Adam as bait to lure out Joel, he doesn’t know what to do. Can Joel find a way to save Adam as well as the kingdom, or will he have to choose between love and duty?The final volume!

HAPPY IN BED, HAPPILY WEDHoping to find a solution to their marriage bed problems, Kouichi and Caius head for Alpheine, land of the elves. There they meet Reil, a sex researcher, and Dyne, a mysterious masked giant. With Reil’s guidance, the couple learns more about one another, and Kouichi decides to pick up a new skill: magic!

A sweet and Mature-rated Boys’ Love romance between an introverted salaryman and the young man he meets in an MMO game!Office worker Usagi Akira lives for two things: shojo manga, and the spare moments when he can log into his favorite MMO, Tail Earth. There, his avatar is a beautiful bunny girl, and he's able to go on adventures with the charming wolf-boy Gakuto. When Gakuto asks if Akira wants to meet up IRL, Akira agrees. Sparks fly between the two guys--so Akira and Gakuto decide to date. Neither has much experience when it comes to romance, but these two are eager to figure it out together!

When a classmate finds out he's secretly a sentai star, Kaido's precious life as a regular high schooler is in danger of being stolen, and so's his heart, in this BL rom-com for fans of Hitorijime My Hero and Sasaki and Miyano! Now that they've graduated high school, Honda and Kaido are living together. But things don't go exactly as planned! With Honda studying at college and Kaido pursuing his career as a suit actor, the two have a hard time lining up their schedules. In fact, they never seem to have time to do anything more than kissing. Our couple's love nest has turned into a comedy of errors!

"Chiharu Saeki and Wataru Toda are two high school students who share a common hobby: They love to watch movies. After they meet, they become fast friends, until one day, when Chiharu confesses his love for Wataru. Wataru says that Chiharu's confession doesn't bother him, and the boys continue throughout their summer, going to pilgrimages to see film spots from their favorite movies. But the more time he spends with Chiharu, Wataru realizes that he may not only be as unaffected by Chiharu's confession as he claimed to be, but those feelings may also be mutual..."--Provided by publisher.