Boys Love (670)

Same-sex romantic/sexual relationships between men are the focus of these stories. The term Boys Love and its abbreviation BL are commonly used to refer media written by women for female audiences in Japan, while the term Bara is often used for media written by men for male audiences. In the West, the terms Shounen Ai (romantic/non-sexual) and Yaoi (sexual) are more commonly used for BL. On MAL, Boys Love combines all homosexual relationships between men and explicit genres (Ecchi, Erotica, Hentai) are used to indicate the sexual content level. This means most Shounen Ai stories have no explicit genres, most Yaoi are labelled Ecchi or Erotica, and most Bara are labelled Hentai.

Tsuyogari

Nekota, Yonezou 2024
This manga consists of oneshots that are loosely connected with each other.
Chapters 1 & 3 focus on the new relationship between Shiba, a high-school student, and his teacher Onosaka. Things are not going well; sensei has an inferiority complex because Shiba likes large-breasted girls.
Chapters 2 & 4 are about Inuo (a friend of Shiba's, who's quite the player with girls) and Natsuda, a boy with whom he finds himself in a love hotel the morning after a wild party. Inuo would just like to forget everything because he's definitely not gay, but Natsuda wants to be his friend so badly that he can't turn him down. Natsuda turns out to be a cheerful and engaging companion, and Inuo starts to spend more and more time with him; going to movies and hanging out. But when he finds himself embracing Natsuda again, he pushes him away -- because he's definitely not gay!
Chapter 5 introduces Shiba's brother, Keisuke and his friend Aki. Aki wants to do more than kiss, but Keisuke only went along with the kissing because it was Aki who asked him. So now that summer break has arrived, he avoids Aki. But when Aki stops calling and avoids him in turn, he's not happy at all.
Chapter 6 is an unconnected oneshot called Yasashii Kuchibiru (Gentle Lips). Yuki and Kaneda are childhood friends, neighbours and more... but Yuki never seems to have time for Kaneda.
Chapter Extra: Secrets of a youth follows Kei and Aki three years later and now in high-school, dealing with some "growing pains".

(Source: MU)
Apr 2008 | 7 chp | Publishing

Isagi-Kojima

Sugiura, Shiho 2024
Toda Yuji and Kojima Isagi used to be close friends when they were little, but they drifted apart with the years. Yuji's your typical model student, while Isagi is a problem child. Even though they're almost like strangers now, Yuji keeps dreaming about a traumatic experience he had long ago, where he was saved by Isagi. After a chance encounter at school, they start hanging out with each other again. But one night they both get into serious trouble.

(Source: Storm in Heaven)
Jul 24, 1998 to Jan 24, 1999 | 3 chp | Publishing

Private Magician

Takashima, Kazusa 2024
Kasumi's day just keeps getting worse and worse. First he's dumped by a classmate, and then a strange fortune-teller shakes his world as he reveals himself to be in search of a master. And who could the lucky boy be...?

(Source: MU)
Apr 20, 2000 to Oct 20, 2000 | 3 chp | Publishing

Hotel Traffic

Sakuragi, Yaya 2024
Kazuma Hasune fails to understand why Madoka Tokumaru always has to ruin the mood when they are just about to get intimate. Frustrated by his obliviousness, Hasune devises a plan that will hopefully teach Madoka how to be more coy and seductive. Unfortunately for him, his scheme does not go as smoothly as he would like it to.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Sep 30, 2003 | 1 chp | Publishing

Soba ni OiteneStay Close to Me

Sakuragi, Yaya 2024
As far as Yuzu remembers, since his childhood, Icchan would always come to his rescue just like a Prince in shiny armour. But Yuzu has grown taller than Icchan! A huge Princess and ultra popular handsome Prince?! A story about schoolboys, will their love bloom?
(from B-U)
Not available | 6 chp | Publishing

Koori no Mamono no Monogatari

Sugiura, Shiho 2024
In the beginning, there was a demon in a cave: Blood, trapped in ice for many decades. In order to break the curse that bound him, he searched for the "tear jewel." One day, a youth called Ishuca appeared before him. He was suffering from an illness, and had come to the cave to die. Blood was touched by Ishuca's kindness, and began to feel drawn to him. However, death soon came to Ishuca, and, saddened by the death, Blood began to weep. His tear became the "tear jewel," and Ishuca's life was saved through its power.

The two set off on a journey. On the way, Blood was reunited with some old companions, but—since the demons wanted him to return to his old self, and Blood wanted to continue to travels with Ishuca—his former companions became his enemies. Upon confessing his own past to Ishuca, Blood promised never to kill another human. Having completed their journey—and with the aim of finding the jewel that Wild, the jewel-dealer, had asked for—they find themselves at the Toei Cliffs...!?

(Source: Essence of Purity)
Aug 19, 1995 to Jun 20, 2003 | 75 chp | Publishing

Nee, Sensei?Hey, Sensei?

Sakuragi, Yaya 2024
Ch. 1-4 + Extra
This story is about a relationship between a teacher and his student, Homura. It just so happens that Homura's older sister Kaori was the teacher's 1st girlfriend. Back then, the teacher would always use Homura as excuse to run away whenever something happened and he would never get in the "mood" whenever he was with Kaori. One day, he saw Homura's exam paper and noticed that Homura wrote "I like you, sensei" at the right end corner of it. Will he accept Homura's confession? (Source: M-U)

Side Story:
Unbreakable Bones:
The side story is of two childhood friends who meet again after 14 years. One is a policeman now, and the other is an ex-delinquent who is working at a ramen store. (M-U)
Apr 2007 | 6 chp | Publishing

Ikoku Irokoi RomantanA Foreign Love Affair

Yamane, Ayano 2024
1. Akogare no Nostalgia
2-5. Ikoku Irokoi Romantan
6. Koi no Annainin (The Guide of Love)
7. Koi no Annainin Bangaihen
Apr 2003 | 7 chp | Publishing

Kirepapa

Takagi, Ryo 2024
Chisato is a beautiful 35 year old writer (who looks like he's really 18), and father of Riju, a cute 15 year old boy. Chisato's hobby is to drive away all of Riju's friends because he thinks they want to corrupt his precious child. So he shows his good side to these boys while he poisons the cake he brings them with a smile. However, there is one guy, Shunsuke, who doesn't fall for the tricks. But is Shunsuke really aiming for Riju? Who is that mysterious writer Chisato loves so much? And why is Chisato convinced that Riju's friends want to take advantage of him?
(Source: MU)
The story "Kireani" was published in the third volume.
Sep 1, 2003 to Jul 25, 2009 | chp | Publishing

Under (xGround) Grand Hotel

Sadahiro, Mika 2024
Sen Owari has just become a convicted killer. An exchange student studying at Columbia University, Sen had entered into an illicit affair with one of his female professors. After murdering his lover's husband, he is sentenced to 80 years for first-degree murder and is locked away in a maximum-security US prison built entirely underground—UGH. It is known to the inmates as the Under Grand Hotel, and the majority of them will spend the rest of their lives here.

Sen's status as the only Japanese person incarcerated in the facility has left him an outcast and target. Attempting to navigate a world he cannot possibly hope to understand, he is determined to win the protection of the prison's "shutcall"—the murderous drug dealer Swordfish. In return for the promise of safety, Sen will hand over his life and body.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Apr 25, 2003 to Oct 25, 2005 | 21 chp | Publishing

Pathos

Sadahiro, Mika 2024
Ace, a human teenager, has been raised by King and Jay, vampires who have lived an eternal lifetime. As he grows up, he became attracted to Jay and Jay also comes to yearn strongly for Ace's blood. King and Jay, afraid that their secret will be exposed, decide to send Ace away to a boarding school. But when Ace finds that out, he wishes to be a vampire like them.
Sadahiro Mika's Gothic love story about the growth of a teenager who's raised up by vampires and the feeling of a vampire who live in eternal life. (Source: DMP)
Also contains two additional one-shots:
1) Deep Throat (beware, this is also the name of the extra at the end of volume 1 of Pathos, but it's two different releases)
2) EX.
2004 to ? | 10 chp | Publishing

Pathos dj - Deep Throat

Sadahiro, Mika 2024
The encounter story of King and Jay.
(from B-U)
Not available | 1 chp | Publishing

Pathos dj - EX

Sadahiro, Mika 2024
The sequel Christmas episode after Pathos vol.1. The good old days when three guys can live happy together. At the dormitory, Ace encounters his elder student who resembles Jay very much. Ace makes love with him but...
(from B-U)
Not available | 1 chp | Publishing

Hashire! Ouji-sama

Yamakami, Riyu 2024
A kingdom's ruling faction sends out a secret agent to find the kingdom's missing prince. Love begins to grow between the missing prince and the agent sent to find him but political intrigue intervenes upon their arrival in the kingdom.
(from B-U)
2001 to ? | 6 chp | Publishing

Saikou no Kimi

Yamakami, Riyu 2024
All begins when Soga Naoaki went to complain to the president of the student counsil, Yoshizumi Sekai, about the reducing of his volleyball team's bookings. By coincidence, Naoaki becomes the vice-president of the student counsil because of the health of the current one. He and Sekai don't get along, but what happens when they have to organise the school festival?

(Source: MU)
Not available | 3 chp | Publishing

Kiken na Hokeni Counselor

Minami, Haruka 2024
After accidentally kissing a male classmate in school, Ryou suffers as the students whisper and spread rumors about him. Feeling ostracized Ryou keeps to himself - only to wind up in the clutches of the schools counselor. Will this relationship blossom? Can it last? And what would happen if someone found out?!
(Source: MU)
Aug 1, 2005 | 6 chp | Publishing

Love Material

Minami, Haruka 2024
Sakyou is "an artificial life form" made by Takahisa's father. Yes, the era of the Superbishie has finally dawned. Sakyou has boundless energy, but when he uses too much, his body temperature drops and only Takahisa can warm him back up.

(Source: B-U)
Not available | 1 chp | Publishing

Sweet: Kare no Amai Amai Aji

Minami, Haruka 2024
Odaka Yuushi works as a salesman for a marketing distributor, but secretly, he's obsessed with the delicious pastries offered exclusively as a "special service" by the restaurant at the Royal Fort luxury hotel. When the opportunity arises to approach the hotel about a contract to distribute their sweets, Yuushi jumps at the chance... but just what kind of price will the younger son of the owner demand in return for granting the contract?
(Source: MU)
Included one-shots: Kimi wo Tsunaide Kiss Shite Dakishimete, Cosplay Cafe ni Youkoso
Apr 2006 to Jun 2007 | 6 chp | Publishing

Haitoku no Love SickImmoral Lovesickness

Minami, Haruka 2024
A collection of shorts revolving around one couple. Private Menu is about Shinya, a 19 year old boy, who meets Toru at cafe he works at. Toru is an escort, and so beautiful that Shinya immediately falls for him. Blind gives a glimpse into Toru's life before he met Shinya, and Immoral Lovesickness finishes up the tale of the two boys. Sensual Love and I'll Only Make Love to You are both separate one-shots.

Private Menu - One
Private Menu - Two
Blind
Sensual Love
I'll Only Make Love to You
Immoral Lovesickness
And, Bright
Private Room no Koibito (A Pair of Lovers)

(Source: Manga Updates)
Apr 2003 | 8 chp | Publishing

Bitter: Kare no Hisoyaka na SeppunBITTER: His Clandestine Ki...

Minami, Haruka 2024
For Hasunobe Yoshitomo, co-heir and general manager of the first-class Royal Fort hotel chain, life is pretty sweet. The only bitter pill is dealing with the rival hotel chain that recently opened nearby. However, things start to look up when he escorts a beautiful drunken guest back to his room, but who is this mystery guy?

(Source: MU)
Feb 2007 to Dec 2007 | 6 chp | Publishing

Yume ni Tobu Tori

Naono, Bohra 2024
Collection of oneshots:
1) A bird in dream (Yume ni Tobu Tori)
Soichiro has a heart attack and is hit by a car on Yuuga's birthday right after a huge fight, but gets a second chance when he wakes up two days before his accident.
2) Iku Michi, Yobu Tsuki
Cutting through a dangerous park one night, Otsuji is attacked by hoodlums and thrown into a lake. There he meets the demon of the lake, and can't leave.
3) Moment
Atsushi is slowy recovering after being dumped by his last lover. His sister and brother-in-law, concerned that he is becoming a recluse, invite him out for a drink at their bar. While at the bar he sees a beautiful college student, Kizaki, and is smitten. But because he has no fashion sense, Atsushi gets a makeover from his sister before he approaches his crush. Things go even better than he expected, but after their tryst, Atsushi has to work overtime for a week. When he finally makes it back to the bar, he sees Kizaki kissing someone else. Will Atsushi be forced to give up on his dream of love?
4) Hana mo Arashi mo
The beginning of the love story between 2 childhood friends, Takerou (a student) and Kouta (a florist). The story looks like shota but actually the little uke (Kouta) is already 25.
5) Midnight Sun (Mayonaka Taiyou)
Kakeru, Shouichi-san, and little Rurika are back in a sequel to Hinata. The unexpected visit of Shouichi's dead wife's sister convinces Kakeru that he's only a bother to the Konomi household. With Shouichi (and Ruri) allow him to simply leave their family?
(Source: B-U)
Nov 17, 2004 | 5 chp | Publishing

Ikujinashi no ShiawaseHappiness of Cowardly Boy

Naono, Bohra 2024
Collection of short stories:

1. Ikujinashi no Shiawase
2. Koi no Dorei
3. Ai no Fukushuu
4. Homemade Vampire
5. Kodomo no Himitsu
6. Ikujinashi no Shiawase Bangai-hen
Jun 2004 to Mar 7, 2007 | 6 chp | Publishing

Yubisaki no Koi

Naono, Bohra 2024
Detective Maizuru Motoya has a secret he cannot tell his assistant, whom he is in love with. With a single touch of a person, Motoya can read their thoughts. How he got such ability is in the past. Nakagawa, who doesn't know about his respectful boss's special ability, began to worry when Motoya refuses to let come in contact with him. To add more worry, Motoya is awfully close with Hajime...
(Source: MU)
Not available | 6 chp | Publishing

Three Wolves Mountain

Naono, Bohra 2024
Way up in the mountains, far from any major cities or towns, Kaya Susugi runs a small cafe by day and guards a haunted cemetery by night. Then, one night, he comes across werewolf brothers Tarou and Jirou. Cheerful but klutzy younger brother Jirou quickly falls head over heels for the capable loner Kaya. What results is a dive into the hot, tail-twitching delight of werewolf mating season!

(Source: SuBLime)
Dec 28, 2001 to Apr 28, 2003 | 5 chp | Publishing