Hitorijime My Hero by Memeco Arii

 

A yaoi romance between a good boy who didn't know he was waiting for a hero, and a bad boy who comes to his rescue! Now a hit streaming anime!

"I don't like caramel sauce. I prefer something bitter..."

Masahiro Setagawa doesn't believe in heroes, but wishes he could: He's found himself in a gang of small-time street bullies who use him to run errands. But when high school teacher (and scourge of the streets) Kousuke Ohshiba comes to his rescue, he finds he may need to start believing after all...and as their relationship deepens, he realizes a hero might be just what he was looking for this whole time.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/4jKfpSn)

Hitorijime Boyfriend by Memeco Arii

 

Go back to where it all began! At long last, the one-volume story that birthed the global BL anime and manga phenomenon Hitorijime My Hero arrives in English in print!

"EITHER YOU LET ME MAKE LOVE TO YOU, OR WE END OUR FRIENDSHIP AGAIN. WHAT'S IT GONNA BE?"

Before Masahiro and Kousuke's whirlwind romance in Hitorijime My Hero, there was Hitorijime Boyfriend—and now, the origin of one of manga's biggest franchises is finally revealed! Back in sixth grade, Kensuke had a falling out with his best friend Hasekura that still hurts three years later. Then, one day, Hasekura's suddenly back in Kensuke's life like nothing happened. What, exactly, is going on? And what will Kensuke do when Hasekura wants to take things to a whole other level...?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4hwVPaf)

How My Daddies Became Mates by Mikkamita

 

CAN’T FIGHT THE FEELING!

Kuroga Akane and Shirosaki Aoi have come a long way from their days as teenage hoodlums. Mated and passionately in love, they’ve started new lives together in college. Everything seems to be going great—at least, that’s how it looks on the surface. Deep down, Shirosaki can’t help but worry that he’s not the best match for his talented alpha partner. So when another alpha with a dubious background tries to steal Shirosaki for himself, it’s up to Kuroga to prove just how strong their bond really is!

The final volume!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/4jsQzpP)

Kabukicho Bad Trip by Eiji Nagisa

This volume comes with an exclusive Animate Bonus Manga!

Café manager Ikeda is highly focused on his job, but one of his regular customers, the flaky host Rio, always ruins his day whenever he drops by. The way Rio acts reminds Ikeda of someone from his past who he'd rather forget, so things would be better if he would stop coming around.

But one thing leads to another, and Ikeda ends up spending the night at Rio's place! Neither man has any intention of getting serious anytime soon, but they may find that the best way to get over their respective past traumas is to open up and face them together...

This spin-off of the hit series Kabukicho Bad Trip delivers all the spice and drama as the original!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/42u3G3Z)

Let's Eat Together, Aki and Haru by Makoto Taji

 

Join Aki and Haru as they tackle one of the most perilous tasks two college roommates can face ― feeding themselves! Easygoing Aki has mastered the art of affordable home-cooking to keep his good friend Haru upbeat and motivated throughout the school year. From homemade ramen to fried chicken to plum liqueur, each season offers a whole new menu! Chewing their way through life's ups and downs, the boys and their friends share in the simple joys of food and youth. Take a hearty bite out of this sweet and refreshing slice of life story!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/40N9PXS) (BTW the movie from volume 1 is really cute)

Mobsters in Love by Chiyoko Origami

 

A wholesome Boys Love rom-com between a handsome but oblivious mob boss and his young, simplehearted but moody second-in-command!

Absence makes the heart grow fonder... Mob boss Sawatari has kicked his right-hand man, Kashima, out of the family. Free of the previous ties that bound him, Sawatari is finally able to notice that what he’s feeling toward his second-in-command is love! While at first things seem like they might be too awkward to go on, Sawatari suddenly kisses Kashima! Romance is on the horizon at last, only for an enemy to show up and take out Sawatari...

In this final volume, will these two mobsters find their way back to each other and land a happy ending?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3CoSNG0)

My Dearest Patrolman by Niyama

A young patrolman harbors secret feelings for a middle-aged shop owner on his beat!

When a young patrolman gets assigned to a small town, he runs into an old acquaintance, and a casual comment from the older man leads to a fluttering heart and renewed feelings.

Shin and Seiji have been living together in domestic bliss for over a year, but Seiji’s upcoming birthday is the first time Shin will get to celebrate with him. Shin wants to make the day extra special for his boyfriend, but his romantic idea is turning out to be a serious challenge, especially since Seiji is terrible at providing a decent wish list! With the odds stacked against him, Shin must rely on his police training to help him on the most important mission of his life—finding the perfect present for his boyfriend!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3CobMQY)

Stigmata: Love Bites by Hidebu Takahashi

 

Homicide investigators utilize supernatural abilities to solve their cases while simultaneously investigating their own feelings for each other!

Officer Asako, part of a special investigations unit, has the unique ability to react to the residual thoughts of murder victims, replicating their wounds on his own body. Together with his partner, the reserved Detective Kuroiwa, he works hard to solve the toughest of cases.

One such case, the murder of Detective Kuroiwa’s ex-wife, has Officer Asako reliving her life in his dreams. And since it appears the only way to pull Asako out of such a dream is to be touched, Kuroiwa orders him to move in temporarily so he can always be close at hand. But sharing the same space—and the same bed—has Kuroiwa thinking less about his failed marriage and more about his awkward, shy subordinate.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/4gcGURh)

This Can't Be First Love by Zeniko Sumiya

 

Keiichi and Sota have been friends since elementary school. Despite Sota’s popularity with girls, he always rejects their advances, and even actively avoids them by hiding in the school nurse’s office.

So when Sota starts getting along with Jou, a female student who also spends time in the nurse’s office, Keiichi feels a surprising twinge of jealousy. But it may be thanks to her that Keiichi comes to terms with how he really feels about his long-time friend…

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3E4QZSY)