Cosmetic Play Lover by Sachi Narashima

 

This volume comes with an exclusive Animate bonus manga!

Cosmetics store manager Natsume Mamiya is in a long-distance relationship with his fiance Touma Sahashi, who's training in Paris for the next two years. There's no time to feel lonely though, since Natsume has his hands full when a new male beauty consultant, Riku Hoshina, is transferred to his store! Will Riku become a top beauty consultant under Natsume's guidance?

Touma, on the other hand, finds himself struggling in Paris. If only he could see Natsume, then things would be alright... Though he can overcome his own challenges, he can't help but feel that things would be better if they were together...

Additionally, in the latest installment of Bitterness Playlover, we find out that Kei might be the only one who knows his client-turned-boyfriend (?) Saionji better than anyone else...

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/42X64iu)

Crimson Spell by Ayano Yamane

Vald’s body has been split into two entities—one spirit and one demon—and a battle of supremacy between them breaks out over Havi! The powerful sorcerer Asterdol seizes this opportunity to regain his true power, and in doing so brings forth a demon so powerful the fate of the world is at stake. Will Vald be able to return to his original form in time to confront this beast? And will he and Havi ever figure out a way to break Yug Verlind’s curse?

My Rate: 9 (amzn.to/3RAm7xe)

Fated Not to Meet by Ei Eijou

 

Izumi, the sales ace with excellent grades, good looks and great communication skills, has someone he absolutely cannot lose to.

His name is Sendo, the most unlikable man who took the top spot from Izumi.

Izumi was the top salesman and fan favorite amongst the girls in the office... that is, until Sendo came along.

When a friend recruits him to be a plant for a gay dating app, Izumi agrees, so long as he never has to meet anyone in person. But when he makes a connection with "Kei", the temptation to meet his new friend becomes irresistible. After all, even if they meet, it's not like they actually have to start dating... right?!

Well, turns out "Kei" is none other than Izumi's rival, Sendo! Moreover, what Sendo has in mind for Izumi isn't exactly "dating," and the intense pleasure that awaits them both might just be worth defying fate.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3RyNCr9)

Punks Triangle by Yuuho Okita

 

A young designer dreams of creating a look for his favorite model and finally gets his chance—unless his class partner screws things up! A Boys’ Love rom-com about fanboys and hidden identities.

Fashion student Chiaki dreams of seeing his designs on the runway, worn by none other than Ai—the charismatic male model who changed his life. When a prestigious competition promises to make that dream come true, Chiaki is fired up to win. But his hopes are dashed when he's paired with the clumsy and unfashionable Enaga for the project. One fateful night, after a run-in with some delinquents, Chiaki is unexpectedly saved by his idol Ai. Even more shocking, Ai seductively offers to teach him how to have fun at night…

Caught between the alluring, mysterious model he worships and a clumsy, rough-around-the-edges classmate who can’t seem to stay out of trouble (but may be hiding a surprising secret), Chiaki faces a heart-pounding, pure boy’s love dilemma that will turn his world upside down!

My Rate: 9 (amzn.to/42O1zXo)

Senpai, This Can’t Be Love! by Shinta Harekawa

I wonder what you’d call this feeling...? Friendly, confident, amazing at his job…All words applicable to veteran CG designer Yanase, now the mentor of the industrious new hire Kaneda. Yanase is eager to get along with his trainee, but he begins to lose heart in the face of Kaneda’s frosty indifference. However, on the inside, Kaneda’s been struggling to play it cool whenever Yanase so much as pats him on the back! Is this a simple case of hero worship, or is there something more to Kaneda’s feelings…?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3S688PR)

Sweet Room Escape by Owal

 

A one-night stand turns into something more in this Mature-rated Boys' Love manga!

Globetrotting businessman Haruto has achieved the optimal formula for work-life balance--work hard and party harder off-hours. With a hookup in each city, Haruto thinks he has it made. But en route to France, the hotshot meets his match in the genteel, winsome Albrecht. From an invitation to drinks to the best sex ever in a luxury suite, it's as if fate itself brought them together! But now Haruto can't seem to escape that heavenly night and resume his carefully crafted no-strings-attached game plan...especially when Albrecht seems to be plotting to capture Haruto's heart!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/432ro79)

The Little Bird Sleeps by the Sea by Yuu Minaduki

 

This heartfelt, emotional boys love oneshot explores themes of healing from trauma, grief, and family both by blood and by choice. A beautiful tearjerker with immersive, atmospheric art by prolific BL creator Yuu Minaduki.

Left devastated after the tragic death of his parents and sister, Yuuichi Tachibana adopts his seven-year-old nephew, Ayumu. Seeking a new beginning, he chooses to move them to a new house with a view of the ocean, hoping for a peaceful setting where they can concentrate on their healing.

There they meet Ryou Kurebayashi, who owns a neighborhood deli, and become regular customers. As Ryou and Yuuichi grow closer, learning about each other's unfortunately similarly tragic pasts, they begin to support one another ― and Ayumu ― day by day, building a little family of their own by the sea.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/42x6Svp)

Vs. Love by Chise Ogawa

 

Two schools alike in dignity, in fair Japan where we set our scene. A Boys’ Love take on Romeo and Juliet between rival delinquents and their gangs! From the creator of Blood Night Market--also available from Seven Seas.

Fūun High and Raiden High are two rival schools locked in an intense turf war, led by their top students, Ibuki Marin and Tsuzumi Nikoru. But one day, away from the rivalry and fighting, the two gang leaders meet. Unaware they’re enemies, a love begins to blossom between them. Though they’re destined to be enemies, will these star-crossed lovers come together… or is this story destined to be a tragedy?

A BL take on Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of a colorful cast of delinquents and their youthful struggles!

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/431bIRz)

We're Not Cut out to Be Lovers by Kou Hirokawa

 

A large, animal-like mechanic x a Shiba Inu-like streamer!

Introducing the noisy neighbor of your nightmares: a Youtuber.

It's been six months since broody auto-mechanic Kumazawa moved in next door to Koichi, a streamer who claims to be an expert on love. After one too many loud recordings, Kumazawa finally snaps and shows up at Koichi's door... only to shut him up with a passionate kiss!

Kumazawa has no interest in pursuing a straight guy, but Koichi stops by night after night and won't leave until he's "satisfied." Coming off the heels of a traumatic breakup in which his partner cheated, Kumazawa is convinced he and Koichi won't work out, but Koichi is determined to persuade him otherwise. Can a physical relationship between two people who are totally NOT "meant to be" turn into something real...?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3RBwD7u)

Worst Soulmate Ever: Proposal by Haruta

 

Shishikura is an omega and Kotani is an alpha. Match made in heaven? No way!

Businessman Shishikura is an omega hungry for love, and his coworker Kotani is an alpha who hates Shishikura’s guts. When nature forces these two stubborn jerks to go from enemies to lovers, sparks will fly!

Impatient 29-year-old omega Shishikura has watched all his friends get married while his own romances keep fizzling out. Sparks fly when he starts up an enemies-with-benefits relationship with his alpha coworker Kotani. Despite the clash of their difficult personalities, their romance is undeniable, and the two begin dating. But when Shishikura brings up his desire to get married, Kotani refuses! Shishikura will have to get to the bottom of Kotani’s deep-seated issues about omegas before there can be any happily ever after.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/446EEsz)