Ask And You Will Receive by Niyama

 

Who will win when a bad boy player and a princely narcissist go head-to-head in bed?!

Unassuming office worker by day, seductive playboy by night—Shinobu Urakawa is living his best double life until the stuck-up prince of sales Hikaru Omoteya invades Shinobu’s after-hours sanctuary. Shinobu keeps hoping the straight Hikaru will get tired of crashing a gay bar, but he keeps coming back! When Shinobu notices the looks Hikaru keeps sending his way, he decides to play dirty to reclaim his nightly refuge.

It doesn’t take much to get Hikaru into bed. He’s surprisingly responsive to Shinobu’s every touch, and Shinobu’s plan of loving and leaving hits a setback when he can’t get enough of his prissy coworker. As one night turns into many, Shinobu starts to wonder if this is still revenge or if now he’s getting into something much sweeter…

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/47BfaDH)

I absolutely loved this one! While you might have to suspend your belief when a simple pair of glasses and some bangs act as a perfect, foolproof disguise, the story is, all in all, a delightful comedy that's beautifully executed. The relationship between Shinobu and Hiraku starts with all the wrong intentions—a classic setup! However, it quickly becomes clear that both of them are fundamentally nice guys who are completely incapable of actually being mean. What begins as a one-night stand effortlessly evolves into a genuine relationship. This shift is solidified as Shinobu realizes that Hiraku's feelings are completely sincere—so sincere, in fact, that Shinobu begins to feel fiercely protective of him, almost like a knight in shining armor! Forget the angst and drama! This is pure romantic comedy from start to finish. The chemistry between the leads is wonderful, demonstrating that they truly are perfect for each other. A special shout-out has to go to the side characters: the twin twinks are an absolute blast! They provide some of the funniest moments and really elevate the humor of the series. Plus, the graphic style is visually appealing and complements the lighthearted tone perfectly. If you're looking for a sweet, genuinely funny, and drama-free romantic comedy about two men falling in love despite their initial, misguided intentions, this is a must-read!

Barefoot Angel by Ito Nonomiya

 

This volume comes with an exclusive Animate Bonus and ComiComi Studio Bonus!

One winter day, Turner, a shoemaker in modern-day England, comes across Benny, a seemingly homeless young man barefoot and shivering on a park bench. Concerned about this stranger who claims to be a former angel, Turner decides to invite him into his home to avoid the bitter English winter. As the two get closer, Turner decides that he wants to make shoes for Benny, who's putting his all into learning about the human realm. Benny ends up living with Turner during the months-long shoemaking process, but will their arrangement come to an end when the shoes are complete?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/49oRXqQ)

Classmates by Asumiko Nakamura

Hikaru always thought his classmate Rihito was kind of a snob, until he stumbles across Rihito secretly practicing a song in an empty classroom. Hikaru agrees to become Rihito's music tutor, and with each lesson the two boys grow closer. But when Hikaru realizes that he's fallen for Rihito, will they stay classmates or become something more?

My Rate: 9 (amzn.to/48UV1uD)

If you're a fan of Asumiko Nakamura's distinctive style, you might approach a new series with a little bit of delicious apprehension—her work can often be intense! However, the first two volumes of this series, focusing on the high school life of Hikaru and Rihito, deliver something wonderfully classic: a sweet and utterly charming teenager love story. What really elevates this experience is the artwork. Nakamura's art is already stunning in black and white, but the fact that the first volume was adapted into an anime was a major bonus. Getting to see the world and characters in full color truly allowed me to appreciate the depth and beauty of her unique artistic talent. Hikaru and Rihito may be young, but their love story is anything but trivial. Their bond feels genuinely deep, and their relationship has to navigate the ordinary yet significant challenges that come with being young adults figuring out their future. It's a story that is simply sweet, comforting, and good. It's the perfect read if you're looking for a dose of wholesome, heartfelt romance without unnecessary drama.

Dear Benjamin by ID

An omega in hiding and an alpha with a dangerous past meet in a collision of desire and danger. Isaac has always lived as a beta, but his world turns upside down when he discovers he’ s a recessive omega during an undercover operation. As he experiences his first heat cycle, he encounters Felix, a notorious and hyper-dominant alpha arms dealer. In the midst of a chaotic raid, Isaac, overwhelmed by his heat, seeks relief from Felix. Four years later, Isaac has reinvented himself as a modest florist in San Diego, trying to escape his tumultuous past and conceal his omega status. His peaceful life is shattered when Felix reappears. Felix is immediately infatuated with Isaac and, upon discovering that Isaac needs protection from an unknown threat, offers a dangerous but tempting deal; his protection in exchange for Isaac’ s body. A flower shop isn’ t the safest place for an omega with a past, especially when Felix is around even more so when Issac’ s most precious secret may be uncovered…

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/48Ox4VP)

This manhwa was genuinely good! Sure, it hits some of the usual Omegaverse tropes, but it flips the script in the best way possible. The dynamic between the main characters is what makes this series shine. The Omega is a total badass, arguably even more formidable than the Alpha. Meanwhile, the Alpha is hilariously clueless! It's an absolute riot how everyone in their circle—literally everyone—manages to figure out that Benjamin is the Alpha's son, except the Alpha himself. The sheer comedic timing created by his obliviousness is fantastic. I do have one minor critique: the graphics. They can sometimes feel a bit childish and aren't as detailed as I typically prefer. However, in this case, the engaging story and the strong romantic comedy elements more than make up for any visual shortcomings. The fun, heartfelt nature of the plot completely overrides the lack of intricate detail. If you enjoy an Omegaverse where the Omega takes charge and the comedy is front-and-center, definitely check this out!

Director Akasaka's Princely Training Course by Waco Wacoco

 

Mr. Akasaka is a successful salaryman. He's got money, looks and style. But for some reason he cannot find a good man for himself. So after consulting his favorite bartender, he was given some great advice... "If you can't find a good partner, then just make one for yourself." Now Akasaka is determined to find himself a young partner who he can turn into the perfect prince! Maybe he may find one amongst his new work recruits...

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/47y0SUe)

I Wanna Love You, Kiss You, Bite You by Sakana Tohjo

This sweet, steamy BL omegaverse one-shot features an alpha and omega in an arranged marriage — who can't keep their hands off each other.

When Omega Akihiro and Alpha Reiya are pushed into an engagement arranged by their parents, they’re doubtful they can ever be happy together. But as they get to know each other, their reluctance shifts into… something else. Their passion verges on obsession: Every moment apart is spent yearning to be together again, affecting their ability to concentrate on the rest of their studies and relationships. As their feelings grow, they will have to push past the fears and expectations they have for each other (and themselves) to discover a love they never thought possible.

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/47yp8Wr)

Light of My Life by Takiba and Fuuko Minami

 

A beloved BL author's English manga debut! Aki and Minagi were inseparable in high school, until an incident pulled their friendship apart at the seams. Years later, both men have given up on their high school dreams, and on each other. But when Minagi shows up one night on Aki’s doorstep, is it just the push the two men need in order to address their past and repair their future?

Back in high school, best friends Aki and Minagi were inseparable. Aki dreamed of becoming a professional football player, while everyone called Minagi a genius and urged him to chase his dream of working in medicine. Years later, Aki has taken over his grandfather’s hair salon, and Minagi has set his interest in medicine aside to work in a host club. Despite the growing tension between them following their high school fallout, Minagi shows up at Aki’s apartment one day asking for a place to stay. Can the two men confront their past in order to repair their future?

A fixture on the Japanese BL scene for the last decade, Takiba finally makes their English-language debut with Light of My Life. Takiba's artwork brings a refreshing new aesthetic to the BL genre that will catch the eyes of readers looking for bittersweet love stories featuring adult characters, particularly fans of Kou Yoneda (Twittering Birds Never Fly) and Ranmaru Zariya (Coyote; Birds of Shangri-La).

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

Mask Danshi: This Shouldn't Lead to Love by Mitsuru Sangou

Comes with a 14-page bonus manga!

Though Sayama initially wore a mask to help create a barrier between him and the outside world, his relationship with the popular Saikawa has gradually helped him open up to others. But it's only when Saikawa's ex-girlfriend Riko tasks Sayama with helping plan the senior class trip that his ability to connect with others is put to the test.

To Sayama's surprise, he gets along with Riko so well that she asks him to help with her run for student body president! However, this may lead to Saikawa getting jealous...

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/3WvEO7S)

My Boyfriend is a Dog by Kadiro

 

A pawsitively adorable furry and fluffy slice-of-life Boys' Love manga!

Kentarou is a gruff and stoic dogman who can't help but wag his tail whenever he sees his boyfriend, Inukai. Despite his stern exterior, he's an affectionate and doting boyfriend. So together with Inukai, their coworker Nekomiya and his feline boyfriend Shimada, the days are filled with sappy partners and heaps of affection!

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/47hn6ez)

My Fluffy Moody Crush by Nayuta Nago

 

In a world where humans and demihumans live together side by side...

Kou is a half-werewolf, half-vampire who works at his mom's café. Because of a traumatic incident in childhood, Kou avoids making personal connections with humans for fear his vampiric nature might put them at risk... Until one day, his childhood friend, Itsuki, reappears in his life and — in spite of Kou's protests — becomes his coworker at the café!

Itsuki is determined to rekindle their friendship, but Kou must keep his distance to avoid putting Itsuki in danger... again. So when Itsuki insists that Kou use him to "practice" drinking blood, Kou reluctantly agrees, only to realize his growing feelings for Itsuki— and Itsuki's newfound feelings for Kou— may result in an altogether different kind of craving...

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

Real-Time Fever by Taberu Kasumi

 

Shy college student Shizuka moonlights as "Shiro" online, anonymously broadcasting erotic content to his followers. Of all his followers, "Kuro" is by far his favorite: a dark-haired hottie who's always first to leave a comment. One night, while fantasizing about Kuro, a fateful misdial leads Shizuka to accidentally masturbate to an audience of one.

"Kuro" then reveals himself to be Kurosaki, Shizuka's classmate and Mr. Popular! Thinking he's being blackmailed, Shizuka agrees to be Kurosaki's project partner, but Kurosaki has an agenda of his own in mind...

Now that Kurosaki knows Shiro's identity, just how far will Shizuka go to make sure his secret account stays secret...?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/47wPpoa)

Sleeping on Paper Boats by Teki Yatsuda

 

A cursed screen-writing prodigy with a poisoned pen is pulled out of his drunken stupor by a fresh-faced amateur photographer who gives his life new meaning.

A young screenwriter who has skyrocketed to success on the back of his groundbreaking writing abilities discovers his pen is poisoned when all the people he has based his characters on meet untimely deaths. When a new love interest sparks his creativity, will he risk further misfortune or retire his pen forever?

Kei Kitahara, a visionary screenwriter who has taken postwar Japan by storm, has made the difficult decision to lay down his pen for good after he realizes the people he’s been basing his characters on have all met unfortunate ends. He spends his days in misery, waiting to die, until a reason to live finds him in the gutter, too drunk and beaten to move. Kei can’t help but be attracted to his savior’s bewitching innocence, and the urge to write about him grows stronger by the day. Knowing he can’t take the risk, he vows never to use his pen against him, but will temptation prove too great?

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/47k1GgU)

SMELL by Nagabe

 

From bestselling manga creator Nagabe comes a new furry Boys’ Love story about two pups picking up the scent of love!

It started with a sniff—and turned into something neither of them saw coming.

At a school for beastmen, two students have an awkward encounter that sparks an unexpected connection. Joseph, a cheerful border collie, catches the quiet, skittish bloodhound Noy secretly sniffing his shirt between classes. But instead of being weirded out, Joseph responds with warmth and kindness, slowly earning Noy’s trust. As it turns out, Noy is completely captivated by Joseph’s scent.

Their strange little moment lingers, and something begins to shift between them. Is it just curiosity? A fleeting crush? Or could this be the start of something more?

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

Stay By My Side After the Rain by Shouko Rakuta

Kanade feels like he's living under a constant storm cloud with his unfulfilled life. Stuck working a typical office job and keeping himself closeted, he's convinced there will be no sunny days ahead. But those monotonous days are suddenly interrupted when he reunites with Mashiro, an old classmate he harbored hidden feelings for! Finally, Kanade has found a bit of sunshine in his gray, dreary life with Mashiro's arrival. With a chance to get to know each other again, could this be Kanade's second chance to find love with the one who got away?

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

The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé by Fumito

 

An outrageous BL manga about work, unlikely friends, and problems down there! At age 40, Takanashi is in the prime of his life, heading up a high-performing sales team and driving all the ladies crazy. Yet he turns them all down, because he has trouble performing in the bedroom! What will he do when a rising star on his team finds out his secret?!

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/43I33n2)

The Love We Share by Hina Ten

 

In the aftermath of a tragedy, Takumi Machi is left to raise two-year-old Kokoa by himself. While struggling to make ends meet and staggering through the unfamiliar landscape of parenting, Machi collapses in the street... Only to be rescued by an old schoolmate, Ikuto Mihiro.

The good-natured Mihiro offers to house Machi and Kokoa until they get back on their feet, but Machi is skeptical of his motives. What sort of person would go to such lengths without expecting something in return...?

In spite of his doubts, with Mihiro by his side, Machi works to build a life for himself and Kokoa, untangling past trauma and learning what it really means to be family...

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/48UDqTG)

Yotsuya Ghost Knight by Choco Shiroi

 

Exorcism is a messy business...

In a world overrun by spirits, an exorcist must know how to handle himself. ♡

Loner exorcist Okuru Yotsuya has plenty of practice in that department. And while "tears" are essential to his profession, Okuru can only produce so many on his own...

When faced with an especially powerful spirit, Okuru is rescued by Naito Fukase, a pornstar known as "The Squirting Squire." Having witnessed this handsome stranger's splashy supernatural abilities up close, Okuru recruits Naito to teach him the secret to squirting...

And if Naito has anything to say about it, the exorcism business is about to get a whole lot messier...

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

You Are My Omega by Mariko Nekono

 

”Primal instincts easily overtake rationality”
Handsome， well-built， and brilliant: Himuro is the picture-perfect Alpha. After suffering at the hands of an obsessed Omega， he vowed to never let his secondary-gender instincts control him again and to stay away from Omegas forever. But it seems that destiny has other plans when a chance meeting one day turns his whole world upside down...

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/43rIA6b)

While You Are My Omega certainly plays within the bounds of the Alpha/Omega dynamic, it manages to feel surprisingly fresh and original. It's a sweet story that subverts expectations in a number of delightful ways. Our Alpha, Himuro, is a final-year high school student with a serious bias against the Alpha/Omega pairing concept, thanks to being stalked by a fellow Omega student. This sets a fantastic stage for conflict when he discovers his destined Omega is none other than his soft-spoken homeroom teacher, Mr. Itsuki! It’s genuinely hilarious to watch this scenario unfold. The only person who seems truly stressed about Himuro being Mr. Itsuki's student is Itsuki himself! Everyone else—Himuro's parents, Itsuki's colleagues—seems more or less resigned to the idea that these two are destined for a relationship. This collective, knowing acceptance is a running gag that adds a fun, lighthearted element to the whole affair. Despite the potentially sexy nature of an Omegaverse story, You Are My Omega takes a refreshing step back from the explicit. Their intimate time together is often quickly summarized, giving you the high-level details without lingering. This avoidance of drawn-out smut actually makes the story feel more cute than sexy, prioritizing the emotional connection and relationship development. The graphic style is also quite nice. It becomes especially endearing when Mr. Itsuki is forced to adopt the role of the responsible adult, given that Himuro is an underage teenager when they meet. Crucially, the story maintains a respectful boundary—there is no inappropriate behavior from Mr. Itsuki, which is a wonderfully refreshing and responsible choice for a high school-set yaoi manga. If you’re looking for a heartwarming, surprisingly wholesome Omegaverse story that challenges a few tropes and focuses on genuine emotional growth, this is a fantastic read!

Yankee & Carameliser by Chiuko Umeshibu

 

Take one influencer and one bad boy extraordinaire, whisk in a sprinkling of sweets, add a scoop of social media, and you get…? Maki and Akito’s love story, hot out of the oven! After all, even though Maki has a bit of a bad rap, the guy must be just as gooey on the inside as the glorious goodies he posts on social media. So when Akito gets a taste of how dangerously delicious his desserts are, he can’t help wanting a taste of the man himself…

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3WvGA96)

If you're looking for a plot with high stakes and deep complexity, look elsewhere. But if you're in the mood for a story that is simply adorable and sweet, Yankee & Carameliser is a delightful treat! The plot is admittedly thin, but it serves perfectly as a backdrop for the truly engaging main characters. This manga shines brightest thanks to its central duo: The Yankee with a Secret: Our first protagonist is a "yankee" (the Japanese term for a high school student with a bad-boy aesthetic: bleached hair, piercings, and a rebellious attitude). Yet, underneath the tough exterior is a boy who has always loved "pretty things"—and he's a talented, self-taught pastry chef. The Sweet Vlogger: Our second lead is a perfectly average high school student who happens to be a video blogging enthusiast with a serious sweet tooth. The story truly clicks when the vlogger discovers the yankee's incredible culinary secret. He basically "forces" the yankee into the spotlight, turning him into an internet sensation by filming his at-home baking videos. Beyond the initial setup, there isn't much more to the story than the slow, charming transition from schoolmates to boyfriends. Their relationship develops with moments that are smooth, sweet, and tender—truly living up to the sugary promise of its title. This is a quiet, comfortable read that unfolds gently, just like a perfect piece of caramel cake. It's the ideal recommendation for fans who love lighthearted, pure-fluff boy-meets-boy romance.