Manga like Haru wo Daiteita

also known as Embracing Love

What is Embracing Love about?

Status: Finished

Iwaki Kyousuke and Katou Yoji are two hugely popular adult film stars looking for a way out of the industry. Their chance arrives when they’re both invited to audition for a new erotic film. Imagine their surprise when the director decides the only way for him to choose who will get the coveted lead role is for them to perform one of the film’s love scenes on the spot—with each other! Things get even crazier when Katou decides to take drastic measures to ensure he can continue seeing Iwaki after film production wraps. How will Iwaki respond to Katou’s impulsive act?



Note: Includes the one-shot "Fuyu no Semi".

Tags: Boys' Love , Acting , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , LGBTQ+ Themes , Bisexual , Tsundere , Nudity

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Black or White

Kuro ka Shiro ka

Also known as Black or White.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

Shin is a brand-new actor unfairly typecast as the villain, and Shige, his secret lover since college, is a rising star often cast as the heartthrob good guy. With Shige’s popularity on the rise and Shin’s awkward personality making him resemble the villains he plays, the two can’t risk being seen together for fear of tainting Shige’s image. And to complicate matters further, their relationship has lacked physical intimacy since their disastrous first time together. Every good role needs its conflict, but will this couple call it a wrap when an antagonist enters the scene?



Note: Includes 14 extra chapters.

Tags: Boys' Love , Work , Acting , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Love Triangle , Yandere , LGBTQ+ Themes
Hanakoi Tsurane

Hanakoi Tsurane

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance , Slice of Life

The self-destructive type, Sougorou is the heir of one of the well-known families in Kabuki world. He has no interests in other actors his age with the exception of Gensuke who he recognizes as his rival and never wants to lose to no matter what. However, fate plays a cruel trick on him and the two of them end up as classmates... How will their relationship develop...?

Note: There are two different endings to this manga. The difference starts in the middle of the last chapter. The tankoubon version is a bit longer and more fleshed out compared to the magazine version.

Tags: Acting , Work , Kabuki , Primarily Male Cast , Boys' Love , LGBTQ+ Themes , Male Protagonist , Tragedy
Kirepapa

Kirepapa.

Also known as Kirepapa.

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

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?

The story "Kireani" was published in the third volume.

Tags: Boys' Love , Primarily Male Cast , Age Gap
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Seikimatsu★Darling

Seikimatsu★Darling

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance

Meet Ogata Kohsaku, your average hot-and-cocky het boy, who falls head over heels in love (as he's prone to doing), except this time the object of his affection happens to be MALE. Enter Takasugi Yoichiroh, who (yaoi manga being what it is) of course reciprocates Ogata's feelings. All would be happy and fuzzy and resolved in one chapter, except for the fact that Takasugi isn't any more eager to be on bottom than Ogata is. Far from it! In fact he has everything in mind for Ogata that Ogata had planned for him... And that scares the bejeezus out of our mostly-hetero hero.

Tags: Primarily Male Cast , Boys' Love , Shoujo , Male Protagonist , Teacher , Slapstick
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Gin Tama

Gintama

Also known as Gin Tama.

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Drama , Sci-Fi

The samurai didn't stand a chance. First, the aliens invaded Japan. Next, they took all the jobs. And then they confiscated everyone's swords. So what does a hotheaded former samurai like Sakata "Gin" Gintoki do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity.



Included Bonus Chapters:
Volume 1: Dandelion (One-shot).
Volume 2: Shirokuro (One-shot).
Volume 24: 13 (One-shot).
Volume 38: Bankara-san Ga Tooru (One-shot).
Volume 41: Special Lesson.

Tags: Found Family , Parody , Samurai , Meta , Swordplay , Male Protagonist , Aliens , Philosophy , Episodic , Shounen , Tragedy , Historical , Space , Ensemble Cast , Anachronism , Time Skip , Police , War , Conspiracy , Dystopian , Fugitive , Robots , Ninja , Judo , Assassins , Homeless , Ghost , Crossdressing , Idol , Reincarnation , LGBTQ+ Themes , Shrine Maiden , Body Swapping , Gender Bending , Dissociative Identities , Gangs , Drawing , Female Harem , Military , Nekomimi , Afterlife , Amnesia , Cult , Politics
Hey, Class President!

Seitokaichou ni Chuukoku

Also known as Hey, Class President!.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

High-strung Chiga finds himself questioning the results when his judo team partner, Kokusai, is elected class president of their all-boys school. A president, of course, needs a running mate - and just like that, Kokusai appoints Chiga to be his vice-president! How did a slowpoke like Kokusai win an election, anyway?! It quickly becomes clear that Chiga's major vice-presidential duty will be to keep Kokusai out of harm's way, but is he up to the task?



Tags: Boys' Love , School , Judo
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Given 10th Mix

Given: 10th mix

Also known as Given 10th Mix .

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music , Romance , Slice of Life

Ten years have passed since Mafuyu and Ritsuka graduated from high school and made their professional debut with their band, Given. Both have continued to thrive as professional musicians, with Ritsuka also busily supporting Hiragi and Shizusumi’s band, syh. The two have argued, run away from home, and made up under the covers, and ten years of their lives have passed in a dazzling blur. This precious epilogue depicts their current lives, their growth, and the important people surrounding them.



Note: Includes 16 extra chapters.

Tags: Boys' Love , Band , Primarily Male Cast , LGBTQ+ Themes , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Bisexual
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Close the Last Door

Saigo no Door wo Shimero!

Also known as Close the Last Door.

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

Nagai is just your typical office guy...except that he’s had a secret crush on his coworker Saitou for ages. But with Saitou’s massive wedding just around the corner, Nagai realizes that it’s finally time to retire his illicit desire for the adorable young man. However, sly Honda has a few teasing tricks up his own sleeve...and once the beer starts flowing, there’s no telling where the night will end! Is this love triangle destined to tumble, or will it evolve into the most tantalizing tryst ever?



Tags: Boys' Love , Love Triangle , Male Protagonist , Bisexual , Time Skip , Bar
Yebisu Celebrities

YEBISU Celebrities

Also known as Yebisu Celebrities.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

Haruka Fujinami is a struggling college student looking for work when one day he lands a dream job working for design firm Yebisu Graphics. Nicknamed “Yebrities” for its pool of highly talented and very handsome designers, it doesn't take long for Haruka to figure out his new boss may have spotted more in him than just talent. What’s a part-timer to do?



Tags: Boys' Love , Work
A Foreign Love Affair

Ikoku Irokoi Romantan

Also known as A Foreign Love Affair.

Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Romance

Japanese yakuza clan heir Ranmaru just got married on a lavish cruise ship, but things aren't as they seem. The marriage is just for the appearances, and he ends up getting drunk and spending the night not with his bride but with the sexy ship captain. When the two men meet again in Italy, it is the start of a spectacular love story.



Tags: Boys' Love , Foreign , Yakuza , Historical , Arranged Marriage

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