Manga like Usagi no Mori

Hishakai Shindo

Also known as Depth of Field.

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

One day after school, Hayakawa decides to stop by his usual secret spot on the roof, where he meets none other than Konno.

Konno is known throughout the school as being hard to approach and intimidating. Some have even called him scary looking. However, when the lens of his camera is focused on its subject, the once scary Konno becomes like any other high schooler enjoying their life.

Respect, envy, jealousy, and even an inferiority complex… All these feeling culminate inside of Hayakawa as the two get closer to one another. I mean, how could they not? After all, Konno has everything Hayakawa could ever want. Who wouldn’t be conflicted with such a guy by their side?

The unlikely love story between two ordinary high school students who’s paths coincidently cross, comes to life in Enjo’s Depth of Field.



Notes:
Originally self-published, was then licensed and compiled by Taiyoh Tosho for commercial release.
Includes two extra chapters.

Tags: Boys' Love , LGBTQ+ Themes , Male Protagonist , Photography , Coming of Age , School , Bisexual , Time Skip , Band , Nudity , Unrequited Love , Heterosexual

Melon no Aji

Also known as The Flavor of Melon.

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance , Slice of Life

"I want you, Nakajo!" Nakajo works at a live music club; Kiuchi is a frequenter. Following a quick exchange of words, the two of them found themselves living together. Kiuchi said he was just looking for a place to rest his head for a short while; after all, he had just broken up with his girlfriend and had to move out of their shared apartment. What's more, Kiuchi says he can't fall asleep without the heat of another person's body beside him. Nakajo swiftly rejects Kiuchi's request, revealing that he's gay. However, what will Nakajo do when Kiuchi responds with, "That works for me!"...?



Tags: Boys' Love , Primarily Adult Cast , Primarily Male Cast , Male Protagonist , LGBTQ+ Themes , Disability

Futaribocchi Kataomoi

Also known as Two Lonely Loves.

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance , Slice of Life

Takaya's just moved, and he's already found a bar with great food and drinks. It's a regular bar except for the fact that it's in an area known as the "gay town." You can guess the preferences of most of the clientele! One of the guys working there, Kanda, is hot and bi, so naturally, he's a hit with the customers. Being straight, Takaya doesn't see Kanda that way, but talking to him always makes him happy... One evening, Takaya hears a disturbing rumor about Kanda from one of the customers... This is an innocent love story about two slightly awkward guys!



Tags: Boys' Love

Me wa Kuchi Hodo ni Koi to Iu

Status: Finished
Genres: Romance

Having moved schools frequently throughout his childhood, Fujino has perfected the art of the false smile. Now his fifth school, his well-mannered smile is safely helping him make new friends, but one day, on the school roof, he finds a scarred boy sleeping there. That boy is the “Mad Dog”, the student all his classmates are afraid of. While Fujino is observing him, the boy opens his eyes, and then…

A youthful love story between an unsociable yankee and a ‘good boy’ honour student.

Tags: Boys' Love , School , Delinquents , Male Protagonist

Toumei na Ai no Utsuwa

Also known as The Vessel of a Transparent Love.

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

Miki Donoue has lived an unlucky life, the embodiment of woefulness since he was a child. He's lived in such a way to never involve others in his misfortune. One night, Miki is asked by a mysterious man, "Can I have your woes?" The man turns out to be a creature called "Akashibito," a type of monster that feeds on the woes of humans to extend their lifespan. He asserts that he lacks sustenance, and will die without Miki's woes. Miki, being a good natured boy, gives the akashibito the name "Shiro", and offers to be his host. Now the two of them will live together. Though Shiro can continue to live with a new host, as Miki grows to feel happiness, Shiro loses his sustenance. With the loss, there is a change in Shiro...? Could this mean the end of his life as he knows it...?

Note: Includes one extra chapter.

Tags: Boys' Love , Primarily Adult Cast , Youkai , LGBTQ+ Themes , Work , Rehabilitation , Anal Sex , Bisexual , Age Gap , Virginity , Nudity

Tantan to Tanto

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

Koutarou and Shunpei were classmates, childhood friends, and neighbors. They were almost like brothers, Shunpei even stayed in Koutarou's house while his parents worked.

"But we're not family or brothers, and we haven't been kids for a long time."

Note: Chapter count includes two extra chapters.

Tags: Boys' Love , Rural , School , Male Protagonist