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Real LGBT in manga

Praise the lord for these mangas that properly explore LGBT topics in a realistic manner. 
Includes the topics of:
•Being gay/lesbian/bi/trans
•Identity and self acceptance
•Homophobia and ignorance
•Basically they're just very realistic 

(If you know of a manga you think belongs here, let me know)
All(27) / manga(27)

Torokeru Tamago to Bed no Naka de

 9.4(744 voted)
Complete
Author(s): Mibu Yoshikazu
Genre(s): Yaoi / Slice Of Life / Drama / Romance / Smut

Follows a couple who's been together for 10 years and now wishes to get married. A realistic look at how a relationship matures. Deals with prejudice at work, coming out to family and trying to navigate society as a gay couple.

14 11,2020

Onna to Shite Dakaretai Seitenkan Shite Hatsukoi wo Mou Ichido

 9.0(132 voted)
Complete
Author(s): Miyakoshi wasou
Genre(s): Josei / Seinen / Romance / Smut

WARNING: smut

A typical josei romance with a dash of great trans representation. Handles themes around finding love as a transwoman, dysphoria, coming out and self acceptance.

08 10,2020

Ohana Holoholo

 9.2(245 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): torino shino
Genre(s): Shoujo Ai / Romance

~ Have not read myself, but a recommendation from a comment ~

Saya, who works as a translator, lives with her bisexual former girlfriend, Michiru, and Michiru's son, Yuuta.

10 11,2018

Ao no Flag

 9.5(127 voted)
Complete
Author(s): Kaito
Genre(s): Drama / Romance / School Life / Shounen / Slice Of Life

~ Have not read myself, but a recommendation from a comment ~

The "youth pure love" story begins when three students in their third and final year of high school meet during a time when they are worried about paths for their futures. Waiting for them are sweet, painful, and heartrending days.

10 11,2018

Honey & Honey

 9.0(41 voted)
Complete
Author(s): takeuchi sachiko
Genre(s): Comedy / Drama / Josei / Shoujo Ai / Slice Of Life

~ Have not read myself, but a recommendation from a comment ~

Honey & Honey is a realistic look at an adult lesbian couple living in Japan

10 11,2018

Yuureitou

 9.1(375 voted)
Complete
Author(s): Nogizaka Tarou
Genre(s): Gender Bender / Mystery / Psychological

~ Have not read myself, but a recommendation from a comment ~

A psychological mystery where one of the main characters is a trans man.

27 01,2019

Ashita Niji ga denakute mo

 9.1(566 voted)
Complete
Author(s): KIHARA Noriko
Genre(s): Drama / Slice Of Life / Yaoi
21 12,2021

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Messages

gyal May 27, 2022 2:42 pm

hi i know this hasn’t been updated in a while but i highly recommend kakeochi girl!

shit February 24, 2021 1:41 am

Thank you so much for making this list! Also, you should add a manga called "Until I meet my husband" to it, the manga is actually based on a real person.

lavik February 1, 2021 11:59 pm

Thank you so much for this list! It’s tough to find actual healthy representations that don’t involve rape, large age gaps, or characters that look like children - especially for wlw/sapphic stories!

Gyro mozzarella August 29, 2020 1:51 pm

Hi this is an excellent list, have you read "kono koi ni wa nai" its a story about a trans man who struggles with body dysphoria and severe depression. This is super sad. Ty

Gyro mozzarella August 29, 2020 1:53 pm

"Kono koi ni mirai wa nai"
Trans woman
Im so sorry for the mistakes, and its already included in this list. This makes me so happy.

d^=b[,7' August 13, 2020 5:32 am

Hii. I happened to see this list because of a certain manga. If its okay for you I just thought that Neon Sign Amber would really fit in heree. I hope it does. Oh and by the way,I love this list! Never thought it existed until now. Thanks!ヾ(☆▽☆)

Eldalote January 28, 2019 1:10 am

Over 100 followers?! Wow! Keep the suggestions coming guys, I really appreciate it!

gayhomosexual January 27, 2019 10:49 pm

Hi, I don’t know if you still update this lost, but I know a manga with a transguy as one of the main characters. It’s not centered around being trans, but I think it shows trans struggles pretty well (although I read this a while ago so I may not remember everything lol). It’s called Yuureitou.

Eldalote January 28, 2019 12:18 am

Hi! Yes, I do still update this list. Thank you for the recommendation! I was actually planning on reading that manga very soon, now I'll definitely bump it up on my tbr :)

gayhomosexual January 28, 2019 9:39 pm

Cool, and sorry for so many messages lol I don't know why it sent them three times

gayhomosexual January 27, 2019 10:45 pm

Hi, I don’t know if you still update this list, but I know a manga with a transguy who’s one of the main characters. It’s called Yuureitou, maybe you’ve heard of it? It’s not really centered around being trans, but I think it’s pretty good nonethless!

gayhomosexual January 27, 2019 10:44 pm

Hi, I don’t know if you still update this list, but I know a manga with a transguy who’s one of the main characters. It’s called Yuureitou, maybe you’ve heard of it? It’s not really centered around being trans, but I think it’s pretty good nonethless!

t8nt3d November 10, 2018 10:05 pm

Nice list. Been a fan of IS for quite a long time but could never get into the JDrama because of bad reviews. Anyhoo, here's a rec: http://www.mangago.me/read-manga/honey_honey/

Eldalote November 11, 2018 9:04 pm

Thank you! The Jdrama is not the best, but I remember that I still enjoyed it :) Thanks for the rec, added to the list!