BL with manly couples

[18+, supernatural, mystery]

TW: crime, non-con because of supernatural force, ghost sex, dub-con, possession, open ending

+ friends to ??
+ manly pairing

Another favorite by Nishida Higashi. The characters are flawed, but it makes them more human and realistic. Everything from the relationship between the MCs, the mystery, to the conclusion of the story is pretty satisfying to me. I wish it was longer!

[PG, action, rom-com]

I probably need to re-read this because i've forgotten the details. It's a buddy cop rom-com, and i'm pretty sure that there are some pretty offensive stuffs here (since it's an old work), so please read with caution!

[18+, historical, drama, romance]

TW: rape between MCs (multiple of times, pls be careful reading this!), power imbalance, abuse

Why i still like it:
- good writing and development
- the romance is secondary to the well fleshed out and researched politics

☆ 4/5

[PG, doujinshi, slice of life, coming of age]

TW: homophobia, sexual assault (not between MCs)

+ rivals to friends to lovers
+ manly couple
+ realistic first love
- unnecessary sexual assault scene

This is a slamdunk dj, but you don't have to know anything about slamdunk to enjoy this. Theres some cliches that i hate, but overall i really like the story and how the author described the uneasy feeling you get when you're in your 1st significant relationship.

[18+, rom-com, smut]

TW: fwb, dubcon bc of misunderstanding

4/5

[18+, school life, romance]

TW: animal abuse, violence, peculiar teeth

+ childhood friends to lovers
+ manly couple
+ CUTE awkward and tender
+ consent! Communication!!

I thought this wouldn't be to my taste but i was wrong yet again. 2 delinquents who'd been friends since they were little finally got together after pining after each other for so long. Seriously, reading about two BAMFs being adorably in love is one of my most favorite pastimes!

4.5/5

[18+, anthology, drama, romance]

+ manly badass couple
+ interesting plots and great writing

I always love yoneda kou's works, and these are really great. Non-explicit sex scenes compared to usual hardcore mangas but a lot hotter than most.

4/5

[18+, drama, comedy]

TW: yakuza, cheating, violence

+ friends to lovers
+ manly badass couple (with a badass grandma on the side)
+ interesting plot

As always, nishida higashi never fails to make me love her story and characters no matter how imperfect they are. This would've been a kickass action drama, sadly it was criminally short.

[18+, drama, psychological]

TW: rape (not between MCs), incest, rape attempt between father and son, toxic relationship, suicide attempt, destructive behavior, child abuse, trauma, prostitution, pedophilia

I think every trigger warning existing on this earth could be applied to this manga lmao-- it's that dark and depressing. And yet, there's still charm, humor, warmth , and hope even when it's so bleak sometimes, just like how the lives of these characters were. I love it.

4/5

[18+, drama, romance]

TW: stalking, traumatic experience

+ strangers to lovers
+ manly couple
+ interesting plot, wish it was longer

A petty criminal planned to take revenge on an ex-cop, but caught feelings instead.