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Bromance aka almost bl but not bl

Two guys flirting but no one knows where their relationship will going. Exclusive just for manga.

Idk why some of them are tagged as shounen ai on mangago when they are officially stated as non bl and the characters are never shown to be in a relationship.

Note: From now on I'll rate how much the bromance point (based on how strong the bromance is). Well, I won't include bromance stories with low points, tho. So mostly it will just the best one that I carefully pick.
All(39) / manga(39)

Tokyo Aliens

 9.6(379 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Naoe
Genre(s): Action / School Life

Rate: (haven't read it yet lol sorry)

24 09,2024

Himitsu

 9.5(261 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): shimizu reiko
Genre(s): Drama / Josei / Mystery / Psychological / Sci-fi / Shounen Ai

It’s amazing. I couldn’t stop crying while reading the last seven volumes, lol, but it’s totally worth it. You’ll end up crying tears of happiness by the final volume. OH GOD, THEY WOULD HAVE KISSED IF NOT FOR THE ABSENCE OF THE BL GENRE!!! It’s so obvious that they love each other, but their communication issues keep getting in the way. I really wish they sort it out someday and get their happily ever after...

Rate: 10/10

12 01,2025

Kimi ga Kimi de aru Tameni

 7.7(67 voted)
Complete
Author(s): matsumoto yoko
Genre(s): Drama / Horror / Mystery / Psychological / Shoujo / Supernatural / Tragedy

I may say it's a one-sided love but with yandere theme. Still, it's a good angst one-shot bromance. Give it a shot if u just wanna read a short and sad one.

Rate: 8.5/10

24 01,2025

Hard Romantica

 7.2(187 voted)
Complete
Author(s): Fujiwara Kiyo
Genre(s): Comedy / Romance / School Life / Shounen Ai / One Shot

The first couple is so cute I wish it would be much longer, for the second one is so short so I don't really too much invested on them but still good bromance. The first one is definitely awesome bromance.

Rate: 8.5/10

26 01,2025

Hotel Metsäpeura e Youkoso

 9.7(144 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): fukuta seira
Genre(s): Seinen / Drama / Slice Of Life

The bromance isn't heavily hinted at, but I love the dynamic between Aadolf and Kustaa. I actually also like how obsessed Teemu is with Jun akskksks.

Rate: 5/10 (will be updated)

24 02,2025

I Want To Be Killed By Your Beautiful Self

 8.5(215 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Rokakouen
Genre(s): Seinen / Drama / Horror / Mystery / Psychological

MC obsessed over that weird guy

Rate: 8/10 (will be updated)

24 03,2025

Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu

 9.6(207 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): mokumoku ren
Genre(s): Seinen / Mystery / Horror / Supernatural / Tragedy / Shounen Ai

I think it's already the time for me to add it to this list since it's officially non-bl but have bl subtext

Rate: 9.5/10

14 07,2025

Sarazanmai

 9.0(142 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): kunihiko ikuhara - ikunirapper,migi / miggy
Genre(s): Drama / Fantasy / Gender Bender / Seinen / Shounen Ai / Supernatural

Go watch the anime, it's definitely 10/10

28 07,2025

Sarazanmai - The Official Anthology

 9.2(25 voted)
Complete
Author(s): anthology
Genre(s): Drama / Fantasy / Gender Bender / Supernatural

Not much, just additional content (?)

Rate: 9/10

28 07,2025

Baraou No Souretsu

 9.5(334 voted)
Complete
Author(s): kanno aya
Genre(s): Action / Drama / Historical / Romance / Shoujo / Supernatural / Psychological / Tragedy

It's not an actual bl-subtext, more likely LGBTQ+ subtext cuz MC is intersex but he used he/him and identified himself as a man, so... I add it.

Haven't finished it tho.
Edit: Already halfway to the end and it broke my heart real bad idk if I could continue or not lol. But I guess I'll continue when I'm ready. Heavy warn for angst.

Rate: 10/10

28 07,2025

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Messages

Mars June 11, 2025 2:36 am

Errr... ion know how to feel about the age gap comment.

Paprikawa July 28, 2025 8:41 am

Lmao jk ofc... just read it from ur own perspective if the age gap bothers you...