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In 1920, Masataka comes to Tokyo from his hometown to attend high school and work. He crosses paths with the young man who will forever change him, and who will be forever changed by him. The Saiki family holds some pretty big secrets and they have MASSIVE skeletons in every walk in closet in their household. So very dark, but so beautiful. My all time favorite manga, EVER.
Jumping Jehosephat. I haven't cried this much since my beloved Sakura Gari. Haruta gets into a motor scooter accident and his whole world changes. He acquires a new acquaintance named Akira. That's all you need to know. HIGHLY recommended.
This nearly broke me. A male prostitute has a client who buys his time every Tuesday. Itou-san is the man's name. He brings a briefcase of money one fateful night, offering to buy Kyosuke's freedom and Itou-san and Kyosuke fall in love; they run away together, but darkness follows Itou-san around every corner. Espionage, intrigue, blood, sex, mind control. ..it's all in there. So dark, but so beautiful.
Hybrid Child, a creation that is neither human nor doll. The first story is about a young man named Kotaro whose Hybrid Child's natural lifespan comes to its end. He learns responsibility. The second story is about Yuzu, who is in a hurry to grow up so he can always be at the side of his master. He learns that you don't grow without pain. And the third story is about Kuroda, the creator of the Hybrid Child, and Tsukishima, his inspiration. Tissues required.
Beautiful. A couple of friends become lovers. Then they live together. One of the partners is involved in an accident that will change everything. This is one of my favorite mangas. It is beautiful. Tarou is one of my favorite characters in yaoi, ever. So beautiful. BLCD. https://m.soundcloud.com/strawberrymelon2/sets/mouichido
Just beautiful. Go back for a second time. It becomes more profound each time you read it.
A group of friends and their lovers who have interconnected stories. I would highly recommend seeking out the audiobook on YouTube and listening while reading. The emotional impact is astounding. https://youtu.be/wItlw3Qt0fM
Two men bond over a dead loved one.
Two boys bond over a game played on a line in their road and their lives are linked together. Amazing and bonkers emotional.
Read this first. ..http://www.mangago.me/read-manga/kimi_to_parade/
Two men with a mutual acquaintance fall in love. Age gap. One of the most interesting love stories I have read. This is the sequel to Kimi to Parade. Arm yourself, friends. This gets painful.
Yeah, this is hilarious but it is profoundly beautiful when you fully understand the importance of the relationship between Kokkuri-san and Kohina. That last chapter. ..damn, right in the feels.
Sakura Gari