good BL, no rape between MCs + trigger warning (part 1)

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[18+, Romance, slice of life]

First BL i've ever read. Two friends re-learning about each other and eventually becoming lovers. So simple with almost no conflict yet it's still my most favorite BL manga ever. Can't say enough how much i love this, it's very close to my heart. Sequel: https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/dear_green/

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[PG, school life, rom-com, slice of life]

TW: homophobia

One of my absolute favorites. The romance is so pure and lovely that my shriveling old man heart exploded million times while reading this. It's funny, absurd, but also realistic with good life lesson and well written relationship between the characters that doesn't feel shallow at all.

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[PG, supernatural, drama]

TW: coercion, manipulation, child abuse, cult, ghost, murder

"Not a horror movie, but a profound study of human relationship". That's how one of the MCs described the movie "exorcist", and that's also how i'd describe this manga. The more you read the story, the more you'd realize there's nothing like it in the BL manga scene. It's just Super Good with amazing writing, characters and world building.

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[PG, romance]

TW: age gap (45 yo with early 20s), toxic workplace

What a beautifully made strangers to lovers story. Each panel is like a well cinematographed movie scene. I loved the way the author used horse-racing as the MCs' shared interest as well as a symbolism for the lucky / serendipitous encounters between them.

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[PG, drama, slice of life, found family]

TW: suicidal thoughts, homophobia, internal homophobia, transphobia, queerphobia

One of the best LGBT+ mangas i've found so far. Harsh but hopeful, this manga is exactly what i wish i'd read growing up.

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[18+, supernatural, mystery, drama]

TW: graphic crime (ie. gore, rape, infanticide, etc.), child abuse, age & size gap

I died a little reading this. Like honestly i feel like crying. How am i gonna read anything else after reading something this well written? It's literally one in a million: original plot, GREAT writing, well thought of panels and good art direction, lovely characters. Absolutely one of my most favorites. Prologue: http://www.mangago.me/read-manga/stigmata_seikon_sousa/

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[PG, psychological, drama]

TW: bullying, manipulative & abusive family, child abuse, mental illness, trauma, suicide attempt

I'm actually still screaming while writing this. Man, the amount of heartache this manhwa gave me. I didn't expect it to be this beautiful and heartbreaking. It'll definitely stay with me for a long time.

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[PG, school life, hurt/comfort]

TW: pedophilia & rape (not between MCs), child abuse, gender normativity, PTSD, body dismorphia

This manga is... i'm not gonna lie and say that it was easy to read, at least for me. I think this manga has a degree of realness that will hurt, touch, and give you hope. I'm sure it'll be very difficult to find another manga like this.

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[PG, slice or life, hurt/comfort, found family]

TW: abuse, violence, bullying, ableism, DISCONTINUED

The original novel is honest to god one of the greatest coming of age works i've ever read. It's complex and heart-wrenching, but also funny, tender, and so hopeful. I can't describe how much love i have for these characters, and seeing them in manhua form is totally an amazing experience. Read the novel: https://www.novelupdates.com/series/saye/

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[18+, drama, slice of life, romance]

TW: depression, suicidal thoughts, boss-employee relationship, age gap

This still resonates deeply with me, probably because i can identify myself as the MC. A very beautiful story about finding a reason, no matter how small, to keep on living.