I feel like a lot of the newer BL manhwa recently have been genuinely disappointing and it honestly makes me sad. So many of them rely on the same exhausting tropes such as non consensual scenes, random second couples that somehow take up more screentime than the main couple, overly weak MC, toxic/red flag ML, and drama that feels forced just for shock value. It feels like so many bl focus more on being “intense” than actually building a meaningful a story.
I love "Define the relationship", "passion: Raga", "kiss me if you can", "turning", and more. Even if some of them have flaws, they still feel memorable because the relationships actually have depth, chemistry, and development. I miss when BL stories focused more on the connection, character growth, and well written dynamics instead of just trying to be shocking or dramatic all the time.
I strongly agree manwhas nowadays are more toxic, its like the more toxic the story is, it will gain more viewers
But here are my recommendations!
The manwha thats similar to good communication:
https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/1995_youth_report/
https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/oil_in_canvas_terebinoona_x_cabelita/
https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/one_room_ta/
https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/circuit_breaker/
There have always been those kinds of bl if you choose to read slop thats on you
These are some of my fav newer ones
https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/diamond_dust_yaoi/
https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/yang_il_woo_and_i/
https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/r2r_run_to_red/
https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/red_string_quests/
https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/sahan/
https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/peace_of_god_mgs/
https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/happy_together_paradise_scans/
I absolutely loved Natsuhi ending and I honestly wish we had gotten more chapters focused on the two of them because their chemistry was amazing.
One of my favorite things about Natsuhi is that he never forced the MC to choose him or pushed for intimacy. Even before his own arc he always respected the MC boundaries and never crossed the line. his feelings were just so genuine and sincere. I also really appreciated how Natsuhi confronted his own homophobia and came to realize that love is simply love and that there nothing wrong with it. I wish his arc had explored more was his internal struggle. Instead of focusing so heavily on his brother i would love to see more of Natsuhi desperately wanting to be with the MC but holding himself back because he wanted to protect him. He knew the MC already had a whole harem to choose from and he didn't want to become another source of pressure. So instead he chose to suppress his own feelings and I found that incredibly endearing.
I also love that he didn't fall for the MC because he resembled his brother. He loved the MC for who he truly was such as his personality, his kindness, and his genuine self. He even saved him when he was about to be assaulted. To me what makes Natsuhi so special is that he was willing to sacrifice his own feelings if it meant the MC could be happy and make his own decision without guilt. And when the MC finally reached out and pulled him closer Natsuhi accepted it. I absolutely adored Natsuhi's arc. His love was so patient, respectful, and selfless, which made him one of the most memorable love interests for me.
i agree! (≧∀≦)
The dislike is a misclick btw