Best Boys Love Manga of 2019

A heated rooftop confession takes place between two men, but not all is as it seems. The good-natured Souta Aoki has had his heart stolen by the angelic smile and kind actions of his female crush, Mio Hashimoto. Unfortunately, he is devastated when she lends him an eraser with another classmate's name—Ida—engraved on top. When Kousuke Ida spots his name on the eraser, he is led to believe that Aoki is the one harboring romantic feelings for him. Aoki is left struggling to clear up the situation alone without revealing Hashimoto's feelings for Ida. Fake and honest pinings mix as misunderstandings abound in this heart-pounding triangle of first loves.

800 years ago, Xie Lian was a pure-blooded and noble Crown Prince, a well-regarded child of Heaven with unlimited potential. But who knew that, after he ascended and became a god with tens of thousands of worshippers, his fate would take such a sharp downhill turn? He was demoted again and again, and fell to rock bottom. 800 years later, Xie Lian ascended again, but this time, without worshippers and without incense. One day, after returning from collecting scraps, he took a mysterious young man home. And this young man was the Ghost King that made others pale in fear whenever discussed—Hua Cheng.

The diligent high school freshman Akira Kagiura and his senior Taiga Hirano have been roommates for half a year. Kagiura used to be anxious about his future dormitory life, but thanks to his energetic senior looking out for him, he has come to feel content and at ease. As he continues to rely on Hirano more and more each day, he develops strong feelings for his selfless friend. In the six months they have left as roommates, Kagiura is determined to put a name to the relationship he cherishes so dearly before it comes to an end.

The world through a cat's perspective is limited to the colors of blue, yellow, black, and white. Due to this condition, the feline Hachi has found life monotonous and remains apathetic at school. In class, his attention always drifts away, but a new transferee may be able to shake up his tranquil world. Being in a student body full of furry animals, the lizard Aoi is someone fresh and interesting to everyone's eyes. He is intelligent, mannerly, and wears ample clothing even in the summer. Despite the new kid on the block, Hachi initially does not waver. However, a chance encounter soon leads Hachi to witness Aoi's secret: his tail emits a wholly different shade—a color Hachi has never seen before. As he observes Aoi's brightly twinkling skin, Hachi stands in awe and desires to see this hidden spectacle once more. The two exchange their personal wishes, and soon Hachi's monotone blue life shifts into a vivid blue.

It has been several years since Mitsuomi Kozuka and Yamato Kumai became a couple. Living blissfully in the countryside, they are seemingly content with their relationship. However, while they can express their feelings for each other through gentle caresses and heartwarming gazes, the two find it difficult to exchange words of love. When Mitsuomi proposes the idea of a partnership—a non-legally binding version of marriage—Yamato is hesitant to take the next step forward. In their attempt to navigate through misunderstanding and worry, the couple ponders how to attain happiness without regret.

A new reign has begun. Wolfgang Goldenleonard, formerly an illegitimate prince, has now become the emperor of his kingdom. In addition, he has obtained both the throne's power and the heart of Shin Soohyuk, the person who shaped him into the man he is today. However, there is still a long way ahead before the entire kingdom grows accustomed to its new monarch. Between uncertainty regarding Wolfgang's authority and the lingering threat of a possible coup, Wolfgang and Shin must keep an eye on the throne to ensure the safety of His Majesty at all costs. Yet soon, their tumultuous relationship may become an obstacle for their plans and Shin's future goals.

"Our grade's top scorer, an unapproachable guy, only opens up to me. That's so friggin' adorable!" Saegusa is utterly bored of his high school life. Along comes Arochi Tooru, a guy with the brightest hair he’s ever seen, who transfers into his class. It's an oddity already, for some guy with outrageous looks and a cold attitude, to transfer into a prep school. So he immediately draws the attention of everyone in his class. What's more, he's apparently a genius who cinches the top spot in their grade on their class exam. One day, Saegusa uses a common point of interest to approach Arochi, and the two start to become closer. But once they become friends, Arochi is actually really oblivious and cute! Saegusa just can't take his eyes off this cutie!

*"Minato-san, I have a sex drive."* When Akira Minato inherits an old, run-down laundromat from his grandfather, he sees it as an opportunity to recover from his grueling corporate job and spend his days in laid-back leisure. But all that changes when a new customer comes knocking—one who's maybe a bit too good-looking. Despite their growing closer, Akira is determined not to let high school hottie Shintaro Katsuki find out he's gay...until a casual slip of the tongue gives away his secret.

Recently transferred to a new school, Sumire meets Toujou, a boy they all call, "The school's solitary Madonna." After stepping between a fight with Toujou and some others, he takes a liking to Sumire and they begin to spend their school days together. Although beautiful on the outside, Toujou is surprisingly brusque. Despite not making any effort to interact with others, he's surprisingly sweet to Sumire, which gets Sumire's heart thumping. One day, after Toujou's injured in a fight, he suddenly kisses Sumire...!

Super serious Asahi Suzumura and laidback, easygoing Mitsuki Sayama might seem like an odd couple, but they made a deal; they'll vacation around the world and when they get back to Japan, they'll get married. As they travel from country to country, the different people, cultures and cuisine they encounter begin to bring them closer together. After all they're not just learning about the world, but about themselves too.

On the first day of summer vacation, Haruto Ogi fell in love with legally blind Shinya Tago. All though they connected immediately, Tago was at first utterly unaware that Ogi had fallen for him. For once, Ogi felt comfortable fully being himself; if his crush can't see him, then he's safe from being judged. A sweet love story about overcoming differences and accepting yourself for who you truly are.

Known as "the little swan" of his ballet studio, Shen has big dreams of leaving the humble farming town he grew up in and shooting to stardom. Though soft-spoken and timid, he meets his match in the stoic, wealthy, and equally as intense Jinyi, who pursues boxing next door. An unlikely pair, they cheer each other on and raise each other up through thick and thin. Determined to achieve their separate ambitions in the midst of their personal troubles, will their deep connection be strong enough to endure the journey and take flight?

Seiichirou Kondou is a 29-year-old accountant and major workaholic. When he's accidentally transported to another world, not only does he demand a job, he starts whipping the lackadaisical Royal Accounting Department into shape! But when he gets in over his head and nearly dies from overwork, the handsome Commander Aresh steps in to save him, and the two develop a unique, physical relationship...as a form of medical treatment?!

One day, high school student Kakeru had met the end of his life in a traffic accident. But he noticed he was reincarnated into a fantasy world. Moreover, it was a village full of shota without women and adults!

Second season of Our Paradise.

Opposite sides of the law flirt with danger—and each other—in a tangled web of political intrigue that is fraught with deception and secrets.

Majima and Sonoki have gone a long, long way from being just classmates from different cliques with a budding, bumbling friendship. Now living separate lives at distant universities, they haven't talked since graduating high school - but for some reason, they can't help but think that something very important is missing. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonoki pours his emotions into a letter he swears will never get read - but what happens when Majima actually gets his hands on it?

*Tedare Monra* follows the daily life of two friends: Toru Hoshino, who works in a small restaurant, and Akira Takagi, a gardener. The two get together for a small bowl of tea or a good dinner every weekend at the “Ming” house.

When the boss of a notorious gang tells you to do something, you do it, and you do it well, even if that something changes from finding his ideal woman to BECOMING his ideal woman. Yasu, Boss Ginji's right- hand man, has only three words to say: You got it... And just like that, Yasu learns how to hypnotize Ginji to view him as Ginji's ideal type: strong, protective, gorgeous. The Boss falls in love at first sight. In his eyes, she (Yasu) is his very definition of perfect... in his eyes...

Ken and Hiko have been close friends since childhood. However, from some time, Ken has a "stupid" love affair with his childhood friend Hiko. I want to stay as a friend, I want to have a special relationship more than a friend … The whereabouts of the love between two people who have friendship, romance, and mixed feelings-!? A slapstick romantic comedy woven by a straight childhood friend!

Monstrous-looking slave Kustar was waiting for his death in his cage when the aloof but beautiful Julius bought him as his bodyguard. As the second of son from a concubine, Julius is embroiled in various feuds with his family and often have to sleep with male "guests." His cold demeanor towards the pure and devoted Kustar slowly changed as he learned to open his tightly closed heart.

To be on my mind, to have my heart throb, and wishing you will turn around. If it’s about the two of us, everything is thrilling. A new romance featuring food and show business! Absolutely satisfying, the best combination!

Cat-rearing college student x hamster-rearing salaryman Despite the fact that his ex-girlfriend left due to him constantly doing overtime at the company, Naoe Yoshihito doesn't think of himself as being enslaved by his company. Between living for his job and providing for his beloved hamster Hanako, one thing that always helps relieve his stress is following the social media account of a cat named Goma. But it turns out that his favourite cat-idol and their owner is much closer than he'd ever imagine...?

"From all appearances, that customer seems to be the type of person who's truly good to the core, and as hard as I tried, I couldn't bring myself to be annoyed at him..." Sachi works at a hostess bar as wait staff and absolutely hates people who most would consider to be "good-natured". He hates one particular male customer above all -- Sasagawa, who is anything but your ordinary "good person." He bumps into Sachi and nearly makes him spill alcohol all over himself. Sasagawa protects Sachi and even goes so far as to try to tip him. Sasagawa's kindness has everyone spellbound. Sachi, however, refuses to be fooled by people like Sasagawa. Why does Sasagawa's kindness give Sachi the sinister urge to screw him over...?