Best Boys Love Manga of 2026

Koki is a big, burly high school student who fits in well with the boys. But deep down, he's confused by the topics of conversation and can't honestly talk about his knowledge of plants. One day, a transfer student named Misaki arrives in his class. But for some reason, Koki is the only one who can't see him... A story about living for tomorrow, drawn by up-and-coming artist Itono Kei.

Rishar Friedrich is only the second male lead in a romance story, condemned to watch the woman he loves, Daphne, choose Crown Prince Kailus and die. After 48 failed lives, he makes one desperate attempt to end the cycle by killing Kailus, only for the world to shatter and reset again. If killing him won't save Daphne, Rishar has only one absurd plan left: He'll steal the crown prince for himself! But can Rishar steal the man destined for Daphne and rewrite her tragic fate?

*"I just want to live my life listening to someone's orders and being praised..."* Is that a sinful, unrealistic dream? Yet, that was the sole wish of ordinary high school student Akira Tamanoi. Days without dreams or motivation... One day, as punishment for being late, Akira is assigned to help the student council and meets the intelligent and beautiful student council president, Makoto Miyauchi. And then, something unexpected happens. Miyauchi constantly asks Akira for favors. *"Please... thank you!" "You can't do it? You did well!"* Without understanding the meaning of the comfort given to him by Miyauchi, Akira becomes completely engrossed in this suddenly realized dream... *There he was, my wonderful master.*

Kujo, whose dormant vampire blood has awakened by an inherited genetic mutation, lives his life keeping others at a distance, afraid his true identity will be discovered. One day, an out-of-season transfer student, Kyo Oogami, appears. Although it should be their first meeting, Kujo is unsettled by the way Oogami watches him—like a predator stalking its prey. That same day after school, when the two of them unexpectedly end up alone together, Oogami reveals that he is a werewolf…?

*My boyfriend is unbelievably beautiful. He is kind to everyone. A serious, top-tier student... but there’s a cute side of him only I get to see.* Kanemori is the school’s flawless “prince” handsome, elegant, and perfect at everything he does. But in front of his boyfriend, Shikano… he turns into a total sweetheart?! *Note: Originally self-published on Twitter, was then licensed by Kadokawa for commercial release.*

Mizutani, a high school boy who can see non-human beings, meets "Tokiwa-kun" after saving him from a supernatural phenomenon. Tall, a little gloomy, lonely, clumsy...and honest, Tokiwa-kun makes Mizutani increasingly interested in him. But one afternoon after school, in a classroom trapped by something... *"It's okay not to be scared, will you kiss me?"* Tokiwa-kun suddenly changes...!?

“My heart just can’t forget you.” Renji, an aspiring novelist, nearly collapses from anemia and is saved by Hakuto, a medical student. Even though it should be their first time meeting, there’s a strange sense that their hearts already know each other. As their connection deepens, their encounter begins to awaken the lingering feelings of someone from the past whose paths once crossed with theirs…

“The real me is far from being perfect.” Kyouhei Sumi, a 27-year-old PR specialist for the women’s accessory brand LUA, is admired by colleagues for his charm and professionalism—earning him the nickname of the "perfect man." However, Sumi actually suffers from extreme stage fright and has been relying on medication to cope with his daily responsibilities. His only comfort is his cheerful junior, Emi Yasaka, who supports and looks up to him. Sumi thought he could continue hiding “the real him” from others until one day he was asked to be the chief of a new project at the company. Will this opportunity ruin all Sumi’s effort in building his image of a perfect man?

*Note: Originally self-published on Twitter and Pixiv under the title "One Night kara Hajimaru BL (ワンナイトから始まるBL)", was then licensed by Kadokawa for serialization.*