The Ultimate BL Manga Guide Top-Rated Titles and Recommendations to Enjoy

Last Updated: March 19, 2025 (PST) Published Date: November 13, 2024 (PST)
BL (boys' love) manga has captivated readers with its heartfelt storytelling, diverse characters, and profound emotional connections. Whether you're a newcomer eager to explore the genre or a dedicated fan looking for your next favorite series, this guide is here to help. We've curated a list of best and popluar BL manga titles and editor recommendations that showcase the finest the genre has to offer. Dive into these engaging stories that celebrate love in its many forms, and discover why these good BL manga continue to resonate with readers around the world.
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Top 10 Best BL Manga to Read
The BL (Boys' Love) genre always delivers outstanding new titles that captivate with heartfelt storytelling and diverse characters. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to BL, this list highlights the top 10 must-read manga of the moment, offering the best in romance and emotional depth. Dive into these compelling stories and discover why BL manga continues to enchant readers.
My Personal Weatherman
This is a BL between the handsome weatherman, Segasaki and the stubborn manga artist, Yoh.
Segasaki's always charming on TV, but in real life he's the total opposite. His dynamic with Yoh, who's made a deal to do everything Segasaki says, is so adorable♡ Yoh is cute, but his personality is a little gloomy. They both don't know how to communicate and often misunderstand each other. But the way the egotistical Segasaki treasures Yoh no matter what, plus the way he shows hints of his possessiveness and dotes on him is the best! Nothing beats the jealousy and doting love of a devoted top. You won't regret reading this!
Sating the Wolf
This story's about the cute, baby-faced Henri, who's a jack-of-all-trades and Noah, a handsome, buff, brown-skinned Omega wolf who's been cast out of his village.
The art is cute and overflowing with sexiness and eroticism! It's just the best. Noah is always doing his best despite his harsh situation, and Henri is still so kind, even though he has trauma from the other wolves. You'll be rooting for their love to prevail. I also love that the small, cute one is the top in this couple! I know a lot of people will enjoy that fresh take on things ♡
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I Didn't Ask You to Make Love to Me! The Man I'm Obsessed With is a Male Porn Star
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Fanboy Summoning Shafted by an Otherworldly Beast
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Your Virginity is Mine ~My Childhood Friend is Bullying Me Sexually~
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Even a Dad Still Wants It...
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You Who Wants to Love
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Forced into heat by his scent!
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Delinquent Omega Belongs to the Beast King!
Top-Rated BL Manga: Why Are These Titles So Popular?
In this section, we will introduce 10 popular and highly-rated BL titles among MangaPlaza's users and explore the reasons behind their immense popularity.
*Number of reviews since 2/13
My "Toy" is Connected to My Best Friend
Cute /spicy
Short completed story that's cute but also has spicy scenes. Mature content. About $10 for the whole story. Would recommend the read.
Juicy Opening!
I love it when a manga hooks you right from the word go. Especially when there's some mutual pining involved from the start. The fact that the premise is about a magic toy is honestly just a bonus. Definitely can't wait to read the rest.
Toys and feelings
Toys are ment to be usefull when you have no alternative. But when you hit the real deal... it's beyond any imagination.
And when the person you truly love is right there, next, touching you, the fantasy is done.
Love it, thank you!
Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami
Loooove office relationships!
This is a great romantic and sexual manga. It has a thrill to it. I'm so excited to see more of this manga! A lot of intense emotion with unexpected turns. It's not only a sexy turn on book, but it has a emotional connection with BL. It's great! 5 stars!
Amazing
They're both Great guys, the comunication is very good, the sex scenes steamy and the story overall is really cute! Can't wait for the next update
Pretty much perfect
I need to know what happens next! Am now fully invested in this story 😅 good character development, realistic emotions, hot scenes, and the plot's not overly predictable either! Very curious to see how this one progresses from the last installment...
I'll Train You Sexually and Love You -Dom/Sub Universe-
One of the best I've ever read.
This BL right here is top notch.
The art? Stunning at all times. Character design is unmatched. Even the supporting characters are designed well.
The spicyness? Beautiful, crisp, and sooooooo passionate.
The writing? It's smooth~ The pace is perfect. Definitely done by people who know their way around storytelling.
Just... Read it. If you've found yourself here, you won't regret this.
I could really just go on.
One of the Best
In the dom/sub-verse I've read! Can't wait to see how it ends. The couple is cute and sexy and while the plot is simple the art/"play" makes it worth it.
So amazing and wholesome
I loved all of it. It also revealed some likes I didn't know about. Thanks so much for sharing your story!
Hands Off My Sub
Love it
Forever wishing there was more. 💙 love the story, the drawing, and the plot. All of this was a wonderful work of art. The Dom/sub dynamic was perfect. I'm so glad to see someone understand how these dynamics are supposed to work. I've read this one so many times. I really. Hope to see either more of these characters or more from this particular writer. 💙
Must read
I loved this and I don't usually go for this type but, WOW IT WAS GREAT!!! Give it a chance even if it isn't your cup of tea bc you won't be disappointed!!
Somehow wholesome!
Really cute even though it is Dom/Sub-verse LOL! The sub is very shy and sweet. Both the MC and ML have things in their past they're working with, while also navigating the world's expectations around their dynamic. They balance each other really well. A benefit of this verse, too, is that there is a built in safeguard for consent that I definitely like more than some other BL. Would rec!
Kabukicho Bad Trip
a must-read!!
I absolutely love this story. the art is top tier, and I'm obsessed with this couple. it's a kinky story with a fun cast of characters. (^^)d
Best manga on this site
The main characters are absolutely adorable and they actually communicate very effectively. The BDSM aspects paired with the main characters make this the perfect sweet and spicy read.
Love this one
I really love this one. I'm not usually into s&m things but this kind is a soft one. I love them so cute and kind.
The Seduction of the Deep Sleeper
Rewarding in every way
Don't let this one pass you by. The Seduction of the Deep Sleeper is one of the best reads of the year and cemented itself as a top favourite forever. Our couple, Kaoru and Toma, get off to a touchy start; and it's all the more tender and emotional to watch as they bond over their circumstances and move from initially helping each other to supporting one another whole-heartedly.
The way they hold one another will make you shiver. Bear hugs and squeezing, chest to chest pressure. They are all over each other, devoted and in love. I can't do it justice with my own words, it is a treasure. Read it read it read it, you'll fall in love.
One of the better yaoi's ive had in a while.
It was warmth hearted and not toxic at all, i love that it brings warmth and love in all directions. Like between them and grandparents and family connection, its probably every gay wish come true (ps im a girl so the ending brings me to tears)
Can't begin to explain...
I can't even begin to explain just how much I loved all 18 chapters! The illustration and story line where perfect. There were times where my heart ached and times where I laughed. The couple was amazing but my favorite character was the grandfather. He was an amazing pillar of support for his family. Will definitely be rereading this!
I Love my Best Friend
Spicy and super cute
I rarely love every chapter i read but this one is by far one of my favorites. Each capture keeps you hooked and the emotions are believable. I always see stories on this site go for 20+ chapters and still after re-reading this every week I wish it was that long lol
Yeasssssss
This is it. This. BL and se*xy story line. I love to top character. Hot first off..:: but both are so cute. I'm in love and I neeed more
tearjerker for me
i love the MMCs in this one - the shy one and the goof. i can't wait for more, and to see what happens next!
Editor's Choices: Best BL Manga of All Time
Discover the timeless classics and standout titles that have defined the BL (Boys' Love) genre. Our editors have curated a list of the 10 best BL manga of all time, featuring unforgettable stories and characters that continue to resonate with readers. Whether you're new to BL or a seasoned fan, these editor's choices are must-reads that showcase the very best the genre has to offer.
The Kyogoku Family
Rom-com genius Keiko Kinoshita brings us a story of the fake marriage between an actor's son and a minister's secretary!
Seishiro Kyogoku bumps into his old high school classmate, Takeru Kyogoku, at the worst possible time: while looking after Leo, who is the illegitimate son of his father, the Minister of Justice. Wanting to keep his family's secret safe, Seishiro makes a deal and reluctantly lets Takeru stay with him. But one day, a tabloid catches Takeru playfully kissing Seishiro...
The politician's son, caught in a scandal?! Here I am thinking things were going to spiral out of control, but guess what Seishiro's father does? He tells him to marry Takeru, so that way it can help him get his same-sex marriage bill passed! Leave it to Kinoshita to come up with such a great twist!
So we have the pure-hearted Seishiro, who was determined to marry for love despite coming from a political family, and the cheery Takeru, who learned from his actor parents how to hide himself behind a charming smile. They share a secret but know nothing about each other. How will this fake marriage turn out? What's the truth? What's a lie? Can something true come out of this false love? Get ready to be swept away by the words and expressions of the Kyogoku men in this fun read!
Married to the Dragon God
Tsuwabuki is a lion-dog serving the wolf family. Because of his hybrid status, he is seen as nothing but a hindrance by both the family and the other servants until one day, Tsuwabuki's half-sister Ginsen forces him to marry the Dragon God, Shuro.
Tsuwabuki's willpower is really something else! Seeing how he keeps his head up despite his difficult circumstances, you can't help but cheer him on. Even though life is tough for him, he never forgets to give the gods thanks. Shuro has been watching Tsuwabuki all this time, and now it's his turn to pamper him! This is the perfect title to see a character get smothered in love!! Tsuwabuki is a bit shy due to his lack of self-confidence, but Shuro is the perfect husband; he has Tsuwabuki melting from his sweet words and constant doting. And hey, what can I say... Tsuwabuki's tail during the sex scenes is hella erotic! Tsuwabuki getting turned on from his tail getting touched is so cute. The intense love scenes are super steamy, so you gotta check them out♪ Plus, this title is also full of adorable childhood flashback scenes and an exciting hot spring trip that'll heal your soul.
Breathless Momentum
Flautist Yukiji Yano and sax player Jun Shizuki both have a strange kink: they get turned on from performing. After their woodwind ensemble performance one day, Jun went to the bathroom, unable to cool down from all that hot and steamy sax playing. That's when Yukiji stepped in and took Jun to a love hotel, and they've been friends with benefits ever since! These two pretty much suck when it comes to love, but they end up developing feelings that go beyond fwb...
Yukiji has been dumped multiple times for being too nice. Jun has a cold outlook on love: he thinks if you have to suffer from the expectations of your lover, then it's better to not have a lover at all. They have negative views on love for different reasons, but they are both caught in each other's webs, and don't even realize it! We can't get enough of these poor guys! The scene where Jun sees Yukiji with a girl and starts to realize his own feelings for him is absolute peak!! Chef's kiss♡
This slow burn fwb to lovers will have you swooning nonstop!
I'm In Love With Toraji
A manga about a fashionable hairdresser and his assistant?! Get me an appointment for that salon now! This title is filled with scenes of a younger guy who won't give up on winning over his bewildered older colleague.
Toraji works at a hair salon. His most recent worry is that his handsome and dexterous younger colleague, Yoichi, has taken a liking to him. Toraji didn't take him seriously at first, but that didn't stop him! With a dejected look on his face, Yoichi grips Toraji's hand and asks how he can get him to fall in love with him. Even my heart couldn't help but skip a beat after seeing this guy pull the “notice me senpai" card with such sweet puppy dog eyes♪
Yoichi constantly tells Toraji that he loves him, talks about how adorable he is, and sneaks kisses while he's sleeping… It makes me wanna cheer him on for his positive outlook as he expresses his feelings. Seeing Toraji, who wonders why Yoichi thinks he's cute, blush and succumb to Yoichi's advances is on another level of precious♪
This one will make you squee like you did back in high school, so happy reading!
Rui (the top) is a player who only thinks about hitting on girls, and Shion (the bottom) is too straightforward and has no sense of self-preservation. Then one day, Shion is turned into a woman by a mysterious drug...?!
It's not only sexy, but has plenty of comedy and funny moments that'll have you hooked! I love how Rui loves Shion no matter what body they're in♡ Not to mention, Shion's words and actions always come out of left field and they always catch me by surprise, lol.
The plot is fast-paced, but it's an easy and light-hearted read. Be sure to give it a look♪