Based on gay manga

Yuta and Kyota are a gay couple living in Japan, where same-sex marriage is not yet legally recognized.

The manga stars the excruciating weight that he carried through his childhood and early adulthood, just like so many closeted people, as they discover that they’re “different”, and the internal homophobia and bargaining that comes with it. Nagata narrates her troubles being closeted and battling with anxiety and insecurity. A realistic look at what young queer people face in Japan, the series by Yuhki Kamatani beautifully depicts what it means to come into your own when dealing with societal pressures both on the micro and grand scale.

There’s heartache but also optimism as Tasuku finds refuge with this new group of individuals.

Set in college, the manga allows for a more mature dynamic to grow between the two as they hover between the spot of friends and something more, their relationship significant regardless of whether it’s platonic or romantic.

The relationship between Taichi and Kohei is thoughtful and heartwarming as we grow to know them both on their own and together.

It explores the dynamic between Sasaki Shuumei and Miyano Yoshikazu as they grow together, bridging the gap between them through Sasaki’s desire to know Miyano better. The two of them have a very sweet relationship, and this manga handles the difficulties of living with a disability very well.

Content warnings: Ableism against deaf/hard of hearing people

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Even when the two of go separate ways after graduation, they keep in touch and care deeply for one another. But there’s a catch—only one player can be champion. The series has already recieved a Japanese live-action adaptation with a Thai one currently airing.

The first is Isabella Yamamoto, a transgender woman who is the mother figure of their group. The first half of the manga thrives on this miscommunication, leading to plenty of angst that any good teen romance has. 

The friendship that blossoms between the two girls reminds me a bit of Nana, with music being at the center of it.

This author knows how to write a cute romance, and I'm just glad that they're using their powers for BL!

Content warnings: None that I can think of. The two of them are close friends who surround themselves with other like-minded people. But they decide to make a deal—after traveling the world together, not only learning about the countries they visit but themselves in the process, they will return home and get married.

Manga, 1 vol, 2020 Me:-Author:7

This is the author's real story about their journey with accepting themselves and finding love. He feels safest wearing his favorite clothes that reflect his true self. Pining on her relentlessly, Ruriko is left stranded when Kyouko falls out of the picture.

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This is truly just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to queer stories in manga. It’s that cute. However, the pair have identified a loophole—Kyota has decided to adopt Yuta, allowing the government to accept their union. However, perhaps one of its most robust features is the character Nao, the aunt of Mitsumi, our protagonist.

Because the writing understands that coming-of-age stories don’t restrict themselves to our adolescent teen years.