Romance is in the air, and TOKYOPOP’s got just what you’re looking for. With shoujo, josei, girls love, boys love and more, our LOVELOVE line has something for everyone!
Toshimitsu Yamamura lives together happily with his boyfriend of many years, Gonta Tsubakisaka, but in his everyday life Toshimitsu isn't really... "out." After his vehemently progressive employee had the idea to list their real estate business as LGBTQ+ friendly, Toshimitsu has been very anxious about accidentally outing himself, and he often channels his anxiety into baking incredible treats for his carb-conscious boyfriend. With the love of his boyfriend and his love of baking, maybe Toshimitsu will steadily become more comfortable being his authentic self! sexuality;gay;queer;comic;comic strips;transgender;cartoonist;toshimitsu yamamura;genta tsubakisaka;toshimitsu;gonta;toshi;fiction;gay men;lgbtq;homosexuality;interpersonal relations;japan;graphic novels;comics and graphic novels;baking;comic books;strips;baked products;real estate agents;manga;yaoi
Welcome Back, Aureole
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Outgoing and popular Kazu and shy and serious Moto grew up together as childhood best friends. But something changes during junior high, and the familiar, easy rhythm of their friendship begins to break apart as Kazu starts nursing deeper feelings for his oblivious friend. When Kazu's troubled home life and Moto's budding romantic forays create a clash of misunderstandings, secrets, and hurt feelings, will their relationship be able to survive these growing pains?
Welcome Back, Aureole is a bittersweet yet tender exploration of the maturation of young love. Two boys growing up side by side... their stars drift apart and come together again.
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Sirius: Twin Stars
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Dani's bright future as an elite tennis player comes to a sudden stop when, during a match, she has a heart attack. Her newly discovered condition affects not only her health, but also her relationship with her mother, as well as her career.
Wanting to get away from everything, she leaves behind the big city — and all her problems — and goes with her cousin to a little coastal village. There she meets Blanca, a girl full of life and in love with astronomy. Blanca reminds Dani that life can be beautiful, and that she can shine again like stars do.
My Coworker Has a Secret!, Volume 2
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Akari is an average 25-year-old office worker who harbors a secret she hides from her colleagues; she's a huge otaku, to the point that her obsession is ruining her financially! When her lunch is stolen by a pigeon, a kind, attractive stranger offers his homemade bento in its place, and after graciously accepting, Akari tells him the reason she's so destitute. Of course, she assumed she'd never see him again... but he's the newest hire at the company where she works! Will he keep her secret? And will she learn more about this kind-hearted man?
My Coworker Has a Secret!, Volume 1
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Akari is an average 25-year-old office worker who harbors a secret she hides from her colleagues: she's so obsessed with the pretty-boy idol Ren-Ren that it's ruining her financially!
When her lunch is stolen by a pigeon, a kind stranger offers his homemade bento in its place, and after graciously accepting, Akari tells him the reason she's so destitute. It's the first time she's revealed her secret otaku lifestyle to anyone. Of course, she assumes she'll never see this stranger again... until he shows up as the newest employee at her office! Can Akari trust him to keep her tragic and embarrassing secret from their coworkers? graphic novels;comic;relationship;marriage;co-workers;akari;ren-ren;man-woman relationships;romance;comics and graphic novels;comic books;strips;work environment;manga;women clerks;contemporary woman;otaku;popular culture;obsession;workplace romance;employee;secret lifestyle
Still Sick, Volume 1
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Makoto Shimizu is just an ordinary office worker, blending in seamlessly with her colleagues on the job... That is, until her coworker Akane Maekawa discovers her well-hidden secret: in her spare time, she draws and sells girls' love comics!
Akane is the last person Makoto would think of as a nerd, but as the two grow closer, it starts to seem like Akane may have a secret of her own... manga;comic;yuri;anime;lgbtq;graphic novels;relationship;marriage;woman;couple;makoto shimizu;akane maekawa;maekawa;shimizu;makoto;akane;young women;man-woman relationships;romance;women authors;offices;translations into english;japan;comics and graphic novels;cartoonists;comic books;strips;secrecy;women cartoonists;nerd
I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway!, Volume 4
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Fated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending!
Mystia Aren is the daughter of a noble family, and she just started high school. She’s surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancé. Everything seems perfect.
Except that this world is actually a dating sim called Kyun-Love, and Mystia knows she's been reincarnated into the role of the main character's evil rival! Mystia is determined to do everything she can to avoid her fate, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. Especially when all the boys keep falling in love with her!
If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die, Volume 5
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Forthright and impetuous Eripiyo is the number one stan for Maina, a sidelined member of the underground idol group Cham Jam, spending a fortune on CDs, merch, and fan meetings to support her fave. As fan events come and go, Eripiyo remains steadfast in catching a glimpse of Maina at every opportunity — and despite her shy personality, Maina's adoration and gratitude for Eripiyo's support is beginning to bridge the awkward gap between them as idol and fan.
When a lucky break brings an influx of new fans to Cham Jam, the lines begin to blur between Cham Jam's indie status and what it takes for them to break into the national spotlight as the group travels to Tokyo! But newfound popularity brings with it its own set of insecurities and complications. To support an idol group from the very start and see them flourish should be every fan's dream, right? And yet, there's a bittersweet feeling that comes with becoming just one among a multitude of fans...
If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die, Volume 2
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When it comes to idol group ChamJam, Eripiyo is the oldest — and perhaps only — fan of Maina Ichii. Despite Eripiyo's enthusiastic support, Maina is the least popular member of the group, but that doesn't deter Eripiyo, even though she spends so much of her money that she only has a single outfit of her own. But her love for Maina doesn't waver, even though she knows she might never be noticed for it!
The Treasure of the King and the Cat
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One day, a large number of people suddenly disappeared in the royal capital. When young King Castio goes out to investigate this occurrence, he comes across the culprit... but the criminal puts a spell on him! To help him out, the king calls the wizard O'Feuille to his castle, along with Prince Volks and his loyal retainer Nios. Together, they're determined to solve this strange, fluffy mystery full of cats, swords and magic! manga;comic;graphic novel;yaoi;boys love;bl;japanese;gay;lgbt;yoai;anime;love x love;historical fantasy
Alter Ego, Volume 1
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Noel has always been in love with her best friend Elena, but she's never been able to find the courage to confess her feelings. Then, when her friend starts dating a boy, Noel’s world collapses as she sees her chance at love slipping away.
One night, in a moment of desperation, Noel ends up confessing her feelings for Elena to a complete stranger — but as fate would have it, this stranger turns out to be a girl named June, Elena's other best friend... and Noel's rival in love! Worst of all, now June knows Noel's secret. With everything suddenly going wrong, how can Noel ever win the girl of her dreams?
The heart-pounding romantic drama by breakout Spanish artist Ana C. Sánchez! manga;comic;graphic novel;yuri;girls love;gl;lesbian;lgbt;yuri manga english;yuri gl manga;yuri manga;yuri anime manga;anime;girl love;girl love manga;girls love manga;manga books;manga anime;manga gl;manga yuri;gl manga;manga girls love;manga ebook;manga english;manga kindle;manga lgbt;manga lgbtq;lgbtq;manga love;manga paperback;manga romance;love x love;love love;tokyopop;international women of manga;women of manga;intl women of manga;iwom;spanish manga;alter ego;ana c sanchez;ana sanchez
A Tail's Tale, Volume 1
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Nachi Hiyama plays softball, but hates how she never tans like her teammates. Feeling alone and discouraged, she struggles to fit in. That is, until she meets Utsumi, a quiet, shy boy at her school, and discovers his secret; he has a tail!
They might be different, but they can be different together.
"For modern romance manga though, there have been some titles that have been known to break the formula, and “A Tail’s Tale” is one of them." — Asian Movie Pulse
Like Two Peas in a Pod
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It began with a mistake. When Tanaka and Nakata are given each other’s papers back, they come to a horrible realization...
They have almost identical names. And test results. And body types. And taste in fashion. And sports scores. And hobbies. The list goes on, and as annoying as it is, at least they know they always have each other.
And maybe, just maybe, their similarities run even deeper.
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The Prince Is in the Villainess' Way!, Volume 2
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After recovering memories of her past life as Warrior Princess Fiona, Wise Princess Iris made the journey Remulia to save this timeline's young Fiona from her tragic fate. As her tutor, Iris can help the young princess learn important skills, while also getting close to the people around her to scout out any enemies in her midst. The main person in her way, of course, is Prince Alvin, Fiona's flirtatious cousin who led to her downfall in Iris's past life. The more time they spend together, though, the less Iris senses any ill will from Prince Alvin.
When Fiona's thirteenth birthday ball is announced, the prince asks Iris to accompany him as his date. As it's the perfect opportunity to meet the king, Iris says yes... but now everyone will think she's Prince Alvin's fiancée!
If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die, Volume 4
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Despite her shy personality, Maina is finally plucking up the courage to express her heartfelt gratitude and affection for Eripiyo's support — but will Eripiyo fumble the moment, like she has so many times before?
Still, things finally seem to be looking up for Cham Jam as they briefly debut on television and prepare for an upcoming idol festival, their biggest show yet! But the clear gap in their popularity compared to other idol groups brings out complicated feelings among the members of Cham Jam, and their newfound determination to give their best performance is tempered by insecurity and worries about the future. After all their years of hard work and indie idol efforts, their dreams of performing at the Budokan still seem so far away...
I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway!, Volume 3
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Fated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending!
Mystia Aren is desperate to prevent her predicted dead end from the Kyun-Love otome game, but all the game's potential love interests — and even the game's protagonist, Alice! — are making things incredibly difficult for her. Will Mystia be able to get Kyun-Love's main events back on track, or will all the otome game boys continue to fall in love with her?
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