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!
When Omega Akihiro and Alpha Reiya are pushed into an engagement arranged by their parents, they’re doubtful they can ever be happy together. But as they get to know each other, their reluctance shifts into… something else. Their passion verges on obsession: Every moment apart is spent yearning to be together again, affecting their ability to concentrate on the rest of their studies and relationships. As their feelings grow, they will have to push past the fears and expectations they have for each other (and themselves) to discover a love they never thought possible.
Eternal Covenant, Volume 1
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“I wonder what awful sin I committed in my past life… to be punished like this now…"
After being abandoned by his parents, Ian Gloucester is taken in by a powerful church member named Cardinal Brixton who raises him to rise amongst the ranks to become a decorated knight of the Knights Templar. But Ian is hiding a big secret—one that the cardinal intends to keep hidden: Ian is "cursed," meaning he can harness his internal energy and turn it into raw power. As Ian struggles to keep his secret hidden, he encounters a mysterious noble named Jack who helps him control his magic. In the process of working together, he uncovers corruption in his beloved city of Derwin… as well as new feelings for Jack.
This high-action fantasy romance is the first volume in the series that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the quest for self-acceptance.
Dear Demon King
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An island of gemstones and magical beasts floats in the sky... On this island lives a kind and powerful demon king, Kougyoku.
Some forty years ago, Kougyoku used his magic to restore a stillborn griffin egg to life, and that griffin became his dearest companion, Topaz. In the years that followed, Topaz found that his love for Kougyoku had grown into something deeper than that of a beast's love for his king... and unbeknownst to him, Kougyoku had begun to feel the same.
Now, as Kougyoku struggles to summon the magic needed to restore his island, he is torn between his love for Topaz and his duty as king. And as his beloved finds himself faced with an impossible decision, Topaz is left with no choice but to decide their fates for him, even should it break his king's heart...!
Content Warnings: explicit sexual content, fantasy age gap, mild fantasy violence
Fox and Puppy
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A sweet & spicy spinoff of Star and Hedgehog, featuring Harukiyo's big brother, Akihiko!
Laid-back novelist Akihiko and his earnest new editor, Aiichirō (a.k.a. Ai-chan), are faced with an unexpected dynamic shift when Ai-chan walks in on Akihiko in bed with a man— and bursts into tears.
Ai-chan confesses his feelings for Akihiko, but since Akihiko has no interest in anything serious, the best he can offer Ai-chan is a steamy, semi-professional friendship with decidedly unprofessional benefits.
In spite of Akihiko's efforts to keep things casual, Ai-chan slowly begins to unearth the details of Akihiko's mud-caked romantic past, doggedly pawing his way to the wounded heart of the elusive fox he fell in love with...
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CWs: explicit sexual content
Real-Time Fever
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Shy college student Shizuka moonlights as "Shiro" online, anonymously broadcasting erotic content to his followers. Of all his followers, "Kuro" is by far his favorite: a dark-haired hottie who's always first to leave a comment. One night, while fantasizing about Kuro, a fateful misdial leads Shizuka to accidentally masturbate to an audience of one.
"Kuro" then reveals himself to be Kurosaki, Shizuka's classmate and Mr. Popular! Thinking he's being blackmailed, Shizuka agrees to be Kurosaki's project partner, but Kurosaki has an agenda of his own in mind...
Now that Kurosaki knows Shiro's identity, just how far will Shizuka go to make sure his secret account stays secret...?
Content warnings: explicit sexual content, dubious consent
Never Let Go, Volume 3
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“‘Family’ should be a place where you and I can feel at ease.”
Finally settled under one roof, the gentle-hearted Alpha Haruto and his Omega mate Miyabi are living a sweet and peaceful life side by side. Haruto, smitten with his live-in lover, contemplates their future together, and one word comes to mind: marriage. However, the once-wounded Miyabi—who was abandoned by his family—wonders if that’s the right way to go. Perhaps it’s time to finally put Miyabi’s fears to rest so they can build the happy family they both deserve…
The Love We Share
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In the aftermath of a tragedy, Takumi Machi is left to raise two-year-old Kokoa by himself. While struggling to make ends meet and staggering through the unfamiliar landscape of parenting, Machi collapses in the street... Only to be rescued by an old schoolmate, Ikuto Mihiro.
The good-natured Mihiro offers to house Machi and Kokoa until they get back on their feet, but Machi is skeptical of his motives. What sort of person would go to such lengths without expecting something in return...?
In spite of his doubts, with Mihiro by his side, Machi works to build a life for himself and Kokoa, untangling past trauma and learning what it really means to be family...
Fated NOT to Meet, Volume 1
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Izumi, the sales ace with excellent grades, good looks and great communication skills, has someone he absolutely cannot lose to.
His name is Sendo, the most unlikable man who took the top spot from Izumi.
Izumi was the top salesman and fan favorite amongst the girls in the office... that is, until Sendo came along.
When a friend recruits him to be a plant for a gay dating app, Izumi agrees, so long as he never has to meet anyone in person. But when he makes a connection with "Kei", the temptation to meet his new friend becomes irresistible. After all, even if they meet, it's not like they actually have to start dating... right?!
Well, turns out "Kei" is none other than Izumi's rival, Sendo! Moreover, what Sendo has in mind for Izumi isn't exactly "dating," and the intense pleasure that awaits them both might just be worth defying fate.
Star and Hedgehog
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Outgoing college student Ikumi heads home for the summer, where he meets Harukiyo, a shy gardener with a soft spot for house plants.
Despite seeming totally resistant to Ikumi's charms, Harukiyo eventually admits his attraction to Ikumi, and Ikumi is surprised to discover he feels the same way about Harukyo! At summer's end, the pair embark on their first long-distance relationship...
Once reunited, Ikumi and Harukiyo stumble together through the early stages of their newfound romance, tripping over the stark differences in their personalities. Can a blossoming love between a shining star and a prickly hedgehog go the distance?
Eternal Covenant, Volume 2
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Ian had resolved to live a life of quiet anonymity, until an unexpected encounter with a mystifying noble turned his life upside down…
Corruption in Derwin is worse than originally thought as Ian and Jack uncover a human-trafficking ring spreading from Dewin to Jack's land of Archaia. Determined to help uncover the corruption but still serve Cardinal Brixton, Ian continues to play a double agent as he works for the Knights Templar by day and Jack's spy at night. His struggle to maintain his dual identities hits a wall when the Knights Templar invade a hoax charity event that Ian and Jack are undercover at in order to catch the perpetrators. Ian must now decide if he will help the Knights Templar or his new friend who he has begun to develop a deep and powerful connection with.
The second volume in this high-stakes series continues Ian's personal journey of self-discovery while finding his rightful place in a world filled with magic, corruption, and moral dilemmas. Ian Gloucester has always believed he was cursed to live as a destructive monster. He carried out his days in faithful servitude to the savior who plucked him from the depths of hell, Cardinal Brixton. But, one day, a mysterious man named Soleite Winkler tells him that this power is actually... magic. As a result, Ian begins to question everything he's ever known. The two reluctantly form an alliance to expose the corruption that lies within the Kingdom. Despite his loyalty to the strict and religious Cardinal, Ian is drawn to Sol and slowly begins to fall for him.
The Stranger in the Hoarding House
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After a traumatic incident at work, Kamakura locked himself away and let the trash pile up around him, resigned to his fate as a hikikomori... That is, until the day Katsuyoshi climbed in through his balcony.
At their landlord's behest, Katsuyoshi offers to help Kamakura clean his apartment, insisting that Kamakura stay with him in the meantime. Kamakura reluctantly agrees, wondering why Katsuyoshi would offer to help out a complete stranger. Turns out, Katsuyoshi has his own reasons— and his own trauma— to work through.
As they tidy together, the pair open up to each other and slowly begin to heal in this sweet slice-of-life romance about moving forward, one trash bag at a time...
Touched by Twilight, Volume 1
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“If I don't forgive you... Who else can?”
Shen Feng, the youngest of the Shen family, once vowed to surpass his childhood mentor and first love, the powerful and graceful Xiao Xing.
But when a deadly feud erupts between their families, their bond is torn apart by betrayal and bloodshed. Ordered to destroy the Xiao family, Shen Feng defies fate and spares Xiao Xing—knowing it means losing him forever.
Fifty years later, after his father’s assassination, Shen Feng returns home... only to come face to face with the man he thought he'd lost for good. As past and present collide, can love survive the shadows of loss and regret...?
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CWs: mild fantasy violence
Eternal Covenant, Volume 3
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“I wonder what awful sin I committed in my past life… to be punished like this now…"
After being abandoned by his parents, Ian Gloucester is taken in by a powerful church member named Cardinal Brixton who raises him to rise amongst the ranks to become a decorated knight of the Knights Templar. But Ian is hiding a big secret—one that the cardinal intends to keep hidden: Ian is "cursed," meaning he can harness his internal energy and turn it into raw power. As Ian struggles to keep his secret hidden, he encounters a mysterious noble named Jack who helps him control his magic. In the process of working together, he uncovers corruption in his beloved city of Derwin… as well as new feelings for Jack.
This high-action fantasy romance is the third volume in the series that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the quest for self-acceptance.
Stan By Me
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A quirky 18+ Boys Love manga about two very different boys with a shared love for the same popular idol somehow fall in love themselves.
They are hardcore fans of the same idol group, and have the same deep love for their favorite idol!! Kotobuki, a manicurist, agrees to meet up with Kazusa, a fellow fan who he met on social media for the first time at a live concert. However, the man who appeared in front of them had a super intimidating face and looked like a yakuza!?
We're Not Cut Out to Be Lovers, Volume 2
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Introducing the noisy neighbor of your nightmares: a Youtuber.
It's been six months since broody auto-mechanic Kumazawa moved in next door to Koichi, a streamer who claims to be an expert on love. After one too many loud recordings, Kumazawa finally snaps and shows up at Koichi's door... only to shut him up with a passionate kiss!
Kumazawa has no interest in pursuing a straight guy, but Koichi stops by night after night and won't leave until he's "satisfied." Coming off the heels of a traumatic breakup in which his partner cheated, Kumazawa is convinced he and Koichi won't work out, but Koichi is determined to persuade him otherwise. Can a physical relationship between two people who are totally NOT "meant to be" turn into something real...?
EX-Rank Lover
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A receptionist falls for the ambitious salesman at her office, who just so happens to be her high school flame!