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!
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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Wild Beast Forest House, Volume 2
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The hit Boys Love comic with over 10 million views on Webtoon, available for the first time in print!
"Wild Beast" is the only place in the forest where wild animals can rest under the promise of not hurting each other. When the owner, a wolf called Ragnar, receives the unexpected visit of Yule, a domestic cat, he foresees the boy's going to bring him trouble. But maybe something else too...?
Confessions of a Shy Baker, Volume 4
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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
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 Don't Need a Script for Love
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An actor and a model walk into a gay bar... This sexy boys love romance takes place in the whirlwind world of TV stars and handsome celebrities!
Popular actor Subaru Yuuki meets up-and-coming model Kaiho Kudo at a gay bar, and the two flirt and have a one-night stand. When Subaru’s co-star is injured and forced to step down from the drama they’re shooting, who should arrive to replace him but Kudo!
Despite their recent fling and the obvious chemistry between them, Subaru must resist Kudo's advances because it's his personal policy not to get involved with cast members. Besides, he's not interested in a real relationship; he prefers to keep things no strings attached. Kudo, however, remains undeterred and makes a suggestion: what if, after the show is over, they become lovers?
Katakoi Lamp
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Kazuto Muronoi runs a cute little coffee shop, where many people enjoy doing some work or writing papers for school. Among his coffee shop's regulars is a college student named Jun, who often studies there. It was love at first sight for Kazuto! Will Kazuto be able to find the courage to confess his crush before Jun graduates college and stops frequenting the shop? And to make matters even more complicated... it seems Jun has his sights set on another worker at the café! manga;comic;graphic novel;yaoi;boys love;bl;japanese;gay;lgbt;yaoi manga english;yaoi bl manga;yaoi manga;yoai;yoai manga;yaoi anime manga;anime;boy love;boy love manga;boys love manga;japanese bl;bl japanese;manga books;manga anime;manga bl;manga yaoi;bl manga;manga boys love;manga ebook;manga english;manga kindle;manga lgbt;manga lgbtq;lgbtq;manga love;manga paperback;manga romance;love x love;love love;tokyopop;katakoi lamp;azumi kyohei;kyohei azumi
Glass Syndrome
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Nijou is the perfect student. He’s class president, great at sports, and beloved by all his classmates, especially the girls. But he hides his true feelings; deep down he’s terrified of letting everyone down with anything less than perfection and being rejected. As the most responsible and respected member of the class, he’s asked by their teacher to check in on Toomi, a student who hasn’t been to school in a while.
Toomi sees straight through Nijou’s insecurities and acts belligerent, but he has a secret of his own; in order to pay off his father’s gambling debts, he performs in drag on an adult cam site as “Haruka”. When Nijou accidentally discovers the truth, he struggles with whether he should tell Toomi, or continue to feign ignorance. But at the same time he finds himself developing feelings for Haruka… or is it really Toomi he’s falling in love with?
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World's End Blue Bird, Volume 4
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The final volume of World's End Blue Bird, a fantastical, magical love story about overcoming fate in a painful and impossible world.
Many years after a meteor strikes the Earth, Tokyo remains divided; the rich live in boundless splendor while the poor struggle hopelessly to survive. The new ruler and sorcerer Guang, supported by his beloved knight Ray, swears to unite the conflicted world. However, the new king Guang’s ideals do not align with those of the being that controls even fate itself. Suffering at the hands of a curse, Guang and Ray each come to a realization —a way to overcome not only their own fate, but the fate of the world. Driven by hope, the pair come together in the greatest act of love, putting aside their fears and proving that love truly does conquer all.
My Fluffy Moody Crush
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In a world where humans and demihumans live together side by side...
Kou is a half-werewolf, half-vampire who works at his mom's café. Because of a traumatic incident in childhood, Kou avoids making personal connections with humans for fear his vampiric nature might put them at risk... Until one day, his childhood friend, Itsuki, reappears in his life and — in spite of Kou's protests — becomes his coworker at the café!
Itsuki is determined to rekindle their friendship, but Kou must keep his distance to avoid putting Itsuki in danger... again. So when Itsuki insists that Kou use him to "practice" drinking blood, Kou reluctantly agrees, only to realize his growing feelings for Itsuki— and Itsuki's newfound feelings for Kou— may result in an altogether different kind of craving...
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CWs: explicit sexual content, blood, fantasy racism
The Little Bird Sleeps by the Sea
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This heartfelt, emotional boys love oneshot explores themes of healing from trauma, grief, and family both by blood and by choice. A beautiful tearjerker with immersive, atmospheric art by prolific BL creator Yuu Minaduki.
Left devastated after the tragic death of his parents and sister, Yuuichi Tachibana adopts his seven-year-old nephew, Ayumu. Seeking a new beginning, he chooses to move them to a new house with a view of the ocean, hoping for a peaceful setting where they can concentrate on their healing.
There they meet Ryou Kurebayashi, who owns a neighborhood deli, and become regular customers. As Ryou and Yuuichi grow closer, learning about each other's unfortunately similarly tragic pasts, they begin to support one another — and Ayumu — day by day, building a little family of their own by the sea.
"If there's one thing queer narratives do particularly well, it's found family stories, at least in my experience. Yuu Minaduki's The Little Bird Sleeps By The Sea is an excellent example of the type." — Rebecca Silverman, Anime News Network
Wails of the Bound: Beta, Volume 3
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The heart seeks love, and the body seeks servitude. Although Uto and Suzube still care for each other, they return to being boss and subordinate.
Wails of the Bound: Beta is a spin-off of popular BL title Wails of the Bound.
This book contains explicit sexual content and omegaverse themes. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.
The Margrave's Daughter & the Enemy Prince, Volume 1
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This enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance follows a strong-willed, sword-wielding heroine who takes control of her own destiny.
Anna, daughter of the Margrave of Halmich, is tired of the expectations placed on women in court. She has no interest in marrying a nobleman because society expects it of her. Instead, she works hard on her swordsmanship and dreams of joining her father on the battlefield someday. Unfortunately, fate deals her a heavy blow: when the hostile forces of the Kingdom of Albion invade and take the Halmich heir prisoner, she is given to the enemy prince in exchange for her brother's life.
But even in the face of these tragic circumstances, Anna still has plans of her own:
"I'll infiltrate their ranks as a tribute, and then... I'll defeat the man who killed my father."
My Troublesome Man (Light Novel)
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Even from a young age Hira was an introvert, too nervous to speak up, disappearing into the crowd at his high school. From afar he admires his classmate, Kiyoi, ruling as the king of the class with his handsome looks and his aloof attitude. To him, everyone is equally worthless.
With his low self-esteem, Hira is happy to play his part as Kiyoi's loyal gopher, but even he's surprised when he finds Kiyoi's phone number added to his cellphone. Every glance, every scrap of attention is precious. Could these lonely, suffocating feelings actually be love?
"A story about dealing with one’s differences and what it means to grow in a tough and at times cruel world, the manga "My Beautiful Man" is one that will capture the hearts of those that have ever felt misunderstood or as an outsider. A story about what it could mean to also find a glimmer of hope that could change one’s life yet be as confusing as it is a lesson in understanding oneself. [...] The manga’s tale is a deep study on what it means to find one’s true self-worth and of trying to distance oneself from inner and outer negative thoughts. And, how that is easier said than done. [...] Enhanced by gorgeous illustrations that you can feel as you see them, this is a beautiful addition to anyone’s shelf and one that brings joy and a bright light into issues that at times can be hard to navigate and teach." — Aurora Dominguez, Out SFL
"The angles of bullying and loneliness [...] give My Beautiful Man an empathetic, reflective feel to it. The artwork matches well with the story; its shading and spacing add to the pensive mood, and the attractiveness of the characters is suitable for, well, a manga titled [My] Beautiful Man. My Beautiful Man started out as a light novel series, and TOKYOPOP is releasing the light novels as well as this manga adaptation. In other words, if people enjoy one, they’ll probably enjoy the other. Whether you read one version or both, My Beautiful Man is a sweet, melancholic title for fans of BL books." — Danica Davidson, Otaku USA
Yuri Espoir, Volume 1
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After finding out she is to be forced into an marriage of convenience as soon as she graduates high school, Kokoro sees her life ending before her eyes at her father's wishes. And so in her final year of high school, she decides to indulge in her love of other women, and create an incredible sketchbook of lesbian romance to leave behind as her legacy. As she observes the young women of her town, she learns more about their desires, their struggles, and the unpredictable whims of love.
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
I Wanna Love You, Kiss You, Bite You
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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.