Staff Picks

Join Aki and Haru as they tackle one of the most perilous tasks two college roommates can face — feeding themselves! Easygoing Aki has mastered the art of affordable home-cooking to keep his good friend Haru upbeat and motivated throughout the school year. From homemade ramen to fried chicken to plum liqueur, each season offers a whole new menu! Chewing their way through life's ups and downs, the boys and their friends share in the simple joys of food and youth. Take a hearty bite out of this sweet and refreshing slice of life story! 

Super serious Asahi Suzumura and laidback, easygoing Mitsuki Sayama might seem like an odd couple, but they made a deal; they'll vacation around the world and when they get back to Japan, they'll get married.

After making their way through various parts of the world, the two of them have now arrived in the United States and are ready to kick off their cross-country journey! From Griffith Observatory to the Statue of Liberty, prime rib to tasty burgers, Asahi and Mitsuki discover that there are still more questions they've left unasked between them... and more things to love about each other every day.

Night after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea, driving back creatures that surge forth from the waves.  

He is one of the 'kannagi,' white-haired, ageless warriors chosen to protect the people of the island. Although kannagi are destined to live short and lonely lives, Elva has found a devoted companion in Alto, whose touch heals the black stains left by the cursed sea, and who has sworn to free him from his cursed fate.

Consumed by revenge, Mikhail cuts a bloody swathe through the people of the village — but can Elva bring himself to cut down his long-lost friend? In the traumatic aftermath, Alto begins pulling away from his beloved Elva. Dark secrets are brought into the light and their love for one another is reaffirmed as Elva takes matters into his own hands.

A 2025 Chill Chill BL Award winner!

Tsubaki Koton is a monster — a violent delinquent with a chilling past and a terrifying image to match. No other student dares to approach him, not even now he’s transferred to a new high school. His anti-heroic acts of selflessness end only in bloodshed and rumors that spiral out of control. But one night, he’s followed home by a stranger who sets out to change his life for good. This boy, stubborn and hauntingly beautiful, is the pure-hearted Kabuto Yuuki, with his stunning jewel-like eyes that see past Tsubaki’s fearsome charade. But although someone finally sees Tsubaki for who he truly is, Kabuto cannot be seen at all. After all, Kabuto is a ghost.

“This volume was impossibly adorable. There was no way, honestly, to dislike his story about a “monster” with a heart of gold and the ghost who pushes him to interact more with the people around him, who gets a little jealous of him when he does. […] Super cute, go ahead and read it.” — Erica Friedman, Anime News Network

For those who can't get enough of the comically different yet extremely passionate pairing of Sou Kiyoi and Kazunari Hira comes a collection of short stories spanning the length of their relationship leading up to Volume 4 of the My Beautiful Man series. From their first meeting as high school students and leading up to living together as working adults, follow along as fanatical Hira falls in worshipful love with his shining star of a boyfriend, and Kiyoi deals with the fact that he cannot escape how much he loves weirdo Hira in return. "Love isn’t something that can be handled easily.

"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

Shuuko, Eika, Misaki, and Shio are roommates and friends making their way in the busy world of Tokyo, Japan!

Together they’ve been through thick and thin, but between career opportunities, romance, and new adventures, the home they’ve built is about to be upended. Laid-back Shuuko reconnects with a man she’d casually dated, wondering if their companionable relationship is enough to build a life together. Misaki’s new relationship is going well, but what happens when she’s faced with her ex? Career-driven Eika is offered a transfer for an exciting new project — one that would take her away from her friends. And warm-hearted Shio wonders what the future has in store if her best friends and roommates leave her behind.

Join these four roommates as they navigate the biggest question of their late twenties: How can they achieve happiness for themselves?

This girls love workplace rom-com by popular Twitter artist Sal Jiang features two lovestruck coworkers — who each think the other is straight!

Ayaka is passionately, head over heels in love with her work senior, Hiroko. But no matter how hard she tries to catch her eye, the polished, professional Hiroko never seems to get the hint. What’s a girl supposed to do to prove her love to her boss?

Hiroko isn’t out at work — though she’s got a reputation for being a real womanizer in the local lesbian community. But her self-control is tested when her beautiful and busty work subordinate starts getting awfully close to her…

How's a professional supposed to stay cool when she's sure that Ayaka is totally straight?

Hodaka Akizuki, a seventeen-year-old high school student, has finally found a girlfriend. And Chihaya Shishizaki is truly the most beautiful girl at school, too. Just the thought of spending time with her practically has him pinching his cheeks. After all, she actually likes him back! The closer they get, the more his heart flutters. There’s just one slight little problem: Chihaya has a secret—and it isn’t just the secret to stealing his heart.

With just one kiss, Hodaka is no longer Chihaya’s boyfriend, but her brand new… girlfriend?!

The former granddaughter of a yakuza don, Francesca Calvino has been reincarnated into a mafia family — in the fantasy world of the popular dating sim from her past life! All she wants is to leave behind the world of organized crime forever, but staying out of the game’s main story is proving impossible thanks to a brewing mob war and the sinister scheming of the game’s villain — and her fiancé — Leonardo Aldini.

During the Full Moon Party, chaos breaks loose! To save the guests, Francesca will need to team up with the honorable heir of a rival mafia family, Riccardo Ceranova. But if she acts, will she blow her cover, risking the peaceful life she’s been working toward? And was Leonardo the one responsible for the attack?

Or could this manipulative villain be what Francesca’s always dreamed of… a friend?

A quirky and unexpected manga series exploring themes of grief and friendship in a heart-warming, light-hearted fantasy setting with plenty of humor, Merry Witches Life is a story about three women determined to learn magic and be the agents of their own happiness!

Join the Three Widows of Berlebagille in their third volume, full of stories of friendship, magic, and love!
 

Zoe, a witch who lost her beloved husband, has been hard at work learning magic with her best friend Shishka and a scarab beetle named Eliza. Together, the three widows are determined to bring their husbands back to life!

When lighthouse keeper and ghost-medium Clay is attacked by a mysterious shadowy figure, Zoe and her friends set out to the big city to cast a spell of protection on him, guided by their human friend Noe. But the city is a dazzling, overwhelming place for three sheltered women. What family secrets and old wounds will their journey bring to light?