futekiya March 2020 New BL Manga Releases!

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futekiya March 2020 BL Manga Releases: Publishers

Ghost of After School by Nayuta Nago

Scaredy-cat Shinji Takasaki gets forced to take a picture in the science room after school as part of a punishment game, where he comes across the self-proclaimed ghost Sagara. Sagara, who tells Shinji he’s “interested” in him, says he’ll curse him if he doesn’t come back to visit the science room. The more time they spend together, the less Shinji feels like he was forced to be there… But ghosts like Sagara have to move on eventually, so how long can they keep this up?

Like a Sugar by Nayuta Nago

One day, Yoshimura bumps into Shima, the terrifying third-year with scary eyes and even scarier rumors surrounding him. Thinking that Shima’s angry, Yoshimura begs for mercy, not knowing that Shima’s just…a sweet tooth? Hobby baker Yoshimura ends up sharing homemade sweets with Shima every day, realizing the famed bad boy isn’t that bad at all. All is well until one day when Yoshimura’s teaching Shima how to bake, he somehow accidentally sneaks in a kiss…? A sweet high school love story between a puppy-like boy and his scarily frank underclassman!

I Didn’t Mean to Fall in Love by Minta Suzumaru

Yoshino is gay, thirty, and definitely not flirty – he’s never even dated anyone. He seems to have accepted the fact that he’ll die alone, until one night, in a gay bar for the first time in his life, he meets young, charming silver-haired Rou and grabs some drinks with him. Yoshino is drawn to Rou’s mysterious charm and they spend the night together talking…one thing leads to another and suddenly that’s not the only thing they’re doing tonight…? A sloppy, happy love story between a handsome college student playing the game of love the easy way, and a working adult who has yet to know what love is.

Link and Ring by Yuruco Tsuyuki

“If I ever get brave enough to say I like you from the top of my lungs–”

Bessho coincidentally meets Makita in a university lecture they share, finding out that they both like cute things. While Bessho hides his preferences like a dirty little secret, Makita makes no excuses for who he is and what he likes. Despite the twists and turns they encounter along the way, the pair of lovers deal with their possessive and jealous urges on their slow journey to answering the age-old question: what is the best way to fall in love?

The Pure☆Knight’s Shining Journey: The Road Home by Seika

In this sequel to The Pure☆Knight’sShining Journey, we see what happens after the elf Elcielas and the knight Gael successfully save the king. After getting to know Elcielas better, Gael realizes what he now feels for the elf, and makes a decision that will change the relationship between them forever. What will be the end of the fantasy adventure between a transcendently beautiful elf and his pure-hearted virgin knight?

This volume also includes a destined love story between a handsome knight and a blind elf.

Here and There and Us (New Edition) by Thanat

One day, Majima, one of everyone’s favorite person in class, gets to see a surprising side to Sonoki, the class introvert. Since then, Majima can’t help but notice Sonoki and call out to him for no reason, hoping for any kind of reaction… When Sonoki turns red and gets all shy like that, how can Majima not fall in love with him? But when it’s time to go up a grade, they’re not in the same class anymore…

Katsutoshi by Poteto Ueno

By the time Katsutoshi realized he was in love, it ended as quickly as it began. Having been hurt so badly with his first few romantic experiences in life, he vowed never to get serious with anyone ever again. He’s made this very clear, especially to this old fart keep showing up wherever he goes! So why does it feel like fate is bringing them together?

My Dear Pillow by Kazusa Naruse

Tsuya comes to Tokyo to hire popular music producer Chihiro Kuno to write some songs for his group of small-town pop stars back home, but he certainly didn’t expect to be pushed down on the bed and mistaken for a male escort the moment he meets the guy. As his luck continues to worsen, Tsuya loses his wallet and is forced to stay with Chihiro for a week until his schedule calms down enough to go back with him to the countryside to write the songs they need. When they finally arrive, Kuno realizes they’ve got a lot of work to do if they want to whip that singing group into shape.

Man on the Other Side by Poteto Ueno

Sano, who can’t seem to connect with anyone at all – not his family, not his coworkers – turns to SNS instead. One day, he decides to finally meet up with one of his mutual followers, “S.” His Internet friend turns out to be Narumi, a handsome young actor whose popularity recently shot through the roof! Although Narumi’s behavior seems to hint at something bubbling beneath the surface, Sano can’t shake off the feeling that he’s probably being toyed around with… An emotional, heart-piercing BL between a handsome actor and a salaryman who doesn’t do communication.

Perfect Pink by Hasami Sahara

Designer Tohru finds himself drawn to Yurihara, the new part-timer at a gardening shop near his workplace. Tohru decides to shoot his shot because Yurihara reminds him of his ideal partner, a younger guy he once used to date, but all his attempts at flirting are met with Yurihara’s bluntness and frank rejection. It looks like there’s no hope left for Tohru…until he bumps into Yurihara dead drunk on the sidewalk!

Touch You Tenderly by Akira Sasayama

Sawada can’t take his eyes off of Tsuji, a quiet classmate who seems to have been closing himself off to everyone. One day, Sawada bumps into Tsuji and touches the cut on his finger, but Tsuji…moans?? It turns out the reason why Tsuji’s been isolating himself because he’s hyper-sensitive to other people’s touches, so Sawada comes up with a plan: get Tsuji used to touching others, by touching him! With careful after-school practice, Tsuji gets used to touching Sawada’s fingers, hands, arms… but how about his heart?

Wanna Try Dating Inoue? by Fujitobi

Sawada can’t take his eyes off of Tsuji, a quiet classmate who seems to have been closing himself off to everyone. One day, Sawada bumps into Tsuji and touches the cut on his finger, but Tsuji…moans?? It turns out the reason why Tsuji’s been isolating himself because he’s hyper-sensitive to other people’s touches, so Sawada comes up with a plan: get Tsuji used to touching others, by touching him! With careful after-school practice, Tsuji gets used to touching Sawada’s fingers, hands, arms… but how about his heart?

Born to Love You by Dento Hayane

One day, high school teacher Yoshitake finds a 60’s era paper left in the school’s old building. Written there are the names Yosuke Haruoki, writer of a short story, and Mikumo Sakagami, the short story’s main character. Through an array of strange coincidences, Yoshitake and his colleague, Yahiro, begin to have the strangest hunch: that Haruoki and Sakagami were their past lives.

HELLO by Miu Kouda

Due to a particular incident, second-year high school student Izumi transferred schools and took his first year twice. He’s not interested in getting along and making new friends, but his classmate Riku won him over, and they become each other’s best friend… So now that Izumi had fallen in love with Riku, he chooses to hide his feelings to protect their friendship. But what happens when Izumi’s former schoolmates out him in front of Riku?

more than red by Miu Kouda

Flirty, handsome high school student Daiki has one defining trait: his self-professed sister complex. In Daiki’s eyes, his beloved big sister Futaba will always be number one and deserves nothing but the very best – so who is this Kamiya guy, and why is he hanging around with her!? Thinking that no way in hell is his sis hooking up with this gloomy dude on his watch, Daiki sneaks into her college and confronts Kamiya.

It turns out that Kamiya isn’t Futaba’s boyfriend, but one thing leads to another, and he becomes Daiki’s friend. The more they hang out, the closer they get until Daiki realizes his heart skips a beat whenever Kamiya flushes red.

Love Awakening x Syndrome by Tomato Machida

College student Sano, who is curious about love but has never felt it, decides to go to associate professor Kigami, who’s famous for doling love advice out to his students. When he’s mistaken for a part-time assistant, however, Sano gets roped into cleaning the Archaeology department’s room for Kigami instead. Impressed by his work, Kigami gives him advice in exchange for his trouble and suggests Sano be his teacher’s assistant for real. But would his advice still successfully snag Sano a girlfriend, even though Kigami’s only ever liked guys?

My Little Doggy by echo

Since he was a kid, animal groomer Mamoru has been able to see animals’ souls in human form. They haven’t ever spoken back, though… until now! One of Mamoru’s favorite customers is a tiny chihuahua called “Chappy,” who Mamoru sees as a large, perpetually annoyed young man. When his owner gets hospitalized, Mamoru sneaks Chappy into his apartment – only for the tiny dog to turn into a big dude and confess that he’s a werewolf!

Seitokai: When a Student Council Member Rehabilitating a Bad Boy Somehow Turns Into A Romantic Comedy by Mitsu Hashimoto

Hananomiya’s student council president Taisei Mizuki has his hands full with rehabilitating Sosuke Hakaze, the school’s number one problem child. As Hakaze’s acts grow worse, Mizuki can’t take it and blurts out, “how can we get you back to how you were before!?” In response, Hakaze says he’ll show Mizuki how…by kissing him (!) and even jerking him off (!!) Can Mizuki, pure in both mind and body, even stand a chance of enduring the naughty chain of “rehabilitation activities” they’ve just started?

My Boss a Yapping, Mean-Spirited Fox Spirit by Nao Yurino and Hinako Niwatori

Ibuki, a child of a fox spirit and a human, is despised by his fox spirit relatives due to his parentage. However, Ibuki’s own fox spirit abilities awaken at the age of 13 upon the death of his father, giving him close to godlike powers. To escape those who want to use his powers for devious purposes, Ibuki seals his powers away and hides in plain sight as the personal assistant of Tadatsugu, the next head of the Kuki family, the strongest of all fox spirit families. Despite Tadatsugu’s extremely intimate body touches, Ibuki works hard to be good at his job. But what happens when a god of death from Ibuki’s family tracks him down? How much longer can Ibuki run from those who want his power?

Officer Newlywed by Mato Miduki and Mio

Ibuki, a child of a fox spirit and a human, is despised by his fox spirit relatives due to his parentage. However, Ibuki’s own fox spirit abilities awaken at the age of 13 upon the death of his father, giving him close to godlike powers. To escape those who want to use his powers for devious purposes, Ibuki seals his powers away and hides in plain sight as the personal assistant of Tadatsugu, the next head of the Kuki family, the strongest of all fox spirit families. Despite Tadatsugu’s extremely intimate body touches, Ibuki works hard to be good at his job. But what happens when a god of death from Ibuki’s family tracks him down? How much longer can Ibuki run from those who want his power?

futekiya March 2020 BL Manga Releases: Independent

Don’t Cry Little Squirrel by Ayu Yamane

Sasa takes a part-time job at a local diner, only to be excitedly bombarded by one of the other staff – Kaede, a guy he met in summer camp when they were kids. Sasa remembers nothing about their first (and only!) encounter. But, Kaede never forgot.

Does their time at summer camp have to do with Kaede turning down cute girls so he could make passes at Sasa?

This one-shot is a fluffy slice-of-life comedy showing just how long first love can wait.

Greetings, Smiles and Sparkles by Nacolat

High school student Kuno works part-time as a wedding photographer to capture the precious memories of people in love. Kuno doesn’t expect he’ll run into a precious memory of his own while on the job.

Shimaginu, Kuno’s juniors, asks Kuno for help to look more friendly and approachable. Kuno, all too willing to help, suggests that Shimaginu practice smiling every time they greet each other. In between each “good morning” and “good job today,” is there space for something like “I love you” to bloom?

Across the Apple Orchard by Ayu Yamane

In a prestigious boarding school, the wealthy Yoshino group’s young master struggles to find his place. Estranged from the student body and judged at every turn, his only friend is in Maki, a young man who works for the school. But when someone sets their sights on their budding friendship, is there still a way for them to stay together?

Baramutsu!! by mec

Mutsumi shows up to ruin Hara’s ideal fishing trip day and tops it off by destroying his brand new $1,000 fishing reel. Hara then sets out an elaborate plot to pretend to be fishing buddies with the guy, develop a deep friendship, and then get the ultimate revenge… by catching the oilfish! This “fatty tuna” has so much oil that the human body can’t digest it all and disposes of the excess oil through one’s butt. This slippery fish is going to help make it so that Mutsumi never shows his face around a fishing pole ever again!

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