Tamaranai no wa Koi nano ka
A Love Too Captivating

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All titles published in English (print) by Kodansha Comics.
https://kodansha.us/browse/?is=true&s=0&g=3&format=1

This is a list of the Shojo and Josei manga that have received physical releases from Kodansha, even if some of them are Out of Print.

Part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/56768

Notably, I am NOT including any titles which have been physically released by Seven Seas or Yen Press in this list as Kodansha was not the one to give them a physical release.

I will include any titles which were previously published by another publisher that Kodansha has re-released.

I will also NOT include any titles released under Vertical Inc comics, which is under Kodansha. I have separate lists for Yen Press, Seven Seas and Vertical Inc Shojo and Josei releases. (For manga physically released under Vertical, see this list: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/56497)

I'll add some works that i couldn't find here on MAL


The Scent of You by Lee Manse (COMPLETE): An absolute 10 out of 10, i couldn't even guess this was this author's debut from how good this is, the best BL manhwa ever T.T super sweet and every character feels alive. (Available on Manta)

The Hunter's Gonna Lay Low by Baek Sam/Magma & Li Gong(ONGOING): Out of other stories with similar premises this is the best one, but you are going to cry (The Manhwa is on Manta and the novel is on Tapas)(NOW ON MAL)

Robber x Lover by PENGKI(Same author as Merry Marbling) (COMPLETE): This story is ADORABLE, it has comedy and i love the way they communicate, the couple is really cute. (Available on Lezhin)

There Are No Bad Dogs in the World by Tirano Kim(Same author as About Desire) (COMPLETE): A direct spin-off of All about Desire, this one is kinda messy but the way the relationship develops feels super realistic, even the misunderstandings doesn't feel like just an excuse to create the drama but as a natural development of the story. Super funny and cute (Available on Tapas Website)

Spinach Bouquet + Side Story(ADULT EDITION) by TERRA: This is not another teenage drama, is THE teenage drama. It's bitter, it's sweet, it's funny and very lovely (Available on Lenzhin) (NOW ON MAL!)

These bl manga/manhwa are a 10 for me <33

Pt 1 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/66398
In no particular order

The Shojo/Josei magazines these BL manga come from include:

Feel Young, B's Log comic, comic Gene, flowers, petit flower, kurofune zero, comic zero sum, rinka, Judy, Hertz, web spica, kiss, Genzo, office you, comic Itan, zero sum ward, betsuma, betsufure, ichiraci, aria, melody, sho-comi, palcy, comic avarus, asuka, hana to yume, pixiv Sylph, Lala, wings, betsucomi, margaret, and princess

part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/67231

For the purposes of this list, I'm defining "New Gen" as manga published 2020 or later in Japan and specifically I'm highlighting those manga which have had an official English release. I'm only human and haven't read everything out there, and everyone has their own personal taste so keep that in mind if you think certain titles are missing from this list.

Some Honorable Mentions:

- Choking on Love
- Glasses with a chance of delinquent
- My dog is a death god
- The Margrave's Daughter & the Enemy Prince
- Shadows of Kyoto
- Pupposites Attract
- Love, That's an Understatement
- Gazing at the Star Next Door
- Pass the Monster Meat Milady
- Killing Line
- You're My Cutie
- Pink and Habanero
- Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land
- Getting Closer to You
- The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead
- Makeup with Mud
- Snow Angel
- Cat Massage Therapy
- Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim: A Yakuza Heiress Becomes the Top-Ranked Villain's Romantic Target!
- 7th Time Loop
- Embrace your size
- I Picked Up This World's Strategy Guide
- Gogogogo-Go-Ghost!
- Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring
- Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
- The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All
- Firefly Wedding
- Luciole has a dream

HERE IS ALL THE KNOWN BL RELEASES OUT IN PRINT COMING IN 2026:

❗THIS LIST IS NOW FULL. I AM NOW UPDATING NEW LICENSES ON PART 2❗

You can pre-order or buy them when they come out on Barnes & Noble | Amazon | Yiggybean | TOKYOPOP | Crunchyroll Store | Penguion Random House, and more!

not including ones i didnt like or havent finished

These are few of the best BL manhwas, mangas, and manhuas out there. Some are on going and some are completed.
The list would NOT contain any stories with depictions of r*pe, abuse or SA.
This is a very diverse list with many genres ranging from thriller, psychological to slice of life some meant for all readers while some are for the mature audience. My opinions are my own and if you disagree with them well that is your own opinion too :)

CREDIT TO COLLEENS MANGA RECS FOR COMPILING THESE AND THEIR INFO!!!!!!!!!
LINK: https://docs.google.com/document/d/164KDlNfiHbZVyE6ROH8hRp8U-IHvpBc8qBJb0Jlc-FQ/edit?tab=t.0
OG VID (GO LEAVE IT A LIKE): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjPSAEh5Fpo

Not on MAL:
-The Oblivious Girl and the Maidenly Man:
A woman who is scared of men and a timid man who has a secret crush on her. Can he help her get over her fear and win her heart as well?
Rabi
Romcom
Comic Boost
May 26th
-On Their Frontlines: The Lives of Japanese War Brides:
The story of two women trying to get by after the devastation of WW2 and how American imperialism (as well as Japan’s) effects their futures forever
Marina Lisa Komiya
Historical
Torch Web
August 11th

Manga recommendations I rated 8/10 or higher.