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On the card. Mangas that are based on magical/mysterious shops.

Need some shojo mystery don't worry this local edgelord gotcha like i got a pokemon from its now godforsakenly cancerous state lol.

Manga that's similar to xxxHolic

Common shared aspects:
- Episodic mystery solving
- Introspection of the immortal and non-human
- Ghost, yokai, ayakashi, magic shop
- Art nouveau, ukiyo-e, gothic art styles
- Master and servant / Protagonists with an age gap
- Two guys with homoerotic tension on adventures
- Aesthetically pleasing clothes, food and props
+ Cute mascots


Also not including but relevant: Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle and xxxHolic Rei aka sister series and sequel respectively.

Editora Newpop is a Brazilian publisher founded in 2007 by Junior Fonseca and is known for launching more differentiated content. Currently, it is unquestionably the publisher that works with the largest number of genres, being practically the only one that continuously releases yaoi, yuri, hentai, light novel, gekigá, 4-koma, classics, manhwas, webtoons and Brazilian works series.

A Editora Newpop é uma editora brasileira fundada em 2007 por Junior Fonseca e é conhecida por lançar um conteúdo mais diferenciado. Atualmente é inquestionavelmente a editora que trabalha com a maior quantidade de gêneros, sendo praticamente a única que lança continuamente séries yaoi, yuri, hentai, light novel, gekigá, 4-koma, clássicos, manhwas, webtoons e obras brasileiras.

(Wikipedia, edited)

Some works that I couldn't put on the list because they are hentai: Cos-Kano

Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/33390
Part 3: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/33391
Part 4: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/33497
Part 5: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/63845

Gothic type mangas

LGBTQ+ characters in seinen, josei, or just mature manga

This series of interest stacks is a list of mangas & light novels that have been or are being licensed and published in Argentina. This DOES NOT include imported physicals originally released in other territories, only manga licensed for the Argentine market. Novels, Manhwa and Manhua are included, however, manga-style non-asian releases are not mentioned here. Any manga missing on MAL will be noted in each stack's description, or in particular entries related to them.

The manga are in alphabetical order according to the title they were published under in Argentina, and not according to their original title. Each modified title is noted under each manga. Most of these can be bought online, although there are discontinued manga which can no longer be found unless bought second-hand.

These interest stacks will be updated (semi-)regularly and should always be considered to be incomplete. Please, message me if there's any entry missing, and/or if any info is wrong or missing. Due to MAL's 50-items limit on interest stacks, the entire list spans multiple stacks, some of which are continuations of the same letter.

Manga not on MAL:
- Toy Story (Editorial Vertice)

All the stacks:
#: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/58271
A: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42144
B: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42676
B (Cont.): https://myanimelist.net/stacks/58160
C: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42280
D: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42710
E: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42711
F: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42712
G: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42311
H: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42713
I: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42714
J: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42716
K: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42321
L: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42765
M: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42766
N: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42347
O: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42877
P, Q: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42796
R: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42797
S: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42387
S (Cont.): https://myanimelist.net/stacks/58170
T: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42452
T (Cont.): https://myanimelist.net/stacks/58224
U: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/43034
V: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42800
W: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42801
X, Y, Z: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42802

NOTE: Due to the increasing number of manga and publishers in Argentina, updating these lists with consistency and accuracy has become too time-consuming. As a result of this, these stacks will be only partially updated, if at all. DM me or drop a comment in my profile with any information so that I can update the stacks at your request.

Last update: 05.10.25

A list of Romance/Fantasy Manhwas WITHOUT themes such as Isekai, Reincarnation, or Time Travel.

A new list (in the works) to track all BL that have plot themes and story settings that have an equal or greater value to the romantic BL plotline.

What does this mean? It means the romantic plot does not outshine or overpower the rest of the story, while not becoming a sub-plot. We like romance, but does it HAVE to be the entire story?

Sex is not always present, I'll try to note when it is.

This list will be hard for me to fill. Personal challenge?
I'll update this frequently as I do with my other lists. Should you have feedback, reach out to me!

Started Jan 18, 2025,
Lizymarie


Tags: (BL, shounen-ai, yaoi, plot, story, danmei)

Manhwas with unique plotlines that have me HOOKED

Not listed on MAL:
• Memoirs of a Witch
• Melt bless you
• In the doghouse
• The Bondservant
• I made a deal with the devil
• His duchess is a ghost
• A savage proposal
• Bring the Love

Art Nouveau first emerged in the late 19th century, thriving as a reaction to industrialization and mass production that is why artists and designers sought to return to craftsmanship, emphasizing organic forms, nature-inspired motifs, and decorative details. This movement celebrated individuality and artistry, rejecting the rigidity of industrial design.

Art Nouveau was not confined to a single medium—it flourished in architecture, graphic design, illustration, and even furniture. This universality made it a global phenomenon, captivating audiences with its elegance and intricate detailing.

Grab a cup of coffee and curl up by the window as it rains outside….

Manga that feature, reference, or draw inspiration from Tarot Cards.

Uncategorized Manga:
Denki Soukou Raijin (publishing)
Descendant of Tarot (not in MyAnimeList's database)
Eko Eko Azarak (publishing)
Fairy Tail (publishing)
Guimi Zhi Zhu (publishing)
How to Tame the Merciless Villain (not in MyAnimeList's database)
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 3: Stardust Crusaders (publishing)
Love-full Chu (not in MyAnimeList's database)
Loveless Labyrinth (forcibly unadded due to hentai tag)
Love Live! Comic Anthology μ's Sweet Memories (publishing)
Maou Reijou no Shikousha - Isekai Shitsuji wa Ouse no Mama ni (not in MyAnimeList's database)
Megami Ibunroku: Persona (publishing)
One Piece (publishing)
Sanguriaru - Ou e no Rashinban (not in MyAnimeList's database)
Shin Unmei no Tarot (not in MyAnimeList's database)
Shokei Tarot (not in MyAnimeList's database)
[Short Stories About Insignificant Tops] The More I Look at Him, the More I Want to See Him (not in MyAnimeList's database)
Silent Möbius (publishing)
Tarot x Hunt (not in MyAnimeList's database)
Tian Shi Min Meng (not in MyAnimeList's database)
Unmei no Tarot (not in MyAnimeList's database)
Usagi no Love Card (not in MyAnimeList's database)
Wonder Love wa Mayonaka ni (not in MyAnimeList's database)
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (publishing)

Horror with a side of romance

GL version: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/69484

Straight Version: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/69489

(Part 1 of this stack here: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/70610)

In the early-to-late 2000s, a few prominent English manga publishers also took on localizing Korean manwha, most notably Yen Press and TokyoPop. This was, of course, long before webtoons took the West by storm, so these were all originally print manhwa, and thus were also localized in English only in print* (with the exception of a select few that were re-published digitally in subsequent years.)

A downside to this is that almost all of these titles are not only out-of-print in both languages, but a big chunk of them virtually cannot be found anywhere on the internet, both in terms of scanlations, or for purchase (in print). And even if they are, they're usually incomplete or low quality. Just something to keep in mind if you wish to seek out any of these titles.

I was surprised that there wasn't a stack for this already, and because I own a very small few of these titles myself, I took it upon myself to make a somewhat definitive list for my own satisfaction, and also to help anyone else looking for something similar.

Mangas/Manhwas serving that premium gothic literature meal

Or as close to gothic horror as manga can get