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Manga that can get an Adaptation or a Sequel that haven't got announced yet.

PLS!! I could die happy if Oshi no Ko is getting an Anime adaptation.

Update:
Yay. It's official.


These extra manga has reasons:

*Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta is a Takagi killer and will take over.
*Act-Age could've adapted by now but the Author f**ked it up.
*Ao no Flag is interesting, but I see the reason why they haven't done anything yet.
*Masamune-kun no Revenge is getting the Final Half. Thank God.
*Takopii no Genzai is too dark.

[Im done updating]

If you've had enough life and love experience to have a decent understanding of how things actually work (and how they don't), you realize that the way manga and anime typically portray romance is lacking, to say the least. And also generally horrible, if I'm being honest. But some are clearly written by people who know what's up—and you should check them out.

This is a list of printed works featuring characters who:
* exhibit authentic romantic chemistry with each other;
* have charisma and/or sex appeal and aren't afraid to use it;
* are able to hold mutually engaging conversations on different subjects;
* have three-dimensional personalities that are interesting and relatable outside the context of their relationships;
* go above and beyond the stale tropes in their relationship;
* otherwise behave like people tend to in non-imaginary relationships.

Includes well-written same-sex/LGBTI romance that complies with the principles above.

Includes stories that explore toxic/unhealthy relationships and relationships that don't end well but are still true to the real-world experience.

Includes stories that aren't completely focused on romance but have it as one of the core elements of the storytelling and character progression.

More entries will be added in the future. Existing entries are subject to revision.

This list constitutes my personal views and stances. Feel free to shoot me suggestions via DMs but make sure you have a convincing argument if it's not something that's already on my main manga/anime list. I don't promise it'll end up here but I will consider all suggestions.

This list is printed-works-only because many of these don't have an anime equivalent and I don't want to multiply effort. Entries that have anime adaptations may be experienced better as such (I have noted it in the descriptions where applicable).

Honorable anime-only and anime-original mentions: Mind Game, Furiko, Steins;Gate.

Does not include works as Re:Zero, for example, where Subaru was a hikikomori but didn't had any issues when talking with ppl after isekaied.

Mob-like characters are also welcome to the list if they have difficult in friendships or dating relationships.

By now i don't know how to ability any direct contribution for the list, so dm me if you have any work you wanna add

(from romcom to drama romance there is everthing)

Genre of romance with a loner mc as protagonist or male lead. Anti-social/introvert. Those last two words are there for the search.


Pt 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/39760

Pt 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/39921

Pt 4: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/66822


Ones from other mediums not listed on myanimelist (visual novels) that fit the genre stack are listed here:

Amaekata wa Kanojo Nari ni

Ren'ai, Karichaimashita

Hamidashi Creative

Hiyoko Strike!

Tsugihagi Make Peace! -Pretending x Friendship-

Hatsuyuki Sakura

Niizuma Kapriccho!

9-nine

Hinekuremono no Gakuen Seishun Monogatari ~Ore to Kanojo no Reversible~

AstralAir no Shiroki Towa

Tashika ni Kimi wa Koko ni Ita -You Were Certainly Here-

HM:
- Kino no Tabi
- Twelve Kingdoms
- Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou desu yo?
- Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
- Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu
- Kumo desu ga, Nani ka?

Stack for romance series from the male lead’s perspective.

Man(ga,hwa,hua), novel, and light novels referenced in this video: https://youtu.be/B7gAdVqeQpw?si=qJDIucffHquv5UNg

Some of the highest-acclaimed light novels and novels-plus a few of my personal favorites-cover all kinds of genres and storytelling styles. They're known for their creative plots, godly characters, and super immersive worlds. This list has a mix of critically acclaimed picks and fan favorites, so there’s a little something for everyone who loves astonishing stories.

Not on MAL:
The Beginning After The End

Romance (or manga/manhwa where romance is a big aspect of it where the main couple or even the secondary couple argue a lot. I’m not gonna lie, the typical, diabetic romance make me cringe too much and I end up not enjoying them a lot of the time. The ones where they bicker with each other feel more relatable and are, in general, a fun read.

These are Light novels/Novels that I've found to have audiobooks with them. I will also show who they are narrated by and possible release dates for further volumes if shown.
They will mainly be searched through BookWalker and Audible, along with the release date calendars on Yen Press and Seven Seas Entertainment.

I will combine any novels if they have a sequel or side story with them.

Sorted by Members and is updated once a month (in-case a novel is delayed or something)

Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/61641
Part 3: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/72881