What is this genre all about? Yaoi refers to stories that portray homosexual (male/male) sex. It is not to be confused with the Shounen Ai category under Romance, which only portrays boy/boy relationships, but generally not anything pornographic. This is real male/male porn. The female version is Yuri.
We present you the list of Yaoi manga you should read right now.
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Top 16 Yaoi manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
- 16. Love is an Illusion!
- 15. Hunter-neun Joyonghi Salgo Sipda
- 14. Keullaudeu
- 13. Low Tide in Twilight
- 12. When a Yakuza Falls in Love
- 11. Hae Tteuneun Jip
- 10. Mad Dog
- 9. A Man of Virtue
- 8. Honey Bear
- 7. Au Nuo
- 6. Kyojinzoku no Hanayome
- 5. Ppuri Eomneun Namu
- 4. Usagi no Mori
- 3. bihaindeu seukaendeul
- 2. Projection
- 1. BL Motel
16. Love is an Illusion!
Hye-sung spent his entire life believing he was an Alpha, the jackpot of the genetic lottery. But his world is flipped upside down when he finds out he isn’t an Alpha, but a lowly Omega. This revelation is pushed to its limits when when he constantly crosses paths with Dojin, an Alpha who can’t stand Omegas. Take a step into the omegaverse and find out what it is that makes their pulses race and their bodies go wild.
Love is an Illusion! has finished publishing and it has 99 Chapters. It is also Known as: 恋は幻想！, Love is an Illusion!
15. Hunter-neun Joyonghi Salgo Sipda
11 years ago, chaos broke out when a massive rift appeared. In a time of despair, the ‘System’ appeared before a few people, and Cha Eui-Jae, a human, awakened as ‘Hunter J,’ becoming a hero to the world. One day, as Eui-Jae is on another mission, he and his team enter a dangerous rift in the West Sea. In the intense battle that follows, Eui-Jae loses 44 of his comrades but somehow succeeds in sealing the rift. When he regains consciousness, he finds himself alone, 8 years in the future.
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'Hunter J' is now considered dead. Feeling a void in a world so peaceful that it makes his past sacrifices seem almost pointless, Eui-Jae decides to live a quiet, low-profile life. However, fate has other plans for him. Of all places, the hangover soup restaurant where he works part-time is a favourite spot for hunters. Of all things, the magic stone he put up for sale to make some cash turns out to be an S-rank item. And of all people, the person who finds out he’s an awakened one is none other than the top-ranked hunter, Lee Sa-Yeong.
“That’s strange.”
“......”
“Have we met somewhere before?”
Eui-Jae, who wants to live an ordinary life but can’t, and Sa-Yeong, who becomes obsessed with him and proposes a suspicious deal.
‘Can I really live a quiet life?’
The Hunter Wants to Live Quietly is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 헌조살, Heonjosal, The Hunter's Gonna Lay Low
14. Keullaudeu
Skylar has a secret hobby - taking photos of his crush, Chan-il. But when Cirrus stumbles upon Skylar's cloud storage with its impressive collection of Chan-il's photos, things escalate pretty quickly. At first confident his secret is safe with Cirrus, Skylar continuously finds himself in compromising situations, making him question Cirrus' true motives.
Source: Lezhin
Lost in the Cloud is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Keullaudeu
13. Low Tide in Twilight
Kim Euihyun has decided he doesn’t want to live. He feels nothing anymore. He has no future to look forward to. Now, he’s looking into the abyss, holding in his arms the only thing that was keeping him alive. It’ll all be over soon. But someone grabs him from the water’s edge, and pulls him from the darkness. Euihyun, whose sole possession is a mountain of debt, has been rescued by Taeju. Now Taeju has offered Euihyun money, a house, and a job to help him out of his mess. But what will Taeju, who is intoxicated by Euihyun’s smell, ask for in return? Could Taeju be the person that finally brings Euihyun out of his eternal twilight…?
Low Tide in Twilight is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Night by the Sea, Waterside Night
12. When a Yakuza Falls in Love
Minjun came to Japan to study, dreaming of a great gay life. As soon as he was ready to die after being swindled by his ex-boyfriend for six months, a group of black Mercedes-Benz surrounded Minjun. Out of nowhere a little boy named Toma came out of one of the cars and ran towards Minjun calling him “Mama!”. Minjun, who was taken to the Yakuza den because of a Toma that didn’t want to let go of him, decides to die after being crushed once by the cruel and deadly Daiki.
When a Yakuza Falls in Love is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: When a Yakuza Falls in Love
11. Hae Tteuneun Jip
Sung Ho’s not the kind you’d typically expect to settle down in the countryside. He’s in his late 20s, ex-military, and…a single father with a year-old baby his ex-girlfriend pawned off on him. Jobless and without any prospects but a house, Sung Ho hopes the peaceful Nuldongmae village will make a good new home for him and his daughter. Rumor has it that the head of the village, despite his young age, is a real jerk… But he won’t have to deal with that, will he? But on the very day he moves in, Sung Ho clashes with a tall, good-looking guy who’s got quite the temper and accuses Sung Ho of stealing from his store. This new guy really gets on his nerves, but he does seem to know a lot about the village… Sung Ho’s always been a bit of a lone ranger wherever he goes, so will he be able to let someone else in his life for sunny days up ahead?
Our Sunny Days is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Cuando el sol se asoma, Das Haus der aufgehenden Sonne, Là où le soleil brille, When the sun rises, เมื่อวันฟ้าใส, 日昇之屋, 陽が昇る家〜田舎で出会った俺たち〜
10. Mad Dog
Ha-Min is obsessed with the idea of an "ordinary" daily life, what with a history of being a gangster. One day, when Ha-Min was kidnapped by hostile forces, his father assigns Se-Hyeok next to him. But Se-Hyeok stands out too much. Se-Hyeok's intense scandal begins in Ha-Min's daily life, who just wants to be ordinary.
Mad Dog is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Mad Dog
9. A Man of Virtue
What’s it like spending your whole life coming in second place? Ask Nam Jinwoo, he’s been living in the shadow of his rival, Ma Sangtae, his whole life. From high school to college, and now in the office. But passion is strange, it can start as envy or hate and turn into something… erotic. Now Jinwoo’s head is filled with the dirtiest and most erotic thoughts, none of which are in his control. More than anything, he wants them to stop. But the only way to stop them might just be the last thing he wants to do…
A Man of Virtue has finished publishing and it has 131 Chapters. It is also Known as: Mideog-ui Salam
8. Honey Bear
Mun Geon-woo is a 21-year-old tall and broad-shouldered man, but he lacks sex experience. He is only interested in exercising. One day, Yoo Ha-jin, the owner of a bakery that smells of butter, crosses paths with Geon-woo. The pure-hearted Geon-woo is smitten by Ha-jin’s charming personality.
Honey Bear is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 허니 베어
7. Au Nuo
An Nuo is known to have no superpowers, but in truth his power is to read minds. He wished to escape the research facility, but the top evolver, Jing Ye, hinders his plan. In a world where superpowers reign supreme, will An Nuo survive with the help of Jing Ye?
The Promise has finished publishing and it has 41 Chapters. It is also Known as: A Secure Promise, Annuo, The Promise (Heaney)
6. Kyojinzoku no Hanayome
One day, a male high school student Koichi (180 cm) is summoned to another world when he was masturbating. It is a country of giants, where a species much larger than him live. The first prince of the country, Kaius (250 cm), looks at Koichi enthusiastically and makes a proposal of marriage to him, "I want you to be my bride and give birth to my child."
The Titan's Bride is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 巨人族の花嫁, Kyojin-zoku no hanayome
5. Ppuri Eomneun Namu
After the sudden suicide of his mother, Kwon Hee-seo has lived his life searching for answers. Taken in by an abusive foster family, he is left asking himself the same questions over and over again: What was the inciting incident that caused his mother to take her life? Who was the mysterious man that saved his? And could he be the same esoteric benefactor that has been shrouded in secrecy, supporting Hee-seo from behind the scenes? Unmoored like a tree without roots and desperate for answers, Hee-seo sets his family’s home ablaze in hopes of drawing the man out from the shadows. But this reckless attempt for a semblance of clarity in his life may lead Hee-seo to more than he bargained for… Can a tree without roots grow to reach the sun? Or is it destined to wither away in the absence of light?
A Tree Without Roots is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Rootless Tree, Sin Raíces, Árbol Sin Raíces, 无根树, 根無しの木
4. Usagi no Mori
Shunta and Tamaki are childhood friends with a year of difference, but Shunta feels something different towards his friend, an impure, not correct, dirty feeling. As this feeling grows stronger, will the relationship between the two friends also change ...?
Usagi no Mori is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 兎の森, Usagi no Mori
3. bihaindeu seukaendeul
Chan’s always been the one to blend in, unlike his friend Dowoon the celebrity. From the States, Dowoon’s always gotten attention wherever he goes for his height and his looks. It’s really no surprise Chan fell for him at first sight… but he’s been keeping his feelings a secret since high school. But then one day, just like that, Dowoon asks Chan to be his boyfriend. Bewildered, Chan tries to laugh it off as a joke but he can’t seem to stop thinking about it. Then on the very same day, Chan comes across an article saying Dowoon is romantically involved with some other woman. Was Dowoon being serious about what he said, or was he simply playing a mean prank? Just what could his mixed signals mean? What’s going on behind the scandal?
Behind the Scandal has finished publishing and it has 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: Behind the Scenes Scandal
2. Projection
Cheon Seju, had no choice but to join an organization to avenge his dead sister. After losing all hope in life, he meets a boy who reminds him of his sister and offers him a small act of kindness.
If I had known that my light heart would become so heavy, I wouldn't have brought you with me.
"I told you, you'll always come first......."
His gaze usually fierce gaze was different today.
Cheon Seju's gaze was gentle, sweet and persistent.
"So take responsibility".
Cheon Seju was my first everything. He was the first person to ever reach out a hand to me, and gaze upon me. Sejin only accepted the man's hand because he offered it first and he only ever gazed upon him because he gazed upon him first. And that is how he fell in love with this sweet and affectionate man.
Sejin realized that he no longer wanted to be separated from Cheon Seju.
Where ever he goes, I'll go.
"You are all I have left now......."
Projection is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Projection
1. BL Motel
Some parents give their kids an inheritance. Some give their kids a car. Jinwon's parents gave him... a motel. And not even a great one. Rundown and in need of massive repairs, the Ballantine Motel used to be a golden goose. But, of course, a drunk driver running his car through the entrance tends to change things.
So when Jinwon takes over, he makes some upgrades and additions. And while "Ballantine" is a nice name, it's a bit long. So, of course, he makes the obvious choice and shortens it. The BL Motel is the neighborhood's newest addition. Of course, now all Jinwon needs is some new help and maybe find out why so many gay couples have started visiting. Then again, when life give you lemons, you lean in and stock the vending machines with lube.
BL Motel is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: BL Motel
