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 14 Yaoi manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 14. Myeongseongi Ttareuneun Yeonae
- 13. Hunter-neun Joyonghi Salgo Sipda
- 12. Hae Tteuneun Jip
- 11. Pal-Jae
- 10. Nangman Muksirok
- 9. Merry Marbling
- 8. Wanbyeokan Daechepum
- 7. Cherry Blossoms After Winter
- 6. Eighteen's Bed
- 5. My Purrfect Boss!
- 4. Je Type Anindeyo?
- 3. Lucky Paradise
- 2. Yongou x Keibi
- 1. Dinghai Fusheng Lu
14. Myeongseongi Ttareuneun Yeonae
Born to inherit a hotel empire, Woo Myeong-seong was raised like a "perfect creation" by his controlling father.
To the outside world, he has it all: brains, looks, wealth. But behind closed doors, he’s slowly burning out from a lifetime of pressure and expectation.
One day, while listlessly going about his routine, he runs into Do Jeonsu, a high school classmate now working as a chicken delivery guy.
Cheerful, awkward, and hopelessly inexperienced in love, Jeonsu is everything Myeong-seong isn’t.
On a whim, Myeong-seong offers to teach Jeonsu the art of dating, but the lessons begin to blur as curiosity turns to something deeper.
"Kiss me... I taught you last time. Let's see if you remember."
Love is in the Heir is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: A Well Known Love Affair, A Well-Known Love Affair, Love with Fame, 名声による恋愛〜キスしたことあるか？〜, 攸關名聲的戀愛
13. 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
12. 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〜
11. Pal-Jae
It's more than just coincidence. Young Pal-Jae drifts to the isle at world's end to be taken in by Mun-Ryeong, a hermit with a mysterious past. But when Pal-Jae begins to waste away in the sun-bathed climate, Mun-Ryeong takes his little companion on a journey to the cold north that uncovers their forgotten past encounter.
Paljae, Child of Winter is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Paljae, Paljae: el hijo del invierno
10. Nangman Muksirok
For his entire life, Chae Jeong-Hyeon has lived as nothing more than a shadow, an art restorer forced into the role of hidden ghost painter for his father, the celebrated Painter Chae. When the old master dies suddenly, Jeong-Hyeon’s long-nurtured desire for revenge dies with him, leaving only despair and the urge to abandon everything. But on the edge of surrender, a stranger appears: Yeom Tae-Hwa, a man caught between mortal and divine.
Tae-Hwa offers Jeong-Hyeon a bargain. Restore what has been lost and share his roof, and in return, he will grant Jeong-Hyeon the honor stolen by his father. Reluctantly, Jeong-Hyeon agrees, clinging to the fragile hope Tae-Hwa extends. Yet as the days pass, cold obligation begins to blur into fascination. Living side by side, Jeong-Hyeon is drawn closer to Tae-Hwa’s enigma… and to the haunting secret hidden within his 200-year-old silence.
Love Me, Revive Me is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 浪漫啟示錄, วิวรณ์รักต้องสาป, Romantische Offenbarungen, Apocalipsis romántico
9. Merry Marbling
Ian is seemingly the perfect student – kind, trustworthy, and handsome to boot, he became known as “the Angel of Christmas” thanks to an innocent act of kindness from when he was a child. So when Yugun returns to school after an extended sick leave, no one is surprised when Ian is there to help him get through the day. Thanks to Ian’s cherubic persona, Yugun thinks he can trust him - that is, until he overhears a conversation between the boy and his mother that reveals it was all a plan to maintain Ian’s image. Incensed at the betrayal, Yugun confronts Ian and threatens to reveal his true colors to everyone. However, Ian’s unexpected response confuses Yugun even more: “Go ahead. But whatever happens after is not my responsibility.” After all, who could hate the supposed “Angel of Christmas?” Will the two remain like oil and water? Or will they learn to blend together to create something more beautiful than either of them could have ever imagined?
Merry Marbling is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 云石般的我们
8. Wanbyeokan Daechepum
My sister is perfect — so much so that she's been chosen as the hero of another world called Rowold. While she's off saving this new world, she's been replaced by Moomyung, an aloof Rowoldian. He's not the most convincing substitute, so I'm helping him out. But I'm learning from him too.
The Perfect Replacement has finished publishing and it has 48 Chapters. It is also Known as: 完美的替代品, Something's Perfect Replacement, Something Perfect Replacement, Perfect Replacement
7. Cherry Blossoms After Winter
From living under the same roof to then being classmates?!
Ever since his parents passed away, Haebom has been living in Taesung’s house. And now, being a 12th grader, he enters the same class as Taesung, which makes the whole situation way more awkward. Living together 24/7, Taesung and Haebom's relationship is bound to change.
Note: Chapter count includes 19 epilogue and 10 bonus chapters
Cherry Blossoms After Winter has finished publishing and it has 156 Chapters. It is also Known as: 冬すぎて桜, 冬天之后的樱花, 冬日後的櫻花, Gyeoul Ji-na Beo-kkoch
6. Eighteen's Bed
Go Yohan, you really are a terrible bastard.” “I can’t help it. Bullying is more fun than being bullied.” Unlike his outer appearance of a kind model student, Kang Jun was filled to the brim with an inferiority complex. As he advances into his second year, he became close with Go Yohan who was in the same class as him. “I’ll treat you especially different.” At some point, as if it were natural, Go Yohan was located at the summit of the pyramid inside the school. He, who ignored and suppressed others naturally, showed interest in Kang Jun. Kang Jun, who was subtly ignored by his friends for being weak, did not dislike Go Yohan’s interest, but… Eighteen, the period where one’s pride took the lead and held fear for crossing the line. Kang Jun had to make a choice in order to survive. A very wise choice.
Eighteen's Bed is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Eighteen's Bed
5. My Purrfect Boss!
Sunwoo is thrilled to be starting his new job! Full of energy and enthusiasm, he’s eager to please Manager Kang. The problem is, he keeps making dumb mistakes and getting in trouble. Things come to a head one night after work when he pours soju all over his boss. Typical! But hang on… Why is Manager Kang blushing like that? And what are those cat ears sprouting from his head?! After discovering his boss’ secret, it isn’t long before Sunwoo has him purring with pleasure…
My Purrfect Boss! has finished publishing and it has 38 Chapters. It is also Known as: My Purrfect Boss!
4. Je Type Anindeyo?
"You're here to meet Joogeon-ah, right? …I'm Joogeon-ah."
*Ding* Lately there are many messages from people who mistake Geon-ah for his friend Hyesung. Usually, he would think of it as a prank from Hyesung and try to ignore it... However, the messages were pouring out that day! A message from "Hyundal" came when his work stress was at its peak. Geon-ah suddenly replies to the message sent by Hyundal, who still thought he was Hyesung. The more they talk, the closer they get, and the first encounter between the two, which seemed to never come, is approaching... and so is the illusion.
Je Type Anindeyo? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Aren't You My Type?, รักไม่ตรงสเป็ก, 你才不是我的菜
3. Lucky Paradise
One very lucky morning, Ho-in accidentally bumps into Chunwoo on his way sprinting full speed to class. To Ho-in's dismay, he also manages to spray pickle juice all over him later the same day. Ho-in follows Chunwoo to his place to make up for his mistakes, but somehow wakes up in Chunwoo's bed the next morning... Leading to one lucky (?) encounter after another!
Lucky Paradise has finished publishing and it has 129 Chapters. It is also Known as: Lucky Paradise
2. Yongou x Keibi
Consists :
Volume 1: 4 gou Keibi Single Mind
Volume 2: 4 gou Keibi Second Wind
Volume 3: 4 gou Keibi Third Party
Volume 1: 4 gou Keibi Single Mind
S&D Securities — the 4th Guard gathers suave and intelligent professionals who are highly trained in combat. However, a reckless youth appears and is hell-bent on sticking to the intelligence manager, Taki Keiichi. Due to a previous assignment, Taki caught the attention of the yakuza and is now being pursued by this persistent rookie to join.
“I’m not going away until you either come with me or kill me!”
Amused by his earnest request, Taki offers for Yuuki to stay with him under the guise of his personal bodyguard. But Taki starts to develop a desire to oppress the ever obedient Yuuki…
Volume 2: 4 gou Keibi Second Wind
Kogami Shinobu is the number-one cool beauty of the Intelligence Department in the S&D Securities- the Fourth Guard, where suave and intelligent specialists gather in abundance. However, he doesn’t seem to care for his partner, the laidback bodyguard Miharu "Shin" Shinnosuke’s pursuit. Why is it that Kogami stubbornly refuses to mix business with pleasure, as if he’s scared of it? Then suddenly, Shin seems to have shifted his attention to the new charge he’s supposed to be protecting! What in the world will happen to their partnership—!?
Volume 3: 4 gou Keibi Third Party
(Source : Fantasy Shrine).
Yongou x Keibi has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: 四号×警備, 4-gou Keibi, The Fourth Guard
1. Dinghai Fusheng Lu
It has been three hundred years since magic disappeared from the Divine Land. Chen Xing is the last Great Exorcist—a young man with a tenuous grip on magic whose life is destined to end on his twentieth birthday. As whispers about the return of the demonic entity known as Mara echo across the land, Chen Xing is burdened with a daunting task: to seek out his fated counterpart, the Protector Martial God, and together, to save the world. Enter Xiang Shu, a condemned man with a haunted past. Accused of unspeakable atrocities, Xiang Shu is an enigma—handsome, skilled, and facing execution for crimes he claims he didn’t commit. As their destinies intertwine, Chen Xing and Xiang Shu embark together on a journey where the salvation of everything they know hangs in the balance.
Source: Seven Seas
Dinghai Fusheng Records has finished publishing and it has 138 Chapters. It is also Known as: Dinghai Fusheng Lu
