BL comics read for art

Key Takeaways

• The BL genre, which originated in Japan, has developed into a revolutionary and popular genre with high artistic quality in Korean comics.
• BL comics now explore deeper themes beyond simple romance, offering diverse stories with unique art styles to appeal to a wide audience.
• I like recent BL comics
  Pirouette in my heart
  and
  touch your world
  It elevates the genre by showcasing meaningful relationships and captivating artwork.

boy's love, Often called “BL” or “Yaoi”, this genre is controversial to some and revolutionary to many. It puts LGBTQ+ romances and characters at the forefront of its storytelling, often highlighting queer communities and culture in the process. Despite originating in Japan, BL comics (Korean comics) are becoming increasingly popular among BL fans.

BL is generally aimed at female fans, and although it originally began as a mellow subgenre, it has attracted a wide audience. In addition, BL has developed into a popular genre, taking up a lot of space on webtoon sites such as Resin and Tapas. Now BL creators are showcasing some of the highest quality art you'll find in comics.

Updated on December 4, 2024 by Fatima Naeem: The comic book industry is moving forward with BL stories beyond simple romance. These stories cover a variety of topics, offering more than surface relationships. When such a profound story is combined with a great art style, it takes the entire reading experience to the next level. The latest update to this list shows just how diverse the BL genre is, with unique art styles that fit a variety of themes. Whether it's a sad and emotional story with dark and gritty artwork, or a fun and cheerful plot with lots of pink and pastels, BL comics are having a huge impact on the industry.

11 Pirouette in my heart

Art Style: Colorful and cozy

• creator: Collectionbyeon and Tanglujang
• release date: October 2, 2019
• situation: complete

This work is a Chinese cartoon depicting the relationship between male ballet dancer Shen and Jinyi, the boxer next door. The two met when they were 12 years old, and quickly became friends as they had their own classes in the same building. As we get older, our relationship becomes more complicated, but more than anything, we always support each other's dreams.

Pirouette in my heart is more about chasing dreams than love, but the storyline between Shen and Jinyi is nonetheless heartfelt and touching.

10 touch your world

Art Style: Like seeing color for the first time

• creator: Tang cartoon
• release date: 2020
• situation: complete

When Xie Cheng, who sees the world in black and white, meets a man of color, she immediately tries to approach him. Unfortunately for famous designer Bai Lu, the man in question, Xie Cheng, crashed into him in the bathroom and the reporters stormed out. Now, suspicious photos of the two have surfaced on the internet.

Bai Lu initially mistook Xie Cheng for a stalker, but despite Bai Lu's obvious distrust of people, they quickly became close. Xie Cheng wants to know why he sees a colored person for the first time. Created by Tang Man Hua, Zhi Wen, and Chen Xiaoke, the comic is aimed at mature teenagers with a classic comic art style.

9 Dine with a Vampire

Art Style: Brutal and Traditional

• creator: Panin and PINKO
• release date: March 21, 2021
• situation: complete

Dine with a Vampire It's a dark story about love and revenge. Su-in gets a chance to escape her abusive relationship when she meets Chi-hwan, a vampire who despises human blood. Chi-Hwan prepares a deal in exchange for the prisoner's blood. What will the prisoner do?

This 18+ comic depicts adult themes, so we recommend looking for content warnings before reading. Come to think of it, PINKO's drawings are beautiful, and PANGIN's story writing is excellent. yes, Dine with a Vampire Typically, these actions are seen as despicable and not something to be taken lightly, but this isn't always the case in BL comics.

8 Who can define popularity?

Art Style: Bright and Fantastic

• creator: rubbing
• release date: May 9, 2020
• situation: complete

If the enemies-to-lovers storyline is done right, it could be one of the funniest romance tropes of all time. If approached in a balanced way, it would be a point of conflict between the main characters, an instinctive hatred towards the other, and an uncontrollable attraction towards the other.

Who can define popularity? It is a comedy romance BL that revolves around the concepts of competition, jealousy, respect, and ultimately love. It follows Siwon, an anxious child who completes 180 through constant effort. As a result of Siwon's hard work, he got into college and became one of the most popular kids on campus. However, his thunder is soon stolen by another, more manly, albeit all-out Siwon.

7 I accidentally fell in love with spring

Art Style: Classic yet unique

• creator: Jiyeon Park
• release date: 2021
• situation: complete

A recent cartoon by author Jiyeon Park, I accidentally fell in love with spring It tells the story of hard-working Shim Cheong-sun meeting piano genius Gong Hyeon. This story is best told spoiler-free because the plot twists are essential to the story.

I accidentally fell in love with spring It is the completed work of a cartoonist like . wolf in the house and momentum. There is a youth version and an adult version, so readers can choose which iteration they prefer. Both are well-suited to what they pursue and benefit from the consistently great art that brings the relationship between Sim Cheong-sun and Gong Hyeon to life.

6 hate friends

Art Style: Quirky and Memorable

• creator: lag
• release date: December 18, 2016
• situation: complete

hate friends is the frustrating story of Subin, a gay man who confesses to his straight friend during a drunken night together. Their friendship is damaged, and Soobin's unrequited love does not go away. This story contains a love triangle that will break fans' hearts. Nonetheless, this piece is too beautiful to put down.

Produced by RECK, Body Complex, Hatemate Tapas caters to all ages.

It is suitable for all ages but still contains sexual content without explicit images.

5 degree between us

Art Style: Elegant, soft and minimalistic

• creator: Yeo-ro and Soboro
• release date: November 21, 2020
• situation: complete

degree between us This is the perfect series for readers looking for a perfectly wholesome, gentle, and natural BL romance story. It depicts a budding romance between two opposite people who had no intention of falling in love at first. The unexpectedness and novelty of their romance, in addition to the cute 'first' moment, will excite everyone's hearts.

Yeonwoo is a very popular high school student and is known around campus as a bright, charming, and charming person. It doesn't help that he's also the class representative and pretty smart. But in fact, Yeonwoo feels bored with life and is actively looking for something to enjoy. Meet Do-jin, a gloomy and dark kid in Yeon-woo's class who promises to make life fun from this moment on.

4 closed line

Art Style: Masculine and brooding

• creator: Kyo
• release date: April 16, 2021
• situation: In progress

So this is another clever plot with a lot of steamy scenes that tugs at the heartstrings for a variety of reasons. It's an action-packed comic with really good writing and impeccable artistry. The film follows the story of a “rogue street mechanic” who meets a wealthy mobster, and soon their stories and bodies become intertwined.

It may follow the outlines of the classic gangster x poor orphan trope; closed line It's carefully planned, unique to its subgenre, and clearly aimed at a mature audience. However, the relationships in this manga are quite positive compared to other BL manga, choosing to depict relationships based on tension rather than exploitation. The art is, of course, great.

3 foxglove

Art Style: Dark and Grungy

• creator: Seol and Rek
• release date: July 19, 2018
• situation: complete

One of the most heartbreaking romance tropes is the combination of star-crossed lovers and unrequited love, where the protagonists miss each other deeply but are unable to act on their feelings due to circumstances. foxglove is a cartoon about lovers destined to be reincarnated that is as heartbreaking as it is beautifully drawn.

It tells the story of a man who lived countless lives in search of true love. In his current incarnation, he is known as Jin-Woo, an office worker who lives a boring, ordinary life. To make matters worse, his destined love in this life feels as unattainable as it did in all his previous lives. This time, it becomes even more awkward for Jinwoo to pursue this relationship because his destined soulmate is his older sister's best friend.

2 Turn on or off

Art Style: Classic Comic Book Heaven

• creator:A1
• release date: February 1, 2019
• situation: complete

On or Off is another 18+ title, but this time it's a workplace romance between businessman Kang Dae-hyung and young startup developer Ahn I-young. Daehyung Kang's appearance is reminiscent of Clark Kent, and his behavior is similarly upright. Lee Young is a charming and likeable character with a solid group of friends. Together, the two create an enviable relationship, to say the least.

Created by A1, this manga has minimal questionable scenes and is perfect for fans of harmless relationships. The art is memorable and different from typical comics.

1 crazy dog

Art Style: Yaoi Perfection

• creator: Haribo
• release date: June 17, 2021
• situation: In progress

Ha-min, the heir to a mafia family, rejects family ties and tries to live a normal life. Unfortunately, due to conflict between his family and a rival gang, he is kidnapped and attempts to use him to gain information about his father.

At that time, the strange-looking Kwon Se-hyuk intervenes and cruelly rescues Ha-min. Now the two are tied together by orders from Ha-min's father. crazy dog A violent story for mature teens and adults. Created by Haribo, it contains exquisite artwork.