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Gemsy-chan
Shinigami
New Kodansha BL Announcements from Anime Expo
Coming to print in Spring '26:
Honey Bee & Lemon Balm By Jil Hashikura
A former yakuza finds new purpose—and unexpected love—after a chance encounter with a kind florist in this quirky, heartfelt BL romance. Rated: 16+
Voices in the Sea Foam By Kotaro
Aito thought he was a normal kid—until the day he fell for a boy and recalled his past life as the tragic little mermaid. Left voiceless and in pain around his crush by a mysterious power, Aito swears off love…until a charming college classmate named Toru changes everything. Rated: 16+
Smells Like Green Spirit By Saburo Nagai
Bullied and isolated, Mishima only feels like himself when wearing his mom’s lipstick—and is shocked when he catches his tormentor Kirino secretly doing the same. Their unlikely bond sparks a bittersweet summer of self-discovery and exploration, but the key to Pandora's Box opens the door to much more than they bargained for... Rated: 16+
Coming to print in Summer '26:
Blue Summer Haze By Dondon
A love triangle heats up on the baseball field when Makoto’s childhood catcher—and first crush—transfers to his school, throwing his all-star partnership and feelings into turmoil. A summer BL perfect for fans of Nagisa Furuya! Rated: 16+
What If I Said, "I Love You"? By Kumosoku
Childhood friends Kazuho and Tokio have drifted apart—but when hidden feelings come to light, will it end their bond or spark first love? A tender friends-to-lovers BL perfect for fans of My Summer of You and My Ultramarine Sky! Rated: 16+
Coming to print in Spring '26:
Honey Bee & Lemon Balm By Jil Hashikura
A former yakuza finds new purpose—and unexpected love—after a chance encounter with a kind florist in this quirky, heartfelt BL romance. Rated: 16+
Voices in the Sea Foam By Kotaro
Aito thought he was a normal kid—until the day he fell for a boy and recalled his past life as the tragic little mermaid. Left voiceless and in pain around his crush by a mysterious power, Aito swears off love…until a charming college classmate named Toru changes everything. Rated: 16+
Smells Like Green Spirit By Saburo Nagai
Bullied and isolated, Mishima only feels like himself when wearing his mom’s lipstick—and is shocked when he catches his tormentor Kirino secretly doing the same. Their unlikely bond sparks a bittersweet summer of self-discovery and exploration, but the key to Pandora's Box opens the door to much more than they bargained for... Rated: 16+
Coming to print in Summer '26:
Blue Summer Haze By Dondon
A love triangle heats up on the baseball field when Makoto’s childhood catcher—and first crush—transfers to his school, throwing his all-star partnership and feelings into turmoil. A summer BL perfect for fans of Nagisa Furuya! Rated: 16+
What If I Said, "I Love You"? By Kumosoku
Childhood friends Kazuho and Tokio have drifted apart—but when hidden feelings come to light, will it end their bond or spark first love? A tender friends-to-lovers BL perfect for fans of My Summer of You and My Ultramarine Sky! Rated: 16+
Gemsy-chan
Shinigami
You're right about the hiatus on Forest of the Rabbits; I've read the first two volumes (in French from Hana)and there hasn't been any more, sadly, since 2021 (in the Hana edition, so a little earlier in Japan). It's really well drawn and well written, though, so recommendable (even without a continuation).
Gemsy-chan
Shinigami
Kodansha BL Announcements 10.10.25
Coming to print in Fall '26:
Comeback After Fate by Anji Seina
The steamy K-Pop omegaverse BL you’ve been waiting for!
Eli from boy band VINKS meets alpha idol Suyoung—and a secret sparks an irresistible attraction just before α-code’s comeback! Rated: 18+
A Love Too Captivating by Mia Sorahana
The eagerly awaited BL is here!
After Misuzu defends honor student Kitahara from bullies, the two form an unexpected bond that slowly deepens into something irresistible. Perfect for fans of My Summer of You and Sasaki and Miyano! Rated: 16+
Coming to print in Fall '26:
Comeback After Fate by Anji Seina
The steamy K-Pop omegaverse BL you’ve been waiting for!
Eli from boy band VINKS meets alpha idol Suyoung—and a secret sparks an irresistible attraction just before α-code’s comeback! Rated: 18+
A Love Too Captivating by Mia Sorahana
The eagerly awaited BL is here!
After Misuzu defends honor student Kitahara from bullies, the two form an unexpected bond that slowly deepens into something irresistible. Perfect for fans of My Summer of You and Sasaki and Miyano! Rated: 16+
Gemsy-chan
Shinigami
