Recommended Long Yaoi Manga (20+ chapters) to Binge
The Mangas marked with three stars (***) are currently complete at the time that this list was uploaded.
You’re My Love prize Viewfinder: The Finder Series (10/10): Akihito’s a freelance photographer that’s always after dangerous scoops. One day he finds himself in the clutches of Asami, lord of the criminal underbelly. They find themselves draw to each other, and soon not even their different stances in society can keep them apart. However, enemies of Asami soon take interest in Akihito and plan to exploit him as a weakness. Little do they know that Akihito isn’t a pushover. This edge of your seat action manga will also thrill your heart with strong characters and a love you can’t help but root for even if it didn’t start off on the right foot. Mafia, Romance, Action, Thriller, Yakuza, Drama (9vol, 74ch)
***Haru wo Daiteita (10/10): No matter what nation you’re from becoming a celebrity always isn’t easy. Iwaki and Katou started their careers as AV actors until a once in a life time chance came their way. They both land auditions for an erotic novel turning into a movie as love interests, but the problem is that they hate each other. Slowly their feelings towards each other start to change as Katou pursues Iwaki after the film wraps. Follow them as they develop from enemies to lovers, then move in together, go on vacations together, have their share of arguments, and even get married. Comedy, Drama, Romance, Mature, Actors, Entertainment, Married, Living together (14vol, 78ch)
Hidoku Shinaide (10/10): Nemugasa is only at a very expensive and important high school on a scholarship and when his scholarship is in danger he decides that he will study his ass off. That is until Maya, the local cool guy in his class, loudly states that he’s going to make a cheat-sheet (which he doesn’t). Using this idea Nemugasa does makes a cheat-sheet to pass the exam. Afterwards Maya approaches Nemugasa and threatens him to ensure that his mouth stays silent. However, this threat includes them sleeping together and they both slowly learn that sleeping together without emotions will only last so long, and they both start falling for each other. The rest of the manga follows their relationship as they continue together through high school into college. Mature, Comedy, Slice of Life, Heartwarming, Drama, School Life, Romance, Blackmail (7vol, 3ch)
Honto Yajuu (10/10): The classic story of a cop and a yakuza that fall in love. This story is super adorable and I can’t rave about it enough. Follow Aki as he instantly falls in love policeman, Ueda, who saves him from an underwear thief and needs to convince Ueda to fall in love with him. Along the way they encounter obstacles such as other gangs, exs, and the struggle of keeping their relationship a secret. Cop/Gangster, Romance, Drama, Heartwarming, Comedy, Rings, They’re basically living together (10vol, 22ch)
***Katekyo! (10/10): Rintarou’s home tutor is beautiful, but he’s anything but kind (especially to Rintarou). As they grow closer Rintarou starts realizing he has feelings for Kaede, but one day Kaede tease Rintarou by playing with his body. Afterwards Rintarou is anxious since he doesn’t think that Kaede feels the same way towards him. In every way that Rintarou is uncertain Kaede is there to support him and reassure him. Comedy, School Life, Romance (4vol, 26ch)
***Koi to wa Yobenai (9/10): Right before Christmas, Ei is walking home alone and heartbroken after his lover dumped him in order to marry someone else. Depressed Ei barley sees the man and cat that are being buried by the falling snow. Snapping back to his senses he helps the two of them into his apartment and out of the cold. Just as winter turns to spring Ei’s broken heart starts to thaw making room for new love. He starts falling for the man that he saved that night, Junpei, but Ei promises himself he’ll never fall in love again. However, just as Ei’s about to surrender to his feelings for Junpei his ex returns saying he wants Ei back. Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Discovering New Love, Heartwarming (3vol, 24ch)
***Love Mode (10/10): Love Mode tells the love stories of a group of men. Usually I’m not a fan of one-shots, but this is an interlocked story between multiple couple and they do go back to the other couples so don’t worry. The first story is that of Izumi who gets his identity mistaken for a male escort and is taken out on a date by a translator. This misunderstanding sparks their slow blooming relationship. Meanwhile, the host in question also has their relationship with their owner of the club they attempt to pursue. However, the owner, Reiji, has his eyes on a boy down on his luck, Naoya. Naoya recently lost his home due to a fire after losing his job so Reiji asks Naoyo to come and live with him till he gets back on his feet, but Naoyo’s pride is another matter. The art style is older, but you’ll get use to it. Plus the story is great! Drama, Romance, Comedy, Tragedy, Age Gap, Psychological, Living Together (11vol, 54ch)
***Mousou Elektel (10/10): Shunpei's life is completely normal until his childhood friend Fumi calls him up to the rooftop one day. Fumi confesses to him that he’s gay. Shunpei then expects that Fumi’s going to tell him that Shunpei's the interest of his gay love, but Fumi surprises him by telling Shunpei that he already has a boyfriend. At a loss Shunpei starts wondering why Fumi isn’t attracted to him. In an effort to gain his friend’s love Shunpei slowly learns his own feelings for his friend. Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life, School Life, Neighbors, Childhood Friends (4vol, 25ch)
***Rutta to Kodama (10/10): Kodama always moves due to his parents work so coming in to school late is nothing new. When he moves in he moves in with the local tough guy, but after their first encounter gives him the nickname Rutta. Slowly they grow closer to each other until Rutta finally confesses. They each make each other better people as they go through their school life, and grow emotionally as a couple. It’s a very simple story, but very heartwarming easy read. Heartwarming, Roommates, Comedy, School Life, Delinquents (3vol, 21ch)
***Shizuku Hanabira Ringo no Kaori (10/10): As a businessman that distributes sake it’s a weakness for Mutsuki that he has no tolerance for alcohol. One day his boss orders him to go to a very troublesome brewery and get a contract. Upon arriving Mutsuki meets Shuusaku, the brew master’s grandson. Shuusaku is standoffish and unfriendly, but that doesn’t stop Mutsuki from instantly falling for him. In his own weird and determined way Mutsuki aims to get both the contract and Shuusaku’s heart. Romance, Comedy, Brewery, Heartwarming, Businessman, Drama (3vol, 21ch)
Ten Count (10/10): Shirotani has a very serious condition known as Mysophobic (germaphobe) so when the president of his company was in danger and he couldn’t bring himself to save him. Shirontani was greatful when a passerby, Kurose, saved the President. However, the last thing he expected what that the person would know of his condition and tell him that he should seek medical attention. Just when Shirontani gathered his courage to seek medical attention he noticed Kurose heading into the office. Drama, Romance, Doctor, Illness, Heartwarming, Slice of Life (41ch)
***Yatteranneeze! (10/10): Fujimoto is every parent and teacher’s idea of perfect: perfect grades, top of his class, and Student council VP. However, he wants nothing more than to break that mold. On summer he goes out and finds a popular boy and decides to live his life to the fullest. The boy in question, Masaki, dresses him in cool clothes, teaches him how to act cool, and even dyes his hair and pierces his ear. In addition, Masaki says he wants to teach the new cool Fujimoto how to kiss and thus the downhill spiral of their love begins. Even when they return to school Fujimoto realizes that he can never go back to who he use to be. This is drawn in an older art style, but I promise that it’s still cute. Romance, Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life, School Life (7vol 22ch)
***Yume Musubi, Koi Musubi (9/10): Ao might look adorable, but man does he have a lot of horny energy stored up and its all directed towards his childhood friend Ryoumei. Ryoumei is also the neighborhood Shinto priest who definitely shouldn’t be doing anything scandalous with Ao. However, after rejecting Ao he can’t bare seeing Ao’s distress and his own feelings of annoyance. They slowly learn how important they are to each other. Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life, Age Gap, Childhood Friends (4vol, 22ch)
