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At 25:00 in Akasaka Season 2 (2025)

At 25:00, in Akasaka Season 2 is exactly what I expected after watching Season 1: the events of the manga series have been readapted and mixed differently to fit four books into two seasons. The series currently has five books, but the fifth book covers Asami's experience filming a movie in England while Shirasaki stays in Japan—which is exactly what the two protagonists agree upon in the final episode of Season 2. Therefore, I can confidently say that if there is a Season 3, it will start with Book 5. Now, let's get back to the drama itself: as I mentioned, my feelings from Season 1 are reconfirmed and even amplified in Season 2. I continue to surprise myself with how much I am drawn to the character of Asami. Let me explain: aesthetically, I don't like him at all. In fact, sometimes when I see his close-ups, I wonder how they expect us to buy the idea that he's a sex symbol loved by the masses. I find his features to be extremely angular, he's too thin, and that fake blonde hair clashes too much with his Asian features... in short, I'm not a fan. Yet, he acts his part so well that, paradoxically, when he interacts with Shirasaki, I feel the chemistry, and yes, I find him extremely sexy. I truly don't know how this is possible, so I have to give credit to the actor for successfully conveying these emotions. In contrast, Shirasaki is the classic tsundere uke of Japanese manga—small and cute in appearance, but with a clearly rebellious nature. Shirasaki cannot keep anything to himself, neither positive nor negative, and sometimes he doesn't realize how much his words can hurt. In particular, there is a moment in Season 2 where he gets angry at Asami, and the only thing I could think was, "Why are you meddling? The decision is not yours, and Asami doesn't have to take your negative feelings into account when making it." In short, Shirasaki may be cute, but I find him unbearable. That said, if two actors can engage the viewer in this way, it means they are truly talented. Shirasaki and Asami, as portrayed by Taisuke Niihara and Kiita Komagine, are perfect. I rewatched Season 1 multiple times, and I believe I will rewatch this season multiple times as well. Another positive note is that the production overall is perfect: the set designs are beautiful (though I preferred their apartment in Season 1 compared to Season 2), the outdoor scenes are well-set with a perfect light, and the music is spot on. HEA. You can watch on GagaOOLala. Heat Level: 5/6.

Manga: amzn.to/48x8K9g

Heat Level:

1/6: glances, caress, hugs, no kisses

2/6: kisses, closed mouth or camera angles

3/6: full kisses, clothes on

4/6: full kisses, some clothes off, hands above the waist, pants stay on

5/6: most clothes off, they have sex, but it’s masked, no sexy sounds

6/6: full nudity mostly hidden by camera angles, they have sex, sexy sounds

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natsuharu

Wimpy Demon King and Tsundere Hero by Natsuharu

When one prince seeks to defeat the Demon King, he discovers that the demon is actually a huge wimp! A Boys’ Love enemies to lovers manga with a rom-com twist.

To defeat the notorious Demon King, Prince Ike bravely storms the castle, ready for a fierce battle—only for the demon to run away?! What should have been a fight to the death quickly turns into an unexpected game of chase, as Ike discovers that the feared villain is actually timid and despises conflict. And when Ike gets injured, it's the Demon King who cares for him more than anyone else, even going out of his way to understand Ike's feelings. Ike arrived determined to defeat his enemy, but now he finds himself wishing he could spend more time with him...?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4pwrYCC)

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The Wolf’s Fragrant Beauty by Kana Riyuma

Long ago， a wolf and white deer fell in love， becoming mates for life. Deep in the mountains lies a land of people who live in harmony with wolves. Among them， those who are born with white hair are called ”white deers”， said to have descended from the white deer of their legends. Those with black hair are called ”wolves” and the royalty of these wolves will mate with white deers for life. One day， a golden-eyed white deer is discovered locked up in the basement of a village. The Soldier who found this white deer， Ylwess， and Alta slowly begin to grow close to one another. He knows he wants to protect Alta， in all of his innocence and beauty. However， Alta is destined as a white deer to marry into royalty... how can the two confront this problem...?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3KnbL3F)

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The Wolf Howls for Love by Kana Riyuma

Deep in the mountains lies a land of people who live in harmony with wolves. Among them， those who are born with white hair are called ”white deers”， said to have descended from the white deer of their legends. Sara， a ”white” deer raised to marry into the royal family， has always been infatuated with Prince Alaxy， well aware that the two will become ”mates”. However， it seems that the one Prince Alaxy has always loved is her twin brother， Nara. She tells herself that she does not mind being even his substitute. This is but one of multiple stories taking place in the world of this mystical kingdom.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3Xkuq3c)

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arinco,
bl manga

Starve Me of Love by Arinco

"I can't think when I hear your words..." In a society where people are categorized into Doms and Subs, Ichiya, a college student, has been diagnosed as a Sub. Feeling aversion to this disposition, he spends his time hiding the truth of his diagnosis from those around him. One day, he runs into an underclassman, Sena, a Dom, and for the first time, he feels an irresistible desire to obey him.Though Ichiya is bewildered by and resistant to the pleasures of obedience, he gently and calmly draws closer to the man who wants him and him alone...

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4pqIlBj)

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howako

Shoma Koi: This Ain't Some Shoujo Manga! by Howako

This volume comes with an exclusive Animate Bonus and ComiComi Studio Bonus!

Three best friends—a handsome prince-like guy, an airheaded princess-like girl, and a snappy punk—have been together ever since elementary school. Sunao, the punk, has been doing his best to keep the one-sided feelings he has for Hiroomi, the popular prince, a secret. But recently, tons of blush-worthy situations keep happening to him, making it hard to keep his feelings under wraps...

Turns out, Hiroomi's been the one orchestrating all these encounters! He's head-over-heels for Sunao, and ready to win him over!

Don't miss this youthful rom-com with all the (spicy) thrills of first love. ♥

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4p0Fsqq)

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bl manga,
hasake

Our Family, Now and Forever by Hasake

An endearing Boys’ Love story about changing ways, love, and family.

Naguru once lived a rough life as the leader of a gang, getting into fights in order to protect his friends. His loved ones all admired his strength and kindness, but also worried that his dangerous lifestyle would get him killed. When Hirao first met Naguru, he didn’t know about the man’s gang affiliation: all Hirao knew in that moment was that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Naguru.

Thanks to Hirao’s love, Naguru found a new path—and a new future. Now, the former gang leader is a devoted father, raising their adorable son, Towa, alongside the man who changed his life. Join this heartwarming family of three in an all-new BL series!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/4rsz7FY)

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My Overly Devoted Junior Won't Give Up on Me by Tsumugi Kosaka

Mikage is a jobless graduate from an underperforming high school leading a boring life. A handsome stranger suddenly comes to visit him， hugging and saying ”I've come to be your lover”. Naturally， Mikage panics! The handsome stranger turns out to be Mikage's high school junior named Amatsuka. He says he's come because he's fulfilled the conditions Mikage set to become his boyfriend at Mikage's graduation ceremony. Puzzled by it all， Mikage is taken over by Amatsuka's enthusiastic approach which winds up with the two living together at Mikage's place?!

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3XXb3gI)

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It's Just a Dream... Right?! by White Eared

One man answers a want ad for a part-time job and winds up in a world of dreams—literally! A dreamy supernatural Boys’ Love comic about a charming himbo and his moody but cute boss.

When 24-year-old Jungoh answers an ad seeking an assistant for a shaman, he expects a straightforward part-time gig. The ad called for someone strong, patient, and quick on their feet—perfect for Jungoh. But when he arrives, he’s thrust into a bizarre world where the rules are anything but ordinary.

His boss, Shin Ibeom, is a grumpy yet undeniably cute shaman, cursed with uncontrollable arousal due to a nightmare seedling. As Ibeom’s assistant, Jungoh must help him navigate this strange situation while working inside people’s dreams. But the deeper they dive into the dream world, the more bizarre and unpredictable things become—especially as Jungoh finds himself battling a growing attraction to his mysterious boss.

What started as a simple job quickly turns into something far stranger, as Jungoh navigates both the surreal dream realm and the complexities of Ibeom’s heart!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/4rmO10x)

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In the Twilight of Our Adolescence by Waka Hayashi

Two boys grow close together in this slice-of-life BL manga that reminiscences over youth, life, and love.

A story about boys who grow from boys to adults during adolescence, and who worry, make mistakes, and gradually come to terms with the many facets of life.

Tanahashi Yusei is a popular boy who excels in both academics and sports, and naturally has people gathering around him. Yusei has a classmate he admires, but he can't tell anyone about him. That person is Nakagawa, an inconspicuous boy who his friends don't even seem to notice. The two become closer after a certain incident...

“The strong emotional beats combined with the simple, scribbly art gives the entire work the impression that it's coming straight from the heart. […] From beginning to end, In The Twilight of Our Adolescence is a stand-out comic, from its one-of-a-kind art style, to its raw emotional payoff, to its universal message.” — Lauren Orsini, Anime News Network

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4ro9xlg)

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I Long For You O Young Master by Mada Madara

Even in today's society， ninjas are active in the dark. One of them， Kon， is a bodyguard for Yuichi， the next head of the Nikaido family. Kon loves his lord so much that he interferes in certain arranged marriage proceedings， leaving a sexually frustrated Yuichi meting out sexual punishment on Kon. While Kon's happy that his beloved lord feels his body， his heart aches at the thought of Yuichi's future happiness without him...

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4p4YOKW)

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Fox and Puppy by Nayuta Nago

A sweet & spicy spinoff of Star and Hedgehog, featuring Harukiyo's big brother, Akihiko!

Laid-back novelist Akihiko and his earnest new editor, Aiichirō (a.k.a. Ai-chan), are faced with an unexpected dynamic shift when Ai-chan walks in on Akihiko in bed with a man— and bursts into tears.

Ai-chan confesses his feelings for Akihiko, but since Akihiko has no interest in anything serious, the best he can offer Ai-chan is a steamy, semi-professional friendship with decidedly unprofessional benefits.

In spite of Akihiko's efforts to keep things casual, Ai-chan slowly begins to unearth the details of Akihiko's mud-caked romantic past, doggedly pawing his way to the wounded heart of the elusive fox he fell in love with...

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4875kLh)

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okaka

Don't Fall for Idol-sama! by Okaka

This volume comes with an exclusive Animate Bonus and ComiComi Studio Bonus!

Can love start from an act?

Fuma Kodaka is laser-focused on his acting roles to the point of ignoring anything that doesn’t have to do with his career. So when this stubborn actor has trouble getting into character for his role in a new TV show, he feels lost. Luckily for him, he bumps into Kanade Suou, a super-popular prince-like idol. Kanade is strikingly similar to Fuma’s next role, so in order to study Kanade’s sweet and sparkly mannerisms, Fuma asks him out on a whim. Surprisingly, the handsome idol readily agrees without any hesitation!

Having zero experience with relationships, Fuma soon finds himself swept away by Kanade’s overly romantic gestures. Does all this mean that Kaname actually likes Fuma, and that this romance that started as an act could actually become something real?!

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4iozblP)

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Do You Really Want Only a Meal? by Tadanoyasu

Masamune Hanzawa, a 27-year-old office worker with no time for love or cooking, reluctantly tries a housekeeping service at his section chief’s suggestion. Enter Natsuki, a charming college student and his boss’s son, who quickly captures Masamune’s heart. After their first meeting, Natsuki boldly confesses his feelings, leaving Masamune torn. Though undeniably attracted to Natsuki, Masamune hesitates due to their age difference and the potential complications of dating his superior’s son. As they navigate meals and growing emotions, Masamune must decide whether to embrace this unexpected chance at love—or let it slip away.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3XjJaiR)

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Dinghai Fusheng Records by Fei Tian Ye Xiang and Qian Er Bai

The full-color manhua (comic) adaptation of the hit danmei/Boys' Love novel--and in the same universe as Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu!

A historical fantasy set in an ancient China where magic has been nearly extinguished, and two young men must work together to prevent the destruction of all life.

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.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4irAO2k)

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Demon Under the Waxing Moon by Fumi Tsuyuhisa

A man who attracts demons finds himself bound to one that’s been stripped of his name and power—and demands much more than blood. A sexy Boys’ Love manga about a pact that becomes something more–from the creator of God of Seduction in the Bedroom, also available from Seven Seas!

Minoru has spent his life attracting demons, but he’s learned to live with their unwanted attention. That is, until the night he rescues what appears to be a sickly stray dog—only to discover it’s actually a demon in disguise. Stripped of his true name, the demon has been left powerless, a shadow of what he once was.

To regain his strength, the demon binds Minoru into an unholy pact—one that demands more than just blood. Their nights together should be nothing more than transactional, yet as the demon's touch grows more possessive and Minoru’s defenses begin to wane, something unspoken stirs between them.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4ahkdMn)

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bl manhwa,
pluto

DEAR. DOOR by Pluto

The long-running, supernatural Boys’ Love manhwa/webtoon series is now available in English print!

After a devastating personal loss, Kyungjoon wants nothing more than to drown his grief in the silence and safety of his houseplants. But Kyungjoon is also a cop, and it’s a cop’s job to go after criminals.

One day, hot pursuit of a suspect leads to Kyungjoon discovering signs of cult activity. Soon, the policeman is caught up in the machinations of monsters and demons, the worst of which is the demon king, Lord Cain, whose survival in this world depends on mana that can only be accessed through a “door.” Cain’s door happens to be inside Kyungjoon, and these two will have to get up close and very personal to open it.

Don’t miss the debut volume of this long-running, supernatural Boys’ Love series!

My Rate: 8 (amzn.to/4p4RqPI)

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Dear Demon King by Emu Soutome

An island of gemstones and magical beasts floats in the sky...
On this island lives a kind and powerful demon king, Kougyoku.

Some forty years ago, Kougyoku used his magic to restore a stillborn griffin egg to life, and that griffin became his dearest companion, Topaz. In the years that followed, Topaz found that his love for Kougyoku had grown into something deeper than that of a beast's love for his king... and unbeknownst to him, Kougyoku had begun to feel the same.

Now, as Kougyoku struggles to summon the magic needed to restore his island, he is torn between his love for Topaz and his duty as king. And as his beloved finds himself faced with an impossible decision, Topaz is left with no choice but to decide their fates for him, even should it break his king's heart...!

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/3XT9ssj)

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Call Me Master by Kedamashiba

Akira Ichinose is as flawless as ever today.

As the No.1 host at Club de Rois, Mr. Ichinose maintains a positively princely level of excellence! However, with unreliable colleagues and overbearing higher-ups to deal with, lately he's been running himself ragged... He's got all the charm he needs to keep his "princesses" happy, but what he could really use is an assistant.

Enter, Tsukasa.

New to the scene at Club de Rois, Tsukasa has already managed to lose track of his princess's tab. But instead of firing him, Mr. Ichinose enlists Tsukasa to become his assistant...!

...On the condition that Tsukasa can prove his abilities go beyond just lip service, of course.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4ioHVbT)