Manga Planet’s November 2023 Title Picks
For our November 2023 monthly recommendations, we’ve picked two BL titles and two shojo/josei titles. Look out for more recommendations in the months to come!
1. The BL Editorial Department Dreams at Midnight
Author: Niku Ueda
Publisher: Tokyomangasha
Genre: Boys’ Love (BL)
Content Warnings: Some depictions of dubious consent
Status: Ongoing (currently 1 volume)
Access Options:
- Manga Planet Pass (all currently available volumes)
- Points (all currently available volumes)
- Free preview of Chapter 1
Synopsis
Freshly graduated from college, the earnest and ambitious Mashima has many hopes and dreams, like becoming a literary editor and handling important projects in the world of publishing. But in an unexpected twist of events, the publishing company that hired Mashima assigns him to the BL editorial department, with the intimidating Shiba as his superior.
The BL editorial department is overworked and busy, especially during crunch time, and newbies have been known to burn out and not last long. Yet Mashima hopes that working hard and impressing Shiba will be his ticket to a department transfer — oh, and a promotion wouldn’t hurt, either.
Instead, one late night, during a busy period when only Shiba and Mashima are left in the office, Mashima dozes off at his desk. When he wakes up, he is… trapped in a BL setting with Shiba?!
2. Hana & Yuushi: Is there such a thing as predestined love?
Author: Kou Momoka
Publisher: OHZORA Publishing Co.,Ltd
Genre: Shojo/Josei
Status: Ongoing (currently 1 volume)
Access Options:
- Manga Planet Pass (all currently available volumes)
- Points (all currently available volumes)
- Free preview of Chapter 1
Synopsis
Hana is one lucky lady, as her boyfriend Yuushi seems to have it all. He’s handsome, intelligent, great in bed, financially stable, and from a good family. Yet Hana’s still having second thoughts about their relationship. For one, Yuushi could stand to be less cocky.
But just as Hana becomes serious about calling it quits, Yuushi gets into an accident and loses his memories! Panicked, Hana rushes to the hospital, and that’s when an amnesiac Yuushi falls in love with her at first sight. Could it be that this couple truly is destined to be together?
3. One Room Angel
Author: Harada
Publisher: SHODENSHA Publishing Co.,Ltd.
Genre: Boys’ Love (BL)
Status: Completed (1 volume)
Access Options:
- Manga Planet Pass (readable in full)
- Points (readable in full)
- Free preview of Chapter 1
Synopsis
There are a lot of things that Kouki doesn’t have — no hobbies, no friends, no lover, no stable job, and no will to live. So when a random tussle with some kids gets him stabbed, he thinks maybe this is finally his ticket out of this crappy life. But just as he’s about to pass out, he sees a beautiful “angel”…
How is Kouki supposed to cope when less than a month later, he’s mysteriously healed, has astronomical bills to pay, and suddenly has the same beautiful angel as his amnesiac roommate?
4. YAKUZA & BUNNY: Hardcore Gangsta Goin’ Hardcore With Bunnies
Author: Honemaru Mikami
Publisher: COMPASS Inc.
Genre: Shojo/Josei
Status: Ongoing (currently 2 volumes)
Access Options:
- Manga Planet Pass (all currently available volumes)
- Points (all currently available volumes)
- Free preview of Chapter 1
Synopsis
At an abandoned house where the owner packed up and left without a trace, yakuza gangster Ryuji comes across a rabbit. Taking a liking to the adorable furry creature, Ryuji names her Sakura and nourishes her back to health.
And so begins Ryuji’s quest to be the best fur parent ever to Sakura!
