2025 was another big year for Renta!—a bit of a whirlwind, really! We’ve been so busy, in fact, I couldn’t remember 99% of what we did, and Sou and Yomogi had to step in with a bunch of ideas. So here’s a quick year in review!
We did multiple BL projects over the course of the year! We were able to do two more mangaka interviews: Jiro Kawaii and Nobiru Hoshi. One thing you might not know is that the BL Team actually gets to choose who we interview, and we get to write the questions as fans of the artist, so these are always very exciting for us with many an afternoon meeting where we just go through Sensei’s socials and reread their work and jot down our burning questions. So we really hope you all enjoy the interviews as much as we do!
We also did a fanletter campaign for the wonderful Yamayade! A HUGE thank you to Sensei for being willing to participate in the project while they were working hard on the OmaKiss continuation (which we’re in the process of translating and getting into your hands ASAP 😎). Staff member Agedashi mentions it in one of their award picks, but Sensei’s illustration of UeKan in high school was too cute. I can’t recommend checking out the linked page enough! You can also read the handwritten mini Q&A!
We were able to do some really fun mini events on our socials this year, which gave us a wonderful opportunity to interact with our users a lot more! It’s been so fun getting to know some of you! In March we hosted the BL Trope Tourney, pitting popular BL tropes against each other, which was a blast. We actually wrote an entire retrospective, but just know that we heard you all loud and clear: you want more older guys (and more mutual pining)! We also did Kinktober on the Twitter, where we decided to go all in on some more raunchy stuff, so we really appreciate everyone being so supportive! Hopefully our fellow perverts got some good recommendations.
For conventions, in 2025 we went all in on Citrus Con! We participated both as major sponsors and with more panels than ever, and tried to stay active all weekend in our Discord chat. We played the BL Sugoroku we made for our users, discussed 2025 BL trends, and hosted a Live Drawing by the wonderful Pokerou-sensei! You can read our full retrospective here: CLICK! We also participated in our FIRST EVER in-person convention with a booth at AnimeNYC where we also debuted the wonderful R-kun! It was such a joy to finally get to meet so many of our users in person, not to mention all the wonderful fellow industry people who stopped by, and we really hope we can go back again next year!
Closer to home, this year was also our parent company‘s 30th anniversary, and we’re so proud to continue as part of the larger Renta! family. We refreshed our BL Homepage this last spring, and have also have started dabbling more and more with lightly censored (and—soon!—entirely uncensored) licenses in-house! We also attended J.GARDEN 58 as the full BL Team (Yomogi’s first time!), and then met up with some great BL industry friends afterward, which was a blast!
As for what’s coming in 2026… 😇 Just know that we have a lot of amazing BL waiting in the wings, and some projects we worked on ALL through 2025 that we can’t wait to debut this coming year. Trust me when I say the BL team—and the entire English Renta! staff—have been working extremely hard behind the scenes. Thank you so much for all your support through 2025, and we can’t wait to bring you more and more wonderful BL in 2026!
Anyway, enough about what we did in 2025—what about BL manga we loved? We have the usual categories with some new guest stars. You can either click the links below to go directly to each section, or just read the full recommendations.
Favorite New Series
Favorite Continuing Series
Favorite Seme
Favorite Uke
Favorite Up-and-Coming Author
Amazing Art
Favorite Renta! Title
Favorite Cover
Favorite Couple
Don’t forget to check out the previous years as well: 2023 ＆ 2024!
Favorite New Series
Reborn As A Character In A Dating Sim On Hard Mode by Akimitu
Sou: I’ve already expressed my love for this series both on the BLog and at our Citrus Con panel this year, but that just goes to show how dearly I’ve come to love it. The comedy, the sensuality of the ero scenes, the chemistry between the hapless uke Tomoya and the cool-yet-obsessive top Yukito, the soft and expressive art style, the reveal that makes the romance all the more sweeter… it all appeals to my tastes so much that I’ve been enjoying every re-read (and have an acrylic stand of the main couple on my desk hehe). If you like reincarnation stories, steamy foreplay scenes, or just whacky BL in general, this one’s an absolute must-read!
The Fox’s Favorite by Asahina Mashiro
Ames: This category was a toss-up between The Fox’s Favorite and My Imperfect Marriage To My Childhood Friend, but since Yomogi is showcasing My Imperfect Marriage in a different category, that made my decision a lot easier. The Fox’s Favorite is an incredibly sweet manga about a man who has pretty much nothing—he’s lost both his parents and works a dead-end job for an awful company under a cruel boss, and he has no time for a social life much less a relationship. All he wants is to have someone to come home to, who he can share a meal with. The night after he makes that wish at a shrine on a rare outing with friends, he’s shocked when a fox messenger shows up on his doorstep, ready to give him anything he could ever want. What I really love about this manga is that both characters are extremely good people—not in a boring way, but in a “they’ve both been through so much and they deserve all the happiness in the world” way. Koyomi somehow got through working for a black company kind and unjaded, and Mitama is truly just Peak Cinnamon Roll, and they love each other so so so much. Together they’re unstoppable. I read this series any time I need to heal my weary soul, and thankfully we’ve got the continuation in the works already so please look forward to it!
Beware The Haters In Love by Hina Inami
Yomogi: Both Ames and I are OBSESSED with this series. It’s got all the elements that make up a nice, “toxic” BL—yandere, NTR, stalking, etc. The obsessiveness of the seme and the cute, pathetic uke got me hooked right from the first chapter. For one of the new episode releases of the JP version, I actually made a note in my work Outlook calendar so that I wouldn’t miss it, which Ames saw and poked fun at me for (hehe). It’s THAT good. I can’t wait to read the rest of the story🤤
How to Deal When Your Intimidating Neighbor is Actually an Omega by Nikuya Inui
Ann: This omegaverse series was a massive hit on Renta! this year. First off, both characters are wonderfully charming. The alpha top is so sweet and devoted, and the omega bottom is strong and badass (not to mention super cute)!
This is a masterpiece that fans of omegaverse absolutely must read.
Omega Megaera by Maki Marukido
Agedashi: An ambitious story that explores what Japanese society might’ve looked like in the early 20th century if omegaverse was real. While the BL elements are fairly subtle in the first volume, don’t worry—there’s more as the story progresses!! It’s also engaging as an alternate-history sci-fi scenario, and definitely a series to keep an eye on.
Favorite Continuing Series
The Drastic Love In Midnight by Atami Michinoku
Sou: This is the third installment of the The Love Alliance in Midnight series, and while it works perfectly well as a standalone story, I’ve really enjoyed watching the world of the Iberis bar expand over each volume. It’s fun getting to see the characters get more fleshed out with every additional story, and how their individual stories intertwine at times. But Yoshio and Tenma’s relationship has a special place in my heart. First introduced through a flashback in The Love Alliance in Midnight as a pair of high school frenemies who release their aggressive energy in the form of both fighting and fucking, by the time of The Drastic Love In Midnight, their relationship is over a decade strong, and they’ve grown into mature adults that are both well established in their respective careers. Their familiarity with each other, inside and out, makes for some lovely intimacy during the sex scenes, and only adds to the bittersweetness of their inner conflicts. I’m glad we got a full volume dedicated to their story, with some cameos from much-loved characters from previous volumes, and I’m already seated for any future additions to the series as well.
What We Do When the Curtain Comes Down – Side: Leo by Same Zarame
Ames: I didn’t expect to like this one—I don’t dislike Leo in the original series by any means, but he’s kind of just got that seme character vibe where it’s like “yeah okay he’s attractive, yeah okay he’s cool, yeah okay he’s talented, but I need MOOOOORE.” But, what if I told you… that he bottoms? Side: Leo has a ton of themes that WRECK my ass: he’s this extremely alpha-coded, tall, handsome man but he doesn’t want to be seen that way—he wants to be seen as cute and wants to be desired and pampered and dominated. So far it’s been three chapters of straight-up edging, but I can’t wait to see where this series goes.
If You Had To Put A Label On Us by Ito Agata
Yomogi: To be completely honest, I used to shy away from series where the MCs are actual brothers, but I finally told myself, “You won’t know if you like it until you try it.” Moreover, ever since seeing a LONG line at Ito Agata-sensei’s table at J. Garden, I’d been meaning to read their manga. And, lo and behold, I was immediately pulled in by Sensei’s rich plot development and detailed artwork! Of course, the ero scenes are sensual, and Izumi is just so, so adorable–but this is an immersive story-centric BL that I strongly recommend!!
Smoky Nectar Renew by Akira Minazuki
Ann: The long-awaited second volume! I’ve been so excited to read the continuation of Smoky Nectar, a series I personally adore. Just when we thought these two couldn’t get any closer than they already were in the first volume, their bond somehow gets even stronger in volume 2. I’d gladly watch this couple flirt and dote on each other for all eternity.
You Should Be The One To Come Kiss Me by Yamayade
Agedashi: Chapters 5 & 6 came out early this year! The ending struck the perfect balance of drama and sweetness, and it really made an impact on me 😢 Yamayade-sensei was also nice enough to participate in our fan letter project this spring. The illustration of UEKAN in high school is so incredibly cute, so if anyone hasn’t seen it yet, please check it out!
Favorite Seme
Mr. Ogino from Luria’s My Noons and Midnights Are for You
Sou: Vtuber manager and workaholic Mr. Ogino is the ideal seme in my eyes. He’s supportive, capable, utterly devoted to his uke (and Vtuber talent) Mayo, and, of course, HAWT (I am eternally grateful to Luria-sensei for including so many great ass shots of the seme as well — seme ass is an underappreciated delicacy, and I will eat it up every chance I get). He gives off a levelheaded, totally-in-control vibe when he first puts the moves on Mayo, but I appreciate how expressive he becomes as they deepen their physical and emotional relationship (I get it, man… I wouldn’t know how to handle all that Mayo either). Did I mention he’s hot? I have no idea how an overworked Vtuber manager gets so ripped, but I’m here for it. But most attractive of all is how he always knows how to care for Mayo in precisely the way he needs — be it making sure he’s taking care of himself, giving him words of encouragement when his confidence is low, or satisfying him ~sexually~. Fans of the adorable Mayo can surely rest easy knowing he’s in Ogino’s good hands (literally).
King Shihark from Etsuco Ozu’s Carnal Incarnation -Reincarnated Into Another World To **** You-
Ames: I wanted to take this opportunity to rep my man Shihark. He’s ridiculous and weird and kind of a pervert, but he’s also incredibly kind and respectful. Even when he’s faced with (and falls for) the only man in the world who isn’t instantly attracted to him, he’s careful to show his affection while respecting Nokuta’s boundaries. I love how supportive he is of Nokuta’s dreams, even when Nokuta doesn’t take him seriously at first. Also, who doesn’t love a good weirdo loser seme? I know comedic BL doesn’t sell as well (at least not on our platform…) but I can’t recommend this series enough. Come for the weird Isekai premise, stay for the silly Chiikawa references (and some STELLAR, hilarious localization choices from BL team member Yomogi)!
Thanatos from Hare Takizawa’s Redoing My Youth In Another World -The God Of Death Is My Fanboy-
Yomogi: Did you see how obsessive and protective he is of Makoto? Did you see how cute he is when he holds up his hand-made idol uchiwa?? Did you see the look he makes when staring longingly at his crush!? Thanatos gets an A+ (because… academy. Heh.) in my book as a tsundere seme. And… for those of you who continue reading despite countless moments of emotional edging by our dear Thanatos and Makoto, a sweet reward awaits when they finally… ya know…👀 (Ames’ note: make sure to read Sou’s review!)
Kumazawa from Kou Hirokawa’s We’re Not Cut Out to Be Lovers
Agedashi: I really like people who may not seem it at first, but are actually very earnest and serious……
Hasuki from Zutsuuyaku’s Indulging The Insatiable Pup
Tofu: It’s already amusing that he’s named Hasuki (蓮樹) because he’s a husky. But, more than that, his human form even has the dignified VIBE of a husky. I really love that about his character! Adding dog ears to such a cool, sexy character is just next level. ❤️
As someone who LOVES large dog breeds, whenever I see cool breeds like huskies or shepherds I think to myself “what would they look like if they had human forms?”
Favorite Uke
Akifumi Mitsuya from Kitahala Lyee’s The Golden Bee Drops Into Honey
Sou: Sliding in just on time to qualify for this year’s Renties with a Christmas Eve release date is The Golden Bee Drops Into Honey Volume 2, which happens to feature my personal Uke of the Year, the one and only Akifumi Mitsuya. I’ve mentioned my adoration of him before, but I must reiterate that his sexy older bottom charm is not the only thing I love about him (though it certainly is the icing on the trauma-ridden cake that is his character). In this volume, we learn about Akifumi’s past which has shaped him irrevocably, and get to see him finally be vulnerable in the presence of Shuto — who’s clearly become more than just his “pet dog.” Akifumi is not a particularly “good” or “kind” man, and I won’t attempt to excuse his actions — but he is a complex character whose messy emotions and complicated motivations make him a compelling half to this bittersweet love story. As much as I like bright and sunny ukes, it’s harder to find such a well-written tortured soul uke with so many layers to peel back. I’m excited for Akifumi’s story to conclude in Volume 3 because ultimately, despite the problematic things he’s done, I can’t help but hope he gets his happy ending.
Hikage from Machiba’s Me, Fall For You?
Ames: As frequent followers of our social media may know, I love me a pissy lil bitch uke. Give me all the snotty, bratty, bitchy, cold, tsun bottoms. I crave them like some might crave chocolate. So of course I was a goner when it comes to Hikage. Extremely closeted and traumatized by past experiences with homophobia, Hikage works for his grandpa’s café but is otherwise essentially a shut-in with no friends and definitely no boyfriend. He’s rude and aloof and isn’t interested in letting anyone in. So when Kiki becomes a regular customer—entirely out of the closet and proud and constantly throwing away every relationship he just doesn’t “vibe” enough with—Hikage hates him on principle. While Kiki is a total asshole, though, he’s also incredibly attractive—and the only other gay man Hikage knows. But, can Hikage—who’s terrified of rejection—let his walls down enough to let Kiki in? And can Kiki even be trusted? People who like BL that openly touches on LGBTQ+ themes will really like this series, because Hikage’s trauma is extremely real and extremely sad, which makes it all the more powerful when he’s able to work past it.
Tomoya from Akimitu’s Reborn As A Character In A Dating Sim On Hard Mode
Yomogi: Despite getting a vibrator teleported into his ass, he stays so positive and likable. I commend him for being such a good sport regardless of all the wacky situations he ends up in because of the mischievous Fairy Cat.
Seiji Nakahara from Guri Nojiro’s It Was The End Of Spring
Agedashi: Seeing a seemingly unflappable older man get thrown off balance by a younger guy’s straightforward, sincere feelings is just so good, so……
Takatora from Teno Amatsuki’s The Wolf & Tiger’s Insatiable Youth
Tofu: What’s up with this adorable tsundere…!? Despite being introduced as the son of a yakuza boss, he’s incredibly pure-hearted. I absolutely love the scene where he blushes after catching a glimpse of Shiro’s abs. He’s just soooo cute…
Favorite Up-and-Coming Author
Kou Mizutani
Sou: This series immediately piqued my interest with its unique art style and ~taboo~ kink content. Pain kink isn’t something I’d usually seek out in my BL, but the dynamics between the couple and the ero scenes that skillfully depict the intersection of pain and pleasure had me aching (heh) for more at the end of each chapter. At 5 chapters long, this story’s on the short side, but with Mizutani-sensei’s effective storytelling, it left quite an impression on me. I’m aware of another Kou Mizutani series currently in the process of being translated, and from what I’ve seen of it so far I just know I’m going to like it already. I can’t wait for more of Sensei’s work to drop on Renta!, and for more fans to discover what they bring to the BL manga world!
Hina Inami
Ames: Hina Inami hasn’t released much. Currently, we only have one of their series on Renta! (Beware The Haters In Love) with another in the wings (Ore no Kawaii, Homeraretagari-kun), but there’s just something about their character writing that I really vibe with. They write really shitty guys, but not in a way that makes me hate them—instead, similar to mangaka like Harada, they’re just such fail-ass sons that I can’t help but adore them. I also just love their representation of the menhera-ness of streaming culture in Japan, with all its hyper-stylish disillusioned young people. You can just tell Hina Inami is a real one writing about what they know and are interested in and want to see, and honestly that’s my favorite thing to see in BL mangaka.
Deme Kingyobachi
Yomogi: While this Sensei has a few manga under their belt in Japan, My Instructor Won’t Yield made its debut to English Renta! this year. The story made quite a splash in the English fandom as well for its “Will they/Won’t they?” development, kyun moments, and characterization. This is also the very first BL I’ve read featuring a driving instructor, which was nice and refreshing!
Sasaki
Agedashi: Even in Japanese, Sasaki has only released one BL title: It’s Time For A Snack!! I want to read more by them!
Amazing Art
Dear Demon King by Emu Soutome
Sou: Emu Soutome’s art never fails to amaze me, but the fantasy setting of this book creates ample opportunity for Soutome-sensei to draw all kinds of magical creatures, making for some creative and eye-catching designs that completely immerse you in this gem-studded world. As impressive as always is Soutome-sensei’s attractive character designs, which are absolutely captivating — I mean, just look at Kougyoku’s figure in that corset and boots combo… DAMN! 🥵
Gal-kun Will Definitely Fall in Love! by Akasaka
Ames: I’ve been a fan of Akasaka ever since I happened upon the volume release of Tora no Ko ga ♂ na no ni Sematte kuru Hanashi during a 2019 trip back form Kyoto. I figured it could be my shinkansen reading material (don’t worry, I always find a quiet corner while reading BL in public…) and instantly fell for it—characters, story, art, everything. Akasaka’s art is so clean and rounded and beautiful, and the gentle linework adds so much to the characterization and overall vibe. The backgrounds are just detailed enough to flesh out the scenes without overshadowing the characters. Also, the way Akasaka draws their blushing faces is SO cute. I love everything about it.
Bittersweet Bliss With A Chocolatier by Yan
Yomogi: A buff zaddy and a younger twink, all beautifully drawn by one of my favorites, Yan-sensei. Not only do they excel in capturing the thicc™️ bodies of the MCs, but they also do a wonderful job depicting the process of making chocolate, which takes an essential place in the plot. You can really tell that a lot of research went into creating this manga! (See also: Sou’s review!)
Backstore Lovers by noji
Agedashi: From tanuki to deep-sea creatures, there are so many different living things featured in this book, all of which are so beautifully drawn I can’t help but laugh. Both the art and story are so beautiful, it’s an amazing ride from start to finish.
Dorm Fantasies With My Resident Advisor by Machiba
Tofu: The main couple has such beautiful faces and muscled bodies…! Every single page is as beautiful as the last, leaving you with an incredible sense of fulfillment by the end.
Favorite Renta! Title
Hajime, Masamune, and Tits by Hiyori Nagatsuki
Sou: If you haven’t noticed yet from my never missing a chance to share it on this BLog, I love me some tits — and I love how Hajime’s tits are practically their own character in the story, thus earning a place right in the book title!
Lost & Undefiled: Lessons in Sensuality by Wataru Nagi
Ames: This is a perfect showcase of how we have to work around overtly sexual titles because it makes them almost impossible to advertise. The original title is “Lost Virgin: How to Sex,” which is cute in Japanese but sounds sus as hell once it hits the English market. So you have to get a little creative and change the wording but still keep it snappy and interesting and as close to the artist’s vision as possible, and I think they did a great job with this one. (Sou is the one who came up with “Lessons in Sensuality” iirc!)
Trapped In An Elevator! -Two Hot Salarymen, Going Up!- by Kurumi Otsuki
Yomogi: One of our followers pointed out this fact on X (thank you for making me chuckle!), but just how long are they stuck in this elevator? Are they going up the Empire State Building? The Burj Khalifa?? They’ve been going up for 29 chapters…
Leg-Locking Hunky Maids -Sexy Heartthrobs- by Ikuyasu
Ann: Knowing the Japanese title, I was wondering “how on earth are they going to translate this…!?” But it turned into such a silly, fun translation that it made me laugh. 😂 Whoever decided on the title is amazing! Translating “ecchi ecchi kyun” as Sexy Heartthrobs was a great choice lol.
Tsunderella’s Expedition by Nabara Shoko
Agedashi: A more literal translation of the Japanese would have just been “tsundere prince” so I was blown away by the creativity lol
Favorite Cover
Alpha Held Down By A Hungry Sigma by wakke
Sou: Everything about this cover is just so eye-catching. The bright yet sultry solid orange background, the poses and expressions of the characters, the word/symbol “Sigma” which dares to shake up the Omegaverse as we know it, the SOCK GARTERS (!!!)…. A glance is all you need to be drawn in and want to see exactly how this sexy alpha finds himself in the submissive position.
The Alpha’s Bride by Kaoru Iwamoto & Kanae Yukimura
Ames: I know it’s cliched, but the only way I can describe Kanae Yukimura’s artwork is “ethereal.” The characters are just so beautiful, and the coloring and composition is stunning—each cover looks like it belong in an art museum or in coffee table book of art prints. All of them are beautiful in their own way, but my favorite is absolutely volume 4—especially after the difficulties the both of them endure (poor Riku specifically), it’s so rewarding to see the love and sincerity in their expressions. The lighting and the white veil make Riku look absolutely angelic.
Eat Me By The Forkful by Murooka
Yomogi: As I mentioned in an earlier BLog post, I have hit my emo BL phase this year, and I absolutely love the yandere vibe that this cover gives off. The word “codependency” and the seme’s gaze that looks empty and dead were more than enough to catch my attention…!
Look What I Dragged In With The Cat by Nekochaduke
Ann: The second I saw the cover, I almost said “so cute!” out loud without thinking. The colors are so gentle, the characters look so charming, the overall design is really nice—everything about this cover is the best. It’s not just the actual image, though—I also really love the font choice and cover design for the English version!
Double Beastly Trouble by yanase seno
Agedashi: There are three different covers in the initial series, all of which are beautifully posed. Seriously, the bodies look like they could be straight out of a reference book. I also really like the lettering for the title.
It Was The End Of Spring by Guri Nojiro
Tofu: I’m completely captivated by the cover—it’s beautiful and also has a fleeting fragility to it, just like the cherry blossoms in spring…🌸
Favorite Couple
Souma & Keiichi from Riita Yui’s Showered With His Loving Thoughts
Sou: Have I ever mentioned how much I love idiots? If you’re a sucker for the “(lovable) fools in love” trope, this couple is for you. Keiichi and Souma are two perfectly capable businessmen whose respective love lives just happen to be dumpster fires — Keiichi doesn’t realize he’s been engaging in fuckboy behavior and can’t understand why his relationships never last, while Souma’s Resting Bitch Face and cold attitude toward Keiichi belie his true feelings for him. A drunken night together, plus some magical mind-reading powers (that are only activated when Keiichi has a dick up his ass, it seems…) act as the catalyst for their love story, and they grow closer in their own clumsy way from there. There are misunderstandings that sometimes lead to drama, and other times to fun sexytimes, but whatever trouble brews you soon come to realize they just love each other too much to ever let go — making them the perfect comfort couple. Souma’s over-the-top obsession with Keiichi is a perfect match for Keiichi’s tsundere attitude (you know he secretly loves being doted on by his BF), and together they’re as cute and dumb as a lovey-dovey couple can be.
Takashi & Rei from wakke’s Alpha Held Down By A Hungry Sigma
Ames: This manga caught my attention from the very beginning, As Sou pointed out, the cover is extremely eye-catching with the dynamic posing, bright coloring, attractive characters, and beautiful art. And, as all our Twitter followers pointed out, the concept of “Sigma” in the JP omegaverse is very unique. (Though I learned they have a similar concept in Korean omegaverse! #themoreyouknow) So, I wasn’t sure what to expect going in. I was surprised by how adorable the characters are, and how sweet they act with each other. Takashi has been in love with Rei since the very beginning, all while Rei sees himself as “inferior” and unworthy of love and thus has difficulty accepting Takashi’s affection. I really loved the concept of Takashi’s attraction to Rei being so strong it can alter his biology—that’s some soulmate shit. The intimate moments between them are super sexy, but I think my favorite scenes between them are when they’re gentle and loving and shy with each other. These two are just too cute when they’re together.
Hinata & Toma from Miyako’s My Imperfect Marriage With A Childhood Friend
Yomogi: I share my love for this couple with Ames. What I love about them is that, from every interaction, I can truly FEEL how much they truly care for and love each other. Each time I saw either of them teary-eyed and emotional, I would almost cry… in the office… and share the scene with Ames in the work chat.
Tadaomi & Ren from Kusege’s My Classmate Ren-kun is Kinda Scary
Ann: They seem like they’d be complete opposites, which makes the fact that they’re so in love with each other even cuter! There are so many moments where you just want to shout “How are they not dating yet!?” but that just makes their dynamic and the distance between them all the more adorable.
Minato & Theo from Sasaki’s It’s Time For A Snack!!
Agedashi: In my years working for Renta! I’ve seen many types of demon BL (incubus, succubus, etc.), but I’ve never seen one where the HUMAN is the really horny one lol. It was adorable watching how weird Theo started acting once he realized his feelings for Minato. I loved how Minato was the more savvy between the two.
And that’s the end for our 2025 Staff Awards! We hope you get at least one good recommendation out of it. I know I’ve said it a million times, but it’s great that we have such varied taste in the department so we can make sure to cover as broad a spectrum as possible.
Hopefully in 2026 we’ll eventually have more time to post more reviews and rec posts! Sorry the BLog was so quiet through 2025, but hopefully all the background projects we have in the works will more than make up for it!
Thank you all so much again for a wonderful, BL-filled 2025, and here’s to an amazing 2026!
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