#queer manga

[paintingpuff]

I'm late to the aro positivity party but thought I could shout out a manga I read this year, I Want to be a Wall!

It's about an aroace woman (who is really into BL) and a gay man being arranged into a marriage and how they navigate that, growing closer and kind of becoming a QPR.

The stuff that really got to me was the discussion of the woman's experience with her asexuality (and aromanticism though that isn't explicitly labeled), how it connects to her media tastes and the way people have hurt her in the past. It was all absolutely heartbreaking.

A fun detail I also like is how the pair act out romantic tropes (Gift of Magi style misunderstanding, paranoia about "cheating,"), but they are all done through a platonic context.

(Ex. Even though they're not in romantic love, he still feels upset at the idea of losing their bond, or her getting hurt by someone he doesn't know.)

There's not too many chapters of it out, unfortunately (only like two volumes), but the ones I read are very enjoyable and I'd love to put this on other people's radar!

(btw, I got this manga rec from this video, and there's more in it!)

Asexual Manga and their Powerful Visibility

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=urXrwYmMdgA

#aromantic #asexual #queer #queer manga #aromantic manga #aromanticism #lgbtqia #gay #manga recommendation #i want to be a wall #gay manga #puff talks

[fandomsandfeminism]

(Please do not be wildly freaked out by the volume 1 cover art, I PROMISE.)

This manga is so freaking good yall. I started it ages ago, but only recently got around to reading the last 2 volumes. (There's only 5 total.)

It's so good. It's so cute. The found family queer community wholesome vibes are so strong. I love the way the manga gives space for so many different queer experiences to be explored and seen with respect and kindness.

Like, I'm not kidding. I'd rank this up there in terms of A+ queer manga.

Other recommendations:

#pride #queer #queer manga #love me for who i am

[mariameetsboy]

#the summer hikaru died #hikaru ga shinda natsu #hikaru indou #hsgn #official art #animanga #manga #queer manga #tshd #yoshiki tsujinaka #genderbent #genderswap

[duncanor]

I still don't understand why Trigun was never mentioned anywhere on queer manga rec lists.. Like, even if you discard the gay and trans subtext,

Zazie and Elendira are right there. Like, that's canon rep. I've seen less popular animes/manga being recommended for less than that.

Why did Trigun fly under the radar that bad, I really don't get it.

#trigun #trimax #queer manga #Like I know zazie is basically a bunch of worms in a trench coat #But they still are canonically gender fluid like #They are #And Elendira is trans #And if you don't ignore the subtext #Vashwood is right there #And there's a lot of trans subtext for the twins #Like #This manga is queer as fuck #And it was popular 20 years ago!! #How did no one tell me about this #Huh #I can type right now queer manga rec and it will never be there #Why

[honeygriot]

My favorite Queer manga and anime I've gotten into this year

1. The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy At All

2. I'm in Love with the Villainess

3. How do we relationship?

4. Sasaki to Miyano

5. Reign of the Seven Spellblades

#the guy she was interested in wasn't a guy at all #sasaki to miyano #im in love with the villainess #how do we relationship #queer anime #queer manga #lgbt manga #lgbt anime #reign of the seven spellblades

[bleghxy]

Begging Skip to Loafer fans to read Ikoku Nikki or if you've never read either of them just read both of these. The characters in both are so well written. There's excellent queer representation in both. Both of these also put more value on platonic relationships than romance. Just read them both!!!

#skip to loafer #skip and loafer #ikoku nikki #mitsumi iwakura #iwakura mitsumi #sousuke shima #shima sousuke #mika egashira #egashira mika #yuzuki murashige #murashige yuzuki #makoto kurume #kurume makoto #nao chan #makio koudai #asa takumi #queer manga #lgbt manga

[gothing-up-the-neighborhood]

found this manga called “love the answer” by an asexual mangaka and i got to say this is the best manga i’ve ever read. it talks about asexuality and the expectations of queers and how it’s isolating to be asexual while also giving a huge understanding of the spectrum. everyone should read this at some point i’d beautiful

#asexual #asexuality #manga #anime and manga #queer writers #queer #queer community #queer pride #queer books #queer manga #this books is forever life changing

[haveyoureadthiscomic-poll]

#our dreams at dusk #shimanami tasogare #yuhki kamatani #seven seas #lgbt #lgbt manga #lgbt comic #queer manga #queer comic #queer comics #poll

[chuuyastinysock]

To Strip The Flesh is such a visceral, impactful short story collection that makes me eager to watch this mangaka & what new stories they produce. The first story about a trans guy and his ailing father is a particular favourite of mine as it doesn't shy away from showing the realities of Japanese trans person trying to be accepted by their family and within themselves but is also tinged with the sort of hopeful message I know will be meaningful to many going through similar struggles.

The author's words in the interview with Motigi, a gay writer, at the end of the book made me think deeply about childhood trauma, particularly for queer people, and how good intentions can cause the most pain.

Oto Toda' art is raw and mesmerizing, and there's a particular scene in the first story that really hit me with "this person gets it" and while I won't spoil it any more than that I will say it was inspired by the author's own experiences (as mentioned in the interview at the end but posting that would spoil it!).

Please, if you can, go pick up To Strip The Flesh by Oto Toda-you won't regret it!

#manga #queer manga #trans #transgender #manga review #sorta #i didnt write much but i hope this inspires u to give it a shot! #queer #to strip the flesh #lgbt #lgbtqia #trans rights

[sleepy-head-5]

Compilation of my favourite panels from She loves to cook She loves to eat, in no particular order:

i'm in love with them, your honour

(pt.4/4)

#she loves to cook and she loves to eat #tsukuritai onna to tabetai onna #tsukutabe #sakaomi yuzaki #manga panel #fav panels #yuri #yuri manga #queer manga #lesbian #asexual #sapphic #lesbeans on my toast #i got obsessed with this manga so y'all gonna pay the price

[kana-3]

#manga aesthetic #anime aesthetic #anime icons #manga icons #messy moodboard #icons #moodboard #queer manga #doukyuusei #classmates #hikaru kusakabe #rihito sajou

[maddiesbookshelves]

Manga rec time:

She Loves to Cook and She Loves to Eat, by Yuzaki Sakaomi

Alternate title: Useless Lesbian Cooks Too Much.

Original title: Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna / 作りたい女と食べたい女

Genres: Slice of Life, Romance, Girls Love

Themes: Food, Daily Life

Japanese volumes: 2 (Ongoing)

Cooking is how Nomoto de-stresses, but one day, she finds herself making way more than she can eat by herself. And so, she invites her neighbor Kasuga, who also lives alone. What will come out of this impromptu dinner invitation...?

This is a very sweet and funny story where we see Nomoto and Kasuga getting closer with each meal, leading to an eventual romance (there's only 2 books out so it's not quite there yet, but it's getting to it).

I love how Yuzaki-sensei explores womanhood in this too, with Nomoto's male coworker telling her she'd make a good girlfriend, a chapter where Nomoto is on her period, general expectations towards women, or men's reaction to Kasuga's eating habits.

Speaking of Kasuga, I'm so glad to see a main character who doesn't have a skinny waist and noodle limbs. She eats a lot and it shows but it's never depicted as a negative thing and Nomoto never even thinks about her weight. She only thinks about Kasuga's physique once when she wonders where she does her shopping since she's so tall. That's it.

Also! There's a live action adaptation coming out on November 29th, I'm definitely watching it!

French version under the cut

Titre original : Tsukuritai Onna to Tabetai Onna / 作りたい女と食べたい女

Genres : Slice of Life, Romance, Girls Love

Thèmes : Gastronomie, Quotidien

Volumes VO : 2 (En Cours)

Cuisiner permet à Nomoto de décompresser mais un jour elle se retrouve à préparer bien plus que ce qu'elle ne peut manger seule. Elle invite donc sa voisine Kasuga, qui vit seule elle aussi. Cette invitation inattendue pourrait bien avoir des conséquences surprenantes...

C'est une histoire tendre et drôle où on voit Nomoto et Kasuga se rapprocher avec chaque repas partagé, ce qui mènera éventuellement à une relation amoureuse (y'a que 2 tomes sortis donc on y est pas encore, mais ça va arriver).

J'aime beaucoup le fait que Yuzaki-sensei explore un peu ce que c'est d'être une femme, avec un collègue de travail de Nomoto qui lui dit qu'elle ferait une bonne petite-amie, un chapitre où Nomoto a ses règles, les attentes de la société envers les femmes, ou les réactions des hommes face aux habitudes alimentaires de Kasuga.

En parlant de Kasuga, je suis contente de voir une personnage principale qui n'a pas une taille de guêpe et des gressins à la place des membres. Elle mange beaucoup et ça se voit, mais ce n'est jamais montré de manière négative et Nomoto ne pense même jamais à son poids. La seule fois où elle pense au physique de Kasuga, c'est pour se demander où elle fait son shopping vu qu'elle est grande. C'est tout.

Aussi ! Ils vont sortir une adaptation en drama le 29 novembre, je vais absolument le regarder !

#she loves to cook and she loves to eat #tsukuritai onna to tabetai onna #tsukutabe #yuzaki sakaomi #manga #manga racs #manga recommendation #manga review #girls love #shoujo ai #japanese gl #gl #lesbians #queer manga #lgbt manga #french #booklr #almost wrote booblr instead lmao fitting #books #book recs #book reviews

[mariameetsboy]

#manga #queer manga #the summer hikaru died #tshd #hsgn #hikaru ga shinda natsu

[skribbled]

Got the last volume!

Ok so I just go the last volume and.

THEY ACTUALYY CONFIRMED IT!!?!. I guess it was pretty obvious, but given how manga usually is, I was sure I would have to just leave it as a headcannon ><

Im honestly pretty glad they explicitly showed this because i feel the approach this manga takes a lot of the time with just showing Tomoko’s perspective and leaving what exactly the boys are feeling and going through somewhat ambiguous doesn’t feel as great when its applied to an orientation so often erased and ignored like asexuality.

#Ive been following this manga since it first started coming out physically in english so this is kind of a big deal to me #Good manga. Would recommend #Especially if you’re interested in reading a comfy queer focused manga that isnt centered around romance #i think our son is gay #Uchi no musuko wa tabun gay #Manga #queer manga #asexual #asexuality #aspec #my post #I do feel like his new hairstyle is kinda a downgrade tho…

[franticvampirereads]

This was so cute! I loved that Hirano was completely oblivious about Kagiuras feelings, but also somehow kind of has a little crush on him? It was so funny and had me giggling. I also really appreciate Hanzawa seeing right through both of them and just cringing about what dumb dumbs these two were being. I really liked this one and I can’t wait to see what kind of shenanigans Hirano and Kagiura get into in this series. Volume one is getting four out of five stars from me! 😊

#hirano and kagiura #booklr #manga #reading #books #hirano to kagiura #read #book #bookish #queer manga #lgbtq+ manga #bl manga #boys love manga #contemporary romance #books and plants #books and nature #reading outside #books and trees

[bleghxy]

some queer manga centered around grief

#composing spring in this room where cherry blossoms bloom #haru tsuzuru sakura saku kono heya de #this monster wants to eat me #watashi wo tabetai hitodenashi #ikoku nikki #hiraeth the end of the journey #hiraeth wa tabiji no hate #lgbt manga #lgbtq manga #queer manga #gl manga #yuri manga #queer themes #lgbt themes