I'd also suggest 'Yuri!!! on Ice' if you consider it in the BL - adjacent category. It has strong male - male relationships and is a very popular anime that has novelizations. 'History3: Trapped' is a Taiwanese BL drama with a novel adaptation that's not too complex and can be a good entry point for those new to BL novels.
For beginners, 'Heartstopper' is a great start. It's very sweet and easy to understand. Then there's 'Given'. The music element makes it interesting. 'Love by Chance' is also suitable. It has a simple story that's easy to follow.
Sure. 'Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom' is a great choice for beginners. It has a good balance between the BL elements and an interesting historical setting. The story is easy to follow and the characters are likable.
I'd recommend 'Given'. It's a really accessible BL novel. The story revolves around a high - school music club and the relationships that develop within it. It has a great balance of romance, music, and friendship, which makes it easy for new readers to get into the BL genre.
Sure. 'Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight' is a good one. It has a simple yet engaging plot about two guys falling in love. The characters are relatable and the story is easy to follow.
'No. 6' is a great start for beginners. It has an interesting dystopian setting and the relationship between the two male leads is complex and fascinating. It offers a different take on BL novels compared to more typical high - school - based ones, which can be really appealing to those new to the genre.
Sure. 'Nekopara' is a good start. It has a relatively light - hearted story. The characters are cute, and the art is appealing. It doesn't have overly complex plots which makes it easy for beginners to get into.
Sure. 'Sword in the Gourd' is a good start. It has a simple yet engaging plot and the BL relationship is not too complex for beginners to understand. It's set in a fantasy world with elements of magic and sword - fighting.
A good beginner - friendly BL novel is 'Seven Days: Monday - Sunday'. It has a short and sweet story that doesn't have too much complexity. The relationship development is really nice. Another option is 'Love Stage!!'. It has an interesting premise with a young boy who has to act in a BL drama and what follows is a cute love story.
Sure. 'Heartstopper' is a great choice for beginners. It has a very sweet and innocent portrayal of a BL relationship. It's also in the form of a graphic novel, which makes it easy to follow. Another one is 'Bromance Book Club'. It has a fun and light - hearted story about a group of men who read romance novels to improve their relationships. 'Red, White & Royal Blue' is also a good start. It has a charming story set in a political backdrop and the relationship between the two main characters is really engaging.
Sure. 'Kiss Him, Not Me' is a great one for beginners. It has a light - hearted and comical story. The characters are fun and the art is really cute. It's an easy - to - follow visual novel that gives a good introduction to the BL genre.
Then there's 'Super Lovers'. The story is about Haru, who is asked to take care of Ren, a younger boy. As they grow up together, their relationship changes from a brotherly - like bond to something more romantic. The story is straightforward and the art style is appealing. It also has elements of family and how the characters' family backgrounds influence their relationship, which makes it an interesting read for those new to BL manga.