New Manga Series for the Year 2017
All new manga series reported for this year can be found here. You can sort them by the date they were reported to us, the rating, or based on how active the series was over the past month.
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Genre: Drama, Historical, Mystery, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life
From Square Enix:
Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she doesn’t long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a “curse” afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attention of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and solving mysteries.
Original Manga:
SquareEnix, Mechacomic
Official English
Note: Won the Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Award in 2019.
Rating: 8.75 (501 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #38 
(-11)
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural, Yaoi
Troubled writer Chiharu Izunome reluctantly returns to his rural hometown, hoping some R & R will refresh his creative juices. Instead of finding respite, he’s quickly entangled by an old promise to wed a local god!
Rin, the water dragon god to whom Chiharu has been betrothed, can be disarmingly friendly and charming, but inside lurks an animalistic ferocity. Knowing that he can’t escape Rin’s protective embrace, can Chiharu make himself fall in love with the god instead?
Rating: 8.5 (163 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #1679 (-228)
Genre: Drama, Psychological, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life
From Kodansha:
Yatora is the perfect high school student, with good grades and lots of friends. It’s an effortless performance, and, ultimately a dull one. But he wanders into the art room one day, and a lone painting captures his eye, awakening him to a kind of beauty he never knew. Compelled and consumed, he dives in headfirst and he’s about to learn how savage and unforgiving art can be.
Note: Nominated for the 12th Manga Taisho Awards in 2019, the 43rd Kodansha Manga Awards in 2019 and the 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2020. Won the 13th Manga Taisho Awards in 2020 and the 44th Kodansha Manga Award in the general category in 2020.
Rating: 8.5 (218 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #1607 (-99)
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life, Smut, Yaoi
From Renta!
Volume 1 - Seiji Tajima is a single, forty-something shop owner who's close friends with police officer Shin Nakamoto. Shin, who's just been assigned a patrol in Seiji's neighborhood, has known the older man since he was in high school - back when Seiji himself worked in the police force. Shin's harbored a crush on Seiji for years, but has convinced himself that their relationship is as good as it gets - until one day out of the blue, Seiji casually mentions the possibility of trying his luck with men... His simmering feelings suddenly brought to the boil, Shin shoves Seiji up against the wall, and...
Volume 2 - It's the long-awaited sequel to this smash-hit romance between a stoic young cop and his mischievous, happy-go-lucky senior! After ten years of pining, Shin's finally in a relationship with Seiji. They move in together, starting the life Shin had always dreamed of. This is pure happiness... Except, it's because they're together every day that some nights really test his patience...! And then other nights, they get too carried away...! Thus begins the second season of this tale of love and laughter starring two cops and one kitty!
Volume 3 - After a blissful New Year's, our favorite cop couple are more smitten than ever. Shin may be silent on the surface, but underneath, he's simmering with desire! And doesn't Seiji know it!? Seiji loves spoiling his younger lover and pranking him on a daily basis, but his antics always end up backfiring... It's the much-anticipated third season of this wildly popular series about a supremely well-endowed policeman who's ever faithful to his cute, playful older boyfriend!
Rating: 8.45 (184 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2007 (-196)
Genre: Drama, Historical, Psychological, Romance, Yaoi
Official English Translation
On a dark and snowy night, Sho-an drags home what he believes to be the corpse of a beautiful man. But, even though Sho-an is ready to reduce the body into medical supplies, he is dismayed to discover the body lives. Sho-an names his corpse-cum-patient Yuki and gains a houseguest that eats his food and keeps his bed warm throughout the year.
Has a spin-off called Neko to Matsu about Matsu and his brave cat.
Rating: 8.45 (116 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2695 
(+53)
Genre: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Smut, Yaoi
Volume 1: Recently dumped, and very straight, Shizuma tries to drink his sorrow away, only to wake up being spooned by a man!
When he explains to Minato, his drunken fling, that he doesn’t remember a thing about their night together, Minato secretly vows to seduce him again—and then dump him as revenge! But even the best-laid plans can go awry when Cupid has his way. (Source: Sublime)
Volume 2: Shizuma finds out about Minato’s plan—and subsequent wager—to seduce and then dump him. But when he rushes to Minato's apartment, an unknown man opens the door! Meanwhile, Minato is stuck wavering between his ever-deepening feelings for Shizuma and his deep-seated fear of falling in love. Can these two overcome misunderstandings and suspicion, or are there simply too many obstacles? (Source: Sublime)
Series Order:
1. Secret XXX
2. Therapy Game
3. Therapy Game Restart
Rating: 8.45 (254 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2066 (+14)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Historical, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Supernatural, Tragedy
Toranosuke fell in love with the servant Kaoru. For twenty years, they slowly developed their love for each other, thus a Showa couple of clumsy husband and muscle brained wife was born. They spend a lot of time together, and they begin to talk in a nostalgic manner in Toranosuke's hospital room. Gentle memories of a deeply in love husband and wife.
Original Manga
Rating: 8.35 (135 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2410 (+301)
Genre: Drama, Romance, School Life, Yaoi
After Kaname jokingly called out to his teacher Natori about him ogling male student, Natori was so shaken up he couldn't teach properly. Later when Kaname was called into Natori's office, Kaname confessed that he himself is gay and that Natori doesn't need to worry about rumors. Even though Kaname has no intention to blackmail Natori, he decidet that he'll spend his time teasing Natori.
Rating: 8.33 (162 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2208 (+1038)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen
From J-Novel:
A man dies alone after living a stagnant and fruitless life—but that's not where his story ends, as a boy named William is born into a land of fantasy and magic. Raised in a city of the dead by his new family - a mummy, a skeleton, and a ghost - he can remember glimpses of his past life, enough to know his time on Earth was wasted, and he vows not to let that happen again. Schooled in magic and combat, Will sets out on a journey to see the world. Along the way, he'll meet beings of all shapes and sizes. Each of these people has a story to tell and a lesson to teach Will about how to live his life to the fullest.
Official Web Version
Rating: 8.25 (238 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #1401 (-531)
Genre: Drama, Psychological, Romance, School Life, Shounen Ai
Taiga’s always worshiped the heroes he’s seen on TV. And now that he’s started high school, his fateful encounter with a certain girl compels him to make her his heroine. And she was known as the Madonna of the drama club, Maria. After seeing her perform on stage, Taiga falls head over heels and confesses his feelings to her and is tragically shot down. And to his surprise, the beautiful lady is actually a beautiful boy…
Rating: 8.24 (224 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2332 (+278)
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, School Life, Shounen, Supernatural
From Kodansha:
Welcome to Demon School. Hopeless pushover Iruma Suzuki has found himself in a devil of a predicament. His trashy parents have sold off his soul, and he now has to live and attend school in the Netherworld. But with his unique survival skills and doting demon grandfather’s support, Iruma will surely make it through this hellish experience. He’ll just need to subjugate rival classmates, summon familiars, and more, all while never revealing that he’s human. Easy as aleph, bet, gimel, right?
Rating: 8.22 (317 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #505 (-38)
Genre: Drama, Mature, Psychological, Romance, School Life, Seinen
From Kodansha:
Yoshino grew up the sheltered yakuza princess of the largest crime family in Osaka, the Somei. Due to her resting bitch face and dangerous family, no man has ever approached her. When her grandfather signs a truce with the Tokyo-based Miyama crime family, he offers her up as a truce bride to the Miyama leader’s grandson. Kirishima Miyama is popular, charming, and seems totally normal.
But behind his smile is a violent sadomasochist who thirsts for her dominance even more when she impresses him with her moxie. Even though she knows how bad yakuza can be, she’s stunned by Miyama’s viciousness. She can’t turn him down with the East-West peace treaty on the line so instead she steels herself to play ball.
Note: Won first place at the Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Taishou 2018 awards. Was nominated for the 46th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards (best General Manga Series).
Rating: 8.21 (302 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #240 (-36)
Genre: Drama, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Yaoi
Shuichirou is in the habit of sneaking into the terrace of his school building during lunch, while skipping class, or when he wants to put off going home. There, he often meets with Konno. Konno is a guy shrouded in rumour: with some saying he's dark and intimidating but others claiming he's a photography enthusiast and an unexpectedly nice guy.
Jealousy, envy, and an odd sort of mutual regard colours the interactions between these two young men: one who conceals his feelings behind a cheerful facade and the other whose simple-minded, pure-hearted demeanour makes his friend's previously avoidant existence rife with internal conflict...
Rating: 8.15 (217 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2866 (+195)
Genre: Drama, Romance, School Life, Smut, Yaoi
From Renta!
Chiaki and Kazuma have been brought up like brothers, but as they get older, their relationship starts to change. One night, when Chiaki's staying over, Kazuma is woken by strange sounds coming from the futon next to him, only to find Chiaki touching himself... Kazuma offers to help him out, and his touch confuses but excites Chiaki. As they touch one another, Kazuma sees a look on Chiaki's face he's never seen before... After they come down from their high, Chiaki avoids Kazuma's gaze because he doesn't want Kazuma to see how flushed he is, and also because he's finally realized his true feelings for his friend. Following on from that day, the two of them touch each other like it's some kind of game...
Rating: 8.13 (146 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2468 (+38)
Genre: Adult, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mature, Psychological, Supernatural, Tragedy, Yaoi
Makoto has long been ostracized because of his odd hobbies and a sexual kink others would see as disgusting. One day he finds a book on summoning demons and manages to summon the intimidatingly beautiful and rather chatty Archduke J. The demon offers to grant Makoto's deepest twisted desire in exchange for his life. Once Makoto has sated his demented appetites, he fulfills his end of the bargain, only to find he's been reborn as a monster…in hell!
Rating: 8.07 (124 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2129 (-88)
Genre: Drama, Josei, Slice of Life
The manga centers on 35-year-old novelist Makio Koudai and her 15-year-old niece Asa, who live together under one roof. Makio took Asa in on a sudden impulse after Asa's parents, which included Makio's older sister, passed away. The next day, Makio returns to her senses and remembers that she does not do well in the company of other people. So begins their daily life, as Makio attempts to acclimate to a roommate, while Asa attempts to get used to an adult that never acts like one. [ANN]
Note: Nominated for the 2019 and 2020 Manga Taishou award and the 2024 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.
Feel Web releases
Pixiv releases
Rating: 8.05 (80 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2021 (+8)
Genre: Drama, Romance, Yaoi
🔗 Renta!
A spin-off from Akai Ito no Shikkou Yuuyo.
Kaoru Kamisawa doesn't have your run-of-the-mill job. He makes his living by cutting ties for people by literally cutting the invisible string that connects them to each other. One day, he meets Hara, who comes to him in desparation to get a woman to stop stalking him. Hara is a little skeptical at first, but gradually starts having feelings for Kaoru. But, Kaoru knows it won't last. His special gift also robs him of his own "red string of fate" that connects a person to the partner they're destined for. Kaoru tries to keep Hara away, but can he...?
Rating: 8.05 (213 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2771 (+155)
Genre: Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Yaoi
Ichigaya and Tomoki are high school students, they don’t really know each other. One day Tomoki falls asleep during class and wakes up to find that the “cool” Ichigaya has painted his nails with a classmates polish. The only way to get it off is to go to the home of Ichigaya. There Tomoki steps into the lonely life of Ichigaya.
Rating: 8.02 (187 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2209 (+1015)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Harem, Josei, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life, Supernatural
From Seven Seas:
At the age of eight, Katarina, a girl of noble birth in another world, has an accident that unlocks her memories–of playing an otome game that’s exactly like the life she’s living now. There’s one problem: she realizes that she’s playing the role of the villainess, and only bad endings await her! What will it take for her to “break the game” and live a happy life?
Original Web Publication
Official English Release: Comixology/Kindle HD
Rating: 8.02 (283 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #1484 (-306)
Genre: Drama, Mature, Romance, Yaoi
Ethan lives a monotonous life trying to pay off his crippling debt—until the day Mike appears at the neighborhood laundromat looking worse for wear. Both men find themselves struggling to go on in different ways, and it’s these struggles that bring them together while simultaneously threatening to tear them apart.
Original Webcomic
Rating: 8.02 (187 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2736 (+245)
Genre: Drama, Historical, Shounen, Slice of Life, Supernatural
One fateful day, a girl time slipped into the Sengoku Era. It was an abrupt enough event to be dubbed god's whim, done to sate hellish boredom. The girl has no power to change the world. She was a very ordinary, common, and plain girl that can be found anywhere. And that girl can do no more than a single thing. Survive the Sengoku Era --- that's all.
Rating: 8.01 (105 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #1746 (-122)
Genre: School Life, Shounen Ai, Slice of Life
To escape his reputation as a misunderstood loner, Leo attends a university far from home. His attempts at making friends aren't going so well until he meets someone who recognizes him—friendly and laidback Junpei, who went to the same high school as he did. Can Leo break out of his shell and navigate his new friendship as it grows into something more? This Teen-rated BL tale will warm your heart.
Rating: 8 (171 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2897 (+290)
Genre: Drama, Romance, School Life, Shounen Ai
Chiharu Saeki and Wataru Toda are two high school students who share a common hobby. They love to watch movies. After they meet, they become fast friends until one day, their relationship takes a sudden twist. What does it mean to love someone? What can you really do about it? Follow the story of their adolescence and relationship as it unfolds through a brilliant summer.
Notes:
There are 3 volumes in the series but the second and third volume are under the title of: Kimi to Natsu no Naka of the original releases. The English version published by Kodansha has all 3 volumes under the title My Summer of You, and the digital extras are also included in the English release.
Official English Release: Kodansha, Renta
Rating: 7.99 (246 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2442 (+236)
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Smut, Yaoi
A paradise of sensuality, Shangri-La is a male brothel celebrating the glories of gay sex. Newly hired Apollo is in charge of getting the men ready for clients, but as a straight man, he’s a bit naive. Phi, one of the brothel’s most sought-after prostitutes, is tasked with getting him up to speed, but not before toying with him a bit. Too bad the rules of the brothel are clear—no orgasms, no penetration, and no falling in love! (Source: Sublime)
Official Translations: French, English
Rating: 7.99 (63 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #1366 (+717)
Genre: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Yaoi
From Hoshikuzuu Scans:
"You broke our promise, so I'm breaking up with you". Two people so in love in high school who decided to elope. Fifteen years later, Kusaka suddenly tells Mikuriya that they should break up. But why?! Mikuriya's so devoted to him, loves him so passionately and has never cheated on him. So he's stressing over this promise that he can't remember. It is then that he recalls a secret that he's never told Kusaka.
Rating: 7.96 (146 votes)
Activity: Stats Pos #2267 (+1076)
