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Hige to Suzu to Shabondama
2018★ 7.6MANGA
RomanceSlice of Life
Hige to Suzu to Shabondama shares the Romance, Slice of Life genres and similar themes: Boys' Love, Primarily Adult Cast, LGBTQ+ Themes.
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JOY
ジョイ
By Etsuko2018MANGA16 ch.2 vol.Finished
Goh Akazaki is a 26-year-old man…who happens to be a shojo manga artist. His assistant is Yusuke Akune, who happens to be a mangaka in his own right. But when Goh accidentally finds out that Yusuke is gay, he’s thrown for a loop—what else about his friend doesn’t he know? And when Goh is asked to draw BL, he tries to pry into Yusuke’s experiences for inspiration…but when he is ultimately inspired by the idea of “unrequited love for Yusuke,” can he keep his own feelings out of the mix? (Source: Kodansha USA)
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What is JOY about?
Goh Akazaki is a 26-year-old man…who happens to be a shojo manga artist. His assistant is Yusuke Akune, who happens to be a mangaka in his own right. But when Goh accidentally finds out that Yusuke is gay, he’s thrown for a loop—what else about his friend doesn’t he know? And when Goh is asked to dr...
How many chapters does JOY have?
JOY has 16 chapters.
What genre is JOY?
JOY belongs to the Romance, Slice of Life genres.
What are the best manga similar to JOY?
The top manga similar to JOY include Hige to Suzu to Shabondama, Susumu×Minoru, My Love Mix-Up!. These share key genres and themes with JOY.