Fuyu no Semi - Recommendations

• Vol: 3; Ch: 12
• 1996

It is the mid-19th century, and a remarkably beautiful 18-year-old has been crowned King Ludwig II of Bavaria… In the midst of a confrontation with Prussia and Austria, Ludwig II retreats from reality into an exquisite world colored by the music of Wagner. Will he be rescued from this world of fantasy and madness or can he continue living this way?

• Vol: 5
• 1998 - 2006

In the turbulent final years of the Tokugawa Shongunate, Shieikan Dojo was the birthplace of one of Japan's most famous militias: the Shinsengumi. Many of the members have acheived legendary status for their skill, honor and devotion. Under the banner of "loyalty", they would sacrifice their lives for their ideals...

• Vol: 1; Ch: 5
• 2006

Set during the Keiou era of Japan. In the restlessness before the storm of revolution, the heir of a wealthy samurai family meets a beautiful young man.

• Ch: 3
• 2000 - 2001

It is the Bakamatsu and early Meiji Period. Akizuki Keiichirou and Kusaka Touma stand of opposite sides of the political scale of the time but still, something as fragile as the shell of a cicada binds these two men together in a tragic and cruel fate. A story of friendship, love and seperation as well as reunion and sacrifice.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 7
• 2011

Amakura Chigusa has been engaged to Aki-chan since he was very young, and he's been looking forward to marrying her his entire life, doing everything he can to become a man worthy of such a great bride as his Aki-chan. Unfortunately—he's never met her, as their parents agreed not to let their children meet one another until they were both 16 years old. But when Aki-chan's parents move abroad for work and she decides to stay behind in Japan, Chigusa's family takes her in, and the future bride and groom meet one another for the first time…

• Vol: 2; Ch: 9
• 1999

A basic story of love between the various members of the Shinsengumi, that mostly focuses on Okita Souji and Hijikata Toushizou. Mostly slapstick humour about the love shared between these two men; and how Hijikata tries his best to avoid the feelings he has for Okita.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 4
• 2018

Taking place at the beginning of the Meiji period, Ichinosuke works as a second-story attendant in Yoshiwara and feels gloomy for making a living putting women through awful things. He spends his days hiding how he feels until one day, a slightly different client, Tojiro, shows up asking to see robes more than the women in his shop. Tojiro's pure eyes and behavior annoy Ichinosuke, so he decides not to interact with him after that, but Tojiro sees his true side and begs to be his friend... A love story that quietly unfolds between a sweet and simple craftsman dyer and a stubborn attendant at a Meiji-era brothel.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 5
• 2012 - 2013

Akira and Motoharu used to play together as children and shared a special, close relationship – but after one of the boys confesses to the other, the two drifted apart. Now in university, the pair reconnects once more, and can't help but revisit their feelings for each other. Then, Shouta and Youichi now live together happily, and the time has come to introduce Shouta to Youichi's family. But with the duo nervous about coming out publicly, and Youichi's sister fawning over Shouta, what are the men to do? 

• Vol: 1; Ch: 6
• 2000

Haruhiko and Kenichi are 17 year old high school delinquents who are inseperable best friends. They've a reputation around Shibuya for being guys you don't want to mess with. Lately, Haruhiko has been frustrated, getting into more fights than usual, insulting women, and ditching Kenichi. Haruhiko can't admit his problem and Kenichi is at a loss for what to do, and soon things spiral out of control. Can their friendship survive? Or will it change forever?

• Vol: 4; Ch: 25
• 2009 - 2012

Skipping class on the rooftop one day, Shunpei's best friend Fumi tells him he thinks he might be gay. All set to freak out, Shunpei's a bit nonplussed when Fumi's confession turns out... to have nothing to do with him at all! In fact, Fumi's already going out with someone else. Cue adolescent meltdown.