Gokuraku Cafe - Recommendations

• Vol: 1+; Ch: 9+
• 2018 - ?

The stoic guy in the black suit is a dork who likes sweets? As a manager in a fancy cake cafe "Kuma Purin," I was told that liking manly things does not suit me. One day, this mysterious man with eyes like a killer came in front of my shop... It turned out he is a total opposite of myself!

• Vol: 5
• 2003

This manga takes place a few years after the two lead males have graduated from high school. One of them came out in high school, and the other was a scary senpai who kind of took care of him. But now they meet at the same office, several years later, where the kouhai has yet to come out of the closet...

• Vol: 1; Ch: 6
• 2011

Keiichi works at a cafe with a particularly handsome wait staff, and lately he's had the feeling that someone is following him on the way home. One day Keiichi decides to face his stalker head on and it turns out to be Michiyuki, an art student who's exhibiting his art at the same cafe Keiichi is working at! But when Keiichi asks him why he's stalking him, his answer blows Keiichi away...

• Vol: 1; Ch: 5
• 2006

Shusuke has just been reunited with his best friend from high school, Atsushi, after many years apart. The problem for Shusuke is that Atsushi is his secret crush he's been trying so hard to forget about all these years. Will Shusuke take this opportunity to finally reveal his feelings? And just what are Atsushi's feeling for Shusuke?

• Vol: 2+; Ch: 9+
• 2021 - ?

Mikami Kotoha (26) is a chef. She was sexually harassed at the Italian restaurant where she worked and submitted her resignation. She decides to renovate her grandma's shop and make it her own. She proceeds with preparations with Hirosawa-san (28), who was introduced to her by her older brother, but she was in a pinch because of her grandpa's opposition. To Hirosawa-san, who kindly helps her in such a predicament, unexpectedly heart wrings. And finally the day comes before the cafe opens—

• Ch: 40
• 2020 - 2021

Woojin is so good with animals you could call him human catnip! But, thanks to his gloomy appearance and shy personality, he has a hard time connecting with other people. On the opposite end of the spectrum is Sangyoon, the kind, bright and handsome owner of an animal cafe. He meets Woojin by chance and is enthralled by the way he immediately bonds with animals. He ends up inviting Woojin to come work for him at the cafe. Woojin falls for him at first sight but is unable to work up the courage to make a move! Will Woojin ever end up with Sangyoon who he so longs to be with?

• Vol: 2; Ch: 10
• 2018 - 2022

After graduating from high school, Chiharu returns to Tokyo to start university, and spend another summer with his now-boyfriend Wataru. The two boys might be busy with their part-time jobs and schoolwork, but they’re living in the same city again at last, which sets off new sparks and adventures. In addition to their usual weekend movie plans, they shake things up with a night out at a fireworks festival before continuing their summer pilgrimage to a deserted island. And then, when Wataru misses the last train home, he spends the night at Chiharu’s. In return, Chiharu asks for just one thing…

• Ch: 2
• 2010

In order to overcome his debilitating fear of cats, Natsumi Hayato goes to visit a cat cafe. But could his reaction to one of the staff he meets there be even more difficult to conquer than his phobia?

• Vol: 1; Ch: 5
• 2002

Baby-faced college student Miwa jumps at the chance to work at the elite restaurant. Being trained by strict Himekura is hard, but Miwa admires the elegant waiter and ignores the rumors that Himekura is the owner's lover. But accidentally witnessing a tender moment between them has repercussions for Miwa he never anticipated...

• Vol: 1; Ch: 10
• 2012

Lately, a guy has been coming around to talk a lot to straight-laced library employee, Fukagawa. Oosawa is the manager of some very popular nightclubs and lives in a completely different world from Fukagawa. But no matter how Fukagawa acts coldly, Oosawa doesn't lose hope and every time he's touched, contrary to his demeanor, his heart stirs... The bittersweet romance of an obstinate heart gently coming apart.