bad boy

Shoujo and Josei manga featuring bad boys.

screenshot from the manga "love thats an understatement". The male lead plays with the heroines hair as he leans forward playfully.

Love, That’s an Understatement

Name: Love, That’s an Understatement
Mangaka: Fuji Momo

Volumes: 5 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Kodansha (Digital and Print)
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Comedy
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
Spare eraser? Check. Extra folding umbrella? Check. First aid kit? Check. Cool and collected high school student Risa Amakawa has something in her heavy bag for every situation and the last thing she needs or knows how to ask for is anyone’s help. When she saves a beat-up delinquent in the park one rainy evening, she refuses any sort of repayment.

But it turns out that saving the notorious Zen Ohira buys her the attention of some unsavory characters. As Zen keeps swooping in to help her out of one pickle after another, her feelings about relying on anyone but herself and her feelings toward Zen slowly begin to change. A new romcom from the author of Lovesick Ellie.
–Manga Updates

Graphics Rating: 3/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

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screen grab from I, An Introverted Omega, Became The Mate Of A Delinquent Alpha

I, An Introverted Omega, Became The Mate Of A Delinquent Alpha

Name: I, An Introverted Omega, Became The Mate Of A Delinquent Alpha
Mangaka: Kodaka Kazuma

Volumes: 1 (Complete)
Licensed: DLSite (Digital-Censored)
Type: Manga
Genre: Smut
Age Group: Mature (18+H)

Summary:  
A favorable matchmaking offer comes out of the blue to the around 30 years old omega protagonist Kurumi.
She decides to become the mate of Shizuru, a fierce looking alpha from a distinguished family, but…?
–Manga Updates

Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

Opinion: Ok this is straight up an “H” smut series so my review is based on that genre. The bar is much lower.

I love the art it’s super unique! It feels rough it some ways but it really works I love it. Especially the love and care that was put into developing the male leads look.

The plot is very cute for an omegaverse series. It follows the couple through their marriage as they get to know eachother. I really loved it. The 18+ stuff was really well done as well.

Final Rating: 4/5

Extra: n/a

Purchase:
DLSite (Does not take all western credit cards so I wouldn’t say it’s fully licensed…)

Screenshot from Beast Master the manga. The heroine holds the male lead in her arms while smiling

Beast Master

Name: Beast Master
Mangaka: Motomi, Kyousuke

Volumes: 2 (Complete)
Licensed: Viz (2 Volumes: Digital (App) / Paperback)
Type: Manga
Genre: Comedy
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
Leo Aoi looks like a crazy animal with wild eyes, and he goes berserk whenever he feels threatened and sees blood. That doesn’t stop animal-lover Yuiko Kubozuka from befriending him, however. In fact, Yuiko is the only person Leo will listen to when he has one of his violent fits…

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Graphics Rating: 3/5
Plot Rating: 3/5

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Killing Line by Satoshi Morie, the male lead carries the heroine in his arms as she leans into him nervously

Killing Line

Name: Killing Line
Mangaka: Satoshi Morie

Volumes: 3 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Kodansha (2 Volumes: Digital)
Type: Manga
Genre: Josei/Smut
Age Group: Mature

Summary:  
Abandoned on her 18th birthday by her absent single father, Mako struggles to make ends meet. When her friend offers to introduce her to a sugar daddy for a casual dinner and some conversation, it all seems straightforward and simple. Little does Mako know, someone else has their sights set on her date—a ruthless assassin on a mission to take out his target and leave no witnesses… Before she realizes it, Mako’s late-night liaison turns into a deadly encounter with a contract killer, and now, she’ll need to think fast, be resourceful, and turn on the charm to survive. Can she melt the heart of a cold-blooded hit man or will this potential beau get the best of her?
–Manga Updates

Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

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Nana Komatsu and Nana Osaki by Ai Yazawa

Nana

Name: Nana
Mangaka: Ai Yazawa

Volumes: 21 (Hiatus)
Licensed: Viz (21 Volumes: Digital/Paperback)
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Slice of Life
Age Group: Older Teen

Summary:  
Nana Komatsu is a young woman who’s endured an unending string of boyfriend problems. Moving to Tokyo, she’s hoping to take control of her life and put all those messy misadventures behind her. She’s looking for love and she’s hoping to find it in the big city. Nana Osaki, on the other hand, is cool, confident and focused. She swaggers into town and proceeds to kick down the doors to Tokyo’s underground punk scene. She’s got a dream and won’t give up until she becomes Japan’s No. 1 rock’n’roll superstar.

This is the story of two 20-year-old women who share the same name. Even though they come from completely different backgrounds, they somehow meet and become best friends. The world of Nana is a world exploding with sex, music, fashion, gossip and all-night parties.

–Manga Updates

Graphics Rating: 5/5
Plot Rating: 5/5

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