Recommendations based on "Hitorijime My Hero 8"

The acclaimed global sensation, from one of Japan's most notable manga artists: the concluding volume in the story of Yaichi, his daughter Kana, and how their meeting Mike Flanagan—Yaichi's brother-in-law—changes their lives and their perceptions of acceptance of homosexuality in their contemporary Japanese culture.As Mike continues his journey of discovery concerning Ryoji's past, Yaichi gradually comes to understand that being gay is just another way of being human. And that, in many ways, remains a radical concept in Japan even today. In the meantime, the bond between Mike and young Kana grows ever stronger, and yet he is going to have to return to Canada soon—a fact that fills them both with impending heartbreak. But not before more than a few revelations come to light.

"It's been a full year since Usami and Misaki first got together, and what a year it's been! When Takahiro shows up again, will the embers of Usami's love flare up again? And a messy family dispute has Usami's cousin begging him to marry her, with Misaki caught in the middle! It looks like Usami's father wants Misaki out of the picture for good, but will their love be strong enough to fight it?"--Publisher's web site

In a world where humans and demihumans live together side by side... Kou is a half-werewolf, half-vampire who works at his mom's café. Because of a traumatic incident in childhood, Kou avoids making personal connections with humans for fear his vampiric nature might put them at risk... Until one day, his childhood friend, Itsuki, reappears in his life and — in spite of Kou's protests — becomes his coworker at the café! Itsuki is determined to rekindle their friendship, but Kou must keep his distance to avoid putting Itsuki in danger... again. So when Itsuki insists that Kou use him to "practice" drinking blood, Kou reluctantly agrees, only to realize his growing feelings for Itsuki— and Itsuki's newfound feelings for Kou— may result in an altogether different kind of craving... - CWs: explicit sexual content, blood, fantasy racism

This New York Times manga best seller series features handsome, manly men who have cute, girly hobbies!Asuka Masamune is a guy who loves girly things--sewing, knitting, making cute stuffed animals and reading shojo comics. But in a world where boys are expected to act manly, Asuka must hide his beloved hobbies and play the part of a masculine jock instead. Can Asuka ever show his true self to anyone, much less to Ryo Miyakozuka, the girl that he's falling for?Asuka's friend Juta needs to keep his identity as renowned shojo author Jewel Sachihana a secret, so why is he agreeing to do an autograph session?! The answer may lie in a letter from a certain fan...

The manga adaptation of the popular boys love light novel series, perfect for fans of school life romance, interpersonal drama, and underdog protagonists. Kiyoi and Hira have lived separate lives since that fateful high school graduation day kiss, but when they reunite again after so much time has passed, it's like no time has passed at all. Hira, once again worshipfully obsessed with his king Kiyoi, is now dedicated to following him at a distance for the rest of his life. Kiyoi, on the other hand, is bitterly coming to the realization that he wants Hira to want him... romantically. With Hira's lack of emotional comprehension skills and Kiyoi's stubbornness and pride, will the two of them be able to actually communicate their true feelings?

A 2-in-1 edition of the romantic-comedy series where a student council president secretly works at a maid café!As if being student council president of a predominantly male high school isn’t hard enough, Misaki Ayuzawa has a major secret—she works at a maid café after school! How is she supposed to keep her image of being ultrasmart, strong and overachieving intact once school heartthrob Takumi Usui discovers her double life?!Misaki and Takumi go on a double date with Sakura and Kuga to the hot springs! However, Misaki is still shaken up after learning about Takumi’s past. So what kinds of challenges await her when she unearths even more information about his family?

A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.Hayate owes a debt of gratitude to Hinagiku--the cute, sporty, and all around perfect-in-every-conceivable-way student body president--and as her March 3rd birthday draws near, the bankrupt butler tries hard to come up with an appropriate present. But with final exams on the horizon, will he have time to prepare Hinagiku a heartfelt gift and pass his classes? Later, an ancient curse makes Hayate appear as if he's wearing women's clothing--and if it isn't broken, Hayate will be doomed to live out the rest of his days in drag! But, seeing as he looks really cute in a maid's uniform, maybe that isn't a bad thing...

A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!A meteor has fallen somewhere near the Izu Peninsula, an area well known for its relaxing hot spring resorts. The tourist trade is thrown into a tizzy when word leaks out that this meteor also seems to have imbued the local hot springs with cosmic powers, including (but not limited to) the ability to raise one's grades or increase one's bust size. Who in their right mind would let a divine opportunity like this slip by? Everyone, from butlers to their masters, are now booking their trips to Izu, so Hayate better pack his toothbrush--it's going to be a bumpy ride.A meteor has fallen somewhere near the Izu Peninsula, an area well known for its relaxing hot spring resorts. The tourist trade is thrown into a tizzy when word leaks out that this meteor also seems to have imbued the local hot springs with cosmic powers, including (but not limited to) the ability to raise one's grades or increase one's bust size.

Coy and self-conscious high school student Karin Karino never paid much attention to boys until she met Kiriya, a popular student from a nearby boys' school. Karin and Kiriya embark on a romantic journey despite Karin's classmate Yuka's best efforts to sabotage their relationship, but Karin soon learns that living happily ever after isn't on the curriculum when she becomes Kiriya's center of attention, as well as embittered Yuka's bull's-eye on her dartboard of hate.This is it--the dramatic conclusion to Karin and Kiriya's up and down saga of young love! What will the future hold? Will Kiriya go to art school in New York and leave Karin behind in Japan? Whatever his plans, Kiriya's has the future of their relationship in mind when he sets up a trip to the great outdoors for just the two of them. Other highlights to this impassioned finale include a wedding, a memorial service, and a visit to a very private couples' dressing room in a super-hot bikini shop!

Himari Momochi inherits a mysterious house that comes with its own gorgeous demon guardian.On her sixteenth birthday, orphan Himari Momochi inherits her ancestral estate that she’s never seen. Momochi House exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms, and Himari is meant to act as guardian between the two worlds. But on the day she moves in, she finds three handsome squatters already living in the house, and one seems to have already taken over her role!Himari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Aoi has been in a slump, and his banishing spells are no longer working. As Himari looks for the cause, she discovers that Aoi's and Nachi’s pasts are intertwined…