I'll Read Any Kind of Danmei 耽美啥都看

1. 1 海 Island Survival: Life-Type Player Farms and Hoards Goods 海岛求生：生活玩家种田囤货 Fei Yi绯夷Danmei (BL)2.8M WordsOngoing Nan Liujing woke up to learn that he'd been kidnapped by an evil game System called Island Survival. From then on, he had to say goodbye to Blue Star and spend the rest of his life tied to a barren little island. What do you mean, one island from the start and everything else has to be earned through grinding? Faced with a desolate island where not even birds would land, Nan Liujing's hoarding instincts kicked in. No way. He had to start grinding!!! He went beachcombing, farmed, raised slimes, a 130.6kFavorites126.4kClicks/ch3.2MGifts

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   Currently rated four stars (not yet finished). The later stages, with their expanded world-building, are much more engaging than the initial focus on survival and resource hoarding. It's rare to find a protagonist in this type of farming story who isn't just a tool; there's no assumption that they'll become a couple and automatically provide numerous advantages, nor does he become a mere background character. The emotional tug-of-war between the two "shrewd businessman" types is quite interesting.

2. 2 穿 Becoming a Tailor in Ancient Times 穿到古代当裁缝 Spring Day in the Forbidden Court禁庭春昼Danmei (BL)634k WordsOngoing Ye Tao is a lazy college student who can barely take care of himself. His only hobby is making clothes for dolls, with a little pocket money on the side. But luck was not on his side: he transmigrated. With no possessions, no practical skills, and no strength for hard labor, he was met with a sigh and a shake of the head from the broker, who found him someone to support him. This meal ticket was a little younger than Ye Tao and looked decent enough, but he was a miser the likes of which you onl 14.3kFavorites13.7kClicks/ch44.8kGifts

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   Currently rated four stars (not yet finished). A peaceful tailor business novel, without too many plot twists, its strength lies in its light yet flavorful storyline.

3. 3 不 Neither Strangers Nor Friends 不生不熟 Unconcerned with the Ninth of March不问三九Danmei (BL)247k WordsCompleted He Lezhi had been in a relationship for eight years. Those years were happy and tender, and time seemed to stretch on forever. Then his passionate, devoted boyfriend shattered it all with his own words, and those eight years became little more than a dream. Ending a long-term relationship means separating yourself from a life you built together: finding a new place to live, changing accounts, and cutting ties with mutual friends. Han Fangchi and Zhou Muyao had been childhood friends. For years, 187.4kFavorites195.8kClicks/ch177.2kGifts

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   This is a delicate and emotionally resonant story about the aftermath of a breakup. It's quite realistic to watch the protagonist slowly move on, build a life, and gradually develop a relationship with the other person. It's very heartwarming.

4. 4 如 How to Be a Villain's Agent [Book Transmigration] 如何当反派的经纪人［穿书］ E Mao Mao蛾毛毛Danmei (BL)425k WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] Li Yingxing discovered that he had transmigrated into a book... · He had transmigrated into The Movie Emperor, a feel-good entertainment-industry novel he'd read. Its male lead repeatedly turned the tables and made his haters eat their words, ultimately reaching the top of the entertainment industry. A classic wish-fulfillment story. . Only after transmigrating into the book did he realize that the lackey agent at the side of Ning Ranhuo, the vicious antagonist who bullied 6.3kFavorites8.9kClicks/ch6.8kGifts

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   The interactions between the main characters are adorable, the emotional development is a bit rushed but still acceptable, and the happy ending is quite unique (?).

5. 5 致 [Dorian/Opera] Fatal Aesthetics [道林/歌剧]致命美学 Han Shu寒菽Danmei (BL)231k WordsCompleted Mid-19th century. It was the best of times: medicine, the arts, and the Industrial Revolution. It was the worst of times: opium, epidemics, and colonial wars. Chopin, Andersen, and Alexandre Dumas fils; Jules, Darwin, and Nobel. Dorian Gray was reborn from the flames. He was frivolous and fickle, good for nothing but his handsome face and wealth. He met the Phantom of the Paris Opera, a man utterly unlike him: stubborn, loyal, and immensely talented. He never imagined that he, who loved beauty 16.3kFavorites47.1kClicks/ch5.3kGifts

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   I really like this classic dark and brooding top and arrogant young lady bottom.

6. 6 娃 A Variety Show with Kids: The Peak of My Career 娃综，职业生涯的巅峰 One Coin一钱Danmei (BL)385k WordsCompleted Pei Xi transmigrated into a fanfiction written by one of his fans. The good news was that, since a fan had written the story for him, plenty of people treated him kindly. The bad news was that he now had a kid, a three-year-old who still wet the bed. The kid was only three, but was quite capable of looking after himself. He stayed calm in emergencies, and had no bad habits besides being addicted to sweets. That was Pei Xi's self-introduction for Pei Lianxing. He'd prettified it, of course. A jo 5.5kFavorites16.5kClicks/ch4.5kGifts

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   It's a bit of a shame that there's a villain with low intelligence, but the rest, whether it's the main character's personality or the portrayal of the children, is quite satisfactory.

7. 7 死 My Archrival Keeps Trying to Drag Me Into a Coffin 死对头总想拉我进棺材 Yu Meng羽萌Danmei (BL)448k WordsCompleted [Signed with North American publisher Dango Books. Follow @JinjiangYumengmengmeng for print edition updates.] [The main story and all extras are now complete. Thank you for reading, and see you in the next story!] [Feel free to pre-save “Raising Kun Fish”! The blurb is below~] As a noble-blooded vampire and third-generation prince, Alessio was vehemently opposed to sleeping in coffins, especially after his nemesis dragged him into one while dying. One day, Alessio was woken by an archaeological 99.6kFavorites210.6kClicks/ch65.5kGifts

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   A nemesis is a nemesis. Jpg Once heavy, now lighthearted; the character designs are quite typical in today's context, but the background setting is rather interesting.

8. 8 抠 Stingy Means You Can Only Marry a Male Wife 抠搜只能娶男妻 Zhang Jizhi张季之Danmei (BL)176k WordsCompleted As a little-known streamer, Song Hao decides to beat a pay-to-win harem game without spending a single yuan. To boost his literary talent, he never goes on dates with the dean’s daughter. Instead, he visits the academy to write poetry with his buddies. To boost his martial prowess, he never accepts the swordswoman’s challenge. Instead, he borrows his buddies’ martial arts manuals. To save money, he never goes out to enjoy himself at the pleasure houses. Instead, he mooches off his buddies for fo 94.4kFavorites81.2kClicks/ch138.7kGifts

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   The two characters are quite adorable, the romance develops rather quickly, and the plot is somewhat predictable, but it's well-written.

9. 9 江 The Whole Martial World Is Full of Experts 江湖全都是高手 A Wild Goose一只大雁Danmei (BL)438k WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoyuan, son of a renowned hero, has a special ability. He can always see above other people’s heads their relationships and preferences, the strength of their martial arts, their background and past, and all the secrets they keep hidden. Above the head of the martial arts alliance leader, he saw the blush-worthy secret story of the leader’s hidden marriage to the demon cult leader. Above the head of the Flower-Scattering Palace master, he saw the tangled love and hate between him and his 89.4kFavorites195.7kClicks/ch65.7kGifts

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   The first two seasons, "Human Machine 1" and "Little Clever Ghost 0," feature a misunderstanding-driven comedic style. The downside is that the later plot progresses slowly and some jokes overlap with the earlier ones.

10. 10 仙 Why Is the Immortal Venerable Trembling? [Book Transmigration] 仙尊为何在颤抖？[穿书] Banquet Night Carp宴夜鲤Danmei (BL)599k WordsCompleted [Nonsensical comedy, a light dose of delusion-fueled misinterpretation. Fu Nianchi transmigrates into a melodramatic xianxia novel. He is a spoiled young master who is good for nothing except his handsome face, and he is about to be married off to Prince Ye Canglan, who is on the verge of kicking the bucket. But Fu Nianchi knows that while Ye Canglan seems to be a sickly invalid who coughs up blood every three steps 53.8kFavorites65.5kClicks/ch27.8kGifts

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    This is a dual transmigration novel; the character settings of the two main characters and the early story development are very interesting.

11. 11 全 The Whole Class Drops into Dream of the Red Chamber 全班空降红楼之后 Romantic Gravity浪漫引力Danmei (BL)784k WordsOngoing On the eve of the college entrance exam, 21 students from a top senior-year class were bound to the Happiness Value System and transmigrated together into the resentment-filled world of Dream of the Red Chamber. These students knew everything from astronomy to geography, could compose poems with the best of them, and were fit enough to compete in an Ironman triathlon. To earn a chance to go home, they had to raise the happiness values of more than 1,000 characters from the book to at least 60. 35.8kFavorites36.8kClicks/ch81.6kGifts

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    So far, the plot seems to outweigh the romance, and the ensemble cast is well-written. Looking forward to the ending.

12. 12 坟 No Dancing on the Grave 坟头禁止蹦迪 Among the Lanterns花灯里Danmei (BL)200k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, the chuuni boy Cecil inherits a bizarre graveyard. Here, abandoned corpses turn into undead, planting vegetables can grow man-eating flowers... Even the handsome butler seems to be no ordinary NPC. Later, Cecil discovers a huge dungeon beneath the graveyard. At its deepest point lies the Demon King's palace. The brooms, teacups, and bookshelves in the palace line up to greet him and the butler: "Welcome home, Master~" Cecil: ??? Legend says that a Demon King lies sleepi 5.5kFavorites11.9kClicks/ch2.1kGifts

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    Reviewing it, I vaguely remember watching it.

13. 13 理 The Ideal Entertainment Industry 理想型娱乐圈 Drinking and Singing醉饮长歌Danmei (BL)515k WordsCompleted #Available through major retailers in print# #The Shangzhi edition has cuts and added bonus chapters# [Breaking News] This is unbelievable! Chu Qiu, Fenghuang Entertainment's darling, has been tricked into dating the company's boss! 1L: Quick! Focus fire on Qi Tianrui! What a damn winner at life!!! 2L: Get lost, Qiu-haters! Let me gush about my Qiu! His acting is on point! His looks are explosive! His legs are six feet long! He's so adorable! When he meets fans, he blushes even faster than they 78kFavorites216.7kClicks/ch99.7kGifts

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    This book seems a bit formulaic now, and the author appears to have some scandals, but it's still a genuinely enjoyable read from my early days on Jinjiang Literature City, so I'm including it anyway.

14. 14 和 Competing with the Crown Prince for Best Actor 和太子争影帝的日子 Ye Chennian叶陈年Danmei (BL)273k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Li Cong was sent to an enemy kingdom as a hostage. Frail and sickly, he was scorned by everyone. To survive, he became a low-ranking adviser to the Eighth Prince. But when the Eighth Prince's rebellion failed, the Crown Prince sentenced Li Cong to death with a cup of poisoned wine. In this life, Li Cong is reborn as Li Congyi, and by good fortune retains his memories. In his previous life, he stayed behind the scenes and lived a lonely existence. This time, he wants to sta 53.9kFavorites74.7kClicks/ch36.5kGifts

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    Well written, and the author's other works are also worth reading. What's rare is the dual time-travel story, which delicately depicts the emotional changes of the two characters from their past lives to the present.

15. 15 公 Western Crossover: An Office Worker Reinvents Himself as a Master Assassin [综英美]公司职员爆改刺客大师 I Want to Go Home and Play Video Games我想回家打游戏Multi-Orientation281k WordsCompleted When Arlot Tristan was assigned by his employer, Abstergo, to travel to Gotham for work, his colleagues all looked at him with pity. Some even advised him to quit on the spot. But Arlot volunteered. There was only one reason: his former employer, the Brotherhood, had issued the same assignment, to investigate and infiltrate the legendary city of Gotham. The Templars and Assassins, locked in conflict for over a thousand years, had not heard from her in a long time. Arlot hadn’t either, of course 6.2kFavorites6.5kClicks/ch4.8kGifts

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    Well written! The Nemesis is especially well-written—and the superhero characters are adorable too! Although I haven't played Assassin's Creed or Watch Dogs and haven't watched much DC, I had no problem reading it! The writing rhythm is also excellent and very vivid!

16. 16 刺 Western Crossover: The Assassin Was Me All Along [综英美]刺客竟是我自己 I Want to Go Home and Play Video Games我想回家打游戏Multi-Orientation661k WordsCompleted After waking up hungover from celebrating his graduation, Elio discovered that everything he saw was doubled. The illusion made daily life a tremendous hassle, so he went to the nearby Abstergo Hospital for an examination. Doctor: You mean you see people surrounded by different-colored auras? Elio: More precisely, it's a halo covering them from head to toe, so I can't see their faces at all. Doctor: And the whole world looks gray? Elio: Yes, Doctor. How did you know? Doctor: Are the halos r 5.2kFavorites4.9kClicks/ch9.2kGifts

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    Four stars for now, not yet finished, but the author's writing skills remain undiminished. The change in tone for the nemesis is also quite enjoyable. I feel the protagonist's fate will be even more turbulent than in the previous book; looking forward to the sequel. Completed Part 2: I'd give it four stars. The early and mid-stages are more exciting, but the later episodes of Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Are not very connected to the main storyline and feel a bit abrupt (and the viewing experience isn't as good).

17. 17 我 [Wuxia Crossover] I'm Just a Player Who Likes the Simple Life! [综武侠]我只是个生活玩家啊！ South Mountain Crumbles南山摧Danmei (BL)389k WordsCompleted Bad news: While Ying Rongxu was gaming, his knockoff laptop suddenly leaked electricity and killed him. Good news: Ying Rongxu caught up with the latest trend and transmigrated on the spot. Bad news: This world is full of danger, with villains everywhere and assassins more common than stray dogs. Good news: The trend brought him more than transmigration. It also gave him the abilities from the game he’d been playing before he died. As a martial arts game player, Ying Rongxu should have been 45.1kFavorites72.1kClicks/ch32.1kGifts

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    I haven't read many martial arts novels, so it's hard to judge how out-of-character (OOC) the original characters are. The advantage is that it's light and enjoyable, with nothing particularly unbearable.

18. 18 江 The Jianghu Has No Room for Me 江湖容不下 Turning Clouds with a Sleeve翻云袖Danmei (BL)812k WordsCompleted Qiu Zhuoxue is a Confucian hero renowned throughout the martial world. Plenty of people have seen him, though perhaps not quite as many as you might think. They say his martial arts are unfathomably powerful and his friends are spread across the land. They say he is accomplished in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, the sheng, the xiao, and every kind of flute. They say he loves fine food, fine wine, and beautiful people, and is also skilled at riding fine horses and playing with flowers and b 36.6kFavorites39.4kClicks/ch46.6kGifts

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    The misunderstanding-based style might be off-putting to some, but I personally love the martial arts flavor in the story. Along with "Heavenly Eye" mentioned above, it's one of my two favorite "Turning Clouds and Sleeves" novels.

19. 19 偶 I Gained the All-Seeing Eye and Got Spoiled 偶开天眼遭剧透 Turning Clouds with a Sleeve翻云袖Danmei (BL)652k WordsCompleted When cultivating the Dao, Qian Xuelang knew that if a cultivator encountered the right opportunity, they could open their Heavenly Eye and behold the past and future. He also knew that some people in the world had fates of unparalleled nobility and tremendous luck, enough to change the whole world through their own efforts. But Qian Xuelang never imagined that his opportunity would come when he failed to break through. He did indeed glimpse fragments of the future and a great figure who would st 5.2kFavorites4.3kClicks/ch17.2kGifts

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    I really enjoy the philosophical reflections in Ms. Xiu's classical Chinese writings, and I also love her explanations of the ruthless nature of friendship. Her writing has become increasingly beautiful over time.

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