October is the perfect time to embrace the supernatural—and these BL series bring plenty of ghosts, mysterious encounters, and paranormal surprises to the page! From mischievous spirits to unexpected ghostly roommates, these six series put a romantic spin on spooky season.
Whether you prefer your supernatural stories with a side of comedy, mystery, or heartfelt romance, there’s something here for every BL reader looking for a hauntingly good read.
Me and the Ghost Haunting My Butt
By: SK
Satsuki is about to turn 30, and he’s starting to wonder why he can never seem to take things to the next level with another guy. Every time things start heating up, some bizarre misfortune gets in the way. Then, one night at his favorite bar, a fortune teller gives him an unbelievable explanation: Satsuki has a guardian spirit haunting him!
Naturally, Satsuki isn’t convinced. But before he can prove the fortune teller wrong, a handsome man suddenly appears out of thin air and declares that he won’t let Satsuki give himself to anyone else. It turns out this mysterious stranger might be the very spirit Satsuki was warned about!
With an unexpected ghostly guardian, plenty of comedic misunderstandings, and a romance that certainly doesn’t go according to plan, this supernatural BL rom-com is a playful pick for spooky season.
Why read it this October?
Looking for something spooky that doesn’t take itself too seriously? This series mixes ghosts, romance, and plenty of comedic chaos for a lighthearted Halloween-season read.
Your Body’s Still Warm
By: cocoTohru
Sota’s first love, Itsuki, is gone. Unable to confess his feelings before his childhood friend passed away, Sota is left carrying a heavy sense of regret and longing. Then, one night, Itsuki suddenly appears before him as a ghost.
But something about Itsuki’s appearance—and the circumstances surrounding his return—isn’t quite right. Could Sota’s lingering feelings have somehow brought his former friend back as a vengeful spirit? As the two are reunited after death, Sota finds himself confronting emotions he never had the chance to express.
Why read it this October?
For readers who like their spooky stories with a more emotional edge, this haunting BL explores love, loss, regret, and the mysterious bond between two people who were never quite able to say goodbye.
Human X Ghost Love Story ♥
By: Eikichi
Exploiting a dumb ghost?! Though he meant to threaten and haunt the human, the sensitive ghost was played with instead… What the heck?!
Why read it this October?
If you’re after a quick supernatural BL with an unusual ghost-and-human dynamic, this series promises a playful twist on the classic haunting formula. Sometimes the ghost isn’t the one in control!
Possessed By A Ghost
By: Una Donburi
Gyou Ryouta is an 18-year old university student. All he wanted was a normal school life and eventually get a cute girlfriend who will wear a frilly apron when he returns home. But this is a BL, and that’s never the case. Instead, his apartment is haunted by a young delinquent ghost named Taiga Yamakawa who, for his own reasons, is there to stay. Ryouta usually hates the bully type but why does Taiga seem… cute? He cooks, cleans, and looks after him. Maybe living with a ghost is not so bad ￣\_(ﾂ)_/￣
Why read it this October?
Forget the traditional haunted-house setup—this ghost comes with some surprisingly useful roommate skills! The unlikely pairing of a university student and his ghostly housemate makes this a fun choice for readers who enjoy supernatural BL with plenty of comedy and domestic hijinks.
Pixiu’s Eatery, No Way Out
By: BILIBILI COMICS / Hai Jingluo
When the old demon Pixiu went out to take out the trash, he ended up with a male ghost falling into his lap. This male ghost had flawless features and had an incredibly low body temperature, which made him the perfect bolster for Pixiu who struggled with a natural curse of an unbearably hot body. Pixiu swore to the heavens that he would only use this ghost as a bolster, nothing more! Yet nobody believed him. He would go on to declare, “Even though the strings of fate have been tied on me, I will remain single.” Pixiu often said that as long as he sorted his trash well, a good wife shouldn’t be far as well. This comic is also named: I went dumpster diving for a wife (not).
Why read it this October?
This supernatural series takes the idea of an unexpected ghost encounter and turns it into a quirky, comedic romance. With a demon, a ghost, and a very unconventional meeting, it’s a fun pick for readers who want their spooky-season BL with plenty of personality.
I’ll Get Rid of the Ghosts, So Please Date Me
By: Kei Awai
“There is no such thing as ghosts.” So claims Makise, a physics grad student, even though he can actually see spirits everywhere. One day, a handsome underclassman named Tono joins the same research lab. For some reason, whenever Tono is nearby, the ghosts disappear. Makise starts spending time with him to enjoy a few peaceful, ghost-free moments, but when Tono visits Makise’s apartment one day, he suddenly pushes him down…?! A horror BL about a ghost-banishing underclassman and a ghost-magnet senior.
Why read it this October?
What happens when the one person who can give a ghost-seeing grad student some peace turns out to be the source of an entirely different kind of trouble? This horror BL combines paranormal encounters with an intriguing senior-and-underclassman romance for a spooky-season read with plenty of mystery.
Ready for Some Ghostly BL?
This October, why settle for ordinary ghost stories when you can add romance to the mix? From mischievous spirits and unexpected roommates to mysterious hauntings and supernatural love stories, these six BL series offer plenty of ways to get into the spooky-season spirit.
Turn down the lights, settle into your favorite reading spot, and get ready to meet some ghosts you might not mind haunting you!
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