Nagare Otokawa, a bespectacled otaku, finds himself reincarnated in a world dominated by Boys’ Love, thanks to a truck-kun incident. In this new world, Otokawa is transformed into a blonde, slim, and attractive individual. However, his dreams of winning the heart of a beautiful, bosomy girl are shattered when his classmate Sakura, a fujoshi, shows no interest in him as a potential partner. Instead, Sakura ships Otokawa with the muscular delinquent Ryuji Onizuka, who Otokawa discovers is actually a kind-hearted soul despite his tough exterior.
As the school festival approaches, Otokawa feels compelled to confess his feelings to Sakura. To his dismay, Sakura is rooting for Otokawa and Onizuka as a couple, much to his surprise. Meanwhile, Onizuka lands the lead role in a play, much to his delight as it is a significant improvement from his previous role in a school performance. However, unforeseen challenges arise as the student council president and his deputy aim to sabotage their performance.
In the second volume of the series, mangaka Tsukiji Nao continues to playfully poke fun at the tropes and clichés of Boys’ Love fiction. Readers are warned about a chapter dedicated to Hammochin, a hamster with a unique superpower. The story delves into childhood friendships and memories, adding depth to the characters and their relationships.
The beautiful artwork by Tsukiji Nao captures the essence of the characters, while the translation by Jacqueline Fung successfully conveys the cultural nuances and humor of the original text. Although the series lacks color art, it compensates with character guides and summaries at the beginning of each volume.
Overall, “I Got Reincarnated in a (BL) World of Big (Man) Boobs” offers a lighthearted and entertaining take on the genre, with a blend of humor and romance that will captivate readers. With its unique premise and endearing characters, the series is a delightful addition to the world of manga.
