Recs if you like Fake Slackers: Vol. 1...

This list contains the first volume of several popular series from danmei subgenres such as: wuxia, xianxia, cultivation, omegaverse, infinite flow, e-sports, etc.

This list is just a point to start from if you want to dip your toes into Danmei 🥰

I’m an international fan, so this list prioritizes works that have been published in English and that are popular in international spaces. I’ve not read all these, but I’m certainly gonna try!!

I’m always open to feedback <33

炸毛 (v.) when an animal, especially a cat, puffs up its fur in reaction to getting spooked or irritated. these men react the same way when their partners’ teasing or advances become a little too overwhelming for them in the moment.

✧ [现代]: a sub-genre in danmei that sets its narratives in the contemporary era. the themes in this sub-genre are the most diverse; from sci-fi [科幻] to slice of life [日常向] going through criminal investigations [刑侦], all of them always revolve around the love story of the two main characters.

note: if there's any modern danmei title missing please do let me know!