Novels I recommend that have MCs that only feigns affection or may have their own acting personas (innocent, pure, etc) towards other characters, but inwardly... more>> they are cold or focused on achieving their goal. (This also makes them use the characters around them unintentionally or intentionally). These are stories that usually make use of one sided love from love interests.  <<less

I’ve recently started diving back into straight romance, and I had to make a list dedicated to the most obsessive, possessive, and jealous male leads I've come across. These guys don’t just get attached—they get crazy obsessed. Most of them fall firmly into red/black flag territory, so check the tags before jumping in. and almost all of these books are modern and come with a good dose of smut (sorry, historical romance lovers).... more>>

Obsessive Seme/Gongs for BL/Danmei List : https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/106451/
Honorable mention to my favorite fanfics on AO3. If you like truly depraved dark romance with deep, all-consuming obsession:

-If I can't have you by Deathsdoll
-Silent Tears by Darkwoe <<less

danmei i have read

Heartache and Redemption: A List of Wife-Chasing Crematorium Danmei... more>>

For those who crave angst, regret, and the ultimate pursuit of lost love, this list is for you.

Books on this list delivers gut-wrenching emotional turmoil—where one protagonist (often cold, indifferent, or downright cruel) realizes too late that they’ve lost the love of their life.  <<less

Extremely Possessive & Obsessive Gongs/Semes (BL): The Unhinged, the Dangerous, and the Completely Devoted... more>>

If you’re here, you’re probably not looking for just mild possessiveness—you want the full, all-consuming, borderline (or outright) psychotic obsession. This list is for those gongs/semes who take possessive to a whole new level, the ones who would burn the world down just to keep their beloved by their side. Whether they’re dangerously devoted, terrifyingly controlling, or so obsessed that they’d rather see their lover broken than let them go—these MLs are completely unhinged in the best (or worst) way possible.

These are the books I’ve read so far with this trope, but I’ll be adding more as I go. No soft or half-hearted possessiveness here—every ML on this list is all in, with a level of obsession that might just make you question your morals.

Straight / BG : https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/108040/ <<less

My favorite K-novels.... more>>

I'll add more later, <<less

A list of novels (only include ones that I read) that have crazy obsessive/yandere MLs/gongs/tops (but not too crazy to make it uncomfortable or a psychological horror).... more>>

For additional information: 1) I'm rating yanderes AND story separately. 2) I like downbad yanderes that worship MCs and/or kill FOR them, but hate crazy yanderes that r*pe, hurt and are just disgusting human beings overall. Therefore, I won't be adding ALL novels with yandere MLs. Only the ones I find enjoyable and to my taste (for example, I won't add novels like Codename Anastasia/Bad Life/Lop-Eared Guard/etc. where ML is batsh*t crazy and hurts, ab*ses and r*pes MC most of the novel).

Hope that helps with understanding the ratings.  <<less

ML's or FL's with disabilities or mental illnesses are different but there is always someone to love them in these novels. Some might have angst... more>> but guaranteed a HE! <<less

Commence the wife/partner chasing. Get to grovelling and beg for forgiveness! May or may not have sufficient retribution. 

Top-tier romance danmeis that I still occasionally think about, it’s not just about two guys falling in love but two people who wish to do their best for each other and grow up to be the best versions of themselves.
Please recommend me a few good ones as well!... more>>

Update: Moved the fluffy ones to a new list～

-will update-

Visit my page for danmei fanart!- https://www.instagram.com/23333wuu/  <<less

Just quick transmigration, angst and good MLs

Unlimited Flow (无限流) = A genre featuring horror, challenge, and survival games. A character summoned into unique spaces separate from the real world and have... more>> to complete tasks, generally stuff like puzzles, survival or horror games. The final purpose is to survive. Usually involved instances and special abilities, a system is optional. <<less

Because sometimes we need bitter tea.... more>>

Novels I literally shed tears for. <<less

classic shou who loves the s*um gong, gets tired of the ab*se so he gives up and only then does the gong realize. cue the groveling!... more>>

all happy ending with the shou and gong ending up together because i’m too weak for BE stories.

only BL. order is random. <<less

Relationships that focus heavily on couple bickering, going from enemies to loves, and overall have a lot of s*xual chemistry even if it takes a... more>> while to act on it for some. There will be stories where ML forces himself on MC or coerce her into stuff. Even if they get together later and the ML is kinder there is usually some type of pain to reach happiness. Not for ppl who want only fluff. <<less

(apenas o melhor) confira por si mesmo e fique viciado

Some need to be in a jail-room, others need to be in a therapy room, and the MC needs to be in a courtroom to get a restraining order against them... Unless he's into it, in which case, who am I to complain? ... more>>

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Edit: Woa, I never expected that many users to like obsessive MLs, feels great to see those with the same 'guilty pleasures' as mine (I don't feel guilty though, not because my taste is good but because I lack shame). We're out here bonding over unhinged guys lmao. Also, what's your ideal obsessive ML? I'm quite curious, so feel free to comment it below. 

Personally, I prefer MLs who are usually ruthless and somewhat cruel to everyone but the MC, whom they treat with utmost love, care and respect, of course they're still 'toxic' in a way they wouldn't leave the MC alone or ever separate from him, but to make him stay, they'd rather pamper him to the hell and back than use torture or ab*se. A big plus if they're paired with sly and morally grey MCs.

Edit 2: if you see random words censored, it ain't me. NU just recently started doing that out of nowhere :/ <<less

[BL/GL]... more>>

Warning: observe the tags of each novel and read safely! <<less

Based on my personal scale of yandere intensity.... more>>

NOTE: THE RATING IS NOT A RATING OF THE NOVEL, ONLY THE INTENSITY OF THE YANDERE-NESS. 

This list includes all the books I think are solid 7+/10 and very intense male yanderes. BL included. 

Most novels are completed. Spoilers beware! 

The Scale:

1: All bark no bite. Bro only has the occasional 'you're mine'/'you belong to me' and people call that obsessive.

4: Threatens MC but doesn't have the balls to actually do it

7: Glaring red flags, but red is my favourite colour. Does actual normal yandere stuff like stalking and destroying, etc.

9: Perfect intensity. The most intense just below abusive imo. 

10: Holy sht, im scared for your life here

Final Warning: These are intense yanderes, there will be toxic and abusive relationships. Please read the tags for TWs. <<less

Both BG and BL stories. May or may not contain smut. ... more>>

Quality depends on my preference. I don't finish novels I don't like so if it's cringey, I would drop it. So the fact that I finished it means it was good and/or tolerable.

The target audience for this is (straight) women. So the protagonist is either a woman in a BG novel or a man in a yaoi story. So more like a reverse harem. 

Though as a disclaimer, some of these don't have a harem end, meaning, they didn't end up with the harem or they only chose one or they chose none. I also included those that are not technically "harem" because they are basically several souls but 1 ML.   <<less

It's just as the name says. Contains both Korean & Japanese novels. The Rating is based on the Female Lead.... more>>

Check out my other lists here!

Badass Heroines who aren't damsels in distress 2 -
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/63149/

Girl Crush FL (CN Only) - 
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/89513/

Top Tier Novels (Personal Opinion) 1 -
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/62483/

Top Tier Novels (Personal Opinion) 2 -
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/74300/

Slow Burn Goodness -
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/64099/

Overpowered KR MCs Give Me Life -
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/71430/

The Blissful World Of VRMMORPGs - 
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/73205/ <<less

documenting translator ame's descent into novel hell (it started with 1 project...)

Stories with an obsessive or yandere ML that shows us his POV or vividly depicts his feelings. Mostly BG atm, includes smut. Disclaimer that these might have toxic relationships or disturbing content.  ... more>>

(List in progress)

The Intensity rating is a partly how extreme the ML's feeling are, but also how much the reader feels his emotions while reading.  <<less

Not for the Weak. The Male Lead will be Bossy, Hot, and uncontrollable. The Uke must accept all the love given.  XD

In the name, the MC/ML is going to drop a s*um for the better (looking, OG, nicer, more powerful,) model. Everyone should upgrade when they can. Who will settle for second best when these better Love Interests are available and ready to mingle.... more>>

Order? what order? Just read them alright. <<less