[Renta!] Digital Book Label 'spRash!' Launches BL Sub-label 'BLoved.' and New Titles
Papyless Co., Ltd. has established 'BLoved.', a BL-specialized sub-label under its 'Renta!' platform's 'spRash!' label, and has begun exclusive pre-delivery of two new titles.
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On May 18, 2026, Papyless Co., Ltd. launched 'BLoved.', a sub-label specializing in Boys' Love (BL) content. Concurrently, the company began exclusive pre-delivery of two titles co-produced by Renta Comics and ICE: 'The Novelist is Searching for the First Sentence' and 'May I Taste This Love?'.
Renta! intends to continue providing works that fill readers' spare time in collaboration with partner companies.
■ Label Information
- spRash!: An all-genre label with the concept of 'works that make you feel a little more positive after reading.'
- BLoved.: A BL-specialized sub-label under spRash!.
■ Work Information
1. 'The Novelist is Searching for the First Sentence'
- Manga: Neri Hio
- Delivery Start: May 18
- Synopsis: A story revolving around struggling novelist Shiina Ichinose, his editor Ichi Yamamoto, and his former editor/ex-boyfriend Sagawa.
2. 'May I Taste This Love?'
- Manga: Go Kondo
- Delivery Start: May 18
- Synopsis: Set in a struggling French restaurant 'Le Rouret', depicting the romance between apprentice chef Shunsuke Rii and the new manager/sommelier Hirotaka Hino.
'Renta!' opened in 2007 and surpassed 10.5 million members by 2025.
Renta! intends to continue providing works that fill readers' spare time in collaboration with partner companies.
■ Label Information
- spRash!: An all-genre label with the concept of 'works that make you feel a little more positive after reading.'
- BLoved.: A BL-specialized sub-label under spRash!.
■ Work Information
1. 'The Novelist is Searching for the First Sentence'
- Manga: Neri Hio
- Delivery Start: May 18
- Synopsis: A story revolving around struggling novelist Shiina Ichinose, his editor Ichi Yamamoto, and his former editor/ex-boyfriend Sagawa.
2. 'May I Taste This Love?'
- Manga: Go Kondo
- Delivery Start: May 18
- Synopsis: Set in a struggling French restaurant 'Le Rouret', depicting the romance between apprentice chef Shunsuke Rii and the new manager/sommelier Hirotaka Hino.
'Renta!' opened in 2007 and surpassed 10.5 million members by 2025.
FAQ
Where can I read BLoved. works?
They are available on the multi-device digital book rental site 'Renta!'.
What is the difference between spRash! and BLoved.?
spRash! is the main label covering all genres, while BLoved. is its dedicated sub-label specialized in BL (boys' love) stories.
Are the new releases free to read?
Yes, both new titles offer free access to episodes 1 through 3.