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LOVE MURDER BASKETBALL, Volume 1
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As the son of one of the most infamous Yakuza bosses in Japan, Shoto Tanaka's life has been anything but average. Then he meets the most popular athlete in Japan, Goro Nakamura. Goro is used to putting on a show for the public, and since he comes from a family of wealth and notoriety, he's frequently in the limelight. Shoto, like many others, is captivated by his icy charisma.
What Shoto isn't aware of is that Goro is also the infamous 'Animosity Serial Killer' of Japan. In what ways will Goro and Shoto's profound devotion to one another and their various ideologies impact their complex relationship and those around them?
This book contains explicit content and mature themes, including uncensored sex, bondage, violence, gore, and torture. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.
- Print length304 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherLoveLove
- Publication dateNovember 28, 2023
- Grade level12 - 1
- Reading age18 years and up
- Dimensions5.8 x 0.7 x 8.2 inches
- ISBN-101427874522
- ISBN-13978-1427874528
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- Publisher : LoveLove
- Publication date : November 28, 2023
- Language : English
- Print length : 304 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1427874522
- ISBN-13 : 978-1427874528
- Item Weight : 1.15 pounds
- Reading age : 18 years and up
- Dimensions : 5.8 x 0.7 x 8.2 inches
- Book 1 of 1 : Love Murder Basketball
- Grade level : 12 - 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,307,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #809 in Mystery, Thriller & Crime Manga
- #1,414 in Yaoi Manga (Books)
- #1,527 in Horror Manga (Books)
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Top reviews from the United States
- 5 out of 5 stars
I am so happy
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024The art on this book is so beautiful. I'm so glad that I got this book. 10 out of 10 recommending this book if you like horror and boy love




The art on this book is so beautiful. I'm so glad that I got this book. 10 out of 10 recommending this book if you like horror and boy love
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WOW JUST WOW
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023First and foremost, please, please, PLEASE, PLEASE heed the trigger warnings! The trigger warnings are there for a reason and if you don't read them and pay attention to them, that's on you. The trigger warnings say very clearly what to expect from the story so there are no surprises. Once you read the TW and make the choice to continue, prepare to be wowed! It is absolutely dark and twisted, we have two main characters who are incredibly disturbed, each in their very particular, painful ways, and yet they compliment each other so well. Shosho is probably one of the saddest characters I've ever read, he's deeply mentally ill, went through horrendous situations in his childhood, and Goro is a star athlete
and serial killer, ice cold, controlled and controlling, and somehow both are in a MS relationship. Frankly, the first volume was too short! Once I dove into the story, I didn't want to stop! It is fascinating, enthralling and disturbing! I really want to know what happens to these two. It's been a while since I've become obssessed with a story, and this book definitely broke me out of a reading slump. The second volume cannot come out soon enough! I need more Shosho and Goro.
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A new fave!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2025Ngl, this is dark af and not for the faint of heart. But, it quickly became one of favorite books. Both the mc and ml are broken and traumatized. To see how they love each other, while trying to heal, and deal with their foe is just 🤌🏾.
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Everything I expected
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023I love this story. I love the art. I love the artist. And I love the author. Kurutta and Tsun have put so much time, effort, and love into it and it shows on each and every page.

I love this story. I love the art. I love the artist. And I love the author. Kurutta and Tsun have put so much time, effort, and love into it and it shows on each and every page.
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Great Example of how a good S/M relationship should be
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024I Loveeeee this manga so freaking much. After I finished this book I subscribed to the authors Patreon. The story follows the MC Shoto Tanaka and his dom Goro Nakamura as they deal with you guessed it Love, Murder and Basketball! Goro is a great dom and respects his sub Shoto so much. There are great spicy scenes and even better amazing aftercare! Give it a read its such a great book! just a warning the "lightsabers" are uncensored so don't be alarmed. I cant wait for more volumes to come out so I can get the whole series!
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4Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024First off this book is VERY graphic. If you are easily triggered or have trouble reading/seeing about mental illnesses, blood, gore, sexual abuse, murder, child abuse, etc. do NOT get this book. I don't say that to keep anyone from buying it & there are trigger warnings in the authors description. Just letting you know to take that warning seriously. This book is well done despite the subjects dealt within. It will stick with you after reading it, but not in a bad way. It promotes thoughts & gives a look into a world far too many have been touched by. Truthfully I'm still digesting it myself. This is a complex read. There are many complicated relationships going on.
The main one is that of Goro & Shoto. Goro is seen a bit more in this book than the other characters. He's a tall rich guy from an influential family. That family is controlling and abusive. He's a basketball player, serial killer, sadist, with some type of mental illness as well. There's more to him than that, but you'll have to read this to see. He's in a BDSM relationship with his male partner Shoto. Shoto is a short, waif like, masochist, gamer, and a bit of a loner. He enjoys dressing up in women's clothing & lingerie. He'll do just about anything to make Goro happy. Goro does take good care of Shoto & seems to care for him. Though it may not appear like it until later on in the book. Shoto has some serious childhood trauma. He seems to have possible PTSD, & possibly other mental illness as well. They both have a lot going on in their lives. Their relationship is complex. You can see as the book progresses their love for each other.
This is well written & most of the artwork is very good. It's done completely in color. Though the content is tough subject matter. It is thought provoking & well handled. It will take a bit to digest. It's worth a read. Give it a look if this is something you think you might like. I'll definitely read other volumes if they exist & other content by the author.
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Fantastic Bl 10/10 recommend love the more BDSM smut
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024Has to be my favorite Bl manga I have ever read. I finished it in one sitting the authors have extreme talent. I will be waiting not so patiently for the next volumes to drop. My favorite part though is that fact that the authors showcase the consensual smut, and for the r@pe they heavily imply it without showing anything.
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Wow good and dark
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024This comic left me wanting more. I just need to know where this relationship goes, where the beginning ties into it. And everything else! Goodness I loved this comic. But this isn’t for those wanting a heart fluffy time. This is dark and heavy. Read trigger warnings before reading.
The art was amazingly beautiful and in color, also uncensored. I can’t wait to read the next book whenever it’s coming out.
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Top reviews from other countries
Myth5 out of 5 starsWow
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2023This is my first time buying a manga I believe they’re called and I am incredibly impressed.
I read the story online but I thought it would be really neat to have a physical copy so I got it in pre-order.
I am 100% getting the next one the pages are thick, the colour is really nice plus there’s bonus pages which is just really cool and it’s uncensored.
I am looking forward to when the next volume comes out. Let’s see if I can try not to read the rest of it online. I will probably fail because this is a really good story.
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Naylla Rodrigues5 out of 5 starsÓtimo produto
Reviewed in Brazil on October 31, 2025Entregue em perfeito estado.
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Zelda Hyrule3 out of 5 starsWurde Kaputt geliefert
Reviewed in Germany on February 7, 2024Erstmal bin ich happy das ich es als Buch habe,nicht mehr digital. Mit den Englischen Texten werde ich mich reinfuchsen, kann leider nicht sehr gut Englisch.
Jetzt zum Negativen Ergebnis,freute mich sehr es zu lesen. Packte es freudig aus und musste schmerzlich feststellen das es den Transfer von Großbritannien bis zu mir nicht gut überstanden hat. Erstens war es NICHT eingeschweißt wie es eigentlich immer war, zweitens sind einige Seiten hässlich geknickt worden und es gibt Abgerissene Seiten. Ist schon traurig wie mit den Büchern beim Verpacken/Versand/Zoll umgegangen wird. Das Buch hat 20€ gekostet für mich ist das sehr viel Geld.
Wenn das nächste Band rauskommt hoffe ich das es Ganz geliefert wird.
Wegen dem Kaputten Buch gebe ich nur 3🌟🌟🌟 Sterne.
Ansonsten 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Sterne für den Geilen Inhalt des Buches.
3 out of 5 starsWurde Kaputt geliefert
Reviewed in Germany on February 7, 2024Erstmal bin ich happy das ich es als Buch habe,nicht mehr digital. Mit den Englischen Texten werde ich mich reinfuchsen, kann leider nicht sehr gut Englisch.
Jetzt zum Negativen Ergebnis,freute mich sehr es zu lesen. Packte es freudig aus und musste schmerzlich feststellen das es den Transfer von Großbritannien bis zu mir nicht gut überstanden hat. Erstens war es NICHT eingeschweißt wie es eigentlich immer war, zweitens sind einige Seiten hässlich geknickt worden und es gibt Abgerissene Seiten. Ist schon traurig wie mit den Büchern beim Verpacken/Versand/Zoll umgegangen wird. Das Buch hat 20€ gekostet für mich ist das sehr viel Geld.
Wenn das nächste Band rauskommt hoffe ich das es Ganz geliefert wird.
Wegen dem Kaputten Buch gebe ich nur 3🌟🌟🌟 Sterne.
Ansonsten 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Sterne für den Geilen Inhalt des Buches.
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Liz Estrada5 out of 5 starsSimplemente envolvente
Reviewed in Mexico on February 20, 2024Excelente trama, ilustraciones excepcionales. Esperando con ansias los siguientes volúmenes. Estoy obsesionada. Compré ambas versiones las digital y en físico vale totalmente las pena las 2 versiones.
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Johnston5 out of 5 starsBeautiful art.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2024Yes it's dark and has very adult story telling
Also has uncensored art work In colour the pages are good quality and thick. Well made with a story that keeps you page turning.
Very refreshing to read and follow from the conventional BL stories.
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