Until recently, English-speaking fans relied on partial fan translations. However, is now officially bringing the light novel series to North America: Volume 1 (Utsukushii Kare): Released July 16, 2026. Volume 2 (Nikurashii Kare): Scheduled for October 15, 2026 .
Because the series is being officially translated volume by volume, the complete, official English edition of Nikurashii Kare is tied to the publisher's strict release schedule. Fans can track preorder dates and digital/physical availability directly through the Seven Seas Entertainment website or major book retailers. Fan Translations and Digital Availability nikurashii kare novel english translation full
The Japanese Boys' Love (BL) literary world has captured global attention, and few series have generated as much international fervor as Yuu Nagira’s Utsukushii Kare (My Beautiful Man) universe. Following the massive success of the live-action television adaptation, fans worldwide have been scouring the internet for the version. As the direct sequel to Utsukushii Kare , this novel deepens the complex, unconventional romance between the fiercely devoted Kazunari Hira and the proudly beautiful Kiyoi Sou. Until recently, English-speaking fans relied on partial fan
If you cannot wait for the official October release, there are several fan-led resources, though "full" completions vary: Because the series is being officially translated volume
: Complete English translations of Nikurashii Kare exist within the private BL novel translation community.
You can find 80% of the novel via fragmented fan translations (Chapters 1-48 are floating around PDF sharing sites if you dig deep). You can complete the last 20% via raw MTL and guesswork. But a professional, coherent, "full novel" translation that maintains the nuance of the Japanese word Nikurashii —a hatred that coexists with desperate love—does not currently exist in a single file.