There are a million and one ways you can help the Yaoi Archive; check some of them out below:
- Do you own any Japanese BL manga magazines? We are looking for clear images of the following:
- the front and back covers
- the table of contents
- Do you own any Japanese BL tankōbons? We are looking for clear images of the following:
- title and creator(s)
- table of contents
- publication information; this includes:
- 初出一覧 (first appearance list) page
(see image –>) - copyright page
- 初出一覧 (first appearance list) page
- Do you own any out-of-print English licenses of BL manga series (either print, or digital)? Please let us know what series you have—we may not be aware of it, and it would help us build this database!
- Are you proficient with photo-editing software, or—even better—do you have experience as a manga cleaner? If so, we would love to have you join us.
- Do you have an interest in archiving out-of-print BL magazines, or series? Reach out to us via email to work with us!
- Do you have an interest in researching defunct manga publishers, publications, and series? Want to help us build our website? Reach out to us via email to work with us!
- Are you a wealthy individual who wants to support
a worthy causean educational cause? If so, any financial support would be greatly appreciated. Donations would be used for website maintenance, and for acquiring out-of-print magazines and manga volumes to allow us to archive those and provide the most accurate information. Check out ways to donate below!
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