Boys Be... (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese anthology manga series written by Masahiro Itabashi and illustrated by Hiroyuki Tamakoshi.

[61] Boys Be... Young Adult' was serialized in Fujimi Shobo's Monthly Dragon Age from September 8, 2017,[62] to July 9, 2018.

[9][67] The opening and ending themes, "Daijobu" (だいじょうぶ) and "Minna Ga Iine" (みんながいいね), respectively, are both performed by Aki Maeda.

[76] Reviewing Tokyopop's first volume for Anime Fringe, Patrick King commended the realism and depth of the characters and Hiroyuki's art style as well, stating: "Boys Be is a refreshing series that was written for guys seeking a little romance manga of their own.

"[7] In a more negative review, Johanna Draper Carlson of Comics Worth Reading criticized the series for its repetitiveness, formulaic stories and fanservice, stating as well that the female characters, except for hair length, look alike.

[78] Writing for Anime News Network, Patrick King commented that the series is "frequently tender, but never mushy.

"[2] Theron Martin from the same website, said that it is "hardly a dynamic series, and doesn't have much for ongoing plot," but highlighted the "honest, character-driven stories which feel real and avoid going to silly or angsty extremes".

"[79] Chris Beveridge of AnimeOnDVD, made a positive review of the series, stating that it "consistently brought a smile to our face throughout it.

Remembrances of experiences past and the ring of real world truth to much of it makes this something that people can connect to in a way they can't with a lot of other anime.

"[80] Enoch Lau of THEM Anime Reviews praised the stories and characters, stating that while they are "slightly stereotyped", they have a "down-to-earth appeal to the viewer."

On the other hand, he criticized the art, stating that it is "rather inconsistent when it comes to character design and sometimes gets a bit too simple," and its short duration.

[81] In a more mixed review, Jeff Harris of IGN stated that the series' relationship drama is at times "seriously overdone and rather sappy," and that it "disappoints more often than not."