Riyu Yamakami is a Japanese manga artist known for creating boys' love (BL) and yaoi manga. BL manga typically explores romantic and sometimes erotic relationships between male characters, and is intended for a female audience. Yamakami’s work often features emotional storylines, engaging characters, and a distinctive art style that appeals to fans of the genre. Some of her works include "Affair," "I Can't Stop Loving You," and "Stay Gold." Her manga are generally published in Japanese BL anthologies or standalone volumes and have also found an audience overseas through translation and distribution in various countries.