50 Most Popular Shoujo-Ai Anime For Beginners

You cannot overlook the anime genre about love between females if you are a lover of Japanese animation. It sounds absurd, but the attraction of these films is not inferior to works written about heterosexual love. Yuri Anime is a genre of anime that has been around since the beginning; this genre has become very popular and known as Shoujo AI. The plot of this genre revolves around the relationships between girls.

Do you like love stories that are gentle but still leave a lot of emotions? If you are a person with a romantic heart, want to discover sweet love, or want to know more about the world of yuri anime, then you should not ignore the following best yuri anime for the following.

1. Citrus

Citrus	Information
Anime Name	Citrus
Genre	Romance, Yuri
Author	Saburouta
Manga Serialized in	Comic Yuri Hime
Original Run (Manga)	November 2012 – August 2018
Volumes (Manga)	10
English Publisher (Manga)	Seven Seas Entertainment
Anime Studio	Passione
Anime Director	Takeo Takahashi
Original Run (Anime)	January 2018 – March 2018
Episodes	12
Sequel Manga	Citrus Plus
Sequel Manga Author	Saburouta
Sequel Manga Serialized in	Comic Yuri Hime
Sequel Manga Original Run	December 2018 – Present
Sequel Manga Volumes	5
Music	Ryō Takahashi
Licensed by (Anime)	Crunchyroll, SA/SEA Medialink
Original Network	AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, BS Fuji
Main Characters	Yuzu Aihara, Mei Aihara
Plot	Yuzu, a fashionable and fun-loving city girl, transfers to a conservative all-girls school where she clashes with the student council president, Mei, who happens to be her new stepsister. The series follows the evolution of their relationship and Yuzu’s growing romantic feelings for Mei.
Manga Publication	Serialized in Ichijinsha’s bimonthly magazine Comic Yuri Hime.
International Licensing	Licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment, Germany, Thailand, and Taiwan.
Anime Adaptation	Directed by Takeo Takahashi and animated by Passione. Aired from January to March 2018. Opening theme: “Azalea” by Nano Ripe, ending theme: “Dear Teardrop” by Mia Regina. Simulcasted by Crunchyroll.
Reception	Citrus appeared on The New York Times bestseller list for manga. Criticized for non-consensual elements and the portrayal of the relationship between the main characters.

Citrus revolves around the main character Yuzuko; on the first day of transferring schools, she encounters and does not have much sympathy for Mei – the student council president at the new school, in a bad situation. After that, Yuzuko continued to meet Mei again in an even worse situation.

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2. Sakura Trick

Sakura Trick	Information
Anime Name	Sakura Trick
Genre	Romantic comedy, Slice of life, Yuri
Manga	Written and illustrated by Tachi
Published by	Houbunsha
Magazine	Manga Time Kirara Miracle!
Demographic	Seinen
Original run (Manga)	March 2011 – September 2017
Volumes	8
Directed by	Kenichi Ishikura
Produced by	Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Junichirō Tanaka, Nobumitsu Urasaki, Masashi Takatori, Eriko Aoki
Music by	Ryosuke Nakanishi
Studio	Studio Deen
Licensed by	AUS: Hanabee, NA: Sentai Filmworks, UK: MVM Films
Original network	TBS, MBS, CBC, TBS Channel 1, BS-TBS
Original run (Anime)	January 2014 – March 2014
Episodes	12
Opening Theme	“Won（3）Chu KissMe!” by Haruka Tomatsu, Yuka Iguchi, Yuka Aisaka, Hiromi Igarashi, Mai Fuchigami, and Megumi Toda
Ending Theme	“Kiss (and) Love” by Haruka Tomatsu and Yuka Iguchi
Critical Reception	Favorably reviewed as “favorite anime of the [2014] winter season” by Richard Eisenbeis of Kotaku.

The tale of two girls who were closest friends in high school is told in Sakura Trick. Even though they were in the same high school class, they were seated far apart. One individual grows envious as the people next to him begin to make friends. They choose to kiss, something they would never do with another female, to strengthen their friendship. A kiss, however, makes both people feel new emotions.

3. Bloom Into You

Bloom Into You	Information
Anime Name	Bloom Into You
Original Title	やがて君になる (Yagate Kimi ni Naru)
Genre	Yuri, Romance
Manga	Manga
Written by	Nio Nakatani
Published by	ASCII Media Works
English publisher	Seven Seas Entertainment
Magazine	Dengeki Daioh
Demographic	Shōnen
Original run	April 27, 2015 – September 27, 2019
Volumes	8 (List of volumes)
Directed by	Makoto Katō
Produced by	Shinpei Yamashita, Tatsuya Kusunoki, Noritomo Isogai, Kaori Kimura, Mitsuhiro Ogata, Daisuke Iwasaki
Written by	Jukki Hanada
Music by	Michiru Ōshima
Studio	Troyca
Licensed by	Sentai Filmworks
Original network	AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS, TVA, TVQ, BS11
Original run	October 5, 2018 – December 28, 2018
Episodes	13 (List of episodes)
Light novel	Light novel
Title	Bloom Into You: Regarding Saeki Sayaka
Written by	Hitoma Iruma
Illustrated by	Nio Nakatani
Published by	Kadokawa
English publisher	Seven Seas Entertainment
Imprint	Dengeki Bunko
Demographic	Male
Original run	November 10, 2018 – March 10, 2020
Volumes	3 (List of volumes)
Plot Summary	Bloom Into You is a yuri manga series written and illustrated by Nio Nakatani. It follows the story of two female high school students, Yuu Koito and Touko Nanami, as they navigate their emotions and develop a deepening relationship. The series explores their personal growth and self-discovery through their experiences together.
Author’s Background	Nio Nakatani gained recognition through her doujinshi works featuring girl-girl pairings of Touhou characters. She became interested in producing a romance story featuring an unambiguous love between girls, leading to the creation of Bloom Into You.
Manga Publication and Licensing	The manga series was serialized in Dengeki Daioh and published by ASCII Media Works in Japan. It was later licensed for English release by Seven Seas Entertainment.
Anime Adaptation	Bloom Into You received an anime television series adaptation by Troyca, covering the first five volumes of the manga. The anime aired from October to December 2018 and is licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks.
Character Development	Bloom Into You delves into the complex emotions and personal flaws of the main characters, Touko Nanami and Yuu Koito. It explores their evolving relationship and journey of self-discovery.
Story Conclusion	Bloom Into You concludes with Yuu and Touko graduating from high school, enrolling in college, and reflecting on their relationship as they attend a cultural festival at their old high school. The series ends with them walking into their future together.

Yuu has long loved shoujo manga and hopes to one day receive a confession that makes her heart flutter. Yet when a guy in high school confessed to her, she didn’t feel anything. And that’s when Yuu encounters the beautiful student council president Nanami. But when the next person to confess to Yuu is Nanami, is this the beginning of her shoujo Bloom Into You love story?

4. Aoi Hana

Aoi Hana	Information
Anime Name	Aoi Hana
Genre	Drama, Romance, Yuri
Type	Manga
Author	Takako Shimura
Publisher	Ohta Publishing
Magazine	Manga Erotics F
First	November 2004
Volumes	5
Volume List	List of Aoi Hana chapters
Series Overview	A story of love, friendship, and self-discovery
Anime Adaptation	11-episode TV series by J.C.Staff
Director	Kenichi Kasai
Aired	July 2 to September 10, 2009
Theme Songs	Opening: “Aoi Hana” by Kukikodan
Reception	Praised for realistic art and character-driven story
Awards	Recommended work at the Japan Media Arts Festival

The story of Aoi Hana revolves around two best friends since childhood, Fumi Manjoume, and Akira Okudaira. The two were very close in 1st grade. But in 2nd grade, Fumi moved house, and the two lost contact. Nearly ten years later, the two met by chance at the tram stop; although they did not recognize each other, they still had an impression of each other and wished to meet again. Fate arranged, that same night, the two met again.

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5. Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl

Kashimashi Girl Meets	Information
Anime Name	Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl
Genre	Romantic comedy, Science fiction, Yuri
Manga	Written by Satoru Akahori and illustrated by Yukimaru Katsura, published by MediaWorks
Light Novel	Written by Mako Komao, illustrated by Yukimaru Katsura, published by MediaWorks’ Dengeki Bunko imprint
Anime TV Series	Directed by Nobuaki Nakanishi, written by Jukki Hanada, produced by Studio Hibari, aired on TV Tokyo
Original Video Animation (OVA)	Directed by Nobuaki Nakanishi, written by Jukki Hanada, produced by Studio Hibari
Video Game	“Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl The First Summer Story” developed by Vridge, published by Marvelous Interactive for PlayStation 2
English Localization	Manga licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment, anime licensed by Discotek Media and re-released with an English dub by Media Blasters
Critical Reception	Positive reviews from Newtype USA, Anime News Network, and IGN for its down-to-earth characters, animation quality, and art style
Plot Summary	Revolves around Hazumu Osaragi, a high school boy revived as a girl after an alien spaceship accident, leading to a same-sex love triangle with her two female friends
Themes	Explores true love, acceptance of one’s identity, same-sex relationships, and the impact of gender change
Development Process	Writer Satoru Akahori aimed to create a true love story without excessive ecchi content, resulting in the decision to change the main character’s gender
Title Meaning	“Kashimashi” loosely translates to “noisy, boisterous, or clamorous” and is derived from the phrase “When three women gather, it is noisy” (女三人寄れば姦しい, Onna sannin yoreba kashimashii)
Manga Publication	Written by Satoru Akahori, illustrated by Yukimaru Katsura, serialized in Dengeki Daioh, released in five volumes by MediaWorks
English Release	Manga licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment, released in North America with the title “Kashimashi”
Internet Radio Shows	Included “Kana, Yui, Yukari’s Kashima Radio,” featuring voice actresses from the series

Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl revolves around a shy guy Hazumu who mustered up the courage to confess to Yasuna but ultimately failed. To forget the feelings and memories of Yasuna, Hazumu decided to go to Mount Kashima. Suddenly a spaceship is losing control and is about to crash into Hazumu. Fortunately, Hazumu was saved by the spaceman. But the bad thing is that during the process of restoring his body, his body, after recovery, became a girl instead of a boy.

6. Candy Boy

Candy Boy	Information
Anime Name	Candy Boy
Japanese Title	キャンディ ボーイ (Kyandi Bōi)
Genre	Romantic comedy, yuri
Original Net Animation (ONA)	Produced by Anime International Company (AIC)
Director	Takafumi Hoshikawa
Release Dates	First ONA: November 22, 2007; Seven-episode series: May 2, 2008 – May 8, 2009
DVD Episodes	Two additional episodes released on DVD
Manga Adaptation	Manga adaptation by Hiro Tōge serialized in Media Factory’s Comic Flapper magazine from November 2009 to December 2010
Spin-off Manga	Spin-off manga titled “Candy Boy Young girls fall in love!” by Hiro Tōge
Characters	Main characters: Kanade Sakurai, Yukino Sakurai, and Sakuya Kamiyama; the story focuses on the romantic relationship between Kanade and Yukino
DVD Release	Candy Boy released on DVD along with the limited edition of Meilin’s Candy Boy CD single as part of the Anime 2.0 project
DVD Volume 1	First DVD volume of the seven-episode series released
DVD Volume 2	Second DVD volume released, containing another episode
Manga Serialization	Manga adaptation serialized in the seinen manga magazine Comic Flapper
Manga Volumes	Two tankōbon volumes released

There’s not a lot of thrill in the Candy Boy plot other than the two sisters are very close in a Yuri way, and the clingy underclassman always annoys them because he has a crush on one of the sisters. However, this is one of those melodramas where there’s teasing, and you just want to tap the screen and pop their heads together for them to kiss.

7. Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabibito

Yami to Boushi	Information
Anime Name	Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabibito
Original Title	ヤミと帽子と本の旅人
Genre	Fantasy, Yuri
Game	Visual Novel
Developer	Root
Publisher	Orbit
Platform	Windows
Game Release Date	December 2002
Manga Adaptation	Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabibito ~Romance
Manga Illustrator	Aya Sakurai
Anime TV Series	Studio Deen adaptation
TV Series Director	Yūji Yamaguchi
Series Script	Tomomi Mochizuki
Character Designer	Asako Nishida
Music Composer	Akifumi Tada
Opening Theme	“Hitomi no Naka no Meikyū” by Aiko Kayō
Ending Theme	“Eien no Inori o Sasagete” by Sanae Kobayashi
Original Network	JNN (MBS)
English Network	US – Toku
Original Run	October 2003 – December 2003
Number of Episodes	13
North American License	Anime Works
Spin-Off Game	Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabibito Typing Travellers
Spin-Off Game Release	2004
Unique Storytelling	Non-linear narrative and interdimensional library theme
English Release	Media Blasters released in 2016
Critic Review	Unique series with strong character designs and diverse music

Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabibito is about Hazuki, a high school girl who lives with her classmate and is also the person she has a crush on. Tragedy struck Hatsumi’s 16th birthday when she disappeared in blue light before Hazuki’s eyes. Hazuki sets out to find a lover with the help of a loli witch.

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8. Sasameki Koto

Sasameki Koto	Information
Anime Name	Sasameki Koto
Author	Takashi Ikeda
Serialized in	Monthly Comic Alive
Original Run	May 2007 – September 2011
Volumes	9
Licensed by	One Peace Books
Anime Episodes	13
Anime Studio	AIC
Aired on	TV Tokyo
Main Characters	Murasame Sumika, Kazama Ushio
Genre	Comedy, Romance, Yuri
Setting	High school
Plot	Murasame Sumika, a popular student known for her academic and athletic achievements, harbors a secret love for her classmate Kazama Ushio. Ushio, who is openly lesbian, remains oblivious to Sumika’s feelings while facing rejection from other girls.

The story of Sasameki Koto revolves around the story that Sumika is madly in love with Ushio – his best friend, but Ushio shows that he only likes cute girlfriends. Sumika – a robust and talented girl, especially in sports – doesn’t seem to fit Ushio’s type. However, things seem to be going for the better.

9. NTR: Netsuzou Trap

NTR Netsuzou Trap	Information
Anime Name	NTR: Netsuzou Trap
Genre	Romance, Yuri
Manga	Written by Kodama Naoko
Published by	Ichijinsha
English publisher	Seven Seas Entertainment
Magazine	Comic Yuri Hime
Original run	November 2014 – December 18, 2017
Volumes	6 (List of volumes)
Anime television series	Directed by Hisayoshi Hirasawa
Studio	Creators in Pack
Licensed by	Crunchyroll
Original network	AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tokyo MX 2
Original run	July 5, 2017 – September 20, 2017
Episodes	12 (List of episodes)
Story	Two high school girls, Yuma and Hotaru, who have boyfriends, secretly cheat with each other. Yuma questions the
Manga Reception	The English version of the manga received mixed reviews, with critics highlighting its unusual yuri story and the
Anime Reception	The anime adaptation aired from July to September 2017 and was simulcast by Crunchyroll. It portrayed yuri themes

NTR: Netsuzou Trap revolves around two characters, Yuma and Hotaru, who have been close friends since childhood, so it is understandable that when Yuma has trouble with her boyfriend, she will look to Hotaru for advice. Boyfriends are just a screen to hide a passionate, secret love behind it. Will Yuma and Hotaru forget what happened between them, or will they sink deeper and deeper into the mire between this love and betrayal?

10. Maria-sama ga Miteru

Maria sama ga Miteru	Information
Anime Name	Maria-sama ga Miteru
Author	Oyuki Konno
Illustrator	Reine Hibiki
Published by	Shueisha
Genre	Class S, Yuri
Light Novel Volumes	37
Original Run	April 1998 – April 2012
Manga Adaptation	Yes
Anime Adaptation	Yes
Studio	Studio Deen
Total Anime Episodes	44
Positive Reviews	Yes
Critical Acclaim	Credited with starting the modern yuri trend
Focus of the Story	Interactions and relationships of the characters
Setting	Lillian Girls’ Academy, a prestigious Catholic school in Tokyo
Sœur System	Yes, where older students become “sœurs” to younger students
Musical Choices	Classical music-inspired
Sales	Over 5.4 million copies of the light novels sold
Reception	Generally positive reviews from critics
Additional Media	Audio dramas and music albums
Distinguishing Features	Strong characterization and emphasis on romance and emotion
Yamayuri Council	Student council in the story
Rose Mansion	Meeting place for the Yamayuri Council
Petite Sœur	Younger sister assigned to each Rose
En Bouton	Assistant to the Roses
En Bouton Petite Sœur	Younger sister of the en bouton
Election for Rose Positions	Tradition of passing positions to en boutons
Debut Novel	“Yume no Miya” published from 1994-1997
Short Story	“Maria-sama ga Miteru” published in 1997

Yumi is a first-year student at Lillian Girls’ School, a Christian girls’ school. According to the school’s tradition, the upper-class sister will select a younger student called “soeur” to help instruct and guide. Although Yumi admires Sachiko, a 2nd-year student, and student council member, Yumi doesn’t want to be Sachiko’s “soeur”. So how will the love story of these girls develop? Please watch Maria-sama ga Miteru to understand.

11. Blue Drop: Tenshi-tachi no Gikyoku

Blue Drop Tenshitachi	Information
Anime Name	Blue Drop: Tenshi-tachi no Gikyoku
Genre	Drama, Science fiction, Yuri
Manga: Blue Drop	Akihito Yoshitomi (Author), MediaWorks (Publisher), Serialized in Dengeki Comic Gao!, 1 Volume
Manga: Blue Drop: Tenshi no Bokura	Akihito Yoshitomi (Author), Akita Shoten (Publisher), Serialized in Champion Red, 2 Volumes
Manga: Blue Drop: Tenshi no Itazura	Akihito Yoshitomi (Author), Akita Shoten (Publisher), Serialized in Champion Red Ichigo, 2 One-shots
Anime TV Series	Masahiko Ōkura (Director), Asahi Production, BeSTACK (Studio), Natsuko Takahashi (Writer), The Kintsuru (Music), Asahi Production, BeSTACK (Production), Licensed by Sentai Filmworks (North America), October 2, 2007 – December 25, 2007 (Original run), 13 Episodes
Manga: Blue Drop: Maiorita Tenshi	Akihito Yoshitomi (Author), Akita Shoten (Publisher), Shōnen (Demographic), December 26, 2007 – May 21, 2008 (bundled with DVD volumes), 6 Chapters
Manga: Blue Drop: Tenshi no Itazura	Akihito Yoshitomi (Author), Akita Shoten (Publisher), Shōnen (Demographic), May 23, 2008 – June 27, 2008 (bundled with drama CDs), 2 One-shots

In Blue Drop: Tenshi-tachi no Gikyoku, after the incident that happened five years ago, Mari has lost all memories of everything before; only her name is remembered. Worried about her grandchild’s future, Mari’s grandmother took her to Kaiou Academy. Here, Mari met Hagino, who was directly involved in that year’s incident; over time, Mari gradually learned the truth and better understood Hagino’s personality.

12. Kannazuki no Miko

Kannazuki no Miko	Information
Anime Name	Kannazuki no Miko
Author	Kaishaku
Genres	Mecha, Yuri
Publication	Shōnen Ace (Manga), Chiba TV, TV Kanagawa, TV Saitama, Channel Neco, KBS (Anime)
Original Run	March 2004 – April 2005 (Manga), October 1, 2004 – December 17, 2004 (Anime)
Number of Episodes	12
Studio	TNK
Licensed by	NA Geneon USA (2006-2009), Sentai Filmworks (2009-present)
English Network	US Anime Network (2010)
Spin-off Manga	Himekami no Miko (Serialized from July 2020 to November 2021)
Plot	Himeko Kurusugawa and Chikane Himemiya, high school girls at Ototachibana Academy, are the reincarnations of solar and lunar mikos. When their ancient enemy, the Orochi, rises once more, Himeko and Chikane awaken to defend the world. With the help of their friend Sōma Ōgami, they must awaken Ame no Murakumo to combat the threat. The series explores their complex relationships, mecha themes, and the battle against the Orochi.
Reception	The series received mixed reviews, with praise for its emotional conclusion and character relationships, but criticism for genre mix, logical inconsistencies, and weak animation. The manga and anime adaptations garnered both positive and negative feedback, with discussions on themes, melodrama, and portrayal of characters.

The demon dragon Orochi threatens the planet in the anime Kannazuki no Miko once more. All hope is placed in two young girls who are claimed to be two female magicians who vanquished Orichi before reincarnation. Himeko and Chikane are two young girls studying at Ototachibana Academy. However, everything abruptly changes when a mecha piloted by Gami Sma, Orochi’s seventh head revived, strikes the dorm. 

13. Liz to Aoi Tori

Liz to Aoi Tori	Information
Japanese Title	リズと青い鳥 (Rizu to Aoi Tori)
Director	Naoko Yamada
Screenplay	Reiko Yoshida
Based on	Sound! Euphonium novel series by Ayano Takeda
Release Date	April 21, 2018 (Japan), November 9, 2018 (Limited Release in the United States)
Running Time	90 minutes
Production Companies	Kyoto Animation, Bandai Namco Arts, Pony Canyon, Rakuonsha, Animation DO
Distributor	Shochiku
Language	Japanese
Main Characters	Mizore Yoroizuka, Nozomi Kasaki
Genre	Drama, Music
Soundtrack Composers	Kensuke Ushio (High School Scenes), Akito Matsuda (Fairy Tale Segments and Concert Pieces)
Character Redesign	Futoshi Nishiya
Art Director	Mutsuo Shinohara
Color Stylist	Naomi Ishida
English Release	Stephanie Sheh (Casting Director and ADR Director)
Reception	Positive reviews, praised for character relationships, soundtrack, and animation
Spin-Off	Sequel to Sound! Euphonium television series, focusing on Mizore and Nozomi
Standalone Story	Can be fully understood without prior knowledge of Sound! Euphonium
Director’s Approach	Capturing subtle emotions, delicate character moments, and fleetingness through careful depiction

Liz to Aoi Tori‘s content revolves around flute player Nozomi Kasaki and oboe player Mizore Yoroizuka. The band’s new competition piece, Liz and the Blue Bird is a flute and trumpet duet performed by Nozomi and Mizore. But when it comes to the middle of the school year, Mizore finds it uncomfortable to be separated from Nozomi again at the end of the year, affecting their music and friendship.

14. Kin-Iro Mosaic: Thank You

Kiniro Mosaic Kinmoza	Information
Anime Name	Kin-Iro Mosaic: Thank You!!
Alternative Name	Kiniro Mosaic, Kinmoza
Manga	Kiniro Mosaic (Japanese: きんいろモザイク, Hepburn: Kin’iro Mozaiku, lit. “Golden Mosaic”)
Manga Author	Yui Hara
Manga Serialization	June 2010 – April 2020 (Houbunsha’s Manga Time Kirara Max magazine)
English Publisher (Manga)	Yen Press
Anime Television Series (Season 1)	Aired from July 6, 2013, to September 21, 2013
Anime Television Series (Season 2)	Aired from April 5, 2015, to June 21, 2015
Original Video Animation	Kin-iro Mosaic: Pretty Days
Anime Film	Kin-iro Mosaic: Thank You!!
Characters	Shinobu Omiya, Alice Cartelet, Karen Kujo, Aya Komichi, Yoko Inokuma
Rhythm Game Appearance	Characters and songs from Kiniro Mosaic appear in the rhythm game Miracle Girls Festival for PlayStation Vita developed by Sega
Mobile Game Appearance	Characters from the series appear in the mobile game Kirara Fantasia

Kin-Iro Mosaic: Thank You is about Shinobu Oumiya, a Japanese girl who has lived and studied in England for a long time. When she returned to her home country, her heart still could not stop longing for life in England. Especially Alice – the daughter of Shinobu’s guardian during her long time living in England. Later, when Alice goes to Japan, Alice stays at Shinobu’s house. The two of them have lived a life full of joy and happiness.

15. YuruYuri

YuruYuri	Information
Anime Name	YuruYuri
Author	Namori
Genre	Comedy, Slice of Life, Yuri
Manga Serialization	June 18, 2008 – Present
Anime Adaptation	July 5, 2011 – December 21, 2015
Original Video Animation (OVA)	Released on February 18, 2015
Spin-off Original Net Animation	“MiniYuri” premiered on YouTube on September 25, 2019
Spin-off Web Manga	“Ohmuroke” began release on Nico Nico Seiga in July 2012
Setting	Takes place at Nanamori Middle School in Takaoka, Toyama
Main Characters	Akari Akaza, Kyōko Toshinō, Yui Funami, Chinatsu Yoshikawa, and the Student Council
Manga Publication	Serialized in Comic Yuri Hime S and Comic Yuri Hime
Manga Sales	Over a million copies sold
Manga English Release	Released briefly on JManga
Anime Seasons	Three seasons aired between 2011 and 2015
Original Video Animation (Yuru Yuri)	Directed by Daigo Yamagishi, released on November 13, 2019
Opening and Ending Themes	Performed by Nanamori Middle School Amusement Club
Collaboration	Characters and songs appeared in the rhythm game “Miracle Girls Festival”
Mobile Game Collaboration	Collaboration with “Release the Spyce: Secret Fragrance,” a mobile game based on the anime series Release the Spyce

YuruYuri revolves around the daily lives of four girls who attend Nakamori Middle School, Akaza Akari, Toshino Kyoko, Funami Yui, and Yoshikawa Chinatsu. These are also the four girls who founded the Nakamori High School’s entertainment club, whose principal office is utilized from the tea ceremony room.

16. Kase-san And Morning Glories

Kasesan And Morning	Information
Anime Name	Kase-san And Morning Glories
Author	Hiromi Takashima
Genres	Romance, Yuri
Manga	Manga
Published by	Shinshokan
English publisher	Seven Seas Entertainment
Original run	August 26, 2010 – March 23, 2017
Volumes	5
Sequel Series	Kase-san and Yamada
Original run	April 28, 2017 – present
Volumes	3
Original Net Animation	Your Light Kase-san and Morning Glories
Directed by	Takuya Satō
Music by	Hanako Oku
Studio	Zexcs
Released	May 7, 2017
Runtime	5 minutes
Original Video Animation	Kase-san and Morning Glories
Directed by	Takuya Satō
Music by	rionos
Studio	Zexcs
Licensed by	NA Sentai Filmworks
Released	June 9, 2018 (theatrical)
Runtime	58 minutes
Summary	“Kase-san and Morning Glories” is a yuri manga series written and illustrated by Hiromi Takashima. The story follows Yui Yamada, a timid girl who falls in love with the athletic Tomoka Kase. They face various challenges in their relationship. The manga consists of 5 volumes and has been licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment. It has received anime adaptations, including a 5-minute original net animation and a 58-minute original video animation. The OVA was licensed by Sentai Filmworks and released with an English dub.”
Manga Publication	The manga was published by Shinshokan and ran from August 26, 2010, to March 23, 2017. It consists of 5 volumes. The sequel series, “Kase-san and Yamada,” started in April 2017 and has 3 volumes so far.
Anime Adaptations	The anime adaptations include a 5-minute original net animation titled “Your Light Kase-san and Morning Glories” and a 58-minute original video animation titled “Kase-san and Morning Glories.” Both were directed by Takuya Satō and produced by Zexcs. The OVA had its theatrical release on June 9, 2018. Sentai Filmworks licensed the OVA for North America.
Additional Media	Three drama CDs were produced for Kase-san And Morning Glories, featuring the same voice cast as the OVA.

Kase-san and Morning Glories is a gentle but equally romantic love story between two Yamada high school girls – a quiet, shy girl and Kase – the school’s beauty and supervisory team member. Between two girls with two opposite personalities, but it is love that shortens the distance between them. Then, create a romantic love story without going through too much turbulence but still containing fond memories.

17. Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid

Valkyrie Drive Mermaid	Information
Anime Name	Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid
Japanese Title	バルキリードライヴ(Varukirī Doraivu)
Genres	Action, Yuri, Supernatural
Franchise Creator	Marvelous
Projects	Mermaid (anime), Bhikkhuni (game), Siren (social game)
Plot	Girls infected with the A Virus divided into Extars and Liberators
Island Setting	Isolated islands overseen by Observers from Organisation AAA
Anime Airing	October 10, 2015 – December 26, 2015
Director	Hiraku Kaneko
Character Design	Hiraku Kaneko
Series Composition	Yōsuke Kuroda
Music Composer	Hiroaki Tsutsumi
Opening Theme	“Overdrive” by Hitomi Harada
Ending Theme	“Super Ultra Hyper Miracle Romantic” by Yuka Iguchi and Mikako Izawa
Licensing and Streaming	Licensed by Funimation (North America), Madman Entertainment (Australia), Crunchyroll (after Sony’s acquisition)
Manga Adaptations	Valkyrie Drive: Siren—Breakout, Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid
Additional Information	Special short episodes included with Blu-ray/DVD volumes

Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid is based on an artificial island managed by the mermaid Mamori. When the island was attacked, Mamori and Mirei – a girl who had just set foot on the island, together resisted the invasion of the enemy. And then, something unexpected happened that changed the situation; when Mirei kissed Mamori, and thanks to that kiss, Mamori was transformed into a sword with great power.

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18. Akuma no Riddle

Akuma no Riddle	Information
Anime Name	Riddle Story of Devil (悪魔のリドル)
Genre	Action, Yuri
Manga	Written by Yun Kōga and illustrated by Sunao Minakata
Serialized in	Kadokawa Shoten’s Newtype magazine
English License	Seven Seas Entertainment
Anime Adaptation	Directed by Keizō Kusakawa and produced by Diomedéa
Original Run	April 3, 2014 – June 19, 2014
Streaming License (North America)	Funimation
Streaming License (Australia)	Madman Entertainment
Streaming License (Southeast Asia, South Asia)	Muse Communication
Plot	At a private girls’ boarding school, Myōjō Academy, thirteen girls are transferred into the academy’s “10th Year Class Black” (10年黒組, Jūnen Kurogumi). Twelve of these students are assassins from various backgrounds, assigned to eliminate the remaining student, Haru Ichinose. Succeeding grants them any wish, while failure leads to expulsion. However, one assassin, Tokaku Azuma, vows to protect Haru from the others.
Manga Publication	Kadokawa Shoten’s Newtype magazine (September 2012 – November 2016)
English Release	Seven Seas Entertainment
Supplementary Dōjinshi	“Koakuma no Riddle” (小悪魔のリドル, lit. “Small Devil’s Riddle”) by Minakata and Akiko Morishima
Opening Theme	“Sōshō Innocence” (創傷イノセンス, “Wounded Innocence”) by Maaya Uchida
Ending Themes	Each episode features a different ending theme sung by the main thirteen voice actresses of the anime. Episode 12 contains an insert song titled “Aogeba Tōtoshi” (仰げば尊し) performed by the main thirteen voice actresses.
English Release (UK)	Anime Limited announced but later canceled the release.
Simulcast (Outside North America)	Crunchyroll simulcasted the series outside of North America.
Southeast Asia Streaming	Muse Communication licensed the series and released it via Animax Asia, later streaming it on their Muse Asia YouTube channel.

Akuma no Riddle is about Haru Ichinose, a 10th grader at Myojyou Academy, a boarding school for girls only. Ichinose’s class has a total of 13 people, except for Ichinose, the remaining 12 are all assassins, and their common target is none other than Ichinose. Then, Ichinose’s class had a new girl transferred to Tokaku Azuma. However, instead of trying to kill Ichinose, Azuma developed feelings for her “prey” from time to time.

19. Simoun

Simoun	Information
Anime Name	Simoun
Genre	Science fiction, yuri
Created by	Shō Aikawa, Yoshizaki Sasa, Gō Mihara
Directed by	Junji Nishimura
Produced by	Junka Kobayashi, Keiichi Matsuda, Takashi Takefuji
Music by	Toshihiko Sahashi
Studio	Studio Deen
Licensed by	US AnimeWorks
Original network	TV Tokyo
Original run	April 3, 2006 – September 25, 2006
Episodes	26
Manga	Manga
Written by	Hayase Hashiba
Published by	Ichijinsha
Magazine	Comic Yuri Hime
Demographic	Shōjo
Volumes	1
Manga	Manga
Simoun Magical Biyūden	Simoun Magical Biyūden
Written by	Wataru Akiduki
Published by	Gakken
Magazine	Megami Magazine
Demographic	Seinen
Original run	August 2006 – December 2006
Light novel	Light novel
Written by	Junko Okazaki
Illustrated by	Asako Nishida
Published by	Gakken
Imprint	Megami Bunko
Demographic	Male
Volumes	2

Simoun is set in the fantasy world of Daikuriku, where all the inhabitants are female. On the planet, Daikuriku, the mighty country of Simulacrum, is protected by a class of airships called Simoun. The two nations, Argentum and Plumbum, attacked Simulacrum to capture the energy supplying Simoun of their country. Two brave female warriors of Simulacrum, Neviril and Amuria, fought to protect their Simoun from being stolen.

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20. Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Adolescence Mokushiroku

Shoujo Kakumei Utena	Information
Anime Name	Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Adolescence Mokushiroku
Genre	Magical girl, Surrealist, Romance
Created by	Be-Papas
Directed by	Kunihiko Ikuhara
Produced by	Noriko Kobayashi, Shinichi Ikeda
Written by	Yōji Enokido
Music by	Shinkichi Mitsumune (score), J. A. Seazer (songs)
Studio	J.C.Staff
Licensed by	AUS: Hanabee, NA: Nozomi Entertainment, UK: Anime Limited
Original network	TV Tokyo
English network	AU: Fly TV, US: Anime Network, Funimation Channel, KIKU, Neon Alley, Sci-Fi Channel
Original run	April 2, 1997 – December 24, 1997
Episodes	39
Manga	Written by Chiho Saito, Illustrated by Chiho Saito
Published by	Shogakukan
English publisher	NA: Viz Media
Demographic	Shōjo, josei
Volumes	7
Film	Adolescence of Utena (1999)
Main Characters	Utena Tenjou, Anthy Himemiya
Themes	Gender, sexuality, coming-of-age
Character Design	Chiho Saito (original), Shinya Hasegawa (adapted for anime)
Influence	Critical acclaim, LGBT representation
Story Arcs	“Student Council Saga,” “Black Rose Saga,” “Akio Ohtori Saga”
Protagonist	Utena Tenjou – Courageous, tomboyish, seeks to become a prince
Rose Bride	Anthy Himemiya – Mysterious, central to the dueling tournament
Director	Kunihiko Ikuhara – Former Sailor Moon director, known for avant-garde style
Manga Adaptation	Developed concurrently with the anime series
Distribution	North America: Right Stuf (Nozomi Entertainment)

Shoujo Kakumei Utena: Adolescence Mokushiroku is based on a small part of the famous Revolutionary Girl Utena long-running anime. The main character in this anime series is Tenjou Utena – a new girl who transferred to Ohtori Academy to protect Himemiya Anthy, a girl who holds a mysterious power. Besides, Tenjou Utena also has to discover the secret hidden behind this school.

21. Oniisama E

Oniisama E	Information
Anime Name	Oniisama E
Original Work	Manga
Author	Riyoko Ikeda
Director	Osamu Dezaki
Studio	Tezuka Productions
Original Run	July 14, 1991 – September 13, 1992
Episodes	39
Genres	Drama, Psychological, School, Shoujo, Yuri
Theme Songs	Opening: “Tenshi no Enogu” by Shonen-tai
Main Characters	Nanako Misonou, Rei Asaka, Kaoru Orihara, Fukiko
Plot Summary	Oniisama E follows the story of Nanako Misonou,
Manga Volumes	3 (tankōbon)
Character Design	Akio Sugino, Akemi Takada
Music Composer	Kenji Kawai
Streaming Platform	Crunchyroll, RetroCrush
Related Works	Rose of Versailles, The Window of Orpheus

Seiran Girls Academy in Oniisama e is considered the noblest school, and anyone who attends here will have a bright future. However, life at the new school is not as rosy as Nanako had imagined. Nanako also topped the list of the school’s most hated members. In addition, four close friends since childhood are always beside Nanako, becoming her most considerable consolation; Since then, there has been love in her heart.

22. Shūmatsu no Izetta

Sh matsu no Izetta	Information
Anime Name	終末のイゼッタ (Shūmatsu no Izetta), Izetta: The Last Witch, Izetta, Die Letzte Hexe (German transcription)
Genre	Historical Fantasy, Military
Directed by	Masaya Fujimori
Produced by	Ajia-do Animation Works
Written by	Hiroyuki Yoshino
Music by	Michiru
Original run	October 1, 2016 – December 17, 2016
Episodes	12
Plot	Set in an alternate Earth on the eve of the Second World War, the story follows Izetta, the last surviving member of a clan of witches that possesses the ability to magically manipulate any object that they touch. Izetta pledges to help protect Princess Finé and the tiny Alpine country of Eylstadt from invasion by the imperialistic forces of Germania.
Setting	Eylstadt: A small alpine duchy based on western Austria with its capital, Landsbruck. The military equipment is largely patterned after the French Army’s from the time between World War I and II.
Antagonist	Germania: A powerful military country resembling Nazi Germany, portrayed as a monarchical empire. Its capital, Neu-Berlin, is based on Albert Speer’s designs for Hitler’s planned “World Capital Germania.” The military standard is a diagonally shifted Balkenkreuz with a short dagger blade replacing one of its arms. It possesses equipment identical to the pre- and early-WWII Wehrmacht.
Opening Theme	“Cross the Line” by Akino with bless4
Ending Theme	“Hikaru Aru Basho e” (To a Place With Light) by May’n

Shūmatsu no Izetta tells the story of a country, Eylstadt, ravaged by war. The film takes place in the period before World War II. The location is close to the Alps. Izetta was the last witch in the tribe at the time. She promised to protect Princess Finé from foreign invaders. Besides the fierce fights, the two people’s feelings finally blossomed.

23. My-HIME

My HIME	Information
Anime Name	My-HiME
Created by	Sunrise
Directed by	Masakazu Obara
Written by	Hiroyuki Yoshino
Original network	TV Tokyo
Original run	September 2004 – March 2005
Genre	Slice of life, supernatural
Main Characters	Mai Tokiha, Mikoto Minagi, Natsuki Kuga
HiMEs and Orphans	Twelve girls with HiME marks must use their powers to protect against Orphans, monstrous creatures with similar abilities
Manga Adaptation	Serialized in Shōnen Champion and published in North America by TOKYOPOP
Anime Spin-off	My-Otome, set in a far future timeline
Video Games	Mai-HiME: Unmei no Keitōju (PS2), Mai-HiME Bakuretsu! Fuuka Gakuen Gekitoushi?! and Mai-HiME Senretsu! Shin Fuuka Gakuen Gekitoushi!! (PSP)
Second Manga Series	My-HiME EXA, serialized in Dengeki Daioh in 2010

Another pretty good action and fantasy Shoujo Ai anime series are My-HiME. On the other hand, give attention to the supporting pair rather than the lead figure. The film is set at Fuuka Academy, where there are unique students. Each student there is called a HiME. Each Hime has a unique mark on its body and comes with a protective summoned beast.

24. Konohana Kitan

Konohana Kitan	Information
Anime Title	Konohana Kitan
Japanese Title	このはな綺譚
Genre	Mythic fiction, Slice of life, Yuri
Manga	Manga
Manga Written by	Sakuya Amano
Published by	Ichijinsha, Gentosha
English Publisher	Tokyopop (North America)
Anime Studio	Lerche
Director	Hideki Okamoto
Writer	Takao Yoshioka
Music	Hajime Kikuchi
Licensed by	Crunchyroll (North America)
Original Network	AT-X, Tokyo MX, Kansai TV, BS11
Original Run	October 4, 2017 – December 20, 2017
Episodes	12
Opening Theme	“Kokoro ni Tsubomi” (ココロニツボミ) by Eufonius
Ending Theme	“Haru Urara, Kimi to Sakihokoru” (春ウララ、君ト咲キ誇ル) by Ai Kakuma, Ayaka Suwa, Manami Numakura, Risa Kubota, Sawako Hata, and Yūko Ōno
Streaming Platforms	Crunchyroll (simulcast), Funimation (simuldub)

The Konohana Kitan anime is about young girls who work at hot springs. Yuzu is a charming little fox who just came to work in it. She occasionally makes mistakes, but she always tries to get the job done correctly. Satsuki is a workaholic who likes Yuzu but struggles to express her feelings. Although each has their personality, they are all kind and passionate about their work.

25. Saki: Zenkoku-hen

Saki Zenkoku hen	Information
Anime Name	Saki: Zenkoku-hen
Author	Ritz Kobayashi
Genre	Sports (Mahjong)
Serialized in	Square Enix’s Young Gangan
English Publisher	Yen Press
Original Network	TV Tokyo
Episodes	25
Side-story Manga	Saki Achiga-hen episode of Side-A
Serialized in	Monthly Shōnen Gangan
Original Run (Side-story Manga)	September 2011 – April 2013
Anime Adaptation (Side-story)	Studio Gokumi
Original Run (Side-story Anime)	April 2012 – May 2013 (16 episodes)
Third Anime Series	Saki: The Nationals
Original Run (Third Anime)	January 5, 2014 – April 6, 2014 (13 episodes)
Spin-off Manga	Side Story of Saki: Shinohayu the Dawn of Age
Serialized in	Big Gangan
Original Run (Spin-off Manga)	September 25, 2013 – Present
Gag Manga Series	Saki Biyori
Serialized in	Young Gangan
Original Run (Gag Manga)	June 17, 2011 – March 24, 2018
Live-action Television Series	December 4, 2016 – January 8, 2017 (5 episodes)
Live-action Film	Released in Japan in February 2017
Mahjong Video Game	Saki Portable (for PlayStation Portable)
Developer	Alchemist
Release Date (Video Game)	March 25, 2010
Additional Video Games	Saki Achiga-hen episode of Side-A Portable, Saki Zenkoku-hen (for PlayStation Vita)
Parody One-shots	Ritz (Ritsu)
Theme Songs	Multiple opening and ending themes for various adaptations

Saki Synopsis: Zenkoku-hen is about Saki, the story’s protagonist, who is a mahjong hater. One day, Saki accepted an invitation to join the school’s mahjong club from a childhood friend. After learning about Saki’s talent, they convince her not to draw but to win. Since then, Saki has become more interested in playing mahjong because it gives her a great sense of victory.

26. Strawberry Panic

Strawberry Panic	Information
Anime Name	Strawberry Panic!
Genre	Romance, yuri
Author	Sakurako Kimino
Illustrator	Chitose Maki (original artist), Namuchi Takumi (manga and light novels)
Publisher	MediaWorks
Magazine	Dengeki G’s Magazine
Demographic	Male (light novels), Seinen (manga)
Original Run	December 2003 – July 2005 (light novels), September 2005 – February 2007 (manga)
Volumes	18 (light novels), 2 (manga)
Studio	Madhouse
Director	Masayuki Sakoi
Writer	Tatsuhiko Urahata
Music	Yoshihisa Hirano
Licensed by	Media Blasters
Original Network	Chiba TV, Kids Station, TV Aichi, TV Osaka
English Network	Toku (US)
Original Run	April 2006 – September 2006
Episodes	26
Game	Strawberry Panic! Girls’ School in Fullbloom
Developer	MediaWorks
Platform	PlayStation 2
Released	August 2006

Strawberry Panic is about Nagisa, a gluttonous yet friendly high school student. Nagisa has to attend a boarding school in Miator because her parents are often away on business trips. It all started when the young girl got lost on the first day of school. Luckily she got help from Shizuma. Nagisa meets and befriends many new people, including Tamao, Hikari, and Amane.

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27. Asagao To Kase-San

Asagao To Kase San	Information
Anime Name	Asagao To Kase-San
Written and Illustrated by	Hiromi Takashima
Published by	Shinshokan
English Publisher	Seven Seas Entertainment
Genre	Romance, Yuri
Original Run	August 2010 – present
Magazine	Hirari, Flash Wings, Wings
Demographic	Shōjo
Number of Volumes	5 (Original Series), 3 (Sequel Series)
Original Net Animation	Your Light Kase-san and Morning Glories
Director	Takuya Satō
Music	Hanako Oku
Studio	Zexcs
Released	May 7, 2017
Runtime	5 minutes
Original Video Animation	Kase-san and Morning Glories
Director	Takuya Satō
Producer	Gouta Aijima, Yuusuke Terada, Masayo Kudou, Fumiaki Kumagai
Writer	Takuya Satō
Music	rionos
Studio	Zexcs
Licensed by	Sentai Filmworks (North America)
Released	June 9, 2018 (Theatrical)
Runtime	58 minutes
Drama CDs	Three drama CDs featuring the voice cast from the OVA

Asagao To Kase-San is about Yui Yamada and Tomoka Kase. Tomoka Kase joined the athletics club and quickly won the hearts of many thanks to her lively and attractive personality. In contrast to Tomoka, Yui Yamada is quiet and passionate about growing plants. Although very different, the two little girls have become close in an extraordinary way.

28. Adachi To Shimamura

Adachi To Shimamura	Information
Anime Name	Adachi To Shimamura
Genre	Iyashikei, Romance, Yuri
Light Novel	Written by Hitoma Iruma
Published by	ASCII Media Works
English Publisher	Seven Seas Entertainment (Light Novel)
Imprint	Dengeki Bunko
Magazine	Dengeki Bunko Magazine
Demographic	Male
Original run	October 2012 (serialization)
Volumes	12
Manga (1)	Written by Hitoma Iruma
Published by	Square Enix
Magazine	Gangan Online
Demographic	Shōnen
Original run	April 4, 2016 – December 22, 2017
Volumes	3
Manga (2)	Written by Hitoma Iruma
Published by	ASCII Media Works
English Publisher	Yen Press
Magazine	Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh
Demographic	Shōnen
Original run	May 25, 2019 – present
Volumes	4
Anime TV Series	Directed by Satoshi Kuwabara
Produced by	Junichirou Tanaka
Written by	Keiichirou Oochi
Music by	Natsumi Tabuchi
Studio	Tezuka Productions
Licensed by	Crunchyroll
Original network	TBS, BS11
Original run	October 9, 2020 – December 25, 2020
Episodes	12
Additional Info	“Adachi To Shimamura” is a Japanese yuri light novel series written by Hitoma Iruma and illustrated by Non.

Adachi To Shimamura is about Sakura Adachi, who is a first-year student. She has a tall, thin build and long, shiny black hair, making her quite popular. A Chinese restaurant is currently hiring Sakura part-time. She ran into Shimamura on her way to work. After that, Sakura and Shimamura became friends and stayed together. They enjoy spending time together and have a lot in common.

29. Maria † Holic

Maria Holic	Information
Anime Name	Maria † Holic
Author	Minari Endō
Serialized in	Monthly Comic Alive
Publisher	Media Factory
English Publisher	Tokyopop, One Peace Books
Digital Release	Available on BookWalker
Anime Seasons	2
Season 1 Director	Akiyuki Shinbo, Yukihiro Miyamoto
Season 2 Director	Akiyuki Shinbo, Tomokazu Tokoro
Produced by	Shaft
Licensed by	Sentai Filmworks
Original Run (Season 1)	January 5, 2009 – March 23, 2009
Original Run (Season 2)	April 8, 2011 – June 24, 2011
Episodes	Season 1: 12, Season 2: 12
Genre	Romantic comedy
Main Characters	Kanako Miyamae, Mariya Shidō
Plot	Kanako Miyamae enrolls in an all-girls school to find a female romantic partner but discovers that her ideal candidate, Mariya Shidō, is a sadistic cross-dressing boy.
Manga Volumes	14
Conclusion of Manga	November 27, 2014
Drama CD	Released on July 25, 2008
Opening Themes	“Hanaji” by Yū Kobayashi (Season 1), “Mōsō Senshi Miyamae Kanako” by Tomokazu Sugita (Season 2)
Ending Themes	Cover versions of songs by Yellow Magic Orchestra and Linda Yamamoto
Critical Reception	Described as a comedic series with twists on stock characters in a lesbian girl’s school setting, featuring humor, weirdness, and a strong musical score.

In Maria † Holic, a girl named Miyamae Kanako, who is allergic to guys, transfers to a school for only girls in the hopes that she will meet her ideal mate there. She once learned that Mariya Shido, the gorgeous, adorable, and charming princess of her fantasies, was a male. Starting from that tragic event, a ton of hilarious scenarios occurred.

30. Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru

Otome wa Boku	Information
Anime Name	Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru
Original Release	January 28, 2005 (Windows)
Genre	Harem, Romance
Visual Novel	Developed by Caramel Box
English Release	MangaGamer released English version in 2012
Main Protagonist	Mizuho Miyanokouji – an androgynous male high school student who transfers to an all-girls school
Gameplay	Branching plot line with multiple endings
Manga Adaptation	Serialized in ASCII Media Works’ Dengeki Daioh
Anime Adaptation	12-episode series produced by Feel aired from October to December 2006, with an additional OVA episode released in April 2007
Sequels	Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru: Futari no Elder (2010) and Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru: Trinkle Stars (2018)
Setting	Takes place in Seio Girls’ Academy, an all-girls school, and its dormitory building called Sakura-yakata
Elder Election	Tradition at Seio Girls’ Academy where one student is elected as the “Elder”
Cross-Dressing	Mizuho cross-dresses to attend the all-girls school, and his secret is known by select individuals
Popularity	Mizuho is highly popular among the students for his appearance, personality, and athleticism

In Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru, Mizuho graduated two years ago. But because of being bullied at school and distrusting men, Mikado Chihaya dropped out. His mother forces him to transfer to Seiou Girls’ School. This was her alma mater because she couldn’t stand seeing him being bullied. He introduced himself as Kisakinomiya Chihaya. He dresses like a girl. This guy has attracted the public’s attention thanks to his beautiful face, good figure, and high academic achievement.

31. Kanamewo

Kanamewo	Information
Anime Name	Kanamewo
Genre	Drama, Romance, Supernatural
Media	Anime
Episode Count	1 (Single Episode ONA)
Main Characters	Unnamed Woman, Tree Goddess
Plot Summary	A young woman rescues a weakened tree goddess
Relationship	Developing bond between the two characters
Construction	Impact on the fate of the goddess

The Kanamewo storyline is about a tree nymph whose magic power is weakened due to the demolition of her temple. Accidentally a woman was coming home from work from a nearby bank, discovered and took her home to take care of her. The two have become close, but what will happen to the goddess while the construction work continues? Where will the goddess be, or will she leave this world forever? 

32. Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san

Tonari no Kyuuketsukisan	Information
Anime Name	Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san
Author	Amatou
Demographic	Seinen
Genre	Comedy
Tag	Vampires, Yonkoma
Media	Anime, Manga
Manga Serialized	August 2014 – Ongoing
Manga Magazine	Comic Cune (Media Factory)
Manga Volumes	8 tankōbon volumes
Anime Premiere	October 5 to December 21, 2018
Anime Studio	Studio Gokumi, AXsiZ
Protagonist	Akari Amano
Vampire Character	Sophie Twilight
Story	High school girl Akari Amano befriends vampire Sophie,

An ageless girl who only appeared at night and lived in a mansion in the middle of the forest was the subject of rumors. Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san revolves around the story of Akari being saved by a vampire named Sophie Twilight. However, Sophie does not attack people like the vampires of legend. Instead, she ordered her blood online. Her doll-like charm instantly conquered Akari. She unexpectedly moves in with Sophie and begins their life together.

33. Yurikuma Arashi

Yurikuma Arashi	Information
Anime Name	Yurikuma Arashi
Japanese Title	ユリ熊嵐
Genre	Fantasy, Science fiction, Yuri
Created by	Ikuni Gomamonaka
Manga Adaptation	Yuri Bear Storm
Written by (Manga)	Kunihiko Ikuhara
Illustrated by (Manga)	Akiko Morishima
Published by (Manga)	Gentosha
English Publisher (Manga)	Tokyopop
Original Run (Manga)	February 28, 2014 – April 30, 2016
Anime TV Series	Yurikuma Arashi
Directed by	Kunihiko Ikuhara
Produced by	Toshihiro Maeda, Oshi Yoshinuma, Yōhei Hayashi, Hayato Kaneko, Satoshi Fukao, Mari Okamoto
Music by	Yukari Hashimoto
Studio	Silver Link
Licensed by	AUS: Madman Entertainment, NA: Funimation
Original Network	Tokyo MX, MBS, TVA, BS11, AT-X
Original Run (Anime)	January 5, 2015 – March 30, 2015
Episodes	12
Light Novel	Yurikuma Arashi
Written by (Light Novel)	Kunihiko Ikuhara, Takayo Ikami
Illustrated by (Light Novel)	Akiko Morishima
Published by (Light Novel)	Gentosha Comics
Original Run (Light Novel)	January 19, 2015 – March 31, 2015
Notable Themes	Prejudice, fear, love, cultural treatment of women, bigotry, LGBT representation

In Yurikuma Arashi, humans and bears coexisted for a long time. But when the asteroid Kumaria hit the Earth, it drove the bears crazy and ate humans. Everything changed quickly. A “Separation Wall” was built to isolate the two species to prevent war. This started a period of hatred. You will not understand why there is a profound and meaningful message behind the absurdity of the plot.

34. Inugami-san to Nekoyama-san

Inugamisan to Nekoyamasan	Information
Anime Name	Inugami-san to Nekoyama-san
Japanese Title	犬神さんと猫山さん
Genre	Romantic comedy, yuri
Manga Author	Kuzushiro
Publishers	Ichijinsha, Niconico
Original Run	November 18, 2011 – February 18, 2017
Volumes	6
Anime Director	Shinpei Nagai
Producers	Kanako Umezawa, Gorō Shinjuku, Hitomi Nishioka, Taku Horie
Writer	Shinpei Nagai
Music	G-angle
Animation Studio	Seven
Original Network	TV Saitama, KBS, tvk, AT-X, Sun TV
Original Run	April 10, 2014 – June 26, 2014
Episodes	12 + 1 (unaired)
Ending Theme	“Zettai♡Fukujū Sengen” by Sumire Uesaka and Nao Tōyama
Blu-ray/DVD Release	July 18, 2014 (includes unaired episode)

The story of Inugami-san to Nekoyama-san is about two main characters. Yachiyo Inugami is an extrovert and cat lover. Suzu Nekoyama is quiet and loves dogs. The two girls were accidentally paired together. They argue a lot, just like any other couple. The mysterious attraction of their opposites draws the couple together. As they soon understand each other, Inugami’s desire to gain Nekoyama’s favor only leads to more trouble.

35. Kanamemo

Kanamemo	Information
Anime Name	Kanamemo
Original Title	かなめも
Genre	Comedy, slice of life, yuri
Author/Illustrator	Shoko Iwami
Serialization	Houbunsha’s Manga Time Kirara Max
Original Run (Manga)	April 19, 2007 – October 19, 2013
Volumes (Manga)	6
Anime Studio	Feel
Original Network	AT-X, TV Aichi, TV Hokkaido, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, TV Tokyo
Original Run (Anime)	July 5, 2009 – September 27, 2009
Episodes	13
Licensed by	Maiden Japan
Plot Summary	Kanamemo follows the story of Kana Nakamachi, a middle-school girl who becomes an orphan after losing her parents and her only remaining relative, her grandmother. She ends up living and working at a newspaper delivery office, surrounded by charming and self-assertive girls. The series explores Kana’s daily life in this fast-paced yet joyous environment.

Kanamemo is about Kana Nakamachi, a high school girl. Since her grandmother’s death, there have been significant changes in her life. Kana knew no one could raise her as a child, so she ran away from home. Eventually, she came across Fuhshin Gazette, a neighborhood news service. This service can give her a place to live in exchange for working for them—lots of weird people working here.

36. Lycoris Recoil

Lycoris Recoil	Information
Anime Name	Lycoris Recoil
Japanese Title	リコリス・リコイル (Rikorisu Rikoiru)
Genre	Action (girls with guns)
Created by	Spider Lily, Asaura
Produced by	A-1 Pictures
Directed by	Shingo Adachi
Original Run	July to September 2022
Manga	Yasunori Bizen (Monthly Comic Flapper)
Light Novel	Lycoris Recoil: Ordinary Days by Asaura (Dengeki Bunko)
Stage Play	January 2023
Main Character	Takina Inoue, member of the “Lycoris” all-female task force
Setting	Tokyo, Japan
Undercover Operation	LycoReco café
Antagonist	Terrorists led by Majima
Critical Reception	Mixed reviews, praised for characters and visuals, criticized for political implications
Sales Success	Best-selling TV anime disc in Japan, top-selling light novel volume

Lycoris Recoil is the original anime made by A-1 Pictures. This story is about Chisato and Takina, two girls who work at LycoReco cafe. However, that is just a cover. The two of them are famous assassins specializing in dangerous missions! The film’s novel way of building characters and setting brings a strong appeal. The characters are also well-invested, have attractive personalities, and look extremely lovely.

37. Yuru Camp

Yuru Camp	Information
Anime Name	Laid-Back Camp (ゆるキャン△)
Author	Afro
Genres	Adventure, Iyashikei
Manga Serialization	July 2015 – February 2019 (Manga Time Kirara Forward magazine), February 2019 – Present (Comic Fuz)
Manga Volumes	14
English Publisher	Yen Press
Anime Television Series Director	Yoshiaki Kyōgoku (Season 1-2), Shin Tosaka (Season 3)
Anime Television Series Writer	Jin Tanaka (Season 1-2), Masafumi Sugiura (Season 3)
Anime Television Series Music	Akiyuki Tateyama
Anime Television Series Studio	C-Station (Season 1-2), Eight Bit (Season 3)
Anime Television Series Licensed by	Crunchyroll (SEA), Medialink
Anime Television Series Original Network	AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto
Anime Television Series Original Run	January 4, 2018 – Present
Anime Television Series Episodes	25 + 5 OVAs
Game Developer	Gemdrops
Game Publisher	Gemdrops, Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Game Genre	Virtual reality, adventure game
Game Platform	Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
Game Release Date	March 3, 2021 (Worldwide)
Game Developer	Gemdrops
Game Publisher	Gemdrops, Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Game Genre	Virtual reality, adventure game
Game Platform	Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
Game Release Date	April 7, 2021 (Worldwide)
Game Developer	MAGES
Game Publisher	MAGES
Game Genre	Visual novel, adventure game
Game Platform	PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Game Release Date	November 11, 2021 (Japan)
Game Developer	Enish
Game Platform	Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, macOS
Game Release Date	June 15, 2023 (Worldwide)
Critical Acclaim	The series received high praise for its comfort and slice-of-life appeal, being listed as one of the best anime of the 2010s by Polygon and IGN. It also significantly boosted tourism for the featured campgrounds.
Manga Localization Publisher	Yen Press
Anime Information Source	Manga, Anime, Games

Strictly speaking, Yuru Camp isn’t precisely a yuri anime. This story follows a group of schoolgirls who love camping and relaxing nature walks. While it doesn’t have a yuri element, the all-female cast of characters, with their surprisingly harmonious interactions, can bring about an experience no different from yuri anime.

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38. Shoujo Sect

Shoujo Sect	Information
Anime Name	Shoujo Sect
Japanese Title	少女セクト (Shōjo Sekuto)
Genre	Erotic (Yuri)
Manga	Written and illustrated by Kenn Kurogane Serialized in Comic MegaStore
Original Run	June 17, 2003 – June 17, 2005
Volumes	2
Original Video Animation	Shoujo Sect: Innocent Lovers
Studio	Amarcord
Released	July 25, 2008 – November 25, 2008
Episodes	3
Main Protagonists	Shinobu Handa and Momoko Naitou
Story Overview	The story revolves around Shinobu Handa and Momoko Naitou, who have known each other since childhood. Shinobu fell in love with Momoko from their first meeting. They are now enrolled in Kagome Academy, an all-girls school. Shinobu hopes for Momoko to remember their promise from long ago.
Manga Serialized	Serialized in Comic MegaStore from June 17, 2003, to June 17, 2005
OVA Series	Three-part OVA series titled Shoujo Sect: Innocent Lovers

Ten years ago, in Shoujo Sect, Shinobu Handa and Momoko Naitou met on a playground and became friends. Before parting, they exchanged a kiss and promised to meet again. Years later, Shinobu still remembers that oath, but Momoko has forgotten it. Now both attend the same school. However, their personalities are opposite. Shinobu uses her flirtatious nature to try to get Momoko to rediscover the bond and affection they once shared.

39. Ca-na-an

Ca-na-an is about Oosawa Maria, a Japanese photographer currently working in Shanghai, China. With her partner, Mino, she searches for valuable stories across the city. Maria and Mino look into any weird happenings at a nearby festival. An old Canaanite friend shows up just in time to save Maria from being trapped in the fire.

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40. El Cazador De La Bruja

El Cazador De	Information
Title	El Cazador De La Bruja
Genre	Adventure, Girls with Guns, Modern Western, Yuri
Director	Kōichi Mashimo
Studio	Bee Train
Original Network	TV Tokyo
Original Run	April 2, 2007 – September 24, 2007
Episodes	26
Licensed by	Funimation Entertainment
Manga Adaptation	Hirose Shū
Manga Publisher	Akita Shoten
Manga Magazine	Champion Red
Manga Demographic	Shōnen
Protagonists	Ellis, Nadie
Plot	Fugitive girl with amnesia and supernatural powers travels with a bounty hunter in search of her past

El Cazador De La Bruja is a story about the journey to find Ellis’s “eternal land” – a wanted girl and Nadie, a bounty hunter who protects Ellis during her journey. The mysteries of Ellis are gradually unraveled, and Ellis’ personality is also gradually changed by Nadie through each incident that occurs along the way.

41. Noir

Noir	Information
Anime Name	Noir
Japanese Title	ノワール(Nowāru)
Genre	Adventure, girls with guns
Creator	Ryōe Tsukimura
Directed by	Kōichi Mashimo
Produced by	Victor Entertainment, Bee Train
Written by	Ryōe Tsukimura
Music by	Yuki Kajiura
Studio	Bee Train
Licensed by	Crunchyroll, ADV Films (North America, UK), Madman Entertainment (Australia, New Zealand)
Original network	TV Tokyo
English network	Anime Network (NA)
Original run	April 6, 2001 – September 28, 2001
Episodes	26 (List of episodes)
Production Companies	Victor Entertainment, Bee Train
Character Designers	Yoko Kikuchi, Minako Shiba, Satoko Miyachi
Theme Songs	“Coppelia no Hitsugi” (opening) by Ali Project, “Kirei na Kanjō” (ending) by Akino Arai
DVD Releases	ADV Films (North America, UK), Madman Entertainment (Australia, New Zealand)
Blu-ray Releases	Victor Entertainment (Japan), Funimation Entertainment (North America)
Main Characters	Mireille Bouquet, Kirika Yuumura, Chloe
Les Soldats	Secret organization in the series, involved in the protagonists’ journey
Mireille’s Sidearm	Walther P99
Kirika’s Sidearm	Beretta M1934
Release Formats	DVD, VHS, Blu-ray
Theme Music Artists	Yuki Kajiura, Ali Project, Akino Arai, See-Saw
Planned Live Action	Starz network, executive producers: Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert
Spiritual Successors	Madlax, El Cazador de la Bruja
Trilogy Exploration	Girls-with-guns genre trilogy (Noir, Madlax, El Cazador de la Bruja)

The main character in Noir is a skilled assassin named Mireille Bouquet, living in France. One day gets a strange email from a woman named Kirika. Following the message, Mireille came to see this girl. They realize that their lives are somehow linked; Mireille and Kirika team up and begin traveling the world together as they search for answers to their shared history while avoiding the grips of an organization called Les Soldats.

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42. Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-Tachi

Mnemosyne Mnemosyne no	Information
Anime Name	Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-Tachi
Alternative Title	RIN: Daughters of Mnemosyne
Genre	Action, science fiction, supernatural
Production Studios	Xebec, Genco
Light Novel	Written by Hiroshi Ōnogi, Illustrated by Chūō Higashiguchi, Published by Hobby Japan, Magazine: Charano!
Manga Adaptation	Written by Miss Black, Published by Kill Time Communication, Magazine: Comic Valkyrie
Anime Director	Shigeru Ueda
Anime Producer	Nobuhiro Osawa, Yasuo Ueda, Yoshikazu Beniya
Anime Music	Music by Takayuki Negishi
Anime Studio	Xebec
Original Network	AT-X
Original Run	February 3, 2008 – July 6, 2008
Anime Episodes	6
Licensing (North America)	Funimation
Plot	Set in modern and near-future Tokyo, revolves around Rin Asougi, an immortal private investigator in a mix of murder and action
Main Characters	Rin Asougi, Mimi, Laura, Apos, Koki Maeno, Sayara Yamanobe, Teruki, Mishio, Ihika, Tajimamori, Yggdrasil
Time Setting	Spanning from 1990 to 2055, with large time gaps between episodes
Reception	Varied opinions: Praised for its storytelling and animation quality, noted for its mature themes and explicit content
Ban in China	Listed among banned anime and manga titles in China

The main character of Mnemosyne no Musume-Tachi is Rin Asougi, an immortal private detective. Over the centuries, she’s met many macabre endings, but she lives as if nothing happened each time. In 1990, while searching for a lost cat, Rin ran into Kouki Maeno, a man who felt that his memories were wrong. Agreeing to help him, Rin discovers that Kouki is nothing like what he seems while at the same time getting closer to her true enemy.

43. Mahou Shojo Lyrical Nanoha

Magical Girl Lyrical	Information
Anime Name	Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
Japanese Title	魔法少女リリカルなのは(Mahō Shōjo Ririkaru Nanoha)
Genre	Action, magical girl
Created by	IvoryMasaki Tsuzuki
Directed by	Akiyuki Shinbo
Produced by	Seven Arcs
Original Network	Japanese Association of Independent Television Stations
Original Run	October 2004 – December 2004
Episodes	13
Sequels	Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A’s, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha ViVid
Manga	Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st − The Comics
Music by	Hiroaki Sano
Studio	Seven Arcs
Licensed by	NA Geneon Entertainment
English Dub	Funimation
English Release	December 2008 (DVD compilation volume boxset)
Soundtrack	Released by King Records
Drama CDs	Released by King Records
Anime Film	Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st
Film Release Date	January 2010
Manga Adaptation	Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st − The Comics
Novel Adaptation	Megami Bunko published novel adaptation
Reception	Moderately well-received in Japan
Plot Summary	Follows the story of Nanoha Takamachi, who helps a young mage named Yūno to recover the “Jewel Seeds”
Additional Information	Spin-off of the Triangle Heart series

Mahou Shojo Lyrical Nanoha is about Nanoha Takamachi, an ordinary third-grader who enjoys spending time with her family and friends, saving an injured ferret she dreamed of the night before. The next day, the ferret telepathically cried out to her, begging Nanoha to save it. The ferret reveals himself to be Yuuno Scrya, a mage from another world trying to collect 21 “Jewel Seeds” that he accidentally scattered around the world.

44. Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Puella Magi Madoka	Information
Anime Name	Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Genre	Dark fantasy, Magical girl, Psychological thriller
Created by	Magica Quartet
Studio	Shaft
Original run	January 7, 2011 – April 21, 2011
Main Characters	Madoka Kaname, Homura Akemi, Sayaka Miki, Mami Tomoe, Kyoko Sakura, Kyubey
Plot	A group of middle school girls make supernatural contracts to become magical girls and battle surreal enemies known as “witches”
Manga Adaptation	Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Puella Magi Kazumi Magica: The Innocent Malice, Puella Magi Oriko Magica, and more
Novelization	Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Video Games	Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable (PSP), Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram (PS Vita)
Anime Film Series	Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie (2012–present)
Spin-off	Magia Record (smartphone game)
Critical Acclaim	Praised for its complex narrative, visuals, themes, and soundtrack
Commercial Success	Each Blu-ray Disc volume sold more than 50,000 copies in Japan
Awards	Television Award at the Animation Kobe Award, Newtype Anime Awards, Grand Prize at Japan Media Arts Festival
Impact	Known for deconstructing the magical girl genre’s tropes and themes
Legacy	Continuation with a three-season anime adaptation and ongoing manga publications

Puella Magi Madoka Magica is about Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki, two average high school girls with everyday lives, but that all changes when they meet Kyuubey and Homura Akemi. Kyuubey makes them an offer: he will grant any of their wishes, and in return, each will become a magical girl with enough power to fulfill their dreams.

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45. Tachibanakan To Lie Angle

Tachibanakan To Lie	Information
Anime Name	Tachibanakan To Lie Angle
Alternative Titles	Tachibanakan Triangle, Love to Lie Angle
Genre	Yuri
Manga	Written and illustrated by Merryhachi
Published by	Ichijinsha
English publisher	Licensed by Digital Manga Publishing
Magazine	Comic Yuri Hime
Original run	November 2014 – April 2020
Volumes	9 (List of volumes)
Anime television series	Directed by Hisayoshi Hirasawa
Studio	Creators in Pack, Studio Lings
Licensed by	Crunchyroll
Original network	Tokyo MX, BS Fuji, AT-X
Original run	April 4, 2018 – June 20, 2018
Episodes	12 (List of episodes)
Ending theme song	“Motto, Nee Motto” by Erabareshi
Simulcasting	Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series

Natsuno Hanabi relocates to her hometown from Tokyo in the Tachibanakan To Lie Angle narrative to pursue her studies and begin a new life. She runs into Konomi, a buddy from her youth, at the high school residence hall. Hanabi is introduced to her pals by Konomi, who has no shame in being decent. Who would have imagined that Hanabi’s new life would be filled with sexy women who seduce others with their looks?

46. Kobayashi-san Chi No Maid Dragon

Miss Kobayashis Dragon	Information
Anime Name	Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
Original Title	小林さんちのメイドラゴン (Kobayashi-san Chi no Meidoragon)
Genre	Fantasy comedy, Slice of life, Yuri
Manga	Yes
Manga Author	Coolkyousinnjya
Manga Publisher	Futabasha
English Publisher	Seven Seas Entertainment
Anime TV Series	Yes
Anime Studio	Kyoto Animation
Licensed by	Crunchyroll (worldwide), Plus Media Networks Asia (SEA), Bilibili (China)
Original Network	Tokyo MX, TVA, ABC, BS11
Anime Original Run	January 12, 2017 – April 6, 2017
Anime Episodes	13 + OVA
Spin-off Manga	Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: Kanna’s Daily Life
Spin-off Manga Author	Mitsuhiro Kimura
Spin-off Manga Volumes	11
Spin-off Manga	Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: Elma’s Office Lady Diary
Spin-off Manga Author	Ayami Kazama
Spin-off Manga Volumes	7
Spin-off Manga	Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: Lucoa is my xx
Spin-off Manga Author	Utamaro
Spin-off Manga Volumes	5
Spin-off Manga	Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: Fafnir the Recluse
Spin-off Manga Author	Nobuyoshi Zamurai
Spin-off Manga Volumes	3
Video Game	Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon Breath
Game Developer	Kaminari Games
Game Publisher	Bushiroad
Game Genre	Shoot ’em up
Game Platform	Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
Game Released	Japan: March 24, 2022, North America: August 25, 2022

Kobayashi in Kobayashi-san Chi No Maid Dragon lives alone in his apartment. Until one day, she met and healed an injured dragon named Tohru. In the past, Tohru looked down on humans, seeing them as an inferior and ignorant race. Still, after being helped by Kobayashi-san, the dragon girl decided to live with Kobayashi-san and do everything to repay this debt of gratitude.

47. Hibike! Euphonium

Hibike Euphonium	Information
Anime Name	Hibike! Euphonium
Author	Ayano Takeda
Genres	Drama, Music, School, Slice of Life
Director	Tatsuya Ishihara
Studio	Kyoto Animation
Episodes	13
Main Characters	Kumiko Oumae, Reina Kousaka, Asuka Tanaka, Hazuki Katou
Opening Theme	“Dream Solister” by TRUE
Ending Theme	“Tutti!” by Tomoyo Kurosawa, Ayaka Asai, Moe Toyota
Voice Actors	Tomoyo Kurosawa (Kumiko Oumae), Ayaka Asai (Hazuki Katou), Chika Anzai (Reina Kousaka)
Awards	1st Kyoto Animation Award for Animation, 2nd place in Newtype Anime Awards (Best Sound)
Memorable Moment	The emotional performance of the “Crescent Moon Dance” during the National Competition
Soundtrack	Composed by Akito Matsuda, featuring a mix of classical and original pieces
Blu-ray/DVD Release	July 17, 2015 – December 16, 2015

Hibike! Euphonium has quite simple content and tells about Kumiko, Reina, and the members of the Kitauji school’s musical instrument club. However, the content is not so brilliant, Hibike! Euphonium still knows how to captivate audiences with its depth of subjects, intricate connections, and excellent soundtracks. Anime may not be a pure yuri movie, but it is great to work to watch with others.

48. Otherside Picnic

Otherside Picnic	Information
Anime Name	Otherside Picnic
Author	Iori Miyazawa
Illustrator	Shirakaba
Genre	Adventure, Science Fiction, Yuri
Novel Series	Published by Hayakawa Publishing since February 2017
Manga Adaptation	Serialized in Monthly Shōnen Gangan magazine, with 10 volumes
Anime TV Series	Aired from January to March 2021, produced by Liden Films and Felix Film, comprising 12 episodes
Director	Takuya Satō
Music	Takeshi Watanabe
Original Network	AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, BS11
Licensed by	Crunchyroll, Funimation, Medialink, KSM Anime
English Dub	Funimation announced English dub, premiered on November 15, 2021
Reception	Otherside Picnic received positive reviews for its unique yuri narrative, horror elements, and character development

Otherside Picnic investigates the “doors” that lead to the Other Side, parallel universes where creepypastas and urban legends come to life in the narrative of university student Sorawo Kamikoshi. When Sorawo faces a creepypasta monster in one of these realms, he is on death. However, Toriko Nishina, another young lady who is proficient with firearms and is looking for a missing friend, saves him.

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49. Fragtime

Fragtime	Information
Anime Name	Fragtime
Japanese Title	フラグタイム(Furagutaimu)
Genre	Yuri, Time Stoppage
Manga	Manga
Written by	Sato
Published by	Akita Shoten
English Publisher	Seven Seas Entertainment
Magazine	Manga Cross
Demographic	Shōnen
Original Run	2013 – 2014
Volumes	2
Studio	Tear Studio, East Fish Studio
Directed by	Takuya Satō
Music by	Rionos
Licensed by	Sentai Filmworks
Released	November 22, 2019
Runtime	60 minutes
Main Characters	Misuzu Moritani, Haruka Murakami, Yukari Kobayashi
Plot Summary	Misuzu Moritani discovers her ability to stop time for three minutes each day. She befriends Haruka Murakami and develops a romantic relationship while using her powers to uncover secrets at school. Their relationship faces challenges as they navigate their personal insecurities and the fading of Moritani’s powers. The story explores themes of self-discovery and acceptance.
Anime Adaptation	Fragtime received an anime adaptation in the form of an original video animation (OVA) released on November 22, 2019. The OVA was produced by Tear Studio and East Fish Studio, directed by Takuya Satō, and features music composed by Rionos. Sentai Filmworks acquired the distribution rights.
Reception	Fragtime has garnered positive reviews for its unique premise, character development, and exploration of yuri themes. The OVA has been praised for its animation quality and emotional depth. The series has gained a dedicated fanbase and is highly regarded within the yuri genre.

Misuzu, the protagonist of Fragtime, is a quiet high school girl with the ability to pause time for a brief period each day. She seizes the chance to see what is going on in her high school and peers down at the skirt of one of her friends, Haruka. However, the latter is not affected by Misuzu’s power, which is why it surprises her at this moment. The two females then start to interact more.