The essential Yuri/GL anime list
Anime
A curated list of anime I think every Yuri and GL fan should watch at some point.
Detailed descriptions for each anime coming soon.
Detailed descriptions for each anime coming soon.
TV, 2020,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Would recommend reading the manga/light novels after you're done; the anime is cute but mostly one-sided in the adapted portion.
TV, 2009,
11 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Read the manga after you're done, because the adapted portion doesn't go super far.
TV, 1994,
38 eps
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Author:-
Sailor Uranus and Neptune is where the yuri is at here, and though their relationship is not the central focus, their inclusion is historically significant enough to put the anime on this list
ONA, 2008,
7 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Incestuous, but classic and cute. There are a few other episodes as this is a webseries so make sure you see them all if you watch.
TV, 2004,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Problematic and dark, but a cult classic yuri anime. Chikane and Himeko appear reincarnated in the anime Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora if you want to see more of them.
TV, 2004,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Has Season 2 (A's), 3 (StrikerS), 4 (ViVid), Movie the 1st, Movie the 2nd, Detonation, Reflection, and a spin off (ViVid Strike). I would recommend them all except for Season 4. A's is the peak of the series by both my opinion and popular opinion.
TV, 2011,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Would not recommend the spin-off Magia Record unless you're a hardcore fan.
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
Sequel movie for Madoka Magica, make sure you watch that first.
TV, 2020,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Bisexual harem anime. Would not recommend Season 2 as almost all focus goes to the guys who suddenly become kind of creepy and predatory
Movie, 2021,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
Six part movie sequel to Princess Principal. Not all of them are out yet, but there will be six at some point.
OVA, 2004,
3 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Far superior to all other renditions of Cutie Honey in my opinion.
TV, 2009,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Would recommend reading the manga after you watch as nothing super big happens in the adapted portion.
TV, 2012,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Has Seasons 2 (G), 3 (GX), 4 (AXZ), and 5 (XV). The writing quality drops off after Season 2, but I think they're worth a watch if you liked S1 and S2 want more.
Movie, 1999,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
Sequel movie to Shoujo Kakumei Utena.
Movie, 2021,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:3
Sequel movie to Revue Starlight.
TV, 2021,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
The light novels are more relevant and structured way better, but this is still a fun watch
TV, 2016,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Spinoff of Lyrical Nanoha. Would recommend watching that first.
TV, 2018,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Highly recommend picking up the manga after you watch this.
TV, 2014,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
Has three seasons, but some are divided into multiple parts.
