Yuri with Childhood Friend Romance
Anime
One popular trope in romance anime is two characters who’ve either known each other since childhood or having met in childhood falling in love when they grow older. The “childhood friend” is also a common rival in love triangles and harems.
In Japan, this is known as “osanajimi”.
I divide it into three types:
childhood friends-to-lovers : two characters who have been friends for most of their lives grow closer
childhood promise: two characters were friends in childhood and made a promise. Usually, they separated after that. Now that they are reunited, it is now time to fulfill the promise
romantic rival: a now grown-up childhood friend is rival in a love polygon or a harem. Often, because she has a past with the main character, she feels she is the best pick and doesn’t want to “lose” her to others she deems less worthy
Here are yuri anime which fit the trope.
Before watching any anime listed here, I encourage you to check out my full list with much more info on different anime to help you decide whether an anime is right for you: https://myyurilist.wordpress.com/
In Japan, this is known as “osanajimi”.
I divide it into three types:
childhood friends-to-lovers : two characters who have been friends for most of their lives grow closer
childhood promise: two characters were friends in childhood and made a promise. Usually, they separated after that. Now that they are reunited, it is now time to fulfill the promise
romantic rival: a now grown-up childhood friend is rival in a love polygon or a harem. Often, because she has a past with the main character, she feels she is the best pick and doesn’t want to “lose” her to others she deems less worthy
Here are yuri anime which fit the trope.
Before watching any anime listed here, I encourage you to check out my full list with much more info on different anime to help you decide whether an anime is right for you: https://myyurilist.wordpress.com/
