Hidden gems for yuri lovers
Anime
Explicitly Cannon Couples and Hard Subtext Shows. Subtext shows listed here have substantial content and not just a little bit of teasing here and there. Subtext can also be an unspoken focal point of the series. These are shows I can actually recommend and like enough to suggest checking out.
-some popular shows in here simply worth mentioning because it would be criminal not to mention them.
-ongoing list
-some popular shows in here simply worth mentioning because it would be criminal not to mention them.
-ongoing list
TV, 2007,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:8
two girls go on a road trip. gay western road trip action show. hand holding occurs. literally that friends to lovers slowburn fanfiction you love of your two favorite characters but as an anime.
Asagao to Kase-san.
Kase-san and Morning Glories
OVA, 2018,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
a staple yuri classic. hope to get a full tv series some day.
-adaptation of a gl series
-adaptation of a gl series
TV, 2015,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
tsundere yuri ship. idk why it is rated so low. it has fun characters and a cute story. i love how the ghosts and the friends all ship the two girls. very wholesome!
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
homora i mean homura strikes again.
Mai-HiME
My-Hime
TV, 2004,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:9
death game with a yuri couple who are a main focus of the story. great death game with more or less all female focused cast
Mai-Otome
My-Otome
TV, 2005,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:7
the death game anime characters but in an alternate universe and no death game.
Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta...
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
TV, 2020,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
bakarina the bisexual.
Aoi Hana
Sweet Blue Flowers
TV, 2009,
11 eps
Me:-
Author:8
simple but cute story. manga is better.
-adaptation of a gl series
-adaptation of a gl series
Kannazuki no Miko
Destiny of the Shrine Maiden
TV, 2004,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
dark and not for everyone.
-adaptation of a gl series
-adaptation of a gl series
Liz to Aoi Tori
Liz and the Blue Bird
Movie, 2018,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
do you like feelings? this is the movie for you. could watch standalone but watching the first euphonium season helps with any additional context.
Hibike! Euphonium
Sound! Euphonium
TV, 2015,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
if you like yuri this season exists in a vacuum. don't expect anything beyond strong subtext
TV, 2016,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
this show is so underrated. cocona and papika are cute together.
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
TV, 2004,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
nanofate is a classic ship. for new fans the movies for Season one and season 2 (A's) are an upgrade in every way. Strikers season 3 is also really gay.
Majo no Tabitabi
Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina
TV, 2020,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
saya is very gay for her witchy friend. understandable.
Mikagura Gakuen Kumikyoku (TV)
Mikagura School Suite
TV, 2015,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
"To be around cute girls wearing cute clothing is all Eruna Ichinomiya desires." - literally the first sentence in the show synopsis. Eruna is a go getter anti useless lesbian!!!!
Slime Taoshite 300-nen, Shiranai Uchi ni Level Max ni Nattemashita
I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level
TV, 2021,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
girl gets isekai'd into a fantasy world marries a dragon girl and starts a family. basically.
Oshi ga Budoukan Ittekuretara Shinu
If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die
TV, 2020,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
eripiyo is gay af for Maina. geuninely don't understand why it isn't more popular.
Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A
Saki Episode of Side A
TV, 2012,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
gay subtext mahjong part 2.
Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight
Revue Starlight
TV, 2018,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
theater gays the animation.
Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru
Yuki Yuna is a Hero
TV, 2014,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
tougou is patriotic and gay af for yuuna. like in the mobile game they don't even try to cover up that she is in love with yuuna. they just have other characters tease her about how in love she is with yuuna and feel pity at how dense yuuna is. 10/10 great gay content.
Yuru Yuri
YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily
TV, 2011,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
literally the title. gays doing crackhead stuff.
Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road
The Executioner and Her Way of Life
TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
akari menou are cute together.
-adaptation of a gl series
-adaptation of a gl series
Gokujou Seitokai
Best Student Council
TV, 2005,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:7
gay subtext student council school show. idk how to describe it.
Sasameki Koto
Whispered Words
TV, 2009,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
cute school love story.
-adaptation of a gl series
-adaptation of a gl series
Shoujo Kakumei Utena
Revolutionary Girl Utena
TV, 1997,
39 eps
Me:-
Author:7
abstract gay romance story.
Urasekai Picnic
Otherside Picnic
TV, 2021,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
i like my yuri with action.
-adaptation of a gl series
-adaptation of a gl series
TV, 2018,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
anime is so laughably bad its actually worth watching.
-adaptation of a gl series
-adaptation of a gl series
TV, 2017,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
my inner furry is satisfied.
-adaptation of a gl series
-adaptation of a gl series
Senki Zesshou Symphogear
Symphogear
TV, 2012,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
symphogay. couldn't watch beyond the first season but worth a mention here.
Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou no Mahou Kakumei
The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
yuri isekai
-adaptation of a gl series
-adaptation of a gl series
R.O.D: The TV
R.O.D -The TV-
TV, 2003,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:8
undercover agents who use paper to fight!
Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
married gays fight using robots
