GL/Yuri Series Worth Your Time - Manga, Manhua, Manhwa, Light Novels, Etc.
Manga
list of yuri manga series worth reading - sincerely a long time yuri lover
Not on MAL:
Sora and Haena - 9/10 (adult/college)
Alter Ego: 8.5/10
Sirius 8/10
Qin'ai De Siduitou/My Dear Nemesis - 10/10 (adult cast/workplace)
The Villainess and Miss Demon Lord - 8.5/10
Beast of Blue Obsidian -9.5/10
Ring My Bell 9/10 (college/workplace adult cast)
Green Tea Bi*ch 9/10 (high school -> college)
Happiness Rides a Broomstick 10/10 (college)
How to Survive the Rainy Season (xxx one shot) -10/10
Marie and Alex (xxx short series) 8/10
Yami Ni Itaru Yamai (xxx one shot) 8/10
i no Shissou (xxx one shot) 9/10
Listening To the Stars (college) 8/10
Hate That I Like You (high school --> college) 8/10
Not on MAL:
Sora and Haena - 9/10 (adult/college)
Alter Ego: 8.5/10
Sirius 8/10
Qin'ai De Siduitou/My Dear Nemesis - 10/10 (adult cast/workplace)
The Villainess and Miss Demon Lord - 8.5/10
Beast of Blue Obsidian -9.5/10
Ring My Bell 9/10 (college/workplace adult cast)
Green Tea Bi*ch 9/10 (high school -> college)
Happiness Rides a Broomstick 10/10 (college)
How to Survive the Rainy Season (xxx one shot) -10/10
Marie and Alex (xxx short series) 8/10
Yami Ni Itaru Yamai (xxx one shot) 8/10
i no Shissou (xxx one shot) 9/10
Listening To the Stars (college) 8/10
Hate That I Like You (high school --> college) 8/10
Adachi to Shimamura
Adachi and Shimamura
Light Novel, ? vol, 2012
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Author:10
Adachi and Shimamura discovering romance. Slow burn but with lots of build up and important moments throughout their time as friends and as lovers.
Amayo no Tsuki
The Moon on a Rainy Night
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:10
beautiful story between a partially deaf girl and her 'friend'
Tsukiatte Agetemo Ii kana
How Do We Relationship?
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Author:10
perhaps the most important yuri in this list. it is grounded in a sense of reality. sometimes things work out between people sometimes not. we grow through experience. it is the only way forward. -some smut - adult cast/college.
Manhwa, ? vol, 2016
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Author:10
This is the series to get into if you like psychotic characters and yuri. Trigger warnings and red flags everywhere. - has a sequel
Manhwa, ? vol, 2019
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Author:8
Follow up to white angels have no wings. - all adult cast - takes place years after the events in high school
Manga, 3 vol, 2019
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Author:10
Peak band yuri. - Completed series with english translation.
Manga, 5 vol, 2006
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Author:10
A classic short and sweet romance manga - completed with official english translations
Asumi-chan wa Lesbian Fuuzoku ni Kyoumi ga Arimasu!
Asumi-chan Is Interested in Lesbian Brothels!
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Author:10
Erotica with plot. Great characters. Currently the drama is building up as it is only ~25 chapters released so far. - adult cast/collegef
Unicorn to Sabishigariya Shoujo
Unicorn and Sabishigariya Girl
Manga, ? vol, 2019
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Author:10
The white hair girl is a unicorn. the art is silly and the plot is ridiculous. great comedy series.
Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta
The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:10
green yuri green yuri green yuri
Manhwa, 1 vol, 2021
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Author:10
wholesome smut with an adult cast of characters. spin off of sadistic beauty but not required for this.
Utsushicha Dame na Kao
A Face You Shouldn't Show
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:10
Bdsm erotica. Not the light kind of bdsm. Beautiful art and an interesting plot. - adult cast
Manga, ? vol, 2011
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Author:10
Absolutely goofy series. The characters are what tie the chapters together, otherwise there is no real plot.
Manhwa, ? vol, 2021
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Author:10
one of the best psychological series i have read. no continuation/season 2 but the end of season 1 is satisfying enough you know what to expect once you read it. really hope it gets more. -adult cast/college(grad school?) -erotica
Zenbu Kowashite Jigoku de Aishite
If That's Love, Break It.
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:10
Toxic yuri. If you like the concept of good girl gone bad, this is for you.
Bocchi Kaibutsu to Moumoku Shoujo
Beauty and the Beast Girl
Manga, 1 vol, 2017
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Author:9
Wholesome af story about a snake lady and a blind girl. there is a version with 50 chapters (complete). That version is not on mal so I put this here instead. - adult cast
Manga, 9 vol, 2019
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Author:9
Interesting supernatural yuri with dynamic characters and vampires.
Yagate Kimi ni Naru
Bloom into You
Manga, 8 vol, 2015
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Author:9
Cult classic in the yuri world. You have probably heard of it.
"Omae Gotoki ga Maou ni Kateru to Omouna" to Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta node, Outo de Kimama ni Kurashitai
Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword!
Light Novel, 4 vol, 2018
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Author:9
Dark fantasy action series. The first 4 novels cover the first arc. Even if it never gets greenlit for the second arc, the conclusion of the first arc is strong enough to hold its own as the ending. - all 4 volumes are translated in english. - lots of gore and violence.
Urasekai Picnic
Otherside Picnic
Novel, ? vol, 2017
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Author:9
Action and Adventure Paranormal/Supernatural series. - Adult Cast
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Author:9
dodgeball tournament arc. No that is not what it is about, I just like how there are several chapters dedicated to this event. Rather unpredictable series with how wild the cast are.
Manga, 3 vol, 2020
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Author:9
A divisive manga amongst yuri fans. Fans bring up the topic of consent when discussing this series. Understandable why people are split on the series. Personally I found it to be a good read.
Aoi Hana
Sweet Blue Flowers
Manga, 8 vol, 2004
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Author:8
Another older yuri series when choices were limited. Still holds up strong if you want a longer romance.
Dekisokonai no Himegimi-tachi
Failed Princesses
Manga, 6 vol, 2018
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Author:8
Finding love when you least expect it.
Tsurezurebiyori
Our Wonderful Days
Manga, 3 vol, 2017
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Author:8
This manga provides nothing groundbreaking but if you want a solid and heavily slice of life yuri series this is for you.
Maitsuki Niwa-tsuki Ooya-tsuki
Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord
Manga, 5 vol, 2021
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Author:8
adult cast yuri involving a tenant and her landlord.
Manga, 5 vol, 2018
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Author:8
Story of 2 soldier cadets falling in love. Touches on the risks that come with being in the military. Mostly drama focused, not war.
Watashi wa Kimi wo Nakasetai
I want to make you cry
Manga, 3 vol, 2016
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Author:8
Some argue this is yuri bait. I consider this to be the classic type of 'shoujo ai' from mid 2000s. Nothing explicitly happens besides subtext about what will happen in the future. Nevertheless, a worthwhile read if you like female friendship or don't mind subtext with lots of development.
Majo ga Koisuru 5-byoumae
5 Seconds Before a Witch Falls in Love
Manga, 1 vol, 2018
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Author:8
Sweet little series about witches. It has a sequel not listed on MAL.
Sabishisugiru Onna Shachou ga Lesbian Fuuzokujou ni Byou de Ochiru Hanashi
A Lonely Female CEO Falls for a Lesbian Prostitute in Seconds.
Manga, 1 vol, 2021
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Author:8
Comedy Drama about a rich lesbian simp falling head over heels for a lady. - adult cast
Manga, 2 vol, 2022
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Author:8
This is more drama, mystery, and psychological + yuri. The art is very detailed. This was a wild ride start to finish.
Ookami no Kawa wo Kabutta Hitsuji Hime
Sheep Princess in Wolf's Clothing
Manga, 5 vol, 2020
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Author:8
Gorgeous art. Story is set in a fantasy world with a wolf servant and sheep princess.
Manga, 1 vol, 2023
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Author:8
Short story on falling in love with the people you least expect you would. - adult cast
Manhwa, ? vol, 2018
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Author:8
well fleshed out story with a slightly rushed ending. if you like psychological drama that is not constantly in your face but rather as a background hum this is worth checking out
Manga, 2 vol, 2019
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Author:8
short series about taking that first step in love and in life.
Takane-san to Arashi-chan
Takane and Arashi
Manga, ? vol, 2023
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Author:10
short 1 page chapters that capture the essence of a climax of a long story. every page is impactful and makes you smile. some spicy chapters but everything is wholesome.
Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou.: Revolution
I'm in Love with the Villainess
Light Novel, ? vol, 2021
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Author:8
the chemistry between rae and claire is hilarious and charming.
Manga, ? vol, 2024
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Author:8
slowburn romance. great for if you want something not deep but just fun and cute.
