Before we get started with our list, let’s discuss some basic information about the word Yuri. In Japanese novels, manga or anime, the Yuri word mostly refers to an intimate relationship between two females.
In Japanese society, relations between the same gender are considered taboo, so Yuri anime is about some romantic, fun-loving, and intimate moments between two girls.
If you have never watched a Yuri anime before, I would suggest you at least give it a try before making an opinion, as there is a lot more to this anime than you might think.
1. Bloom Into You
Are you looking for something that is on the lighter side in sexual content and more on love and romantic experience? Then Bloom Into You is a decent choice.
The story of this anime actually focuses on character development, Unlike other anime, which focus more on hilarious and intimate scenes.
The story revolves around Yuu Koito, a schoolgirl who dreams of a loving and caring life partner. However, when a boy initially proposed to her once; she didn’t feel what she imagined.
Time goes by, and Yuu enters high school, where she meets the student council president, Touko Nanami, and she becomes captivated by her character.
Once Touko helps her out with her problems and starts to develop a strong bond with her. Thus begins their journey of pure and innocent love.
This series was produced by TROYCA Studios and released in 2018. This wonderful story is divided into 13 episodes. I would say this anime is a hidden gem for those who are looking for a story that is actually good and heartwarming.
2. Citrus
Yuzu Aihara is a sophomore in high school who has to transfer to a new school because of her mother’s remarriage. Now, Yuzu has many plans for her new high life, such as making new friends, falling in love, and experiencing her first kiss.
However, all of her plans are shattered when she finds out that her new school is a strict girls-only high school. However, the student council president, Mei Aihara, becomes interested in Yuzu, and she tries to touch her body sensually when searching for her mobile phone.
Furthermore, her surprise doesn’t end there; when she gets home, she discovers that Mei is her step-sister. Yuzu initially tries to be friendly with Mei, but her habits make life hell.
For Example, Mei will drag her to the ground and give her a tight hug before she can speak a word, and Yuzu is trying desperately to get free from her.
After this intense encounter, Mei leaves her room, and Yuzu is left alone, contemplating her first kiss and this new step-sister.
3. Sakura Trick
If you are just starting with Yuri anime, then Sakura Trick is a good place to start. This anime is lighthearted, so you won’t feel overwhelmed while watching it. The story takes on a humorous approach towards love at a young age.
The story revolves around two best friends, Yuu Sonoda and Haruka Takayama, whose relationship deepens over time, and their bond becomes more solid.
4. Revolutionary Girl Utena
As the name suggests, the story of this anime is focused on a girl named Utena Tenjou. She joins a school where students participate in duels to decide the Rose Bride.
Later, Utena meets the Rose Bride named Anthy Himemiya and develops a unique relationship, revolutionizing the current metaphor and old gender norms.
5. Kannazuki no Miko
The story of “Kannazuki no Miko” is unique as it has a mix of different genres like Mythology, Mecha, and Sci-fi. Himeko and Chikane are reincarnations of lunar and solar priestesses. Both of them have very different personalities but are destined to be connected by fate.
6. Aoi Hana (Sweet Blue Flowers)
Fumi Manjoume is an introvert, and Akira Okudaira has a cheerful personality. Furthermore, Both of them are childhood friends who meet again after several years have passed. Aoi Hana is an anime that focuses on friendship and the emotional challenge of love at a young age.
7. Maria Watches Over Us
When Yumi Fukuzawa enrolled in an all-girls Catholic school, something unexpected happened to her. Sachiko Ogasawara is among the highly popular girls in high school. But she suddenly approaches Maria and offers to guide her to the new school.
Yumi is now confused by this strange turn of events. Moreover, all the students of the school notice them. Later, some weird rumors about them start spreading around the school.
Unlike Sachiko, Maria is not used to being in the spotlight. So, How will Yumi handle this situation? If you like plots with romance then “Maria Watches Over Us” is a good choice.
8. Yuri Kuma Arashi (Yuri Bear Storm)
Imagine a world where humanoid bears and humans live together peacefully. But, their relationship deteriorated after some time, and they became enemies.
Once, there was a meteor shower, and after that incident, the humanoid bears became bloodthirsty monsters and started attacking humans.
Therefore, Humans separated themselves by creating walls around them. So, they continued with their peaceful life, but suddenly, one day, two bears sneaked inside the walls.
There, they encountered two lovers, Sumika Izumino and Kureha Tsubaki. Later, they discover some hidden truths which make them uncomfortable. Afterward, they go to discover themselves.
9. Simoun
The world of Simoun is very unique, where everyone is born as a female and they have to live until 17 as a female, and when they turn 17 they have to choose their own gender for the rest of their life. The story is very interesting and will give a different perspective on gender.
10. Flip Flappers
Papika and Cocona are two girls who are traveling together on an Adventure. During their journey, they travel through beautiful, fantastical worlds, and during this time, they slowly start developing feelings towards each other.
This anime brings a mix of sci-fi and magical elements together. Now, if I have to say what makes Flip Flappers stand out among others, then it would be the eye-catching animations and distinctive storyline.
11. Whispered Words
Sumika Murasame is a high school pupil who loves Ushio Kazama, her best friend. But she is having a hard time telling her best friend about it. Because Ushio likes cute girls, she thinks that she will not like her. The Story of Whispered Words is about self-acceptance, understanding, and unrequited love.
In this series, we see Yumika’s struggle with coming out. This mesmerizing Yuri anime will surely tug at your heartstrings. So, join these two young girls as they go through their lesbian sexual adventures.
12. Riddle Story of Devil
The story of Akuma no Riddle takes place inside a private school called Myojo Academy. Thirteen girls in this academy are in the same class.
Now, you might be wondering what’s so special about it. Then what if I told you that 12 of those girls are actually assassins who are there to kill the 13th girl, Haru Ichinose?
But what will happen when one of the assassins falls for their target? Now, that girl is trying to protect Haru from other assassins.
This Yuri anime has a lot of action-packed content, and it will make you curious as you start watching more and more. This anime was produced by Studio Diomedea and aired in 2014.
13. Happy Sugar Life
The story of Happy Sugar Love follows the life of two girls, Satou Matsuzaka and Shio Koube, who share an apartment. But Satou wants to keep this a secret, so she makes others think that she is actually living with her aunt.
When Satou encountered Shio for the first time, she felt the genuine emotion of love for the first time in her life. Therefore, she is ready to go to any lengths to protect her beloved Shio.
14. Kase-san and Morning Glories
Tomoka Kase and Yui Yamada come from two Divergent social groups. However, they develop strong feelings towards each other during their high school life.
Kase-san and Morning Glories follows the touching relationship between two girls from different backgrounds. So, watch this Yuri anime OVA as their relationship unfolds in their everyday school life, and they navigate through hardships in their delicate and sincere love.
15. Tachibanakan To Lie Angle
The story of “Tachibanakan To Lie Angle” starts with a girl named Natsuno Hanabi, who is a high school student. She has just returned to her hometown, where she is living in her family mansion, but due to some unexpected events she had to move out of this house.
So, she finds a girls hostel for students. There, she finds some girls whom she already knew and some new girls, but there, she notices that other girls are giving her unusual sexual attention.
This anime series spans over 12 episodes filled with many Yuri moments and was released in 2018.
16. The Hunter of the Witch
Unlike the story of most anime, which takes place in Japan or is a fantasy world, this one goes with a South American theme. Elis is a fugitive with a troublesome past, and she is suffering from amnesia. However, she is bestowed with supernatural powers.
One day, she meets Nadie, a bounty hunter. Elise has a mysterious stone that she got from a fortune teller who was living with her. Now, Elise feels she must go to the Wiñaymarka Lake in the south.
So, with Nadie, she goes on a journey south to Mexico to learn more about her mysterious past.
17. Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi (2008)
Before we start with this anime, I would like to warn you that this is not your typical shoujo anime, unlike others, as there are many scenes of violence, and the story is also filled with many fanservice moments and mysterious elements.
The plot is relatively complex, so you may find the story a bit confusing initially, but if you can patiently watch it, you will start enjoying this show.
The story follows a private detective named Rin Asogi, a beautiful girl who works with her partner, Mimi. Rin has consumed a magical fruit known as “Time Fruit.”
This fruit is said to be found in Yggdrasil, the guardian tree, and whoever eats this fruit becomes immortal. Moreover, her partner, Mimi, is also an immortal being.
‘Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi’ shows many events from sixty-five years of Rin’s life. Since she is immortal, she never grows old, while those around her grow old and die.
During her job, Rin has to face many dangerous and life-threatening situations; if not for her immortality, she wouldn’t have come out alive from many of those situations.
However, Rin is currently targeted by a mysterious enemy. Now, Rin has to face the most dangerous situation, and if she’s not careful, her life may be in danger.
18. Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
This anime follows the everyday life of an office worker named Kobayashi, who is now living with a dragon named Tohru. Later on, Tohru develops and expresses her feelings to Kobayashi.
This show represents lesbian love very gently, along with concepts of family and acceptance.
This anime, “Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid,” combines Yuri, Comedy, and Slice of Life elements into the series.
19. Inugami-san to Nekoyama-san
What happens when a cat-lover and dog-lover encounter each other? You can find out in this comedic short Yuri anime series, “Inugami-san to Nekoyama-san.”
Suzu Nekoyama loves cats, and Yachiyo Inugami loves dogs, but despite this stark contrast in their personality, they get attracted to each other.
It’s a sweet experience to watch them act cutely, animal-likely towards each other. Moreover, there are also many humorous moments for Yuri fans to enjoy during the show.
20. Strawberry Panic!
St. Miator Academy is a girls-only high school; in this school, there is a title of “Etoile,” which every student aspires for. So watch a new transfer student, Nagisa Aoi, compete with her fellow student to get this title in Strawberry Panic.
This Yuri anime depicts relationships between different girls wonderfully, so I highly recommend checking it out.
21. Blue Drop
The next Yuri anime is focused on a sci-fi theme. In the “Blue Drop” anime series, a girl named Mari Wakatake becomes friends with an alien girl named Hagino Senkoji. And they develop a strong bond as the story progresses further.
This series brings a different vibe from other Yuri anime, with the concept of aliens and Yuri in the mix, making it a unique choice for you.
22. Candy Boy
Now, the plot of the next series is somewhat controversial, as it’s somewhat incestuous because the theme is based on sisterly affection.
The story of Can’t Boy revolves around Sakurai twin sisters Kanede and Yukino, who are living in the same room in their middle school dormitory. Now, they develop a unique blend while living in the same room. Overall, Candy Boy is a good Yuri anime to go with.
23. Yuri is My Job
Hime Shiraki is a girl who likes to take advantage of people using her adorable looks and sweet voice. She has already decided to find a wealthy guy and marry him. But, her plans go down the drain when she has to take responsibility for Mai Koshiba, after she gets heavily injured in an accident.
Therefore, she ends up working as a waitress in Café Liebe. There, she realizes that she won’t survive using this facade forever. If you want something unique with Yuri elements, then ‘Yuri is My Job!’ is a good choice.
24. Adachi and Shimamura
The next story is about two school girls, Shimamura and Adachi, who often skip classes and play ping pong in the gymnasium on the second floor. Here, they spend most of their time with each other, and slowly, their friendship becomes more intimate.
Adachi and Shimamura is a wonderful Yuri anime that depicts the concept of love between two young girls and their confusion about their innate feelings.
25. Konohana Kitan
From sci-fi, we are back to traditional Japanese fantasy themes in Konohana Kitan. It depicts a world with magical creatures and animal spirits.
Yuzu is a fox-girl with a cheerful personality; she starts working in a hot springs hotel and becomes attached to her fellow co-workers.
This anime will take you on a journey to a world of Japanese mythology and folklore, so are you ready for this adventure?
26. Release the Spyce
Tsukikage is a talented organization fighting against criminals. Now, a new high school girl named Momo Minamoto joins this organization. Now, she will fight against criminals and protect their city.
In this show, we see a deep bond between members of Tsukikage and how they work closely with each other. “Release the Spyce” is an anime series with a mix of action and Yurin elements.
27. Yuru Yuri
If you are a fan of the Comedy and Slice of Life Genre, then we have yet another great option for “Yuri Yuri.” Furthermore, You can already guess from the name that it is a Yuri anime.
The story follows the four members of the Amusement Club, who have wild imaginations and are always ready for new adventures. They deepen their bond as they spend more time together. This lesbian anime has a very energetic vibe, which makes it more enjoyable to watch.
28. Pandora in the Crimson Shell
As most of you have already guessed, this series takes place in a futuristic world. So, if you are into cyborgs and AI, then you will definitely enjoy this one.
The story follows a cyborg girl, Nene Nanakorobi, and an inventor, Clarion, who meet each other on an artificial island.
This series shows the importance of friendship and working together fantastically, therefore bringing a unique choice to our list of best lesbian anime series.
