In a recent poll conducted by the prominent Japanese media Anime! Anime!the most popular “yuri” themed anime among fans of the genre were revealed. He “yuri“, also known as “Girls Love” or “GL”, is a genre within anime and manga that focuses on romantic or sexual relationships between female characters. This type of story has gained increasing attention in recent years, and the survey sought to determine which are the most outstanding productions in this field.
The poll was well attended by fans, with 55% men and 45% women contributing their votes. This shows that the “yuri” genre has attracted a diverse and passionate audience, interested in exploring relationships and storytelling centered on female characters. As anime and manga continue to expand globally, “yuri” has grown in popularity both inside and outside of Japan, and this survey provides valuable insight into fan preferences in this fascinating genre.
Finally, let’s review the results:
5. Maria-sama ga Miteru (Maria Watches Over Us) (Tie)
- Synopsis: When Yumi Fukuzawa entered Lillian Girls’ Academy, a prestigious all-girls Catholic school in Tokyo, she never imagined she would catch the eye of the beautiful and demure Sachiko Ogasawara, one of the school’s most popular students.
5. Citrus (Tie)
- Synopsis: The elegant and cute Yuzu Aihara is ready to face her new high school and find her first love. The only problem? It is a girls-only school. Determined to make a good impression and make a lot of friends, Yuzu puts on her best clothes… but she ends up in trouble from day one!
5. Assault Lily: BOUQUET (Tie)
- Synopsis: On Earth in the near future, humanity faces imminent destruction from mysterious giant creatures known as “Huge.” The entire world unites against the Huge, and successfully develops an armament known as “CHARM” (Counter Huge Arms) by combining science and magic. CHARM shows high synchronization rates with teenage girls, and the girls who use CHARM are seen as heroines called “Lilies”.
4.Happy Sugar Life
- Synopsis: Satou Matsuzaka is a pretty high school student who has a reputation for being permissive with men. However, a chance encounter with a young woman named Shio Koube makes Satou realize that this is her first and only true feeling of love.
3.Lycoris Recoil
- Synopsis: “LycoReco” is a coffee shop with a traditional Japanese touch located in the center of Tokyo. But delicious coffee and sugary treats aren’t the only orders this coffee shop receives. From the delivery of packages over short distances, to pick-ups and drops-off in the lonely streets at night, to the extermination of zombies and giant monsters…? Whatever your problem, we are here to help you! We will solve any kind of “problem” you have!
2. Adachi to Shimamura
- Synopsis: Adachi spends the day skipping class until she meets Shimamura, another delinquent, and the two become good friends. Skipping class together deepens their friendship, but unexpected emotions soon surface. As awkwardness and confusion set in, the two girls navigate this sea of emotions without a paddle while learning about each other’s feelings.
1. Yagate Kimi ni Naru (Bloom Into You)
- Synopsis: Yuu has always liked shoujo manga and looks forward to the day when she receives a confession of love that makes her heart flutter with bubbles and hearts, and yet when a high school classmate confesses his feelings to her…she feels nothing. . Disappointed and confused, Yuu walks into the institute not knowing how to respond. It is then that Ella Yuu sees the beautiful student council president, Nanami, reject a suitor with such maturity that she is encouraged to ask for her help. But when the next person to confess to Yuu is Nanami herself, has her shoujo romance finally begun?
