Top 16 Best Yuri Anime

The story revolves around the main character Hime Shiraki who always dreams of marrying into wealth and living a luxurious, easy life. To achieve her dream, she always presents a charming personality to make others fond of her, concealing her true nature from most people.

One day, she accidentally injures the manager of the Liebe cafe and has to work in her place at a place where all-female staff always strive for their loyal customers. Hime finds herself attracted to another waitress at the cafe, who shows love and dedication to Hime in front of customers like she's never experienced before. However, behind her back, the girl seems to despise Hime.

The anime Yuri Is My Job! is adapted from the manga of the same name by Passione and Studio Lings, airing from April to June 2023.

IMDb Rating: 6.2

Set in Nakamori Middle School in Takaoka, Toyama, the story revolves around the daily lives of the Amusement Club consisting of four high school students: Akari Akaza, Kyoko Toshino, Yui Funami, and Chinatsu Yoshikawa. The series depicts their adventures and memorable moments shared in their everyday school life.

In addition to humorous situations, Yuru Yuri also highlights romantic and special emotional moments between the characters. It portrays scenes of love confessions, sharing, and building precious relationships. With its cheerful and warm spirit, this school-themed yuri anime has garnered support from fans worldwide.

The anime adaptation of Yuru Yuri was produced by Doga Kobo, based on the manga of the same name with multiple seasons aired in Japan from July to November 2019.

IMDb Rating: 7.6

First-year high school students Sakura Adachi and Hougetsu Shimamura accidentally meet one day while skipping class and become friends. Over time, Adachi develops romantic feelings for Shimamura, while Shimamura sees Adachi only as a friend.

The series follows their relationship and the budding romance as Adachi gathers the courage to open up more to Shimamura. As they nurture a blossoming friendship, their feelings for each other become increasingly ambiguous.

The anime series Adachi To Shimamura is adapted by Tezuka Productions from the light novel of the same name and aired from October to December 2020.

IMDb Rating: 7.1

Bloom Into You revolves around the character Yuu, who is fond of romantic love stories and always dreams of one day being confessed to just like in those romantic tales. On graduation day, the boy Yuu likes confesses to her, but she doesn't feel the emotions depicted in the romantic works she often reads. She agrees to give him a month to think, and upon entering a new school, Yuu meets Touko - a member of the student council and also her senior.

After learning that Touko has rejected countless confessions and declared, 'I don't want to love anyone,' Yuu gathers the courage to recount everything to Touko. Everything seems to have ended, but Touko immediately confesses to Yuu. Although Yuu has no feelings to reciprocate, Touko is unconcerned and says she would be happy even if Yuu doesn't return her feelings.

The series aired in 2018, directed by Kato Makoto, with Troyca studio handling the production for 13 episodes.

IMDb Rating: 7.8

Citrus is a renowned yuri anime based on the manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Saburouta. The story revolves around the romantic relationship between Yuzu Aihara and Mei Aihara. Mei is the student council president at school, diligent, beautiful, talented, but incredibly aloof. Yuzu is a fashion enthusiast, cheerful, and lively. Although they are not blood-related, they live under the same roof because Yuzu's mother remarried Mei's father. The series follows the development of the relationship between the two girls, from initially disliking each other to getting to know one another and then Yuzu gradually developing romantic feelings for her step-sister.

The anime premiered in 2018, directed by Takahashi Takeo, and produced by Passione Studio. It consists of 12 episodes. The series garnered a significant fan following, with a Facebook page named 'Citrus Anime' created upon its release, amassing over 200 thousand followers.

IMDb Rating: 6.5

The storyline of Netsuzou Trap revolves around two high school girls, childhood friends named Yuma and Hotaru. Yuma always shields Hotaru from bullies and sees it as her duty to take care of her.

Now both in their sophomore year of high school, Yuma has her first boyfriend and is very anxious about it, so the more experienced Hotaru suggests a 'dress rehearsal' to assist her. The assistance then leads to a deep kiss with Hotaru, who remarks that Yuma now knows how to kiss a boy. This makes her think this kiss is better than the one she had with her boyfriend. As time passes, Yuma worries that her boyfriend will find out what is happening between her and Hotaru. She also can't explain these 'strange' feelings when she's with her.

The anime Netsuzou Trap is adapted from the manga, directed by Hisayoshi Hirasawa, and aired from July to September 2017.

IMDb Rating: 5.0

Asagao to Kase-san recounts the love story between Kase and Yamada, one being a tall, strong, athletic star, while the other is a shy, gentle schoolgirl who specializes in caring for flowers on campus.

The two girls simply fall deeply in love with each other and strive to nurture their feelings to make them stronger day by day. The school romance tale is gentle, free from love triangles or tragic circumstances; it's just two young girls experiencing their first fluttering of love, wanting to understand each other, with sweet memories promising to raise blood sugar levels for all curious onlookers.

A 5-minute original animated film by Zexcs was released on May 7, 2017, followed by a 58-minute original animated video released in theaters on June 9, 2018.

IMDb Rating: 7.2

The yuri anime Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid is adapted from the game of the same name, set on five artificial islands. Mamori is a 'mermaid' entrusted with one of these islands. A girl named Mamori Tokonome is transferred to one of these islands. When Mamori is attacked, a new girl named Mirei is transferred in and saves her.

However, the enemies don't stop, and both soon find themselves backed into a corner. Just when they think all hope is lost, Mirei kisses Mamori, and Mamori transforms into a sword. Mirei then wields the sword and launches a counterattack against their enemies.

The anime Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid is produced by Arms Corporation, directed by Hiraku Kaneko, and aired in Japan from October to December 2015.

IMDb Rating: 6.0

The anime Izetta: The Last Witch is set during World War II with a touch of fiction. After Germania invaded a neighboring country in 1939, Europe plunges into the vortex of a brutal war. In the midst of the war, Germania sets its sights on the small Alpine nation of Elystadt.

Proud of its superior army and previous glorious successes in battle, Germania expects an easy conquest of Elystadt. Matters only worsen for this tiny nation when German troops capture their princess as she prepares to attend an important meeting with Britannia. Izetta, the last surviving witch, rescues her from the German soldiers using her magical abilities. Izetta pledges to protect Elystadt from Germania, and with the power of the last witch, Elystadt hopes to turn the tide against the imperial war giant.

The anime is produced by Ajia-do Animation Works and directed by Masaya Fujimori, airing from October 1 to December 17, 2016.

IMDb Rating: 6.7

Sakura Trick, also known as 'Secret Kisses,' is a schoolgirl yuri anime revolving around Haruka Takayama and Yuu Sonoda. They were inseparable in junior high, but in high school, they find themselves seated on opposite sides of the classroom.

Having to spend time with new friends, they decide to make their relationship special by secretly kissing each other. Whenever Haruka tries to kiss Yuu, she often acts embarrassed, but occasionally she surprises Haruka with a kiss. Yuu and Haruka become an official couple by the end of the series.

The TV anime adaptation from the manga by Studio Deen aired in Japan from January to March 2014.

IMDb Rating: 6.9

Akuma no Riddle is an action yuri anime adapted from the manga series by Yun Kōga and illustrated by Sunao Minakata. At the all-girls boarding school, Myōjou Academy, thirteen girls are transferred to the academy's 'Class Black,'

Among these thirteen students, twelve are assassins from various backgrounds, tasked with assassinating another student named Haru Ichinose. If they succeed, they will be granted any wish they desire, but if they fail, they will be expelled from the class. However, one of the assassins, Tokaku Azuma, has sworn to protect Haru from the other assassins. What are Tokaku's true feelings for Haru as she struggles to pull the trigger when facing Haru?

Anime Akuma no Riddle is directed by Keizō Kusakawa, produced by Diomedea studio, and aired in Japan from April to June 2014. The series is licensed for online streaming by Funimation in North America and Madman Entertainment in Australia.

IMDb Rating: 6.3

The story of Maria Watches Over Us revolves around the students of Lillian Girls' Academy, a prestigious Catholic school for girls in Tokyo. When Yumi Fukuzawa enters Lillian Academy, she never imagined she would catch the eye of Sachiko Ogasawara, beautiful and dignified, one of the most prominent students in the school.

Sachiko proposes to become Yumi's soeur (sister) throughout their years at the academy. This proposal leaves Yumi completely bewildered - they hardly know each other at all! The whole school buzzes with rumors about the two of them, but Yumi finds herself conflicted when she accepts Sachiko's proposal. Yumi greatly admires Sachiko, but agreeing to let Sachiko become her soeur also means she will always be the center of attention at school.

From 2004 to 2009, Studio Deen produced the 13-episode anime series Maria Watches Over Us and a 5-episode original animated film (OVA). The anime adaptations were released by Nozomi Entertainment in North America. The license was later transferred to Maiden Japan. A live-action film was released in Japan in November 2010.

IMDb Rating: 6.8

The story of Sweet Blue Flowers revolves around two childhood friends Fumi Manjoume and Akira Okudaira. They were very close since grade 1. However, in grade 2, Fumi moved away and they lost contact since then. Nearly 10 years later, they coincidentally meet at a train station, not recognizing each other, but both are impressed by the other and longing to meet again. Fate intervenes, and that same evening, they meet again...

The anime Sweet Blue Flowers is adapted from the 11-volume yuri manga by Takako Shimura, produced by JCStaff and directed by Ken'ichi Kasai, airing from July to September 2009 on Fuji TV.

An internet radio program to promote the anime was produced from June to October 2009 on Hibiki Radio, hosted by Ai Takabe and Yūko Gibu, who respectively voiced Fumi and Akira in the anime. The manga has been licensed in North America by Viz Media. The anime is licensed by Right Stuf Inc.

IMDb Rating: 7.0

Mai-HiME is an anime that falls into the realm of classic yet often mundane mahou shoujo genre, but it breathes new life with its fresh style and standout characters.

The first half of Mai-HiME is a yuri romance tale, but it takes a sudden dark turn in the latter half, making it engaging from start to finish. At Fuuka Academy, there's a rumor of monsters appearing, and the only ones capable of defeating these monsters are girls known as 'HiME,' who possess the power of a HiME (Highly-advanced Materializing Equipment). Tokiha Mai, a newcomer to Fuuka Academy, discovers that she, too, possesses the power of a HiME.

Anime Mai-HiME is produced by Sunrise and aired from September 2004 to May 2005, later adapted into manga and games. Bandai Entertainment acquired the rights to distribute the anime in the North American market. The English version is known as 'My-HiME.'

IMDb Rating: 7.3

The anime series Strawberry Panic! is adapted from a series of short stories written by author Kimino Sakurako, with illustrations by the artist Takumi Namuchi. It tells the story of students from three prestigious all-girls schools: St. Miator, St. Spica, and St. Lulim. Nestled on a hilltop secluded from the outside world, this is where tragic yet romantic love stories unfold. Aoi Nagisa is a new fourth-year student at St. Miator.

Amidst it all, Nagisa tries her best to integrate and become a part of this place. However, tranquility is shattered when the school's star, Hanazono Shizuma, appears and steals Nagisa's heart. Peaceful days vanish, replaced by storms of traps, schemes, and temptation.

The anime Strawberry Panic! is produced by Madhouse, airing from April to September 2006, rated suitable for children over 12 years old. In June 2007, the anime Strawberry Panic! was licensed in the U.S. by Media Blasters.

IMDb Rating: 7.1

Kannazuki no Miko is a manga/anime created by Ota Hitoshi and Shichinohe Terumasa, revolving around two girls, Himeko and Chikane. The story begins when the world is once again threatened by the demon serpent Orochi.

All hopes are placed on two young girls believed to be the reincarnations of the ancient priestesses who once defeated Orochi years ago. These two priestesses must awaken Ame no Murakumo (the divine sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi) to stand against Orochi. Himeko and Chikane are two young girls attending the Ototachibana Academy. They share the same birthdate, month, and year, and are best friends. But their lives take a sudden turn when a mecha piloted by Ōgami Sōma, the seventh head of Orochi, attacks the school dormitory. His target? Himeko, one of the two priestesses from the past.

The manga and anime Kannazuki no Miko were released almost simultaneously in early October 2004. Geneon Entertainment quickly acquired the rights to distribute this anime in the North American market.

IMDb Rating: 6.6