BEST Yuri Anime

25+ BEST Yuri Anime (GL – Girls Love) RECOMMENDATIONS!

If you’re not familiar with the term Yuri, let me explain it to you! And welcome to those who have clicked on this blog for the actual love! So, Yuri basically means romance between women. It isn’t a genre or a category but it’s confined by the perception of the audience

You can be confused about your feelings and can be doubting yourself too. That’s where Anime helps! It helps to express the emotions that a person can’t.

Yuri Anime shows the beautiful meaning of love and how it is not necessary to love the opposite gender. If you have a different opinion about Yuri, I’m sure our list of BEST Yuri Anime of All Time will change your opinion! So, without further ado, let’s dig into it! 

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26. Destiny of the Shrine Maiden

Destiny of the Shrine Maiden

If you’re into aesthetic stuff, especially the concept of Moon and Sun, this anime is perfect for you! 

Destiny of Shrine’s story revolves around two friends, Chikane and Himeko whose lives are unbothered at school. They are devoted to one another and live peacefully until one day, an evil eye turns to them. 

These two girls have to turn into Moon and Sun Maidens in order to fight the evil. Chikane is a cool and aloof girl and Himeko is devoted to her. Both of them protect each other through thick and thin while strengthening their bonds

25. Strawberry Panic!

Strawberry Panic

Slice of life with Yuri, now we’re talking! The story of Strawberry Panic revolves around the lives of girls studying at an all-girls high school, they live in the same dormitories as well. The fact they’re all living together just makes things much more interesting. 

Nagisa Aoi is being transferred from StMiator to this school who’s overjoyed to see the overall environment. Although one day she falls down from the hill and meets a mysterious girl, Shizuma Hanazono. Shizuma kisses her forehead and then she wakes up at the school’s infirmary. Sounds sweet, right? Check Strawberry Panic out for more delightful sweetness! 

24. Bloom into you

Bloom into you

A first-year student, Yuu Koito turns down a fine-looking man for nothing more than a girl, Touka Nanami. Basically, the same happened with Touka, she also turned down a guy. 

When Yuu Koito came to realize Touka Nanami’s situation, she decided to form a strong bond with her. To Yuu’s surprise, Touka confesses her feelings for Yuu. That’s how the beautiful story proceeds. If you’re curious whether Yuu accepted her proposal or not, check out Bloom into You! 

23. Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid

Valkyrie Drive

Now, this might be one of the most bizarre anime series out there. The story revolves around groups of girls who get infected with A Virus. While the other group, Liberators who can wield an Extar’s weapon form. 

Being infected with such viruses, these girls were brought to an island isolated from the rest of the world. It follows the partnership of Mamori Tokonome with Mirei Shikishima. I mean most of us can relate to this anime since we’re isolated as well because of the coronavirus. So, watching this in a pandemic won’t be such a bad idea, right? 

22. Kase-san

Kase-san FINAL

Yui Yamada is a timid girl who eventually falls for an athletic girl, Tomoko Kase. Both of them start going out and face various challenges due to their relationship but they overcome it anyway! So, anyone who’s dealing with such a problem can just watch Kase-san gather some courage.

21. Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid

Although Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid isn’t all Yuri yet we do get to see some real Kawaii girls living together. Kobayashi is an intelligent programmer and office worker who’s introduced to a dragon on her way to work. The Dragon introduces herself as Tohru who becomes Kobayashi’s maid

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid is a good anime to watch when you randomly want to relax. There’s some comedy, a slice of life, some sparkle of yuri, and whatnot. I’m sure you guys will enjoy watching such a fresh anime. 

20. Yuru Yuri

Yuru Yuri

If you’re into sitcoms and  slice of life animeYuru Yuri is a good pick. It revolves around the story of a group of girls who sit and drink tea together while fawning over one another. They are so into one another and the whole tea party stuff that they forget to notice the main character Akari Akaze which makes the show even more interesting. 

19. Maria Holic

Maria Holic

Whoever is scared of guys should probably watch Maria Holic. The story of Maria Holic revolves around a high school girl named Miyamae who breaks out if a boy touches her. She transfers into an all-girls high school hoping to find a female romantic partner for her. Maria Holic is surely one of the BEST Yuri Anime out there. 

18. Love Live: School Idol Project

Love Live

We all had fun back in the school days to dance with our class-fellows, those were the fun days! Some of us were so talented that we could have become idols too! The story of Love Live: School Idol Project is quite similar. 

A group of nine girls has to become idols to save their school from shutting down. Their project started in 2010 August and they produced CDs, anime music videos, mangas, etc. 

17. Kampfer

Kampfer

Imagine being so attracted to someone that you turn into a girl for them! The story of Kampfer revolves around a boy named Natsuru Seno who attends an all-girls high school. He has a crush on the school beauty, Kaede Sakura who collects some weird stuff. 

One day, Natsuru discovers that he has turned into a girl as his stuffed animal Harakiri Tora awakens. Harakiri Tora tells him that he has been chosen as a Kampfer which means a “fighter“. And just like that, he attracts all the girls around him by turning into a girl. 

16. Whispered Words

Whispered Words

If you don’t want to watch an all-girls high school-related anime then this one’s for you! This anime is set up in a co-ed high school and is about Sumika who’s secretly crushing over her female best friend, Ushio Kazama. 

But the problem is that Ushio Kazama is into small and cute things while, Sumika is tall, athletic, and rather outgoing! Watching this series might give you some tips on how to approach someone with opposite interests as yours. 

15. A Certain Scientific Railgun S

A Certain Scientific Railgun S

A Certain Scientific Railgun will satisfy your scientific taste with some yuri! So, don’t worry, we have all kinds of genres with yuri in them! The story of a Certain Scientific Railgun S mainly focuses on an electro master, Mikato Misaka. 

Mikato Misaka is the third strongest esper with unique psychic abilities in the Academy City. Not only does Mikato have these psychic abilities but her friends also have some unique abilities in them. If you’re curious about them check out this anime! 

14. Tactical Roar

Tactical Roar

When it comes to Tactical Roar it surely is very tactical. The story of Tactical Roar revolves around the female crew of a warship. Their warship is known as the Pascal Magi who are trying to fight against Pirates in the near future. This series has a little bit of combat, comedy, romance, and a classical story. So, I personally think, Tactical Roar isn’t a bad pick at all! 

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13. KanColle

KanColle

Similar to Tactical Roar but involving small girls, KanColle revolves around a destroyer girl named Fubuki who’s a Kanmusu. Kanmusu is the spirit of naval vessels that these girls possess and use against the Abyssal Fleet. 

These girls are just basically trying to save humanity from the threats of the sea. These girls live at the naval bases to fight under the sea. Sounds pretty interesting to me, what about you guys? Do tell us what you think about KanColle in the comments down below! 

12. Revolutionary Girl Utena

Recvolutionary girl utena

Imagine falling so head-over-heels for someone that you end up becoming a tomboy for them! YES! Revolutionary Girl Utena is about a Tomboyish girl Utena who was once helped by a charming prince and she vowed to protect him by becoming a prince herself! Isn’t that crazy? 

11. Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl

Kashamishi Girl meets Gitl

A boy with typical female characteristics gets killed by an alien spaceship only to be reincarnated as a girl. Hazumu Osaragi is the boy who gets reincarnated as a girl and then faces a love triangle between two of his female friends. This has to be one of the BEST Yuri Animes of all time, you all really need to watch Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl! 

10. Konohana Kitan

Konohana Kitan

The story of Konohana Kitan is about a new employee Yuzu who has to adjust to working life despite living in the mountains in the past. She is liked by all other foxes because of her obliviousness and cuteness. I mean, having such cute characteristics gives you benefits after all!  

9. Ms. Vampire who lives in my neighborhood

Ms Vampire who lives in my neighborhood

If you’re into fantasy and vampires especially, this story will melt your heart! As the name suggests that a vampire coexists with humans and it tells us all about their everyday life. So, I think this anime is good when you have to just sit back and relax! 

8. Battle Athletes

Battle Athletes

Battle Athletes might not have many episodes but it’s really an interesting Yuri Anime. It follows the story with a little bit of twist. After some years of war, a contest is held in which they test out the physical strength of people taking part.

7. Noir

Noir

If you’re into action and yuri, you’re at the right place! The story of Noir is about two young assassins Mireille Bouquet and Kirika Yuumura. Both of them go on a journey to unravel the mysteries concerning their past. At first, they find out that they’re vaguely related to each other. However, there are certain hints given throughout the series so it gets easier to follow the story. 

6. Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha

Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha

Nanoha is a nine years old girl whose daily routine ends when she rescues a ferret. Honestly, this sounds so good to be true, I would definitely want to end my day like this! Anyway, the ferret reveals himself as a shapeshifting mage called Yuno Scrya. The main motive of Yuno is to collect the set of 21 dangerous ancient artifacts. And that’s how Nanoha and Yuno’s journey of finding the jewels begin! 

5. Simoun

Simoun

Now imagine a world full of females! That has been my life-long wish not gonna lie, it’s because sometimes men can make you feel a lot uncomfortable. Anyway, let’s get back to Simoun! 

In the world of Daikuuriku, everyone is born a female and they can choose their own gender or identity when they turn 17. Sounds crazy, right?

In this world, the peaceful theocracy of Simulacrum (priestesses who guard Simoun ships) is guarded by Simoun Ships! They can activate a magical power and destroy their enemies as well! 

4. Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Puella Madoka Magica

Puella Magi Madoka Magica has to be one of the BEST Yuri Animes out there since it’s so interesting. It follows the story of magical girls who are trying to defeat the witches by signing a supernatural contract to gain superpowers. This anime can also be dark and its ending can also make you cry.

3. Yurikuma Arashi

Yurikuma Arashi

Yurikuma Arashi like other Yuri anime revolves around the lives of girls who have separated themselves from bears through a wall. The bears grew violent and attacked humans. Therefore, humans had no other choice but to separate themselves. I would let a bear step on me though because I find them really cute. And Imagine small girls fighting bears, who wouldn’t want to watch such a cute anime?

2. My HiMe

My HiME

Mai Tohika is a high schooler who gets transferred to a prestigious Fuuka Academy involving some mysteries within the school. Now, Mai and her brother along with other fellows have to work on these mysteries in order to protect their Academy.

1. Kanamemo

Kanamemo

After losing her mother, Kana Nakamichi lost her remaining relative too. She lost her grandma and now has to live all by herself. These circumstances lead her to work for herself. The story revolves around her daily life in a fast-paced and joyous environment. 

Conclusion

Madoka Kaname

These were some of the BEST Yuri Anime recommendations. I hope you guys liked it and make sure to let us know that which Yuri Anime is your favorite in the comments down below! 

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