Ready to enter the realm of Yuri? Whether you’re an old-school fan or just starting to discover what makes lesbian anime so irresistible, there’s something out there for everyone. From romance to fantasy thrill rides, these shows celebrate the emotional richness, depth, and beauty of sapphic anime storytelling. Here are 10 top lesbian anime TV shows that you absolutely must watch.
1. Sweet Blue Flowers
This soft, emotionally charged tale focuses on two childhood friends reconnecting during high school and rekindling their connection as young adults. With its soft images and reflective pacing, Sweet Blue Flowers examines first love, friendship, and identity with genuineness and elegance. Watch on Crunchyroll.
2. Revolutionary Girl Utena
A revolutionary series in both content and structure, Utena combines dreamlike imagery with explorations of gender, power, and love. Based on a girl who desires to be a prince, the series is an inner, symbolic exploration of adolescence and self-discovery—and a must-see queer anime classic. Watch on Crunchyroll.
3. Strawberry Panic
Based in a set of connected all-girls schools, Strawberry Panic provides romance, drama, and a healthy dose of melodrama. It’s a classic Yuri series, famous for its emotional peaks and lovable set of characters. Available for digital download on Amazon.
4. Bloom Into You
Reflective and introspective, Bloom Into You follows the tale of a girl who is obsessed with the concept of love—until she discovers that she’s never been in love. That is, until she meets the mysterious student council president. It’s a slow-burn romance that delicately delves into emotional vulnerability and self-discovery. Stream on HIDIVE.
5. Destiny of the Shrine Maiden
Need something more than the school grounds? This fantasy-tinged series is about two girls who are fated to battle against a big, bad, and on the way, and figure out an intricate and sad bond. Half romance, half magical soap opera, it’s a darker take on the genre. Stream on HIDIVE.
6. Sakura Trick
For viewers of fun, sentimental romantic comedies, Sakura Trick fits the bill. It’s about two best friends who increasingly discover that their friendship is developing into something more. Sweet, gentle, and full of warm moments, it’s a delightful spin on the friends-to-lovers trope. Watch on HIDIVE.
7. Canaan
This chic action series demonstrates that Yuri need not remain confined to the romance genre. Canaan tracks two women who are embroiled in an international plot, mixing high-risk drama with emotionally intense teamwork. Chemistry and explosions, too. Stream on HIDIVE.
8. Noir
Based in Paris, Noir tracks two killers as they pursue a mutual mystery from their past. Although the romance is subtextual and subtle, the emotional charge and chemistry between the leads provide this atmospheric thriller with its cut. Stream on Crunchyroll.
9. Mysteria Friends
Filmed at a fantasy magic academy with princesses, dragons, and spellcasters, Mysteria Friends is a slow-burning fantasy romance between two students who come from different worlds. It’s a charming story with more emphasis on feelings than action. Watch on Crunchyroll.
10. Akuma no Riddle
A lethal game is played in an all-girls academy where assassins have been sent to murder a single victim—until one of them resolves to guard her instead. The relationship between Tokaku and Haru provides an interesting emotional richness to this suspenseful and fashionable series. Streaming on HIDIVE.
From nuanced coming-of-age stories to magical fantasy and dramatic thrill rides, these lesbian anime shows demonstrate just how diverse and rich Yuri storytelling can be. Whether you’re enamored with romance, action, or emotionally charged narratives, there’s something on this list to love.