In a grim fantasy world where it always seems to be night and/or raining, Iris Redhood and Finé Hera are ruthless warriors and dysfunctional girlfriends. As an early flashback in Scarlet explains, Iris is a werewolf (how could a Red Riding Hood-themed character be anything …Read more »
As fun as it can be to pore over the adventures of will-they-or-won’t-they couples in the world of yuri, sometimes it gets a little ridiculous. If you’re not in the mood for silly love triangles, almost-kisses, or nonsense where two lifelong friends never work up …Read more »
This yuri retelling of Beauty and the Beast is a charming concept poorly executed. A nameless monster lives in the woods. Feared and hated by humanity, the monster girl thinks she’ll be alone forever, until one day a blind girl named Lily meets her. Lily gives the …Read more »
Transparent Light Blue: © KIYOKO IWAMI 2018 From the light bondage imagery on the cover to the sweaty “Oohs!” and “Unghs!” on the first page, Transparent Light Blue teases the reader with way more sex than it actually has. (Check that age rating!!) Ricchan, Ichika, and their …Read more »
Digital Manga Inc., known especially for publishing shonen-ai, yaoi and Tezuka manga, is launching a new imprint that specializes in shojo-ai and yuri comics. Called LILYKA, the imprint will be live May 1 on their new website. A press release from Digital Manga Inc. revealed, “From …Read more »
Yuri Fair 2019 is an exhibition celebrating love between women, and it’s coming to five cities throughout Japan this March. The exhibit—which first began in 2016 and has Village Vanguard on board as a sponsor—will feature around 30 artists celebrating the yuri theme, from books …Read more »
Shiratori wants everything between herself and her best friends Washio and Kotooka to stay the same forever. But nothing stays the same. Since the first day of school, the three friends have been inseparable. But Shiratori harbors a secret crush on Washio. She was happy …Read more »
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from watching anime, it’s that, sometimes, the best anime don’t need any source material. The anime industry doesn’t really have the wiggle room for original works, which makes anime-first works such treats to watch. Take, for example, the likes …Read more »
On going to a new, prestigious high school, Akira learns that her childhood best friend Fumi has moved back to town and is going to a nearby school. Now much taller than the cute, bubbly Akira, Fumi is no less prone to strong emotions, insecurities, …Read more »
Yuri on Ice has become one of this season’s most popular shows, thanks in large part to the relationship between two of its main characters, Yuri and Victor. In a recent interview, the producer of Yuri on Ice commented on one of the early scenes …Read more »
Seven Seas Entertainment came through with some more licensing announcements this week, starting with Seiju Natsumegu's supernatural manga Ghost Diary . The first volume will make its North American debut on April 18, 2017. Here's how Seven Seas describes it: Ghost Diary is a new …Read more »
Seven Seas Entertainment announced the addition of a couple new yuri titles to its manga lineup. First up is Milk Morinaga's standalone manga Secret of the Princess , which will be available on February 14, 2017. Synopsis: Secret of the Princess is a one-shot yuri …Read more »
Mike Dent, Otaku USA contributor and audio mastermind behind our podcast, Friday ACE, has really done it this time. With the help of a fine cast and his production know-how, he's whipped up a spicy little radio drama for the Internet starring none other than …Read more »
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