Anime is one of Japan’s precious contemporary cultural treasures, and despite its political stance on LGBTQ+ rights, the country has a number of great queer animes in its repertoire. With so many gay anime to choose from, we’ve handpicked the must-see series to add to your viewing list.
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Given the
Don’t walk to your nearest screen to watch this series, run away. Given the It’s got it all: a coming-of-age story, dreamy boy musicians, and a great soundtrack. There’s also the sweetest, slow-burning, and sometimes heartbreaking romance between two boys learning about themselves, how to overcome grief, and how to experience love. The ninth episode of this series will have everyone screaming with satisfaction. There’s also a sequel movie that focuses on two of the boys’ bandmates, but it’s definitely a little rushed and not as good as this 11-episode series.
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lily! ! !on the ice
This is very popular and will probably be on every LGBTQ+ anime list. But it’s a classic for a reason. lily! ! !on the ice The film follows Yuri, an ice skater who is at the lowest point in his career. He then meets his idol Victor and is mentored by him. The central relationship between Yuri and Victor is loving, tender, and supportive. Although it’s not exactly clear, this series is generally considered to fall into the queer BL (boy’s love) genre.
I’ll become you soon
I’ll become you soon (Japanese: I’ll become you soon) is one of the few lily The series doesn’t sexualize Sapphire’s relationship and has a plotline that unfolds naturally and beautifully. The story revolves around Yu, a shy and people-pleaser, and Touko, the respected student council president. They are two high school students struggling to experience love until they meet. The two young women share a bond that allows them to open up in a way that no one else can. The story is valuable and thoughtful. It will almost certainly make your heart flutter with joy.
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banana fish
If you’re looking for a good cry, this series is for you. Set in New York in the 1980s, banana fish This film depicts the close relationship between Ash Lynx, a young gang leader, and a Japanese assistant cameraman who reports on American gangs. Although not explicitly queer, banana fishThe central theme of the spiritual bond between two young people transcends the limits of platonic friendship.
Classmate
Classmate or classmate In Japanese, this movie is cute, incredibly charming, and a movie that brings about opposite attraction, so much so that it’s hard to wipe the grin from your face. The story revolves around Hikaru Kusakabe, an easy-going guitarist, and Rito Sajo, a straight-laced honor student. Their relationship begins when Kusakabe discovers the otherwise perfect Sajo, who is trying to learn music for the school festival. The storyline is relatively simple, but offers satisfying value for hopelessly romantic readers. The animation is also beautiful and artistically rendered.
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Kakegurui
Kakegurui is a bizarre series set in a private school where social class is determined entirely by gambling. Although the story is told through the perspective of Ryota, a fairly bland “self-insert” male character, most of the major characters in the series are women with an erotic obsession with gambling. Although some have argued that the series oversexualizes its female characters, it has become extremely popular in queer circles as an artistic, charming, and somewhat farcical anime. It has been proven.
skip and loafers
skip and loafers It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of LGBTQ+ anime. Ultimately, the central relationship is a heterosexual one between the intelligent but clumsy Mitsumi and the popular but elusive Sousuke. However, Mitsumi’s aunt and guardian, Nao, is a transgender woman, fashion icon, and fan-favorite character. Her rendition of Nao is surprisingly modern and fresh. This story deals with the issue of Nao’s gender identity, but doesn’t dwell on it.
