// If there's another sharing window open, close it. It just felt like a breath of fresh air, something that has never been done before quite like that, and I enjoyed the living hell out of it. windowOpen.close(); windowOpen.close(); Alongside cute gay vampires in Fall 2018 the Yuri Nation was also blessed with cute gay cheerleaders, or should say "chairleaders". Its lovingly made by people who clearly love the characters. Basically, all characters, no matter how annoying they might have seemed in the beginning, managed to one way or another get me to like them. One of which would be, Whoops. This best anime rankings updated for 2020. It just felt like a breath of fresh air, something that has never been done before quite like that, and I enjoyed the living hell out of it. Now it’s time to look to the future and see what we need to strive for. I could go on and on about why Hanako deserves this award, but no matter what I say, it could never compare to this video, which just shows you why. It is the age old tale of a guy liking a girl, the girl not ⦠You can’t deny each of them were powerhouses in their own way. ( Log Out / The short six-minute OVA from last year got everyone hyped for this, and the movie managed to be everything I was hoping for. There are several shows from 2017 that I’d take over the stuff from this year, and even highly-anticipated sequel seasons like, Is it just me, or did we actually not see too many bigger manga releases this year? , Puella Magi Madoka Magica , Saki Achiga-hen , Urara Meirochou , Yuri , Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru ^_^. Sayaka’s fear of Touko finding someone else and moving on without her is heartbreaking, and even though she handles it about as well as you could, you still have to feel bad for her, and I wished Touko would have opened her eyes and realized what she had all along. But it’s not just for the voice actress, it’s for the character as a whole. She will not confess to Touko as Miyako suggests and run the risk of losing the “friend” relationship she now has with Touko. ^_^. This iteration of Haruka is way more manipulative of Usagi, using the younger woman’s infatuation against her, but her tender moment with Michiru is lovely – it will always be the first time so, so, so many young women saw affection like that represented in media. ð Never quite good, but not intolerably bad, old-school Yuri makes a return in 2018. It is touching. var windowOpen; Am still talking about how much I love, There were a lot of good options to consider, but there was only one way to go for me. Very interested to see what Ms Nakatani Nio will pull out of the hat! I am also happy to see that Citrus made the list despite its divisiveness and your dislike of it. Don’t get me wrong, I like a healthy dose of drama, and I like a slow-burning romance, but what I like even more than those things is a straightforward romance that’s as cute and sweet as you’ll find in any anime. ( Log Out / This cartoon has literally carried me through some of the darkest moments of the year. var sharing_js_options = {"lang":"en","counts":"1","is_stats_active":"1"}; Now let’s see about this final episode. Or maybe I just like beautiful characters with long, dark hair, seeing that last years pick was Jabami Yumeko. This year’s top Yuri anime list is a tribute to both the past and to the future of Yuri. As much as I liked Yuu x Touko, there was no denying these two, who were absolutely adorable together, and it was a pleasure watching them share the screen. Type: Fall 2016 Anime Plot Summary: The show's story revolves around Yuuri Katsuki, who carried all of Japan's hopes on his shoulders to win at the Gran Prix Finale ice skating competition, but suffered a crushing defeat. I totally disagree with you. My mistake HAHA! Yeah. It felt like this time around, the pool of possible choices was rather small, but I guess not at all lacking of many, many good titles. }); And while I might have rooted a little for these two instead of the more obvious couple, the blooming relationship between Touko and Yuu was a pleasure to witness as well. So needless to say, Iâll probably re-watch this quite a few times and most likely enjoy it just like the first time. Honorable Mention: Touko x Sayaka (Bloom Into You) Itâs not really fitting, but oh well. It has less service and less drama than one could possibly have expected. I have some doubts that it is focused on girls, if you remember how the show uses fanservice and plays with the theme of repressed romantic feelings, but in modern anime this is not a problem, I think. var WPGroHo = {"my_hash":""}; Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. With Amber Lee Connors, Yukiyo Fujii, Margaret McDonald, Megan Shipman. There, done and dusted. It's a little ironic that the oldest series on this list, with its first season having ⦠The recommendation of the first yuri anime you can watch is Netsuzou Trap. Or three…, This was a tough choice! }); Change ). I am fascinated by how I just cannot like the Outers in this season…and really hope we’ll get the future seasons which will go a long way towards fixing that. While this was a great year for yuri anime, I don’t think it was that great for everything else, and choosing between shows that areâat bestâjust “very good” was really difficult. I guess I can call it that. Happy 25th anniversary to a series that I’d never defend as “good,” but which changed my life forever. windowOpen = window.open( jQuery( this ).attr( 'href' ), 'wpcomtwitter', 'menubar=1,resizable=1,width=600,height=350' ); windowOpen = window.open( jQuery( this ).attr( 'href' ), 'wpcomfacebook', 'menubar=1,resizable=1,width=600,height=400' ); For me, this was it. And now, we’re going to step away from the past with no regrets, and a final nod of thanks for the fun. on ICE) is a Japanese sports anime television series about figure skating.The series was produced by MAPPA, directed and written by Sayo Yamamoto with original scripts by MitsurÅ Kubo under the chief direction of Jun Shishido. This is Anima Yell! Founded in 2001 as the first anime & manga recommendation database. While the manga leads us to think it’s gonna end with Touko and Yuu, I think that Nakatani will probably go with something totally different. It was a really great year for yuri anime, but it all came down to the big three, and for me, I have to give it to Asagao to Kase-san.. Or three… ð. I might start watching this in the totally wrong order but gotta check its value first ð. // If there's another sharing window open, close it. I want more! Pretty much the entirety of the movie was just them being cute together, and for all the drama we saw this year in yuri anime, it was nice just to be able to sit back and watch two people who are in love~, Honorable Mention: Yuu x Touko (Bloom Into You). Sunshine!! This movie, which could easily have been in and out of theaters in a week, just took up space for the entire summer in Japanese theaters, confident, and cool like Kase-san, while we all bit our nails and watched, like Yamada.
if ( 'undefined' !== typeof windowOpen ) { There are several shows from 2017 that I’d take over the stuff from this year, and even highly-anticipated sequel seasons like Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 and Steins;Gate 0 ended up falling short of expectations. ð. Honorable Mention: A Place Further Than The Universe. Sheâs still quite mysterious, as she goes back and forth between treating poor little Shinobu like a strict instructor and something far more similar to a caring partner. That kiss changed everything for the two of them, and who knows, had it not have happened, maybe Yuzu’s lie about getting a boyfriend after her transfer would’ve actually come true… ð, Yeah, Iâm still playing Overwatch, and yeah, I still pretty much suck at it. on Ice (Japanese: ã¦ã¼ãª!!! Speaking of of someone somewhere in positions of editorial power, there is nothing that says “happily-ever-after” like a vaguely incestuous relationship, filled with emotional abuse and sexual harassment. A quick synopsis of My Hero Academia from our explainer: In a world where most people have superpowers, middle school⦠What is Anime-Planet? I already loved Maki’s development but he never became a major player like Sayaka. /* ]]> */ It is real. This was a tough choice! Yes, this is not anime, but it is so anime-inspired I feel it has a welcome place here on Okazu any day. So needless to say, Iâll probably re-watch this quite a few times and most likely enjoy it just like the first time. Nevertheless, I guess I just canât help but ship every other female character in the game, and since Brigitte joined this year, I finally got someone else I could pair D.Va up with. â Top 10 Anime Similar Anime to Citrus (Anime Like) yuri anime like citrus._. ð. A yuri anime, featuring mecha, politics, military, and love. This isn’t a “Story A,” it’s not melodramatic. Whoops. Anime Fans Pick the Most Heart-Pounding Yuri Anime posted on 2019-04-10 15:57 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge When it comes to girls-love series, there's a wide array of ⦠Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I’d say the only negative thing was the fact that it was only an hour long. Did you guys expect me to pick Citrus? ");
In any case, I would also like to mention the Revue Starlight with all its Utena/Ikuhara and Takarazuka’s influence, girl’s pairs in the style of Maria-sama Mitteru and probably the most comprehensive story in Bushiroad’s all-female franchises. I think Lena K. leans toward (Touko x Sayaka) ending, and that pairing makes sense to me. So, to set the stage for moving forward, we’ll begin with those regressive looks at love between girls in 2018. Okazu by Erica Friedmanis licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non, Commercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. The short six-minute OVA from last year got everyone hyped for this, and the movie managed to be everything I was hoping for. Given Mei’s personality, it’s a good thing that Yuzu was sweet instead of sour, and it helped her sweep this award, so way to go, gyaru girl! Doraemon (2005) is the most recent anime series based on Fujiko Fujio's manga of the same name. It was definitely Toukoâand not to forget Sayakaâwho rather made the show for me. It also feels as if this sceneâand especially their last kissâjust goes on forever, as if the two just shared their first a little more intense make-out session. My personal non-yuri anime of the year is the oddball choice of MoDaoZushi – a Chinese anime, featuring Boys Love (though, that stuff was offloaded to later seasons, and China’s new laws are likely to be mean it won’t go beyond subtext now), but mostly succeeds on the back of its epic, and tragic, fantasy story. If this is the kind of anime you like, it works well enough. The Yuri wasn’t going anywhere, it was always meant to be another piece of lace trim on the maid’s costume of a plot, but Mikage’s love is not questioned, or questionable. From this point on, in Bloom we now have a Triangle romance, and those don’t usually end well. Thatâs just all I wish for. In keeping with the retro feel of 2018, sweet romance was paired with a massive dose of creepy fanservice and violence as one ought to expect with anything touched by my hero role model Go Nagai. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Just like every year, we’ll of course pick our favorites of what 2018 had in store for us. I just never see it the way you do… go figure ;p, Also, Touko and Sayaka for life… after reading all your positive things to say I guess I have no choice but to continue with the anime… aw.. Sayaka =(, However. We will see where she takes us. I mean, did you see Kagami Fujino?! Sheâs so stunning that some people⦠Dear B-M, "A Love Letter for the Marching Puppy" starts out so promising, I can't wait for more!https://t.co/tW3z9yGoXp pic.twitter.com/1jvxite1KC, Honorable Mention: Lily Love 2 ~Frosty Jewel~ by Ratana Satis. And GRANBELM as well, definitely a rough gem but a gem nonetheless. Fashionable Yuzu imagined the first day at her new school she transferred to after her mother's remarriage a bit differently; she didn't know it'd be an ultra-strict and conservative girls' school. I have a complicated relationship with this series as a manga; no one was more surprised than I how far the anime went to alleviate some of my concerns. Still trying to wade through many other titles too, though this one is one I’ve got my eyes on for sure. Pretty much agree with you here although you may get your wish (Touko x Sayaka). In the early ’00s when I began Okazu, there was very little of what we would now think of as “Yuri anime.” Yuri in anime was primarily one fetish among many; maybe a side character or plot sprinkled within a larger storyline. These lists display stories in anime and manga according to the role yuri plays in them. I can’t stand it. Opposites attract but sameness stays together long term, the great inequality of love. var scJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? ( Log Out / Okazu Glossary of Terms, Subcribe to Okazu or Sponsor a Review
Well, I dropped Rain; I didn’t bother with Bunny Senpai (it’s been compared to a myriad of shows and none of which I like) and Hinamatsuri didn’t do enough for me. I have so much to say but don’t know how to say it all lol. Actually, I’m not watching Akanesasu Shoujo, but now I think I should be! Something that seems to have flown under the radar for a lot of people is Akanesasu Shoujo, a surprisingly great and female-oriented show with a group of girls traveling through parallel worlds as they explore both the world’s expectations of them and their own true feelings about who they are and who they want to be. =P, oh and one more thing… I think you made a mistake with Brigitte there…it should be D.va and Tracer ð. Sweet Blue Flowers, this new classic of Yuri, wrapped up in 2018 and was already kind of dated a mere 14 years after it premiered in Japan. Back during our summer Final Thoughts post, I mentioned how Hanako’s voice actress should get an award for her performance, and lo and behold, I’m the one who’s going to do the honors. ^_^). Despite that, 2017 wasnât a bad year for Yuri anime, although I ⦠This year Steven Universe premiered an episode that Rebcecca Sugar said had been in her sights since the very beginning…an episode about love. So far, this seems more like me going on about Sayaka more than anything, but these two seem like such a perfect match that even their super close friendship doesn’t seem like enough. It was at this moment that the years of hype surrounding a potential, That kiss changed everything for the two of them, and who knows, had it not have happened, maybe Yuzu’s lie about getting a boyfriend after her transfer would’ve actually come true…, Feel free to tell us about your picks as well, Yuri Anime / Manga / Visual Novel Awards 2018, Nostalgic Rainfall by CHiCO with HoneyWorks (Koi wa Ameagari no You ni), Yuri News Update: December 2018 – Part II. I have always added in things I didn’t like that other people do on these lists. if ( 'undefined' !== typeof windowOpen ) { This list covers the best 30 yuri anime shows for you to watch and enjoy. Did you?! A small, relatively unknown series from an out-of-print magazine was transformed into the most beautiful little animated music video that grew into an astoundingly lovely movie. When you compare Yuzu to the main characters from. Anyway, I’m rambling, but both I and my best friend came away very impressed and glad to have watched it, on the whole. The Japanese Blu-Ray and DVD releases have English subtitles so you, too, can enjoy this lovely story. Create lists for what you've seen & read, watch over 40,000 legal streaming episodes online, and meet other anime fans just like you. ^_^. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Animeâs always harder than manga for me, because despite the premise that âonly guys buy animeâ being disproved over and over again, the prevailing belief among producers is that only guys buy anime. © 2013Layout design by Lissa Pattillo Yeah I think I couldn’t write a review about this one yet. return false; For the story to resolve, I feel Sayaka needs to get some sort of catharsis and a happy ending, and I’m all for Sayaka moving on – even if it’s gonna be sad at first, I trust Nakatani-sensei to do her character justice! It’s not the best Yuri anime of the year, but in any other year, it absolutely would have been. It was a nice change of pace to see absolutely no resistance between these two, and it helps that by the time the OVA started, they were already a couple, giving them a big advantage over the other pairings. Yuri Anime: Top 30+ Yuri Anime of All Time. } Triangles are difficult to resolve without someone getting hurt, and sometimes all three take a hit in the heart. Bloom is the one stealing the show for my personal lists, in-and-out of yuri awards – and I’ve already been rewatching it. Favourite Yuri anime: Machikado Mazoku and WATATEN! On the contrary,the story has evolved in an original way,the Yuri needs it. That’s right, not only did I pick Kase-san as my Best Yuri Anime of 2019, I went with Kase and Yamada as my pick for Best Yuri Canon Pairing as well. I actually do hope for Sayaka and Touko to be a thing… they work so well together. I read a portion of the manga, so I had a good idea of what to expect from Yuzu, yet I was still a little surprised that she turned out to be such a caring big sister. Does Touko really love Yuu or is she just crushing on a plaything? Actually, in this episode, there were quite a few kisses, all happening in the same spot, but with a good deal of variety. For that reason, she’s stealing the Best Character title from Yuzu even. I seriously just want to see her happy and lovey-dovey with Mei. Sunshine!! well, I guess I am, and for good reason! I couldn’t get into any of your non-yuri shows this year, sadly. var sc_security="9e4d4078";
Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid. (I’m not sure, but I better figure it out for my end of anime review! It does deal with a lot of heavy perversions ranging from S&M, male rape (by a bunch of females, that is), bondage, torture, yuri (lesbian love) and incest.
To-LIE-Angle is another. Now what makes these kisses so nice is not only the great way they were presented to us, but the way it’s the first time that Yuu actually shows that she doesn’t only like what is being done to her, but that she actually wants more and pretty much goes after that need by kissing Touko back. Honorable Mention: Touko (Bloom Into You). This one doesnât start off as yuri. Poor Yuu could end up very badly hurt in this triangle, but in any case, its obvious that one of the three, or maybe all three, are going to end up hurt in some way. They’re some of the biggest yuri works and have had suitable adaptions (though I would have liked Citrus’ to go on a bit longer). Kiniro Mosaic. //-->, The world's oldest and most comprehensive blog on lesbian-themed Japanese cartoons, comics and related media, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), I’m in Love With the Villainess, Volume 2, Lucky Boxes and I’m In Love With The Villainess, Volume 2 aka no Okazu today, Creative Commons Attribution-Non, Commercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. return false; I really need to read that Marching Puppy manga. I guess it’s no surprise that the big three, as you call them, were featured in so many categories. If you feel like we missed something, feel free to name your additions~ Let’s just hope that the movie was successful enough to get another one made. windowOpen = window.open( jQuery( this ).attr( 'href' ), 'wpcomtumblr', 'menubar=1,resizable=1,width=450,height=450' ); Favourite Non-yuri Anime: Vinland Saga, Beastars, Ascendance of a Bookworm and Dr. Stone. Triangles always do. Buried in the middle of a sexual harassment sandwich, with lot of creepy stuff for creepy folks as flavor-enhancers, there is a romance story, can you believe it? And while I might have rooted a little for these two instead of the more obvious couple, the blooming relationship between Touko and Yuu was a pleasure to witness as well. Sigh. This is a well-balanced anime that accurately portrayed many issues existing in this world through its fictional storytelling. Just like our Yuri Anime 2013, Yuri Anime 2014, Yuri Anime 2015, Yuri Anime 2016, Yuri Anime 2017, and Yuri Anime 2018 lists, this one will also feature all the yuri-ish anime that will air in 2019. Bloom, Kase-san and Citrus are really unsurprising to see all throughout this list. Was it the bunny girl costume that first captured my attention or was it her brilliant personality? The melodramatic highway pileup that was Citrus was massively popular as both a manga and an anime. It was definitely Toukoâand not to forget Sayakaâwho rather made the show for me. Boasting the greatest anime title ever, this show is the most recent project of Kunihiko Ikuhara, famous for his yuri series (another of which appears on this list).Unlike many mainstream yuri, Yuri Kuma Arashi deals with homophobia and features a protagonist who must keep her romance secret. Click to manage book marks. Just after the “doujinshi” incident, I have a rather contradictory attitude to shiping around Uma Musume. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. When you compare Yuzu to the main characters from Bloom Into You and Kase-san, it’s night and day, but she also has some depth to her that you have to admire. While Yuu and Touko were pussyfooting around, Sayaka was always the one who was by Touko’s side, and even though it’s not in the exact way I’d prefer, Touko and Sayaka seem to need each other. Touko and Sayaka are a balanced couple, similar to each other so there is a sense of equality in their relationship. Many great anime series graced our screens this year, and each genre, from romantic comedies to thrillers, had a few popular titles. Yuri!!! I was really tempted to go with A Place Further Than The Universe, but I’ll surprise even myself and go with Hinamatsuri, which had great characters and comedy, as well as a fun and weird story that always seemed to throw something unexpected at you. There were a lot of good options to consider, but there was only one way to go for me. I’d say the only negative thing was the fact that it was only an hour long. To round out this year’s look backwards, let’s stop and once again admire the wonderfulness that is Haruka and Michiru – this time the manga version, animated in Sailor Moon Crystal, Season 3. for sure, these two are so cute and wholesome. Am still talking about how much I love A Love Letter From The Marching Puppy? "https://secure." Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Itâs not that surprising that I now want to see a character like her in a yuri scenario, is it? Since itâs not even 2017 yet, this list is still in progress and will be updated whenever there are new shows to add. And about the ex,itâs one of the worsts b.tch I’ve ever seen in a Yuri.She is annoying and unpleasant. Whichever yuri shows you love, be sure to vote for them so that they can rise to the top of this yuri anime list. Or two. I knew that Kase-san would top the list, such a fantastic anime! (I forgot all of their names, bear with me :D). After⦠Let’s just hope that the movie was successful enough to get another one made. Thatâs how good this one is, It was a really great year for yuri anime, but it all came down to the big three, and for me, I have to give it to, Don’t get me wrong, I like a healthy dose of drama, and I like a slow-burning romance, but what I like even more than those things is a straightforward romance that’s as cute and sweet as you’ll find in any anime. It is the 2005 version of 1979 series, with certain changes in the animation and other things. if ( 'undefined' !== typeof windowOpen ) { But that makes for a good story. It threw out all of the unnecessary stuff and simply focused on Yamada and Kase, and I couldn’t ask for anything more than that. And, more than anything, it was really heartwarming to see a secondary character become a main character like you said. I’ve already loaded it onto my tablet but I’m just… slow at reading manga! We all knew this moment was coming, but it still surprised me with how perfectly it was handled. Though, no spoilers, I’m not caught up with the manga, but I think I’ll do that now…. But with the events of chapter 37 now out, we might just find out pretty soon (hopefully) what Touko’s answer to all of this is ð, Oh don’t worry shade, I think I’m actually rooting for both ð And in addition,she doesn’t show any respect for the only person who accommodated and who loves her (the blonde girl;the manager). As Lena K. says, ” I wished Touko would have opened her eyes and realized what she had all along.” Both have a very long successful working relationship, and some fundamental understanding of each other. July 18, 2018 July 18, 2018 Remy Fool Anime, Love Live! Thatâs how good this one is~. Okazu Hero Roll. The conflict between her and Mei really brought the best out of Yuzu, and whether it was her rebellious side or the softer side that was trying to help Mei, she’s a character that’s hard not to like. Sapphire and Ruby’s wedding was everything we’d hoped it could be. Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life, Sports, Yuri Themes: Cheerleaders Number of Episodes: 12 G-Rating: 11/10 Plot Summary: Kohane Hatoya is a girl who loves to be helpful to others. }); This is one of those âno plotâ anime series in which you just follow cute girls ⦠And what a great pair they make! var sc_project=9973717;
on Ice. Oh, and space bears invade Earth to eat girls. That pairing makes much more sense. No worries, make her an obsessive lesbian! It's kind of like gay anime , but with girls instead of guys. From lesbian shenanigans at Saint Jogakuen to Genet’s seduction of Natsuko, to Natsuko and Honey’s love for one another, this anime covered the whole gamut of Yuri. Well that puts me at odds with you guys since I am on team Yuu ð¦ Not that I have anything against Sayaka, I just can’t help but root for Yuu. Or two. jQuery( document.body ).on( 'click', 'a.share-facebook', function() { Yuri in these anime were a fetish, plain and simple. Doraemon (2005) is the most recent anime series based on Fujiko Fujio's manga of the same name. All of that leads to factors for a successful permanent relationship, and we learn that Sayaka does indeed love Touko. There is literally nothing older-school this year than Cutey Honey Universe. I think I stopped reading at the point where we see how their relationship played out back then. Some interesting choices here and fun seeing the reason for the picks. Best canon couple… Mei x Yuzu… fur immer! You are one of the few people who point out the Cafe Scene in Bloom (CH12-#9-21) where Sayaka confesses if not to Touko then to Miyako of the Echo cafe. Community Standards
If you need to contact us, feel free to write us an email: yurireviews@gmail.com, Yeah, Yuu is all fine, but damn. EP12 was just amazing. Yeah, Yuu is all fine, but damn. Itâs strange to see, but quite intriguing. Sheâs gorgeous, for one, straightforward from what we saw so far, but also a big mess. So, I don’t know how you feel about the show with yuri in the form of “strong emotional connections”, but I definitely advise you this show, if you have not watched it. Was it the bunny girl costume that first captured my attention or was it her brilliant personality? Yuri in anime was primarily one fetish among many; maybe a side character or plot sprinkled within a larger storyline. Citrus for being so energetic and over the top, Bloom for taking a more psychological approach, and Kase-san for it’s sheer cuteness and fluffiness!
But, it’s a thing. Honorable Mention: Manager (Zombieland Saga). If this series got out of it’s own way, it might be good. Touko could open up Yuu very deeply “The bloom into Yuu thing”, and then leave her hanging. It is the 2005 version of 1979 series, with certain changes in the animation and other things. & Commenting Guidelines
windowOpen.close(); My concern is that Yuu could be badly hurt and scared in this triangle. There are some strangely isolated fanservice moments, just a very very few of the kind that makes you wonder about whether the staff were forced to put them in, but the vast majority of the show rings true for me in terms of thoughtfully depicting, “in this situation, what would female thoughts, female feelings, and female actions be like?” There is in fact a lot of excellent action as the girls embrace the power offered them and become heroes. Honorable Mention:Â Sayaka (Bloom Into You). ð. And what can I say, this is an outstanding anime, in my opinion. I won’t lie and tell you I liked it, but lots of other people did, and for that, this anime makes this year’s list. Roughly translated: "Lesbian Bear Storm."