Someone asked me what housekeeping skills I’d recommend learning.
Keep in ming that this is not me shaming you, I know you have your reasons, folks. This is just a guy who enjoys clean spaces asking that you start learning now.
Here’s what I suggest as an adult who has lived with other adults who didn’t have housekeeping skills:
First and foremost, learn about all the places in your house that need to be cleaned and understand how often they should be cleaned. the American Cleaning Institute (I guess that’s a thing) has a good article about basic cleaning info. Plus this video on cleaning tips is great!
Learn how to do your dishes. HOT water is the only way to clean your dishes.
Learn how to clean your shower head, especially if you live in a place with hard water. Same goes for your sinks.
Learn how to do your laundry correctly. Even without the whole “separating whites and colors” thing, there are things you need to learn about washing your clothes. Learn what the tags mean, too.
Also, you don’t have to use fabric softener and you shouldn’t use it on towels or any fabric meant to absorb. (Learn about laundromats)
And please learn how to clean out your dryer vent, it’s a safety hazard!
Get a disinfecting cleaner for your high-touch areas, especially the gross ones like the bathroom. Just because it doesn’t look dirty, doesn’t mean it’s clean!
Learn how to sweep, mop, and vacuum effectively.
You’ll also want to make sure to change out your home’s air filters.
TL;DR, here are some cleaning videos.
How to Clean Everything in Your Bathroom
How to Clean Everything in Your Kitchen
Livingroom Cleaning Routine
How to Clean Everything in Your Bedroom
Now these resources are not the end-all-be-all, but I think if you don’t know much about cleaning your space this is a good way to start.
here’s some of the things that are helping me actually clean (as an adult who had messy parents, and has a hard time getting threw my nurodivergency about cleaning specifically) that may be helpful to you:
Favorite Cleaning Book: it helps you work through the emotional side of cleaning (and other care tasks)
Current Favorite Decluttering Method/Concept: it helps you know how much is too much to keep and how to get started when you’re overwhelmed. (having too much stuff makes it incredibly hard to clean/organize.)
Basic Cleaning Skills: this channel is amazing! this man has a special interest in cleaning and cleans people’s spaces who deal nurodivergence that make it hard to clean. he does this for free (or at a deficit because he pays for supplies and dumpsters and transport and such) and does it all with empathy and kindness working With the people as much as people can handle instead of just coming in to “fix” an issue. these videos are a bit different from his usual ones, (the last one’s most like his usual videos) but i find having the sped up cleaning videos with a voiceover can help fill in for body doubling when im too ashamed to bring people into my messy spaces.
in that what I find most shame in, most fear,
Dionysus celebrates,
flaunts and fans like he's feeding a flame,
twirling and spinning and laughing like mad
when the rest of the world recoils
I admire you, I whisper, through tears
I am you, he whispers, love-drunk
Short version is that Pluto is a later name for the god of death, which is often associated with the Roman era/Roman mythology. Hades is the earlier name.
I made this post thinking I knew what kind of fire I was playing with. Hephaestus, God of Fire, looking upon me from his fuck off tower or whatever said “Oh you think you know? Check this shit” and promptly set my post ablaze for everyone to observe
You're basically doing the post equivalent of standing out in a field during a storm with a ten-foot copper pole, you better hope Zeus is busy hiding from Hera.
I hate when people go "Hades isn't a bad guy!" Yet proceed to describe Ares as a raging berserker who drinks blood like its budweiser and has Athena's face on a dart board. Like, Ares has faced SO MUCH demonization it's on par with Hades
I swear some people cannot comprehend the fact the gods are multifaceted beings with both flaws and virtues
Hellenic polytheism (commonly referred to as helpol and popularly, although incorrectly, referred to as hellenism or hellenismos) refers to the reverence and worship of the hellenic (greek) gods. Over the past 7+ years, the religion has seen a boon of new followers popularized by social media, books, and TV shows. While this is phenomenal, it's brought in an influx of young and/or beginner future worshippers with no clue where to start. And with so many different possible starting points, a plethora of gods, and that one deity identification spread floating around, this post serves as a path all on its own.
You can follow it to the T, or take the basics of it and forage ahead yourself!
As always, I am a single resource. Please remember that even though this post serves as a guide, your own research will benefit you far more. Let's begin!
0. Respect
The very VERY first thing to remember when beginning your journey with hellenic polytheism, is to remember this is a religion. Sounds obvious, right? But many people seem to forget that the gods are in fact, gods. They are ancient, and the religion is very much alive and thriving. Respect will always be ground rule 0, and approaching the gods casually or for shits and giggles is not only disrespectful to them, but the beautiful, rich, and thriving existence of this religion.
1. The Starting Point
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞
Starting the worship of the gods begins with learning about the god (or gods) you'll be revering. There's a plethora of books to start with; "Ancient Greek Religion", "Ancient Greek Cults", "A Companion to Greek Religion". And while you should ABSOLUTELY read these, I understand that that can be a bit daunting and scary. So your VERY BASICS, should be "The Homeric Hymns", *The Orphic Hynms", and "Hesiod Theogony: Work and Days."
These books will give you the foundational basics of the gods and their myths, as well as expose you to their cults, epithets, and titles. I know reading sounds like a bore and a task, but nothing feels worse than jumping head first into the religion and worshipping a god you know nothing about.
Research. Research. Research. All gods have domains, and the only way you'll find the god suited best for you, is to learn.
Perhaps you know Apollo as a sun and music god. But did you know he's also a god of medicine, with darted arrows that could grant sudden death or cause plagues?
Perhaps you know Ares as the god of bloodthirsty war, but did you know he's also the father of the Amazon-queens? Or the giver of food, as he assisted his newborn son in suckling milk from his dead mother.
The gods all have domains that are incredibly well known, but also far lesser known/popular ones. Learning these can help you decide which god is best suited for your worships.
Absolutely check out theoi.com for information on the individual gods and their domains. It also provides a great starting point for learning their myths, provides texts that pertain to them, and provides a list of their epithets and cult titles.
Yes, the constant research can be daunting and tiresome and boring. But this is the absolute BEST place to start. How will you worship a god you barely understand? How will you know what offerings are favorable to them? But most importantly, how will you be able to build a relationship with a god (kharis) that you barely know?
You can build the most beautiful altar in the world for them, but that altar will become empty decor if you don't know how to (safely) invite a god into the space and worship them properly. These are the fundamentals, and you will have an incredibly hard time getting any sort of fulfillment worshipping an ignored and empty altar.
𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮
A very popular thing beginners like to start with is "deity identification." This involves using a tarot deck, and a (typically) pre-made spread. The spread will assign a meaning to each card (their domain, their personality, what they want to work on with you, etc).
I do not advise this for beginners.
At least, beginners with no background in divination to that degree. There is a vast difference between using tarot to divine messages and advice from spirits and the universe, and using tarot to divine the identification of a god. This requires much more than a basic understanding of tarot, and a god can very easily scramble the card meanings to however they please. This can lead to a lot of confusion and frustration in beginners, as they don't know how to interpret these messages.
Don't focus on identifying a particular god yet. Instead, learn as much as you can and settle on a god you resonate with first. This god may or may not be one you worship for years to come, and it's okay to be cautious when dipping your toes into helpol.
02. The Path of Worship
𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬
Kharis is defined as "the exchange of goodwill and reciprocity between humans and the divine." It is the relationship you build with your god, and emphasizes the importance of the personal relationship we build with them through devotional acts.
It's asked a lot, "what can I, a regular small mortal, provide to an ancient god? How can I be beneficial to them?" And the answer is simply devotion.
Devotion is what the gods wants, and they enjoy/ indulge in our acts in their names. To give devotion is to recognize the gods as entities deserving of reverence. So how do we do this?
𝐌𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚
Miasma is a sort of "spiritual dirtiness" upon a person, and is something that we as mortal pick up in every day life and is not necessarily considered "bad". It is an aspect that separates us from the divine, who do not collect miasma. It's important to note that this isn't equivalent to the Abrahamic version of "sin". Miasma can (in most cases) be washed away simply by the act of washing your hands. It's stated in quite a few places that one would use khernips for hand washing, although there is a floating beliefs that khernips is "water purifies by fire." Typically considered fire that a torch has been doused in and then used to wash one's hands.
However from the research I've personally done, this is never actually confirmed and khernips is simply clean water that one would wash their hands in.
There is also a belief that those with periods are considered miasmic before the gods and therefore shouldn't worship until 7 days after they stop bleeding.
There is no evidence (to my knowledge) that verifies this and periods are not typically mentioned in ancient Greek texts or sources. It seems to stem from the fact that most bodily fluids are considered miasmic to many of the gods (ie blood, spit, genital secretion such as cum, etc) and should not be offered. However, this does not state that someone on their period cannot approach the gods to provide offerings and worship, so long as the blood is nor being offered.
Certain miasmic impurities cannot be simply washed away, however, such as murder and being around the dead, and may require a purification ritual to be cleansed.
𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
Offerings are the sacrifices we make to our gods. They are the gifts we give, and oftentimes tangible displays of our devotion and worship.
Offerings can be a wide range of things and depend on the god's interests, estates, and attributes. Learning a gods preferences will result in favor from them, and builds kharis and report with them.
Its also important to understand what your god doesn't like or enjoy. What is seen as favorable to one god may be offensive and displeasing to another. A very obvious example of this would be offerings between Aphrodite and Artemis. While Aphrodite would be pleased with an accept offerings reminiscent of sexual desire and acts (dedicated sex toys for example), this would be unfavorable to Artemis, a virginal goddess, who has no need nor desire for such things.
Understanding the preferences of your gods is key to providing worthy offerings.
𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐬
In addition to offerings, devotional acts are also a large aspect of building kharis. These can be large acts such as cleaning litter from beaches in the name of Poseidon or Amphitrite, or small acts such as devoting washing your face to Aphrodite. This post itself is a devotional act to Lord Hermes, who reveres the spreading and sharing of knowledge.
Devotional acts will fall under the domain of your god, and can be done simply by doing them, in their name.
Once again, ensure that your devotional acts aren't seen as unfavorable to your god. Poseidon will enjoy you donating to sea life preservative charities and beach clean ups, however that same act will be inconsequential to Ares.
𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐲𝐦𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
Prayers are not typically seen as offerings, as an offering is a gift to that god with no expectations. That said, it is common to provide offerings during or after prayers. Prayers are requests and petitions made to a god in asking for assistance, whether that be for help in an issue, advice, help reaching a resolution to something, or even asking for a little extra help or luck throughout the day.
That said, prayers can also be used as offerings if used entirely to praise your god with no added requests. The different would be asking for anything in exchange. Prayers of petitions are not offerings, prayers of praise and reverence are.
If you're curious about the construction of prayers, you can check out my break down of crafting prayers!
𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬
Altars are stations dedicated to your god. They act as designated spots of worship to pray at, make libations, and make offerings.
Whike you may see a lot of altars floating around that are incredibly aesthetic, it's important to know that an altar doesn't have to be large and grand. It can be a dedicated shelf, the corner of a shelf, a shoebox, or even a small mint tin. The point is that it is a place of dedication for your god.
𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Libations typically preface offerings, although are not required for every single offeding or every single day. But they are wonderful for building kharis as you provide (and in some cases partake in) a drink for the gods. I go in depth on libations, how to do them, and common libations given in this post!
𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Now that you know how to worship, it's important to ensure your worships are recieved. Doing this is simple, and just required you inviting the god into your space. You don't need to do some large invokation like stated in my prayers post, especially if you're just making offerings. A simple "I dedicated this to [god]".
That said, it's always good to invoke properly when dedicating your altar to them. An invocation should include the god's name, and display that you know who they are. You can use epithets, parentage, residences, and domains in your invocations. An example invocation for Zeus could go something like:
"I call upon Zeus, the Supreme and most high. King of kings and head of Olympus, son of Rhea and overthrower of his father Kronos. I invite you into this space, crafted and dedicated to your might and grace."
With this, we have invoked Zeus and designation the altar as his own.
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Communication with a god can be a nerve wracking thing to start, but I can assure you they're not going to bite. There's a myriad of ways to communicate with a god, and its wholly up to you and them to decide what works best. Some people work best with tarot, others with oracle cards. Some prefer pendulums, ouija boards/spirit boards, dice, bones, runes, charm casting, or something else entirely.
If one thing is uncomfortable for you or doesn't seem to be working all too well, simply try something else. I akin it to fiddling with the antenaes of an old TV to try and get a signal from the divine. You have to find the position that simpky works best.
03. Walking the Path of the Gods
As we've discussed research and starting your worships, I want to briefly touch of potential paths that extend past simple devotion and worship. Namely, working with the gods and priestesshood.
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐆𝐨𝐝
You'll see the term "deity work" floating around a lot. This refers to working closely with a god for the betterment of yourself and/or your life with that god's assistance. It typically comes after building kharis with that god, and an agreed upon decision to work together.
This typically comes after establishing kharis and worshipping that god, and I personally don't recommend attempting to jump right into it. Deity work is not only energy consuming, but directly calls that god to assist you closely and personally. Attempting to start this and simply walking away because you no longer wish to work with that god is a waste of their time and offensive. Be aware of that god's time, and respect it.
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭/𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝
Priest and Priestesshood are something I discuss quite a bit on my page, as a priestess myself. They go beyond simply working with a god, and become working for that god. If you're more interested in the topic, you can check out my post on the topic here ♡
•Common Questions•
Can I as a beginner worship multiple gods?
Absolutely. However I don't personally advise it. I suggest starting with one and getting used to worshipping in general. Then you can decide if you feel comfortable worshipping more.
Why don't you recommend using deity identification spreads?
This is a personal preference of mine, and its because I find them incredibly limiting and stiff. Gods are not the same as normal entities and spirits, and identifying them requires a degree of skill and knowledge of of not only your cards but the gods themselves.
Additionally, I find tarot for deity identification incredibly limiting. While it's phenomenal for communication, I believe tarot in combination with lenormand or oracle cards provide a much better understanding of who's around for identifications.
I got a reading that said X god wants to work with me but I don't think I'm ready. What do I do?
Politely decline. It's far better to ask a god to wait or inform them that you're not ready to take that step, than to trudge into something you're bor confident in. The gods are immortal, and our lives are a drop in the bucket to them. They don't mind waiting for when you are ready, if you'll ever be. You dont have to work with or worship every god that shows an interest in you and its not disrespectful to decline an invitation.
This was a long one! But I hope it's helped provide a decent foundation for you to start your own personal journey into hellenic polytheism. Please never hesitate to reach out with questions, and as always, safe travels ♡
PLEASE DO NOT USE TIKTOK AS A RESOURCE FOR HELLENIC POLYTHEISM
Tiktok is probably one of THE WORST places to learn about REAL hellenic polytheism because it is rampant with misinformation and most creators are only interested in views and parroting misinformation THEY heard. Yes there are some great and informative creators on there to learn about the hellenic gods but they are far and few in-between.
INSTEAD if you're new to the religion and have no clue where to start researching/learning, here are a few phenomenal creators on here with wonderful and informative posts!
@wisdom-devotee has an amazing guide for starting out in hellenic polytheism
@seasaltdevotion also recently made a fantastic post on resources for starting out
@crazycatsiren has a SUPER long list of resources and research material
@khaire-traveler has possibly the greatest list on subtle deity worship for just about every god
Please actually learn from those of us that truly love and covet this religion and spread information that will truly benefit you.
I am a gay trans immigrant in a deep red state in America. I came here for my partner's sake and have been making the best of it. The culture shock was hard, coming from Canada. In fact, we loved mocking Americans back home so it was hard for me to even like Americans. My instinct was to judge them as stupid. But it is never fair to judge people as all the same for something they can't change.
Each day, I looked for the goodness in the hearts of Americans. I tried to see that we weren't so different. I started to meet neighbours while taking care of the stray cats. I began volunteering at the city's animal shelter to start making a change. I wanted to see other good people and feel kinship.
Seeing the election results has just... hurt me. I feel so betrayed. I step outside and now know more than half of the adults out there don't care about what happens to me. I will work alongside volunteers, wondering if any of them voted for Trump. I will watch them do good deeds for animals, and wonder, how could you vote for someone who hurt people and the planet?
People in America will lose their rights. Women, immigrants, LGBTQ+, the disabled, and minorities across the board. Wars will be funded and slaughter will increase in other countries. Pollution will skyrocket with Republicans and their love of cars and oil. That affects everyone... Haven't we had enough forest fires and storms? We cannot deny climate change any longer.
I am not running away yet. I am staying. I will not be silent. I will be openly trans. They don't see us enough. They think we are boogeymen. They don't even know us. This is why it is so important to have a Pride flag and wear Pride things. We will not hide and be scared and ashamed. We will not be erased and keep hearing lies about us from the hateful ignorant.
I will protest alone with signs. And if or when things get really bad. I will be LOUD.
Fuck everyone who voted for Trump without a care for people like me. Fuck you to hell. You have no heart. Unfollow me. I assume on Tumblr most people are Democratic so that's all good, but I just have to get this off my chest.
I don't want anything bad to happen to me, but if I disappear, this is why. Republicans are hateful and many are violent. It's not a lie when their campaigns lie and fearmonger about specific groups of people.
For the witches and pagans who need to hear it, connecting with nature is supposed to be about like, actually observing nature over long periods of time, not doing stuff like hoarding endangered bird feathers and beach sand, or just meditating out in aesthetically-pleasing locations. Can you tell me exactly when your wildflowers and weeds start blooming? When do your bugs come out of hibernation? When do migratory birds come and go? How does the air feel during different times of year? If you can't do stuff like that, you aren't connecting with nature.
Though I will say it's not Witch Homework (or at least, it shouldn't feel like homework the same way being a witch isn't assigned reading). Reading about birds on the internet for fun counts. Learning about soil pH for your garden counts. Both 100% free, at-home activities that don't require any scientific research skills or experience with the natural world. Keeping a pet? Counts too. The stuff you're interested in, the stuff that matters to you- that's the best stepping stone for getting excited about something. You can act like you're five again and learn 10 Cool Facts About Dinosaurs. That's the kind of thing that builds a good foundation for enduring and sustainable appreciation for nature.
The best first step to connecting with nature imo is picking your favorite animal
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• Fantasy • Romance • Enemies to Lovers
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~Created by Zeniko Sumiya~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Adachi and Shimamura
• School • Slice of Life • Romance • Friends to Lovers • Slow Burn
The second (and best) manga adaptation of the hit Yuri light novel series. The second floor of the gym. That's our spot. Class is in session right now, but they don't hold class in a place like this. This is where Shimamura and I became friends. What is this feeling? Yesterday, I dreamed of kissing her. I'm not like that, and I'm sure Shimamura isn't either. But...when Shimamura thinks of the word "friend", I want to be the first thing that comes to her mind. That's all.
~Created by Hitoma Iruma, Illustrated by Moke Yuzuhara~
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After Hours
• Shakaijin • Romance • Music • Love at First Sight • Already a Couple
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• Drama • Romance • Enemies to Lovers
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~Created by Mikanuji~
Licensed by Yen Press
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• Fantasy • Romance • Love at First Sight
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• School • Drama • Romance • Love at First Sight • Senpai/Kouhai • Slow burn
Nakatani Nio’s masterpiece of Yuri manga, this story takes the best Yuri tropes and twists them into a compelling series that only gets better the deeper you go! Yuu Koito thought love would be magical but feels nothing when a boy confesses. Confused, she starts her first year of high school and thinks she might have found a kindred spirit in student council president Touko Nanami. But then Touko confesses that she, herself, is starting to have feelings for Yuu. Yuu may not understand her senpai’s sudden confession or share her feelings, but there is a strange sensation drawing her towards Touko, and Yuu can’t leave her side until she discovers what these feelings really mean. Because you can't control who you love, or who falls in love with you.
~Created by Nakatani Nio~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
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~Created by Hazuki Takeoka, Illustrated by Fly ~
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Days of Love at Seagull Villa
• Shakaijin • Drama • Slice of Life • Multiple Couples • Yuri Family • Slow burn
When Mayumi’s fiancé leaves her for another woman, she decides to start a new life out in the countryside. But country living isn’t as peaceful as she thought it would be—her landlord, Rin, is loud, bossy, and always up in Mayumi’s business. But Mayumi soon sees that there’s a lot going on under Rin’s brash exterior: Rin is raising a young child on her own after experiencing a major tragedy. As the two women come to rely on each other, their relationship starts to grow into something complicated.
~Created by Kodama Naoko~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Even Though We're Adults
• Shakaijin • Drama • Romance • Love at First Sight
From the critically acclaimed creator of Wandering Son and Sweet Blue Flowers, a heart-tugging manga about two busy women who think they’ve figured out the whole adulting thing…until they fall in love with each other. Sparks fly when Ayano, an elementary school teacher in her thirties, meets an engaging woman named Akira at a bar. Before the night is over, Ayano even goes in for a kiss. Akari is intrigued but confused…especially when she discovers that Ayano has a husband! This messy and grounded series shows that love doesn’t get easier just because you got older.
~Created by Takako Shimura~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
The Executioner and Her Way of Life
• Action • Fantasy • Isekai • Enemies to Lovers • Slow burn
The Lost Ones are strangers from another world, hailing from a place no one has ever heard of called “Japan.” These wanderers have been associated with catastrophes since many years ago and the solemn duty of exterminating them without remorse falls to Menou, a young Executioner. But when her mission is complicated by a Japanese girl named Akari who refuses to die, Menou embarks on a peculiar journey to find something that can slay even an immortal who insists on traveling with her would-be-killer!
~Created by Mato Sato, Illustrated by Ryo Mitsuya, Character Designs by nilitsu~
Licensed by Yen Press
Failed Princesses
• School • Romance • Enemies to Lovers • Slow Burn
In the vein of classics like Girl Friends, this manga follows Fujishiro Nanaki, super cute, super popular, and super annoyed with anyone as plain as her classmate Kurokawa Kanade, she is the last person you would expect to find blubbering through tears in the hall. But, that’s exactly what Kanade witnesses after Nanaki finds out her boyfriend’s cheating on her. Both their lives make a complete 180—as does their relationship. It’s an opposites-attract romance for the ages!
~Created by Ajiichi~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
The Girl I Want is So Handsome!
• School • Comedy • Senpai/Kouhai • Love at First Sight
First-year high schooler Hina falls head over heels in love at her first glimpse of Shiki, a gorgeous, cool older girl with mad basketball skills. But when she tries to confess her feelings, she ends up as the basketball team’s manager instead. It seems like a huge blunder until she realizes it’s the perfect chance to get to know Shiki better. Now they just need to overcome their comical misunderstandings and realize they’re the perfect couple!
~Created by Yuama~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Futari Escape
• Slice of Life • Comedy • Yuri Cohabitation • Weak Yuri
Two young women—one an overworked manga artist, the other a jobless slacker—try to escape the realities of adulthood. Whether it’s by going into debt while splurging on an epic meal or taking an impromptu trip, “Kouhai” and “Senpai” find a way to make the most of their days! Kick back and relax with this adorable comedy!
~Created by Shouichi Taguchi~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Girlfriends Club
• Romance • School • Doujinshi • Friends to Lovers
The Girlfriends Club: A mysterious association at Yamayuri Girls' Academy and its sister schools that essentially pays you to spend time deepening your relationships with other club members. The catch? Your interactions are livestreamed to an audience of very wealthy viewers! Mizuki convinces her friend Haruka that they should join together, thinking it will be a perfect chance for the two of them to grow closer. But Haruka might not be exactly the sweet, naive girl she seems to be. Will romance bloom as Mizuki hopes, or has she made a serious mistake?
~Created by Pikachi~
Licensed by Irodori Comics
The Girl That Can't Get a Girlfriend
• Autobiographical • Comedy
Mieri is an awkward, nerdy college student with no dating experience, and her previous crushes on fellow butch women have all ended in disaster. That all changes when she meets Ash and has her feelings returned for the first time. But when first love turns to first heartbreak, Mieri will do everything possible to win Ash back. Based on true events, this is a hilarious and heart-wrenching story about love, loneliness, and the true meaning of finding one’s own happy ending.
~Created by Mieri Hiranishi~
Published by Viz Media
Goodbye, My Rose Garden
• Historical • Drama • Romance • Master/Servant
A historic romance that celebrates readers’ love of classic literature. Set in the early 1900s, Hanako has loved English literature since she was first introduced to it in her home country of Japan, and is thrilled at the opportunity to travel and live in England, the country of her favorite author! She quickly becomes the maid of Alice, a young noblewoman. The two have a fairly typical relationship…until the day Alice begs Hanako to kill her. As Hanako tries to figure out why her mistress would make such a terrible request, she and Alice grow closer until an entirely new feeling begins to blossom between them.
~Created by Dr. Pepperco~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Good Morning, “Sweetie”
• Already a Couple • Doujinshi
I will never forget the day when I met Asuka. The day when Mako broke up with her ex after five years relationship...
~Created by Ayu Inui~
Licensed by Yuri Hub
Gunjou
• Drama
The basis of the 2021 Netflix film, Ride or Die, this gritty and brutal manga tells the story of a woman pushed to the edge by her husband's abuse… and the lesbian friend she asked to kill him. Beginning moments after the crime, this series intersperses bone-chilling reality and shocking violence with fragile moments of love and tenderness. As two horrible people, knowing their own villainy and the chaos they have wrought take comfort in each other.
~Created by Ching Nakamura~
Translated and Released on the Author’s Website
Hello, Melancholic!
• School • Slice of Life • Music • Senpai/Kouhai
Asano Minato is a tall but stooping first-year high school student. Though she's an awesome trombone player, she does everything she can to fade into the background. Despite her best efforts, however, Minato catches the attention of her bubbly and charismatic upperclasswoman Hibiki, who wants Minato to join the band she's forming at school and won't take no for an answer! Will Minato be able to let go of the past and play in a band again? Can polar opposites harmonize through music? Slow jam your way into this dulcet yuri series!
~Created by Yayoi Ohsawa~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
How Do We Relationship?
Drama • Already a Couple
Shy Miwa has always dreamed of finding love, but living in small-town Japan made finding the right match difficult—especially since she likes girls! Even going away to college didn’t seem to increase her romantic odds until one day her outgoing classmate Saeko suggests they might as well start dating each other since it’s not like either of them have other options. At first it seems like things won’t work out as their personalities clash and misunderstandings abound. But when their casual friendship starts to become something more Miwa begins to wonder—can a pragmatic proposal lead to true love?
~Created by Tamifull~
Licensed by Viz Media
I Can't Believe I Slept with You
Slice of Life • Yuri Cohabitation
Twenty-four-year-old Koduka Chiyo is unemployed, wallowing in self-pity, and three months behind on her rent. When her withdrawn landlady comes they end up spending the night together. Horrified by her actions, Chiyo reluctantly agrees to pay back the rent any way that she can, desperate to be rid of the debt, the filthy apartment, and the loneliness. Now her landlady is her new roommate, and although their arrangement of “favors” starts off eyebrow-raising, it quickly evolves into a wholesome system of two people showing each other care, kindness, and patience. Their unfortunate encounter might just be the catalyst to mend both of these broken girls’ lives.
~Created by Miyako Miyahara~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
If I Could Reach You
• Drama • Slice of Life • Tragedy
A heartwrenching Yuri manga, about a teenage girl coming to terms with her own sexuality through her crush on her brother’s wife. Hopelessly in love, high schooler Uta must navigate living with her brother and Kaoru, her crush … and sister-in-law. Desperate to get over her unrequited feelings, Uta pulls away, but when the cracks in her brother’s marriage begin to show, Kaoru begins to confide in her new teenage sister, which just makes matters worse! All this is conveyed beautifully in subtle but brilliant artwork that showcases the characters’ wretched feelings and pain.
~Created by tMnR~
Licensed by Kodansha Comics
If We Leave on the Dot
• Shakaijin • Romance • Slice of Life • Friends to Lovers
Yukawa comes into the office and always hangs up her coat on the rack; most others just sling it over their chairs. That may be because Yukawa is proper, but maybe because she loves receiving handwritten notes from her coworker Mizuki. Until recently, Yukawa only knew Mizuki and her sweet vanilla scent from afar, but one day she was able to befriend her after a mix up with their coats. Since then, Mizuki communicates with Yukawa and asks her to go out after work via pen, paper, and coat. They never make plans ahead of time, nor do they even know each other's phone numbers. As Yukawa navigates her feelings and learns more about Mizuki, will their relationship blossom into more than whatever it is right now?
~Created by Ayu Inui~
Licensed by Manga Planet
I Married My Best Friend to Shut my Parents Up
• Shakaijin • Slice of Life • Yuri Cohabitation
Morimoto, a young professional woman in Japan, is tired of fending off her parents’ questions about her being single. They want her to marry a man and settle down, and they’ll insist on nitpicking her choice of groom to death. In an unexpected move, another woman in the office—who has a crush on her—offers to be her wife in a sham marriage, which might make her parents back off. But this “fake” marriage could unearth something very real!
~Created by Kodama Kaoko~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
I'm in Love with the Villainess
• Isekai • Comedy • Action • Fantasy • Romance • Enemies to Lovers • Yuri Family
The manga adaptation of this hit Yuri story brings the brilliance and queerness of the original into a visual medium! Ordinary office worker Oohashi Rei wakes up in the body of Rae Taylor, the protagonist of her favorite otome game. However, Rae has no interest in any of this world’s eligible bachelors. Instead, she has her heart set on Claire François, the game's main antagonist. Using her knowledge of the game's events yet to come, she is determined to create a new happy ending for her villainess. Just as Rae breaks all the game’s rules, author Inori shatters the confines of Yuri in this profoundly queer revelation that propels the genre forward into a new era.
~Created by Inori, Illustrated by Aonoshimo, Character Designs by Hanagata~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
I’m Sorry I Know
• Slice of Life • Drama • Already a Couple • Doujinshi
The manga adaptation of this hit Yuri story brings the brilliance and queerness of the original into a visual medium! Ordinary office worker Oohashi Rei wakes up in the body of Rae Taylor, the protagonist of her favorite otome game. However, Rae has no interest in any of this world’s eligible bachelors. Instead, she has her heart set on Claire François, the game's main antagonist. Using her knowledge of the game's events yet to come, she is determined to create a new happy ending for her villainess. Just as Rae breaks all the game’s rules, author Inori shatters the confines of Yuri in this profoundly queer revelation that propels the genre forward into a new era.
~Created by Ayu Inui~
Licensed by Yuri Hub
Kase-san and…
• School • Romance • Drama • Love at First Sight
The beloved Yuri romance that saw young love sprout in high school and blossom into the world beyond in the sequel series Kase-san and Yamada! Yamada is a shy girl in high school who loves doing greenery committee work, but one day she falls into conversation with Kase, the popular and talented school track star. Suddenly Yamada's whole life changes as they begin to date! But relationships aren’t as easy as they look, and these girls must weather the storms all couples eventually face.
~Created by Hiromi Takashima~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Killing Me!
• Action • Comedy • Supernatural • Enemies to Lovers
Vampire hunter Saki Fujimiya is the epitome of poise and finesse-that is, when she's not around Miyoko Kujou! Why does Miyoko get such a rise out of her? Well, to begin with, Miyoko's a vampire -- Saki's natural enemy...but that's not the only reason Miyoko gets under Saki's skin. Despite Saki's best efforts to kill Miyoko, something keeps stopping her from biting the bullet and ending it all for good. It's hard to tell who's really the prey in this love comedy packed with bite!
~Created by Akiyama~
Licensed by Yen Press
Kiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl
School • Romance • Multiple Couples • Slow Burn • Enemies to Lovers • Slow burn
In middle school, Ayaka Shiramine was the perfect student: hard-working, with excellent grades and a great personality to match. As Ayaka enters high school she expects to still be on top, but one thing she didn't account for is her new classmate, the lazy yet genuine genius Yurine Kurosawa. But their romance isn’t the only one in this school! From club officers desperate to leave a legacy to two girls battling for their classmate's attention, this series presents a plethora of Yuri couples and stories to enjoy.
~Created by Canno~
Licensed by Yen Press
Kisses, Sighs, and Cherry Blossom Pink
• School • Anthology • Romance • Slice of Life • Multiple Couples
When the cherry blossoms bloom it means the start of another school year―and for the girls at Sakuraki High, the setting of Yuri legend Milk Morinaga’s one-shot stories from the early days of Yuri, it signals a time for new dreams, fears, and relationships. This manga collects these wonderfully interconnected shorts into a heartwarming feast of classic Yuri. There’s Nana and Hitomi, best friends since childhood torn apart by harsh reality, Natsuka, a ghost haunting the building and longing for her lost love, and Narumi and Tachiba, nervous about their first kiss in the school play. Kisses, Sighs, and Cherry Blossoms Pink is a light and sweet anthology Yurijin will continue to love for another twenty years at least!
~Created by Milk Morinaga~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
The Life of a Yuri Couple in Love
• Slice of Life • Doujinshi • Already a Couple • Yuri Cohabitation
A series of short but sweet stories all about this flirtatious lesbian couple enjoying their everyday life together. These two girls have been friends since childhood, and even now that they’re grown up, they’re still just as close and lovey-dovey.
~Created by mk~
Independently Published
Lilies and Voices Born Upon the Wind
• Shakaijin • Drama • Asexual
This recurring series from mintaro imagines a quiet inconspicuous school, deep in the mountains. There, girls who bear the fate of fairy tales study hard alongside regular students. Rapunzel, Cinderella, Red, Gretel, and more, these girls know… although, fairy tales could change...their fate, is set in stone. The series explores their unusual lives and tender romances.
This recurring series from mintaro imagines a quiet inconspicuous school, deep in the mountains. There, girls who bear the fate of fairy tales study hard alongside regular students. Rapunzel, Cinderella, Red, Gretel, and more, these girls know… although, fairy tales could change...their fate, is set in stone. The series explores their unusual lives and tender romances.
~Created by mintaro~
Licensed by Lilyka Manga
The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady (Manga)
• Fantasy • Romance • Comedy • Isekai
Despite her supposed ineptitude with regular magic, Princess Anisphia defies the aristocracy's expectations by developing "magicology," a unique magical theory based on memories from her past life. One day, she witnesses the brilliant noblewoman Euphyllia unjustly stripped of her title as the kingdom's next monarch. That's when Anisphia concocts a plan to help Euphyllia regain her good name-which somehow involves them living together and researching magic! Little do these two ladies know, however, that their chance encounter will alter not only their own futures, but those of the kingdom...and the entire world! Based on the light novel by Piero Karasu.
~Created by Piero Karasu, Illustrated by Harutsugu Nadaka, Character Designs by Yuri Kisaragi~
Licensed by Yen Press
Mizuno and Chayama
• School • Drama • Romance
Mizuno, the daughter of a mayoral candidate, is desperate to escape the suffocating pressure and scrutiny of smalltown life. Chayama, the heiress of the tea company Chayama-en, is adamantly walking down the path laid out for her, despite being forced to atone for her family’s apparent misdeeds. Yet in the bubble of the school’s third floor guidance counseling room-away from rumors, watchful eyes, and their feuding families-they’re simply Mizuno and Chayama, two teenagers who find comfort and hope in each other. But when the outside world tries to tear them apart, the two must find a way to protect their relationship and, more importantly, themselves…
~Created by Yuhta Nishio~
Licensed by Yen Press
Monologue Woven for You
• Slice of Life • Romance • Already a Couple • Love at First Sight
An adorable full-color series about two women drawn together by their love of theater and passion for supporting each other. Haruka has abandoned her dreams of the theater but finds herself still haunted by memories. Meanwhile, Nao chases her aspirations for the stage head-on, refusing to back down or let obstacles block her way. After the lives of these two theater geeks cross they are quickly joined together. But sweet nothings and warm cuddles hide their secrets, both connected to Haruka’s traumatic past.
~Created by Syu Yasaka~
Licensed by Seven Seas
My Cute Little Kitten
• Romance • Yuri Cohabitation • Friends to Lovers
Rena has had a crush on her roommate Yuna since college, but Yuna has never noticed. One night, Yuna brings home a tiny kitten, even though their apartment doesn’t allow pets! Rena decides it would be better to let Yuna find her own place. But when Yuna says she wants to stay with Rena forever, Rena’s feelings are forced to the surface. Can Rena make Yuna understand what being together forever really means?
~Created by Milk Morinaga~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
My Date is a Total Ike women
• Romance • Comedy • Love at First Sight • Doujinshi
A short and wholesome butch×butch comic about Ushio and Asahi, two young people who become infatuated with eachother on their blind date at an amusement park.
~Created by Natsuo Mutsumi~
Independently Published
My future starts today ~Miku Kyoko~
• School • Comedy • Slice of Life
Kyoko and Miku are childhood friends attending the same high school. One day, Miku confesses to Kyoko that she loves her. Miku tells Kyoko that she doesn't have to respond right away, but she wants her to decide whether or not to have a serious relationship with they graduate. Until then, Kyoko can do or say whatever she wants to Miku. The story of Kyoko and Miku, a thrilling love experiment between two girls, begins...!
~Created by Akihito Yoshitomi~
Read on Comikey
Licensed by MediBang(Global)
My Idol Sits the Next Desk Over!
• School • Comedy • Slice of Life
Chiro-chan is a world-class idol...at least, to Sakiko Manaka, your run-of-the-mill hard-core idol fan. So when Chiro—real name Chihiro—ends up sitting next to her in school, Sakiko's world is turned upside-down, and all her brain cells vanish. After all, how can she concentrate when her absolute fav is just inches away?! But she needs to be on her A-game, because she may not be the only one who is totally gaga for Chihiro...
~Created by Syu Yasaka~
Licensed by Kodansha Comics
My Next Life as a Villainess Side Story: Girls Patch
You know and love My Next Life as a Villainess, the story about Katarina Claes’s epic quest to avoid “doom flags” and survive her second life after being reincarnated as an otome game villainess. As full of hilarity, excitement, and chaotic bisexual energy as the original, this spin-off anthology showcases the female side of Katarina’s harem as they attempt to win the favor of the ever-oblivious villainess.
~Based on the Series by Satoru Yamaguchi~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Night and Day
• Shakaijin • Romance • Slice of Life • Already a Couple
When they’re on their sugar-sweet dates, Akari’s always dressed to the nines in the cutest, trendiest fashion… meanwhile, her dear Shiho always looks like she just rolled out of bed. Despite their differences, both of them are alike in exactly one thing – they want their girlfriend to be the happiest woman in the world!
~Created by Yuu Akegata~
Licensed by Manga Planet
Now Loading…!
• Shakaijin • Romance • Slice of Life • Multiple Couples
Love is a two-player game! Takagi just started her dream job at a gaming company! Not only that, but she’ll be working for her idol, the famous game designer Sakurazuki Kaori! When Takagi finally meets her hero, she’s in for a shock: Sakurazuki is harsh, blunt, and better at playing video games than dealing with people. As Takagi and Sakurazuki work together, the two women grow closer and even fall in love. Can they keep it professional, or will the whole workplace find out?
~Created by Mikanuji~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Otherside Picnic (Manga)
• Action • Sci-FI • Horror • Slow Burn
Her first encounter with Toriko Nishina was on the Otherside after seeing "that thing" and nearly dying. Ever since that day, exhausted university student Sorawo Kamikoshi's life changed. In this Otherworld, full of mystery, which exists alongside our own, dangerous beings of real ghost stories appear… and Sorawo cannot wait to go back. For research, for profit, and to find an important person, Toriko and Sorawo set foot into the abnormal. But as they explore this other world, will the most earth-shattering thing they discover on the Otherside be their feelings for each other? Eita Mizuno visualizes the horror and subtle romance of Iori Miyazawa’s beautiful series in this manga adaptation.
~Created by Iori Miyazawa, Illustrated by Eita Mizuno, Character Designs by Shirakaba~
Licensed by Square Enix Manga
Our Teachers Are Dating
• Shakaijin • Romance • Slice of Life • Comedy • Already a Couple
Hayama-sensei and Terano-sensei are two women who work at the same school…and just started going out. They’re a little shy about their budding relationship, but their coworkers–and even their students–are rooting for them as they bumble their way through love!
~Created by Pikachi Ohi~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Pages of Eternity
Slice of Life • Yuri Cohabitation • Already a Couple • Doujinshi
Hayama-sensei and Terano-sensei are two women who work at the same school…and just started going out. They’re a little shy about their budding relationship, but their coworkers–and even their students–are rooting for them as they bumble their way through love!
~Created by Ayu Inui~
Licensed by Yuri Hub
Qualia the Purple
• School • Sci-Fi • Action
Through Yukari’s uncanny purple eyes, all people look just like robots. Her talent is both a blessing and a curse–she’s an asset to the police, with her “skill” allowing her to evaluate humans at a glance, but her strange sight has cost her the friendship of her peers. Luckily, she does have one friend in her corner: Hatou “Gaku” Manabu, a girl at school who cares deeply for Yukari. But when Yukari is recruited to join a secret organization, the real trouble begins. Gaku is thrust into a realm of mystery, quantum experimentation, and alternate universes, with only her wits–and her love for Yukari–to guide her along the way.
~Created by Hisamitsu Ueo, Illustrated by Shirou Tsunashima~
Published by Seven Seas Entertainment
ROADQUEEN: Eternal Roadtrip to Love
• Comedy • Action • School • Romance
Leo’s the hottest senior at Princess Andromeda Academy, and her adoring fangirls have one goal: beat her in a road race and win the chance to date her! Unfortunately for them, the only thing Leo loves more than breaking hearts is her faithful motorcycle, Bethany. But when a mysterious girl named Vega takes Bethany away, Leo finds her heart may have been stolen, too.
This sharp and hilarious lesbian romcom is a bold new book for both yuri manga fans and readers hungry for English-original LGBT+ fun. As the industry leader in yuri manga, Seven Seas is proud to expand their line-up with the fantastic ROADQUEEN, and will release a new and complete edition of the book–with the first chapter printed entirely in color–into stores across North America and beyond.
~Created by Mira Ong Chua~
Published by Seven Seas Entertainment
Roll Over and Die: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword!
Flum Apricot was never meant to be a hero. A total weakling of a girl who has no idea what her power of "Reversal" even does, she somehow finds herself included in a party of heroes. But Flum’s life hits rock bottom when the party’s renowned sage decides she is dead weight, betrays her, and leaves her to suffer at the cruel hands of a slave trader. Tossed to monsters by the slaver, Flum thinks all hope is lost--until she gets her hand on a massive, cursed sword. Finally, after so many years, she understands the nature of her power. Both she and her new companion Milkit are about to experience a huge "Reversal" of their fate in this grimdark tale about one woman’s blood-soaked quest to reclaim her life! Sunao Minakata’s detailed illustrations make the depravity and gore more terrifying, the action more exciting, and the connection between Flum and Milkit feel somehow even more profound.
~Created by kiki, Illustrated by Sunao Minakata, Character Designs by kinta~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Room for Honeys
• Shakaijin • Doujinshi
Tsumugi, who works at a cafe, is attracted to one customer. This customer orders a bitter black coffee every day, who seems like an office worker. "It might not be so good for her health if she contains that much caffeine every day..." Tsumugi thought so one day and…
The prequel, Honey Latte Girl, is also available in English
~Created by Ayu Inui~
Licensed by Yuri Hub
Run Away With Me, Girl
• Drama • Slice of Life
A dramatic, funny, and painful romance manga between two women about how, sometimes, you need to run away in order to find where you truly belong. Perfect for fans of coming-out yuri like How Do We Relationship? and masters of adult drama like Akiko Higashimura (Princess Jellyfish) and Takako Shimura (Even Though We’re Adults).
~Created by Battan~
Licensed by Kodansha Comics
Saturday
• Anthology • Slice of Life • Comedy • Doujinshi • Multiple Couples
“For some reason, everyone I know is a lesbian.” Meet the eight girls from the Musekinin (Irresponsible) Company Saturday! This doujinshi series captures the love, among other emotions, that rampage through these working women’s lives. Their tangled webs of relationships make even the most mundane task into a crazy competitive and instantly sensual affair.
~Created by Ruri Kizuki~
Licensed by Lilyka Manga
School Zone Girls
• School • Slice of Life • Comedy • Friends to Lovers
Quicky, striking, and downright hilarious. Rei and Kei have been friends for years, and they’ve mastered the art of making trouble when life’s a bore. High school might be a drag, but these girls know just how to inject a little chaos and comedy into their sloppy school life—all while inching closer to admitting just how deep their feelings for each other go!
~Created by Ningiyau~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Secret of the Princess
• School • Drama • Romance
Fujiwara is the school’s most admired student and captain of the volleyball team, but her reputation is at risk when she accidentally breaks the principal’s most prized possession, a priceless vase. Fellow student Miu witnesses the accident, and Fujiwara begs her not to tell. In exchange, she’ll do whatever Miu wants. It turns out that what Miu wants is to date Fujimaru! Although this wasn’t an arrangement that either girl expected, the two soon discover that breaking the vase may have been destiny’s way of bringing them together.
~Created by Ningiyau~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Senpai no Kohai
• Drama • Romance • Doujin • Senpai/Kouhai
Based on her own experiences as a lesbian, Alt Hanakage reimagines an encounter she had with a former crush through the eyes of Sayuri Terazono, who one day, on her way to work, suddenly spots an all too familiar back in the crowd of people before her. Though many years had passed since she last saw Lisa, there’s no way Sayuri would be able to forget her precious Kohai. After all, Lisa wasn’t just any Kohai for Sayuri, she was special.
~Created by Alt Hanakage~
Licensed by Lilyka Manga
Sex Ed 120%
• School • Comedy • Slice of Life • Already a Couple
Naoko Tsuji, an unorthodox health teacher at an all-girls school, doubts whether the sex-ed status quo truly teaches young people everything they need to know—so she ramps it up to 120%! Luckily for Tsuji, her class proves to be an almost unflappable group, including a BL fan, a lesbian, and a girl who just really likes her cat! With topics like safe sex for same-gender couples, masturbation positivity, and why sugar gliders have three vaginas, this sex education comedy is more than just dirty jokes. It’s time for class!
~Created by Hotomura, Illustrated by Kikki Tataki~
Licensed by Yen Press
She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat
• Slice of Life • Asexual • Shakaijin
Cooking is how Nomoto de-stresses, but one day, she finds herself making way more than she can eat by herself. And so, she invites her neighbor Kasuga, who also lives alone. What will come out of this impromptu dinner invitation...?
~Created by Sakaomi Yuzak~
Licensed by Yen Press
SHWD (Manga)
• Action • Sci-Fi • Supernatural
Special Hazardous Waste Disposal (or SHWD) has a mission to destroy mysterious biological weapons left behind after the last war. Though SHWD mostly hires men, their newest recruit, Koga, a buff female operative, is assigned to Sawada, the only other woman in the Tokyo branch. Before long, Koga finds herself falling for Sawada, whose powerful psyche compliments Koga’s big muscles. Together, the unlikely duo must confront monsters beyond their wildest nightmares. Office romance meets buddy cops meets yuri horror!
~Created by sono.N~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
SHWD (Doujinshi)
• Action • Sci-Fi • Supernatural • Doujinshi
Koga is a new employee at SHWD, a company that "disposes" of Dynamis, or anti-human weapons developed in the last war. In a male dominant environment, she is happy to have a fellow female, Sawada, as her training supervisor. Opposite of her masculine appearance, Koga is very feminine at heart, and is just like any other young woman when it comes to romance. This pulse-pounding sci-fi series should hold you over until its serialized edition debuts in English later this year.
~Created by sono.N~
Licensed by Lilyka Manga
Sirius: Twin Stars
• Drama • Romance
Dani's bright future as an elite tennis player comes to a sudden stop when, during a match, she has a heart attack. Her newly discovered condition affects not only her health, but also her relationship with her mother, as well as her career.
Wanting to get away from everything, she leaves behind the big city — and all her problems — and goes with her cousin to a little coastal village. There she meets Blanca, a girl full of life and in love with astronomy. Blanca reminds Dani that life can be beautiful, and that she can shine again like stars do.
~Created by Ana C. Sánchez~
Licensed by Tokyopop
Still Sick
• Shakaijin • Drama • Romance • Friends to Lovers
Makoto Shimizu is just an ordinary office worker, blending in seamlessly with her colleagues on the job... that is, until her coworker Akane Maekawa discovers her well-hidden secret: in her spare time, she draws and sells Yuri doujinshi! When her churlish coworker Shimizu discovers her secret, her interest in Shimizu and her art blossoms. Shimizu now has a new ally to rant and rave about her favorite idols and ships to, but her new friend is hiding secrets of her won.
~Created by Akashi~
Licensed by Tokyopop
Strawberry Fields Once Again
• Comedy • Romance • Slice of Life • Fated Lovers
"I'll never have a 3D romance!" High schooler Akira loves otome games and refuses to have a 3D romance, so she's caught off-guard when the new transfer student suddenly declares that she is Akira's future lover! It's the start of the bittersweet story of two girls who are more than friends but less than lovers.
~Created by Kazura Kinosaki~
Licensed by Yen Press
The Summer You Were There
• School • Tragedy • Romance • Slice of Life • Drama
Shizuku is a shy high schooler who hardly talks to other people. Instead, she loses herself in writing, crafting a novel that she never intends to show anyone. But when her cute, popular classmate Kaori gets her hands on Shizuku’s manuscript, everything changes. Kaori suggests that, in order to give Shizuku material for her next book, the two of them should start dating! Can this mismatched pair create their own happily ever after?
~Created by Yuama~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Sunday. 1:00PM
• Romance • Shakaijin • Doujinshi
Maki is shy and is not good talking with Hoshino who works at the dentists' front desk who is unfriendly, even though she can talk a lot in her mind, but cannot speak out loud. One day, Maki had a chance talking to Hoshino, and she started to like her little by little. When her cavity treatment is done, she won't see Hoshino anymore. Where will Maki's romance be landing on...?
When the villainess Honey Trap defeats the superheroine Rapid Rabbit, she sees her nemesis’ face for the first time…and falls head over heels in love! Refusing to kill Rapid Rabbit, Honey Trap is cast out of Antinoid, an evil organization with plans of world domination. Luckily, a kind soul takes her in: Rapid Rabbit herself! Now Honey Trap and Rapid Rabbit have teamed up to take on Antinoid. Can Honey Trap defeat her old colleagues and seduce the heroine at the same time?
~Created by sometime~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Sweet Blue Flowers
• School • Romance • Drama • Friends to Lovers
Fumi Manjoume enters Kamakura's accelerated high school - Matsuoka All-Girls High School. While waiting at the Kamakura station on the day of her entrance ceremony, she runs into an old childhood friend whom she had not seen in 10 years: Akira Okudaira. As their friendship is rekindled and they start falling back into the rhythm of friends again, it starts a delicate love story...
~Created by Takako Shimura~
Licensed by Viz Media
Tadokoro-san (Doujinshi)
• School • Romance • Comedy • Doujinshi
Shy and introverted, Tadokoro passes her free time in class drawing instead of hanging out with her classmates. But even when her classmates approach her, it’s only to make fun of her drawings and appearance. In stark contrast, Nikaido is well-liked among her peers as she has both beauty and smarts. And while everyone makes fun of Tadokoro, Nikaido on the other hand, is totally infatuated with her. Just one look at one of Tadokoro’s drawings and Nikaido fell in love with the art and eventually, the artist herself. When Tadokoro offers to draw Nikaido a portrait, Nikaido becomes ecstatic as this may be her chance to get closer with the girl she has been obsessing over.
~Created by TATSUBON~
Licensed by Lilyka Manga
A Tender Romance Treat With Care
• Romance • Doujinshi
Fujishiro is an ace employee who works for a marriage agency. One weird client showed up in front of her. The client says she doesn’t have any preferences for a partner but…
~Created by Ayu Inui~
Licensed by Yuri Hub
Tokyo Love ~ Rica'tte Kanji!?
• Romance • Slice of Life • Friends to Lovers
A real queer story by a queer author, ahead of its time. Frustrated by the portrayal of gay and lesbian people in early Yuri works, which were mostly tragedies, pop artist Rica Takashima created this happy and realistic series about the adventures of college student Rica. It portrayed her experiences with LGBTQ life in Japan and her deepening feelings for her friend, Miho. First released in English by Yuricon’s now-defunct publishing arm, ALC publishing, in 2003 Rica’tte Kanji is among the earliest Yuri works ever released in English.
~Created by Rica Takashima~
Published by ALC Publishing
The Two of Them Are Pretty Much Like This
• Romance • Slice of Life • Already a Couple • Yuri Cohabitation
From the creator of Yuri classic Whispered Words, this slice-of-life manga about the lives and romance of two women in the creative industry is the perfect relaxing read. Thirty-two-year-old scriptwriter Sakuma Ellie and twenty-two-year-old rookie voice actress Inuzuka Wako are roommates with a strictly professional relationship. Or at least, that’s what they tell everyone. In fact, they’ve been living as a couple in Ellie’s apartment for the past year, spending delightful, tranquil days together.
~Created by Takashi Ikeda~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Vampeerz
• Drama • Comedy • Romance • Supernatural
Ichika's life has taken a sudden turn. Her grandmother has passed away, so as family and friends come from far and wide to pay their respects, she finds herself in the spotlight as many of these old faces have taken an interest in her youth. As a fourteen-year-old Ichika could be dating. She could be participating in extra-curricular activities. She could be looking to her future. ...But she hasn't done any of that. All of that will change, when a young guest who she does not recognize visits her home. Aria seems to know quite a bit about her family and property, and while she may be there to say goodbye, she may have found her way into Ichika's heart.
~Created by akili~
Licensed by Denpa Books
Whenever Our Eyes Meet…
• Anthology • Shakaijin • Romance
A Yuri anthology all about office romances! For those who devote themselves to their careers, love sometimes has to take a back seat. Yet, it can strike when you least expect it, whether it's with a coworker or a kindred soul at the bar after hours. What will tomorrow bring? Whether it's romance, loss, regret, or just another day at the office, these are the stories of women who find love as they follow their dreams.
Licensed by Yen Press
Whispered Words
• School • Comedy • Romance • Friends to Lovers
The beloved Yuri story of two high school girls, Sumika and Ushio. One is in love with the other, but unable to confess. Both of them prefer girls, but Ushio likes cute and petite types while Sumika prefers the athletic outgoing girls. Their love lives might be a bit of a mess, but hopefully the whispered words of unprocessed love between them will ring out loudly before the end!
~Created by Takashi Ikeda~
Licensed by One Peace Books
The Whole of Humanity Has Gone Yuri Except for Me
• Comedy • Romance • Supernatural
Marika Uruuno is just a normal girl in a normal world. She’ll fall in love normally, get married normally, and have a normal family— or that was the plan anyway. But when she suddenly wakes up in a version of reality filled only with women, she finds herself questioning what exactly “normal” means and why it’s so important to her. And as Mariko discovers something even more precious, she’s faced with a choice—will she find a way back to her previous life…or will she stay in this strange new world?
~Created by Hiroki Haruse~
Licensed by Yen Press
A Witch's Love at the End of the World
• School • Romance • Drama • Supernatural
In a world where sorcery rules from the shadows, young women adept in magical arts train at a mysterious academy. These budding witches diligently study, driven by generations of resentment after witch hunts decimated their kind long ago. Star student Alice has always strived to live up to the great expectations placed upon her, but her world is turned upside down when Mari, an inept recruit, enters the school...and her heart!
~Created by Kujira~
Licensed by Yen Press
Working Women Yuri Manga Compilation
• Shakaijin • Romance • Doujinshi
Two women working at the same company fall for each other through a series of short comics. Somehow, what starts off as a one-sided crush becomes a dream come true…
~Created by Yuriemon~
Licensed by Irodori Comics
Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games
• School • Comedy • Slice of Life • Weak Yuri
Kuromi Girls’ Academy is a refined, elegant school that expects the very best in deportment from its young ladies. Aya got into this peerless rich-girls’ institution on a scholarship, and hopes to grow as lovely as her fellow student and idol, the so-called “Shirayuri-sama.” But Shirayuri hides a terrible secret: she’s a trash-talking, combo-chaining, newbie-stomping, ruthless hardcore gamer! Could a mutual indulgence in no-holds-barred video game combat grow into a deeper rapport between these two girls?
~Created by Eri Ejima~
Licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment
Yuri Is My Job!
• Comedy • Drama • Enemies to Lovers • Friends to Lovers
Hime is a picture-perfect high school princess—she’s admired by all and never trips up! So when she accidentally injures a café manager named Mai, she’s willing to cover some shifts to keep her facade intact. To Hime’s surprise, the café is themed after a private school where the all-female staff always puts on their best act for their loyal customers. However, under the guidance of the most graceful girl there, Hime can’t help but blush and blunder! Beneath all the frills and laughter, Hime feels tension brewing as she finds out more about her new job and her budding feelings … This popular manga series with an upcoming anime adaptation parodies classic Yuri tropes in inventive and mirthful ways while tellings its own dramatic love story.
~Created by Miman~
Licensed by Kodansha Comics
Yuri Life
• Anthology • Slice of Life • Already a Couple • Yuri Cohabitation
Cohabitating can make or break any relationship, but with a little luck, a lot of love, and a healthy dose of patience, living together can bring out the best in a couple! There's a lot to navigate-clashing personalities, age gaps, business trips, conflicting feelings, jealousy, sex, and even the supernatural-but these women in love find a way to make it work! Kurukuruhime tells ten stories about the (occasionally) blissful lives of nine different households shared by two women. With some sweet and some salty, there is a “ship” for everyone under this roof!
I was talking on discord about some good yuri for beginners, and figured I'd repost here.
I get way more detailed some of these recommendations in this post, and there's great recs from another person too! Check it out!
I'm doing this accounting to various tones and tastes, so what works as a beginner yuri for one person might not for another, just read the info to figure out what your jam is.
I'll put a star by the ones about adults (which is the majority of them) since I've found that's always something people want.
Goodbye my Rose Garden (Victorian yuri w/ beautiful art, just beautiful all around)*
How Do We Relationship? (messy adult relationships and lots of actually realistic intimacy)*
She Loves to Cook and She Loves to Eat- (A woman loves to cook but doesn’t have a huge appetite, only to find the woman next door to her does! She cooks for her and they really start to bond over food and the trials of being working adults. Yes, this is the one where the woman googles lesbian. It's really good)*
Bloom into You- a common go-to yuri for beginners for a reason, about a girl who believes she can't fall in love meeting a girl who wants to date her specifically BECAUSE she can't fall in love. Find out more about it and hear my thoughts here. It has a gorgeous anime that doesn't cover the complete story.
Doughnuts Under the Crescent Moon (sweet office lady romance, ace rep) *
Catch These Hands! (These two women were delinquents and rivals in high school, they meet up again, one reveals she was always into the other, she challenges her to a fight on the condition that if the other woman loses she'll date her. Lots of slapsticky fun and great for any lover of girl delinquents)*
Run away with me, Girl (there's some abuse shown in this one, but it's a story about healing, the premise is these girls dated in high school, but one of the pressured herself "normal" and marry a man, that man turns out to be abusive, so when the former lovers reunite, they decide to run away together. It's got beautiful art and a well done story)*
The Moon on a Rainy Night (absolutely spectacular, explores the relationship between a hard of hearing girl and her closeted classmate, the characters are complex and the writing is so good!)
Kase-san And...- Starting with Kase-san and the Morning Glories, this is a very fluffy and sweet high school romance. It also has a short movie. (as the manga goes on they become college students, too)
The Two of Them Are Pretty Much Like This (slice of life about a voice actress and anime screenwriter who live together as a couple. Unfortunately the ending is a bit abrupt (and likely premature) but I love their relationship)*
My fave Otherside Picnic is great for scifi and (mild) horror lovers. It's Scifi creepypasta adventure yuri. It's a slow burn but does truly spectacularly deliver on the gay. Has an anime, it's not great, you should start with the novels. Wrote an article here. https://www.animefeminist.com/how-otherside-picnic-masterfully-uses-horror-to-explore-abuse-and-show-healing-queer-love/ *(v young adults, college students)
The Guy She was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All: (A web manga about a girl who works at a record shop. Her classmate , Aya, wanders in but doesn't recognize her because she has her hair hidden with a hat and is wearing a face mask, and Aya assumes she's a guy. They bond over music and slowly start to get closer...and Aya's finds her heart is fluttering not only over this mysterious boy, but her female classmate that seems a lot like him...) It's going to get a physical release soon.
I Married my Best Friend to Shut My Parents Up (girl and her friend get married simply so her parents will stop bugging her about being single. You can probably guess where it goes from there) *
I Married my Female Friend (similar premise, except no parents involved, it's a platonic marriage they both agreed to with the promise they'll divorce if one of them falls in love. But one woman has decidedly not platonic feeling for the other that she's hiding from her, so It will likely turn romantic, it hasn't all come out here yet so I haven't finished it)*
Monthly in the Garden with my Landlord* (it didn't really hit with me but I might give it a shot again, it's solid despite the terrible title, a woman moves into a house and finds she'll be cohabitating with an idol) (Some more titles I haven't fully read that could appeal: After Hours*, Still Sick*, Cheerful Amnesia*)
My Cute Little Kitten (two roommates adopt a cat...and maybe fall in love?)*
I think all of those work as solid intro- though it does depend on what flavor you're looking for!
This article also covers some of these recs and some manga I didn't mention due to not having completely read it. so check it out: The Beginners Guide to Yuri Manga.
Here's some titles to try when you're a little more familiar with yuri (or you can try them now! I'm not your boss!)
SHWD (action yuri that's taking forever to come out over here physically, featuring extremely muscular women fighting monsters. I think it was forced to end prematurely too)*
Kiss and White Lily for my Dearest Girl: (I'm only three volumes in, but it's really enjoyable. The main storyline is about two academic rivals, where one is determined to rank first in class, and the other is an effortless genius who becomes intrigued at the possibility of someone beating her. Honestly they have the kind of messy combative sexual tension I wish we'd see more often in yuri because it's so good. The story follows other couples too. However, big warning for some nonconsensual kisses in the first volume at least).
Sweet Blue Flowers/Aoi Hana- (This one is a little bit dated, and boy is the ending weirdly paced, but a lot still holds up imo. A painful and sweet coming of age tale, it also has an anime that's good but ends too soon.
One teenage characters backstory involves incestuous (older cousin) the perpetrator of which pulls the "oh no did I turn you gay? thing" but it's definitely framed as a bad thing. )
Yuri is My Job- a story about messy lesbians in a yuri-themed cafe, and how their real relationships differ from the personas they put on. Read more about it here. Big warning for sexual assault of a minor (by an adult villain) in volume 12. Has an anime covering early material.
It lets people access scientific articles for free. This is dangerous. It helps the free flow of knowledge and reduces the competitive edge of all the people who worked really hard to have been born into a wealth.
Like, it’s literally a website where you can type in the DOI of an article and read it, without ever having to pay the publisher who exploited the author.
So, again, do not, under any circumstance, use Sci-Hub. I mean, can you imagine a world where knowledge is free and easily accessible to everyone? Even, y'know, poor people?
Libgen also has many books online, including textbooks, searchable by name, author, and ISBN. Can you imagine textbook companies not getting their hard-earned income from poor college students? Here is the link just so you make sure that you never accidentally stumble across this horrible, unethical website.
Oh, and while we’re talking about books, if you’ve managed to stay clear from Libgen, definitely don’t go to zlibrary, where you can also find a lot of textbooks, but unfortunately they’re completely free.
fewer posts about “why do straight women date men who hate them” and more posts about “why do so many men hate women that it’s genuinely difficult for straight women to find romantic & sexual intimacy with a man who doesn’t hate them”
fewer posts about “why do straight women date men who hate them” and more posts about “why do so many men hate women that it’s genuinely difficult for straight women to find romantic & sexual intimacy with a man who doesn’t hate them”
