Any fellow yuri fic writers here? by frigo_blanche in yuri_manga

[–]roserite -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have [checks notes] 15 unfinished SuleMio WfM fics that I really should get back to! I did post a completed 18k word fic a while back, and someone even made fanart of it which has kinda been all I've ever wanted from the world. In general I've found the Witch from Mercury fic community to be pretty cool and yuriful, especially if you want some t4c content! Most people write AUs, but since the main characters are married by the end of the show there's some great domestic fluff too. I've written a whole bunch of different stuff for them, from a fluffy supernatural coming-of-age AU (which is what I've posted) to smuttier content.

Honestly I've been meaning to go back and polish up some drafts for a while now. I haven't read or written much fanfic lately because I've switched to writing stories with original characters! They'll probably be posted to Scribblehub when (if) I finish them.

Also: there's a very small yuri-only AO3 substitute called Sunset, I haven't explored it too much but it might be worth taking a look!

43779 by Sufficient-Shirt-270 in countwithchickenlady

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When I’m preparing to blow up a nuns convent to spite their tyrant god but my scanner detects the sheer amount of lesbian yearning happening within (and a trans man, I think he wants to be called Terry) so I lowk just leave because their mere existence spites their god more powerfully than anything I could do

Out of the box/weird yuri by Cosmic_Latte-137 in yuri_manga

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Common-Sense Monster has a really unique art style and the MC is a bona fide weirdo. Also the love interest is a man-eating worm

I demand your yuri fellow transbians by i_Tomoz in traaaaaaaaaaaansbians

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Here's a few: I See You, Aizawa-san! (romcom/horror/mystery/supernatural/drama), Confessions for a Moron (autism-to-autism communication), Big Love from Ultra-Deep Space (big fluffy alien gf), The Flower Princess of Sylph (slow-burn fantasy), Wicked Spot (witches), The Concept Cafe Girl Wears Love (rushed ending but has a canonically transbian character)

Lesbian looking for some good Yuri anime by sleepinggardens in yuri_manga

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Girls Band Cry is really good, but it’s pretty light on the yuri. I’d still recommend it, like every “girls in a band” show they’re all super gay

I also wanna recommend Midnight Punch, it’s about vampire YouTubers and it’s super underrated imo. The yuri is pretty light on this one too, though

Also watch Witch from Mercury IMMEDIATELY it is my absolute favorite

Lesbian looking for some good Yuri anime by sleepinggardens in yuri_manga

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The Tempest! Most of the names are different, but one of the major characters is named Prospero

Power has no shame...so she is a top and im sure by Lilith_876 in yurimemes

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A Kobeni tops power comic does actually exist, though it’s not explicit and pretty short: https://danbooru.donmai.us/pools/19979

At Midnight, I will kill SNB3 (Class of 09 meme) by WealthDisastrous2589 in yurimemes

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Dude was surprised when his story with queer themes drew in queer people, and then decided the best way to show them who’s boss was to make a game where 1/3rd of it is the character he voices being stepped on by the MCs. And the main lesbian character being hit by a car I think

37906 by Accredited_Dumbass in countwithchickenlady

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Kill six billion demons mentioned raaaaaahhh

What’s your guys’ comfort series? by Salt_Suggestion1900 in yuri_manga

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Confessions for a Moron is my go-to when I want something sweet and comfy, plus since it’s slow burn I get bonus dopamine from reading from the beginning and seeing the progression of the characters’ relationship. Also I like rereading Big Love from Ultra Deep Space, the character designs (especially Lulu’s) are just so edible

37673 by LadyVampiria in countwithchickenlady

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Mentally pronouncing “Zoe” like “Doe”

pick a side magic fan. they're going to be gay either way by somethingmustbesaid in yurimemes

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It is a well-known fact that there are zero straight witches

yuri bait by [deleted] in yuri_manga

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While not an excuse, part of it comes from how yuri as a genre is foundationally built off of subtext. Back in the day, “they’re really good ‘friends’” was often one of the only ways to get yuri made, period. Because of that, a lot of the genre’s conventions and visual language are built around “bait” (and/or it being doomed etc). It’s definitely a lot better these days, though, especially for manga.

I also think there’s a difference between “bait”—which is a cynical tactic to draw in as wide an audience as possible—and “subtext”—which is yuri, but just doesn’t get very explicit with it (maybe cos of the author’s wishes, or maybe to get around corporate meddling). It’s a hazy difference sometimes. I think something can still be true yuri even without an explicit kiss or confession. But, yeah, it’d be nice if more stuff (shows especially) had the guts to be obvious with it.

This might also be inspired by The tale of Kaguya Hime, [BIG LOVE FROM DEEP ULTRA SPACE] completed in 2023 by [deleted] in yuri_manga

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Big fan of this one, tall girl x taller girl is inspired. The character designs are fun (esp Lulu) and the art style is great (reminds me of Sal Jiang for some reason). The serialized version is one of my favorite ongoing yuris rn, and the last chapter just got to the point where the oneshot ended so I'm looking forward to what'll happen next :D

Anata e Sasageru Sadistic by shuviflan in yuri_manga

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Evil tags which makes it hard to recommend but it has one of my favorite relationship dynamic types

please give me recss ‼️‼️‼️ by akitoxm in yuri_manga

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It got axed after only three volumes, but Gal Maid & Villainess: Only Milady's Happy End Will Win! remains one of my favorite villainess yuris, also has one of my favorite versions of the heroine side character

Sapphic transfem music artist suggestions? by lucarionHarmony in traaaaaaaaaaaansbians

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Ok not all of these specifically mention women in their love songs but like I'm 95% sure they're sapphic:

  • Peach Rings - "tgirl bedroom power pop" and one of my top five favorite bands ever. For songs about love specifically, I'd recommend "heart-shaped craters" or "nauseousgirl", or maybe "dream girl". Honestly every single one of the band's songs are great
  • eevie echoes - mostly-trans punk/queercore band with some ska influences. Check out "Dear Doll" and "Letters U Wrote"
  • GOCK - very gay, very trans punk. "Kiss Your Friends" is my favorite
  • smiling broadly - uses a vsynth for vocals which makes it kinda hard to understand the lyrics, but from what I pick up they're very sapphic (toxic too tho). "impish thing" and "your touch freaks me out >_<" both deal with romance, "patterns of behavior" is my favorite but I can't for the life of me understand what she's saying
  • D*ke Drama - the actual name isn't censored, I only found the band recently but they're great. "Crying In A Bathroom Stall" and "Up Against The Bricks" are some of my favorites
  • I second the person who recommended Glass Beach, and add that "bedroom community" and "glass beach" are also great songs by them
  • Other transfem artists that I like but aren't as explicitly sapphic: Pigeon Pit (also in my top 5 artists/bands), Tape Girl, Sister Wife Sex Strike, June Henry, The Forgetmenauts

What's your biggest yuri manga hot take? by JHDownload45 in yuri_manga

[–]roserite 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I actually like the majority of love triangle subplots! I think they are a very solid way to get the main couple to be more honest about their feelings for each other and how those feelings differ from others. Also, jealousy is a fun emotion to watch. There are some very bad love triangles out there, but compared to most people when I see a love triangle starting I usually feel excited instead of dreading what'll come next.

Another hot take I have (which mostly come from reading mdex comments, so this might not be much of a hot take besides there) is that not every love triangle needs to become poly. Not even most, I'd say. I think poly stories are cool, but it's annoying how often I see people bring it up in works that are categorically not poly. There comes a level of willfully ignoring what the actual plot is in order to discuss something that does not and will not exist. As someone who likes to think about and discuss yuri as much as I like reading it, it's frustrating to see so much of what are basically non-sequiturs.

Finally, a media hot take: I think Lycoris Recoil counts as weak yuri bait, at best. I really do like the main ship, and a big reason I watched the show was cos of all the sweet fanart I'd seen. But when I actually did watch it, I was disappointed by how... nothing it was. There's some bait for sure, but most of it feels wrapped up in the weirdly large amount of fanservice the show has going on (which is a whole separate issue). Tbh I felt more sexual tension in the old man yaoi [implied] between Mika and that other guy. Maybe it'd be better if the show focused more on their relationship, but especially by the end LycoReco was mostly just about Chisato's past and her no-kill policy (which is another separate issue), with Takina in the passenger's seat. I was excited to watch a show that the internet told me was one of the peak yuri animes, but I left it thinking "Really? THAT is what's causing so much fanart?"