June has arrived, and with it, Pride Month , or LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
This is a time when LGBT people celebrate gender and sexual diversity. And for that reason, I decided to make a list of the most influential couples in the world of anime .
Mafuyu Sato and Ritsuka Uenoyama (Given)
Among the many different anime genres and styles, one that stands out the most is Yaoi or BL . However, even though it's a style more common among girls, Given managed to capture everyone's attention not only for its captivating musical theme, but also for its breathtaking story and a wonderful couple formed by Mafuyu Sato and Ritsuka Uenoyama .
Yuri and Victor (Yuri on Ice)
It's not very common in the sports world to hear about LGBT . Despite this, Yuri on Ice took on the task of addressing the topic, presenting not just one character, but a protagonist couple. In this sense, the couple demonstrated, on several occasions, the challenges faced by athletes, in addition to the challenges of being LGBT .
Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune (Sailor Moon)
It's impossible to talk about LGBT in anime without mentioning Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune . This couple, during the 90s, managed to show the world a lesbian relationship and break down barriers through animation at a time when LGBT rights were still being fought for.
Touya and Yukito (Sakura Card Captors)
Another couple that can't be left out when discussing LGBT in anime. First, the romance between Touya and Yukito in Sakura Card Captors , unfortunately masked due to censorship during the adaptation from East to West. However, this didn't stop them from experiencing many beautiful moments together and bringing joy to the LGBT .
Ymir and Christa (Attack on Titan)
A recent but extremely beloved couple in the entire otaku community is Ymir and Chista from Attack on Titan . First of all, Ymir caught everyone's attention for her caring and thoughtful way of treating Chista from the beginning, and throughout the story their relationship only grows in an original and respectful way.
Eiji Okumura and Ash Lynx (Banana Fish)
The couple that made many people cry. Eiji and Ash were a landmark couple in the history of Yaoi or BL , for realistically representing the challenges of a gay romance, especially in a mafia environment, and managing to deliver heartbreaking moments.
Finally, which anime did you identify LGBTQIA+ couples in?
