June has arrived and with it Pride Month or LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
It's a time when LGBT people celebrate gender and sexual diversity. That's why I decided to compile a list of the most influential couples in the anime .
Mafuyu Sato and Ritsuka Uenoyama (Given)
Among the many different genres and styles of anime, one that stands out the most is Yaoi , or BL . However, even though it's a genre more common among girls, Given managed to capture everyone's attention not only for its captivating theme music, 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 sports to hear about LGBT . Despite this, Yuri on Ice committed to addressing the issue and featured not just one character, but also a leading couple. In this sense, the couple demonstrated on several occasions the challenges of being an athlete, as well as 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 . During the 1990s, the couple managed to show the world a lesbian relationship and break barriers through animation at a time when LGBT were still being won.
Touya and Yukito (Sakura Card Captors)
Another couple that can't be left out when it comes to LGBT in anime. Firstly, the romance between Touya and Yukito in Cardcaptor Sakura is unfortunately glossed over due to the censorship suffered during the adaptation from Eastern to Western. However, this hasn't stopped 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 throughout the otaku community is Ymir and Chista from Attack on Titan . Above all, Ymir caught everyone's attention for her affectionate and caring way with 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 remarkable 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 with LGBTQIA+ couples?
