Best Yuri Anime 2026: Every GL Anime This Year by Season

2026 is the biggest year for yuri anime yet. With confirmed girls' love titles spanning all four seasons, from original IPs to long-awaited sequels, the GL genre is seeing unprecedented mainstream attention. This guide covers every yuri anime airing or premiering in 2026, organized by season.

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Bloom Into You

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Netsuzou Trap -NTR-

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This page covers 2026 new releases only and is updated as new anime are announced. Last updated: June 1, 2026.

2026 Yuri Anime Overview

2026 delivers yuri anime across every genre: musical film (Cosmic Princess Kaguya), dark fantasy (Roll Over and Die, Kimi ga Shinu made), campus comedy (Kamiina Botan), literary drama (Awajima Hyakkei), and magical girl legacy (Madoka Magica). The year also sees sequels and adaptations of viral manga that fans have waited years for.

June 2026 status check: Winter and Spring are no longer speculative, so this guide now separates already-aired titles from upcoming titles. Roll Over and Die has its January TV run behind it, Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk premiered in April, Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai is the July GL anime to watch, and Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising is currently dated for August 28 in Japanese theaters.

Below is every confirmed yuri and GL anime for 2026, organized by broadcast season. Many of these shows are adapted from manga, if you want to read the source material or discover GL series that haven't been animated yet, our best lesbian manga guide and our guide to reading yuri manga online are great starting points.

Winter 2026 Yuri Anime (Jan, Mar)

Winter 2026 delivered several strong yuri entries, headlined by a Netflix musical film and a dark fantasy adaptation.

• Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Uchuu no Kaguya-hime!): Studio Colorido. Netflix. A musical yuri film loosely inspired by The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, reimagined as a space-set love story between two girls. The highest-visibility streaming film pick of the Winter yuri slate and a strong recommendation for readers who want romance without waiting on weekly episodes.
• Roll Over and Die (Omae Gotoki ga Maou ni Kateru to Omou na): A.C.G.T. Crunchyroll. Premiered in January 2026. Based on the light novel, this dark fantasy follows Flum Apricot, a powerless hero party member who is betrayed and sold into slavery, only to gain the power of reversal magic. The yuri relationship between Flum and Milkit is central to the story. Graphic action scenes and themes of trauma alongside tender GL romance.
• Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? (Android ni Shojo wo Ubawaretara Sore wa Keiken ni Hairu no ka?): 8 short episodes. An R-rated yuri comedy about a woman's unexpected relationship with a female android. Raunchy humor with surprisingly genuine emotional beats.
• Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wake Nai jan ~Next Shine~ (WataKoi S2): Sequel, 5 episodes. Continues the story from the first season, following characters navigating their feelings after the events of the original.
• Champignon no Majo (The Witch of Champignon): Crunchyroll. A yuri-adjacent witch story with fantasy world-building and warm character dynamics. While not exclusively focused on romance, the central relationship between the two female leads carries strong GL energy.

Spring 2026 Yuri Anime (Apr, Jun)

Spring 2026 moved from preview status to aired status, led by an April campus-yuri premiere and a literary drama pick for readers who follow yuri manga authors as closely as studios.

• Kamiina Botan (Kami-ina Botan to Kiniro no Shatei Kyori): Aniplex. Premiered in April 2026. A campus yuri comedy based on the manga by Hey. Two girls navigate university life, drinks, and growing feelings in a story praised for its natural, lighthearted depiction of GL romance. One of the clearest Spring search-demand matches for readers asking for current yuri anime.
• Awajima Hyakkei: Madhouse. Premieres April 9. A new original anime by Takako Shimura, creator of Sweet Blue Flowers (Aoi Hana) and Wandering Son (Hourou Musuko). Shimura is one of the most respected names in yuri manga, and any new work from her draws significant attention. The series promises the subtle, emotionally rich character work Shimura is known for.

Summer 2026 Yuri Anime (Jul, Sep)

Summer 2026 features the year's most anticipated new yuri IP alongside a long-awaited magical girl sequel.

• Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai (I Want to Love You Until You Die): July 2026 debut. A dark fantasy military yuri based on Aono Nachi's manga, officially titled I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day in English. Children are trained as weapons in a world shaped by war, and the central bond gives the story its GL emotional weight. This is the most important Summer search-intent title for readers asking what new yuri anime is still ahead in 2026.
• Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising: SHAFT. August 28, 2026. The long-awaited sequel film to the 2013 Rebellion movie and the original 2011 series. While Madoka Magica is not strictly yuri, the central relationship between Madoka and Homura is one of the most iconic GL dynamics in anime history. The film's announcement generated more online discussion than any other anime in 2026.

Fall 2026 Yuri Anime (Oct, Dec)

Fall 2026 announcements are still rolling in. This section will be updated as titles are confirmed for the October, December broadcast window.

Check back for updates as anime studios reveal their Fall 2026 lineups.

Most Anticipated Yuri Anime of 2026 (Date TBA)

Several confirmed yuri anime have 2026 release windows but no specific season announced yet.

• Tai-Ari deshita. ~Ojou-sama wa Gamer deshita~ (GGWP): A gaming yuri comedy about competitive esports players, delayed from 2025. Based on the manga about a sheltered rich girl who discovers competitive gaming and develops feelings for her rival. The delay has only increased anticipation.
• Amayo no Tsuki: A yuri romance notable for featuring a deaf protagonist, offering rare disability representation in the GL genre. The manga has been praised for its sensitive handling of communication and connection.
• Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta (The Person I'm Interested In Isn't a Guy): Adaptation of the viral 'green yuri' manga that exploded on social media. A woman realizes the cool 'guy' she's been attracted to at work is actually a woman. The manga's massive online following virtually guarantees a strong audience for the anime.
• Gushing Over Magical Girls Season 2 (Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete S2): Season 2 in production. The first season became a breakout hit for its explicit yuri content and playful subversion of the magical girl genre. Season 2 is expected to continue pushing boundaries.

Where to Watch Yuri Anime in 2026

Here is where to find 2026 yuri anime on legal streaming platforms.

• Crunchyroll: The largest selection of seasonal yuri anime. Roll Over and Die, Champignon no Majo, and most TV anime premiere here. Free tier available with ads.
• Netflix: Home to Cosmic Princess Kaguya, the highest-rated yuri release of 2026. Netflix also carries select seasonal simulcasts. Availability varies by region.
• HIDIVE: Carries exclusive licenses for niche and mature titles. Worth checking for any yuri anime not on Crunchyroll.
• Theaters: Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising (August 28) will premiere in Japanese theaters first with international screenings to follow.

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