Five LGBTQ Animes to Watch on Netflix

Who doesn’t love to binge-watch animes on Netflix? Since most of us might be huge fans of anime, we will look at LGBTQ animes that you can add to your watchlist this season.

When we widen the horizon and consider shows and movies with LGBTQ representation, there are quite a number of them. But, there is a catch. Lack of accuracy, viewership limitations, and censorships hinder the correct portrayal of this community through montage.

In the current scenario, numerous LGBTQ animes are creating bold statements through their narrative choices. They are coming up with realistic and impressive characters who can give the much-needed voice in representation.

Top 5 Netflix LGBTQ Animes to Watch

Before we dive right into the shows and movies you can binge-watch over this weekend, let’s have a glimpse at the first anime series that brought in LGBTQIA+ representation. It was in Princess Knight, released in 1967. The story follows Sapphire, who has the heart of a boy and a girl. However, Sapphire lives as a man to inherit a region as they didn’t allow women to rule.

Another anime that you can add to your list would be Sailor Moon. It was a popular anime during the 90s, which depicted LGBTQIA+ romance in its true essence. 

Now, it's time for us to grab the popcorn and explore our top picks of LGBTQ anime shows available on Netflix. By the way, there won’t be any spoilers, so tune in, and let’s get started.

Ouran HighSchool Host Club

Ouran High School Host Club is a famous LGBTQ anime show that tries to define LGBTQ romance. This show opens up discussions concerning diversity, acceptance, and gender fluidity. 

Haruhi, the show's protagonist, seems unconcerned about her gender. As you start watching the show, you will realize that Haruhi is not someone who restricts herself in the ways society defines gender. However, the fun begins when Haruhi becomes a part of the school’s host club. She starts to embrace her sexual preferences.

Ryoji, Haruhi's father, is a drag queen. Ryoji did not choose to be a drag queen because he felt compelled to. Instead, Ryoji genuinely enjoyed his work, and his wife embraced him for being himself.

However, Ryoji's identity didn't make him any less of a parent. Like any other person, Ryoji has his flaws, and by the way, who doesn’t?  

Ouran HighSchool Host Club sets the message of acceptance loud and clear, making it one of the movies with LGBTQ representation worth watching. It provides a glimpse of a society that exists beyond the limitations of gender biases. 

Bloom Into You

Bloom Into You is an LGBTQ-themed anime that will make you wonder about true love and companionship. The show, which brilliantly depicts two women's love, will take you on a journey of self-discovery and self-love.

When Yuu Koito meets Touko, Koito gains clarity with the emotions she was battling with for so long. Nonetheless, this LGBTQ anime challenges conventional expectations by depicting what it's like to evolve in love. 

Yuu's constant worry of being caught with Touko shows that our society still has a long way to go to be an inclusive and safe space for everyone. One of the most crucial lessons from the show is that we have to understand that our sexual preferences are not just phases.  

Kakegurui

Kakegurui is an LGBTQ anime show that will keep you glued to your seats. It presents sexual tensions between female characters. It doesn't shy away from portraying these relationships with bold scenes. Hyakkou Private is different from other schools. Here, students from elite families compete for popularity and prestige through gambling. 

The students use gambling as a means of climbing up the social ladder. But, for Kakegurui's protagonist, Yumeko, gambling is her passion, so much so that gambling sexually turns her on. Well, the weirder it is, the sexier it is.

The female characters of the show are unapologetic about their choices. The scene where a girl touches herself thinking about Yumeko is striking and significant. 

Citrus

Citrus is an LGBTQ anime show which is entertaining to watch. But, it doesn't provide a deep understanding of LGBTQIA+ relationships. The story's backbone is the sexual tension and complicated emotions between the two stepsisters.

After Yuzu’s mother remarries, she relocates to an all-girls high school. Like most teenagers, Yuzu hopes to find love from her school. When Yuzu realizes that she is drawn to her stepsister, things take an unexpected turn. 

This storyline of confused emotions may not be a strong statement against homophobia. But it does depict a culture in which sexual preferences are unimportant.

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K

Saiki K isn't a typical anime show with a romantic storyline. It is an anime movie with LGBTQrepresentations in all its truest sense. This LGBTQIA+ show features a protagonist who is just interested in his coffee jelly and has no romantic feelings for anyone else. Nothing appeals to Saiki K when it comes to romance, he says.

Even today, not many people understand asexuality. The Disastrous Life of Saiki brings to life that it is alright not to have sexual urges or romantic emotions. 

These LGBTQ animes portray the need to embrace ourselves and our sexual preferences. 

So, why not select a show or maybe two to binge-watch over this weekend? 

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