Jul 1, 2023
I don’t usually write reviews but I wanted to write this to encourage people who enjoy media the way I do to give this anime a try. I want to disclaim that I am a long time manga reader and I was thrilled when the adaptation was announced.
This anime (and manga) is not for anyone who is looking for something cute. The colors are bright and the designs are beautiful, but the story is anything but sweet and pure. The focus of this story is to portray flawed characters with conflicting feelings involved in complicated relationships.
If you dislike conflict, characters making wrong choices
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and hurting each other, being selfish, rejection, etc., then drop this immediately. However, if you’re like me who enjoys the drama and toxicity in yuri romance (especially because you’re tired of yuri always being pure), PLEASE watch this. I assure you will not be disappointed.
Yuri is My Job! is for the specific audience that has a hard time enjoying pure fluff and perfect (unrealistic) yuri romance. It delivers a rich variety in characters that carry different values and priorities, different perspectives on romance, and different flaws regarding the way they perceive each other. There is not a single perfect character in this series and it makes the story enjoyable for character analysis, as you get to try to understand the reasoning behind everyone’s individual struggles and choices.
This series explores what I believe to be way more true to what real lesbian relationships can be like: being afraid to ruin a friendship, being scared of identifying as a lesbian, being jealous of someone else’s feelings, being “satisfied” with what you have. There is exploration about everything regarding sexuality, romance, and platonic feelings with each individual character.
Again, if you prefer something sweet and pure, please do not watch this. If you enjoy the morally grey yet realistic aspect of lesbian relationships, this anime (AND manga) is for you.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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