Romance has always been a popular genre in anime, with series like Fruits Basket, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, and Ao Haru Ride being the gold standard. However, like many forms of media, anime has lagged regarding its depiction of queer relationships. While action and fantasy still hold the crown in ratings and rankings, audiences have increasingly gravitated toward shojo and romance manga adaptations, yet meaningful LGBTQ+ representation remains frustratingly rare.
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