The Yuri, or Girl's Love genre, has been going from strength to strength in recent years, with more and more Yuri webtoons launching to widespread critical acclaim. The sheer variety in the genre is astounding, featuring everything from dark dramas to fluffy rom coms. But which should you read? Here's a list of some great series to check out and where to find them!
Ring My Bell
Created by Yeongol, Ring My Bell follows Mai Sohn, a webcomic creator. When a large publisher approached Mai and asks her to make a comic, she got excited. But when the publisher requested a comic about relationships, Mai's heart dropped as she recently just got dumped, and Mai finds it hard to write about relationships when she's not in one. To make matters worse, Mai's neighbor is being weird. She keeps flipping between being cool and being weirdly nervous around Mai which leaves her very confused.
Featuring a cute setup and a fun cast of characters. Ring My Bell is a fantastic fusion of a romantic comedy and a slice-of-life yuri romance. Read it on Tapas.
Getting To Know Grace
Created by Hilde and Mokma, Getting To Know Grace is a delightful period romance. The story focuses on Andrew, the only daughter of the famous Grace family. Alas, Andrew is deathly ill, and thus she has few friends. In fact, Andrew's only friend is her maid, Herta. Over the course of months, Andrew becomes utterly infatuated with Herta. But she soon learns that the maid is hiding a dark secret.
Combining beautiful art with a plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Getting To Know Grace is a fascinating tale of obsession, forbidden love, and revenge that calls back to classic gothic novels. Read it on Tapas.
Pulse
Created by Ratana Satis, Pulse has made waves in the yuri fandom as it won the 2nd Lezhin Comics World Comic Contest. Mel is a renowned heart surgeon living a charmed life with few cares or worries. This follows through to her love life, where Mel prefers quick flings rather than long-term affection. However, this suddenly changes when she meets a woman who turns her world and her opinion of love upside down, making her rethink everything she thought she knew about herself.
Pulse features two fantastically written characters who are deep, nuanced, and realistically written. A rollercoaster of a story that will keep you hooked from the very first page, it's easy to see why Pulse is so popular. Read it on Lezhin Comics.
You Were Worth It
Created by SketchyLinez, You Were Worth It tells the story of Keiva, a girl with mental health issues. Despite her best attempts at living a quiet life, Keiva's issues sometimes get the better of her, sending her into a downward spiral. However, Keiva's girlfriend Rose is always by Keiva's side, and she is willing to do anything to keep Keiva stable and on her feet. What makes You Were Worth It stand out is its stunning, highly-detailed art style. The whole thing is a sumptuous visual treat that really must be seen to be believed. Read it on Webtoon.
Mage & Demon Queen
Mage & Demon Queen by Color_LES has quickly earned itself a massive fanbase, and it is easy to see why. Mage & Demon Queen is set in a fantasy world inspired by role-playing games. In this world, human adventurers try to climb the Demon Tower. Once at the top, they can fight and kill the Demon Queen Velverosa. Malori, a powerful young mage, keeps ascending to the top of the tower but she doesn't want to kill Velverosa. Malori actually hopes to marry the Demon Queen, no matter the cost.
A fun romantic comedy, Mage & Demon Queen is a charming twist on the fantasy adventure genre, using all of the genre's hallmarks to deliver a story that fuses romance with good-natured parody. Read it on Webtoon.
