The Best LGBTQ+ Anime To Watch In 2026

With Pride Month starting on June 1, now is the perfect time to dive into Japan's many, many fantastic LGBTQ+ anime. Popular enough to become separate genres, boys' love and girls' love boast a storied but complicated history filled with glorified examples of unhealthy relationships. However, recent years marked a shift in tone and content, with modern shows being far more wholesome or nuanced. While the classics have their place, you can easily stick to the newer stuff and fill up the entire month.