Yuri Shipping: The Most Popular Femslash Ships in Anime

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Anime expert Eunice Ibama breaks down some of the most popular yuri ships in fiction

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1 Homura x Madoka (HomuMado)

2 Marceline x Princess Bubblegum (Bubbline)

3 Kita x Bocchi (BoKita)

4 Luz x Amity (Lumity)

5 Diana x Akko (Diakko)

6 Weiss x Ruby (White Rose)

7 Suletta x Miorine (SuleMio)

8 Kyouko x Sayaka (KyoSaya)

9 Kiana x Raiden Mei (Kiamei)

10 Nanoha x Fate (Nanofate)

11 Chisato x Takina (ChisaTaki)

12 Euphie x Anis (EuphiAni)

13 Enid x Wednesday (Wenclair)

14 Adora x Catra (Catradora)

15 Nessa x Sonia (AquaHeartShipping)

16 Nancy x Robin (Ronance)

17 Tomoka x Sakura (TomoSaku)

18 Kara x Lena (Supercorp)

19 Himawari x Sakurako (Sakuhima)

20 Hibiki x Miku (Hibimiku)

21 Falin x Marcille (Farcille)

22 Claudine x Maya (KuroMaya)

23 Yuri x Victor (Victuuri)

24 Ymir x Historia (YumiHisu)

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Co-authored by Eunice Ibama and Amy Bobinger, BA

Last Updated: September 1, 2026 Fact Checked

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Yuri ships—also known as femslash ships or WLW—are relationships between two female characters. These are sometimes canon, meaning they’re part of the original series. But a lot of the time, these ships are fanon, or made up by fans. Still, there’s usually a grain of truth behind even the most far-fetched fanon ships! In this article, with help from one of wikiHow’s anime experts, we’re exploring the very most popular yuri ships, so let’s get started!

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Anime expert Eunice Ibama says the most popular yuri (female-female) ships in anime are Sailor Uranus & Sailor Neptune from Sailor Moon, Yuu Koito and Touko Nanami from Bloom Into You, and Utena Tenjou and Anthy Himemiya from Revolutionary Girl Utena. Other popular Yuri ships include:

• Homura and Madoka from Puella Magi Madoka Magica
• Marceline and Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time
• Kita and Bocchi from Bocchi the Rock!

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Homura x Madoka (HomuMado)

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   Origin: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Ibama says that Homura and Madoka are another strong yuri ship. They meet as teens. In the beginning, Madoka protects Homura, and Homura is utterly devoted to Madoka. Their deep connection spans timelines and forms the foundation for this fanon ship—although some people do question whether Homura’s feelings for Madoka border on obsession.

   • Also known as: MadoHomu, Homudoka, Hadoka
   • Is it canon? No, although the two are very close.
   • Fan art showcase: Love this cute DeviantArt from @supertschakko!

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Marceline x Princess Bubblegum (Bubbline)

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   Origin: Adventure Time Marceline Abadeer and Princess Bonnibel Bubblegum—or Marcy and Bonnie—already have some history when Adventure Time begins. Over the course of the show, it’s obvious that they still have feelings for each other, and while we don’t want to spoil anything, we will say that this ship is canon.

   • Also known as: Bubbleline, Marcegum, Marcibel
   • Is it canon? Yes!
   • Fan art showcase: Don’t miss this adorable cosplay from @astrozenithcosplay on r/adventuretime!

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Kita x Bocchi (BoKita)

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   Origin: Bocchi the Rock! Hitori “Bocchi” Gotoh and Ikuyo Kita both play in the band Kessoku Band. These close friends are the perfect example of opposites attract: Bocchi is shy and introverted, while Kita has a bright, bold persona. Also, some fans interpret the lyrics of the song “If I Could Be a Constellation” as a love song from Bocchi to Kita.

   • Also known as: KitaBo, HitoKita
   • Is it canon? No, but the pair are so sweet together, so we get it.
   • Fan art showcase: Chibi BoKita is so cute in this r/BocchiTheRock post from @adotgobler!
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Luz x Amity (Lumity)

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   Origin: The Owl House Amity Blight and Luz Noceda start out as enemies, but once they start working together, they realize there’s undeniable chemistry between them. The relationship developed over the course of the show—and it was really groundbreaking for a mainstream Disney work.

   • Bonus poly ship: “Lumiter” is a popular fanon poly ship between Luz, Amity, and Hunter.
   • Also known as: N/A
   • Is it canon? Yep!
   • Fan art showcase: The blushing, the hand hearts—this Insta from @artandmartini is adorable!

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Diana x Akko (Diakko)

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   Origin: Little Witch Academia Although they don’t actually pair up in the anime, the relationship between Diana Cavendish and Akko Kagari follows the classic enemies-to-friends arc. They start out as class rivals, but gradually earn each other’s respect. But there’s plenty of subtext for fans to turn into a ship, and the show’s creators have expressed support for the yuri pair.

   • Also known as: DiAkko, Akkordian
   • Is it canon? No
   • Fan art showcase: This too-cute Insta from @oa_iodine reimagines Diakko as Lumity.
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Weiss x Ruby (White Rose)

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   Origin: RWBY Ruby Rose and Weiss Schnee didn’t get off to the best start when they first met, but eventually, Ruby’s big energy wins over the more serious Weiss. Their push-and-pull dynamic gives fans plenty to latch onto, so even though the romantic pairing isn’t canon, we can see where they’re coming from.

   • Also known as: Ice Flower, Candy Cane, Ice Rose, Reiss
   • Is it canon? No, but we can totally believe a ship might develop between these besties.
   • Fan art showcase: This Insta post from @_whiteroserwby_ perfectly captures this pair’s energy.

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Suletta x Miorine (SuleMio)

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   Origin: Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Suletta Mercury accidentally wins the hand of Miorine Rembran in battle, saving Miorine from her unwanted engagement to Guel. The ending of their story was left a little vague, but the anime’s director released a statement confirming that the pair does get married.

   • Also known as: Mioletta, Suremio
   • Is it canon? Yes, this one is canon
   • Fan art showcase: Loving the wedding ‘fits in this r/wholesomeyuri post from @Hokaze-Junko.
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Kyouko x Sayaka (KyoSaya)

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   Origin: Puella Magi Madoka Magica KyoSaya is the yuri ship between Kyoko Sakura and Sayaka Miki. Like so many great ships, this one follows an enemies-to-something more arc. There’s also plenty of subtext here to build a ship around—particularly when Sayaka tells Kyoko she came back to life because she didn’t want to leave Kyoko behind.

   • Also known as: KyouSaya, SayaKyo, Sayayoko
   • Is it canon? No, but this one isn’t as much of a leap as some ships
   • Fan art showcase: This r/MadokaMagica post from @Daviddv1202 imagines KyoSaya getting married.

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Kiana x Raiden Mei (Kiamei)

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   Origin: Honkai Kiana Kaslana makes it obvious that she’s attracted to Raiden Mei (later Dr. MEI) from the very first time they meet, but the pair still have to overcome a lot before they end up as a couple. They’re also a popular subject for fanfic, and fans hope the pair will be revisited in future additions to the franchise.

   • Also known as: N/A
   • Is it canon? Yes
   • Fan art showcase: Double hand hearts? This r/SapphicsofGacha post from @losingit303 is too cute!
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Nanoha x Fate (Nanofate)

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   Origin: Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Nanofate is the ship between Takamachi Nanoha and Fate Testarossa. This one is a little frustrating for yuri fans—the pair lives together, shares a bed, and raises a daughter together, but their romantic relationship is never officially confirmed. We’re still counting it as canon, though.

   • Also known as: N/A
   • Is it canon? Yes—their relationship is downplayed in the show but is heavily implied to be romantic.
   • Fan art showcase: This r/wholesomeyuri post from @Skydragon0 shares Nanofate’s official wedding art from character designer Okuda Yasuhiroi.

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Chisato x Takina (ChisaTaki)

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   Origin: Lycoris Recoil In Lycoris Recall, Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue are professional partners—and maybe more. The show often suggests that this opposites-attract duo is romantically interested in each other, though it never actually depicts them together.

   • Also known as: ChisiTaki
   • Is it canon? Sort of—it’s suggested but not confirmed.
   • Fan art showcase: This Insta post from @justcallmynameyurihunter features another beautifully imagined wedding.
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Euphie x Anis (EuphiAni)

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   Origin: The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady EuphiAni is the canon ship between Euphyllia Magenta (Euphie) and Anisphia Wynn Palettia (Anis) from MagiRevo. When the series begins, Euphie is engaged to Anis’s brother Algard, but after Algard rejects Euphie, she begins studying magic with Anis instead. The pair quickly develop romantic feelings for each other.

   • Also known as: Eunis, Anphi
   • Is it canon? Yep, it’s canon! The light novels are the original source material for this series, and they’re (very) clear on the pair’s romantic status.
   • Fan art showcase: Love the flower crowns in this fan art from @gabbyp09 on Tumblr!

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Enid x Wednesday (Wenclair)

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   Origin: Wednesday Wednesday Addams and Enid Sinclair couldn’t be more opposite—Wednesday is, of course, the deadpan goth daughter of Addams Family fame, and Enid Sinclair is her perky, extroverted roommate (who also happens to be a werewolf). We won’t say Wednesday exactly warms up to Enid, but they do form a sweetly odd friendship.

   • Also known as: AddaSin, Dayclair
   • Is it canon? No, but they’re #goals as best friends
   • Fan art showcase: Obsessed with this romantic Addams & Sinclair Tumblr post from @annadrawscg.
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Adora x Catra (Catradora)

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   Origin: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Adora and Catra were childhood best friends, but after Adora left to become She-Ra, the two became enemies. Their battles stretch across multiple seasons, and they eventually confess their romantic feelings for each other.

   • Also known as: Catdora, Sword Kitten
   • Is it canon? Yep, the series is one big childhood friends-to-enemies-to-lovers arc
   • Fan art showcase: All about the snuggly vibes in this r/wholesomeyuri post from @NebraskaLewis!

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Nessa x Sonia (AquaHeartShipping)

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   Origin: Pokémon Sword and Shield Sonia and Nessa are best friends in the Pokémon franchise. They share an easy comfort and trust that suggests they have a long, close history together. How could any shipper resist turning these besties into a yuri pair?

   • Also known as: Sonessa, Nessonia
   • Is it canon? No, but they are very close friends
   • Fan art showcase: This r/wholesomeyuri post from @LenaAran imagines the pair on a date.
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Nancy x Robin (Ronance)

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   Origin: Stranger Things Robin Buckley and Nancy Wheeler were just friends on Stranger Things, but that didn’t stop fans from shipping them—especially when Robin came out at the end of Season 3. In fact, it’s one of the most popular ships in the series’ fandom, and even Natalia Dyer, the actress who played Nancy, spoke out in support of the pairing.

   • Also known as: Ronancy, Wheeley
   • Is it canon? No, but this is still an ultra-popular ship!
   • Fan art showcase: Ronance share a sweet kiss in this Tumblr art from @s0ftpining.

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Tomoka x Sakura (TomoSaku)

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   Origin: Cardcaptor Sakura TomoSaku is the semi-canon ship between Tomoyo and Sakura in Cardcaptor Sakura. This devoted pair has been friends since childhood. The series makes it clear that Tomoyo has romantic feelings for Sakura, and shippers love imagining them as a couple.

   • Also known as: SakuTomo
   • Is it canon? Sort of—Tomoyo canonically has feelings for Sakura, although this is dubbed out in some versions.
   • Fan art showcase: More flower crowns, this time from @mochironmochi on Tumblr.
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Kara x Lena (Supercorp)

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   Origin: Supergirl Supercorp is the fan-favorite ship between Kara Danvers (Supergirl) and Lena Luthor in Supergirl. Kara’s often shown with male love interests in the series, including Mon-El and William Dey, but the yuri ship between Kara and Lena is by far more popular in the fanon community—probably because of the killer chemistry they share on-screen.

   • Also known as: KaLe, KaraLena
   • Is it canon? No—but there were rumors of a deleted scene where Kara and Lena shared a passionate kiss
   • Fan art showcase: This Tumblr post from @foleypdx was shared by the NY Times!

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Himawari x Sakurako (Sakuhima)

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   Origin: YuruYuri Himawari Furutani and Sakurako Ohmuro are friends and sometimes-rivals in YuruYuri. They’ve been close since childhood—in one scene, Sakurako’s older sister remembers staging a wedding for the pair when they were younger. The push-and-pull dynamic and romantic subtext are the perfect basis for a ship.

   • Also known as: Himasaku
   • Is it canon? Sort of—the constant blushing definitely implies that these two are interested.
   • Fan art showcase: This DeviantArt post from @nakkinya shows the pair sleeping so closely, even their hair is intertwined!
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Hibiki x Miku (Hibimiku)

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   Origin: Symphogear Hibimiku is the yuri ship between Hibiki Tachibana and Miku Kohinata from Symphogear. They have an opposites-attract dynamic—Miku is quiet and cautious, and Hibiki is outspoken and impulsive. While the series only depicts them as friends, they’re often shown being affectionate, and their deep love for each other easily translates into a romantic ship.

   • Also known as: Mikuhibi
   • Is it canon? Yes
   • Fan art showcase: Another double-bride imagining, this one shared by @musingsandpretensions on WordPress.

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Falin x Marcille (Farcille)

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   Origin: Delicious in Dungeon Farcille is the popular fanon yuri ship between Falin Touden and Marcille Donato in Delicious in Dungeon. This relationship might not be canon, but the creators had to know it would be a popular fan-ship—after all, why else would they include that bath scene?

   • Also known as: Falille, Facille, Marlin
   • Is it canon? No, they’re “just friends” … we mean just friends.
   • Fan art showcase: This Etsy sticker from @SageWindfeather explains that Farcille are “Really Good Friends.”
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Claudine x Maya (KuroMaya)

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   Origin: Revue Starlight In Revue Starlight, Claudine Saijou and Maya Tendou are classmates (and rivals) at Seisho Music Academy. That rivalry helps push them both to be better, and it also adds the kind of tension that’s just begging for a fanon ship.

   • Also known as: Mayakuyro, Mykr
   • Is it canon? No, Claudine and Maya are frenemies, but not romantically linked.
   • Fan art showcase: This art from @Wato on Dynasty Reader shows Claudine and Maya in cozy mode—complete with tell-tale blushes

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Yuri x Victor (Victuuri)

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   Origin: Yuri!!! On Ice Okay, don’t come for us—but in a list of yuri ships, we couldn’t leave out Yuri Katsuki and Victor Nikiforov from Yuri!!! On Ice. It might not be femslash, but the love that develops between Yuri and Victor is an overwhelmingly positive and healthy on-screen representation of queer love, and we’re here for it.

   • Also known as: Victuri, Viktuuri, YuuVic
   • Is it canon? Yes, the pair gets engaged at the end of the series!
   • Fan art showcase: This TikTok from @Victiri includes a compilation of sweet moments from the series, including when the pair exchanges rings
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Ymir x Historia (YumiHisu)

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   Origin: Attack on Titan Anime expert Dianté Richard mentions a popular yuri ship that he really loves, even though it’s bittersweet, is between Ymir and Historia Reiss from Attack on Titan. He says he especially loves what they stand for and the things that they're fighting for. While the two characters shared a deep, life-changing love for one another, things ultimately ended in tragic separation.

   • Also known as: YumiHisu
   • Is it canon? Yes, the feelings between the two are heavily implied and widely accepted by Attack on Titan fans.

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