About
YuruYuri (Japanese ゆるゆり?, lit. Easygoing Yuri) is a yuri slice of life manga and anime series. The series revolves around the daily lives of four schoolgirls, members of the Amusement Club: Akari Akaza, the protagonist who struggles with her lack of presence; her childhood friends, Kyōko Toshinō and Yui Funami; and her classmate, Chinatsu Yoshikawa; along with the school’s Student Council.
History
The manga series was written and illustrated by Namori. The series began serialization in Ichijinsha’s Comic Yuri Hime S magazine from June 12, 2008, before being moved over to Comic Yuri Hime in September 2010. An anime adaptation by Dogakobo aired in Japan between July and September 2011; a second season aired between July and September 2012. An original video animation is currently in production by TYO Animations.
Reception
YuruYuri has been praised for its non-sequitur comedy and the general randomness of its characters. While Akari Akaza is supposed to be the main role, her lack of presence (to the point of becoming invisible), is used to change the protagonist every episode. The manga is currently (August 2014) in the top 30 Japanese Comic Ranking [1]
The anime has a 4.5/5 rating on Cruchyroll [2]
Fandom
Akari has been praised for her struggle to become the protagonist during the series.
Akane Akaza, the sister of Akari, is an obsessed siscon that has draw attention despite her brief time in the anime
Search Interest
External References
[1]Anime News Network – Japanese comic ranking / Posted on 2014-08-13
[2]Crunchyroll – YuruYuri on Crunchyroll