AniFem Round-Up Lilies In Transition: The state of trans representation in yuri The small number of titles has started to grow recently and expand beyond magical transition to include more grounded depictions of trans identity. My Fave Is Problematic: Stop!! Hibari-Kun! The rom-com was incredibly ahead of its time in its depiction of a trans […]
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