Erica Friedman
@okazu.yuricon.com
Lesbian Icon, Yurijin, Speaker, Writer, Editor, Researcher. Looking for opportunities.
By Your Side: The First 100 Years of Yuri Anime and Manga on sale now! https://yuricon.com/product/bys/
By Your Side: The First 100 Years of Yuri Anime and Manga on sale now! https://yuricon.com/product/bys/
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Erica Friedman
@okazu.yuricon.com
· Nov 8
Just a reminder that I wrote a book on the history of the Yuri genre which was then published by the wonderful publisher @journeypress.bsky.social, which you should definitely buy and support us both!
By Your Side: The First 100 Years of Yuri Anime and Manga
www.yuricon.com/product/bys/
By Your Side: The First 100 Years of Yuri Anime and Manga
www.yuricon.com/product/bys/
Same. And when people say they are looking forward to it, I say "Enjoy!"
I won't be self-deprecating about my hard work.
I won't be self-deprecating about my hard work.
January 9, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Same. And when people say they are looking forward to it, I say "Enjoy!"
I won't be self-deprecating about my hard work.
I won't be self-deprecating about my hard work.
Today on Okazu - She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Volume 5
A winner of Okazu’s Top Yuri of 2025 Special Awards and a fantastic volume of a fantastic manga. Sakaomi Yuzaki's story of queer life and found family is available now from @yenpress.com!
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/01/09/s...
A winner of Okazu’s Top Yuri of 2025 Special Awards and a fantastic volume of a fantastic manga. Sakaomi Yuzaki's story of queer life and found family is available now from @yenpress.com!
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/01/09/s...
January 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Today on Okazu - She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Volume 5
A winner of Okazu’s Top Yuri of 2025 Special Awards and a fantastic volume of a fantastic manga. Sakaomi Yuzaki's story of queer life and found family is available now from @yenpress.com!
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/01/09/s...
A winner of Okazu’s Top Yuri of 2025 Special Awards and a fantastic volume of a fantastic manga. Sakaomi Yuzaki's story of queer life and found family is available now from @yenpress.com!
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/01/09/s...
Reposted by Erica Friedman
Hi! Have you eaten something today? Taken your meds? Had a big glass of water? Planned something fun offline this weekend? Naps still count.
I know things are really stressful right now and it's hard to focus. Remember to breathe. Try and lower your shoulders. One thing at a time.
I know things are really stressful right now and it's hard to focus. Remember to breathe. Try and lower your shoulders. One thing at a time.
January 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Hi! Have you eaten something today? Taken your meds? Had a big glass of water? Planned something fun offline this weekend? Naps still count.
I know things are really stressful right now and it's hard to focus. Remember to breathe. Try and lower your shoulders. One thing at a time.
I know things are really stressful right now and it's hard to focus. Remember to breathe. Try and lower your shoulders. One thing at a time.
Reposted by Erica Friedman
【1月8日まで】
コミックシーモア様でナンバーナイン対象作品で使える「30冊まで使える30%OFFクーポン」が本日より配布されているそうです！！
コミックシーモアご利用の皆さま、この機会に良かったら是非！
※ナンバーナイン作品のみが対象です
コミックシーモア様でナンバーナイン対象作品で使える「30冊まで使える30%OFFクーポン」が本日より配布されているそうです！！
コミックシーモアご利用の皆さま、この機会に良かったら是非！
※ナンバーナイン作品のみが対象です
January 8, 2026 at 5:47 AM
【1月8日まで】
コミックシーモア様でナンバーナイン対象作品で使える「30冊まで使える30%OFFクーポン」が本日より配布されているそうです！！
コミックシーモアご利用の皆さま、この機会に良かったら是非！
※ナンバーナイン作品のみが対象です
コミックシーモア様でナンバーナイン対象作品で使える「30冊まで使える30%OFFクーポン」が本日より配布されているそうです！！
コミックシーモアご利用の皆さま、この機会に良かったら是非！
※ナンバーナイン作品のみが対象です
Reposted by Erica Friedman
A secrets and sacrifices must be made.
Not all of them want to stay buried.
Pre-Order this fantastic manga by: @uitemasen.bsky.social
#HoronOfTheClosedCountry
buff.ly/ItPQUtQ
Not all of them want to stay buried.
Pre-Order this fantastic manga by: @uitemasen.bsky.social
#HoronOfTheClosedCountry
buff.ly/ItPQUtQ
January 7, 2026 at 2:02 PM
A secrets and sacrifices must be made.
Not all of them want to stay buried.
Pre-Order this fantastic manga by: @uitemasen.bsky.social
#HoronOfTheClosedCountry
buff.ly/ItPQUtQ
Not all of them want to stay buried.
Pre-Order this fantastic manga by: @uitemasen.bsky.social
#HoronOfTheClosedCountry
buff.ly/ItPQUtQ
I cannot wait to tell folks!
January 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM
I cannot wait to tell folks!
Reposted by Erica Friedman
The year has already gotten super busy for me, but I'm really excited to show folks what we have cooking for @mangamavericks.bsky.social, especially on the publishing side. People aren't gonna believe it 👀 (even I barely do haha)
January 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The year has already gotten super busy for me, but I'm really excited to show folks what we have cooking for @mangamavericks.bsky.social, especially on the publishing side. People aren't gonna believe it 👀 (even I barely do haha)
You mean to say, anyone carrying a gun professionally might happen to murder someone.
January 7, 2026 at 10:35 PM
You mean to say, anyone carrying a gun professionally might happen to murder someone.
Reposted by Erica Friedman
My latest post is out on Pop Culture Library Review--> focusing on the open library in #bloomintoyou & the value of #studying
popculturelibraries.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/a... #anime #animesky #wordpress #blogposts #bluray #specialfeatures #libraries #yuri #animation #strawberrypanic #illustrations
popculturelibraries.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/a... #anime #animesky #wordpress #blogposts #bluray #specialfeatures #libraries #yuri #animation #strawberrypanic #illustrations
An open library and the value of studying in “Bloom Into You”
On my sister blog, Wading Through the Cultural Stacks, I have extensively written about the archivy themes in Nakatani Nio’s manga, Bloom Into You, and the beautifully-illustrated and execute…
popculturelibraries.wordpress.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
My latest post is out on Pop Culture Library Review--> focusing on the open library in #bloomintoyou & the value of #studying
popculturelibraries.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/a... #anime #animesky #wordpress #blogposts #bluray #specialfeatures #libraries #yuri #animation #strawberrypanic #illustrations
popculturelibraries.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/a... #anime #animesky #wordpress #blogposts #bluray #specialfeatures #libraries #yuri #animation #strawberrypanic #illustrations
Thank you very much!
January 7, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Thank you very much!
Today on Okazu - There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless…, Volume 4
@stowly.bsky.social takes a look at the LN that completes what the author considers “Season 1” of the series, with a new character. Available now from @sevenseasentertainment.com!
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/01/07/t...
@stowly.bsky.social takes a look at the LN that completes what the author considers “Season 1” of the series, with a new character. Available now from @sevenseasentertainment.com!
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/01/07/t...
January 7, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Today on Okazu - There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless…, Volume 4
@stowly.bsky.social takes a look at the LN that completes what the author considers “Season 1” of the series, with a new character. Available now from @sevenseasentertainment.com!
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/01/07/t...
@stowly.bsky.social takes a look at the LN that completes what the author considers “Season 1” of the series, with a new character. Available now from @sevenseasentertainment.com!
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/01/07/t...
I would like to take a moment to thank @wordglass.bsky.social, who has always been an incredible supporter of Yuricon and Okazu, and a powerful writer of her own words. Follow her on Patreon for poetry, prose and activism that's worth reading.
www.patreon.com/c/wordglass/...
www.patreon.com/c/wordglass/...
Get more from WordGlass on Patreon
Posts, poetry, fiction, essays, art
www.patreon.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:48 PM
I would like to take a moment to thank @wordglass.bsky.social, who has always been an incredible supporter of Yuricon and Okazu, and a powerful writer of her own words. Follow her on Patreon for poetry, prose and activism that's worth reading.
www.patreon.com/c/wordglass/...
www.patreon.com/c/wordglass/...
I'm so glad you enjoyed the review. I definitely enjoyed the OVAs.
January 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
I'm so glad you enjoyed the review. I definitely enjoyed the OVAs.
I got to review this iconic collection and wow, was it great.
[Review] Before Ameku, M․D., before House, there was only one name to call when medicine got weird – the infamous unlicensed surgeon, Black Jack.
Black Jack - The Complete OVA Series Blu-ray Review
www.animenewsnetwork.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:40 PM
I got to review this iconic collection and wow, was it great.
Reposted by Erica Friedman
Here's a free educational resource if you've never known what's up or could use a refresher.
manningkrull.com/digital-phil...
manningkrull.com/digital-phil...
Alt text 101 for Bluesky | Digital Philosophy by Manning Krull
Hi! You may be here because I or someone else sent you this link in response to a conversation about alt text on Bluesky. Welcome! Here's some basic info about alt text, its importance, and how to wri...
manningkrull.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Here's a free educational resource if you've never known what's up or could use a refresher.
manningkrull.com/digital-phil...
manningkrull.com/digital-phil...
The Democrats are the minority and the majority GOP are afraid or serve Trump. This is why
January 6, 2026 at 9:42 PM
The Democrats are the minority and the majority GOP are afraid or serve Trump. This is why
Reposted by Erica Friedman
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📕１月２６日発売📕
#私の推しは悪役令嬢。第３部
『振り向きなさい、わたくしに！』
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レイたちの娘、アレアが主人公のGLファンタジー
#花ヶ田 先生の美麗なイラストもお楽しみください
#ふりわた
amzn.to/4q8q9MV
📕１月２６日発売📕
#私の推しは悪役令嬢。第３部
『振り向きなさい、わたくしに！』
❖━━━━━━━━━━━━━━❖
レイたちの娘、アレアが主人公のGLファンタジー
#花ヶ田 先生の美麗なイラストもお楽しみください
#ふりわた
amzn.to/4q8q9MV
January 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
❖━━━━━━━━━━━━━━❖
📕１月２６日発売📕
#私の推しは悪役令嬢。第３部
『振り向きなさい、わたくしに！』
❖━━━━━━━━━━━━━━❖
レイたちの娘、アレアが主人公のGLファンタジー
#花ヶ田 先生の美麗なイラストもお楽しみください
#ふりわた
amzn.to/4q8q9MV
📕１月２６日発売📕
#私の推しは悪役令嬢。第３部
『振り向きなさい、わたくしに！』
❖━━━━━━━━━━━━━━❖
レイたちの娘、アレアが主人公のGLファンタジー
#花ヶ田 先生の美麗なイラストもお楽しみください
#ふりわた
amzn.to/4q8q9MV
This past November I was in Paris at an event and leaned forward to grab something. my hip has been effed up since.
January 6, 2026 at 12:46 PM
This past November I was in Paris at an event and leaned forward to grab something. my hip has been effed up since.
I hope folks interested in #archeology and #mesopotamia watch this video and give it a like.
Wife and I just enjoyed watching "Interpreting miniaturization and the effects of scale in Mesopotamian art - Stephanie Langin-Hooper" on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwBJ...
Interpreting miniaturization and the effects of scale in Mesopotamian art - Stephanie Langin-Hooper
YouTube video by ARWA Association
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:44 PM
I hope folks interested in #archeology and #mesopotamia watch this video and give it a like.
Wife and I just enjoyed watching "Interpreting miniaturization and the effects of scale in Mesopotamian art - Stephanie Langin-Hooper" on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwBJ...
Interpreting miniaturization and the effects of scale in Mesopotamian art - Stephanie Langin-Hooper
YouTube video by ARWA Association
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Wife and I just enjoyed watching "Interpreting miniaturization and the effects of scale in Mesopotamian art - Stephanie Langin-Hooper" on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwBJ...
I have Feonal model 10.1 inch android model that I like quite a bit. It is a great size to read on.
January 6, 2026 at 1:56 AM
I have Feonal model 10.1 inch android model that I like quite a bit. It is a great size to read on.
Reposted by Erica Friedman
It's never too late to start wearing a mask.
It's never too late to stop using Chat GPT.
It's never too late to start supporting your community.
It's never too late to do better.
It's never too late to stop using Chat GPT.
It's never too late to start supporting your community.
It's never too late to do better.
January 6, 2026 at 1:50 AM
It's never too late to start wearing a mask.
It's never too late to stop using Chat GPT.
It's never too late to start supporting your community.
It's never too late to do better.
It's never too late to stop using Chat GPT.
It's never too late to start supporting your community.
It's never too late to do better.
Reposted by Erica Friedman
Today on Okazu - Lilies Blooming in 100 Days
Muromaki’s collected online comics representing 100 Yuri scenarios is adapted into English by Yen into a full-color celebration of Yuri tropes.
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/01/05/l...
Muromaki’s collected online comics representing 100 Yuri scenarios is adapted into English by Yen into a full-color celebration of Yuri tropes.
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/01/05/l...
January 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Today on Okazu - Lilies Blooming in 100 Days
Muromaki’s collected online comics representing 100 Yuri scenarios is adapted into English by Yen into a full-color celebration of Yuri tropes.
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/01/05/l...
Muromaki’s collected online comics representing 100 Yuri scenarios is adapted into English by Yen into a full-color celebration of Yuri tropes.
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/01/05/l...
I will review it (with disclaimers, since I contributed,) but wow Anime Herald magazine is a great read. It's giving that "cover to cover" feel I used to get from magazines in the 80-90s, when I kept my sanity by reading Starlog, Kung Fu Magazine and, eventually, Animerica.
cc: @animeherald.com
cc: @animeherald.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:17 PM
I will review it (with disclaimers, since I contributed,) but wow Anime Herald magazine is a great read. It's giving that "cover to cover" feel I used to get from magazines in the 80-90s, when I kept my sanity by reading Starlog, Kung Fu Magazine and, eventually, Animerica.
cc: @animeherald.com
cc: @animeherald.com