#WataOshi

[ladyloveandjustice]

I'm really glad the anime kept this in. I was worried they might not. This is the turning point for I'm in Love with the Villainess, where it becomes clear it's not just a silly isekai comedy, but a story that also earnestly discusses queer issues.

It's still fairly unusual for the kind of yuri that gets adapted to anime to outright have characters say "I'm gay", so the fact Rae frankly discusses her sexuality here is refreshing-- but on top of that, the show goes on to directly challenge homophobia.

Rae's behavior with Claire before this has been inappropriate (and they really should have toned it down in adaptations to make this convo work better, but alas) and that is acknowledged here. However, Claire moving away from Rae specifically because Rae states that she's gay is what's pointed out wrong, and the stereotype of "lesbians just can't control themselves and will creep on every woman they meet" is pointed out as wrong. This is a common stereotype that persists pretty much everywhere--the idea that it isn't "safe" for women to be around lesbians--and it is valuable that it's called out here. Gay people aren't more likely to be predatory that straight people, and that's something everyone should get through their heads.

What's more, the idea of "oh she's not gay or bi she just happened to fall in love with a woman" or "it's just a love that transcends gender" isn't a super common stereotype in the US and a lot of other countries, but it is one that pops up constantly in anime and manga, because it's seen as somehow "more okay" for a character to kiss girls if she goes out of her way to say it doesn't make her a lesbian or bi/pan. (In the novel Rae does internally mention that bisexual people exist, btw, but she's just not one of them).

So Rae bluntly saying "no gender does matter to me. I'm a lesbian. I'm only attracted to women" is refreshing. "Oh she just fell in love with that one special girl, no reflection on her sexuality whatsoever" being called out as it's own form of prejudice is a pretty big deal.

#i'm in love with the villainess #anime #queer anime #watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou #wataoshi #yuri #i favor the villainess

[cherryinthesun]

ancient egyptian vibes with noble Claire and commoner Rae attending her lovingly 🥰🍇

#iltv #wataoshi #rae taylor #claire francois #yuri #i'm in love with the villainess #cherryinthesun

[claire-francois-bi-queen]

I'm in love with the villainess as textposts part 1 <3

#watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou #i'm in love with the villainess #wataoshi #claire francois #rae x claire #iltv #rae taylor

[tranny-man]

The "she let me hit because I'm goofy" squad (also extremely strong)

#they all taught their cold gfs how to love and value themselves too #i really dig this trope any other animes that have it? #i'm in love with the villainess #the magical revolution of the reincarnated princess and the genius young lady #lycoris recoil #gundam the witch from mercury #wataoshi #g witch

[dancinglifeboat]

IILWTW as text posts<3 Pt1/?

#wataoshi #rae taylor #claire francois #i'm in love with the villainess #i favor the villainess #rae x claire #watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou #iilwtv textposts

[yonae]

"Since we have this opportunity, why don't we go explore the fair? I'll do my very best to escort you."

#watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou #wataoshi #i favor the villainess #i'm in love with the villainess #i am in love with the villainess #fyanimegifs #animangahive #animangaladies #anisource #shoujoaisource #yuri #yuri anime #gl #gl anime #wlw #claire francois #rae taylor #anime #rei taylor #animeedit #anime gifs #romance anime #yuri series #gl series #merygifs

[paradiseyuri]

Created by : ☆nyoro☆ Respective credits to the creator ⓟⒶⓇⒶⒹⒾⓈⒺ♡ⓎⓊⓇⒾ

#Yuri #i'm in love with the villainess #WataOshi #Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou #Rae x Claire #Rae Taylor #Claire Francois #GL #WLW #Art by #nyoro #@nyoro00000000 #please support the artist in twitter!

[jjs-brainrot]

Finally... I have them all...

The Question Collection

#i'm in love with the villainess #i favor the villainess #iltv #wataoshi #watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou #she's so cheeky for a commoner

[lampbroby]

I redrew the volume 2 alternative cover because im so sane and normal

Original below!

#wataoshi #fernicles #fanart #redraw #art #im in love with the villainess #ILWTV #i favor the villainess #rae taylor #claire francois #yuri #gl #sapphic

[gabbyp09]

#oficial art #im in love with the villainess #wataoshi #watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou #私の推しは悪役令嬢 #わた推し #rae taylor #taylor rae #claire francois #francois claire #aono sumio #manga artist #iltv

[tinartss]

started watching/reading i’m in love with the villainess and claire and rae are all i can think abt rn

#i'm in love with the villainess #iltv #wataoshi #わた推し #claire francois #rae taylor #claire x rae #i was going for a general (nonspoilery) scene when coming up w the idea to draw this but i just started LN2 and man it’s so over for me #they're so !!!!!!!!!

[ladyloveandjustice]

I'm in Love with the Villainess truly understands lesbian fantasies. I have never felt so seen.

#highfiving inori like girl same #i'm in love with the villainess #wataoshi #watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou #nev watches i'm in love with the villainess #ladies carrying ladies #ladies carrying people #in a fantasy sequence but still

[tgvelvet]

Dads after getting a pet they didn't want

#im in love with the villainess #i'm in love with the villainess #claire francois #i favor the villainess #watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou #wataoshi

[claire-francois-bi-queen]

#Ok another one #claire francois #i'm in love with the villainess #iltv #rae taylor #rae x claire #wataoshi #watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou #yuri

[cratis]

Claire François... bissexual extraordinaire

#i'm in love with the villainess #watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou #wataoshi #iftv #iltv #claire francois #rae taylor #claire was like “she wants to be friends with me?”

[a-titty-ninja]

#watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou #wataoshi #im in love with the villainess #私の推しは悪役令嬢。 #rae taylor #claire francois #yuri #shoujo ai #anime #mycap #mycap:watashi no oshi wa akuyaku reijou