oYuriatori

oYuriatori is a term used in online fan communities to describe a subset of creators and curators who focus on yuri-themed media, including manga, anime, fan fiction, and art. The term generally refers to individuals who produce or organize content that centers on romantic relationships between female characters and fosters community discussion around representation and emotional storytelling rather than explicit material.

Origin and usage: The exact origin is unclear; it emerged in early 2020s discussions on fan wikis and forums devoted to yuri genres. It is sometimes used as a self-identification by creators and as a label by fans to describe collaborative projects, archives, and events.

Activities and example practices: archiving and translating yuri works; annotating source materials; creating derivative works that emphasize character development; running tag-based archives; organizing online meetups.

Reception and significance: The term is mainly used within fan communities and fan studies discussions. Observers describe it as illustrating participatory culture and fan labor; some commentary emphasizes the importance of inclusive spaces and warns against gatekeeping.