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/
Thank you to all our newest and returning patrons and supporters! You have until Feb. 28 to double your support for Yuri news, reviews and more!
February is matching gift month and a generous sponsor will match any new or increased Patreon or Ko-fi support to Okazu & Yuricon up to $1000!
Pre-pay on Patreon to get a month free, or buy a gift subscription for a Yuri-loving friend!
Links here:
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/01/d...
Pre-pay on Patreon to get a month free, or buy a gift subscription for a Yuri-loving friend!
Links here:
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/01/d...
February 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Thank you to all our newest and returning patrons and supporters! You have until Feb. 28 to double your support for Yuri news, reviews and more!
Reposted by Erica Friedman
February is matching gift month and a generous sponsor will match any new or increased Patreon or Ko-fi support to Okazu & Yuricon up to $1000!
Pre-pay on Patreon to get a month free, or buy a gift subscription for a Yuri-loving friend!
Links here:
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/01/d...
Pre-pay on Patreon to get a month free, or buy a gift subscription for a Yuri-loving friend!
Links here:
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/01/d...
February 1, 2026 at 6:07 PM
February is matching gift month and a generous sponsor will match any new or increased Patreon or Ko-fi support to Okazu & Yuricon up to $1000!
Pre-pay on Patreon to get a month free, or buy a gift subscription for a Yuri-loving friend!
Links here:
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/01/d...
Pre-pay on Patreon to get a month free, or buy a gift subscription for a Yuri-loving friend!
Links here:
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/01/d...
This is for 18+ groups for now. But we all know how this goes. The 18+, then the queer groups, which are considered 18+ by default. This killed Yahoo Groups and LiveJournal.
Discord is going to demand every account use facial recognition or give them our real ID in March.
Let's write them right now and explain how much "no."
support.discord.com/hc/en-us/art...
Let's write them right now and explain how much "no."
support.discord.com/hc/en-us/art...
How to Complete Age Assurance on Discord
Important: Starting in March, we’ll be expanding our teen-by-default experience and bringing age assurance to users globally as part of our broader effort to support age-appropriate experiences on ...
support.discord.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM
This is for 18+ groups for now. But we all know how this goes. The 18+, then the queer groups, which are considered 18+ by default. This killed Yahoo Groups and LiveJournal.
Discord is going to demand every account use facial recognition or give them our real ID in March.
Let's write them right now and explain how much "no."
support.discord.com/hc/en-us/art...
Let's write them right now and explain how much "no."
support.discord.com/hc/en-us/art...
How to Complete Age Assurance on Discord
Important: Starting in March, we’ll be expanding our teen-by-default experience and bringing age assurance to users globally as part of our broader effort to support age-appropriate experiences on ...
support.discord.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Discord is going to demand every account use facial recognition or give them our real ID in March.
Let's write them right now and explain how much "no."
support.discord.com/hc/en-us/art...
Let's write them right now and explain how much "no."
support.discord.com/hc/en-us/art...
Reposted by Erica Friedman
I made a map of 3.4 million Bluesky users - see if you can find yourself!
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
Bluesky Map
Interactive map of 3.4 million Bluesky users, visualised by their follower pattern.
bluesky-map.theo.io
February 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM
I made a map of 3.4 million Bluesky users - see if you can find yourself!
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
This. Abso-fucking-lutely this.
I do not read "books" to have read "books". I read to enjoy the writing written by talented writers, stories told by talented storytellers.
I read to enjoy good books by good writers. AI and the people who use it cannot, by definition, be any of that.
I do not read "books" to have read "books". I read to enjoy the writing written by talented writers, stories told by talented storytellers.
I read to enjoy good books by good writers. AI and the people who use it cannot, by definition, be any of that.
Like, it's just really easy to see that I am not going to be able to keep up with the LITERAL REST OF THE WORLD in output. Even without AI.
The way people like me win is by writing memorable books that relate to the human experience.
The way people like me win is by writing memorable books that relate to the human experience.
February 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
This. Abso-fucking-lutely this.
I do not read "books" to have read "books". I read to enjoy the writing written by talented writers, stories told by talented storytellers.
I read to enjoy good books by good writers. AI and the people who use it cannot, by definition, be any of that.
I do not read "books" to have read "books". I read to enjoy the writing written by talented writers, stories told by talented storytellers.
I read to enjoy good books by good writers. AI and the people who use it cannot, by definition, be any of that.
Reposted by Erica Friedman
Like, it's just really easy to see that I am not going to be able to keep up with the LITERAL REST OF THE WORLD in output. Even without AI.
The way people like me win is by writing memorable books that relate to the human experience.
The way people like me win is by writing memorable books that relate to the human experience.
February 8, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Like, it's just really easy to see that I am not going to be able to keep up with the LITERAL REST OF THE WORLD in output. Even without AI.
The way people like me win is by writing memorable books that relate to the human experience.
The way people like me win is by writing memorable books that relate to the human experience.
With all sincerity, thank you to @yenpress.com, Kinokuniya USA, Enoch's in NYC and everyone in the Yuri community for making today a fantastic day! I loved meeting so many fantastic Yurijin. ^_^
February 7, 2026 at 11:03 PM
With all sincerity, thank you to @yenpress.com, Kinokuniya USA, Enoch's in NYC and everyone in the Yuri community for making today a fantastic day! I loved meeting so many fantastic Yurijin. ^_^
Bye Kino and Yuri fans! Great day today
February 7, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Bye Kino and Yuri fans! Great day today
Had a fantastic time at the Yuri Cafe! Now at Mid-town Kino. Drop by to chat about Yuri!
February 7, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Had a fantastic time at the Yuri Cafe! Now at Mid-town Kino. Drop by to chat about Yuri!
Huzzah, the train is moving again. Thanks NJ Transit for being ever so slightly functional
February 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Huzzah, the train is moving again. Thanks NJ Transit for being ever so slightly functional
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Our girls are waiting for you! 😘
Bundle up, brave the cold, and take photos with our standees at our yuri café.
Featuring The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, and Love Bullet!
Bundle up, brave the cold, and take photos with our standees at our yuri café.
Featuring The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, and Love Bullet!
February 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Our girls are waiting for you! 😘
Bundle up, brave the cold, and take photos with our standees at our yuri café.
Featuring The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, and Love Bullet!
Bundle up, brave the cold, and take photos with our standees at our yuri café.
Featuring The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, and Love Bullet!
....and my train is delayed. You have got to be kidding me.
February 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
....and my train is delayed. You have got to be kidding me.
We're both smiling happily as we head into NYC for @yenpress.com Yuri Cafe!
February 7, 2026 at 2:18 PM
We're both smiling happily as we head into NYC for @yenpress.com Yuri Cafe!
Reposted by Erica Friedman
Happy Black History Month!
It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale.
These carbon fiber foldable walking sticks are lightweight and strong. You can fit them in a bag! And they come in 3 great patterns!!!
Store: Bibipins.com
It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale.
These carbon fiber foldable walking sticks are lightweight and strong. You can fit them in a bag! And they come in 3 great patterns!!!
Store: Bibipins.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Happy Black History Month!
It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale.
These carbon fiber foldable walking sticks are lightweight and strong. You can fit them in a bag! And they come in 3 great patterns!!!
Store: Bibipins.com
It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale.
These carbon fiber foldable walking sticks are lightweight and strong. You can fit them in a bag! And they come in 3 great patterns!!!
Store: Bibipins.com
Reposted by Erica Friedman
Red Ogre (@ogre.red) gets rights to your work upon *submission*.
And those rights are ridiculous. They can change your work, not credit you, use your work for advertising, or put it in an anthology.
Don't submit to this one, folks.
And those rights are ridiculous. They can change your work, not credit you, use your work for advertising, or put it in an anthology.
Don't submit to this one, folks.
February 4, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Red Ogre (@ogre.red) gets rights to your work upon *submission*.
And those rights are ridiculous. They can change your work, not credit you, use your work for advertising, or put it in an anthology.
Don't submit to this one, folks.
And those rights are ridiculous. They can change your work, not credit you, use your work for advertising, or put it in an anthology.
Don't submit to this one, folks.
Today on Okazu - Amayo no Tsuki, Volume 11 ( 雨夜の月)
In the aftermath of festivals and summer, Kanon and Saki are asked to pose for photographs, and find themselves confronting their own feelings up close and personal. They each turn to a former frenemy for advice.
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/05/a...
In the aftermath of festivals and summer, Kanon and Saki are asked to pose for photographs, and find themselves confronting their own feelings up close and personal. They each turn to a former frenemy for advice.
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/05/a...
February 5, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Today on Okazu - Amayo no Tsuki, Volume 11 ( 雨夜の月)
In the aftermath of festivals and summer, Kanon and Saki are asked to pose for photographs, and find themselves confronting their own feelings up close and personal. They each turn to a former frenemy for advice.
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/05/a...
In the aftermath of festivals and summer, Kanon and Saki are asked to pose for photographs, and find themselves confronting their own feelings up close and personal. They each turn to a former frenemy for advice.
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/05/a...
Reposted by Erica Friedman
Wow, GL lovers really showed up for this one 👀💦
Due to the overwhelming response to our previously announced event, we’re extending the hours and opening reservations!
🚨Spots are limited, so be sure to RSVP soon!: buff.ly/U8cYN6e
Due to the overwhelming response to our previously announced event, we’re extending the hours and opening reservations!
🚨Spots are limited, so be sure to RSVP soon!: buff.ly/U8cYN6e
January 30, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Wow, GL lovers really showed up for this one 👀💦
Due to the overwhelming response to our previously announced event, we’re extending the hours and opening reservations!
🚨Spots are limited, so be sure to RSVP soon!: buff.ly/U8cYN6e
Due to the overwhelming response to our previously announced event, we’re extending the hours and opening reservations!
🚨Spots are limited, so be sure to RSVP soon!: buff.ly/U8cYN6e
Reposted by Erica Friedman
『はじ百合』こと『はじめての百合スタディーズ』、いよいよ今月末発売です！！ 関連企画も驚きのものからなにからなにまで色々と動きつつあるのでぜひお楽しみに……！！(とイベントや出演などのお声掛けもお待ちしております)
【告知】『はじめての百合スタディーズ』(水上文/中村香住/近藤銀河)でます！人生と共にあった百合を、重なりつつも異なるクィア/フェミニストである三人が語る一冊。
併録の米国百合受容を論じるエリカ・フリードマンの論考、百合の歴史を読み解く品田玲花の論考も百合を論じる上で必読の論考となってます！
www.ohtabooks.com/publish/2026...
併録の米国百合受容を論じるエリカ・フリードマンの論考、百合の歴史を読み解く品田玲花の論考も百合を論じる上で必読の論考となってます！
www.ohtabooks.com/publish/2026...
はじめての百合スタディーズ クィア／フェミニストの視点から - 太田出版
百合オタク×フェミニスト×クィア当事者が 語りつくす、百合批評入門。 女性同士の親密な関係性を描く、百合というジャンル。 その起源から、国内外での多様な受容、そ...中村香住・水上文・近藤銀河著『はじめての百合スタディーズ クィア／フェミニストの視点から』作品案内。／ISBN:9784778341152、2026年2月25日搬入発売。
www.ohtabooks.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:35 AM
『はじ百合』こと『はじめての百合スタディーズ』、いよいよ今月末発売です！！ 関連企画も驚きのものからなにからなにまで色々と動きつつあるのでぜひお楽しみに……！！(とイベントや出演などのお声掛けもお待ちしております)
Reposted by Erica Friedman
Join Fanbase Press for the ‘Comics & Coffee’ Meetup on February 7, 2026, to Bridge the Convention Gap for Industry Pros
Join Fanbase Press for the ‘Comics & Coffee’ Meetup on February 7, 2026, to Bridge the Convention Gap for Industry Pros - Fanbasepress
Since March of 2020, Fanbase Press' weekly Comics & Coffee Zoom sessions have provided comics industry professionals with an opportunity to discuss ways
fanbasepress.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Join Fanbase Press for the ‘Comics & Coffee’ Meetup on February 7, 2026, to Bridge the Convention Gap for Industry Pros
Reposted by Erica Friedman
Democracy Dies
-Jeff Bezos 2/4/2026
-Jeff Bezos 2/4/2026
February 4, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Democracy Dies
-Jeff Bezos 2/4/2026
-Jeff Bezos 2/4/2026
Today on Okazu - #Gal x Gal Yuri, Chapters 1-11.2 on VIZ Manga
Okazu Staff Reviewer @hyperartmarcussan.bsky.social says of this charming Yuri “If you like gals being more than pals, this one is worth smashing that follow button for.” Read it now on Viz.com!
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/04/g...
Okazu Staff Reviewer @hyperartmarcussan.bsky.social says of this charming Yuri “If you like gals being more than pals, this one is worth smashing that follow button for.” Read it now on Viz.com!
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/04/g...
February 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Today on Okazu - #Gal x Gal Yuri, Chapters 1-11.2 on VIZ Manga
Okazu Staff Reviewer @hyperartmarcussan.bsky.social says of this charming Yuri “If you like gals being more than pals, this one is worth smashing that follow button for.” Read it now on Viz.com!
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/04/g...
Okazu Staff Reviewer @hyperartmarcussan.bsky.social says of this charming Yuri “If you like gals being more than pals, this one is worth smashing that follow button for.” Read it now on Viz.com!
okazu.yuricon.com/2026/02/04/g...
Reposted by Erica Friedman
⭐️📣 🌷📣Thanks to everyone who backed or shared this link to our latest and greatest campaign wherein I answer 100 of my favorite, oft-asked and oddball questions about the Comics Biz. Art by the amazing @pjbond.offregister.press www.kickstarter.com/projects/sxb...
100 FAQ On Making Comics
Know the Basics. Avoid the Blunders.
www.kickstarter.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:25 PM
⭐️📣 🌷📣Thanks to everyone who backed or shared this link to our latest and greatest campaign wherein I answer 100 of my favorite, oft-asked and oddball questions about the Comics Biz. Art by the amazing @pjbond.offregister.press www.kickstarter.com/projects/sxb...
Reposted by Erica Friedman
Did you just find out your favorite, super successful author is a piece of crap?
Good news! There are literally hundreds of other, amazing and vibrant writers out there who are pretty rad. Not perfect (who is?) but definitely worth your time.
Good news! There are literally hundreds of other, amazing and vibrant writers out there who are pretty rad. Not perfect (who is?) but definitely worth your time.
February 3, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Did you just find out your favorite, super successful author is a piece of crap?
Good news! There are literally hundreds of other, amazing and vibrant writers out there who are pretty rad. Not perfect (who is?) but definitely worth your time.
Good news! There are literally hundreds of other, amazing and vibrant writers out there who are pretty rad. Not perfect (who is?) but definitely worth your time.
Reposted by Erica Friedman
Witch You Want is our cute yuri game where you help a failgirl witch save her shop—and it's coming to Steam on Valentine's Day!
💜 customize your yuri protag
❤️ brew the best potions you can
💜 save a failing shop
❤️ kiss a cute witch?!
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4253760/...
💜 customize your yuri protag
❤️ brew the best potions you can
💜 save a failing shop
❤️ kiss a cute witch?!
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4253760/...
February 2, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Witch You Want is our cute yuri game where you help a failgirl witch save her shop—and it's coming to Steam on Valentine's Day!
💜 customize your yuri protag
❤️ brew the best potions you can
💜 save a failing shop
❤️ kiss a cute witch?!
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4253760/...
💜 customize your yuri protag
❤️ brew the best potions you can
💜 save a failing shop
❤️ kiss a cute witch?!
Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4253760/...