That said, there are some awesome LGBTQ+ anime couples that serve as positive representations of their respective communities. When a relationship does blossom, they often follow unhealthy dynamics that aren't reflective of real-world relationships, relying instead on yaoi and yuri tropes.
Non-binary anime characters, when they show up at all, often never experience requited love. LGBTQ+ relationships in anime either come across as tender or facetious.
