In yuri (female-female romance) media, the “top” (tachi or seme-coded) character is often masculine-leaning, protective, and sexually forward. However, a subversive trope emerges when this top is revealed to be “an illusion” — either a mask worn for safety, a misunderstanding by the other character, or a deliberate deception. This paper asks: Why does this trope recur, and what does it say about real-world lesbian identity and representation?
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Utena dresses as a prince and takes a “top” role with Anthy. The series reveals this as an illusion — Utena is not truly dominant; she is performing a borrowed masculinity. Anthy’s agency eventually overturns the top/bottom structure entirely. In yuri (female-female romance) media, the “top” (tachi
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The top's design, which often features subtle nods to masculine aesthetics, allows individuals to experiment with their style without necessarily identifying as lesbian or queer. This intersection of fashion and identity highlights the complexity of modern self-expression, where individuals can explore different styles and personas without being confined to traditional labels.