Erica Friedman has posted on her blog a pretty comprehensive list of terminology commonly used when categorizing and criticizing anime and manga in the largely shoujo romance and melodrama genres (understandably, she doesn't touch upon science fiction, fantasy and other shounen-oriented categories in this particular glossary).

She also has an interview on About.com specifically about the yuri genre.

Analyzing the generation of jargon prompts the conclusion that a field of endeavor hasn't come of age until it requires a specialized vocabulary to discuss it properly. The terminology generated by this relatively small literary niche is an indication of its vibrancy, as well as a reflection of the vastness of the medium as a whole.

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