Girls Battle and Find Love in New Yuri Anime Inspired by Street Fighter 6

Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games is an exciting new anime that brings the 2023 manga to life, and its title gives a clear hint about its premise. The story revolves around two girls who share a passion for fighting games but find themselves at a girls’ school where gaming is strictly prohibited. They connect over their love for fight sticks. However, unlike the manga, which features a fictional fighting game, the anime showcases the iconic Street Fighter 6.

This shift was announced last year, and it appears the main characters will be using Ryu, Ken, Cammy, and Juri. This clever choice helps viewers easily track the action during the matches. While it may give Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games a bit of a promotional vibe for Street Fighter 6, it likely streamlines the animation process since the team won’t need to create an entirely new game from scratch.

The series is set to debut on July 7, having been pushed back from its initial 2025 release window. The timing of the Street Fighter 6 collaboration is a bit tricky, but with this and the upcoming live-action movie, the franchise is certainly making waves this year, ensuring that Alex’s controversial storyline isn’t the only topic of discussion.