Anime, manga, or fanfic that depicts non-explicit lesbian relationships. Usually focuses on the romantic/ loving/ emotional side of the relationship, unlike yuri which focuses on the passionate/ lustful/ physical side. Usually no more than PG-13 rated.
Another method of spelling "shoujo ai". Shoujo ai is a lesbian relationship in anime that is non-erotic. Also see "shoujo ai", without a dash.
By Shalne
Shoujo Ai
A type of anime/manga dealing with girl xgirl love. As shounen ai is about boys in love, shoujo ai is about girls in love. Not hentai
The love of Tenjou Utena and HimemiyaAnthy, from the series Revolutionary Girl Utena, is an example of a shoujo ai-type relationship.
By Stace
Shoujo Ai
While most people think shoujo-ai is a Japanese term, that is incorrect. Shoujo-ai is actually an American term, and is supposed to be the equivelent of what shounen-ai is supposed to be, only with two girls instead of two boys.
In Japan, yuri is the actual term used to represent lesbian relationships, regardless of whether it's sexually explicit or very innocent.
Shoujo ai is somewhat uncommom, most people preferring shounen-ai