On August 14, 2002, I posted the very first post here on Okazu. ^_^

For our fifteenth anniversary I wrote a retrospective history of this site.

Now we are heading towards what will be the 20th anniversary of Okazu, and while I have what I think is a fun way to celebrate, our Okazu patrons also asked for some new goods! Of course that’s fraught, because I can go ahead and get badges or patches or coins and then find, reality check, people really like the idea of them, more than actually getting one. Talking through Patron ideas, I came up with two new t-shirt designs I want to share with you now. These are up on the Yuricon Redbubble store with all the other I Love Yuri (original,  designed by Althea Keaton and Ali Khan) and 100 Years of Yuri, our Okazu Mascot Design and more (you can see all the choices on the Yuricon Store under the Apparel and Goods category!

Today I want to introduce you to two new designs! These are available on shirts and selected goods (the available goods different for each design.)

The Yuri Couples Design proclaims your love for some of the key couples of Yuri history!

This slick shirt can come in up to 19 different colors depending on the style you choose on Redbubble. Everyone who knows Yuri…will know you know Yuri. ^_^

You’ll proudly display the names of:

Simone & Resine from Shiroi Heya no Futari
Haruka & Michiru from Sailor Moon
Anthy & Utena from Revolutionary Girl Utena
Shizuma and Nagisa from Strawberry Panic! 
Mei & Yuzu from Citrus
Kase-san & Yamada from the Kase-san series
Rei & Claire from I’m in Love With the Villainess
Eve & Aoi from Birdie Wing

I know I’m placing a bet with that last couple, but I think it’ll pay off. ^_^

But if just couples aren’t enough for you, the Yuri Hearts Design let’s you wear the entire history of Yuri right there on your shirt!

Again, up to 19 colors, up to size 3XL, in a variety of styles and goods, I think the Yuri heart design came out fantastic. It has series, and couples and key words from our history in one cute word art design!

I’ve gone with a neutral shirt for the example, but this will look great on most colors. Maybe not neons, though, sorry. ^_^;

I hope you like our new line of physical goods to celebrate Okazu.. I’m working on a treasure hunt for our actual birthday. Stay Tuned! ^_^