It's seinen like Madoka and Love Live, not shoujo like Utena, so if you're super turned off just by knowing that the primary audience is male then it's not recommended. Imo I would say that yes, it does transcend that - it's more substantial than Love Live and not exploitative like Madoka - but since I'm the sort of lesbian who actually manages to enjoy some through-and-through otakubait for the yuri bait, I may have softer judgement than you do.