The Best Modern Anime Starring Women in Leading Roles, Ranked
Female anime characters are among the most beloved. With so many to choose from across all genres, there are characters for every type of interest to love. Many of the most beloved female characters are the stars of their shows. The best anime women in leading roles stand out for their compelling personalities and gripping stories.
Anime women in leading roles are mostly seen in shojo and josei anime, but they are the stars in a growing number of shonen and seinen shows as well. Leading anime women often provide varied perspectives, which can allow for more nuance in a show. The best leading anime women move audiences with their enticing tales.
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Anime women in leading roles are mostly seen in shojo and josei anime, but they are the stars in a growing number of shonen and seinen shows as well. Leading anime women often provide varied perspectives, which can allow for more nuance in a show. The best leading anime women move audiences with their enticing tales.
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The newest female protagonists arent necessarily strong or action-oriented, and often end up underappreciated.
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- 11/16/2024
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