Plenty of great anime have had female leads over the years. These titles boast some of the most interesting you'll encounter.

ceme­nt her status as one of the most loathe­d female characters in shone­n anime. Rachel, a pivotal anime character in Tower of God, underwent a transformation that resonated deeply with anime ...

That kind of origin for "dumb anime protagonists" is old as time. Female leads in shonen are in the minority, yet there are ...

Ichi the Witch's handling of its female characters is tasteful, refreshing, and a great blueprint for how female casts can be ...

Momo Ayase in DanDaDan breaks typical Shōnen female character tropes with relatable and human traits. Many Shōnen anime like DanDaDan are redefining the portrayal of female characters for more ...

Revy from Black Lagoon redefines what it means to be a morally grey female character in anime, making her one of the most ...