Animated films and television shows often influence the way audiences see themselves and the world around them. From Disney’s first Black princess to one of Marvel’s most powerful mutants, these ...

Though imperfect, Oda’s female characters in One Piece are notable not just for their curves.

Many shonen female anime characters feel more connected to the story than she did, even after she trained under Tsunade and ...

Something that always seems to be contentious among anime fans is how they handle female characters, and it’s easy to see why; not only do many anime neglect their female characters in favor of the ...

Isekai anime lean more towards shonen tropes, with female characters often taking a backseat to the story. However, plenty of ...

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From the realities where Peter Parker has a daughter who follows in his footsteps, to alt-universe variants of his lovers powering up, Spider-Man has a lot of ladies aiding in his cause. He might need ...

Meet Jane. Why does she look so sad? She’s a quirky, lovable, superbly talented cartoon girl who wants nothing more than a role to play in the world of animation. Well, technically she’d love a ...

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