Most of the female characters in the anime have always been used as either love interests or for fan service. They have always been relegated as secondary characters, only there to serve the male lead’s whims.
Female characters, given good writing and enough screen time, can be equally, or sometimes more interesting than male characters. Do you want to know about such anime, too? Here is the list of the top 10 anime series with the best female cast with significant impact on the story.
10Fruits Basket
The acclaimed shoujo written by Natsuki Takaya revolves around a girl who encounters the Sohma family, who had been cursed to turn into Chinese zodiac animals.
This slice-of-life series, with a female lead in the center, features some of the best female characters. Each character is well-written, has significant depth, and is given adequate spotlight so that their struggles and journeys can shine through.
9Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online is based on the original light novel of the same name by Reki Kawahara and follows the future of virtual reality MMORPG. The protagonist and other players get trapped in a deadly game called ‘Sword Art Online.’ The plot focuses on their life-and-death struggle to defeat the final boss so that they can escape from the game.
The anime may not seem like it, but it really has some of the most beautiful and interesting female cast ever. Each heroine has been given their own separate arc to flash out their journey, which is a rare case among most animes.
8Chainsaw Man
How can an anime popular for its female antagonist not have the best female cast? Chainsaw Man is about a lone boy reincarnated as a devil-human hybrid following his death.
The anime is well known for its complex female characters that are sure to leave an imprint on one’s heart. They are not only for the fan service, as some play a pivotal role in driving the plot forward. Along with the protagonist, they retain their own place in the series, which does not fall weak or overshadowed.
7Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Demon Slayer has evolved to be one of the modern worldwide phenomena, finding its spot in the most popular anime. This series follows a boy named Tanjiro Kamado who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after the demons slaughtered his family and his sister was turned into a demon.
The anime often turns heads for its female characters like Shinobu and Mitsuri, who are pretty popular in their own rights. Also, the female cast is shown to break traditional stereotypes and are not subservient to any male characters.
6Bleach
Bleach tells the tale of a boy named Ichigo Kurosaki, who obtains soul reaper power from Rukia Kuchiki, another soul reaper from Soul Society. He then set out to fulfill his new role and protect the world from hollows.
For a shonen anime, Bleach has the most powerful and influential female cast. They range from fighters with fierce personalities to compassionate people with a gentle heart. Each of them, despite their given roles, has managed to shine through and made a special place in the fan’s hearts and minds.
5My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia revolves around the UA, a prestigious institution for those with quirks (a superpower) to become heroes so that they can fight villains rampant in society. It follows the story of a quirkless boy and his journey to become the greatest hero.
This action series gives a lot of screen time to each female character. Be it moralistic heroes, strong pro heroes, or villains with the gripping backstory.
4Attack on Titan
No doubt, Attack On Titan is one of the prominent anime, praised for its mind-blowing battles and plot twists. But you know what more it gets appreciated for? The correct answer is the best-written female characters.
Attack on Titan is set in a world where humanity is trapped inside walls to seek protection from giant monsters called ‘Titans.’ This anime proudly displays a diverse range of females, from the strongest soldiers and genius strategists to the wholesome characters, which is very interesting to watch.
3“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” Stone Ocean
The Stone Ocean Arc of the anime follows the adventures of Jolyne Cujoh, daughter of Jotaro Kujo, who is serving a 15-year sentence. When she and her father are endangered, she forms a group to save him and discover the real culprit.
While men may have taken all the attention in the earlier Jojo series, Stone Ocean clearly paves the way for women to take the stage. Female characters like Jolyne maintain the anime’s popularity with their unconventional style, motives, and excellent character writing.
2Fairy Tail
If anyone wants to watch beautiful female characters taking the lead and bringing down strong enemies, Fairy Tail is the best place for them. The anime revolves around the Fairy Tail guild and the adventures of its wizards as they take on missions and powerful foes.
Each female cast’s circumstances and struggles are depicted perfectly. Female leads are all beautiful and fight on par or even better than male leads.
1Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
This anime has proved that you don’t need a woman with extraordinary powers to show a strong female cast. Fullmetal Alchemist, although it follows the journey of the Elric brothers to restore their bodies, the female characters have good representation and are also relevant to the overall plot.
There are women with various roles-traditional, supporting, and authoritative but all of them are equally important in the story. Further, their writing is not meant to glorify the male characters, which is the best thing about this series.
So these are the top animes with the best female cast ever. Make sure to go and watch them if you still haven’t. Do you have any more suggestions for anime with strong female characters? Don’t worry; we’re always all ears in the comments section.
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