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Think all women in anime are just bobble-headed eye candy? Think again!  While some anime and animations in general have a long way to go in empowering female representation through characters, things are definitely changing!  We put together some of the most badass, smart, funny, and unique female protagonists from different anime series and films for this list, and there was quite a lot to choose from.  It is important to note that “best” does not exclusively imply physical strength, intelligence, or victory. The ladies on this list are the best because of their engaging stories, interesting personalities, powerful character development, and overall theft of our hearts. Now let’s check out 14 Of The Best Female Protagonists In Anime History. 14. Mikasa Ackerman — Attack on Titan  Attack on Titan‘s Mikasa is one of those reserved, stoic characters who doesn’t speak very often and seems to be stuc

Anime is absolutely full of hilarious characters, and if you have one in the driver’s seat of the plot, you’re probably about to have a good time. There are plenty of comic-relief characters in anime, but those aren’t the ones we’re talking about. We’re talking about hilarious characters taking front-and-center. If you’re looking for a main character guaranteed to make you smile, here’s 20 places to start. 1. Yu Narukami (Persona 4: The Animation) In the Persona 4 game, Yu Narukami is the player-character, and you have the choice of his dialogue. In Persona 4: The Animation, the dialogue is basically always chosen to be whatever the most outlandish, sarcastic, or otherwise hilarious option was at the time. The results are magnificent.   2. Gintoki Sakata (Gintama) Gintoki is an unlikely hero, and his unorthodox methods, laid-back attitude, and ironic obsession with Shonen Jump magazine make him one o

Without the noble masters, our favorite anime characters wouldn't turn into what they became today. With that in mind, we count down a list for these badass mentors who trained the favourite anime protagonists to become heroes now they are. 1. Izumi Curtis From Fullmetal Alchemist Though considered as an attractive middle age woman, this lady is a fearsome master for the Elric Brothers as Ed and Al are both terrified at the mere thought of annoying her. She is also capable of using alchemy without a transmutation circle or just by touching her palms together just like her student, Ed.   2. Kamogawa Genji From Hajime no Ippo Not only Takamura and Miyata has the biggest influence to Ippo in terms of boxing, but Kamogawa too inspires our main guy to continue boxing and aim for the top. Still not convinced? How about We say he also seeks to raise a world champion whose boxing is principled on fighting spirit, not just by talent or skill. 3. Genka

There are some anime characters who are already at the top before the series even began. But how about those characters who started from the bottom? It takes talent, will and determination to change their lives to become a much better person than they were before and they deserve a lot of respect and real recognition. Here's the list of top 10 anime protagonists who started a simple and not too pleasant life before becoming the great person they are at the end. 10. Yusuke Urameshi (Yu Yu Hakusho) Yusuke is just a delinquent teenage street fighter with almost had no positive qualities to his character at the start of the series, Yu Yu Hakusho. Surprisingly, over the course of the series, he became a much better person, changing into selfless leader of his team and defender of the Human World.   9. Kurosaki Ichigo (Bleach) Ichigo is a stubborn, short-tempered but strong-willed teenager. He just wanted to protect his family and friends but as the

The battle between a lovable protagonist and his hated archenemy is the basis for a good anime. But once in a while, a rival comes along that is so much more awesome than the main character. Here are the best examples, 10 anime rivals who were totally cooler than the protagonists. 10. Emi Yusa (The Devil is a Part-Timer!) As the world’s most over-achieving hero of all time, Emi gets a special reward for maintaining her rivalry long after the Devil stopped being a devil. Even on the days when Maou is just flipping burgers, Emi is the kind of rival that sneaks around trying to find evidence of his devilry at the MgRonald’s kitchen. That doesn’t change that she’s totally a cool warrior with commendable fighting skill and not an ounce of fear in her soul. 9. Gary Oak (Pokemon) Though he was a self-proclaimed Pokemon genius in the anime with his own sports car and band of cheerleaders, he still got up on time and got an actual