Some of my picks: BanG Dream, Sound Euphonium, and Nana
Frieren seems good
Apothecary Diaries
Journal With Witch, MAO, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Witch Hat Atelier, The Ramparts of Ice, and You and I Are Polar Opposites, just to name a few good ones from this year alone.
Journal With Witch is so good!
I’d also recommend
A Place Further Than the Universe.Oh yeah, I really enjoyed that one.
Second Ramparts of Ice and You and I are Polar Opposites
Bocchi The Rock.
Hmm, it’s difficult.
Moribito has good character development for its woman lead character. And while GitS is definitely a bit male-oriented as a series, I would say that the character development of Motoko is pretty good in each of the series I’ve seen (The movies, Stand alone complex 1 + 2) but still definitely a bit light on character development.
I think it might be a good idea to tell us what series you didn’t like so we know how low the bar is.
I think it might be a good idea to tell us what series you didn’t like so we know how low the bar is.
I find The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya a little below the bar when it comes to portraying women versus IRL.
Haven’t seen mentioned: Hands off my Eizouken, Little Witch Academia, Blue Eye Samurai
Seconding: Bocchi the Rock, Frieren, So I’m a Spider, So What? Ascendance of a Bookworm, and Apothecary Diaries
True, Eizouken was tons of fun. Shame it only got the one season.
Does Spirited Away count? :P
some more obscure picks of mine: Stardust Telepath, Mayonaka Punch, Gunslinger Girl, Do It Yourself!!
(assuming a focus on characterization and not just good shows with prominent female characters)
Some stuff that hasn’t been mentioned yet:
Girls Band Cry. I found the cast really solid, realistic, and relatable.
Land of the Lustrous. Predominantly female world and Phos is a surprisingly deep and relatable character who undergoes a lot of growth.
Isekai Wildcard Picks:
Ascendence of a Bookworm
So I’m a Spider, So What?!
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
The Executioner and Her Way of Life
My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead To Doom
The Saints Magic Power is Omnipotent
Didn’t I Say To Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!
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