Bad gay rep in anime
10 Best LGBTQ+ Anime Series
With such a diverse range of content, anime bids audiences the chance to connect with all kinds of stories and characters. There are many anime series and movies that contain LGBTQ+ characters. However, much like with Western media, these characters and their stories tend to be either not explicitly part of the Diverse community or not a significant aspect of the anime.
While there are plenty more anime series and characters that provide superb representation for audiences, these are the LGBTQ+ anime series that aren't frightened of being open and proudly focusing on their queer content.
Princess Knight
The oldest and one of the longest-running anime series, Princess Knight started as a manga in the 1950s. The manual grew popular enough to launch an anime adaptation that first aired in 1967.
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As one of the first examples of queer manga/anime, this series tells the story of a baby born with two hearts, one male and one female. Throughout the series, the Princess Knight expresses both male and female gender identities, dressing in representative gendered clothes to stand for this. Playing with gender roles
Why There Are So Many “First” Male lover Disney Characters
It's grow popular to create fun of Disney for having lots of "first" lgbtq+ characters. From LeFou in the live-action Beauty and the Beast (2017) to Ethan Clade in Strange World (2022), Disney has a short and troubled history of LGBTQIA+ representation. LeFou and most of Disney's early queer characters were heavily criticized, but later characters have been surpass received.
Still, five years after LeFou, The Walt Disney Firm announces each fresh LGBTQIA+ character in a Disney clip or TV display as some sort of first for them. Even Ethan Clade was a "first." This has led to plenty of memes, which is fair considering the quality of much of the representation. However, despite the mockery, there is a wonderful reason each homosexual Disney character is considered "first."
Each Gay Disney Personality is First in Its Category
Each gay Disney nature is first in their category. LeFou in Beauty and the Beast had Disney's "first queer moment," apparently referring to him dancing with a male at the termination. Ethan Clade in Strange World was Walt Disney Animation Studios' first homosexual main character. While gay characters had appeared in othe
Do you find it vital to celebrate LGBTQ characters in anime, manga and movies?
Wingstofly#1
Do you find it important to celebrate LGBTQ characters like Haku from Naruto and Nanashi from Samurai 8 ..... I'm asking this to watch how important representation is to you.
BlairFujin#2
Haku was queer? Genuinely asking, it's been almost 20 years at this point since I watched the part of Naruto he was in 'xD
I don't realize if it's important to "celebrate" them but I appreciate them when they're there, especially when they querness can't be denied (for example in Sarazanmai)
LunarScyphozoa#3
Queer representation is pretty damn important, but I don’t know if celebrating means being excited the personality is queer or praising the author for daring make the bold option of adding a gay character, so I won’t say anything until I know which one is meant by celebrating
IndigoShirtProd#4
Haku was queer?
Yes (I think). Yes, because it's implied that Haku is in treasure with Zabuza. But then it's not confirmed that the love between them is romantic, at least from what I recall, from Zabuza's side.
But other than that, Haku was just a feminine pre
Interest Stacks
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:-Author:10
it's my favorite bl, really, the main couple it's so cute and their relationship it's sooo well builded
(plus it's really funny that the protagonist is a fudanshi)
TV, 2018, 24 eps Me:-Author:9
romance it's not the focus here but the relationship between the two main characters it's one of the most beautiful i've ever seen...
beware with the heavy themes that are depicted in this one, like sexual maltreatment and physical violence
TV, 2016, 12 eps Me:-Author:8
yeah I comprehend a lot of people know this one but it's REALLY good, the relationship it's very palpable and nice
besides, it has a very gentle plot and if you like sports anime it's really a win
TV, 2011, 11 eps Me:-Author:8
I just couldn't pass this one... if you like romance with scifi, it's a pleasant try
their relationship it's very real, I liked that
And yeah fortunately we have a (very sweet) explicit kiss
TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:-Author:8
i'm so content to add a yuri anime here! it has a really healthy connection between the mc and her pairing (and funny). I think that
What Superhero Comics Can Learn From Anime About LGBT Representation
Fandom discourse over the past several years has centered around the topic of representation -- in particular, LGBTQA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender nonconforming, queer and asexual). Some people might not think too often about the issue (straight people, in particular), but for many members of the LGBTQA community, superheroes haven't exactly offered stunning representation.
The west is still struggling with queer characters. The east, however, had struggles.
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Despite several missteps then and now, anime has some great LGBTQA characters. Good examples can be found in Ghost in the Shell, Zombie Land Saga, Banana Fish, No. 6, Ouran Host Club and My Hero Academia to name just six recent-ish anime.
So, what can superhero comics learn from anime about LGBTQA representation?
THE WEST'S QUEER PROBLEM
It is important to restate that superhero comics are getting better when it comes to LGBTQA characters. Deadpool has expressed attraction to both genders. Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy are (sometimes) depicted in a healthy relationship. Wiccan and Hulkling