Female anime characters: meet the 10 most popular

In today's text we will talk a little more about the world of anime and the female anime characters that are in it and enchant the public. 

As we've said before, animes are Japanese cartoons that have gradually won over the public and gained a popularity that not even their creators could have imagined, and today they are a sensation all over the world.

Although there are animes that have always been successful here, such as Pokémon, Digimon and Dragon Ball Z, there were many other animes that were not available on TV, so they were better known by fans who were able to access mangas or cable TV channels that showed some.

With the arrival of the internet and its popularization among people of all social classes, anime began to be something closer to people's reality and many children and teenagers discovered a world that gradually became a worldwide obsession.

And one of the coolest things that has happened in recent years is the rise of female characters in TV, cinema and also in anime.

In the past, it was very common for all of these to be led by men and there were few franchises starring strong women. We had some exceptions like Tomb Raider and Resident Evil.

Over the years we have been gifted with The Hunger Games, Divergent, Women's 8, How to Get Away with Murder and even films that made changes by placing the woman as the heroine in the end, as was the case with the recently released The Little Mermaid.

And with cinema and TV full of powerful women, anime would not be left out and it is possible to find extremely strong women who are loved by the public and are extremely popular.

And that's what we're going to talk about today. Throughout the text, we'll talk about 10 female anime characters that are always on everyone's lips and are extremely popular.

10 Most Popular Female Anime Characters

There are thousands of characters that are loved by the public and deserved to appear on the list, but we had to choose the most popular ones and put together a ranking, so we will talk a little more about them too.

Sakura Haruno – Naruto

It's no surprise to anyone that Naruto is one of the most famous animes out there and it has a huge impact on today's pop culture, but did you know that the most popular anime character out there came from Naruto?

The character Sakura was not one of the protagonists at the beginning, but she gained visibility and popularity and today she is part of the team of protagonists alongside Naruto and her name alone is as well known as Naruto's.

Female Anime Characters | Nezuko Kamado – Demon Slayer

Another anime that is extremely popular is Demon Slayer and its protagonist is Nezuko, a young woman who, along with her brother, loses her entire family in an accident involving demons.

During the anime, Nezuko is also transformed into a demon, but she still displays some human emotions, which sets her apart from the others.

Shinobu Kocho – Demon Slayer

And within the top 3, we also have Shinobu who is one of the most important supporting characters within the Demon Slayer anime.

She is part of a demon-slaying gang and is known for being strong and fearless, which happened after seeing her sister die at the hands of demons.

Female anime characters | Nami – One Piece

One of the oldest animes still running, One Piece is always on everyone's lips and has just received a live action adaptation from Netflix.

Nami, also known as Gatuna, is one of the most popular characters in the anime who, despite having a beginning with questionable intentions, ends up joining the crew due to her enviable meteorological skills.

Hinata Hyuga – Naruto

Speaking again about Naruto, besides Sakura we also have Hinata who is one of the main secondary characters in the anime.

She is part of the Hyuga and Uzumaki clan and won the hearts of fans because of her shy, loyal and extremely kind personality.

Female Anime Characters | Zero Two – Darling in the FranXX

An anime not as well-known as the previous ones, Darling in the FranXX has one of the characters most loved by fans, the beloved Zero Two, also known as Code:0002.

In the series, the character is an artificial intelligence that wishes to become human and what most won over fans was the character's development within the anime and how important she became to the story.

Tsunade – Naruto

Naruto marking its presence for the third time in the top 10, we have here Tsunade who is considered a medical ninja and who is also known for blindly trusting the protagonist Naruto and always being ready to help everyone.

She is also known by the name Fifth Fire Shadow or Fifth Hokage.

Female Anime Characters | Nico Robin – One Piece

The seventh crew member to join the Straw Hat Pirates, Nico is an archaeologist who has gradually become one of the most beloved characters in the anime universe.

She is extremely important to the story, as she is the only one of the crew who can decipher the Poneglyphs, which makes all the difference in developing the anime.

Himiko Toga – My Hero Academia

Despite being one of the greatest villains in anime and the main antagonist of My Hero Academia, Himiko is extremely popular among fans and is always among the most popular characters in anime.

She is part of the avant-garde action squad and is a member of the league of villains and despite having several cruel characteristics, she considers herself a normal and good person.

Female Anime Characters | Mikasa Ackerman – Attack on Titan

One of the main protagonists of Attack on Titan, Mikasa lost her parents in an attack carried out by human traffickers, but was rescued by Eren and has lived with him and his family ever since.

When she was older, Mikasa decided to enlist in the army and became a great soldier, being considered the best among the 104 existing battalions.

Conclusion

Now that you’ve met these great female characters and know which ones are the most popular, it’s time to tell us: which one is your favorite? Which one are you most excited to meet?

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