Now, women in anime have enough agency to defy the stereotypes.
A few female characters even stand out because of their daring and outright badass behavior.
Nothing after could ever tarnish Asunas name, as she has proven that she can take care of herself.
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Mitsuri is the Love Hashira who established her own breathing style that represents her perfectly.
Looks can be deceiving, and in this timid slayers case, Mitsuri is not one to mess around.
No other woman could ever come close to the powerhouse that Erza is.
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15Akame
‘Akame ga Kill!’
She is known as Akame of the Demon Sword Murasame, and she works for the infamous Night Raid.
One of Makimas new recruits for her devil-fighting squad, Kobeni appeared initially like any other ordinary devil hunter.
Timid and often easily frightened, Kobeni often gives viewers the wrong impression due to her outward demeanor.
However, it turns out, Kobeni is actually a bit of a badass.
Her harsh demeanor and attitude are due to a complicated and tough childhood.
Not to mention, she is a fierce ghoul who is not to be messed with.
She is a kunoichi of Konohagakure and a medical ninja.
She is close friends with Naruto and Sasuke, having been part of the same team as them.
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There were even points in time when Sakura was predicted to become stronger and more powerful than Tsunade herself.
As a proud and determined mother, Sakura will always be a badass.
She is the daughter of Dr. Briefs, the founder of The Capsule Corporation.
Bulma eventually takes over her father’s company and builds herself a career as an inventor.
Simply put,there is noDragon Ballwithout Bulma.
Although she is a mother and wife, she doesnt let this role define who she is.
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Bulma is amongthe bestDragon Ballcharacters, and her contributions to the franchise are too great to ignore.
Makoto transferred from her previous school to Juuban Public Junior because she got in trouble for starting fights.
Her parents died when she was young, and she learned how to become independent very quickly.
Sailor Jupiter’s powers include the ability to throw thunder and lightning bolts.
She is also a skilled martial artist and has incredible strength.
She doesn’t back down from a fight, even when she is by herself.
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Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village’s leader and strongest ninja.
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