Best Anime From The 1980s - Game Rant
Saint Seiya. Outside of Dragon Ball, Saint Seiya is perhaps the most popular '80s anime as it managed to crossover from Japan into Western ...
highly regarded by queer anime fans
Ranma ½ follows the story of Ranma, a boy who gets a curse that makes him turn into a girl whenever he is splashed with cold water. With warm water turning him back into a boy, hilarious antics ensue as Ranma has to deal with a variety of wacky situations. The show is still <anchor>highly regarded by queer anime fans</anchor> to this day for its themes of gender fluidity and breaking the norms of gender roles.
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# Best LGBTQ+ Anime To Watch

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By [Levana Jane Chester-Londt](/author/levana-londt/), [Borealis Capps](/author/linnea-capps/) & [Mark Sammut](/author/msam/)

Updated Aug 24, 2024

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#### Table of contents

Best Anime Movies Of All Time

Best Anime Movies Of All Time [Best Anime Movies](/best-anime-movies/) [Best Anthology Movies](/best-anime-anthology-movies/) [Best Anime Short Films](/best-anime-short-films/)

Best Anime TV Shows Of All Time

Best Anime TV Shows Of All Time [Best Anime Series](/best-anime-series-of-all-time-shonen-shojo-seinen-josei-kodomomuke/) [Best Anime OVAs](/best-anime-ova-ranked/) [Best Anime ONA](/best-anime-ona-series/) [Best Anime ONA](/best-anime-ona-series/)

Best Anime On Every Streaming Platform

Best Anime On Every Streaming Platform

Best Anime On Crunchyroll

Best Anime On Crunchyroll [Best Series](/best-anime-crunchyroll/) [Best Movies](/crunchyroll-best-anime-movies/)

Best Anime On HIDIVE

Best Anime On HIDIVE [Best Movies](/best-anime-movies-hidive/) [Best Series](/best-anime-hidive-action-adventure/) [Best Comedy Series](/best-comedy-anime-hidive/)

Best Anime On Amazon Prime Video

Best Anime On Amazon Prime Video [Best Series & Movies](/best-anime-amazon-prime-video/)

Best Anime On Max

Best Anime On Max [Best Movies](/best-anime-movies-stream-hbo-max/) [Best Series](/best-anime-series-stream-hbo-max/)

Best Anime On Hulu

Best Anime On Hulu [Best Series & Movies](/best-anime-stream-hulu/)

Best Anime On Netflix

Best Anime On Netflix [Best Series](/best-anime-series-netflix-ranked/)

Best Anime On TubiTV

Best Anime On TubiTV [Best Movies](/best-anime-movies-tubi/) [Best Series](/best-anime-series-tubi/)

Free Anime On Youtube

Free Anime On Youtube [Best Series](/best-free-anime-on-youtube/)

2025 Anime

2025 Anime [Isekai](/new-isekai-anime-2025/)

Airing & Upcoming 2024 Anime

Airing & Upcoming 2024 Anime [Harem](/new-harem-anime-2024-upcoming/) [Horror](/every-new-horror-anime-2024/) [Isekai](/new-isekai-anime-2024-upcoming/) [Romance](/new-romance-anime-2024-upcoming/)

Best Anime Of 2023

Best Anime Of 2023 [Best Anime Of 2023](/best-2023-anime-series/) [Best Original 2023 Anime](/best-original-2023-anime-not-adaptations/) [Best Original 2023 Anime](/best-original-2023-anime-not-adaptations/)

Characters

Characters [Female Characters](/best-female-anime-characters-2023/) [Male Characters](/best-male-anime-characters-2023/) [Villains](/best-anime-villains-2023/) [Strongest Isekai Anime Protagonists](/strongest-isekai-anime-protagonists-2023/) [Strongest Isekai Anime Protagonists](/strongest-isekai-anime-protagonists-2023/) [Strongest Shonen Anime Protagonists](/strongest-shonen-anime-protagonists-of-2023/) [Strongest Shonen Anime Protagonists](/strongest-shonen-anime-protagonists-of-2023/)

Genres/Demographics

Genres/Demographics [Comedy](/best-comedy-anime-2023-funniest/) [Isekai](/best-isekai-anime-2023/) [Romance](/best-romance-anime-2023-love-stories/) [Sports](/best-sports-anime-of-2023-ranked/) [Sci-Fi](/best-sci-fi-anime-2023/) [Shonen](/best-shonen-anime-2023/) [Shoujo](/best-shoujo-anime-2023/) [Slice of Life](/best-slice-of-life-anime-2023/)

Manga

Manga [Best Selling Manga](/best-selling-manga-2023/) [Best New Horror Manga](/best-new-horror-manga-2023/)

Best New Manga Of 2023

Best New Manga Of 2023 [Horror](/best-new-horror-manga-2023/) [Isekai](/best-isekai-manga-started-2023/) [Romance](/best-new-romance-manga-2023/) [Seinen](/best-new-seinen-manga-started-2023/) [Shonen Jump](/best-shonen-jump-manga-2023/)

Best Manga That Ended In 2023

Best Manga That Ended In 2023 [Horror](/best-horror-manga-ended-2023/) [Isekai](/best-isekai-manga-ended-2023/) [Romance](/best-romance-manga-that-ended-in-2023-ranked/) [Seinen](/best-seinen-manga-ended-2023-ranked/) [Shonen](/best-shonen-manga-ending-2023/) [Slice of Life](/best-slice-life-manga-ended-2023/)

[Best New Shonen Jump Manga](/best-shonen-jump-manga-2023/) [Best Seinen Manga That Ended](/best-seinen-manga-ended-2023-ranked/) [Best Shonen Manga That Ended](/best-shonen-manga-ending-2023/) [Best Slice Of Life Manga That Ended](/best-slice-life-manga-ended-2023/)

Light Novels

Light Novels

Best New Light Novels Of 2023

Best New Light Novels Of 2023 [Isekai](/best-new-isekai-light-novels-2023/)

Best Light Novels That Ended In 2023

Best Light Novels That Ended In 2023 [Isekai](/best-isekai-light-novels-ended-2023/) [Romance](/best-romance-light-novels-ended-2023/)

Best Of 2022

Best Of 2022 [Best Anime Of 2022](/best-anime-2022/) [Underrated 2022 Anime](/most-underrated-anime-2022/)

Characters

Characters [Female Characters](/best-female-anime-characters-2022-ranked/) [Funniest Characters](/best-funniest-anime-characters-2022/) [Male Characters](/best-male-anime-characters-2022-ranked/) [Villains](/best-anime-villains-2022/)

Genres

Genres [Action](/best-action-anime-2022-ranked/) [Comedy](/best-comedy-anime-2022-funniest/) [Isekai](/best-isekai-anime-2022/) [Romance](/best-romance-anime-2022-ranked/) [Sci-Fi](/best-sci-fi-anime-2022/) [Seinen](/best-seinen-anime-2022/) [Shojo](/best-shojo-anime-2022/) [Shonen](/best-shonen-anime-2022/) [Slice Of Life](/best-slice-of-life-anime-2022/) [Sports](/best-sports-anime-2022/)

OPs & EDs

OPs & EDs [Endings](/best-anime-ending-songs-2022-ranked/) [Openings](/best-anime-opening-songs-2022/)

Best Anime Per Genre & Themes

Best Anime Per Genre & Themes [Action](/best-action-anime/) [Adventure](/best-adventure-anime/) [Avant Garde](/best-avant-garde-anime/) [Battle Shonen (With No Filler)](/best-battle-shonen-anime-no-filler/) [Biographies](/best-anime-biographies/) [Biopunk](/best-biopunk-anime-ranked/) [Biopunk](/best-biopunk-anime-ranked/) [Comedy](/best-comedy-anime-series/) [Cosmic Horror](/best-cosmic-horror-anime-ranked/) [Cosmic Horror](/best-cosmic-horror-anime-ranked/) [Cyberpunk](/best-cyberpunk-anime/) [Dark Fantasy Isekai](/best-dark-fantasy-isekai-anime/) [Dark Romance](/best-dark-romance-anime/) [Dystopian](/best-dystopian-anime/) [Fantasy](/best-fantasy-anime-to-watch/) [Gender-Bender](/best-gender-bender-anime-ranked/) [Harem](/best-harem-anime-of-all-time/) [Heist](/best-heist-anime/) [Horror](/best-horror-anime-to-watch/) [Horror-Comedies](/best-horror-comedies-anime/) [Historical](/best-historical-anime-to-watch/) [Idol](/best-idol-anime-to-watch/) [Isekai](/best-isekai-anime-to-watch-ranked/) [Isekai Villainess](/best-isekai-villainess-anime-ranked/) [Iyashikei](/best-iyashikei-healing-anime/) [Magical Boy](/best-magical-boy-anime/) [Magical Girl](/best-magical-girl-anime-to-watch/) [Magic Realism](/best-magic-realism-anime/) [Mecha](/best-mecha-anime-to-watch/) [Medical](/best-medical-anime/) [Music](/best-music-anime/) [Mystery](/best-mystery-anime-to-watch/) [Police](/10-best-police-anime-ranked/) [Parody](/best-parody-anime-of-all-time/) [Psychedelic](/best-psychedelic-anime/) [Psychedelic](/best-psychedelic-anime/) [Psychological](/best-psychological-anime-to-watch/) [Reincarnation](/best-reincarnation-anime-that-not-isekai/) [Reverse Harem](/best-reverse-harem-anime/) [Romance Series](/best-romance-anime-to-watch/) [Romance Movies](/best-romance-anime-films-ranked/) [Samurai](/best-samurai-anime-ranked/) [Sci-Fi](/best-sci-fi-anime-to-watch/) [Slice of Life](/best-slice-life-anime-to-watch/) [Sports](/best-sports-anime-to-watch/) [Steampunk Anime](/best-steampunk-anime-ranked/) [Supernatural](/best-supernatural-anime-to-watch/) [Survival Game](/best-survival-game-anime-manga/) [War](/best-war-anime/) [Wuxia](/best-wuxia-anime-ranked/)

Best Anime Per Demographic

Best Anime Per Demographic [Kids](/best-anime-to-watch-with-kids/) [Josei](/best-josei-anime-ranked/) [Seinen](/best-seinen-anime-time/) [Seinen (Darkest)](/darkest-seinen-anime/) [Shojo](/best-shojo-anime-to-watch/) [Shojo (Darkest)](/darkest-shojo-anime-of-all-time/) [Shonen](/best-shonen-anime-to-watch/) [Shonen (Darkest)](/darkest-shonen-anime-of-all-time/) [Shonen Isekai](/best-shonen-isekai-anime-manga/) [Shonen Isekai](/best-shonen-isekai-anime-manga/)

Best Anime Per Decade

Best Anime Per Decade [1960s](/best-anime-1960s/) [1970s](/best-70s-anime/) [1980s](/best-80s-anime/) [1990s](/best-90s-anime/) [2000s](/best-anime-2000s/) [2010s](/best-2010s-anime/) [Multiple Decades](/best-anime-produced-seasons-multiple-decades/)

Best English Dubs

Best English Dubs [Comedy](/best-comedy-dub-anime-ranked/) [Isekai](/isekai-anime-with-best-english-dubs/) [Romance](/romance-anime-with-best-english-dubs/) [Sci-Fi](/sci-fi-anime-best-english-dubs/) [Seinen](/best-english-dub-seinen-anime/) [Shojo](/best-english-dub-shojo-anime-ranked/) [Shonen](/battle-shonen-anime-best-english-dubs/)

Best Anime Per Studio

Best Anime Per Studio [A-1 Pictures](/best-anime-by-a1-pictures/) [Brain's Base](/brains-base-best-anime/) [CloverWorks](/best-cloverworks-anime/) [Doga Kobo](/best-anime-doga-kobo-ranked/) [GoHands](/gohands-best-anime/) [Gonzo](/best-gonzo-anime/) [J.C.Staff](/best-jc-staff-anime-way-househusband/) [Kinema Citrus](/best-anime-kinema-citrus-ranked/) [Kinema Citrus](/best-anime-kinema-citrus-ranked/) [Kyoto Animation](/best-anime-kyoto-animation/) [Madhouse](/best-anime-by-madhouse-ranked/) [MAPPA](/best-anime-mappa-studio/) [OLM](/best-anime-olm/) [Pierrot](/best-studio-pierrot-anime-ranked/) [Satelight](/best-anime-satelight-ranked/) [Production I.G](/best-anime-production-ig/) [Shaft](/best-anime-shaft/) [Shin-Ei Animation](/best-anime-shin-ei-animation-ranked/) [Studio Bones](/best-anime-studio-bones/) [Studio Deen](/best-anime-studio-deen/) [Studio Feel](/best-anime-studio-feel/) [Studio Ghibli](/beautiful-studio-ghibli-movies/) [Studio Trigger](/best-studio-trigger-anime-ranked/) [Sunrise](/best-sunrise-anime-ranked/) [TMS Entertainment](/best-anime-by-tms-entertainment/) [Toei Animation](/best-toei-animation-anime/) [Ufotable](/best-ufotable-anime-series-ranked/)

Best Anime Per Director

Best Anime Per Director [Hayao Miyazaki](/hayao-miyazakis-anime-movies-ranked-according-metacritic/) [Hideaki Anno](/best-anime-hideaki-anno/) [Isao Takahata](/best-anime-directed-isao-takahata/) [Katsuhiro Otomo](/best-anime-katsuhiro-otomo/) [Mamoru Hosoda](/mamoru-hosoda-best-anime-movies/) [Mamoru Oshii](/best-anime-by-mamoru-oshii/) [Satoshi Kon](/every-satoshi-kon-anime-ranked/)

Best Anime Per Source Material

Best Anime Per Source Material [Anime Remakes](/best-anime-remakes/) [CLAMP Manga](/best-anime-clamp-manga/) [Fairy Tales](/best-anime-based-fairy-tales/)

Games

Games [Fighting Games](/best-anime-based-on-fighting-games/) [Franchises](/anime-based-on-video-games/) [JRPGs](/best-anime-based-jrpgs/) [Nintendo Games](/nintendo-games-best-animated-series/) [Persona](/best-persona-anime-manga/) [Persona](/best-persona-anime-manga/) [Platformers](/best-anime-based-on-platform-games/) [OVAs](/games-anime-ovas-adaptations/)

[Light Novels](/best-anime-based-light-novels/) [Live-Action Movies Based On Anime](/best-live-action-movies-anime-adaptations/) [Manhwa](/best-anime-based-on-manhwa/)

Mythology

Mythology [Egyptian](/best-egyptian-mythology-anime/) [Greek](/best-anime-inspiration-greek-mythology/) [Norse](/best-anime-inspiration-norse-mythology/)

[Novels](/anime-based-on-novels/) [Songs](/anime-based-songs/) [Urban Legends](/best-anime-based-urban-legends/) [Visual Novels](/best-anime-based-on-visual-novels/) [Western Comics](/best-anime-based-western-comics/)

Best Anime Per Setting

Best Anime Per Setting

City, Country, Continent, & Planet

City, Country, Continent, & Planet [Europe](/best-anime-set-in-europe/) [Mars](/best-anime-manga-set-mars/) [The Moon](/8-best-anime-manga-set-on-the-moon/) [Not Set In Japan](/best-anime-movies-not-set-in-japan/) [Tokyo](/best-anime-about-living-in-tokyo/) [United Kingdom](/best-anime-set-uk/) [United States](/best-anime-set-in-united-states/)

Unique Locations & Settings

Unique Locations & Settings [The Afterlife](/best-great-anime-settings-afterlife/) [All-Boys Schools](/best-anime-set-all-boys-school/) [All-Girls Schools](/best-anime-set-all-girls-school/) [Boarding Schools](/best-anime-set-boarding-schools/) [Gothic Castles](/best-anime-set-gothic-castles/) [Jungle](/best-jungle-anime/) [Magic Academy](/best-magic-academy-anime/) [Otome Games](/best-isekai-anime-manga-otome-game-settings/) [Post-Apocalyptic Shonen](/best-post-apocalyptic-shonen-anime-ranked/) [Prisons](/best-anime-manga-prison-setting/) [Ships](/best-anime-set-on-ships/) [Spaceships](/best-anime-set-spaceship/)

Best Anime Per Time Period

Best Anime Per Time Period [15th Century](/best-anime-set-15th-century/) [16th Century](/best-anime-set-in-16th-century/) [17th Century](/best-anime-set-in-17th-century/) [18th Century](/best-anime-set-18th-century/) [19th Century](/best-anime-set-19th-century/) [22nd Century](/best-anime-set-22nd-century/) [Edo Period](/best-edo-period-anime/)

Best Anime About...

Best Anime About... [Angels & Demons](/best-angels-demons-anime/) [Angels & Demons](/best-angels-demons-anime/) [Anime & Manga](/best-anime-about-anime/) [Basic Life Skills](/anime-focus-basic-life-skills/) [Basketball](/the-best-basketball-anime-manga/) [Basketball](/the-best-basketball-anime-manga/) [Board Games](/best-board-game-anime/) [Boxing](/best-anime-about-boxing/) [Bullying](/great-anime-tackle-bullying/) [Cars & Racing](/best-cars-racing-anime-to-watch/) [Cooking](/best-cooking-anime-to-watch/) [Cosplay](/best-anime-shows-about-cosplay/) [Cozy](/best-cozy-anime/) [Dating Sims](/best-anime-about-dating-sims/) [Delinquents](/best-anime-about-delinquents/) [Dreams](/best-motivational-anime-dreams-working-hard/) [Dungeons](/best-dungeons-in-anime/) [Exorcism](/jujutsu-kaisen-exorcism-anime/) [Farming](/best-farming-anime/) [Food (Isekai)](/best-isekai-anime-manga-about-food/) [Food (Isekai)](/best-isekai-anime-manga-about-food/) [Fiber Arts](/best-fiber-arts-anime-manga/) [Fictional Sports](/best-anime-fictional-sports/) [Gambling](/best-gambling-anime/) [Girls With Guns](/best-girls-with-guns-anime/) [Japanese Folklore](/best-anime-about-japanese-folklore/) [Japanese History](/best-anime-learn-japanese-history/) [LGBTQ+](/lgbt-lgbtq-queer-anime/) [Monster Of The Week Stories](/best-anime-weekly-monster-stories/) [Monster Slaying](/best-anime-slaying-monsters/) [Monster Taming](/best-anime-about-monster-taming/) [Natural Disasters](/best-anime-natural-disasters/) [NEETs](/best-anime-about-neets/) [Nonlinear Stories](/best-anime-nonlinear-stories/) [Otaku Culture](/best-anime-otaku-culture/) [Overpowered Main Characters](/best-anime-overpowered-main-characters/) [Revenge](/best-revenge-anime/) [Rock Music](/best-anime-for-rock-music-fans/) [School Clubs](/best-school-club-anime/) [Serial Killers](/best-anime-about-serial-killers/) [Soccer](/best-soccer-anime-manga-ranked/) [Space Exploration](/best-space-exploration-anime/) [Step-Sibling Romance](/best-step-sibling-romance-anime/) [Superheroes](/best-super-hero-anime-to-watch/) [Time-Loop](/best-time-loop-anime/) [Unconventional Superpowers](/great-anime-about-unconventional-superpowers-abilities/) [Unique Supernatural Mythologies](/anime-that-explores-unique-supernatural-mythologies/) [Women's Sports](/best-womens-sports-anime/)

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Characters/Protagonists

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Best Anime Characters

Best Anime Characters

Animals

Animals [Cats](/best-anime-cats/) [Dragons](/best-anime-dragons/) [Isekai Animal Companions](/best-animal-companions-isekai-anime/) [Isekai Animal Companions](/best-animal-companions-isekai-anime/) [Pets](/most-iconic-anime-pets/) [Pigs](/most-iconic-anime-pigs/) [Rabbits](/best-anime-rabbits/) [Rats](/best-anime-rats/)

Archetypes

Archetypes

Dandere

Dandere [Male](/anime-best-dandere-male-characters/) [Female](/anime-best-dandere-female-characters/)

Deredere

Deredere [Male](/anime-best-deredere-male-characters/) [Female](/anime-best-deredere-female-characters/)

Himedere

Himedere [All Characters](/anime-best-himedere-characters/)

Himedere

Himedere [All Characters](/anime-best-himedere-characters/)

Kuudere

Kuudere [Male](/anime-best-kuudere-male-characters/) [Female](/anime-best-kuudere-female-characters/)

Nemuidere

Nemuidere [Male](/best-male-nemuidere-anime-characters/) [Female](/anime-most-iconic-nemuidere-female-characters/)

Oujidere

Oujidere [All Characters](/anime-best-oujidere-characters/)

Oujidere

Oujidere [All Characters](/anime-best-oujidere-characters/)

Tsundere

Tsundere [Male](/anime-best-tsundere-male-characters/) [Female](/anime-best-tsundere-girls-female-characters/)

Yandere

Yandere [Male](/anime-best-yandere-male-characters/) [Female](/anime-best-yandere-girls-female-characters/)

[Underrated -Dere Archetypes](/underrated-dere-archetypes-anime/)

Birthday

Birthday [February](/most-iconic-anime-characters-born-february/) [March](/best-anime-characters-born-march/) [April](/best-anime-characters-born-april/) [May](/best-anime-characters-born-may/) [June](/best-anime-characters-born-june/)

Family

Family [Mothers](/best-anime-moms-ranked/) [Fathers](/best-anime-dads-ranked/) [Brothers](/most-lovable-anime-brothers-ranked/) [Sisters](/best-anime-sisters/) [Twins](/anime-iconic-twins/) [Grandmothers](/strongest-anime-grandmothers-ranked/) [Grandfathers](/strongest-anime-grandfathers/) [Stepmothers](/best-anime-stepmoms/) [Stepfathers](/best-anime-stepfathers/) [Stepsisters](/best-anime-stepsisters/) [Worst Sons](/worst-anime-sons/) [Worst Sons](/worst-anime-sons/) [Worst Stepbrothers](/worst-anime-stepbrothers/)

Hair

Hair

Male

Male [Bald](/best-bald-anime-characters/) [Blonde Hair](/best-male-blonde-characters-in-anime/) [Brown Hair](/anime-best-male-characters-brown-hair/) [White Hair](/best-male-anime-characters-with-white-hair/) [Red Hair](/best-male-redheaded-characters-anime/)

Female

Female [Black Hair](/most-iconic-anime-girls-black-hair/) [Blue Hair](/anime-girls-blue-hair-bluenette/) [Brown Hair](/best-female-anime-characters-with-brown-hair/) [Pink Hair](/iconic-anime-girls-pink-hair/) [Red Hair](/best-anime-girls-red-hair/) [White Hair](/anime-most-iconic-anime-girls-white-hair/) [Pigtails](/best-female-anime-characters-pigtails/)

Mythological & Supernatural

Mythological & Supernatural [Alien Boys](/best-anime-alien-boys-ranked/) [Alien Girls](/most-iconic-anime-alien-girls/) [Androids](/best-anime-androids/) [Angels](/best-anime-angels/) [Cat Boys](/best-anime-cat-boys/) [Cat Girls](/best-iconic-anime-catgirls/) [Fairies](/best-anime-fairies-characters/) [Female Vampires](/best-female-anime-vampires/) [Familiars](/most-powerful-isekai-anime-familiars/) [Fox Demons](/most-iconic-fox-demons-anime-ranked/) [Ghosts](/best-most-iconic-ghosts-anime/) [Giants](/best-anime-giants/) [Isekai Gods & Goddesses](/best-gods-goddesses-isekai-anime/) [Kitsune](/best-anime-kitsune-fox/) [Zombies](/best-anime-zombies/)

Nationality

Nationality [American](/anime-best-american-characters/) [British](/anime-best-british-characters/) [French](/anime-best-french-characters/) [Italian](/anime-best-iconic-italian-characters/) [Non-Japanese Characters (Romance Anime)](/best-non-japanese-characters-romance-anime/)

Powers & Abilities

Powers & Abilities [Burdened By Their Powers](/anime-characters-burdened-powers/) [Burdened By Their Powers](/anime-characters-burdened-powers/) [Copying Superpowers](/best-anime-characters-copying-powers/) [Darkness Manipulation](/iconic-anime-charcaters-who-can-manipulate-darkness/) [Dream Manipulation](/best-anime-characters-who-manipulate-dreams/) [Electricity](/greatest-anime-villains-control-electricity/) [Fire Powers](/iconic-anime-heroes-with-fire-powers/) [Ice Powers](/best-iconic-anime-characters-with-ice-powers/) [Powerful Old Men](/strongest-anime-old-men/) [Powerful Old Women](/powerful-anime-old-women/) [Overpowered Isekai Female Characters](/best-overpowered-female-characters-isekai-anime/) [Sand Powers](/best-anime-characters-control-sand/) [Shapeshifters](/most-iconic-anime-shapeshifters/) [Shonen Female Characters](/shonen-anime-most-powerful-female-characters/) [Sound](/anime-characters-control-sounds/) [Telekinetic Abilities](/anime-with-telekinetic-abilities/) [Time Manipulation](/best-anime-characters-who-manipulate-time/) [Wood-Based Superpowers](/best-anime-characters-wood-based-powers/)

Professions

Professions [Actors](/best-anime-actors/) [Announcers](/best-anime-announcers/) [Archaeologists](/anime-archaeologists-iconic/) [Assassins](/anime-best-assassins/) [Bodyguards](/best-iconic-anime-bodyguards/) [Bounty Hunters](/most-iconic-bounty-hunters-anime/) [Butlers](/anime-butlers-best/) [Detectives](/best-anime-detectives/) [Exorcists](/best-anime-exorcists/) [Headmasters](/best-anime-headmasters-ranked/) [Hosts](/anime-best-host-characters/) [Idol Groups](/most-iconic-anime-idol-groups/) [Kid Detectives](/most-iconic-kid-detectives-anime/) [Lawyers](/best-most-iconic-anime-lawyers/) [Librarians](/most-iconic-anime-librarians/) [Maids](/most-iconic-anime-maids/) [Mechanics](/most-iconic-anime-mechanics/) [Merchants Or Traders](/isekai-anime-manga-protagonists-reincarnated-merchants-traders/) [Merchants Or Traders](/isekai-anime-manga-protagonists-reincarnated-merchants-traders/) [Nurses](/best-anime-nurses/) [Singers](/best-anime-singers/) [Teachers](/most-iconic-anime-teachers/)

Protagonists

Protagonists [Animal Protagonists](/best-anime-with-animal-protagonists/) [Antihero Manhwa Protagonists](/best-antihero-manhwa-protagonists/) [Criminals](/best-anime-criminal-protagonists/) [Detective](/best-isekai-anime-manga-detective-protagonists/) [Don't Hesitate To Kill](/isekai-anime-manga-protagonists-who-dont-hesitate-to-kill/) [Female Protagonists](/best-anime-with-female-protagonists/) [Final Forms Of Shonen Protagonists](/shonen-protagonists-best-final-forms/) [Funniest Shonen Protagonists](/funniest-shonen-anime-protagonists-ranked/) [Gundam](/gundam-best-protagonists-franchise-ranked/) [Hero Is A Monster](/best-anime-monster-heroes/) [Heroes Seeking Revenge](/best-isekai-anime-manga-with-heroes-seeking-revenge/) [High Kill Counts](/anime-protagonists-high-kill-counts/) [Isekai Child Protagonists](/best-isekai-anime-with-child-protagonists/) [Isekai Protagonists That Make Clever Use Of Boring Powers](/isekai-anime-protagonists-clever-use-boring-powers/) [Isekai Protagonists Reincarnated As Royalty](/isekai-anime-manga-with-protagonists-reincarnated-as-royalty/) [Isekai Protagonists Who Navigate Intricate Political Plots](/best-isekai-anime-manga-where-protagonists-must-navigate-intricate-political-plots/) [Isekai Protagonists Who Struggle With Language Barriers](/isekai-anime-manga-protagonists-struggle-language-barriers/) [Isekai Protagonists Who Make Difficult Choices](/isekai-anime-manga-protagonists-difficult-choices/) [Isekai With Reincarnated Protagonists](/best-isekai-anime-reincarnated-protagonists-main-characters/) [Isekai With Reincarnated Protagonists](/best-isekai-anime-reincarnated-protagonists-main-characters/) [Middle-aged Protagonists](/best-anime-with-middle-aged-protagonists/) [Male MCs In Harem Anime](/harem-anime-best-male-protagonists/) [Most Powerful Manhwa Protagonists](/strongest-manhwa-protagonists/) [Non-Japanese Isekai Protagonists](/best-isekai-anime-manga-not-japanese-protagonists/) [Protagonists Use Forbidden Magic](/anime-protagonists-use-forbidden-magic/) [Reluctant Heroes](/best-anime-with-reluctant-heroes/) [Reluctant Isekai Heroes](/best-isekai-anime-reluctant-heroes/) [Romance Anime Where Protagonist Dies](/romance-anime-manga-protagonist-dies/) [Seinen Protagonists](/iconic-seinen-anime-heroes-ranked/) [Shonen Anime Where The Protagonist Dies](/shonen-anime-manga-where-protagonist-dies/) [Strongest Isekai Protagonists](/strongest-isekai-anime-protagonists/) [Smartest Isekai Protagonists](/smartest-isekai-anime-protagonists/) [Smartest Shonen Protagonists](/intelligent-shonen-anime-protagonist-ranked/) [Sports Anime](/best-sports-anime-protagonists/) [Trapped In Books](/best-isekai-anime-manga-where-protagonist-trapped-in-book/)

Roles

Roles [Archers](/anime-most-iconic-archers/) [Axe Wielders](/best-anime-axe-wielders/) [Battle Mages](/best-anime-battle-mages/) [Beastmasters](/best-iconic-anime-beastmasters/) [Blue Mages](/best-blue-mages-in-anime/) [Bikers](/best-anime-bikers/) [Cowboys](/best-anime-cowboys/) [Dark Magical Girls](/best-dark-magical-girls-anime/) [Demon Kings](/best-demon-kings-anime/) [Double Agents](/best-double-agents-anime/) [Gangsters](/best-anime-gangsters/) [Ghost Hunters](/anime-best-ghost-hunters/) [Gods](/strongest-gods-anime/) [Inventors](/best-anime-inventors/) [Knights](/most-iconic-anime-knights/) [Lancers](/best-anime-lancers/) [Leaders](/best-leaders-anime/) [Ninja](/best-anime-ninjas/) [Pirates](/best-pirates-anime/) [Ronin](/best-anime-ronin/) [Sages](/anime-best-sages/) [Samurai](/best-anime-samurai/) [Shield Heroes](/best-shield-heroes-anime/) [Shrine Maidens](/most-iconic-anime-shrine-maidens/) [Snipers](/best-anime-snipers/) [Sports Captains](/most-iconic-sports-anime-captains/) [Student Council Presidents](/best-most-iconic-student-council-presidents-anime/) [Swordswomen](/best-swordswomen-anime-ranked/) [Sword Wielders](/best-anime-sword-wielders/) [Tacticians](/best-anime-tacticians/) [Wizards](/anime-best-wizards/)

Royalty

Royalty [Kings](/anime-best-kings/) [Queens](/most-iconic-queens-anime/) [Princes](/best-iconic-princes-anime/) [Princesses](/best-princesses-anime-ranked/) [Princesses (Isekai Anime & Manga)](/best-isekai-anime-manga-princess-protagonists/)

Villains

Villains [Best Villains](/best-anime-villains/) [Evil Alter Egos](/anime-best-evil-alter-egos/) [Female Villains In Isekai Anime](/best-female-villains-isekai-anime/) [Final Forms Of Shonen Villains](/shonen-anime-villains-best-final-forms/) [Horror Anime](/best-female-villains-horror-anime/) [Isekai Villains Who Have A Point](/isekai-anime-villains-have-point/) [Master Manipulators](/manipulative-anime-villains/) [Manhwa Villains](/best-manhwa-villains/) [Smartest Shonen Villains](/most-intelligent-shonen-anime-villains/) [Villains Who Have A Point](/anime-villains-who-have-a-point/)

Misc.

Misc. [Anime Amnesiacs](/best-anime-amnesiacs/) [Anime Protagonists That Are Ghosts](/ghost-anime-protagonists/) [Bookworms](/best-anime-bookworms/) [Duos](/anime-best-duos/) [Dwarf Characters In Isekai Anime](/best-dwarf-characters-in-isekai-anime/) [Enemies Turned Friends](/most-iconic-enemies-turned-friends-anime/) [Fearless Anime Women](/most-fearless-anime-women/) [Friends Turned Enemies](/most-iconic-friends-turned-enemies-anime/) [Gamer Boys](/most-iconic-anime-gamer-boys/) [Gamer Girls](/most-iconic-anime-gamer-girls/) [Guitarists](/best-anime-guitarists/) [Gyaru](/best-gyaru-girls-anime/) [Impostors](/most-iconic-anime-impostors/) [Relatable Introverts](/most-relatable-anime-introverts/) [Rivals](/most-iconic-anime-rivals/) [Scars](/best-scarred-anime-characters/) [Sports Teams](/best-anime-sports-teams/)

Table of contents

### Key Takeaways

- Japan has amazing LGBTQ+ representation in media like anime, with shows like Yuri on Ice being popular among fans.
- Shows like Senpai is an Otokonoko defy classification and tackle gender themes rarely touched upon in the industry.
- Anime like Land of the Lustrous feature non-binary representation, which is incredibly rare and appreciated by viewers.

From fantastic gay movies like _Doukyuusei_ to manga like _The Bride Was A Boy_, Japan is no stranger to amazing LGBTQ+ representation in media and stories. This extends to anime series as well with shows like _Yuri on Ice_ and _Revolutionary Girl Utena_ being extremely popular among fans.

During Pride or any other time of the year, it can be meaningful to connect with characters and stories for those in the [LGBTQ+](https://gamerant.com/tag/lgbtq/) community. While there are many shows out there that qualify, some stand out above the rest for their impressive representation of gender and sexual minorities.

_**Updated on August 24, 2024, by Mark Sammut:** The Summer 2024 season has two **LGBTQ+ anime** that are worth seeking out by anyone craving these types of stories. Twilight Out of Focus continues the (fairly) recent uptick in quality BL anime, delivering another thoughtful and character-driven story. The quarter's other show deserves a special mention._

## 22  Senpai is an Otokonoko

### MyAnimeList: 7

![Senpai is an Otokonoko episode 4 makoto at aquarium](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/senpai-is-an-otokonoko-episode-4-makoto-at-aquarium.jpg)

##### Senpai Is an Otokonoko

**Japanese Title** Senpai wa Otokonoko

**Release Date** July 4, 2024

**Studio** Project No.9

**Based On** Manga

**Creator** Pom

**Streaming Service(s)**[Crunchyroll](/tag/crunchyroll/)

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A [Summer 2024 anime](https://gamerant.com/summer-2024-anime-lineup-crunchyroll-hidive-watch/), _Senpai is an Otokonoko_ defies classification, which echoes the protagonist's defiance of gender stereotypes. Ever since they were young, Makoto has felt more comfortable in girls' clothes than boys', a desire they suppress at home due to their mother. At school, Makoto feels free enough to embrace his true self, and he is supported by two close friends, Saki and Ryuuji. Although supportive, both of them are dealing with feelings for their schoolmate, and they are not quite sure how to process them.

[![best summer 2024 anime alya, oshi no ko, and my deer friend-1](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/best-summer-2024-anime-alya-oshi-no-ko-and-my-deer-friend-1.jpg)](/best-anime-summer-2024/) Related

##### [Best Anime Of Summer 2024 To Watch, Ranked](/best-anime-summer-2024/ "Best Anime Of Summer 2024 To Watch, Ranked")

The Summer 2024 anime season has Oshi no Ko, Tower of God, Monogatari, Fairy Tail, and many new series. Here are the best Summer 2024 anime.

_Senpai is an Otokonoko_ tells a unique story that tackles themes rarely touched upon by the industry, at least not to the point of being the main focus. Makoto's ever-growing confidence is uplifting and captivating, all the while the anime maintains a fairly grounded tone that adds weight to the protagonist's journey.

## 21  Yuri Is My Job!

### MyAnimeList: 6.69

![Spring 2023 Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community Yuri Is My Job](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/spring-2023-celebrating-the-lgbtq-community-yuri-is-my-job.jpeg)

##### Yuri is My Job!

Comedy

Drama

**Japanese Title** Watashi no Yuri wa Oshigoto desu!

**Release Date** April 6, 2023

**Studio** Passione, Studio Lings

**Based On** Manga

**Creator** Miman

**Streaming Service(s)**[Crunchyroll](/tag/crunchyroll/)

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A (relatively) new addition to the Yuri genre comes in the form of a school-themed maid cafe [that idolizes Shojo storylines.](https://gamerant.com/best-shojo-anime-to-watch/) These girls do their best to give customers the full Liebe Girls Academy experience, which is easier said than done once Hime Shiraki joins the team! This inexperienced waitress and her intense kawaii factor has everyone wrapped around her finger; however, Mitsuki seems immune to Hime's charm. Except for those moments of weakness where her anger is replaced with blushing bashfulness.

Hime, on the other hand, is determined to find a rich man and live a happy life, although she can't seem to shake Mitsuki from her mind. Are her people-pleasing instincts simply going into overdrive, or could this be the beginning of a budding romance with a complex origin story? Or perhaps Kanoko will suddenly swoop in to claim Hime as her paramore!

## 20  Heavenly Delusion

### MyAnimeList: 8.22

![heavenly-delusion-3-kiruko-awakening](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/heavenly-delusion-3-kiruko-awakening.jpg)

##### Heavenly Delusion

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Mystery

**Japanese Title** Tengoku Daimakyou

**Release Date** April 1, 2023

**Studio** Production I.G

**Creator** Masakazu Ishiguro

**Streaming Service(s)** Hulu

Spring 2023's _[Heavenly Delusion](https://gamerant.com/the-big-joke-you-missed-in-heavenly-delusion-episode-2/)_ [plays around](https://gamerant.com/the-big-joke-you-missed-in-heavenly-delusion-episode-2/) with the concept of gender quite extensively, to the point where viewers are never quite sure about any characters' biological sex. But more importantly, these distinctions don't seem to matter, and those who experience a big "gender-reveal" moment don't suddenly change their personality types to better align with stereotypical expectations.

Kiruko and Tokio are the first to drop bombshells, proving that nobody should judge a book by its cover! Meanwhile, Maru's reaction to the fact that he is _actually_ crushing on a boy is wholesome and heartwarming (albeit, a bit pervy at times.) He continues to cling to his affections, regardless of Kiruko's gender identity. Meanwhile, the Nursery is on its own mission to hide the truth. It's interesting to see how the children's ambiguity impacts their sexual orientations once their hormones kick in, as evaluating individual personalities is more important than looking for a "gender-appropriate" partner.

## 19  Yuri!!! on Ice

### MyAnimeList: 7.90

![Yuri on Ice anime Yuri Katsuki Victor Nikiforov](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/13-best-bl-anime-for-beginners-yuri-on-ice.jpg)

##### Yuri on Ice

Sports

Romance

**Release Date** October 6, 2016

**Seasons** 1

**Studio** MAPPA

**Streaming Service(s)**[Crunchyroll](/tag/crunchyroll/)

One of the most popular BL anime of all time, _Yuri!!! on Ice_ can be slightly disappointing depending on somebody's expectations. While Yuri and Victor's budding relationship is a constant presence throughout the show, it is somewhat subtle and does not become overt until the climax. Consequently, the anime can sometimes seem like it is not fully committed to this dynamic. That said, this is still an entertaining series.

_Yuri!!! on Ice_ is first and foremost a sports anime, and it follows that genre's structure fairly closely. The romance element might be the main draw for a lot of viewers, but they will need to enjoy Yuri's journey to regain his confidence as a figure skater as well. Ultimately, _Yuri!!! on Ice_'s quality is high enough to warrant a recommendation to BL and sports anime fans, although an appreciation for both would be ideal.

## 18  Welcome Home

### MyAnimeList: 7.78

![welcome home episode 5 masaki hiromu](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/welcome-home-episode-5-masaki-hiromu.jpg)

##### Welcome Home

Romance

Slice of Life

**Japanese Title** Tadaima, Okaeri

**Release Date** April 9, 2024

**Studio** Studio Deen

**Creator** Ichi Ichikawa

**Streaming Service(s)**[Crunchyroll](/tag/crunchyroll/)

Airing as part of the [Spring 2024 season](https://gamerant.com/best-anime-spring-2024/), _Welcome Home_ will likely be most people's introduction to the Omegaverse, a manga-driven collective set in a universe that introduces gender classes. Some humans are classified as either Alphas or Omegas; the former can impregnate men and women, while the latter can become pregnant regardless of their gender. The concept pushes gender fluidity, all the while setting the stage to explore themes of discrimination, prejudice, and acceptance.

[![spring 2024 anime season lineup](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spring-2024-anime-season-lineup.jpg)](/spring-2024-anime-lineup-crunchyroll-hidive-schedule-watch/) Related

##### [Spring 2024 Anime Lineup: Where To Watch Every Series](/spring-2024-anime-lineup-crunchyroll-hidive-schedule-watch/ "Spring 2024 Anime Lineup: Where To Watch Every Series")

The Spring 2024 anime schedule is packed with great shows, and here are the season's lineups for Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, Hulu, Netflix, and more.

Although most Omegaverse stories are adult-oriented and seem unlikely candidates for adaptation, _Welcome Home_ is an exception. The manga and anime primarily focus on a married couple, Masaki and Hiromu, as they raise their two children. Wholesome, cute, and uplifting, this series is a well-written slice of life that also touches upon socially relevant themes.

## 17  Carole & Tuesday

### MyAnimeList: 7.85

![Carole and Tuesday Desmond LGBTQ+](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Carole-and-Tuesday-Desmond.jpeg)

##### Carole & Tuesday

Music

**Release Date** April 11, 2019

**Studio** Bones

**Creator** Shinichirō Watanabe

**Streaming Service(s)**[Netflix](/tag/netflix/)

This music-orientated Netflix-original anime provides a bitter-sweet milestone for the **LGBTQ+ anime** community. While the series showcases one of the [widest ranges of LGBTQ characters](https://gamerant.com/underrated-lgbtq-films/) in a singular anime narrative, many antagonistic roles are claimed by non-heterosexuals. Some may find this offensive; however, a few bad eggs shouldn't spoil the pot! Desmond, Flora, and Dahlia (to a certain degree) are more respectable additions to the line-up and are each celebrated for their contribution to _Carole & Tuesday's_ success.

Desmond is a particularly admirable representation of gender fluidity. Even if his experience is a result of the atmospheric radiation on Mars affecting their hormone levels, the acclaimed singer-songwriter accepts themselves completely and is beloved by all. Desmond eloquently states:

_"Did you know that embryos don't have a gender? That's why I feel like I've returned to my original form."_

## 16  Nekopara's Cat Girls

### MyAnimeList: 6.73

![Nekopara](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/nekopara.jpeg)

If lighthearted, ecchi **LGBTQ+ anime** content is on the table, then _Nekopara_ is the perfect fit, without advancing too far into the R-Rated zone. These cute cat girls are only interested in some heavy petting (wink wink!) The overall narrative is innocent enough, whereby Kashou enlists some wayward Nekos to help in his bakery; however, he can't seem to tame their sultry urges. (Side note: the term "Neko" can mean cat, although it has homosexual connotations, too.)

Originally [a visual novel series,](https://gamerant.com/great-anime-with-even-better-visual-novels/) _[Nekopara](https://gamerant.com/great-anime-with-even-better-visual-novels/)_ is all about cat girls doing cute things, and although fanservice is a key component, it doesn't carry the weight of the story. Overall, viewers either love or hate _Nekopara_ depending on personal preferences, so potential fans should decide for themselves after visiting "La Soleil" themselves!

## 15  Antique Bakery (Seiyou Kottou Yougashiten: Antique)

### MyAnimeList: 7.01

![Antique Bakery](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Antique-Bakery.jpg)

Just how good is _Antique Bakery_? Not only does it have an amazing anime adaption, but it has been adapted as a live-action television series (once in Japan and another time in Thailand), an audio drama, and a live-action film.

[![19-LGBTQ+-Characters-In-Fighting-Games-1](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/19-lgbtq-characters-in-fighting-games-1.jpg)](/lgbtq-characters-in-fighting-games/) Related

##### [19 LGBTQ+ Characters In Fighting Games](/lgbtq-characters-in-fighting-games/ "19 LGBTQ+ Characters In Fighting Games")

These fighting games aren't afraid to let gay, bi, trans, and non-binary characters shine.

Its creator Fumi Yoshinaga has said he wanted to make a shonen story with gay characters over just a boys love manga, and thus created a story with an extremely different vibe than most other similar media, let alone anime.

## 14  Paradise Kiss

### MyAnimeList: 7.86

![A spikey haired man next to two well dressed women](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Paradise-Kiss.jpg)

##### Paradise Kiss

Drama

Romance

**Release Date** October 13, 2005

**Studio** Madhouse

**Creator** Ai Yazawa

_Paradise Kiss_ features several openly LGBTQ+ characters ranging from the openly bisexual George to Isabella who is transgender. This show dives deep into themes of self-discovery and transformation of appearances through fashion and has some of the most believable characters in all of anime.

_Paradise Kiss_ doesn't pull punches on the drama either allowing audiences to experience some intensely emotional moments.

## 13  Patalliro! & Princess Knight - Anime Classics

### MyAnimeList: 7.28 (Patalliro!)

![Right: two swordsmen fighting Left: Three men looking mysterious](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Patalliro-Princess-Knight.jpg)

The earliest Shonen Ai to ever appear on Japanese television, _Patalliro!_ paved the way for many shows with gay characters that came after. It's hard to define this series as one about espionage or slapstick because of how seamlessly comedy and drama are intertwined. It may have been released back in the 80s, but it's still an incredible anime to this day.

Those wanting to go back to something even older might also enjoy _Princess Knight_. Known as _Ribbon no Kishi_ in Japan, this anime is based on a manga produced in the 50s and featured a girl "born with the blue heart of a boy and the pink heart of a girl." Yes, the transgender vibes are real in that story. It's fascinating to watch these old shows to see how [the representation of LGBTQ+ people has changed over time](https://gamerant.com/the-simpsons-lgbtq-history/).

## 12  Stars Align (Hoshiai No Sora)

### MyAnimeList: 7.59

![A group of male tennis players standing together](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Stars-Align-Hoshiai-No-Sora.jpg)

##### Stars Align

**Japanese Title** Hoshiai no Sora

**Release Date** October 11, 2019

**Studio** eightbit

**Streaming Service(s)**[Crunchyroll](/tag/crunchyroll/) , Funimation

_Stars Align_ is about far more than just another sports anime. It tackles some of the harder parts of growing up in middle school and figuring out one's identity with tennis as a backdrop. One character [directly discusses being nonbinary](https://gamerant.com/nonbinary-friendly-character-creation-games/) while another discusses transgender experiences in that same episode.

Anime fans looking for a sports anime with fantastic representation need to look no further — Stars Align is a perfect choice.

## 11  Adachi And Shimamura

### MyAnimeList: 7.09

![Adachi and Shimamura](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Adachi-and-Shimamura.jpg)

This show is built upon the budding relationship of its titular protagonists, Adachi and Shinamura. They slowly go from being decent friends who enjoy playing table tennis together to pass the hours to realizing their relationship might be far more complex than they could have ever imagined. One of the best pieces of modern Shojo Ai to be released in some time, _Adachi and Shimamura_ is a must-watch for those who want [a lesbian love story](https://gamerant.com/ratchet-and-clank-rift-apart-rivet-gay-lesbian/).

## 10  Wandering Son

### MyAnimeList: 7.69

![Three middle schoolers posing for a picture](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Wandering-Son-Hourou-Musuko.jpg)

##### Wandering Son

Drama

**Japanese Title** Hourou Musuko

**Release Date** January 13, 2011

**Studio** AIC Classic

**Creator** Takako Shimura

_Wandering Son_ is the best anime in terms of transgender representation in existence. Shuuichi and Yoshino's adventures discovering their identity will hit home with many viewers as one is trans-masculine and the other trans-feminine. The struggles of entering puberty, approaching romance, and more all are shown in a gorgeous watercolor art style that viewers are sure to love.

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\*It's quite rare for an anime storyline to [feature multiple transgender experiences](https://gamerant.com/hogwarts-legacy-transgender-character-sirona-ryan-three-broomsticks/) within a single storyline without falling into stereotypical pitfalls. However, _Wandering Son_ provides a well-executed rendition of Nitori and Takatsuki's journey toward self-acceptance as they take the leap of faith to cross the gender spectrum.

Nitori normally hides his feminine side, but the urge to present as a female is becoming greater by the day. Meanwhile, Takatsuki finds encouragement in Anna Suehiro's blatant approach to gender fluidity and decides to embrace this lifestyle wholeheartedly. This coming-of-age tale discusses the growing pains of transitioning delivered by a lovable cast of colorful LGBTQ+ friendly teenager characters.

## 9  Beryl And Sapphire (Xiao Lu He Xiao Lan)

### MyAnimeList: 7.49 (Season 1)

![A boy with green hair leaning up against a boy with blue hair](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Beryl-And-Sapphire-Xiao-Lu-He-Xiao-Lan.jpg)

##### Beryl And Sapphire

Comedy

Romance

Fantasy

**Release Date** August 27, 2018

**Studio** Big Firebird Culture

**Creator** Ocarina

_Beryl and Sapphire_ proves Chinese anime has just as much to offer LGBTQ+ viewers as shows out of Japan. This series is an ONA, an original net animation, with episodes only eight minutes long.

These short snippets allow the show to show the two actors in various movies they play in while still presenting an amazing overarching story. With multiple overlapping stories crossing various genres, the presentation of _Beryl and Sapphire_ is like nothing else out there.

## 8  Ranma ½

### MyAnimeList: 7.76

![Left: Ranma in boy form Right: Ranma in girl form](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Ranma----Ranma----Nettou-Hen.jpg)

##### Ranma 1/2

Comedy

Action

Fantasy

**Release Date** April 15, 1989

**Studio** Studio Deen

**Creator** Rumiko Takahashi

**Streaming Service(s)** Hulu , Tubi

_Ranma ½_ is a story that teaches about genderfluidity, and it's easy to see why. Being able to transform between a man and a woman at will would be an attractive possibility to many people.

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There's an abundance of great comedy anime out there like Naruto and One Piece, but these underrated ones tend to be forgotten.

While the show does have its rougher moments due to how long ago it was produced, it's hard to deny just how many people learned a lot about themselves from watching _Ranma ½_. Ranma even canonically eventually accepts their "curse" saying it may not have been a curse at all and the girl side of him was always a part of him.

## 7  Revolutionary Girl Utena

### MyAnimeList: 8.21

![Utena standing next to herself in car form](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/utena-car-with-utena.jpg)

##### Revolutionary Girl Utena

Magical Girl

Drama

Romance

**Japanese Title** Shoujo Kakumei Utena

**Release Date** April 2, 1997

**Studio** J.C.Staff

**Streaming Service(s)**[Crunchyroll](/tag/crunchyroll/) , YouTube

When the system at Ohtori Academy is rigged to objectify women as helpless Rose Brides, Utena Tenjou's good conscience cannot allow her to sit idly by. Instead, she takes up the role of a prince and fights to free the other girls from their undesirable fate. With a sword and signet ring in tow, Utena evolves into the Prince Charming of every girl's dreams and becomes the cog in the well-oiled machine of women's oppression.

Anyone with Utena alongside them would consider themselves blessed. However, Anthy Himemiya receives the bulk of the esteemed prince's affection, and their blossoming courtship is explored extensively in the film " _Adolescence of Utena._" Overall, _Revolutionary Girl Utena_ takes great care in prioritizing shojo themes over ecchi fan service and is considered by many to be [**the best LGBTQ+ anime**](https://gamerant.com/best-lgbtq-anime/) of its time.

## 6  Land of the Lustrous

### MyAnimeList: 8.39

![Land of the Lustrous](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Land-of-the-Lustrous.jpg)

##### Land of the Lustrous

Fantasy

Action

Mystery

**Japanese Title** Houseki no Kuni

**Release Date** October 7, 2017

**Studio** Orange

**Creator** Haruko Ichikawa

**Streaming Service(s)** HIDIVE , Amazon Prime Video

_Land of the Lustrous_ is often mentioned in terms of non-binary representation as it has genderless gem people similar to those seen in _Steven Universe_. While this kind of representation [does have its flaws](https://www.animefeminist.com/genderless-gemstones-the-pros-and-cons-of-land-of-the-lustrous-as-non-binary-representation/#:~:text=Land%20of%20the%20Lustrous%20perpetuates,from%20negative%20real%2Dworld%20ideology.), a show where a majority of its main characters use they as their pronouns in both the sub and the dub is incredibly rare.

While the manga did receive an adaptation as an ONA back in 2013, the full TV series explores the story far further and is certainly the superior choice to watch.

## 5  Flip Flappers

### MyAnimeList: 7.63

![Two girls sitting together in an eccentrically decorated room](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Flip-Flappers.jpg)

While [not as overt as some other shows](https://gamerant.com/rugrats-reboot-series-confirm-parent-gay/), _Flip Flappers_ certainly has LGBTQ+ themes fans have picked up on. Cocona and Papika's budding relationship feels like something deeper than just friendship as they have to go so far as to synchronize their feelings to use their powers.

These vibes of this show are especially apparent in episode 7, " _Pure Component_." Papika ends up changing between multiple personalities, including being a boy at times, and Cocona still cares about them deeply no matter their presentation. It's the kind of acceptance any LGBT+ person longs for in their relationships.

## 4  Given & Given Movie

### MyAnimeList: 8.31

![Two boys sharing a kiss in Given](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Given.jpg)

##### Given

Drama

Romance

**Release Date** July 12, 2019

**Studio** Lerche

**Creator** Natsuki Kizu

**Streaming Service(s)**[Crunchyroll](/tag/crunchyroll/)

_Given_ features [fantastic moments of gay romance](https://gamerant.com/every-lgbtq-same-sex-romance-mass-effect-legendary-edition/) while exploring the character's worries, struggles, and everyday lives while forming a band. The romance between Satou and Uenoyama is just gay icing on top of the cake of this dramatic music anime.

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There is also a movie about the series that focuses on Nakayama and Kaji — the bassist and drummer of the band. Fans who enjoyed the original show are likely to find this movie an excellent supplement that extends the story.

## 3  Princess Jellyfish

### MyAnimeList: 8.11

![A group of six women standing together](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Princess-Jellyfish-Kuragehime.jpg)

##### Princess Jellyfish

Comedy

Slice of Life

**Japanese Title** Kuragehime

**Release Date** October 15, 2010

**Studio** Brain's Base

**Creator** Akiko Higashimura

**Streaming Service(s)**[Crunchyroll](/tag/crunchyroll/)

_Princess Jellyfish_ is a fascinating josei anime that follows what happens when the cross-dressing androgynous Kuranosuke meets Tsukimi and helps her save a jellyfish in a pet store. Tsukimi lives in Amamizukan, an older building filled with introverted women that would rather focus on their special interests than interact with the outside world.

Bringing an extrovert like Kuranosuke home makes not only some silly antics ensue but provides moments for deep self-reflection amongst the characters. [Studies have shown](https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/gender-and-sexuality-in-autism-explained/) that non-neurotypical people are more likely to be LGBTQ+ as they are less influenced by social norms making this show hit on a whole new level for many viewers.

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## What LGBTQ+ manga would you like to see adapted into an anime?

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There are a lot of LGBTQ+ manga that have been left without anime. Run Away with Me, Girl or A Home Far Away would be good candidates for adaptations.

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