In conversation with the awesome @SyfyWire piece by @dandock we talk about the 5 women in anime that impacted our childhood. https://t.co/haS1sExerspic.twitter.com/ethkxULv0q
— The Mary Sue (@TheMarySue) April 20, 2018
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- The author of the piece discusses how the anime she grew up with (including Sailor Moon, Dragonball, several CLAMP series) helped her embrace her femininity.
Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon
She's a flawed young woman that can be bratty and whiny. She's also a savior of the world when push comes to shove. Sailor Moon shows compassion to others who may not really deserve it, and she sees the best in people.
Anthy Himemiya
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Anthy, the Rose Bride, is a deconstruction of princess and evil witch tropes. She is a complex example of a "passive, yet powerful" character. She was also a fleshed out, dark-skinned woman character, which was then and is still not common in anime.
Bulma
Dragonball
She is the unequivocal hero of the Dragonball franchise. Despite having a good heart, Bulma still looks out for herself. She's both a woman and the smartest person in the room most if not all the time. Bulma is comfortable with herself and is self-confident. As Bulma grows up, she remains true to herself while still remaining a caring person about everyone around her.
What fictional characters influenced your adolescence, ONTD?