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LGBT+ rep in non-GL/BL shows 2

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byCamomiIe
Apr 01 2023, 9:49 AM | Updated Oct 21, 10:17 AM
SPOILER WARNING, speaks for itself

Welcome to part two of my LGBT+ anime stack! If you're here and haven't seen part one yet, I suggest you check that one out here: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/14214

Like last time, this only includes series I've seen or know enough about to confidently say there's something zesty going on. Once again I've included descriptions for each character mentioned here and why I believe they fall under the LGBT umbrella.

Big WIP! Will add more whenever I think of them.
Bocchi the Rock!
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Hitori Gotoh (Bocchi) = Lesbian
Ikuyo Kita = Lesbian

In a recent manga chapter, while Bocchi is playing video games against another person, she's seen fantasizing about "becoming a pro gamer, get a sponsorship and a cosplayer girlfriend". This confims that Bocchi is attracted to other women, and since she hasn't shown any romantic interest in men as far as I know, it implies that she's a lesbian

Kita, throughout the show, is shown to be attracted to Ryo.
Fumetsu no Anata e Season 2
TV, 2022, 20 eps Me:- Author:8
Kahaku = Pansexual

While initially claiming to like women only, the more time Kahaku is shown to spend time with Fushi, the more apparent it becomes that does harbor feelings for him regardless of which form he's in, which makes him pansexual.
Oemojisangjuui
ONA, 2022, 8 eps Me:- Author:7
Jay Hong = Gay

It's been confirmed that Jae is gay as shown on LINE spirit day post as an LGBTQ+ character. He also has feelings for Daniel.
Blue Lock
TV, 2022, 24 eps Me:- Author:8
Rensuke Kunigami = Bisexual
Ryusei Shidou = Gay

Nothing involving Kunigami's sexuality has been discussed in the universe of Blue Lock, although in the official character book "Blue Lock Egoist Bible" he is revealed to be both attracted to men and women.

Shidou openly admits to liking Sae Itoshi and is very flirtatious with him. He asks for Sae’s number if he pulls off a hat trick, and asks to move in with him if he scores ten goals in one game. Sae is noted to be the only person who can control Shidou, and calls him ‘his little demon’. Shidou even states how he falls in love when he plays football with Sae. A fellow U-20 player Oliver Aiku comments on how Shidou and Sae are a match made in heaven.
Akame ga Kill!
TV, 2014, 24 eps Me:- Author:6
Bulat = Gay

In the anime it was comedically implied that Bulat was attracted to Tatsumi and would draw out,repeat and echo whatever word he would say whenever saying he and Tatsumi and him were left alone while blushing and panting heavily as comedic relief. However in the Manga's extra chapters, it was strongly hinted by Bulat that he indeed have strong attraction to Tatsumi.
Chainsaw Man
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Quanxi = Lesbian & Polyamorous

Quanxi has four girlfriends: Sugihagi, Cosmo, Pingtsi and Long. When coming out to Kishibe in a flashback on one of the extra pages, he responds with "...... I already knew that."
Dr. Stone
TV, 2019, 24 eps Me:- Author:-
Ryusui Nanami = Bisexual
Francois = Non-Binary

In Chapter 142, Minami Hokutozai warns Ryusui to stop getting close with Tsukasa Shishio, as him and Ryusui are polar opposites and a bond between the two boys would never work out. Ryusui then shrugs off Minami's comments and proceeds to tell her "you may hate me with a passion...but I love you!!". He says to Minami (right after "confessing" to her) “I love all women, you see, so naturally that includes you. Men too!! I desire them all!! Including Tsukasa!!”

In Francois' character file at the end of Dr. Stone manga chapter 92, it states that Francois' full name, age and gender can all be found out easily, although their master, Ryusui, never thought it was important enough to ask and it appears that Francois doesn't have much of a problem with that. Though the members of the Kingdom of Science at first have many questions on the gender of Francois when they are first introduced, Ryusui sees them as nothing more than a diligent worker who has his and the village's utmost respect which goes beyond the need for knowing Francois' gender identity. After all, Francois' commitment to their job as a butler is more important to them than anything else.
Jashin-chan Dropkick
TV, 2018, 11 eps Me:- Author:6
Mei Tachibana = Lesbian

Mei is shown on several occassions to have an infatuation with Jashin, and it's usually the running gag with her character whenever she's on screen.
Skip to Loafer
TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Nao = Transgender

The main character's aunt is a transgender woman.
Romantic Killer
ONA, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
Anzu Hoshino = Aromantic
Riri/Rio = Genderfluid

The way Anzu goes out of her way to actively avoid any kind of romantic interaction with her potential love interests really gives off the impression that she doesn't form romantic attraction at all, or at least very little of it. Considering the way the show seems to be going, it's possible that she may be demiromantic aswell, but definitely somewhere on the aromantic spectrum.

Riri/Rio is shown to switch genders several times throughout the show with seemingly having no preference for whichever form they take. They are also referred to with they/them pronouns most of the time.
Yofukashi no Uta
TV, 2022, 13 eps Me:- Author:7
Kou Yamori = Aromantic

As someone who's aromantic myself, the way Kou speaks about his inability to feel romantic attraction and being unsure what it feels like really struck home with me. While not explicitly confirmed, his uncertainty and confusion about the subject of romance really feels like someone who is aromantic without realizing it. Similar to last entry, there is also a possibility that he's demiromantic, and needs to properly establish an emotional connection with the other person before developing feelings for them, in which it'd make sense that he'd never felt any kind of romantic attraction to people before meeting Nazuna since he didn't make an effort to connect with anyone.
Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Suletta Mercury = Bisexual
Miorine Rembran = Bisexual

At the end of Witch From Mercury's first episode, Suletta Mercury defeated Guel in a duel for the sake of Miorine's honor, who had been bound by the school's rules to be Guel's husband. After the duel, Miorine revealed that by defeating Guel, Suletta had inadvertently just become her new groom.
Houseki no Kuni
TV, 2017, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
All Gems = Non-Binary

All of the gems are said to be completely sexless, and are referred to with they/them pronouns. In Japanese, the masculine pronoun "boku" is used when referring to themselves, though this pronoun is used by women too
Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry
TV, 2015, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Alice Arisuin = Genderqueer (possibly transgender)

Alice states that she identifies as more of a woman in a man's body, and prefers the name Alice to Nagi, but she states that she doesn't truly care how she's referred to in the end. Due to this, her friends tend to lean into calling her by Alice.
One Piece
TV, 1999, ? eps Me:- Author:-
Yamato = Transgender
Kikunojo = Transgender
Bentham/Bon Kurei = Genderqueer

Though he was born a female and is often referred to as the "Oni Princess" as a child, Yamato proclaims himself to be a man and Kaidou's son and uses he/him pronouns for himself. His father, despite having negative relationship with Yamato refers to him as his son and the main cast of characters also respect his pronouns. Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist, refers to him as Yama-o (lit. yama-guy or yama-bro) which he does with other male characters. Yamato uses the first-person Japanese pronoun "boku", which is typically used by young boys. At the bathhouse Nami offers for him to join with her and the other women but Yamato declines because there are no mixed baths and instead bathes with the men. He faces no push back from the male characters about joining them.

After Chopper hears Kikunojo described as “the most beautiful swordsman in the land of Wano,” he asks her if she is a man. She responds, “I am a woman at heart,” “kokoro wa onna desu,” meaning that she is transgender. Additionally, Kiku refers to herself as a woman in Chapter 916. At a bathhouse, she asks the other women if it is ok if she bathes with them, and is accepted without a proble.

Bon Kurei's gender is never directly labeled but he refers to himself as an "okama" or "newkama" and as being both a little bit of man and woman. He also labels most of his fighting moves with okama as the pre-fix. In Baroque Works he is not given a partner like the other male female teams because he is considered to be both man and woman. He always finishes a sentence with a "wa yo," which in Japanese reflects a feminine (if assertive) speech pattern.
Kyou kara Maou!
TV, 2004, 78 eps Me:- Author:-
Yuuri Shibuya = Bisexual
Wolfram from Bielefeld = Gay

Wolfram dislikes Yuuri right away upon his arrival in the demon Kingdom. When Cäcilie von Spitzweg leaves a special perfume in Yuri's bath which increases the feelings people have for its wearer (good or bad), Wolfram snaps and insults Yuuri's mother. Yuuri slaps him in response, saying that Wolfram can say what he wants about him but insulting his mother is unforgiveable. The others present ask him to take it back but Yuuri refuses. Once it's clear that Yuri will not take back what he's done, they explain that slapping someone across the face is a proposal of marriage in the demon kingdom. Wolfram, even more outraged, challenges Yuuri to a duel to defend his honor. Yuuri accidentally accepts and faces off with Wolfram the next day. Yuuri is allowed to define the type of competition and quickly wins, but Wolfram draws his sword and eventually attacks Yuuri with magic. Yuuri responds by using his own magic for the first time and beats Wolfram on all fronts. Though Yuuri is vocally unwilling to marry Wolfram, they remain engaged in all versions of media.
Koi to Uso
TV, 2017, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Yuusuke Nisaka = Gay

Yuusuke first met Yukari when an angry guy confronted Yuusuke for "stealing his girlfriend". Yuusuke is portrayed as a cool and handsome young man. He is very popular with the girls and even had a few ex-girlfriends. However, he is interested in Yukari instead.
Wan Sheng Jie
ONA, 2020, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Nick Holt = Bisexual & Genderqueer
Evan Angel = Gay

Nick, in the manhua, is shown to have both dated men and women which implies he's bisexual. Nick can also switch genders at will though he seems to prefer being in his male form.

Evan, who appears in the 3rd season, is very heavily implied to have a crush on Neil, and since he hasn't shown any romantic interest in any female characters, it suggests he's gay.
Barakamon
TV, 2014, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Seishuu Handa = Aroace

It's heavily implied that Handa has never been in a relationship before, has no desire to be in one and doesn't experience attraction. He's stated that he's so focused on calligraphy that he has never entered or wanted to be in a relationship.
Spy Kyoushitsu
TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Klaus = Aromantic

In episode 11, Klaus states that he has never experienced romantic attraction toward anyone and is only looking for familial love.
Taiho Shichau zo (TV)
TV, 1996, 47 eps Me:- Author:-
Futaba Aoi = Transgender

Aoi is a trans woman whose biological sex is revealed after her appearance. While still identifying as male, she had cross dressed to go undercover as a decoy to catch a serial rapist in the vice unit and, in the process, “went native" - effectively coming to identify as female. Now, Aoi is more feminine in appearance and personality than any of the women in the station. In the second series, Aoi states on several occasions that "my body is male, but my heart is female". This sentiment is echoed and supported by Aoi's coworkers, who act and react as though Aoi is a woman, despite knowledge to the contrary. Aoi's romantic gender preferences are often speculated on by the Bokutou police, but in the end it is discovered that Aoi prefers men.
Stop!! Hibari-kun!
TV, 1983, 35 eps Me:- Author:-
Hibari Oozora = Transgender

While most of Hibari's family members and the Kousuke refer to Hibari as male, she very clearly wants to be known as a girl. She desires to be called a daughter, wants breasts, liked skirts, and doesn’t seem like being called a “cross dresser.” While the word transgender is never fully used in the book, and the concept as a whole isn’t fully explored, Hibari is without a doubt a trans woman in all but name.
Nabari no Ou
TV, 2008, 26 eps Me:- Author:-
Yoite = Intersex, identifies as male

Yoite was born an intersex person and was named "Sora", although Yoite never considered it to be his name.
Baraou no Souretsu
TV, 2022, 24 eps Me:- Author:-
Richard Plantagenet III = Intersex, identifies as male & bisexual

Richard is intersex and displays both male and female anatomy, but has a fairly ambiguous body shape due to him binding his chest. Richard is legally married to Anne Neville, but also has a male lover.
Tokyo Ghoul:re
TV, 2018, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Tooru Mutsuki = Transgender

A flashback reveals Tooru to have been born female, but unable to reconcile his feelings of discomfort toward his birth sex. As such, he has began living as a man and uses highly-masculine personal pronouns, even when such informal language is not socially appropriate. It contrasts strongly with his gentle personality, and his consistent respect toward others.
Lovely★Complex
TV, 2007, 24 eps Me:- Author:-
Seiko Kotobuki = Transgender

Seiko is biologically male, and states that God placed her in the wrong body. Prefers to be called Seiko instead of Seishiro because it sounds more feminine. Gave Otani his first kiss, but he later found out she was physically male when she took off her shirt when tending to his injury in the school infirmary. She was afraid that Otani would think she was disgusting, but Otani stated that he didn't think such a thing and they remained friends.
Asobi Asobase
TV, 2018, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Tsugumi Aozora = bisexual (& possibly transgender or genderqueer)

While Tsugumi's gender is unconfirmed and ambigious, they have shown interest in both men and women. In their first appearance, Tsugumi is seen breaking up with their boyfriend, and in a later scene, Tsugumi kisses Kasumi, who is female.
Nanatsu no Taizai: Mokushiroku no Yonkishi
TV, 2023, 24 eps Me:- Author:6
Nasiens = Genderfluid & pansexual
Gawain = Lesbian

Throughout the manga it's shown several times that Nasiens has feelings for Percival. Nasiens has no true gender & is able to change gender depending on who they truly love, effectively making them genderfluid. This also implies that they are able to love anyone regardless of gender, which would make them pansexual.

Gawain has shown sexual/romantic interest towards other female characters: Per example, explicit and openly flirting with Isolde upon meeting her for the first time, talking about romance and love, or directly ogling all over Anghalhad and Isolde's bodies.
Sasaki to Pii-chan
TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:5
Akutsu = Gay

During a brief scene in episode 6, Akutsu states he's gay & has no interest in women.
Mashle: Shinkakusha Kouho Senbatsu Shiken-hen
TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:6
Margarette = Non Binary

A Q&A corner in Volume 9 mentions that Margarette is nonbinary, identifying as both female and male. They are also exclusively referred to with they/them pronouns.
Tonari no Youkai-san
TV, 2024, 13 eps Me:- Author:7
Kazuhiko Nishiya = Bisexual

In episode 7, Kazuhiko is shown to have been in a relationship with a male yokai before reuniting with Namiko
Dungeon Meshi
TV, 2024, 24 eps Me:- Author:10
Izutsumi = Asexual

Izutsumi is able to resist succubi because she, in her words, doesn't have a type or anything that she's attracted to
Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai
TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Kim Anouk Mei Takanashi = Lesbian
Kiui Watase = Genderqueer

Mei is in love with Kano and openly states this multiple times throughout the show.

In episode 11, Kiui's character is explored more and appears to heavily imply that she's some form on genderqueer or non-binary, as Mahiru describes her as "a girl... and a boy"
Henjin no Salad Bowl
TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:6
Noa Minakami = Lesbian

Early on in the series, Noa becomes infatuated with Livia.
Joshikousei no Mudazukai
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:6
Kanade Ninomae = Lesbian
Lily Someya = Lesbian

Kanade appears to be in love with Shiori.

Lily has a deep-rooted distaste for men, going as far as to break out in hives whenever one touches her, and declares herself a "fan of girls".
Senpai wa Otokonoko
TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Makoto Hanaoka = Genderqueer (possibly Genderfluid)
Saki Aoi = Queer (Aromantic/Demiromantic? Dare I say CUPIOROMANTIC? #mefr)
Ryuuji Taiga = Bisexual

While biologically male, Makoto dresses and acts like a girl at school. In episode 6, Makoto states that they are "neither a boy or a girl", and the rest of the episode appears to imply that Makoto is fine presenting as either one depending on what they feel like that day. In the final episode, Makoto claims that they don't want to live as either a boy or a girl, but just as themself.

Saki doesn't care whether Makoto is a boy or a girl and still vows to be their first love regardless of gender. Lateron in the series it's revealed that Saki's infatuation with Makoto is a result of her wanted to find her "special person", and that she does not harbor actual romantic feelings for them, or anyone else ever.

Ryuuji is in love with Makoto, and is shown to be attracted to them regardless of which gender they are presenting as.
Yuuki Bakuhatsu Bang Bravern
TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
THE ROBOT IS GAY.
Grand Blue
TV, 2018, 12 eps Me:- Author:5
Azusa Hamaoka = Bisexual

In episode 3, after a misunderstanding with Iori occurs, Azusa claims to be into both men and women.
Cardcaptor Sakura
TV, 1998, 70 eps Me:- Author:-
Sakura Kinomoto = Pansexual
Syaoran Li = Bisexual
Yukito Tsukishiro = Gay
Touya Kinomoto = Bisexual
Tomoyo Daidouji = Lesbian
Sonomi Daidouji = Bisexual
Ruby Moon = Genderqueer

Sakura had a crush on her female math teacher, Kaho Mizuki, always commenting on how pretty she is and how dizzy she feels around her. She later found out that it was because she was drawn to her moon magic, but she acknowledges that her feelings towards Mizuki were the same as her feelings for Yukito, who she also had a confirmed crush on. CLAMP has stated in the 2001 memorial book that she would have loved Syaoran Li even if he was a girl, and that Sakura does not see gender as a barrier for her romantic attraction.

Syaoran had a crush on Yukito, always blushing and competing with Sakura for his attention. He even opens up to Sakura about his crush on him at some point. Latter Yue said to him that his attraction for Yukito was an attraction to his moon magic. But he never questioned why he was attracted to another boy at first place and just acted naturally such as giving gifts to him and wanting to get close to him, he only started questioning his feelings, like he shouldn’t be feeling this, when he started liking Sakura, which implies that he used to think he was gay and only discovered he was bi when he fell in love with Sakura.

Yukito is solely shown to be attracted to Touya, who he has a very close relationship with. Eventually they start dating.

Touya is shown to be attracted to girls. He once briefly dated Kaho Mizuki before she left for England. He has a close relationship with Yukito, and they are dating towards the end of the show.

Tomoyo has a huge crush on Sakura and loves making outfits for her, filming her, and always talks about how cute she is. However, one early chapter of the manga accidentally showed her having a crush on Touya, because the artist didn't know that Tomoyo liked Sakura, but this was fixed in a chapter by stating that she blushes around him because his ears look like Sakura's. She confesses her love to Sakura in the manga but she doesn't get it and thought she meant love in a platonic way.

Sonomi had a huge crush on Nadeshiko and resented Fujitaka for marrying her. She does eventually marry a man so that makes her bisexual.

Nakuru presents herself as female because girl's clothes are cuter, but she's technically genderless and she also admits gender identity doesn't really matter to her, so she could be considered genderfluid.
Artiswitch
ONA, 2021, 6 eps Me:- Author:6
Tiara = Lesbian

Tiara is introduced in episode 5, which heavily focuses on her romantic feelings for her friend Saki
Tenchi Souzou Design-bu
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Kanamori/Venus = Transgender

In both the anime and the manga, Kanamori is heavily implied to be transgender. They are referred to with she/her pronouns in the anime, while the manga doesn't use gender neutral pronouns for them.
VTuber Nandaga Haishin Kiri Wasuretara Densetsu ni Natteta
TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Awayuki Kokorone = Lesbian
Sei Utsuki = Lesbian

After dropping her initial facade and embracing her new 'Shuwa-chan' persona, Awayuki becomes very candid about her attraction to her fellow Live-On VTubers, openly discussing her physical attraction to them. She also shares with Sei and her audience her preferences in adult content, revealing a particular interest in girl-on-girl. It is also stated by herself that she loves women in the 2nd Light Novel. In the manga, Yuki also fantasizes herself swimming in cash with women on both of her sides.

Throughout the series, Sei is best known for her flirty nature with women. She also outright confirms that she's a lesbian in various livestreams that she did.
Majo no Tabitabi
TV, 2020, 12 eps Me:- Author:6
Saya = Lesbian

Saya is very, VERY gay for Elaina, even going as far as to say she wants to be her bride.
Princess Princess
TV, 2006, 12 eps Me:- Author:6
Megumi Yoshikawa = Intersex, identifies as female

Born under the name "Kei" and raised as a boy, Megumi's doctor reveals to her and her parents that while she appears physically male, she is genetically female. After learning this, she chooses to instead live as a girl and changes her name to Megumi.
Ixion Saga DT
TV, 2012, 25 eps Me:- Author:-
Mariandale = Transgender

It just straight up says she's trans in her character description here on MAL, I don't know what more you want from me...
Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World
TV, 2003, 13 eps Me:- Author:7
Kino = Non-binary

Kino was assigned female at birth, but has an "androgynous persona," alternating between using feminine and masculine pronouns, while resisting those that attempt to pin a gender on them as a "girl" or "boy".
Goukon ni Ittara Onna ga Inakatta Hanashi
TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:6
Hagi = Bisexual

Poor guy basically gets thrown into a spiral of questioning his sexuality after meeting Kohaku. Have not read the manga but I'm pretty sure he does admit to being bi in that and it comes up briefly in episode 3 aswell.

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