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Anime with non-Japanese Asian representation

Anime
byRobertBobert
Nov 12 2023, 3:19 PM | Updated Nov 10, 1:02 PM
Anime that have significant non-Japanese Asian characters and settings. At least at the level of arcs or significant supporting characters.
Kingdom
TV, 2012, 38 eps Me:- Author:-
A military epic story based on Chinese history.

Arslan Senki (TV)

The Heroic Legend of Arslan

Arslan Senki (TV)
TV, 2015, 25 eps Me:- Author:-
The show is based on a Persian folk epic.
Oemojisangjuui
ONA, 2022, 8 eps Me:- Author:7
Anime about modern youth culture in South Korea.
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
TV, 2012, 25 eps Me:- Author:-
Fantasy adventures inspired by Arabian and Persian stories and tales.

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto

The Apothecary Diaries

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
TV, 2023, 24 eps Me:- Author:9
The show is inspired by Chinese medieval palace culture.
Great Pretender
TV, 2020, 23 eps Me:- Author:7
Abby, the female lead, is of Iranian descent.
Great Pretender: Razbliuto
ONA, 2024, 4 eps Me:- Author:7
This is a formal spin-off, so I'll risk adding it separately. This time we have a new protagonist Jay and his ex Bingyan who are Taiwanese Chinese. Perhaps future episodes will somehow expand on their ethnic background, but for now the show is simply presenting them as Chinese from Taipei.

Shoukoku no Altair

Altair: A Record of Battles

Shoukoku no Altair
TV, 2017, 24 eps Me:- Author:-
Fantasy adventures set in medieval Turkey.

Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia

Fate/Grand Order: Absolute Demonic Front - Babylonia

Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia
TV, 2019, 21 eps Me:- Author:-
Adaptation of a stage of the game based on ancient Iraq and Babylon.
Do It Yourself!!
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
Kokoro’s homeland is not directly named, but it is implied that most likely Thailand.
Tekken: Bloodline
ONA, 2022, 6 eps Me:- Author:7
The main character's love interest is a Chinese girl, while his "best friend" and rival is from South Korea.
Dragon Ball
TV, 1986, 153 eps Me:- Author:8
Considering that this is science fiction with aliens, it is quite difficult to talk about ethnicity, but in general the entire story and setting is heavily inspired by the Chinese folk epic about the Monkey King.
Sonny Boy
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
One of the most significant characters is a Bangladeshi boy, Rajdhani.
Black Lagoon
TV, 2006, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Set somewhere in Southeast Asia, the female lead is Chinese-American.
Anime Oyako Gekijou
TV, 1981, 26 eps Me:- Author:6
Isekai to biblical Israel.

Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury

Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
The exact ethnicity is never stated, but it is implied that Suletta's father is Indian or Pakistani.

Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei

Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
TV, 2007, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
The character Maria is the epitome of satire on the situation of migrants from poor Asian countries in Japan.

Lupin III: Part 5

Lupin the Third Part 5

Lupin III: Part 5
TV, 2018, 24 eps Me:- Author:8
Amy's classmate is Dolma Sinha, the princess of a fictional Persian-inspired Middle Eastern country.

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 3: Stardust Crusaders

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 3: Stardust Crusaders
TV, 2014, 24 eps Me:- Author:8
It has the significant character Muhammad and a second season entirely dedicated to Egypt.

Shokugeki no Souma

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma

Shokugeki no Souma
TV, 2015, 24 eps Me:- Author:9
As usual, the exact ethnicity is not stated, but the flashback of Akira Hayama's childhood and ability to masterfully use spices most likely implies Indian origin.
Kuroshitsuji
TV, 2008, 24 eps Me:- Author:8
Significant side character Soma Asman Kadar, a Bengali prince.
Tamako Market
TV, 2013, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
One of the main subplots is dedicated to Choi Mochimazzi, the princess of a fictional Thai-inspired South Asian country.

NegaPosi Angler

Negative Positive Angler

NegaPosi Angler
TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:-
One of the friends of the main trio is a Thai cosplayer and model. Her younger brother also appears in the show.

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