Gay anime characters

• Dio Brando from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is confirmed bisexual by series creator Araki, adding to the show's drama and flair.
• My Hero Academia includes Tiger, a trans man, treated no differently by his team for his identity.
• Ghost In The Shell features a attracted to both genders protagonist, Motoko Kusanagi, whose identity adds depth to the exploration of inhuman bodies.

12 Foremost Gay Characters In Games

Are they... you know...? Yes, yes they are. These are the best gay characters in video games.

Japanese animated media is often known as a prime example of representation gone wrong. From stereotyped portrayals of people of color to blatant disrespect and sexualization of women, anime doesn't always hit the impression when it comes to creating practical and respectful characters who aren’t men. One place anime doesn’t often tread is in the direction of homosexual characters. However, several anime and manga creators have managed to slip gay and queer coded characters into their media. Here are some of my personal favorites!

1. Najimi, Komi Can’t Express (Komi-san wa, Kyomushou Desu) (2021)

Najimi is a canonically non-binary/gender fluid character in the 2021 feel-good show “Komi Can’t Communicate.” Najimi serves as the extroverted best friend of both Tadano and Komi, the two main characters of the show. Their defining characteristic is their bubbly ego and exhaustive list of friends. Serving as a foil to Komi, who has severe social an