Series Is Perfect for Fans of Anime With Female Fighters
Spy x Family and other recent anime series are praised for their female representation, but one forgotten gem already set the standard decades ago. In recent years, anime has finally showcased female characters worth rooting for. These women are resilient, smart and capable and play critical roles in their respective stories. Yor Forger from Spy x Family is an iconic example of this new trend. She's an even rarer example of a female warrior who is also a proud maternal figure, but fans will be delighted to discover that she isn't the first anime character to take on this important role. While the early 2000s might have featured some of the worst female anime characters ever written, one anime series is a major exception. This forgotten gem from 2007, titled Seirei no Moribito (Guardian of the Spirit), is centered around the lives and unexpected bond between a cursed prince and a spear-wielding warrior. The latter is the more central character, and she also happens to be one of ...