This is a list of animated series with lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender , intersex , asexual , genderqueer , and pansexual characters, along with other LGBTQ characters. This list includes fictional characters in animated cartoons , adult animation , and anime. This page includes some, but not all of those on the list of crossdressing characters in animated series. These lists only include recurring characters , otherwise known as supporting characters, which appear frequently from time to time during the series' run, often playing major roles in more than one episode, and those in the main cast are listed below. LGBTQ characters which are guest stars or one-off characters are listed on the pages focusing exclusively on gay in animation and anime , lesbian in animation and anime , bisexual in animation and anime , trans , pansexual , asexual , non-binary , and intersex characters. The entries on this page are organized alphanumerically by duration dates. Gender has always been a component of animation, with scholars Harry Benshoff and Sean Griffin writing that animation has always "hint[ed] at the performative nature of gender.

The world of anime is a diverse one, as the medium tells just as many deep, socially relevant and important stories as it does light heart-eyed or action-packed fare. To get started you need to know your terminology. Shounen-ai is boys love, while shoujo-ai is girls love. Likewise, yuri is explicit girls love. For many, this anime, manga series, and OAV collection was the gateway into shounen-ai and yaoi.

However, there are some anime that focus on gender identity, LGBTQ relationships, or sexual orientation — either as a backstory or major plot point — in a more respectful way. Here are nine anime titles that do just that. Four years later, the two meet again, but this time, they are about to embark on an adventure to uncover the secrets of No.