The anime industry has improved by leaps and bounds when it comes to creating new female characters. Initially, female characters in anime were only used for romantic purposes, but today, they are treated the same as their male counterparts.
In 2023, audiences were stunned by a cast of beautiful female characters with unique abilities and interesting personalities. With so many candidates, the question is: “Who is the best female anime character of 2023?”
8. Aki Adagaki – Masamune-kun’s Revenge
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Aki is a rich, beautiful girl. Because she has been pampered, she does not understand how to treat people like a normal person. She often treats boys coldly, brutally, and is not afraid to make fun of her, so she is nicknamed “The Brutal Princess”.
However, she doesn’t feel guilty at all and is considerate of the feelings of those she rejects. While some fans may find this girl annoying, there’s no denying that Aki Adagaki’s bold attitude is refreshing.
7. Kana Arima – Oshi No Ko
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Oshi no Ko was a huge success in 2023, largely due to the quality of its characters. One of the most prominent characters is Kana Arima.
Kana Arima is considered an acting prodigy who can take on any emotional role. Kana has conquered fans thanks to her maturity. As a child, she was arrogant and full of confidence. Over the years, she matured and now knows how to be kinder and more empathetic towards others.
6. Anya Forger – Spy x Family
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Anya Forger is one of the main characters in Tetsuya Endou’s Spy x Family. She is an orphan adopted by Loid Forger for his mission to create a fake family. He doesn’t know that Anya has the superpower to read people’s minds, making it impossible for him to hide anything from her.
With the anime’s second season premiering in 2023, Anya returns to the screen and continues her adventures with Loid and Yor. Using her powers, Anya is able to solve some problems and create more. As the story gets a little more serious, Anya’s antics become more entertaining than ever.
5. Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries
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Maomao’s life is turned upside down when she is kidnapped. After a while, she was sold and worked as a maid inside the palace. Maomao is far from an ordinary person, she is considered bold, eccentric and scary.
However, she did not care about that and only focused on making potions and testing poisons. Of course, she is always on the lookout for rare herbs. This weakness often causes trouble for Maomao, causing her to sometimes get dragged into troublesome situations.
4. Kiruko – Heavenly Delusion
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Kiruko won the hearts of fans thanks to her complex personality and excellent survival skills. With a story set in a post-apocalyptic society, Kiruko’s ability to survive is invaluable.
Kiruko is assigned to protect Maru. Despite the serious nature of the mission, she knows when to joke to lighten the mood. She has to do all of this while dealing with self-doubt, as Kiruko doesn’t know her strengths and often thinks herself incompetent. Thankfully, in the anime, Kiruko found her footing and became more confident.
3. Shizuka Mikazuki – Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
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When the zombie apocalypse began, many people became its victims. Only a few are mentally and physically strong enough to face the challenge of survival. Shizuka Mikazuki is one of them. She used to work as an accountant, but after the epidemic broke out, she became the sole scavenger until she met Akira.
Shizuka Mikazuki is intelligent and knowledgeable about many things, which makes her an indispensable part of Akira’s group. She is also logical and has the ability to analyze things in a very short amount of time. She also has remarkable physical strength. With so many anime in which female characters hide in the shadows of others, Shizuka is a breath of fresh air.
2. Kyouko Hori – Horimiya
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Kyouko Hori is the main character of the anime series Horimiya. She is a student at Katagiri High School. Hori is a cheerful person who always enhances the atmosphere with his humor. She is also extremely hard-working and always scores high on all her tests.
However, Hori is not perfect. In fact, she has a tendency to be violent when forced or embarrassed by someone. As a girl with two opposite personalities, it is not surprising that she is one of the best female anime characters of 2023.
1. Frieren – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
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Frieren’s popularity has increased tenfold since the anime began airing. She has a distant demeanor, which sometimes confuses those around her. As an elf, Frieren was abandoned by time. For her, the years seem short and often lead to humorous situations.
Frieren has a variety of special abilities that make her a solid addition to any party. The combination of her interesting personality and amazing powers makes Frieren one of the best female anime characters of 2023.