Gone are the days when there was a lot of anime aimed at girls and covering romance and female-centric stories.
Anime has been around for a while now and is loved by many, but it's not always easy for women to find anime that they can relate to.
Nowadays, the majority of anime is geared toward young male teens.
It's tough for women otaku because they don't see themselves or their interests represented in the shows they love. Most anime these days are about fish-out-of-water isekai action, science fiction, or fantasy, with bodacious and often two-dimensional female leads as love interests exclusively, leaving willful and realistic women out of the picture.
This not only leads to a lack of representation in the anime world but can also make women feel left out of the anime community entirely.
It's a shame that anime often perpetuates harmful stereotypes and reinforces gender inequalities by objectifying women and portraying them in stereotypical ways. This can have a negative impact on young girls who are searching for representation in media.
The good news is that there are still some anime series out there that feature kickass female characters and storylines that cater to women.
The problem is that these shows often get overlooked by the industry and don't get the recognition they deserve.
In short, the anime world has some catching up to do when it comes to being inclusive and accessible to women.
It's important for the industry to recognize and address the lack of representation and representation of women in anime and work to create content that is inclusive and resonates with a wider audience.
Until that time, it is up to fans and advocates to support and promote anime that features strong female characters and storylines that cater to women.