List of animated series with LGBTQ characters: 2000–2004

The depiction of LGBTQ characters in animated series 2000-2004 increased from the previous decade. In 2000, Queer Duck premiered, with by Simpsons and The Critic producer Mike Reiss hoping it would do something "good for the gay audience," with the show becoming the first animated TV series to have homosexuality as a predominant theme.[1] While LGBTQ characters also appeared in The Fairly OddParents, Futurama, Family Guy, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, The Venture Bros., and The Simpsons, while one show stood above the others. In the New Zealand animation, bro'Town, one of the primary characters, Brother Ken is fa'afafine, a Samoan concept for a third gender, meaning he is born biologically male but is raised and sees themself as female.[2] Because the concept does not readily translate, when the series was broadcast on Adult Swim Latin America, a decision was made not to translate Samoan words and just present them as part of the "cultural journey".[3] The shows during this period set the stage for those to come in the latter part of the decade, 2005 to 2009.

For the list of 1960s–1990s and 2020s series, see List of animated series with LGBTQ characters. For the list of 1990s series, see Animated series with LGBTQ characters: 1990s. For the list of 2000s series, see Animated series with LGBTQ+ characters: 2000s. For the list of 2010s series, see Animated series with LGBTQ characters: 2010s.
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This list only includes 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 lesbian characters (in animation and anime), bisexual characters (in animation and anime), trans characters, pansexual characters, asexual characters, non-binary characters, and intersex characters.

For a further understanding of how these LGBTQ characters fit into the overall history of animation, please read the History of LGBTQ characters in animated series: 2000s page.

The names are organized alphabetically by surname (i.e. last name), or by single name if the character does not have a surname. If more than two characters are in one entry, the last name of the first character is used.

Lesbian characters
Characters Show title Character debut date Notes Country
Futaba Aasu Puni Puni Poemy March 7, 2001 Poemy's classmate and best friend, and she is madly in love with her, a fact to which Poemy is oblivious.[4] In the final confrontation with the invading aliens, Futaba combines her power with Poemy's, and since Poemy is a representation of Earth, this act pacifies the planet's population, resulting in peace with the aliens.[5] After this event, director Nabeshin casually mentions that Futaba is in reality the main character of the show. Her name comes from futa, the Japanese word for "two". Futaba is mostly a parody of Tomoyo Daidouji, the best friend of magical girl Sakura Kinomoto from Cardcaptor Sakura who is also a lesbian. Unlike Tomoyo, however, Futaba displays more extreme fantasies and lesbian arousal whenever she is with her friend. Japan
Hazuki Azuma
Hatsumi Azuma		 Yami to Bōshi to Hon no Tabibito October 2, 2003 Hazuki Azuma is a tomboyish female with numerous female admirers, throughout her journeys, who develops a sexual attraction to her adopted older sister, Hatsumi Azuma, who reciprocates.[6][7] After Hatsumi disappears on her 16th birthday, Hazuki goes world-hopping in hopes of finding Hazuki, which her companions, a bird, and a woman named Lilith, know by the name of "Eve." Her love is deep-rooted, seemingly reciprocated through love letters from Hatsumi while she lived in Japan, and encounters a woman named Fujihime in a feudal Japanese world whom looks almost identical to Hatsumi.[8][9] In the final episode, they kiss each other in the final episode, fulfilling Hazumi's wish.[10] Japan
Shadow Dunaway
Luna		 Godannar October 15, 2003 Shadow and Luna are partners on the giant American robot Genesister. They share romantic feelings for each other.[11][12] Japan
Cutie Honey
Natsuko Aki		 Re: Cutie Honey July 24, 2004 Inspector Natsuko Aki grows close to Cutie Honey, otherwise known as Honey Kisaragi, apologizing for calling her a "nuisance" and bringing her back to life by lying naked with her, allowing their hearts to connect, returning her energy.[13] In the final episode, Natsuko cares for Cutie after a fight with a guardian of the Panther Claw.[14] After she gives Cutie a pep talk, raising her spirits, Cutie embraces her, saying she "loves" her, and they have a tender moment before beginning the major battle. At the close of the episode, Cutie and Natsuko work together in a detective agency, fighting evildoers. Japan
Chizuru Honshō Bleach October 19, 2004 Chizuru is a classmate of Ichigo Kurosaki. She is an open lesbian and is often trying to get close to Orihime only to be thwarted by Tatsuki who would often attack her.[15] Chizuru temporarily becomes the superheroine "Karakura Erotic" and joins the Karakura-Raizer Team, a team of superheroes who protects Karakura while Ichigo and others go to rescue Orihime.[16] She is an effective fighter against beautiful women with her superheroine persona was introduced and described in the manga, and later shown in action in the anime, where she uses the "Hyper Erotic Mode" to gain great power and speed specifically against female enemies.[17] Japan
Otoha Kisaragi Kannazuki no Miko October 1, 2004 Chikane's loyal and devoted maid.[18] A supporting character, she clarifies how Chikane reserved her feelings for Himeko alone. Otoha is jealous of Himeko.[19] When Otoha is sent away, she expresses her love and admiration for Chikane, blushing and weeping when she hugs her.[20] Japan
Rio Kitagawa Doki Doki School Hours April 4, 2004 She is a lesbian and has stated on several occasion that she loves small girls, thus making it no surprise that she has a huge (and slightly sadistic) crush on Mika-sensei.[21] She is constantly flirting with her, which often borders on molestation. She also does well academically, though she isn't above failing a test on purpose if it means she'll get to spend time with Mika-sensei. Japan
Kosame Girls Bravo July 27, 2004 Kosame is one of Lisa Fukuyama's bodyguards who works alongside Hayate. After fighting Kirie Kojima, she formed an attraction to and eventually fell in love with her.[22] Kosame's most notorious plot point is her love for Kirie Kojima. Japan
Chinkyuu Koudai Ikki Tousen August 6, 2003 Ryofu's childhood friend and lesbian lover, and a C-rank fighter with great potential. While Ryofu was battling Totaku, Chinkyuu knocked out Kaku to prevent her from interfering. Kaku got her revenge later on, and when Chinkyuu recovered from her injuries, she saves Ryofu from being killed by Myosai. However, she realizes that Ryofu is moments away from dying and since she was loyal and in love with Ryofu, Chinkyuu decides to stay by her friend's side and commits suicide with her instead of surrendering to Sousou.[23] Japan
Natsuki Kuga
Shizuru Fujino		 My-HiME September 30, 2004 In the carnival it was revealed that Shizuru is Natsuki's most important person but because of Shizuru's psychotic rampage Natsuki began to doubt her feelings. Natsuki also loves Shizuru as Shizuru loves her.[24][25] On Shizuru's side of feelings, she harbors a secret obsessive infatuation with Natsuki Kuga and they remove themselves from the tournament by killing each other, but are resurrected in the final episode.[26] Natsuki accepts Shizuru's feelings after giving Takeda a letter explaining her rejection. Japan
Megumi "Meg" Burst Angel April 6, 2004 She is the very best of friends with Jo and is 100% loyal only to her. Since Meg was once an orphan in New York City, Meg and Jo partnered and became bounty hunters together. While the anime tries to keep her relationship with Jo on the verge of friendly affection and still maintain a few subtle subtext, the manga prequel quite openly shows that Meg is experiencing a sexual attraction to her friend, fantasizing about their sex or even openly trying to seduce Jo. This is later referenced in the OVA sequel.[27] Japan
Melissa Queer Duck 2000 Melissa is Adam's sister. She is occasionally revealed to be lesbian throughout the series and the movie.[28] United States
Mina Nakanotani Air Master April 1, 2003 Mina is hopelessly in love with Maki after meeting her in the first episode, "Fly! Air Master!"[29] She constantly denies this because her friends take it out of context, who is not sure how to handle the matter), making this the main reason her friends make fun of her. Japan
Sakura Sakurada
Momomi Momoi		 Mezzo DSA January 25, 2004 Once a friend of Mikura, with her life having a downward spiral after they separated. She was rescued by Momomi Momoi from being raped, becoming a lesbian lover of Momomi, who taught Sakura how to fight and defend herself.[30] When she found out that Mikura killed Momomi, she tried to kill Mikura, but her attempts failed, later learning that Momomi and Mikura were actually half-sisters. Japan
Yashima Sanae Hanaukyo Maid Team April 12, 2001 Yashima is hopelessly and rather blatantly in love with Konoe. This often has her daydreaming up various lesbian fantasies with Konoe returning her feelings, resulting in rather embarrassing moments.[31] Japan
An Shoj/Tsukasa
Mariko Misono/Subaru		 .hack//sign April 4, 2002[32] An Shoji plays as a male character online due to the mental and physical abuse she suffers from her father, as she hoped that by playing as a male avatar she could distance herself from real life. As Tsukasa (her male avatar), she meets and falls in love with Subaru, the avatar of Mariko Misono.[33] The two girls later make plans to meet in real life.[34] Japan
Anna Umenomiya Gakuen Alice October 30, 2004 Nine year old classmate of Mikan[35][36] and is well known for her cooking skills although this backfires when her dishes come to life. She is usually seen with Nonoko and she has a crush on their teacher Misaki.[37] She looks up to her sister Miruku. Japan
Kanu Uncho Ikki Tousen August 20, 2003 In Dragon Destiny, the show's second season, she admits her love for Ryuubi to Koukin.[38] In Great Guardians, in the show's third season, she has finally came into terms with her feelings for Ryuubi (who seems unaware), and often fantisizes about Ryuubi doing intimate things with her on numerous occasions.[39] Japan

Gay characters
Characters Show title Character debut date Notes Country
Gus Duncz
Wally Langford		 Mission Hill June 25, 2000 Gus and Wally are an elderly couple in their late 60s.[40] United States
Enos Fry Futurama December 9, 2001 In one episode, Philip J. Fry travels to the past and meets his grandparents Enos and Mildred in their youth.[41] Philip encourages Enos to marry Mildred and have children, to which he replies: "Yeah, folks say that. But did you ever get the feeling you're only going with girls 'cause you're supposed to?" Enos does not show any interest in a pin-up calendar featuring a girl in skimpy clothing, but he flips some pages and happily stares at the picture of a shirtless man. Eventually, Enos dies without having any children and Philip unknowingly impregnates Mildred, thus becoming his own grandfather.
Steven Arlo Gator Queer Duck 2000 Steven is Queer Duck's significant other. He is shy and insecure and is usually the voice of reason whenever Queer Duck gets himself or anyone else in trouble. He marries Queer Duck in a Jewish Wedding in Vermont in one episode (although they are often seen as having an open relationship); a moose was the rabbi.[42]
George and Anthony Miami Guns February 19, 2000 They are two gay lovers who appear in a few episodes,[43] rumored to be big parts of "the Organization."[44] However, they are more interested in each other than in what vague plans that are in store. Japan
King Gorilla The Venture Bros. October 30, 2004 A talking gorilla super-villain and member of the Guild of Calamitous Intent. While in prison, he was attracted to the Monarch, another villain.[45] United States
Grady and Julio The Simpsons April 13, 2003 They are a stereotypical gay couple, who later break up.[46] Julio is known in later seasons for being Marge's recurring hairdresser.
Bug Gribble
Juan Pedro		 King of the Hill April 28, 2002 In one of the episodes, Dale's father, Bug has come out and participates in the gay rodeo circuit.[47] Bug is married to Juan Pedro.[48]
John Herbert Family Guy November 15, 2001 Herbert is an elderly man. He has an ephebophiliac and hebephiliac attraction to young boys, and harbors unrequited love for underage teenager Chris Griffin, though most other citizens of Quahog are oblivious to his sexuality. His voice actor Mike Henry defines Herbert as a pedophile.[49]
Hyō Jibaku-kun February 15, 2000 Hyō is attracted to Bucky, the protagonist.[50] Japan
Jakotsu Inuyasha February 24, 2003 Jakotsu is a member of the Jakotsutō, a criminal band of seven assassins. He is shown as being flamboyant and having a strong preference for men, complimenting Koga's loin cloth, flirting with Inuyasha and Miroku, and complimenting Sesshomaru's appearance.[51] In addition, he admits he likes cute boys but that seeing cute boys makes him want to chop them up.[52]
Jasper Family Guy July 12, 2000 Jasper is a dog who is Brian Griffin's gay cousin. Jasper marries his partner Ricardo in "You May Now Kiss the... Uh... Guy Who Receives."[53] United States
Mark "Dion" Jones Braceface October 22, 2004 Canon gay male character.[54][55] Canada
Kira and Maya Saint Beast May 9, 2003 Kira and Maya are brothers but are implied to have deeper feelings for each other.[56] Japan
Yuichi Kudo Doki Doki School Hours April 4, 2004 A male honor student who is gay and in love with Suetake.[57] Though Suetake is completely oblivious to Kudo's affections, everyone else is aware of them, and they are constantly rolling their eyes over his actions (which is very similar to how they react to Kitagawa's love for Mika, the only difference being that Mika is aware of Kitagawa's feelings, but can do little to stop her advances). He is seen having fantasies about Suetake, and not much else.
Larry 3000 Time Squad June 8, 2001 Larry 3000's voice actor, Mark Hamill, implied[58] Larry could easily have been interpreted as gay in the cartoon, due to his femininity and presentation as the "gay best friend" to Cleopatra in "Shop like an Egyptian",[59] although Larry has stated on multiple occasions he dislikes humans in general. However, this show never stated his sexuality, although Hamill described him as fierce and flamboyant.[60] United States
Tsuyoshi Mokoyama Yakitate!! Japan November 2, 2004 Tsuyoshi is a flamboyant patisserie and contemporary of Ken Matsushiro.[61] He excels at making sweet breads and is shown to have a liking for pretty boys, often scheduling massages with them. He also demonstrated what appeared to be a crush on Ken Matsushiro, the manager of his rival company's Pantasia's southern Tokyo Branch. He had a picture of him drawn up and knitted a cloth with their names and a heart on it. Japan
Chiaki Onizuka Gantz May 18, 2004 Chiaki is an openly gay high school student and heavyweight boxer. He studies in the same school as Kato Masaru, one of the main characters. Chiaki expresses a desire to rape Kato. However, this infuriates Kato, causing him to assault an unprepared Chiaki while he was using the bathroom stall and beat him into a bloody mess.[62]
Takaya Ougi and Yoshiaki Tachibana Mirage of Blaze January 7, 2002 Takaya Ougi is the reincarnation of Kagetora Uesugi and Yoshiaki Tachibana is the reincarnation of Nobutsuna Naoe. Kagetora was raped by his vassals and pages and so he and his reincarnation Takaya are androphobic and hate men, but Takaya begins to fall in love with Yoshiaki/Naoe, who is persistent in his advances.[63]
Peppo Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo October 12, 2004 Peppo is a boy who enjoys cross-dressing as a girl[64] and is gay. He develops feelings for Albert.
Kagero no Shiva Saint Beast June 6, 2003 Shiva has a deep romantic obsession with Judas.[65]
Mr. Slave South Park November 20, 2002 Mr. Slave was Mrs. Garrison's boyfriend until she made the transition into a female.[66] He is now married to Big Gay Al.[67] United States
Subaru Sumeragi
Seishirō Sakurazuka		 X November 28, 2001 Subaru tries to hunt and kill Seishirō for killing his sister and when he succeeds, he states he has killed the one he loves most.[68] Their past is elaborated in Tokyo Babylon, where it was shown Seishirō would often flirt with and tried to seduce Subaru as part of a bet: if Subaru could make him fall in love with him, he wouldn't kill him. While Subaru did grow to love Seishirō, Seishirō couldn't reciprocate but killed Subaru's sister Hotaru in his stead per her request, and as Seishirō dies, he confesses "I also.." before dying. Japan
Steve Summers
Sasquatch		 The Venture Bros. August 21, 2004 A minor character in the series, he was a former astronaut who lives in a secluded part of the forest with a Sasquatch. The latter is also his lover.[69] United States
Suzaku Inuyasha January 12, 2004 A flamboyant ninja demon working with Hoshiyomi to retrieve the Ken blade from Akitoki Hōjō, whose powers included summoning fire and transforming into a giant bird. He was killed by Miroku's Kazaana. He also seems to have a crush on Akitoki, who he touches and flirts with instead of fighting,[70] while also making advances toward Akitoki Hōjō, which is why he asked his future wife to change her name.[71] Japan
Tab
Scooter		 The Oblongs April 22, 2001 Tab and Scooter are Peggy's fathers, a gay couple. They are introduced in a 2001 episode.[72] United States
"Jouji"/Governor-General Izaac Titsingh Samurai Champloo July 1, 2004 "Jouji" (real name Izaac Titsingh) is the chief merchant of the Dutch East India Company's Japan Branch and a gay man who attempted to live as a Japanese man after reading "The Great Mirror of Male Love" by Saikaku Ihara.[73] He faced persecution in his home country of Holland due to his sexuality and had hoped to live freely as a gay man in Japan. Japan
Dean Toadblatt
Squidhat		 The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy June 13, 2003 It was revealed in a 2005 episode that Dean Toadblatt and Squidhat were gay lovers.[74] Notably, Dean Toadblatt is a parody of Albus Dumbledore from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series, who was revealed to be gay on October 19, 2007, thus the episode unintentionally guessed Dumbledore's orientation. United States
Wolfram von Bielefeld Kyo Kara Maoh! April 3, 2004 In another dimension called Shin Makoku, love between the same gender is not rare at all. Wolfram became Shibuya Yuuri's accidental fiancé after Yuuri slaps him on his left cheek for insulting his mother which actually is a traditional proposal amongst the nobles in Shin Makoku.[75] Although he did not approve of being the Maoh's fiancé at first, he changes his mind when Yuuri's demon side kicks his butt in battle. He soon grows very protective over Yuuri, yelling at anyone who comes too close to him[76] and is especially jealous of Konrad, his own brother. Japan
Wally and Carl Clone High November 2, 2002 Wally and Carl are a gay couple, and the foster parents of JFK.[77] Canada, United States
Xandir P. Wifflebottom Drawn Together October 27, 2004 Xandir is labeled as a "totally gay video game adventurer" during the show's first episode, and on a never-ending quest to save his girlfriend.[78] In a later episode, he comes to terms with his homosexuality after having his arm bitten off by the Wood Beast, a creature that determines a person's sexuality by biting off the arms of homosexuals and keeping the arms of heterosexuals intact.[79] In a later episode, Xandir has an affair with Captain Hero's gay alter ego, Tim Tommerson.[80] United States

Bisexual characters
Characters Show title Character debut date Notes Country
Franz d'Épinay Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo October 5, 2004 Franz is engaged to a woman named Valentine for political reasons though he does not love her. He instead heavily implies throughout the series that he has strong feelings for someone else that can never be returned and that he can never marry that person but marriage is not the only way to make the person they love happy. It is later revealed his feelings are towards his best friend Albert. However, he did show some attraction to women and did consider sleeping with a woman in episode 1.[81] Japan
Kaikaina "Sister" Grif Red vs. Blue April 1, 2003 Kaikaina "Sister" Grif is an openly bisexual woman, previously being bi-curious, who appears as a main character in Season 5[82] and The Shisno Paradox.[83] United States
Masanobu Hojo Gantz May 18, 2004 Masanobu is one of the hunters, the people assigned by Gantz to kill aliens. He is outed by Gantz, who nicknames him "Homo". Kei Kurono, Masaru Kato and Tetsuo Nemoto treat Masanobu with hostility because of his sexuality. Masanobu repeatedly denies being gay, but otherwise says that he is not attracted to Tetsuo in particular. Unlike the others, Kei Kishimoto stands up for Masanobu.[84] In the Buddhist Temple mission, Masanobu dies together with Sadayo "Sadako" Suzumura, a fellow female hunter. In their last breath, after having their torsos severed in half by the sword of the Buddha statue, Sadako kisses Masanobu on the mouth.[85] Japan
Ryofu Housen Ikki Tousen August 16, 2003 Ryofu has had sexual relations with guys and girls, notably Saji and Chinkyuu. In the anime adaptation, Ryofu is a capable fighter, but more promiscuous than her manga counterpart, as shown when she molests Ryomou. She also sleeps with multiple guys and Chinkyuu on the girls side. She avenges Chinkyuu's death by trying to fight Hakufu at Toutaku's place, ending up committing murder suicide with Toutaku with a point-blank chi blast.[86]
Kanoe X October 24, 2001 The bisexual main antagonist of the series and Princess Hiroto's younger sister.[87] She is in a sexual relationship with Yūto but also flirts with Satsuki and Fūma.
Kinjiro Kitaeda Air Master June 3, 2003 He claims to hate women yet he likes Maki because he thinks she's different.[88] He had his first kiss stolen by one of his male subordinates, Nagato the Long Fist, while Nagato was fighting Fukamichi.
Lilith Yami to Bōshi to Hon no Tabibito October 2, 2003 Lilith, the guardian of the Great Library, flirts relentlessly with Hazuki, beginning in the show's third episode, although she is always turned down.[89] Sometimes she goes to absurd lengths to show her love in various book worlds, sometimes even trying to sleep with her.[7][90] Lilith's previous lover was Adam, the library's previous protector, referred to as a male character.[89] While Lilith is close to her sister, Hitsumi, whose real name is Eve, she only loves her in a platonic way.
Ling-Ling Drawn Together October 27, 2004 Ling-Ling is identified as bisexual by a parody of The Terminator.[91] United States
Foxxy Love Foxxy has relations with both men and women, but preferably with the former. She makes out with Princess Clara in the show's first episode,[78] and has a brief BDSM relationship with Captain Hero in another episode.[92]
Nonoko Ogasawara Gakuen Alice November 6, 2004 One of Mikan's classmates, possesses the Alice of chemistry, and thus likes to experiment with dangerous chemicals. This geeky side of her led her to become good friends with Hotaru, and later Mikan in the series. Like Anna, she also has a crush on her teacher Misaki.[37] Japan
Sanjay The Fairly OddParents September 27, 2002 Sanjay appears as one of Timmy's 'back-up friends' along with Elmer and is often striving to get recognition from the other three. He also seems to have an obsession with Timmy. In one episode, he dreams about Timmy rescuing him and after he was told that he was dreaming, Sanjay replies: "Bye Timmy, see you in my next dream!!"[93] He also named the animal he wished for after Timmy, just like Tootie did.[94] He is later revealed to have a crush on Timmy since his date, Kimmy, looks exactly like Timmy to the point she sounds like him and has three goldfish and carries them around.[95] United States
Hatsuharu Sohma Fruits Basket September 6, 2001 Hatsuharu is part of the Sohma family, a family cursed into turning into members of the zodiac when under stress or hugged by members of the opposite sex.[96] He was born in the year of the cow and was often annoyed by people's comments about the stupidity of the cow from the zodiac, and blamed his troubles on Yuki, born the year of the rat. However, Yuki helps him realize he needs to move past people's comments and enters an on/off relationship with Rin Sohma, he refers to Yuki as his first love. Japan
Old Man Waterfall Futurama December 22, 2002 Old Man Waterfall is a polygamist: he has seven wives and one husband.[97] United States
Mitsuka Yoshimine DearS September 2004 Mitsuka is an exhibitionist high school English teacher, who often strips down to her lingerie during classes, makes her students read erotic stories, openly asks about their sex lives and flirts with them.[98] She is also a porn actress, who makes her own original videos, and constantly interprets everything around her in a sexual way.[99][98] She is attracted to boys and girls, sometimes seen flirting with her male student Takeya, and her female "DearS" (human-like aliens) students Ren and Miu.[100][101] Japan

Pansexual characters
Character debut date Title Characters Notes Country
Colonel Horace Gentleman The Venture Bros. September 11, 2004 According to the creators of the show, Colonel Gentleman was always, openly, and proudly gay.[102] However, he has an ex-wife, Mz. Quymn,[103] and former lover, Kiki,[104] who he lived with at his home in Tangiers, Morocco for years, and as such, is pansexual. United States
Captain Leslie Hero Drawn Together November 17, 2004 Captain Hero is shown to be sexually aroused by an array of paraphilias and will have sex with anything and anyone. He and Foxxy Love form a brief BDSM relationship in one episode,[92] and as his gay alter ego Tim Tommerson, has an affair with Xandir in another episode.[80]
Kaorin Azumanga Daioh May 13, 2002 Kaorin has unrequited love for the athletic girl, Sakaki. Osaka specifically asks Kaori if she is homosexual, Kaori becomes embarrassed and then answers that it's "one of those things peculiar to puberty" and that she'd love Sakaki if say, she 'were' male or whatever, because she's cool.[105] Japan

Transgender characters
Characters Show title Character debut date Notes Country
Megumi Amatsuka Cheeky Angel June 4, 2002 Megumi is a physically attractive trans woman who retains her masculine mannerisms and fighting abilities, which she uses very often, attracting the 'Megu-chan Protection Club', a group of misfit admirers.[106][107] Nobody else knows she used to be a boy but was transformed into a girl. Initially, only Megumi's best friend, Miki, knew her secret, however the protection club quickly finds out. Japan
Brunella Pommelhorst The Simpsons November 21, 2001 Mrs. Pommelhorst is the gym teacher who announced his intention to take time off and return as "Mr. Pommelhorst, the shop teacher."[108] United States

Genderqueer characters
Characters Show title Character debut date Notes Country
Envy Fullmetal Alchemist October 11, 2003 Envy is a shapeshifting homunculus without a specific gender.[109] While they are usually referred to in general neutral pronouns in the Japanese version, in both anime they are usually referred to as he.[110] They are normally seen to have the appearance of an 'androgynous' female. Japan
Brother Ken bro'Town September 22, 2004 Brother Ken is the principal of the school and is fa'afafine, a Samoan concept for a third gender, a person who is born biologically male but is raised and sees themself as female. Because the concept does not readily translate, when the series was broadcast on Adult Swim Latin America, a decision was made not to translate Samoan words and just present them as part of the "cultural journey".[111] New Zealand

Other LGBTQ characters
Characters Show title Identity Character debut date Notes Country
Adam Seymour Duckstein Queer Duck Gay or Bisexual 2000 Adam is the main character of the series. He is presented as a stereotypical gay duck and has been a victim of gay bashing. However, in the series finale, he wakes up to discover that he had sex with a woman.[112] United States
Himeko Kurusugawa
Chikane Himemiya		 Kannazuki no Miko Bisexual
Lesbian		 October 1, 2004 Chikane has loved Himeko since they met, although (despite her jealousy of Himeko and Sōma's friendship) she does not admit it until much later.[18][113] Chikane's feelings for Himeko border on obsession. She eventually turns evil upon joining the Orochi as the Eighth Head, vanquishing all but two of the Orochi heads, sexually assaulting Himeko and tormenting her during their final battle.[114] During the last few episodes Himeko realizes and accepts her feelings for Chikane, with Himeko reunited with Chikane. In the show's final episode, they kiss in the final episode after admitting their feelings for each other, and are reunited even after they are reincarnated after the defeat of the Orochi.[115] Japan
Kim
Katya		 Eddsworld Bisexual
Lesbian		 June 6, 2003 In one episode, Edd and Tord meet Kim and instantly fall in love with her, hence trying various ways to impress her.[116] After Kim gives Tord a kiss, Edd gets upset and starts a fight with him. Later, Katya walks up to Kim after greeting her and they kiss each other, leaving both Edd and Tord heartbroken. United Kingdom
Rey
Luca		 Saint Beast Bisexual
Gay		 May 23, 2003 Saint Beast is a spinoff franchise of the series Angel Tales. In Angel Tales, Rey loves Tsubasa but in the Saint Beast Franchise, Rey and Luca are lovers.[117] Japan
Shin
Judas		 Saint Beast Bisexual
Gay		 May 30, 2003 Saint Beast is a spinoff franchise of the series Angel Tales. In Angel Tales, Shin loves Ayumi but in the Saint Beast Franchise, Shin and Judas are lovers.[118]
Shuichi Shindo
Eiri Yuki		 Gravitation Gay
Bisexual		 October 4, 2000 Shuichi Shindo falls in love with Eiri Yuki.[119] Over the course of the series manages to melt the cold heart of Eiri and the two become a couple. In one episode, it is revealed that Eiri has a financee named Ayaka, but she backs away after seeing the love between Shuichi and Eiri.[120]
Asato Tsuzuki
Hisoka Kurosaki		 Descendants of Darkness Gay
Bisexual		 October 2, 2000 Asato and Hisoka begin to fall in love with each other.[121] Hisoka showed some level of feelings for a girl named Tsubaki Kakyouin.

See also

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  65. "Forest of Darkness". Saint Beast. Episode 3. April 17, 2007. NHK.
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