Shonen Heroines Who Were Overshadowed by the Heroes and Deserve Their Own Series
It is quite common that most Shonen series are entirely focused on the male protagonists, while the heroines usually don’t get much screen time. They typically play second fiddle to the hero and are generally defined by their relationships with the protagonists instead of their own beliefs. The audience usually ignores them, and it’s depressing that even to this day, Shonen heroines are yet to be treated equally with the heroes. Today we look at some of the heroines who could make their mark in different Shonen series despite the usual sexism. In particular, these heroines were so impressive that they deserve to have a series of their own. Anna Kyoyama Shaman King fans know very well that Anna Kyoyama is unlike the usual Shonen heroines. She is unique since the typical heroine stereotypes do not define her. Although she is the love interest of Yoh Asakura in the series, the creators never limited her character to their relationship. She is not the type to hesitate in fighti...