The Best Girls Of Anime 2024, Ranked

Who Is She?: Raised by a spirit medium grandmother, Momo recently awakened psychic powers of her own. She uses them to help her alien-obsessed friend Okarun dispel a curse and deal with any other supernatural madness that comes their way. Why Fans Love Her: Momo is great for a lot of reasons. She has strong opinions, but she rolls with the punches and changes those opinions when she finds out she's wrong. She makes fun of Okarun but also makes it clear that she cares about him in her own way. Her gal-like fashion sense is creative and fun, and her developing psychic powers are badass.

Who Is She?: Alisa "Alya" Mikhailovna Kujo is a half-Russian, half-Japanese girl who inspires obsessive love from her classmates. But she only has eyes for one person, with whom she flirts in Russian under the assumption that he doesn't understand her. Little does she know, he speaks Russian too. Why Fans Love Her: If you love characters who hide their true selves under a mask of indifference, you'll probably like Alya. Her icy exterior contrasts adorably with the affectionate things she says in Russian. Her silvery hair and jewel-like eyes are also very appealing to many fans.

Who Is She?: Holo is a wolf spirit who once served as the wheat goddess for the town of Pasloe. When the town stopped caring much about bountiful harvests, she decided to hitch a ride with a traveling merchant to get back to her hometown. Why Fans Love Her: Holo is a whip-smart, snarky character whose personality is a great fit for her adorable appearance. It's also a lot of fun to watch her developing relationship with Kraft Lawrence and to see her explore the world of traveling sales.

Who Is She?: Anna Yamada is a middle school student who is popular for her good looks and cheerful personality. However, her happy demeanor can sometimes serve as a cover for deeper insecurities. Why Fans Love Her: Those deeper insecurities are what make her character so relatable. She's afraid of men and boys because she's had negative experiences with them, as they often only want to talk to her because she's attractive. For a lot of female viewers, that feeling is very real. It's nice to see her come out of her shell and be able to trust a boy who treats her well.

Who Is She?: Yuki Itose is a sheltered college student who wants to expand her world. People in her life can be a little overprotective because she's deaf. When she meets a world traveler named Itsuomi Nagi, who wants to learn sign language, she gets a chance to interact in a new way. Why Fans Love Her: Yuki is a sweet, bubbly person who is a great heroine for any shojo anime. What makes her a little bit different is her deafness. It's not presented as a problem, just one of her many traits. It impacts her ability to communicate and how others treat her, but it doesn't define her either.

Who Is She?: Kikoru Shinomiya is the daughter of Defense Force Director General Isao Shinomiya, which led her to become a member of the Third Division. She's a prideful person who can sometimes border on being arrogant, but she does care about others deep down. Why Fans Love Her: One of the most interesting things about Kikoru is the extreme sense of personal responsibility that drives her. She feels as though she has to make sure the people she cares about don't get hurt, even to her own detriment. The contrast between this trait and her intense personality makes her a really compelling character.

Who Is She?: At the start of Kimi ni Todoke, Sawako was a shy girl who had trouble connecting with her peers. When she met Shota Kazehaya, she was able to make friends and start relating to others in a way she couldn't before. As of Season 3, they are officially dating. Why Fans Love Her: Sawako is the epitome of kindness. She's so caring towards the people around her, and so genuinely well-meaning, that it's impossible not to want good things for her. Her awkwardness, though certainly present, is endearing. Also, even though she's been accused of looking like Sadako from The Ring, she's adorable.

Who Is She?: Marcille Donato is a half-elf mage who is a part of Laios' party. While Senshi and Laios are enthusiastically chowing down on dungeon food, she takes a more hesitant approach. Why Fans Love Her: Without Marcille, the rest of the group would probably have poisoned themselves to death ages ago. She's the only person who is willing to slow down and think things through. She's not perfect, though - she impulsively casts spells when she doesn't know what to do, and she's not always right to be cautious. But all that just makes her a more interesting, well-rounded character.

Who Is She?: The first "losing heroine" introduced in the series, Yanami was in love with her childhood friend but had to accept that he was more interested in someone else. She loves eating, which is how she ended up becoming friends with Nukumizu - she makes him lunch to pay him back for a restaurant bill he covered when she forgot her wallet. Why Fans Love Her: Yanami is great because she's balanced. Not necessarily mentally - she has some pretty weird ideas about the world - but as a character. She's gone through some real hardship and has had to reflect on it, but she's also a funny person who doesn't take most things too seriously.

Who Is She?: Rishe Irmgard Weitzner is a noble of the House of Weitzner in the Kingdom of Hermity. She has been repeating her life on a loop to prevent her demise at the age of 20. Why Fans Love Her: Anybody who is willing to repeat years of their life seven times, knowing that their life is in danger, is a seriously impressive person. Rishe is brave, independent, and clever - all traits she needs to survive.

Who Is She?: Elfaria is one of the five Magia Vander - that is, one of the five most powerful mages in the world tasked with the duty of protecting the Tower. Though powerful, she's also lazy and doesn't particularly care about the affairs of the Tower. Instead, she spends her time obsessing over her childhood friend Will. Why Fans Love Her: Sometimes, a character obsessing over another can come across as creepy or irritating. In this case, it's absolutely adorable. She genuinely cares about him and isn't afraid to express it, although sometimes her efforts are misunderstood. Also, her character design is gorgeous - look at those lashes!

Who Is She?: Chinatsu Kano is a third-year high school student and accomplished basketball player. She's also Taiki's crush and roommate. Why Fans Love Her: She's a kind, supportive person who approaches her relationships with maturity and compassion. But there's more to her than just how she treats others. She's not just a cookie-cutter love interest who exists to flatter the male MC. Viewers don't just want her to get together with Taiki; they also want her to succeed in her basketball dreams.

Who Is She?: Once a regular human, Yumiella Dolkness has been reincarnated into an otome game as its villain. Not only does she have to try to prevent her own demise as a game mechanic, but she also has to deal with unexpected prejudice against her dark hair. Why Fans Love Her: Yumiella isn't exactly sociable. She's awkward with other people and tends to think in an intensely logical way that can get in the way of emotions. In some cases, this type of character can fall flat, but here it's oddly endearing.

Who Is She?: At first, Aira Shiratori is a popular girl who uses manipulation to maintain her status. She's arrogant, cruel, and selfish, and that only gets worse once she realizes she has psychic powers. But once she starts to make real friends and stops focusing so much on her reputation, she becomes more relaxed and able to act like herself. Why Fans Love Her: Does anyone remember Teruki Hanazawa from Mob Psycho 100? Aira's trajectory from arrogant super-powered bully to relatively chill person has a lot in common with his arc. The main difference is that she keeps her cute hairstyle instead of wearing a giant haystack on her head for multiple episodes. But while she might not be able to match Teruki's epic hair, she does match him in having a well-told character arc.

Who Is She?: She's the youngest daughter of the Tendo family. She's expected not only to be one of the people who helps run the family dojo but also to create a link between her family and Ranma's by marrying him. She's not exactly thrilled about the idea. Why Fans Love Her: Ranma ½ got its long-awaited reboot last year, and the new iteration of Akane is beautiful. Her new design is more polished, but her personality is just like it's always been. Akane is a tough person who doesn't take nonsense from anyone, which is why she's a good match for her fiancé, Ranma, who is constantly bringing nonsense to her door.

Who Is She?: Yoshino is the granddaughter of the fourth-generation head of the Somei Group, a yakuza organization. She's not thrilled about it, but she is engaged to Kirishima, the grandson of another yakuza group that her family hopes to align themselves with. Why Fans Love Her: How many other anime girls would consider selling their own kidney just to make a point? Not many! Yoshino has problems, but one thing she has going for her is the determination to stand up for what she believes in, no matter who she's talking to. Also, she's beautiful in a "boss babe" sort of way.

Who Is She?: Chika Komari is the current vice president of the Literature Club. Unlike most members, she genuinely cares about literature and spends a lot of her free time writing. However, she's incredibly anxious, which means that she has a hard time actually advancing the causes of the club she cares about. Why Fans Love Her: Komari is a complicated character, which is part of what makes her so interesting. On the surface, she appears sarcastic and confident, especially when she's talking to Nukumizu. The reality is different - Komari actually struggles with some serious anxiety that she has to work hard to manage.

Who Is She?: Also known by her real name, Cathleen Bate, Star and Stripe is the Number 1 Pro Hero in the USA. Despite being American, her aesthetic is less about patriotism and more about her admiration for All Might. Why Fans Love Her: Like All Might, Star and Stripe is rocking absurdly American clothing, which makes her an anomaly in the world of anime. But her over-the-top patriotism isn't the only thing that stands out about her - she also offers insight into the hero world outside of Japan. Additionally, her quirk, New Order, lets her impose rules on her surroundings, altering the laws of reality to her desires. That's pretty cool.

Who Is She?: Nina Iseri is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the all-girls band Togenashi Togeari. She sometimes lets her emotions get the better of her, but she's an independent and goal-oriented person. Why Fans Love Her: What makes Nina so interesting is her unshakable sense of justice. She was bullied in school and left home because of it, but she doesn't internalize that pain - she rages at it. In her mind, the way the social system of high school treated her was completely unacceptable. She's not willing - or able - to accept things she thinks are morally wrong. This makes her a strong character, but also a rigid one. Her strength is also her flaw - that's some good writing.

Who Is She?: Ouran Nakagawa is Kadode's best friend. Initially, she was a relatively shy and normal person, but her friendship with Kadode allowed her to become more comfortable expressing her true self. This true self often says things that don't make a lot of sense. Why Fans Love Her: Ouran may be weird, but her weirdness fits nicely into the rest of the delightfully bizarre series. She might spend most of her time talking about enslaving the human race, but hey, at least she has goals. Another good thing about her is her character design. She's not a typical anime cute girl, but the unique art style suits her well.