List of animated series with LGBTQ characters: 2015–2019

The years of 2015 to 2019 saw the number of LGBTQ characters, building upon progress from 2010 to 2014, in animated series increase. This includes series like The Loud House, beginning in 2016, OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes in 2017, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power in 2018, and Twelve Forever in 2019. The latter three shows were praised for their LGBTQ representation,[1] progressive characters and storylines,[2] and queer characters.[3] Additionally, LGBTQ characters appeared in Macross Delta, Kiznaiver, Mysticons, Craig of the Creek, Castlevania, Carole & Tuesday. In 2019 alone, LGBTQ characters were featured in shows such as Twelve Forever, Hazbin Hotel, The Dragon Prince, Danger & Eggs, gen:LOCK, and Astra Lost in Space.

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 gay (in animation and anime), lesbian (in animation and anime), bisexual (in animation and anime), trans, pansexual, asexual, non-binary, 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: 2010s page.

The entries on this page are organized alphanumerically by duration dates.

2015

Duration Show title Character debut date Characters Identity Notes Country
2015 Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA October 13, 2015 Shino Sasaki Lesbian A beautiful girl, she first met Akari Holmes Kanzaki at a food stand where they share a leaf pie. She has since developed an obsessive crush on Akari[4] to the point that she is willing to resort to violence in order to make Akari break off her amica relationship with Aria who she is extremely jealous of.[5] She is also known to stalk Akari and take candid pictures of her changing or in a swimsuit. Japan
October 13, 2015 Urara Takachiho[6] Lesbian A pompous and wealthy girl,[4] she and Akari were originally rivals, but became friends after Akari saved her from the collapsing scaffolding during the Quartet test as shown in episode 5, "Quartet, Part 2." In addition, Urara fell in love with Akari and fights for her affection alongside Shino. She is willing to do many things for Akari and has perverted fantasies of dominating her as shown in episode 7, "Struggle Over Akari."[5]
Yurikuma Arashi January 5, 2015 Kureha Tsubaki
Sumika Izumino
Ginko Yurishiro
Lulu Yurigasaki
Yurika Hakonaka
Lesbian The main protagonists of the series are presented as having various sexual encounters and romantic relationships as the growth of hatred towards bears grows within Kureha who lost her girlfriend, Sumika and her mother, Reia by the hands of them.[7] She later learns the truth from Ginko and Lulu (which later proves that Yurika was lying) about why her mother and Sumika died and is later in acceptance of bears and even becomes one herself to embark on her romantic relationship with Ginko.
Sound! Euphonium April 8, 2015 Reina Kousaka
Kumiko Oumae
Lesbian In this series, Reina and Kumiko love each other. While they never explictly say they love each other, the conversations, looks, and touch between them indicates their romantic feelings for each other.[8]
Himouto! Umaru-chan July 23, 2015 Kirie Motoba Lesbian Kirie is a classmate who is introduced as a petite girl with frightening eyes that scare others and that watches Umaru intensely. She is portrayed as shy along with being in love with Umaru.[9][10] She considers Ebina a rival for Umaru's affections.[11]
Mikagura School Suite April 6, 2015 Eruna Ichinomiya Lesbian Eruna is the main character of the story. She is a somewhat dimwitted girl who has a romantic interest in girls and as a result spends much of her time playing dating simulation visual novels on her portable device.[12] She enrolls into Mikagura Private Academy after her cousin Shigure recommends it to her, largely due to wanting to be able to meet Seisa Mikagura whom she developed a strong interest in.
Shimoneta July 18, 2015 Otome Saotome Bisexual After inadvertently discovering Tanukichi changing out of a Blue Snow costume, she blackmails him into being her "pet" for a while, and later joins SOX in order to learn how to draw explicit artwork after being educated on the subject by Ayame.[13] She had an unrequited crush on Anna which slowly disappears after she joins SOX.
Show by Rock!! April 5, 2015 Retoree Lesbian A Golden Retriever dog girl who has long blonde ears and a ribbon in her hair. She is the smart girl in the group and uses her smartphone anytime, making her shy and unsociable. She appears to have a crush on Cyan, the protagonist.[14]
Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid October 10, 2015 Charlotte Scharsen Lesbian The series first antagonist.[15] She has a harem of Extars (other girls) - called the Adel ("nobility") - that she uses all at once when fighting her opponents. She strives to bring Mermaid under her thumb, but is later seduced as a willing puppet Governor by Momoka.
Kasumi Shigure
Hibiki Kenjo
Lesbian Kasumi is the commander of Wärter who is opposed to Charlotte's despotic regime over Mermaid's residents.[15] She is in a relationship with Hibiki has been so traumatized by her experience at Mermaid that she refused to leave her room. She decided to join the fight at the very end with the purpose of not letting anyone else suffer the same way she did, apologizing to Kasumi for leaving her fight alone the whole time.
Mamori Tokonome
Mirei Shikishima
Lesbian Mamori and Mirei are in a romantic/sexual relationship.[16] Mirei states that she would've had no reason to live if she hadn't met Mamori. In one of the OVA shorts, it was revealed that Mirei used to be in a relationship with Momoka, the second antagonist.
October 17, 2015 Meifeng Sakura[17] Lesbian A crafty girl who speaks Kansai dialect and is often seen wearing a partial cowboy outfit. She often holds bets and scams in order to make money which she can use to activate her Extar ability in the form of a golden mech suit. This evidently shows that she is sexually attracted to money.[18] However, the use of her power consumes both the money and her clothes, leaving her in the nude when her power shuts off. She also seems to like observing Mamori and Mirei when they drive.
October 24, 2015 Rain Hasumi
Lady J
Lesbian Rain and Lady J are passionate lovers. Lady J is able to transform into a motorbike without her partner's aid.[19] When both girls' Extar forms are combined, they turn into a powerful jet.
October 31, 2015 Akira Hiragi Lesbian
Genderqueer
The benevolent Governor of Mermaid, and the founder of Wärter (German for "keeper(s)"), the island's peace-keeping force. While believed by everyone on the island to be the only male resident on Mermaid, she is actually a woman asked by her mother to act like a man in order to stay safe. For physical protection, her mother also provided her with an artificial Extar named Sri. Only Torino and Mirei knew her true gender until she was exposed by Momoka. In an earlier episode, with Mirei knocked out, Mamori has Akira drive with her in order to stop the terrorists, briefly exposing her identity to Mirei before leaving the scene.[20] Furthermore, supplemental material revealed she was in a relationship with a woman named Haruka (who was her first Extar) in college, a relationship she still longs for as Mermaid's Governor.
November 28, 2015 Momoka Sagara Lesbian The series' second antagonist. She harbored a deep hatred of Mirei for "abandoning" her,[21] which turned her into a homicidal maniac, and has volunteered herself for further enhancement; they enable her to transform her chosen Extar into any weapon of her choice and absorb A Virus carriers to enhance her Arm's power. It was revealed at the end of the series that she and Mirei were in a past relationship whilst they were Soldiers. In one of the OVA shorts, their relationship was confirmed to be sexual.
December 5, 2015 E9 Lesbian E9 is one of the soldiers who have infiltrated Mermaid's Wärter. In Episode 10, she sexually assaults other girls using a mysterious power to inspect their bodies.[22]
2015–2016 Gate July 25, 2015 Tuka Luna Marceau Bisexual She has entertained a crush on Mari Kurokawa, however she has displayed hidden feelings for the protagonist, Itami often calling him "father" both out of habit and out of bashfulness about her true feelings for him.[23]
August 22, 2015 Giselle Lesbian Giselle is a member of the dragon folk, the youngest of the Twelve Apostles in the Special Region (at an age of just over 400 years), and Hardy's personal servant.[24] She is in love with Hardy and hence considers herself a rival to Rory Mercury. She is responsible for waking the Flame Dragon in Hardy's name.
Hardy She is The Goddess of the Underworld in the Special Region, whose main temple is located in the city of Belnago.[24] Hardy is very whimsical and likes to act upon her own desires; she is also a lesbian, and would like to claim Rory as her bride.
2015–2017 Dawn of the Croods July 7, 2017 Wal
Loo
Gay It is revealed that two cavemen name Wal and Loo are gay by sharing a kiss at the series finale of the show.[25] United States
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans October 4, 2015 Yamagi Gilmerton Gay He's in love with another male, Norba Shino, claiming he'd rather die together with his love than to live without him.[26] Japan
December 18, 2016 Norba Shino Bisexual A slightly flamboyant eccentric who's suggested to reciprocate another boy's romantic affections.[26] Outright confirmed bisexual by the series' director Tatsuyuki Nagai.
2015–2019 One-Punch Man November 22, 2015 Puri-Puri-Prisoner Gay Puri-Puri-Prisoner is a flamboyant, muscular gay hero who gets put in prison for taking an interest in and attacking other male heroes and criminals, thus the name.[27]
Star vs. the Forces of Evil January 18, 2015 Jackie Lynn Thomas Bisexual Jackie-Lynn and Marco start dating in the episode "Bon Bon the Birthday Clown",[28] but ended their relationship in the episode "Sophomore Slump".[29] In the episode "Britta's Tacos", it is revealed that Jackie is in a relationship with a French girl named Chloé.[30] United States
2015–present Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? July 31, 2019 Apollo Bisexual Apollo is bisexual as he has many male members of his familia that he loves and also shows sexual desire towards Bell Cranel, a male adventurer. In addition, when he was in heaven he was besotted with the female goddess Hestia, much to her disgust.[31] Japan

2016

Duration Show title Character debut date Characters Identity Notes Country
2016 Flip Flappers October 6, 2016 Cocona
Papika
Lesbian Cocona and Papika realize their love for each other during a fight with Cocona's mother.[32][33] Japan
Kiznaiver April 10, 2016 Honoka Maki Bisexual In love with Ruru, seeking a romantic relationship with her.[34]
Ruru Lesbian Ruru fell in love with Honoka and sought a romantic relationship with her.[34]
Keijo October 27, 2016 Mio Kusakai Lesbian She is known to be a lesbian who flirts with other girls.[35]
Kiss Him, Not Me October 27, 2016 Shima Nishina Pansexual An androgynous girl who claims to like anything and anyone so long as they are beautiful and who develops interest in Kae Serinuma, even before she lost weight as Kae encouraged her to follow her dream and become a doujin artist.[36]
Macross Delta April 3, 2016 Makina Nakajima
Reina Prowler
Lesbian In the 23rd episode, Makina flirts with Mikumo, trying to get her to open up work, as she is embarrassed to eat with her and Reina[37] because she has always eaten meals by herself.[38] She and Reina are romantically in love with each other, to the point of living together.
Prisoner Zero September 19, 2016 Del Rev
Bowi Rev
Gay Del refers to Bowi as his husband in the final episode of season 1.[39] In addition, throughout the series there are examples of their relationship, including the fact that they have the same last name, raised a child together, and the way the other characters voice concerns about how Del will react to Bowi's death. What looks like a wedding photo can be seen in a flashback episode. Australia
The High School Life of a Fudanshi August 17, 2016 Yūjirō Shiratori Gay Yūjirō is a gay effeminate crossdresser with a liking toward men,[40] as indicated in episodes such as "Everyone's Fun Times," with strong "female power."[41] Japan
Yuri on Ice October 6, 2016 Viktor Nikiforov
Yūri Katsuki
Gay or Bisexual Throughout the story, Yūri and Victor are shown to have a growing relationship,[42] and in episode 7, "China's On! The Grand Prix Series Opening Event!! The Cup of China Free Skate," they kiss. In episode 10, "Gotta Supercharge it! Pre-Grand Prix Final Special!," Yūri buys them matching rings, which Viktor refers to as 'engagement rings'. Both characters' exact sexualities remain ambiguous throughout the series.
November 23, 2016 Seung-Gil Lee Gay In the official character information, as well as said by Kubo Mitsurou, Seung-Gil is described as not liking women even though he is a "handsome skater."[43]
2016–2018 Voltron: Legendary Defender June 10, 2016 Takashi Shirogane
Adam
Curtis
Gay Shiro and Adam were romantically involved before the start of the Kerberos mission, as shown in the episode "A Little Adventure" and others.[44] However they broke up. Shiro went into space and several years later Adam dies fighting the Galra. However, the epilogue at the end of eighth and final season, shows Shiro being married to Curtis, a background character introduced in Season 8. The two shared an on-screen kiss in the episode "The End is the Beginning." United States
2016–present My Hero Academia April 3, 2016 Yawara "Tiger" Chatora Trans man Although not mentioned in the story, the author stated in the character introduction that "Yawara was formerly female until he took a trip to Thailand."[45][46] As such, Yawara is a trans man. Japan
Kenji "Magne" Hikiishi Trans woman She had a male body, but she preferred to be referred to as a female by her friends.[46] As such, she is a trans woman.
Super Lovers April 6, 2016 Haru Kaido
Ren Kaido
Bisexual
Gay
Haru Kaido was formerly a player who dated numerous women, but eventually falls for his stepbrother Ren Kaido as shown in the episode "Forest Green."[47] Ren himself has been in love with Haru since he was young and has shown no interest in women.
May 11, 2016 Seiji Takamori / Kiyoka Gay Seiji, better known as Kiyoka, runs a bar/cafe with his high school classmate,[47] Haru, dresses in woman's clothes and appears to prefer men.[48] He once confessed to Haru in the episode "Cloudy Sky," and been turned down. He also has transgender friends as shown in the episode "Marine Blue."
The Loud House May 2, 2016 Luna Loud
Sam Sharp
Bisexual
Lesbian
Luna shows attraction to Hugh, Lincoln's tutor, in "Study Muffin", and sends a love letter to a girl named Sam in "L is for Love".[49][50][51] Sam seems to feel similarly about Luna as shown in the latter episode. Sam Sharp appears to reciprocate Luna's feelings in that episode and others, with Lori describing them as beginning to date in the episode "Racing Hearts," though neither character calls their excursion a date throughout the episode. [52][53][54][52] United States
July 20, 2016 Howard and Harold McBride Gay Howard and Harold are the adoptive fathers of Clyde McBride, who is the best friend of protagonist Lincoln Loud. Howard and Harold are overprotective of their son and shower Clyde with attention. They are the first pair of married male characters to be depicted on a Nickelodeon series.[55][56][51]
July 21, 2016 Dana Dufresne Trans woman She first appeared as the host (and judge) of a beauty pageant in "Toads and Tiaras" and reappeared in the episode "Gown and Out" in August 2018. Maddie Taylor, who does voice over for the character, revealed in August 2019 that the character had transitioned from a man to a trans woman, like herself, and said that the character would return in another episode within season 4.[57] However, Season 4 concluded on July 23rd, 2020 and no such episode or even appearance of Dana was shown.
February 15, 2020 Lainey
Alice
Lesbian Lainey, one of Lynn's roller derby team, is dating a girl named Alice.[58][59]

2017

Duration Show title Character debut date Characters Identity Notes Country
2017 Danger & Eggs June 30, 2017 Reina Lesbian She is a femme "brown-skinned energetic creative" who likes to build with her hands and is empowered by the world around her, as described by her voice actor, Jasika Nicole.[60][61] She is also the best friend of one of the protagonists, DD, who she is very loving with.[62] United States
Milo Agender In the fifth episode, the two protagonists, DD Danger and Phillip, meet Milo, who uses they/them pronouns.[63] In the following episode, they form a band with DD and Philip named the Buck Buck Trio and play a music festival together.[64][60][61] Tyler Ford, an agender model and speaker is the voice of Milo, said they loved that their character, is an "accurate representation" of them.[60]
Fate/Apocrypha July 9, 2017 Astolfo (Rider) Genderqueer / Bisexual Astolfo, while genetically and biologically male, likes to cross-dress, and identifies in the official Fate/Grand Order bio as "gender: unknown" or "le secret". He is willing to allow other characters to believe him to be either gender without objection, and has had relationships with women in the past, while also harbouring romantic feelings towards the series' male protagonist, Sieg.[65] Japan
Fuuka January 6, 2017 Makoto Mikasa Bisexual He is openly homosexual,[66] although towards the end of the manga he confesses his love for his female sempai.
Hitorijime My Hero July 8, 2017 Masahiro Setagawa
Kousuke Ooshiba
Bisexual Masahiro is Kosuke's student and "underling" and initially deeply respects him due to being an infamous street fighter who saved him from bullies.[67] The two both showed interest in women in the past, but end up falling in love with each other and end up in a romantic relationship, despite their status as teacher and student.
Kado: The Right Answer April 7, 2017 Shun Hanamori Gay He is Kojiro Shindo's coworker and roommate. He is clingy to Shindo and once has a conversation with Tsukai regarding her feelings for Shindo, during which he reveals his deep romantic feelings for Shindo but chooses to support Tsukai's feelings for Shindo.[68]
Kakegurui July 1, 2017
July 8, 2017
Sakaya Igarashi
Kirari Momobami
Lesbian Sayaka is only shown to be interested romantically in Kirari, explicitly stating as much. In both the manga and anime, it is revealed that Kirari returns Sayaka's affections. Kirari in turn, has not shown romantic interest to any other character in the series.[69]
August 12, 2017 Midari Ikishima Midari is said to be a person who is not enamored by men. Midari states that she is searching for the perfect woman, one comparable to Kirari, saying that she only wants to be killed by a woman.[70] In the main storyline, Midari has been portrayed as being sexually attracted to Kirari and Yumeko; in spin-offs, she has expressed sexual attraction towards Ririka (actually Mary in disguise) and various other female characters.
Love Tyrant April 6, 2017 Yuzu Kichougasaki Bisexual She has a crush on her half-sister, Akane Hiyama,[71] but later in the series she develops feelings for Seiji Aino.[72]
Made in Abyss July 7, 2017 Nanachi Ambiguous Nanachi is a Hollow with somewhat rabbit-like features. Although generally presumed to be female by others, Nanachi uses gender-neutral pronouns, and the writer has left Nanachi's gender intentionally ambiguous. The official English translator of Made in Abyss had also chosen to use gender neutral pronouns.[73] Given that the changes made to survivors of the curse are random, it's possible that Nanachi may not actually have a gender at all.
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid January 11, 2017 Riko Saikawa Lesbian Kanna's primary school classmate who is initially hostile towards her but soon develops a crush on her (which later becomes the running gag in the series). In Episode 6, it is hinted that Kanna in turn reciprocates, wanting a relationship similar to Tohru and Kobayashi,[74] but her feelings still remain ambiguous.[75]
Tohru Tohru falls in love with Kobayashi after she saved her and starts living in her flat as a maid. Tohru and Kobayashi's relationship is described as a 'mundane family type' one whilst taking care of the young dragon Kanna.[76] Moreover, it is confirmed that Kobayashi has begun to return Tohru's feelings of a more romantic nature in chapter 48 of the manga continuation, even though the show itself heavily implied that Kobayashi also has feelings for her, with Tohru's maid act "specifically appealing to Kobayashi's turn-ons."[42]
Nanbaka February 1, 2017 Ruka Gojou Gay / Genderqueer Ruka Gojou loves beauty and refers to himself as a "queen" while stating he is different from Kiji who he deems an "okama" and also seems to have some attraction towards men, as he blushed when Honey, a pretty boy, complimented his looks.[77]
NTR: Netsuzou Trap July 5, 2017 Yuma Okazaki
Hotaru Mizushina
Bisexual The story centers around two high school girls named Yuma and Hotaru who each have a boyfriend but secretly cheat with each other. Yuma cannot explain the feeling she gets around Hotaru, which eventually leads her to believe that their relationship may be more than just a friendship. In the final episode, Yuma finally realizes that Hotaru has had feelings for her all along and confesses her love for her.[78]
Seven Mortal Sins April 14, 2017 Leviathan (Envy) Lesbian She becomes instantly infatuated with Lucifer upon the latter's arrival in Hell and makes herself into the fallen angel's sidekick.[79] She is therefore continuously jealous of Maria because she receives the better part of Lucifer's attention, though the two are quite capable of working together if it serves Lucifer's interests.
Spiritpact January 7, 2017 Yang Jinghua
Duanmu Xi
Bisexual
Gay
Yang Jinghua is a poor man who barely makes money selling charms and fixing electronics. He is killed and his spirit is found by Duanmu Xi, head of a large family specilizing in exorcism under the guise of being pharmacists.[80] He forms a contract with Yang Jinghua and later enters into a vow that is the equivalent of marriage. The two show a strong attraction towards each other and their bond deepens over the course of the story. Yang Jinghua shows interest in women but remains loyal to Duanmu Xi. China
Symphogear AXZ July 1, 2017 Cagliostro Trans woman She used to be a man who was a swindler known for his endless lies, before being granted a perfect body by Saint-Germain, becoming a trans woman.[81] Cagliostro has since sworn to never lie about her feelings. Japan
Prelati Trans woman She also used to be a man who indulged in luxury and pleasure, before being granted a perfect female body by Saint-Germain, following his defeat at her hands.[81] Prelati has since sworn to become an earnest researcher, but sometimes lets her preference for fun get in the way of her work.
2017–2018 Freedom Fighters: The Ray December 8, 2017 Ray Terrill / The Ray
Jacob
John Trujillo / Black Condor
Gay Ray, a gay superhero,[82] and John go to a bar where Ray fails to ask a man on a date.[83] As Ray struggles with his recent unemployment and avoids coming out to his conservative parents, the Ray from Earth-X[84] emerges through a breach and hands the cortex off to his Earth-1 counterpart, along with his powers, before succumbing to his injuries. In Episode 3, John and Ray go back to the bar and Ray strikes up a conversation with the man, Jacob, in which later becomes his lover. United States
Kirakira☆Pretty Cure à la Mode March 5, 2017 Yukari Kotozume/Cure Macaron
Akira Kenjou/Cure Chocolat
Lesbian The magical girl duo flirt towards each other, and in the 25th episode's battle, Chocolat's confession of her love for Macaron helped their relationship reach an apex.[85] Crunchyroll compared the duo to Sailor Uranus and Neptune.[86] Japan
Mysticons August 28, 2017 Zarya Moonwolf
Kitty Boon
The show's creator, Sean Jara, confirmed the two as a couple, noting that only one version of the episode was created and that the show's creative team fought for a kiss, but lost even though they managed "to keep the integrity of the love story."[87][88] In later tweets, Jara said there is a "beautiful love story" between Zarya and Kitty in the show, referring to the interactions between the two characters in episode 37 ("The Princess and the Pirate"), stated the importance of showing "love between LGBTQ characters on TV," and said that the kiss was cut from the episode because of "systemic homophobia" in the kids television industry, crediting Rebecca Sugar for making strides.[88] He then opined on the continual battle for more LGBTQ representation, cited an Entertainment Weekly article about LGBTQ representation in cartoons,[89] and praised the battles for more representation which go on behind the scenes. Canada
2017 We Bare Bears October 13, 2017 Two unnamed wives Lesbian It is revealed that two women are married in the episode "Bear Lift".[90] United States
2017–2019 OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes August 1, 2017 Nick Army
Joff
Gay Ian Jones-Quartey confirmed that Nick Army and Joff are a couple on Twitter.[91] They marry in the show's final episode, "Thank You for Watching the Show." United States
Lord Boxman Pansexual He has feelings for Professor Venomous, who was his loving partner in the past.[92][93] Ian Jones-Quartey confirmed to a fan on Twitter that the character is pansexual.[94]
Enid Bisexual A bisexual secret witch and ninja[95] who is in love with Red Action.[96][52] In the episode, "We Messed Up", when Enid sees Mr. Gar has a picture of KO's mom when she was younger, she eagerly asks who the babe is, and when Enid and K.O. are biking to Rad's house in "Hope This Flies", Enid's helmet has a peace sign sticker colored like the bisexual pride flag. Enid also has possibly romantic feelings toward Elodie.[97] Red Action and Enid shared a kiss at the end of the episode, "Red Action 3: Grudgement Day", in the show's final season.
Gregg Non-binary Gregg is a minor character in the series, usually loitering around the plaza with Red Action and Drupe. Ian Jones-Quartey confirmed them as non-binary on Twitter.[98]
Radicles "Rad" Genderfluid In response to fans, Toby Jones implied that Rad's gender was fluid.[99]
Red Action Lesbian She is in a relationship with Enid, with their first date in the episode "Back in Red Action,"[100] becoming a more committed couple as the show progressed.[101] In a Reddit Q&A with Ian Jones-Quartey, a fan asked about a rumor that Kali Hawk's character, Red Action, was gay, and asked the same for Enid being bisexual. Ian replied, "True and True".[102] Yellow may also be her ex-girlfriend.[103]
August 2, 2017 Bobo Agender In Twitter, Ian Jones-Quartey confirmed that Bobo is agender.[98]
August 17, 2017 Professor Venomous Bisexual Ian Jones-Quartey confirmed that this character is bisexual, when asked by a fan, but is not non-binary.[104][105]
November 3, 2017 The Hue Troop LGBTQ As Ian Jones-Quartey worded it, the entire Hue Troop are "LGBT characters."[106]
2017–present Big Mouth September 29, 2017 Ali Pansexual Ali gives a lesson in what pansexual means, which some says "oversimplifies the relationship between private parts and gender identity," although her existence as a character has been praised as putting Big Mouth "ahead of most television representations of sexual expression."[107]
Jay Bilzerian Bisexual He has shown various moments of being sexually attracted to women as well as Matthew, even sharing a kiss with one another after Jay stated the phrase, "Hey, man, a mouth's a mouth".[108]
Shannon Glaser Shannon is the mother of Jessi Glaser. Despite already being married to her husband, Greg, she is shown to be secretly cheating on him by dating Cantor Dina Reznick, another woman.[109] Cantor is a recurring character in the show and Shannon's love interest.
September 29, 2017
February 8, 2019
Matthew MacDell
Aiden
Gay Matthew is a flamboyantly gay student with a love of drama and spreading gossip. Aiden is Matthew's boyfriend introduced in the Valentine's Day special.[110] In one episode, "Smooch or Share," he kissed Jay Bilzerian, one of the series protagonists, during a game.
Castlevania July 7, 2017 Carmilla Bisexual Vampiress and leader of the Styria governing council. During her appearance in the second season, she implies that she is attracted to both men and woman alike.[111]
March 5, 2020 Alucard Bisexual Alucard, a half-vampire and son of Dracula, becomes friends with a man named Taka and a woman named Sumi during the third season. Near the season-finale, Taka and Sumi have sex with Alucard. After that, they betray Alucard and try to kill him, who in self-defense ended killing both. He was later confirmed as bisexual on Twitter by Sam Deats, one of the series directors.[112]
Taka Gay Taka is a young Japanese man introduced in the third season,[113] and near the season-finale, he and Sumi have sex with Alucard. After that, they betray Alucard and try to kill him, who in self-defense ended killing both. The series doesn't show nor mentions if he felt attracted by any woman before dying.
DuckTales April 4, 2020 Indy Sabrewing
Ty Sabrewing
Gay Debuted in the season 3 episode "Challenge of the Senior Junior Woodchucks!"[114] Indy and Ty are the guardians of Violet Sabrewing and the foster fathers of Lena De Spell and are slated to be recurring characters in the show.[115]

2018

Duration Show title Character debut date Characters Identity Notes Country
2018 Anima Yell! October 7, 2018 Kon Akitsune Lesbian Kon is a lesbian who is able to successfully confess to her female crush thanks to the Cheer Club's help in Episode 3.[116] Japan
Asobi Asobase August 5, 2018 Tsugumi Aozora Bisexual Tsugumi is a feminine-presenting classmate who the Pastimers suspect of actually being male, especially when Olivia overheard Tsugumi confess they were a boy when breaking up with their boyfriend, leading them to go to great lengths to uncover Tsugumi's true identity.[117] In Episode 10, Tsugumi suddenly kisses Kasumi to which they later confirm that they take an interest in her.[118]
Banana Fish July 5, 2018 Ash Lynx Bisexual Ash has slept with both men and women during his time as a prostitute.[119] Other characters compare him and Eiji to soulmates and chaste lovers and he used to have a crush on a girl when he was 14.[120][121]
Bloom Into You October 5, 2018 Riko Hakozaki
Miyako Kodama
Lesbian Riko and Miyako are confirmed in Episode 7 to be in a lesbian relationship.[122]
Yuu Koito
Touko Nanami
Yuu Koito is a girl who loves shoujo manga and hopes to encounter a confession but when she finally does, feels nothing and doesn't respond.[123] She soon becomes friends with Touko who also has received confessions but felt nothing from them. Eventually, Touko begins to have feelings for Yuu and confesses to her, and she is shown reciprocating.
Sayaka Saeki Sayaka is Nanami's best friend from first grade. In Episode 7, Sayaka recalls how she dated a girl in middle school, only to find that she wasn't taking it seriously, after which she fell for Touko.[122] In the following episode, she has a brief run-in with her ex-girlfriend, managing to say her peace to her.[124]
Boarding School Juliet October 13, 2018 Charteux Westia Bisexual The male protagonist, Romio, discovered that Charteux was in love with Juliet, the female protagonist.[125]
Chio's School Road July 20, 2018 Madoka Kushitori Lesbian Madoka is a senior student at Chio's school who is captain of the Kabaddi Club, who has lesbian tendencies. She has a strong passion for kabaddi, which she ultimately comes to realize is not based in the sport itself, but rather for it being the perfect excuse to grope other girls. This is actually confirmed in the sixth episode, which is completely devoted to jokes about her "coming out".[126]
Citrus January 6, 2018 Yuzu Aihara
Mei Aihara
Lesbian
Bisexual
Yuzu is a self-proclaimed gyaru who becomes Mei Aihara's older stepsister, and had never dated.[127] Mei is the beautiful and serious Student Council President who is stern, cold and composed, but has a short temper, and appears deadpan. Mei was briefly the fiancé of her male homeroom teacher, until Episode 2. At first, Yuzu dislikes Mei, due to her aloof and manipulative attitude. But after Mei first kissed her, Yuzu resented her for a short time before coming to terms that she was somehow attracted to Mei. While the two of them have had very intimate moments with each other, for a time Yuzu thought it would be in Mei's best interests if she didn't pursue her romantically, feeling that Mei needed a sister more than she needed a lover. However, she grows to love her, eventually admitting that she wanted to be with Mei.[127] After both confessing their true feelings for each other she starts dating Mei in the show's final episode.
January 27, 2018 Kayo Maruta Lesbian A member of the Student Council, a shy second-year student who is very close to Harumi's sister Mitsuko.[128] Although not stated in the series, she was shown to constantly mock Mitsuko for being immature and scaring Harumi away, but ultimately had a crush on Mitsuko.-
Himeko Momokino Himeko is the Student Council vice-president and Mei's childhood friend and current right hand. She is in love with Mei and is very possessive of her, becoming jealous when Yuzu enters her life.[128]
February 17, 2018 Matsuri Mizusawa She is Yuzu's childhood friend who lived close to her before she moved to the Aihara residence, and a second-year in middle school. Upon visiting Yuzu, she reveals that she has feelings for her and tries swaying her away from Mei, who she considers her rival.[129] Like Mei, she tends to be manipulative.
March 10, 2018 Sara Tachibana Pansexual She confesses to Mei's love, but also tells Yuzu that she does not care about the gender of the person she falls in love with.[130][131]
Comic Girls April 5, 2018 Koyume Koizuka Lesbian She has a crush on Tsubasa Katsuki, liking both her "masculine" and "feminine" sides. Koyume never knew the feeling of love before meeting Tsubasa and was unable to draw male characters until she started basing them on her. In episode 5, Ruki Irokawa finds out about Koyume's crush and convinces her to go on a date with Tsubasa.[132] She plans to confess to her, but since Koyume is still unsure of her feelings, she ends up not doing it.
Cutie Honey Universe April 8, 2018 Naoko Sukeban Lesbian Despite her rough looks and personality, she has a crush on Honey and is as a result quite jealous of Natsuko.[133] During Panther Claw's assault on Saint Chapel, in revenge for the death of her entire gang and in order to protect Honey, she intercepts a deadly attack by Snake Panther and covers Honey and Natsuko's escape, apparently at the cost of her own life.[134] However, thanks to her toughness she returns to take part in the final fight to Sister Jill, and later joins Honey at their rebuilt school.[135]
April 15, 2018 Pochi's Wife
Alphonne
Bisexual
Lesbian
Principal Pochi's Wife and Alphonne are in a lesbian relationship.[136][133]
Darling in the Franxx January 27, 2018 Ikuno Lesbian Ikuno comes out to Ichigo in episode 18 and confesses her love for her, emphasizing how much time she had to suffer because of her feelings for another girl.[137]
March 31, 2018 The Nines Genderqueer
Bisexual
Although their piloting system is also a "couple" of a boy and a girl, throughout the show their squad is positioned as an "alternative" to traditional heterosexual relationship, and the leader of the Nines even several times lectures on the meaninglessness of gender differences.[138] Previously, he also openly notes his bisexuality, being attracted not only to Ichigo, but also to Hiro as a "cute boy".
Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu. October 5, 2018 Takato Saijou
Junta Azuyama
Gay
Bisexual
Takato, an experienced actor, loses the "World’s Sexiest Man" title to a new, and rising actor, named Junta Azumaya, both in "the center of a scandal" in this anime,[127] based on a yaoi manga series of the same name. Soon Junta confesses that he has strong romantic

feelings for Takato and coerces him into a sexual relationship against Takato's will.[139] Despite this, Takato finds himself moved by Junta's actions and persistence and has since established a genuine romantic relationship with him.

Devilman Crybaby January 5, 2018 Ryo Asuka / Satan Intersex / Gay Ryo Asuka is a genderless angel who is Akira Fudo's best friend, while Akira is the protagonist. Akira was the first person to show him kindness, causing him to become deeply attached.[140] Near the end, Ryo remembers he is Satan, an intersex fallen angel who fell out of favor with God when he challenged God's authority for killing the demons and replacing them with humans.[141] Satan set out to start a war between humans and demons and was reborn as a male. He fell in love with Akira and subconsciously had him turned into a devilman (a demon human hybrid) to ensure he would survive the war and be by his side. By the end of the series, Satan realizes he loves Akira despite having previously believed love did not exist and cries and mourns Akira's death.[42]
Fumikiri Jikan April 9, 2018 Tomo Lesbian During Episode 1, Tomo confessed her love for her best friend, Ai after having brief discussions about love interests.[142] Ai is left confused but Tomo ensures her that she should take her time when responding to her confession. In Episode 12, Ai is still unsure on how she should respond, often viewing the atmosphere and place as "ruining the mood".[143] Tomo then starts to have doubts and regrets about her confession to Ai and hence, tries to inform Ai otherwise. However, Ai refrains her from doing so and states that she should give her some time to think and that no matter who confesses to her, she would still feel the same way. As the train passes by, Tomo expresses her love for her once again much to Ai's embarrassment.
Grand Blue July 28, 2018 Azusa Hamaoka Bisexual She admits in Episode 4 that she is bisexual and is attracted to both Tokita and Nanaka.[144]
Happy Sugar Life July 14, 2018 Satō Matsuzaka
Shio Kōbe
Bisexual or Pansexual
Lesbian or Pansexual[145]
Satō is depicted as a person who has no prejudices in sexual preferences, and her only canonical love interest is the girl Shio. And although the sexual part of their relationship is still questionable (including at the end of Episode 10 where Satō and Shio share an on-screen kiss after their wedding vows), the manga repeatedly emphasizes the romantic basis of Satō's feelings.[146] At the same time, the nature of Shio's feelings remains partially ambiguous, so the director of the show, in his own words, considered their relationship more family than romantic, although he didn't rule out the presence of both elements in their feelings. The anime ends with Shio implying she could adopt Satō's way of life and her view on love.
July 21, 2018 Daichi Kitaumekawa Bisexual Satō's high school teacher. Underneath his handsome looks and friendly personality, he is revealed to be a pervert with sadomasochistic tendencies who is obsessed with Satō. Although not overly made clear in the anime, his manga interlude reveals to Satō he has dated several men and women.[147]
August 4, 2018 Sumire Miyazaki Lesbian Sumire reveals that she has a crush on Satō at the end of Episode 4 while blushing over sniffing Satō's work uniform.[148] In the following episode, she confesses to Satō about her obsession with her and wanting to be more closer to her.[149] Satō however sees Sumire's advances as a threat to discovering her secret relationship with Shio, and so decides to kiss Sumire and also tell her she loves her in order to stop her from prying into her life any further. During Episode 11, Sumire is seen somewhat helping Satō in disposing evidence of Shouko's murder, seeing this as a way to spend time with Satō.[150]
Kase-san and Morning Glories June 9, 2018 Yui Yamada
Tomoka Kase
Lesbian Kase-san and Morning Glories is the debut OVA release of Hiromi Takashima's ongoing yuri series about a high school romance between the clumsy, flower-adoring Yamada and the exuberant Kase, the school's track and field star.[151]
Lupin the Third Part V May 16, 2018 Albert d'Andrésy Gay He is a mysterious man who knows of Lupin's past, having been one of his partners in crime in the past. He is shown to be homosexual, as he is shown in his debut episode, "His Name is Albert," to be with his boyfriend, who is stated to be a photographer named Tickey whom he has been with for a while, as noted in the episode "Who Has the Black Notebook?"[152] Lupin comments that his taste in men doesn't change.
Magical Girl Ore March 25, 2018 Sakuyo Mikage Pansexual Sakuyo fell in love with her childhood friend Saki. At first she thought that she felt jealous of her brother who Saki admired. However, as they started spending more time together Sayuko discovered that her feelings for Saki were more profound, she was determined to protect her, but also to never confess.[153] However, Sayuko was forced to come out in a situation of crisis and so she stopped hiding her attraction. Saki didn't answer her confession. She also stated that she wouldn't care if Saki was woman, man, dog or even an amoeba, so long as it would be her, Sayuko would love her.
Magical Girl Site May 19, 2018 Kiyoharu Suirenji Trans woman Kiyoharu is a transgender girl who is bullied at school for her gender identity. Since she was able to receive a stick from the site and become a magical girl, the site recognizes her as female, suggesting that anyone who identifies as female is able to become a magical girl regardless of their biological sex.[154]
Miss Caretaker of Sunohara-sou July 5, 2018 Sumire Yamanashi Bisexual Although Sumire is portrayed as sexually attracted to Yuzu, she also has a few moments with the androgynous looking boy Aki.[155]
Ms. Vampire who lives in my neighborhood October 19, 2018 Sakuya Kurai Lesbian Sakuya is one of Akari's classmates. During the series, she has displayed romantic and sexual feelings for Yu Aoki, another classmate.[156][157][158]
October 26, 2018 Ellie Ellie and Hinata start off on bad terms after inadvertently touching on each other's personal complexes, but they soon make up with each other after Ellie saves Hinata from falling down the stairs. In Episode 10, she falls in love with Hinata.[156]
Nomad of Nowhere March 16, 2018 Skout Lesbian Skout, the show's lesbian[159] protagonist, cares about Captain Toth, her superior, throughout the series. She has a crush on her, which has been officially confirmed.[160][161] Trying to inspire confidence in her superior, she is often the voice of reason for Toth, who is a rule-oriented and may like Skout too,[162] despite the fact she is occasionally dismissive, causing fissures in their relationship. United States
Peepoodo & the Super Fuck Friends August 8, 2018 Evelyn Trans woman Evelyn is a trans woman. She presents as male (with the deadname Kevin) up until the episode "Dr. Peepoodo", where right before Dr. Pussycat leaves for her seminar, she notices how upset Evelyn is, and is seen discussing with her about being trans off-screen, before she then reveals her true self.[163] From that point onward, she is respected by her friends. France
Revue Starlight August 9, 2018 Mahiru Tsuyuzaki Lesbian The anime follows the developments between an all-female cast of main characters, and it is heavily implied that Mahiru has a crush on her roommate, Karen. In episode 5, Mahiru's feelings of jealousy culminate during her clash with Karen.[164] While they fight, Mahiru asks Karen through song if she remembers throwing "Love's Wicked Pitch" at her. At the end of the episode, Mahiru asserts to herself that she loves her. Japan
Slow Start January 7, 2018 Tamate's Grandmothers Lesbian Tamate is a bubbly, cheerful girl from Hana's class who likes to be friends with everyone she meets. It is revealed in Episode 6 that she lives with her two grandmothers who are a couple.[165]
Eiko Tokura Eiko is a tall, gentle and level-headed girl with a natural charisma. She likes making accessories, and has a crush on her homeroom teacher Kiyose Enami.[166]
Super Drags November 9, 2018 Donizete
Patrick
Ralph
Gay The series follows the adventures of Donizete, Patrick, and Ralph, three gay friends working in a department store,[167] who are also drag queen superheroes, named Scarlet Carmesim, Lemon Chifon, and Safira Cyan are the Super Drags, and are responsible for protecting the LGBTQ community.[168] Brazil
Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online April 22, 2018 Pitohui / Elsa Kanzaki Bisexual In episode 12, she kisses the main character Karen on the lips and flirts with her.[169] M/Goshi Asogi, who is her manservant and in love with her, warns Karen that Elsa goes through men and women relatively quickly. Japan
June 9, 2018 Clarence In episode 9, Clarence, a fellow GGO player, is dying and Karen demands Clarence give up her remaining magazines.[170] Clarence demands a kiss in exchange and reveals she is female (and chose an androgynous avatar) and that she is bisexual.
Our Maid is Way Too Annoying! October 5, 2018 Tsubame Kamoi Lesbian Tsubame Kamoi has displayed romantic attraction to young girls, hence why she decided to take a maid job in the household of the protagonist Misha.[171] On numerous occasions, she has opened up about her past problems in dating girls because of her early menstruation development. She also has the desire to marry Misha when she is able to gain her approval.
November 8, 2018 Midori Ukai Midori is a former JSDF lieutenant who fell in love with Tsubame and developed a masochistic obsession with her.[172] Similarly to Tsubame, she also has a romantic interest in young girls (not as extreme as Tsubame), which usually leads to her getting in trouble with the police, despite not intending to do so.
Zombie Land Saga October 4, 2018 Lily Hoshikawa Trans woman According to Episode 8, Lily was born as "Masao Go", and before her death she was seen to be a famous child actress.[173] Her death came from a combination of occupational stress and the mental shock of growing facial hair, which caused her to go into cardiac arrest (explaining why her heart is shown to be out of her chest in her zombie form). Lily doesn't seemed displeased at the idea of being a zombie, because to her it means that she can be a child forever, preventing her from further experiencing the anxiety and gender dysphoria, as a trans girl, that previously ended her life.
2018-2019 {Rail Zeppelin} Grace note December 31, 2018 Waver Velvet Gay Waver, previously from Fate/Zero, is gay because he loves former Servant Iskandar, and has an obsession with seeing him again, with his regrets likely coming out of romantic feelings for Iskandar. As such, his arc is about a gay man "coming to terms with a lost love."[174]
2018–present Craig of the Creek April 16, 2018 Tabitha
Courtney
Lesbian In their debut episode "The Curse", Tabitha refuses to go college and wants to spent a few times with Courtney, making Courtney blushed and they're holding hands in the end.[175] In "The Haunted Dollhouse", they have feelings for each other which is confirmed and they kissed in the end. United States
December 16, 2019 Angel Agender One of the characters, Angel, is non-binary, and uses they/them pronouns. They are voiced by Angel Lorenzana who is a storyboard artist and writer for the show, who identifies as agender and uses the same pronouns.[176] In later tweets, they added that their "cartoon self" used they/them before themselves, gave a shoutout to the show's crew, and said that while this is a small contribution to LGBT representation, they hope "fans can take comfort knowing that there's also non-binary people working behind the scenes" on every of the show's episodes.
Disenchantment August 17, 2018 Odval
Sorcerio
Gay It's hinted that Odval and Sorcerio are secretly in a relationship, in the ‘’Castle Party Massacre’’ episode, they secretly host a magic and sex cult when King Zøg is away.[177]
Mo Dao Zu Shi July 9, 2018 Lan Wanji
Wei Wuxian
Gay
Bisexual
Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji are love interests in the series.[178] Wei Wuxian is known for his flirting with girls, despite never even kissing one. Lan Wangji falls in love with Wei Wuixian before Wei dies and remains dead for thirteen years until he is brought back to life. It is later revealed that Lan Wangji loved Wei throughout those thirteen years after Wei Wuxian has come to realize he is in love with Lan Wangji himself. They get married and adopt a kid at the end of the series. China
The Dragon Prince November 22, 2019 Runaan
Ethari
Gay In the third season it is revealed that Runaan, the leader of the assassins and father figure to Rayla,[179] is married to a male elf named Ethari.[180] United States
Kazi Non-binary After the release of the third season, the official Dragon Prince Twitter account revealed that Kazi, the Sunfire Elf sign language interpreter, goes by they/them pronouns.[181][182]
2018–2020 16 Hudson August 21, 2018 Paul
Bayani
Gay Main character Luc is adopted by Paul and Bayani, making 16 Hudson the first preschool show to feature a main character with two dads.[183] Canada
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power November 13, 2018 Adora
Catra
Lesbian Adora and Catra were childhood friends turned enemies who did not know how to express their feelings toward each other. Throughout the series, there are romantic tensions between them, especially after Adora defects to the Rebellion in season one. In the show's fifth season, after Adora and her friends save Catra, in the episode "Save the Cat," from Horde Prime, Catra joins the Rebellion, beginning her redemption arc. In the series finale, "Heart Part 2," Adora and Catra confess their love toward each other and kiss, with their love saving the planet of Etheria (and the universe) from Horde Prime's destructive plan, peace reigning over the universe. In the aftermath, Adora and Catra become a couple. According to series creator Noelle Stevenson, this romantic arc, known as "Catradora" by fans, was planned since the beginning of the series,[184] working together with the crew, and they had a framework in place, with a plan for Catra and Adora to "reconcile in the last season," building to that goal throughout the show.[185] United States
Bow
Glimmer
Trans or Bisexual
Bisexual
In a Twitch stream on June 9, 2020, Molly Ostertag stated that she doesn't believe that Bow or Glimmer are heterosexual, a sentiment that series creator Noelle Stevenson concurred with.[186] In the last episode of the show's final season, "Heart Part 2," Bow and Glimmer kissed, making their relationship canon, while Adora imagines Bow and Glimmer in a long-term relationship, possibly even married. Some have said that Bow and Glimmer are bisexual, which would imply that Glimmer had a crush on Adora or Bow had a crush on Seahawk, while others have stated that Bow is trans, after he was wearing a binder in the episode "Shadows of Mystacor." The latter is a fan interpretation that Stevenson is "very fond of."[187]
Netossa
Spinnerella
Lesbian Netossa and Spinnerella "Spinny" are a couple and both members of the Princess Alliance by the beginning of the series, a group composed of magical girls that oppose Hordak.[188] The show's creator, Noelle Stevenson confirmed that in "Mer-Mysteries" Netossa and Spinnerella were on a date and were already married.[189] In the show's final season, Netossa and Spinnerella kiss in the episode "Save the Cat" and Netossa confirms that she and Spinnerella are married in "An Ill Wind."
Rogelio
Kyle
Gay They are childhood friends who are part of Adora's team before she defected to the Rebellion. They later defected from the Horde, with Lonnie, at the end of Season 4. While show writers originally teased at their romantic relationship, with a locker even saying saying "R ❤ K" at the bottom, presumably Rogelo's locker, as shown in the episode "Moment of Truth," in the episode "Stranded," Scorpia tells Swift Wind that Kyle has a crush on Rogelio before cutting herself off. Showrunner Noelle Stevenson confirmed their relationship, adding that Lonnie is also part of it, implying a possible polyamorous relationship.[190]
Scorpia
Perfuma
Lesbian According to series creator Noelle Stevenson, the relationship between Scorpia and Perfuma is subtle, and was developed "through the course of the show."[191] A few days after Season 3 was released, Scorpia voice actress Lauren Ash and Catra voice actress AJ Michalka speculated that Scorpia and Catra would spend time together, with Ash even reportedly creating a comic series titled "Scorpia and Catra's Adventures."[192]
Sea Hawk
Falcon
Bisexual
Gay
In the episode, "In Perils of Peekablue," Sea Hawk and Mermista hide behind a bar from some people who Sea Hawk has upset by setting their ships on fire.[193] These include Admiral Scurvy, his crew, other patrons, and Falcon, the latter who Noelle Stevenson confirmed as Seahawk's ex.[194] Mermista is implied to have an ex she is hiding from as well.
April 26, 2019 George
Lance
Gay It was revealed at New York Comic Con on October 4, 2018,[195] by Aimee Carrero (Princess Adora / She-Ra)[196] that main character Bow has two dads.[197] They first appear in the season two finale, "Reunion," where it's revealed that they are historians, living in a library in the Whispering Woods. They are initially unaware that Bow has been helping in the Rebellion. They make a brief appearance in episode "Return to the Fright Zone" in the show's final season.
August 2, 2019 Huntara Lesbian In her debut in the episode "Huntara," Huntara was seen flirting with a waitress in a bar. She also may have a crush on Adora, who may also have a crush on her, and has been described by some as butch.[198]
November 5, 2019 Double Trouble Non-binary Showrunner Noelle Stevenson described them at New York Comic Con 2019 as a "nonbinary shapeshifting mercenary"," who debuted in "The Valley of the Lost" episode.[199] They are voiced by Jacob Tobia, a non-binary person.[198] Double Trouble reappears for brief periods in the show's final season, posing as "Peekablue," a male prince.
Transformers: Cyberverse November 2, 2018 Acid Storm Non-binary Acid Storm is a Seeker and member of the Decepticons. While initially conceived as male, in the series itself, despite Acid Storm having a female voice actress, the character has often switched back and forth between "male" and "female" Seeker models in episodes 14, 15, 16, and 17. Commenting on this, writer Mae Catt stated that the difference was "just something Acid Storm likes to do."[200]

2019

Duration Show title Character debut date Characters Identity Notes Country
2019 Astra Lost in Space July 3, 2019 Luca Esposito Intersex Luca, in the anime and manga Astra Lost in Space, is an artist and talented engineer on board the Astra. He was raised as and mostly identifies as a boy, and comes out as intersex halfway through the story, in the episode "Secret," not considering himself a man or a woman.[201] His characteristics imply he most likely has Klinefelter's or a milder type of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, and was described by Michele Liu of Anime News Network as "unique" since Luca is a main character which is born intersex rather than "altered by sci-fi space diseases or external influence," with Liu also describing Luca as bisexual.[174] Japan
Boogiepop and Others January 25, 2019 Shinjirō Anō Bisexual Shinjirō Anō is a teenage boy who, in middle school, developed romantic feelings for a male transfer student Taniguchi Masaki as shown in episode 5 and is frustrated in Taniguchi's relationship with his girlfriend Aya Orihata, wondering what Taniguchi sees in her.[202] However, his memories of Taniguchi are erased when he spies on them and is caught and brainwashed by Spooky E, a synthetic human who makes him a human terminal and servant to the "Towa Organization". Boogiepop breaks him out of the mind control and he begins to date a girl. Despite this, Shinjirō feels as if he lost something important and cries when thinking of it, most likely referring to the feelings he had for Taniguchi.
Carole & Tuesday April 10, 2019 Dahlia Ambigiuous Agent and parent of 16-year-old Angela, a famous model. Dahlia is of indeterminate gender due to the influence of the Martian environment.[203] They display characteristics of both sexes.
Desmond Highly respected and solitary artist who is "androgynous," saying this is the case because of the radiation that falls on Mars, noting they were "originally a man but am turning into a woman," feeling emotionally as a man and woman at the same time.[204]
Ertegun Bisexual Ertegun states in the series that he has love "only for capable dudes and great chicks".[205]
May 1, 2019 Marie and Anne Marie used to date Gus, but now is in a relationship with Anne, and the two plan to get married soon.[206]
Demon Lord, Retry! July 25, 2019 Yukikaze Gay A B-rank adventurer who is accompanied with fellow adventurer Mikan. He is often been described as a "girlish boy" because of his feminine appearance, crossdressing as a girl.[207] He is deeply infatuated with the Demon Lord Kunai after being saved twice by him.
Endro! February 9, 2019 Princess Rona Pricipa O'Lapanesta Bisexual She is obsessed with the idea of becoming the wife of a hero and emphasizes this, even when it turns out that the hero is a girl.[208] Further in the series, she explicitly declares that gender is not a problem for her.
Fragtime November 22, 2019 Misuzu Moritani and Haruka Murakami Lesbian Misuzu is shown to have romantic feelings (which later develops into a sexual obsession) for Haruka, a popular girl in her class. Haruka is the only other person who is aware of Misuzu's ability, hence why she was able to discover Misuzu's closeted lesbianism.[209]
Given July 11, 2019 Haruki Nakayama
Akihiko Kaiji
Ugetsu Murata
Gay/Bisexual Haruki Nakayama is a 22-year-old graduate student and the band's bassist and bandleader. He has a longstanding crush on Akihiko as shown in the episode "The Reason." Akihiko is a 20-year-old music student and band drummer, confronts Ritsuka at one point about "his blossoming crush on their band's new vocalist," admits his own bisexuality, and acknowledges the confusing and ambiguous nature of sexuality.[174] He lives with his ex-boyfriend Ugetsu, with whom he has a strictly physical relationship as shown in the episode "Tumbling Dice."
Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka January 19, 2019 Kurumi Mugen Lesbian She holds a strong attraction to her close friend Asuka, who saved her from severe bullying, to the point of unstable obsession.[210] Japan
Middle School Moguls September 15, 2019 Wren Non-binary One of the professors in the show, Mogul Wren, has been stated to be non-binary.[211] They have a big role in the episode "Mo'gul Money, Mo Problems". United States
Yuna's moms Lesbian In the episode "Mo'gul Money, Mo Problems", Yuna is shown to have interracial mothers that give their daughter an inspirational speech over the phone.[212] They show up again, this time in person, in the finale "Mogul on a Mission".
O Maidens in Your Savage Season July 5, 2019 Momoko Sudo Lesbian In this teen comedy, Momoko is bewildered by "heterosexual courtship" and frustrated when her friends developing interest in boys.[174] She continues to struggle with her lesbian identity, trying to find the words to describe what she is going through. Japan
Stars Align October 17, 2019 Yū Asuka Gay
Non-binary
Yū, formerly known as Yuta, is a kind and mild-mannered person, who Touma thinks of them as nice, even though he is unaware Yu has a crush on him, as noted in the second episode. In one episode, Yu revealed that they wear women's clothing, not sure of whether they are "binary trans, x-gender, or something else entirely" and is still figuring their gender identity.[174]
Twelve Forever July 29, 2019 Galaxander Gay In the episode "Locals Forever," Galaxander shows a photo album to his friend, a fellow inhabitant of Endless Island, and comes across a photo and says, "Oh, that's my ex. How’d that get in there? Don't worry, I'm not in touch with him anymore."[213] United States
Mack
Beefhouse
Mack and Beefhouse are a couple in the fantasy world of Endless Island.[214] They love each other, being bulky, to talk about their feelings and oolong tea. In Episode 7, "Mack and Beefhouse Forever," their relationship is tested after The Butt Witch tries to create friction between the two.
Reggie Abbott Lesbian Reggie has a crush on Conelly, a 13-year-old schoolmate with whom she shares the same taste in imagining and creating stories, as shown in the two-part episode, "Locked Out Forever." Due to the show's abrupt ending, Shadi Petosky, one of the executive producers, stated they won't be able to further explore that aspect of the character/relationship.[215] Elsewhere, Petosky described Reggie as a queer character "coming to terms with her sexuality".[3]
Wasteful Days of High School Girls August 2, 2019 Lily Someya Lesbian Her role in the series is a parody of lesbian characters (hence her name, 'lily'), although it is unclear how much this is connected with her real sexuality or just phobia for men, which for some reason affects Tanaka too. She is however shown in Episode 5 to have crush on Kanade, a tomboyish shy girl.[216] Japan
Sarazanmai April 11, 2019 Reo
Mabu
Gay This iconic duo of cops is at odds with each other, as they "act as enforcers for a capitalistic empire" and are forbidden to show their love for each other.[174] Their sexuality is ambiguous to the world, but they are still very in love with each other, and they finally affirm their love later in the anime.
Wataten!: An Angel Flew Down to Me January 8, 2019 Miyako Hoshino Lesbian When Miyako's sister, Hinata introduces her friend Hana to her, she instantly becomes attracted to her. During the series, Miyako has been shown to be quite perverted when it especially comes to dressing up Hana or anything Hana-related, much to Hana's own dismay.[217] From Episode 9 onward, Miyako becomes more aware of her romantic feelings towards Hana and tries acting on them.[218]
Koko Matsumoto Lesbian Koko was a girl who was in a club with Miyako during high school, and now goes to the same college as her. She is obsessively in love with Miyako to the point of stalking her everywhere she goes and in everything she does.[218]
2019–2020 Kandagawa Jet Girls October 8, 2019 Rin Namiki
Misa Aoi
Lesbian Rin and Misa live together in Tokyo, where they go to college. In later episodes, they become emotionally closer to such an extent that other characters say they are flirting with each other.[219][220] After winning the Kandagawa Cup, Rin tells Misa she loves her (which other contestants say is "forward") and wishes they be "together forever," a sentiment Misa reciprocates.[221] In the show's OVA, Rin wants to advance their relationship further to be more romantic while Misa is embarrassed by her advances.[222]
Steven Universe Future December 28, 2019 Shep[223] Non-binary Partner of Sadie Miller, voiced by Indya Moore who is also non-binary, transgender, uses gender neutral they/them pronouns, and is a person of color.[224] In their episode debut in "Little Graduation," Shep helped Steven, the show's protagonist, work out his mental problems and come to his senses. United States
2019–present Cleopatra in Space Theoda
Pothina
Lesbian April 10, 2020[225] They are the mothers of Akila, friend of the series protagonist, Cleopatra ("Cleo").[226] Apart from working as scholars at the "Savior Institute" which studies Cleo and the prophecy she will save the galaxy from the evil clutches of Octavian, they use social expressions like "rad", "yas queen" and "baller." Their admiration for Cleo annoys Akila, but after Akila is almost eaten by a snake they say she is the most important thing in their lives by the end of the episode.
gen:LOCK January 26, 2019 Val/entina Romanyszyn Genderfluid In Episode 4, Val/entina mentioned that they are genderfluid, going by the name "Val" when male-presenting and "Valentina" when female-presenting.[227]
Harley Quinn November 29, 2019 Harley Quinn
Poison Ivy
Bisexual Harley and Ivy are best friends. After much buildup to Harley and Ivy's relationship, in the seventh episode of the show's second season, "There's No Place to Go But Down," they both kiss after Harley saves Ivy, following their escape from prison.[228] This episode happened after the first season began a "slow burn journey of self discovery for both of the troubled yet powerful women" in the words of one reviewer. By the end of the season, they officially become a couple.
April 10, 2020 Clayface Gay Clayface, a member of Harley Quinn's villain crew, was revealed to be gay, as shown in the second episode of season 2.[229] Clayface claimed to have met a student named Chad in Riddler University while disguised as a woman student Stephanie.[230] At the end of the episode, he gets a text from Chad, while made clear to have shown a loving affection from the sent message.
Hazbin Hotel October 28, 2019 Alastor Asexual In the series pilot, Angel Dust, a gay adult film star,[231] and first guest of the Happy Hotel,[232] engages in sexual advances toward Alastor, who is also known as the Radio Demon. Alastor was confirmed as asexual by series creator Vivienne Medrano[233] and elsewhere as aromantic.[234]
Angel Dust Gay Angel Dust, is a gay adult film star, the first patient at the Happy Hotel, and engages in advances toward Alastor, an asexual demon.[231][232]
Charlie Magne
Vaggie
Bisexual
Lesbian
Charlie is described as "gay" by news anchor Katie Killjoy, while she is shown as in an open relationship with Vaggie in the pilot episode.[235] Charlie was implied to be bisexual based on the colors of the bisexual pride flag appearing in a tweet from her account, describing Charlie and Vaggie's intimate relationship as to that of Jack Skeleton and Sally's relationship from The Nightmare Before Christmas.[236] Some reviewers say the show is filled with "queer characters."[237]
Husk Pansexual According to Faustisse on the Inking the Hazbin Hotel ALASTOR Comic stream, Husk is pansexual.[238]
Valentino Pansexual According to Faustisse, Valentino is pansexual.[239]
Victor and Valentino March 30, 2019 Xochi Jalapeño Lesbian The beautiful, but rebellious daughter of Don Jalapeño's store who helps the protagonists in her debut episode, likes to go to concerts and go to salsa classes. In the episode "Band for Life" she shows a romantic interest in Amabel, blushing when she held her hand and at Amabel's advances.[240]

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