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Are female action heroes truly empowering? – Dan Hassler-Forest (Utrecht University)

The following is a list of female action heroes and villains who appear in action films, television shows, comic books, and video games and who are "thrust into a series of challenges requiring physical feats, extended fights, extensive stunts and frenetic chases."[1]

Elizabeth Abele suggests that "the key agency of female action protagonists is their ability to draw on the full range of masculine and feminine qualities in ever-evolving combinations."[2]


Films

Animated theatrical films

  • Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: The Clone Wars[3]
  • Elsa from Frozen series and Once Upon a Time
  • Princess Fiona from the Shrek series (2001–2010),[4][5] Queen Lillian and the Fairy Godmother from Shrek 2, and Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty from Shrek the Third (2007)[6]
  • Elastigirl and Violet (2004)[7] from The Incredibles (2004)[8][9]
  • Iria from Iria: Zeiram the Animation[10]
  • Judy Hopps from Zootopia (2016)
  • Karai from TMNT
  • Kay from Akira
  • Kida and Helga Sinclair from Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
  • Merida from Brave (2012)[11] and Once Upon a Time
  • Moana from Moana
  • Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell[12]
  • Mulan from Mulan (1998) and Mulan II (2004)[13]
  • Nausicaä from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
  • Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon (2020)
  • Ryôko Kadoma from Goku Midnight Eye
  • Sabine Wren from Star Wars Rebels[14] and Ahsoka
  • San from Princess Mononoke
  • Susan Murphy/Ginormica from Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
  • Saya from Blood: The Last Vampire
  • Saki Asamiya from Sukeban Deka (Original video animation)
  • Taarna from Heavy Metal (1981)
  • April O'Neil from TMNT
  • Liz Sherman from Hellboy: Sword of Storms, Hellboy: Blood and Iron
  • Astrid Hofferson, Ruffnut Thorston and Valka from How to Train Your Dragon.
  • Tigress, Viper and Zhen from Kung Fu Panda

Live-action theatrical films

  • Æon Flux from Æon Flux (2005)[15]
  • Abigail Whistler from Blade: Trinity (2004)
  • Alex Munday from Charlie's Angels (2000)[8][16][17] and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
  • Alice Kingsleigh from Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass
  • Alice Monaghan from Hellboy
  • Alice, character from Resident Evil
  • Angelica Teach from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
  • Ann Lewis from RoboCop
  • April O'Neil from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
  • Arwen from The Lord of the Rings trilogy
  • Artemisia from 300: Rise of an Empire (2014)
  • Ava from In the Blood (2014)
  • Babydoll from Sucker Punch (2011)[18]
  • Beatrix Kiddo from Kill Bill (2003–2004)[8][16][9]
  • Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)[19]
  • Black Whip from Zorro's Black Whip (1944)
  • Blue from Jurassic World (2015), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (2020–2022), and Jurassic World Dominion (2022)[20]
  • Bugs from The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
  • Carly Spencer from Transformers: Dark of the Moon
  • Captain Frankie Cook from Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)[8]
  • Charlene "Charly" Baltimore/Samantha Caine from The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996 film)
  • Charlie Watson from Bumblebee
  • Cherry Darling from Grindhouse (2007)[9]
  • Coffy from Coffy (1973)[16]
  • Daphne Blake from Scooby-Doo (2002) and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)
  • Dylan Sanders from Charlie's Angels (2000)[8][16][17] and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
  • Dominika Egorova from Red Sparrow (2018)[16]
  • Domino from Domino (2005)
  • Elena Santos from Battle: Los Angeles (2011)
  • Elizabeth "Liz" Sherman from Hellboy (2004)
  • Elizabeth Swann from the Pirates of the Caribbean series (2003–2017)
  • Ellen "The Lady" from The Quick and the Dead (1995)[16]
  • Ellen Ripley from the Alien series (1979–1997)[16][9][21]
  • Ellie Sattler from Jurassic Park series
  • Etain from Centurion (2010)[9]
  • Everly from Everly (2014)[9]
  • Evelyn Carnahan from The Mummy and The Mummy Returns and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor)
  • Evelyn Salt from Salt (2010)[9]
  • Fox from Wanted (2008)[15]
  • Foxy Brown from Foxy Brown (1974)[16][9]
  • Foxxy Cleopatra from Austin Powers in Goldmember
  • G2 from Inspector Gadget 2
  • Gloria Swenson from Gloria (1980)
  • Gracie Hart in Miss Congeniality
  • Guinevere from King Arthur (2004)[22][8]
  • Hanna from Hanna (2011)
  • Ilsa Faust from Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) and Fallout (2018)
  • Imperator Furiosa from Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)[16][9][23]
  • Ingrid Cortez from Spy Kids series
  • Inspector Jessica Yang from Supercop (1992)[24]
  • Iria from Zeiram (1991)[25]
  • Jane Smith from Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
  • Jackie Brown from Jackie Brown (1997)[16]
  • Jen Yu from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)[15][9][26]
  • "Jinx" Giancita Johnson from Die Another Day (2002)
  • Jordan O'Neil from G.I. Jane (1997)[8]
  • Julie Pierce from The Next Karate Kid (1994)[19]
  • Jyn Erso from Rogue One (2016)
  • Karai from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
  • Kate Macer from Sicario (2015)
  • Leeloo / The Fifth Element from The Fifth Element (1997)
  • Letty Ortiz, Gisele Yashar, Elena Neves, Riley Hicks and Kara from The Fast and The Furious (2001–present)
  • Lieutenant Colonel Violet van Patten and Lady Lisa from Pixels
  • Lorraine Broughton from Atomic Blonde (2017)
  • Lucy from Lucy (2014)[9]
  • Madame Desdemona from Machete Kills (2013)
  • Mai Linh from Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
  • Major Eden Sinclair from Doomsday (2008)
  • Mallory Kane from Haywire (2011)[16][9]
  • Marie from Innocent Blood
  • Mathilda from The Professional (1994)[19]
  • Mako Mori from Pacific Rim (2013)
  • Madison Lee from Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
  • Marion Ravenwood from Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
  • Marique from Conan the Barbarian (2011)
  • Mei from House of Flying Daggers (2004)[16]
  • Mikaela Banes from Transformers
  • Monica "Darling" Costello from Baby Driver (2017)
  • Mira Killian from Ghost in the Shell (2017)
  • Ms. Perkins from John Wick (2014)
  • Natalie Cook from Charlie's Angels (2000)[8][16][17] and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
  • Newt from Aliens (1986)[19]
  • Neytiri from Avatar (2009)[9]
  • Nikita from La Femme Nikita (1990)[16][9][19]
  • Niobe from The Matrix series (2003–2021)
  • Padmé Amidala from the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999–2005)[8]
  • Pauline Hargraves from The Perils of Pauline movie serial (1933)[27]
  • Phryne Fisher from Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears (2020)
  • Princess Leia Organa from the Star Wars original trilogy (1977–1983)[9][28]
  • Qi'ra from Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
  • Quorra from Tron: Legacy (2010)
  • Rey from Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019)[29]
  • Ria Khan / The Fury from Polite Society (2023)
  • Rosie Carver in Live and Let Die (1973)
  • Riley North from Peppermint (2018)
  • Ruby Roundhouse from Jumanji series
  • Sarah Bailey from The Craft (1996)
  • Sarah Connor from the Terminator series (1984–2019)[16][9]
  • Saki Asamiya from Sukeban Deka
  • Saya from Blood: The Last Vampire
  • Selene from the Underworld series (2003–2016)[30]
  • Sgt. Rita Rose Vrataski from Edge of Tomorrow (2014)[9]
  • Sook-hee / Chae Yeon-soo from The Villainess (2017)[31]
  • Tank Girl/Rebecca from Tank Girl (1995)
  • Tauriel from The Hobbit Trilogy
  • Tiger Woman from The Tiger Woman (1944)
  • Tong Li from Operation Red Sea (2018)
  • Torchy Blane from the Torchy Blane series (1937–1939)[32]
  • Trinity from The Matrix series (1999–2021)[8][33]
  • Trudy Chacón from Avatar (2009)
  • Vanessa Kensington from Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
  • Yōko Godai from Sukeban Deka The Movie
  • Yu Shu Lien from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)[15][9][26]
  • Yuki Kashima from Lady Snowblood (1973) and Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974)[9]
  • Yui Kazama from Sukeban Deka the Movie 2: Counter-Attack from the Kazama Sisters
  • Zen from Chocolate (2008)[9]
  • Zoë Bell from Grindhouse (2007)[9]
  • The females ghostbusters from Ghostbusters
  • The granddaughter of Egon and youngs females from Ghostbusters: Afterlife
  • The protagonist female of The Princess

Films based on comic books

  • Alice Monaghan from Hellboy (2019)
  • Alita from Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
  • Judge Anderson from Dredd (2012)[34]
  • Knives Chau from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)[18]
  • Liz Sherman from Hellboy (2004)
  • Ramona Flowers from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)[18]
  • Hit-Girl from Kick-Ass (2010)
  • Any females super heroes in Sky High (2005 film)
  • Silk Spectre from Watchmen (2009)[18]
  • Tank Girl from Tank Girl (1995)[15]
DC
  • Amazons from Wonder Woman and the DC Extended Universe
  • Antiope from Wonder Woman and the DC Extended Universe
  • Atlanna from Aquaman (2018) and the DC Extended Universe
  • Batgirl from Batman and Robin (1997)[35]
  • Catwoman from Batman Returns (1992), Catwoman (2004), The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and The Batman (2022)[8]
  • Faora from Man of Steel
  • Queen Hippolyta from Wonder Woman and the DC Extended Universe
  • Mera from Aquaman (2018) and the DC Extended Universe
  • Kara Zor-El from Supergirl (1984)[36][8]
  • Wonder Woman from Wonder Woman and the DC Extended Universe
Marvel
  • Angel Dust from Deadpool (2016)
  • Angel Salvadore from X-Men: First Class (2011)
  • Antonia Dreykov (Taskmaster) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Ava Starr (Ghost) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Cassandra Nova from Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
  • Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Elektra Natchios from Daredevil (2003), Elektra (2005), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)[36]
  • Emma Frost from X-Men: First Class (2011)[37]
  • Gamora from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • GoGo Tomago from Big Hero 6 (2014)
  • Hela from Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
  • Honey Lemon from Big Hero 6 (2014)
  • Hope van Dyne (Wasp) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Jane Foster (Mighty Thor) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Jean Grey (Phoenix) from the X-Men films[8]
  • Jubilation Lee (Jubilee) from the X-Men films[37]
  • Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Kitty Pryde from the X-Men films[37]
  • Lady Deathstrike from X2 (2003)
  • Laura Barton from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Mantis from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Maria Hill from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Monica Rambeau from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Mystique/Raven from the X-Men films[35]
  • Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) from Marvel Cinematic Universe[19]
  • Nebula from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Peggy Carter (Captain Carter) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Red Sonja from Red Sonja (1985)
  • Rogue from the X-Men films[8]
  • Sharon Carter (Agent 13) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Sif from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Storm from the X-Men films[8]
  • Sue Storm (Invisible Woman) from Fantastic Four films and Marvel Cinematic Universe[8]
  • Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Valkyrie from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Viper from The Wolverine (2013)
  • Shuri, Okoye, and Nakia from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Yelena Belova (Black Widow) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Wasp (character) from Ultimate Avengers and Marvel Animated Features

Films based on novels

  • Beatrice "Tris" Prior from The Divergent Series
  • Éowyn from The Lord of the Rings series (2001–2003)[38]
  • Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games (2012–2015)[9][19]
  • Florence Zimmerman from The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)
  • Hermione Granger from Harry Potter series (2001–2011)
  • Ginny Weasley from Harry Potter series (2001–2011)
  • Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter series (2001–2011)
  • Hester Shaw from Mortal Engines (2018)
  • Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

Films based on video games

  • Alice from the Resident Evil series (2002–2016)[16][9]
  • Cammy from Street Fighter (1994)
  • Chun-Li from Street Fighter and Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009)
  • Claire Redfield from the Resident Evil series (2012)
  • Jill Valentine from the Resident Evil series (2004–2012)[18]
  • Kitana and Sonya Blade from Mortal Kombat (1995) and Mortal Kombat Annihilation (1997)
  • Lara Croft from Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life (2003) and Tomb Raider (2018)[39][30]
  • Princess Peach, Rosalina, Birdo and Princess Daisy from The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
  • Rose Da Silva from Silent Hill (2006)
  • Aki Ross and Jane Proudfoot from Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
  • Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
  • Tamina from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
  • All females in Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

Literature

  • Alanna of Trebond from The Song of the Lioness series (1983–1988) by Tamora Pierce
  • Alyx from The Adventures of Alyx stories by Joanna Russ (1967–1970)
  • Annabeth Chase of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series.
  • Arya Stark from the A Song of Ice and Fire series (1996–2011) by George R.R. Martin
  • Beatrice "Tris" Prior from the Divergent trilogy (2011–2013) by Veronica Roth[19]
  • Camilla from the Aeneid (29–19 BCE) by Virgil[40]
  • Cassie Sullivan from The 5th Wave novel series and film based on the series
  • Catti-brie from the Forgotten Realms novels by R. A. Salvatore
  • Daenerys Targaryen from the A Song of Ice and Fire series (1996–2011) by George R.R. Martin[41][42]
  • Emma Castairs and Cristina Rosales from The Dark Artifices series (2016–2018) by Cassandra Clare
  • Éowyn from The Lord of the Rings series (1954–1955) by J. R. R. Tolkien[38]
  • Gum Girl, Ninja-Rina, and Brainstormer from The Gumazing Gum Girl! series (2013–present) by Rhode Montijo
  • Hermione Granger and Ginny Weasley from the Harry Potter series (1997–2007) by J.K. Rowling
  • Jael from The Female Man by Joanna Russ (1970)
  • Katniss Everdeen and Johanna Mason from The Hunger Games trilogy (2008–2010) by Suzanne Collins[9][19]
  • Modesty Blaise from Peter O'Donnell's comic strip (1963–2001) and book series (1965–1996)
  • Linh Cinder from The Lunar Chronicles series (2012–2015) by Marissa Meyer
  • Mara Jade from Star Wars Legends (1991–2012)
  • Molly Millions from Johnny Mnemonic (1981) and Neuromancer (1984) by William Gibson[43]
  • Nancy Drew from the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories (1930–2004), The Nancy Drew Files (1986–1997) and the Girl Detective (2004–2012) series by Carolyn Keene[44]
  • Pippi Longstocking from the Pippi Longstocking series (1945–2001) by Astrid Lindgren[45]
  • Polgara from The Belgariad (1982–1984) and The Malloreon (1987–1991) series by David and Leigh Eddings
  • Suzy Shooter from the Nightside series (2003–2012) by Simon R. Green[46]
  • Vin Venture from the Mistborn series (2006–present) by Brandon Sanderson
  • Visenya Targaryen from the A Song of Ice and Fire series (1996–2011) by George R.R. Martin
  • Isabelle Lightwood and Clary Fray from The Mortal Instruments series (2007–2014) by Cassandra Clare
  • Tessa Gray, Cecily Herondale and Charlotte Branwell from The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare
  • Holly Short and Juliet Butler of the Artemis Fowl series (2001–2012) by Eoin Colfer

Literary villains

  • Grendel's mother from the anonymous Old English poem Beowulf[47]
  • The Others from The 5th Wave and film based on the novel: Nickname given by Cassie Sullivan. Extraterrestrial series that devastate humanity and mankind by unleashing a series of waves to kill them. They are sometimes known Silencers.

Television

  • Ace from Doctor Who (1963–1989)[48]
  • Agatha Harkness from WandaVision (2021) and Agatha All Along (2024)
  • Aeryn Sun from Farscape (1999–2003)[49]
  • Aisha Campbell from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
  • Alex Danvers from Supergirl (2015–2021)
  • Alex Mack from The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994–1998)[50]
  • Alice from Once Upon a Time in Wonderland
  • Amaya Jiwe / Vixen from Legends of Tomorrow
  • Amelia Jones and Izzy Garcia in Power Rangers Dino Fury
  • Andrea Thomas from The Secrets of Isis
  • Angelique Bouchard from Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
  • Angie Diaz as Vida "V" Rocca, Udonna and Madison "Maddie" Rocca from Power Rangers Mystic Force
  • Annie January from The Boys (2019–present)
  • Arya Stark from Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
  • Ashley Hammond and Cassie Chan from Power Rangers Turbo and Power Rangers in Space
  • B'Elanna Torres from Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001)[51]
  • Batgirl from Batman (1966–1968)[52]
  • Bo-Katan Kryze from The Mandalorian
  • Bonnie from Echo
  • Brienne of Tarth from Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
  • Brooke Davis from One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
  • Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)[36][53]
  • Catilin Snow/Killer Frost/Frost from The Flash
  • Cameron from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009)[54]
  • Caporal Jennifer "Pilot" Chase from Captain Power and the soldiers of the future
  • Capt. Maggie Beckett from Sliders (1995–2000)[55]
  • Captain Elizabeth Bonny from Neverland
  • Cara Dune from The Mandalorian
  • Cathy Gale from The Avengers (1961–1969)[56]
  • Christine Cagney from Cagney & Lacey (1982–1988)[57]
  • Christy Love from Get Christy Love! (1974–1975)
  • Claire Bennet from Heroes (2006–2010)[36]
  • Clarke Griffin from The 100 (2014–2020)
  • Cordelia Chase from Angel (1999–2004)
  • Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones (2011–2019)[41][42]
  • Daisy Johnson / Quake from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020)
  • Dana Scully from The X-Files (1993–2002)[57]
  • Deirdre from Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog
  • Delphine from Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers
  • Dinah Drake / Black Canary from Arrow
  • Doña María Teresa "Tessa" Alvarado from Queen of Swords (2000–2001)[58]
  • Donna Noble from Doctor Who
  • Dorothy Gale from Once Upon a Time
  • Echo from Hawkeye and Echo
  • Elektra Natchios from Daredevil (2015–2018) and The Defenders (2017)
  • Electra Woman and Dyna Girl
  • Elizabeth "Z" Delgado and Sydney "Syd" Drew from Power Rangers S.P.D.
  • Emily Stewart, Lauren Shiba and Mia Watanabe from Power Rangers Samurai and Power Rangers Super Samurai
  • Emma Goodall and Gia Moran from Power Rangers Megaforce and Power Rangers Super Megaforce
  • Emma Peel from The Avengers (1961–1969)[56][59]
  • Emma Swan from Once Upon a Time
  • Erin Lindsay from Chicago P.D. (2014–2017)
  • Fennec Shand from The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett
  • Fern from Power Rangers Cosmic Fury
  • Fiona Gallagher from Shameless (2011–present)
  • Gabby Dawson Casey from Chicago Fire (2012–present)
  • Gabrielle from Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001) and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)[60]
  • Gwen Cooper from Torchwood (2006–2011)[61]
  • Gauri/Devi/Durga from Maharakshak: Devi (2015)[62]
  • Hayley Foster and Sarah Thompson from Power Rangers Ninja Steel and Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel
  • Haley James-Scott from One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
  • Helena Kyle, Barbara Gordon and Dinah Redmond from Birds of Prey
  • Honey West from Honey West
  • Iris West-Allen from The Flash
  • Jacqueline from Once Upon a Time
  • Jane Hopper / Eleven from Stranger Things (2016–present)
  • Jennifer Walters (She-Hulk) from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)
  • Joyce Byers from Stranger Things
  • Jadzia Dax from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999)[63]
  • Jaime Sommers from The Bionic Woman (1976–1978) and Bionic Woman (2007)[64]
  • Jane Doe from Blindspot (2015–2020)[65]
  • Jemma Simmons, Barbara "Bobbi" Morse and Elena "Yo-Yo" Rodriguez from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot
  • Jesse Quick from The Flash
  • Jessica Jones from Jessica Jones (2015–2019) and The Defenders (2018)[66]
  • Jill Munroe from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[17][59]
  • Julia Martinez (Manila) from Money Heist
  • Julie Barnes in The Mod Squad
  • Julie Rogers from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[17][59]
  • Kamala Khan, Nakia Bahadir and Aisha in Ms. Marvel
  • Kara Danvers (Supergirl) from Supergirl (2015–2021)[67]
  • Karli Morgenthau from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
  • Kat Hillard from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo, and Power Rangers Turbo
  • Katana from Arrow
  • Kate Austen from Lost (2004–2010)[68]
  • Kate Kane (Batwoman) from Batwoman (2019–2022)
  • Kathryn Janeway from Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001)[59][69]
  • Katie Walker and Jennifer "Jen" Scotts from Power Rangers Time Force
  • Kelly Garrett from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[17][59]
  • Kelly Olsen from Supergirl (2015–2021)
  • Kelsey Winslow and Dana Mitchell from Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
  • Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl from Arrowverse (2012–present)
  • Kimberly Hart from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1995)[36][70]
  • Kira Ford from Power Rangers Dino Thunder
  • Kira Nerys from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999)[66]
  • Kris Munroe from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[17][59]
  • Laurel Lance (Black Siren/Black Canary) from Arrowverse (2012–present)
  • Lagertha from Vikings (2013–2020)[71]
  • Leela from Doctor Who (1963–1989)[48]
  • Lily Chilman and Master Guin from Power Rangers Jungle Fury
  • Lily Page from Once Upon a Time
  • Maggie Beckett from Sliders
  • Maggie Greene, Carol Peletier, Rosita Espinosa, Magna, Yumiko and Connie from The Walking Dead
  • Maid Marian from Once Upon a Time
  • Mary Beth Lacey from Cagney & Lacey (1982–1988)[57]
  • Max Guevera from Dark Angel (2000–2002)[72][73]
  • Martha Jones from Doctor Who
  • Maya, Kendrix and Karone from Power Rangers Lost Galaxy
  • Medusa and Crystal from Inhumans
  • Melinda May from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020)
  • Mia Smoak from Arrow
  • Michonne from The Walking Dead
  • Milah from Once Upon a Time
  • Mónica Gaztambide (Stockholm) from Money Heist
  • Mulan from Once Upon a Time
  • Nikita from La Femme Nikita (1997–2001)[59]
  • Nairobi from Money Heist
  • Nora West-Allen/XS from The Flash
  • Nyota Uhura from Star Trek (1966–present)
  • Nancy Wheeler from Stranger Things
  • Nia Nal (Dreamer) from Supergirl
  • Nyssa al Ghul from Arrow
  • Olivia Benson from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999–present)
  • Olivia Dunham from Fringe (2008–2013)[68]
  • Paige Matthews from Charmed (2001–2006)[74]
  • Peyton Sawyer from One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
  • Phoebe Halliwell from Charmed (1998–2006)[74]
  • Phryne Fisher from Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012–2015)
  • Piper Halliwell from Charmed (1998–2006)[74]
  • Prue Halliwell from Charmed (1998–2001)[74]
  • Purdey from The New Avengers (1976–1977)[56]
  • Raquel Murillo from Money Heist
  • Red Riding Hood from Once Upon a Time
  • River Song from Doctor Who (2005–2023)
  • River Tam from Firefly (2002)[15]
  • Rose Tyler from Doctor Who
  • Sabrina Duncan from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[17][59]
  • Saki Asamiya, Yoko Godai, Kyoko "Okyo" Nakamura, Yukino Yajima, Yui Kazama, Yuka and Yuma from Sukeban Deka
  • Samantha Carter from the Stargate franchise
  • Sara Lance/The Canary/White Canary from Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow
  • Sarah MacKenzie from JAG
  • Sarah Jane Smith from Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures
  • Seska from Star Trek: Voyager
  • Seven of Nine from Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001)[51][59]
  • "Sheena: Queen of the Jungle" starring Irish McCalla in 1955
  • Shelby Watkins and Kendall Morgan from Power Rangers Dino Charge and Power Rangers Dino Super Charge
  • Starfire and Raven from Titans
  • Summer Landsdown and Gemma from Power Rangers RPM
  • Shelby Woo from The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo (1996–1998)[50]
  • Snow White from Once Upon a Time
  • Sylvie Brett from Chicago Fire (2012–present)
  • Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)[75]
  • Sydney Bristow from Alias (2001–2006)[74]
  • Tanya Sloan from Power Rangers Zeo and Power Rangers Turbo
  • Tara King from The Avengers (1961–1969)[56]
  • Tasha Yar from Star Trek: The Next Generation
  • Taylor Earhardt and Alyssa Enrilé from Power Rangers Wild Force
  • The Doctor (thirteenth incarnation) from Doctor Who (2005–present)
  • Thea Queen (Speedy) from Arrow
  • Tiana from Once Upon a Time
  • Tiffany Welles from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[17][59]
  • Tokyo from Money Heist
  • Tori Hanson from Power Rangers Ninja Storm
  • Trini Kwan from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1995)[70]
  • Trish Walker and Jeri Hogarth from Jessica Jones
  • Vallery Irons from V.I.P. (1998–2002)[59][73]
  • Veronica Layton from The Lost World (1999–2002)[74]
  • Veronica Mars from Veronica Mars (2004–2007)[53][73]
  • Veronica "Ronny" Robinson and Rose Ortiz from Power Rangers Operation Overdrive
  • Wade Welles from Sliders (1995–2000)[55]
  • Wonder Woman from Wonder Woman (1975–1979)[11][8][36]
  • Xena from Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001) and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)[51][59][76][74]
  • Ygritte from Game of Thrones (2011–2017)
  • Zari Tomaz from Legends of Tomorrow
  • Zoe Ramirez from Legends of Tomorrow
  • Zoe Washburne from Firefly (2002)[77]
  • Zoey Reeves from Power Rangers Beast Morphers
  • Peggy Matsuyama from Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
  • Ilsa Pucci and Ames from Human Target
  • Mary "Zed" Martin from Constantine
  • Sarah Essen, Barbara Kean and Renee Montoya from Gotham
  • Emily Locke from Powerless
  • Lyta-Zod from Krypton
  • Thunder and Lightning from Black Lightning
  • Abigail "Abby" Arcane from Swamp Thing
  • Angela Abar, Laurie Blake and Lady Trieu from Watchmen
  • Crazy Jane, Elasti-Woman, and Madame Rouge from Doom Patrol
  • Marie Moreau, Mini Cricket, Cate Dunlap and Indira Shetty from Gen V
  • The females from Sweet Tooth
  • Lucienne from The Sandman
  • Crystal Palace, Jenny the Butcher, Night Nurse, Esther and Niko from Dead Boy Detectives
  • Naomi McDuffie from Naomi
  • Leota Adebayo and Emilia Harcourt from Peacemaker
  • Duela Dent, Robin, Harper Row, and Stephanie Brown from Gotham Knights
  • Sofia Falcone in The Penguin
  • Tina McGee in The Flash
  • G'iah, Maria Hill and Sonya Falsworth in Secret Invasion
  • Layla El-Faouly from Moon Knight
  • The females from Runaways
  • The females from Legion
  • Tandy Bowen from Cloak & Dagger
  • Colleen Wing, Joy Meachum and Mary Walker from Iron Fist
  • Ravonna Renslayer, Verity Willis and Miss Minutes from Loki
  • Mercedes "Misty" Knight, Mariah Dillard and Tilda Johnson from Luke Cage
  • Karen Page and Sarah Lieberman from The Punisher
  • Any female from What If...?
  • Kimiko Miyashiro from The Boys

Animated television series

See also: female action heroes and villains in the section for anime.
  • Æon Flux from Æon Flux (1991–1995)[8]
  • Agent L from Men in Black: The Series
  • Alex from Totally Spies! (2001–2014)
  • Alice from Superjail
  • Betty Barrett (Atomic Betty) from Atomic Betty (2004–2008)[78]
  • Ashi from Samurai Jack (2017)
  • Amalia and Evangelyne from Wakfu
  • Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup from The Powerpuff Girls (1998–2005)[36]
  • The Guardians from W.I.T.C.H.
  • The Winx from Winx Club
  • Clover Andersson from Totally Spies! (2001–2014)
  • Cybersix from Cybersix (1999)
  • Fleur d'épine from Cartouche
  • Jenny Wakeman/XJ9 from My Life as a Teenage Robot (2002–2006)
  • Mami Sakura from Esper Mami (1987–1989)
  • Cheetara from ThunderCats (1985–1989)[36]
  • Jane from Jane and the Dragon
  • Jessica Morgan from The Transformers (1984–1987)
  • Powder / Jinx from Arcane (2021–2024)
  • Azula from Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
  • Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
  • Toph Beifong from Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
  • Kim Possible from Kim Possible (2002–2007)[79]
  • Korra from The Legend of Korra (2012–2014)
  • Kuvira from The Legend of Korra (2012–2014)
  • Leela from Futurama (1999–2003, 2008–2013)
  • Marissa Faireborn from The Transformers (1984–1987)
  • Millie from Helluva Boss
  • Mizu from Blue Eye Samurai
  • Sam from Totally Spies! (2001–2014)
  • Sari Sumdac from Transformers: Animated (2007–2009)
  • She-Ra from She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985–1987)[11]
  • Sophia Paramount from Bob Morane
  • The Gems from Steven Universe
  • The princesses from LoliRock
  • Yumi and Aelita from Code Lyoko
  • Ladybug, Alya, Chloé Bourgeois and any young female with kwamis from Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
  • Calamity Jane from The Legend of Calamity Jane
  • April O'Neil from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Jennifer Julian and Rebecca Wong from Chris Colorado
  • The females from Alienators: Evolution Continues
  • Penny from Inspector Gadget and Gadget & the Gadgetinis
  • Luea from Kong: The Animated Series
  • The twins sisters from Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action!
  • Calamity Jane from Lucky Luke
  • Cyana Baarha from Malo Korrigan
  • Stacey Bonner and Seattle Montoya from Stargate Infinity
  • Giga-Woman from Captain Biceps
  • Megan from SpieZ! Nouvelle Génération / The Amazing Spiez!
  • Dale Arden and Thundar from Flash Gordon
  • Miss Lestrade from Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century
  • Sixe from Tripping the Rift
  • Marianne Flambelle from Marianne 1ère
  • Mia and her female friends from Mia and Me
  • Niko from Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers
  • Juge J.B. McBride from Bravestarr
  • Kylie from Extreme Ghostbusters
  • Steelheart from SilverHawks
  • Jedda from Defenders of the Earth
  • Futura from Ghostbusters
  • Helen Bennett and Meg Bennett from Bionic Six
  • Katerina Anastasia from Spiral Zone
  • Galadria from Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light
  • Females policeman from COPS
  • Females Cops from Police Academy
  • Patty Putty and Terri Cloth from Garbage Pail Kids
  • Princess Lana from Captain N
  • Any female commando from GI JOE
  • Lydia from Beetlejuice
  • 2 females from Captain Planet and the Planeteers
  • 2 females from James Bond Jr
  • Hannah Dundee from Cadillacs and Dinosaurs
  • Elisa Maza, Angela and Demona from Gargoyles
  • Eva Kant from Diabolik
  • Nancy from RoboCop: Alpha Commando
  • Lewis from Robocop: The Animated Series
  • Jade Chan from Jackie Chan Adventures
  • Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen from Adventure Time
  • Raf, Uri and Miki from Angel's Friends
  • Zhalia Moon and Sophie Casterwill from Huntik: Secrets & Seekers
  • Arkayna Goodfey, Emerald Goldenbraid, Zarya Moonwolf and Piper Willowbrook from Mysticons
  • Twinkle Starglitter and Ruby from Super 4
  • The ghouls from the longs films of Monster High
  • The girls from Lego Friends
  • Emily Jones and female elves from Lego Elves
  • Princess Sélénia from Arthur and the Invisibles
  • Alexis from Transformers Armada
  • Lori Jiménez from Transformers: Cybertron
  • Misha Miramond from Transformers: Energon
  • Miko Nakadai from Transformers: Prime
  • Dani Burns and Francine "Frankie" Elma Greene from Transformers: Rescue Bots
  • Kylie Griffin from Extreme Ghostbusters
  • Janine Melnitz and Catherine (one of the Junior Ghostbusters) from The Real Ghostbusters
  • Jedda Walker from Defenders of the Earth
  • April O'Neil from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012), Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Sagan Cruz from Phantom 2040
  • Princess Unikitty, Dr. Fox, Master Doom and Flamurtle from Unikitty!
  • Nova and Jinmay from Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!
  • Princess Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
  • Violet "Vi" from Arcane (2021–2024)
  • Webby Vanderquck, Della Duck, Mrs. Beakley, Penumbra, Daisy Duck and Gosalyn Waddlemeyer from DuckTales
  • Star Butterfly, Moon Butterfly, Eclipsa Butterfly, Meteora Butterfly, most previous Butterfly family members, Mina Loveberry, Hekapoo, Janna Ordonia and Pony Head from Star vs. the Forces of Evil
  • Anne Boonchuy, Polly Plantar, Sasha Waybright, Marcy Wu, Ivy Sundew, General Yunan and Lady Olivia from Amphibia
  • Luz Noceda, Amity Blight, Eda Clawthorne, Lilith Clawthorne, Willow Park, Camila Noceda, many of the female coven leaders, Kikimora and other females from The Owl House
  • Numbuh 3/Kuki Sanbun and Numbuh 5/Abigail Lincoln from Codename: Kids Next Door
  • Felicity from Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty
  • Miko Kubota from Glitch Techs
  • Kipo Oak and Wolf from Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
  • Mabel Pines and Wendy Courdroy from Gravity Falls
  • Reggie Abbott and Esther from Twelve Forever
  • Sylvia and Lord Dominator from Wander Over Yonder
  • Adorabat from Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart
  • Tara Duncan and the female friends from Tara Duncan
  • Millie and Loona from Helluva Boss
  • BG/Gudule from Miss BG
  • Yadina Riddle from Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
  • Brendar from The Barbarian and the Troll
  • Ivy from Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?
  • Carmen Sandiego from Carmen Sandiego
  • Any female from Marvel Animation and Marvel Studios Animation
  • Vera and Daphne from Scooby-Doo
  • 3 ladies from Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels
  • The females in Hazbin Hotel
  • Warden Sarah Fisher from Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix
  • Uzi Doorman, V and Cyn from Murder Drones

Anime

  • Antoinette "Tony" Dubois from Reporter Blues
  • Princess Sapphire from Princess Knight by Osamu Tetsuka
  • Princess Hime, Liliane, Lisa Wildman and Reiri Kamura from Princess Resurrection
  • Simone from La Seine no Hoshi
  • Angie Islington from Angie Girl
  • Lady Armaroid from Cobra
  • Marina from Galaxy Express 999
  • Lalabel from Lalabel
  • Megu-Chan (Little Meg the Witch Girl) from Majokko Megu-chan
  • Ymir Fritz and her daughters Maria, Rose, and Sina from Attack on Titan
  • Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue from Lycoris Recoil
  • Clare and other silver hair Claymorer/Witch from Claymore
  • Hoshimi from Maps
  • Maka Albarn from Soul Eater
  • Mako Sato and Sayuki from Initial D
  • Mikura Suzuki from Mezzo Forte and Mezzo DSA
  • Noa Izumi from Patlabor
  • Rushuna from Grenadier
  • Sawa from Kite
  • Thief girl from Cat's Eye
  • Karri, Miki and Seiko from City Hunter
  • Tiko and Tickle from Majokko Tickle
  • Patty Lowell from Devil May Cry: The Animated Series
  • Asuna Yuuki from Sword Art Online
  • Mikasa Ackerman from Attack on Titan
  • Erza Scarlet, Lucy Heartfilia and Wendy from Fairy Tail
  • Homura Akemi from Puella Magi Madoka Magica
  • Nevenaa and Ariane Goliatkine (power to become big age) from Anatane: Saving the Children of Okura
  • Android 18 and Videl from Dragon Ball Z
  • Pan from Dragon Ball GT
  • Ran Tsukikage from Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran
  • Yoruichi Shihouin from Bleach
  • Hikaru Minamoto from Otogi Zoshi
  • Oscar François de Jarjayes from The Rose of Versailles
  • Satsuki Kiryuuin From Kill la Kill
  • Lina Inverse, Ameila, Sylphiel, and Naga from Slayers
  • Sara and Fuu from Samurai Champloo
  • Utena Tenjou from Shōjo Kakumei Utena
  • Shana From Shakugan no Shana
  • Shiki Ryougi From Kara no Kyoukai
  • Kagome Higurashi and Sango From InuYasha
  • Princess Lum from Urusei Yatsura
  • Lunlun from Hana no Ko Lunlun
  • Youko Nakajima From The Twelve Kingdoms
  • Emu Hino from Crying Freeman
  • Eira from Ellcia
  • Makie Otono-Tachibana From Blade of the Immortal
  • Morgiana From Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
  • Balsa Yonsa From Seirei no Moribito
  • Fujiko Mine from Lupin the Third
  • Mamiya from Hokuto No Ken
  • Miyu from Vampire Princess Miyu
  • Saya Otonashi from Blood+
  • Saya Kisaragi from Blood-C
  • Rally and Minnie from Gunsmith Cats
  • Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Soryu from Neon Genesis Evangelion
  • Deedlit from Record of Lodoss War
  • Amaha Masane, Korean ethnic bearers of the blade from Witchblade[80]
  • Faye Valentine from Cowboy Bebop
  • Sakura from Card Captor Sakura and Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle
  • Excel from Excel Saga
  • Naru Narusegawa, Motoko Aoyama and Kaolla Sû from Love Hina
  • Victoria Séras and Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing from Hellsing
  • Mahoro Andô from Mahoromatic
  • Françoise / 003 from Cyborg 009
  • Robin Sena from Witch Hunter Robin
  • The Mew Mew from Mew Mew Power
  • Sakura Haruno, Hinata Hyuga, and Ino Yamanaka from Naruto
  • The female child from Gunslinger Girl
  • Maya Natsume and Aya Natsume from Tenjô Tenge
  • The warriors female from Tales of Phantasia: The Animations
  • Maam and Leona from Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
  • Ai Enma from Hell Girl
  • Illyasviel von Einzbern and Rider from Fate/stay night
  • Kyohei Tachibana and Sei from Burst Angel
  • Laureline from Valérian and Laureline
  • Michiru Kita from Zombie Loan
  • Yûmi from Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol
  • Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuzaki, and Fuu Hououji from Magic Knight Rayearth
  • Mireille Bouquet and Kirika Yuumura from Noir
  • Momo from Magical Princess Minky Momo
  • Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002–2005) and Ghost in the Shell: Arise – Alternative Architecture (2015)
  • Naomi Armitage from Armitage III
  • Pollon from Little Pollon
  • Ranma (female form) and the other girls from Ranma ½
  • Sally from Sally the Witch
  • Athena and Saintia from Saint Seiya and Saintia Shō
  • Sailor Moon and other Sailor Scouts from the Sailor Moon franchise.
  • Princess Flora from Honey Honey no Suteki na Bouken
  • Françoise / Fantômette from Fantômette
  • Honey Kisaragi from Cutie Honey
  • Myung Fang Lone from Macross Plus
  • Natsuru Senō (female), Akane Mishima, Shizuku Sangō, Mikoto Kondō and Kaede Sakura from Kämpfer
  • The littles girls from Ojamajo Doremi
  • Yufa from Ragnarok the Animation
  • Warrior women half human half demons from Claymore
  • The school girls from Magical Girl Site
  • Celty Sturluson from Durarara!!
  • Revy, Balalaïka, Eda, Roberta et Fabiola Iglesias from Black Lagoon
  • Meia, Barnette, Jura, "BC", and Dita from Vandread
  • Rose Cinderella and the other littles daughter of fairy tales from Regal Academy
  • Renka from Ironfist Chinmi
  • Arusu, Sheila and Eva from Tweeny Witches
  • Lucy Heartfilia, Erza Scarlet, Wendy Marvel, Carla, Mirajane Strauss and Juvia Loxar from Fairy Tail
  • Tuka Luna Marceau, Lelei la Lalena, Rory Mercury, Yao Haa Dushi, Mari Kurokawa, Shino Kuribayashi and others female warriors from Gate
  • Ryuko Matoi and Satsuki Kiryuin from Kill La Kill
  • the females from Sound of the Sky
  • Izetta from Izetta: The Last Witch
  • The girls from High School Fleet
  • Rei Miyamoto and Saeko Busujima from Highschool of the Dead
  • Tanya from Saga of Tanya the Evil
  • The 2 girls of Girls' Last Tour
  • the female of Kantai Collection
  • the girls tank driver in Girls und Panzer
  • The zombies girls in Calamity of a Zombie Girl
  • Iu Shindo in I'm Standing on a Million Lives
  • Noel and Ninny in Burn the Witch
  • Elaina in Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina
  • The witches girls from Little Witch Academia
  • The girl from Witch Craft Works
  • The girls from Zero no Tsukaima
  • the girls from Strike Witches
  • the bloody female from Umineko When They Cry
  • the girl in Sugar Sugar Rune
  • the girls in Soul Eater Not!
  • the girls in Strike Witches 2
  • the witch girl in Rental Magica
  • the girls in Assassination Classroom
  • the girl in Majokko Megu-chan
  • the girls in Angelic Layer
  • the female with umbrella in Beelzebub
  • the archers girls in Utawarerumono
  • the girl in Nijū Mensō no Musume
  • the android female and other female in Space Cobra
  • any woman in Code Geass
  • any female in Coyote Ragtime Show
  • the elves female in Legend of Crystania
  • the girl in DNA²
  • any girls in E's Otherwise
  • the girls in El Cazador de la Bruja
  • the girls in El-Hazard
  • the girls in Elemental Gerad
  • the females in Final Fantasy: Unlimited
  • the girls in Gate Keepers
  • the females in GetBackers
  • the girl in Sakura Wars TV
  • the girl in Guilty Crown
  • the girls in Samurai High School
  • Lin in Hokuto no Ken
  • the girls in Ikkitousen
  • the girls in Interlude
  • girl in Kiba
  • the girls in Labyrinth of Flames
  • the girls in Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution
  • the girls samurai in Shura no Toki
  • the 3 girls in Magic Knight Rayearth
  • Madoka Ayukawa in Kimagure Orange Road
  • the girls in Sound of the Sky
  • the girl in Mezzo DSA
  • the girls in Mirai Nikki
  • the girls in Moeyo Ken
  • the girl in Murder Princess
  • the females from Fushigi no Umi no Nadia
  • the females from Mahō Sensei Negima!
  • the females from Overman King Gainer
  • the females from Pandora Hearts
  • the android female from Parasite Dolls
  • the girls in Rave Master
  • the female in Samurai Gun
  • the lady in Shadow Skill
  • the girl in Shangri-La
  • the girls in Shining Tears X Wind
  • the girls in Soul Eater
  • the witch girl in The Good Witch of the West
  • the girl in The Garden of Sinners
  • the girls in Tiger & Bunny
  • the girls in Tokyo Majin Gakuen
  • Sakura in Tsubasa Chronicle and Cardcaptor Sakura
  • the vampires girls in Shingetsutan Tsukihime
  • the 2 girls in Shōjo Kakumei Utena
  • the girl in Vampire Knight
  • Aoi Yume in Wing-Man
  • the females in X
  • the lady in ×××HOLiC
  • the girl in Otome Yōkai Zakuro
  • ladies in Queen's Blade
  • Aoi Yume in Wing-Man
  • The girls from Tsukihime
  • The girls from Oh My Goddess!
  • The girls from Vivid Strike
  • The girl from Angie Girl
  • Lillabit from The Littl' Bits
  • The females from Captain Harlock (manga)
  • Charmy and Mereoleona Vermillion from Black Clover
  • Nami, Princess Vivi and Nico Robin from One Piece
  • Milim Nava from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
  • The females from Michiko & Hatchin
  • the females from My Hero Academia
  • Shinobu Kocho, Nezuko Kamado from Demon Slayer
  • Sasha Braus, Mikasa Ackerman from Attack on Titan
  • Orihime Inoue from "Bleach"
  • Pitou, Pakunoda from Hunter x Hunter
  • Konan and Hinata Hyuga from Naruto
  • Arianne in Skeleton Knight in Another World
  • The girls from Glitter Force
  • The girls from DokiDoki! PreCure
  • The females from Black Lagoon

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See also

References

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  2. ↑ Abele, Elizabeth. Home Front Heroes: The Rise of a New Hollywood Archetype, 1988–1999. McFarland, 2013:132
  3. ↑ "Ahsoka Tano". StarWars.com. Lucasfilm Ltd.. https://www.starwars.com/databank/ahsoka-tano. 
  4. ↑ Knight, Gladys L. (2010). Female action heroes: a guide to women in comics, video games, film, and television. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Greenwood. p. 176. ISBN 978-0313376122. 
  5. ↑ "Sorry Katniss, Princess Fiona is still the best feminist action hero around". 16 December 2013. https://theweek.com/articles/454355/sorry-katniss-princess-fiona-still-best-feminist-action-hero-around. 
  6. ↑ Diaz, Poehler and More: A Magical Q&A with Shrek the Third's Fab Five Princesses
  7. ↑ Meinel, Dietmar. Pixar's America: The Re-Animation of American Myths and Symbols. Palgrave Macmillan, 2016: 173.
  8. ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 "Female Action Heroes". July 9, 2004. https://www.boston.com/ae/movies/gallery/female_superheroes?pg=17. 
  9. ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23 Bibbiani, William (November 17, 2015). "The Top Female Action Heroes in Movies". SuperHeroHype (CraveOnline). http://www.superherohype.com/features/358895-the-top-female-action-heroes. 
  10. ↑ Beveridge, Chris (December 22, 2014). "Discotek Media Acquires 'Iria: Zeiram The Animation' OVA License". The Fandom Post. http://www.fandompost.com/2014/12/22/discotek-media-acquires-iria-zeiram-the-animation-ova-license/. 
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  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5 19.6 19.7 19.8 Staff. "9 Amazing Female Action Heroes". fandango.com (Fandango). http://www.fandango.com/movie-photos/9-amazing-female-action-heroes-1140. 
  20. ↑ Surrey, Miles (22 June 2018). "Blue the Raptor Is the True Hero of 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'". https://www.theringer.com/movies/2018/6/22/17489430/jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom-blue-raptors-are-good. 
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