Animated series with LGBT characters: 2020s

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For the list of 1960s–1980s series, see List of animated series with LGBTQ characters. For the list of 1990s series, see Animated series with LGBTQ characters: 1990s. For the list of 2000s series, see Animated series with LGBTQ characters: 2000s. For the list of 2010s series, see Animated series with LGBTQ characters: 2010s.

The depiction of LGBT characters in animated series in the 2020s changed from the 2010s, accelerating like never seen before, especially when it came to Western animation. The Owl House featured some of the first LGBTQ protagonists in a Disney show,[1] while Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts had a prominent gay relationship not previously seen in animation.[2] In adult animation, Magical Girl Friendship Squad and Helluva Boss broke ground, the former with a lesbian protagonist[3] and the latter with two bisexual characters and one pansexual character. However, in 2020, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and Steven Universe Future, both of which had various LGBTQ characters, ended.[4][5] In anime, LGBTQ characters appeared in various productions, such as Adachi and Shimamura,[6] Assault Lily Bouquet,[7] and My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!.[6]

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: 2020s page and its offshoots.

2020-present[]

Main article: List of animated series with LGBT characters: 2020–present

The 2020s saw a blossoming of LGBTQ characters in animated series, including in children's animation, adult animation, young adult animation, and anime. This includes series such as Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, The Owl House, Helluva Boss, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Adventure Time: Distant Lands, and The Great North. Anime such as Adachi and Shimamura, Assault Lily Bouquet, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!, and Otherside Picnic also featured LGBTQ characters.

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  1. ^ Adams, Tim (August 9, 2020). "The Owl House: Disney Animated Series' LGBTQ+ Relationship is No Longer Subtext". CBR. Archived from the original on August 10, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2020. Luz and Amity began as rivals, but The Owl House has slowly built up a friendship between the two girls. Once Luz learned that they share many of the same interests, she has tried to befriend Amity. Since then, their relationship has continued to grow, with more clues being dropped that feelings could be brewing. While fans are aware of Amity's feelings for Luz, they will have to wait and see if and when Luz makes her feelings known as well.
  2. ^ Duffy, Nick (January 16, 2020). "Netflix's new animated series Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts features a beautiful coming out moment". PinkNews. Archived from the original on January 27, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  3. ^ Hogan, Heather (October 7, 2020). ""Magical Girl Friendship Squad" Is a Queer Millennial "Sailor Moon" Meets "Broad City"". Autostraddle. Archived from the original on October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  4. ^ Baron, Reuben (March 27, 2020). "It's Over, Isn't It?: Rebecca Sugar on the End of Steven Universe". CBR. Archived from the original on March 29, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  5. ^ Opie, David (May 15, 2020). "She-Ra's season 5 finale just changed TV forever with a groundbreaking moment". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on May 16, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  6. ^ a b Jones, Isiah (December 5, 2019). "10 Must-Watch Anime Coming In 2020". CBR. Archived from the original on December 6, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  7. ^ Beckett, James; Silverman, Rebecca (October 2, 2020). "The Fall 2020 Preview Guide--Assault Lily Bouquet". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
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