List of female action heroes and villains

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A montage of actresses who have played female action heroes.
From top left: Michelle Yeoh, Uma Thurman, Tia Carrere, Linda Hamilton, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Sigourney Weaver, and Lucy Liu.

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]
  • 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]
  • Kay from Akira
  • Kida and Helga Sinclair from Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
  • Merida from Brave (2012)[11]
  • 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]
  • 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)
  • April O'Neil from "TMNT 2007"
  • Liz Sherman from "Hellboy: Sword of Storms", "Hellboy: Blood and Iron"

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 (2010 film) and Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016 film)
  • Alice Monaghan from "Hellboy (2019 film)"
  • Amélie Poulain from Amélie (2001)[18]
  • April O'Neil from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014", "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 film) (2014)
  • Babydoll from Sucker Punch (2011)[19]
  • Beatrix Kiddo from Kill Bill (2003–2004)[8][16][9]
  • Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)[20]
  • Black Whip from Zorro's Black Whip (1944)
  • Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • 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 (film)
  • 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 film) (2005)
  • Elizabeth « Liz » Sherman from "Hellboy (2004 film)"
  • Elena Santos from Battle: Los Angeles (2011)
  • Elizabeth Swann from the Pirates of the Caribbean series (2003-2007)
  • Ellen "The Lady" from The Quick and the Dead (1995)[16]
  • Ellen Ripley from the Alien series (1979-1997)[16][9][21]
  • Etain from Centurion (2010)[9]
  • Everly from Everly (2014)[9]
  • 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
  • Gena Rowlands 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]
  • 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]
  • Jordan O'Neil from G.I. Jane (1997)[8]
  • Julie Pierce from The Next Karate Kid (1994)[20]
  • Jyn Erso from Rogue One (2016)
  • Kate Macer from Sicario (2015)
  • Leeloo / The Fifth Element from The Fifth Element (1997)
  • Ann Lewis from "Robocop"
  • Letty Ortiz, Gisele Yashar, Elena Neves, Riley Hicks and Kara from The Fast and The Furious (2001–present)
  • Princess Leia Organa from the Star Wars original trilogy (1977–1983)[9][27]
  • 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)
  • Mallory Kane from Haywire (2011)[16][9]
  • Marie from "Innocent Blood"
  • Mathilda from The Professional (1994)[20]
  • 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 (film)"
  • Monica "Darling" Costello from Baby Driver (2017)
  • Mira Killian from Ghost in the Shell (2017)
  • Vanessa Kensington from Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
  • Ms. Perkins from John Wick (2014)
  • Natalie Cook from Charlie's Angels (2000)[8][16][17] and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
  • Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Newt from Aliens (1986)[20]
  • Neytiri from Avatar (2009)[9]
  • Nikita from La Femme Nikita (1990)[16][9][20]
  • Padmé Amidala from the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999–2005)[8]
  • Pauline Hargraves from The Perils of Pauline movie serial (1933)[28]
  • Phryne Fisher from Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears (2020)
  • Qi'ra from Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
  • Rey from Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019)[29]
  • Rosie Carver in Live and Let Die (1973)
  • Riley North from Peppermint (2018)
  • Sarah Bailey from "The Craft" (1996)
  • Sarah Connor from the Terminator series (1984–2015)[16][9]
  • Saki Asamiya from Sukeban Deka
  • Saya from Blood the last vampire (2009)
  • Selene from the Underworld series (2003–2016)[30]
  • Sgt. Rita Rose Vrataski from Edge of Tomorrow (2014)[9]
  • Tank Girl/Rebecca from Tank Girl (film) (1995)
  • Talena from Gor (film) (1987)
  • Tiger Woman from The Tiger Woman (1944 film) (1944)
  • Tong Li from Operation Red Sea (2018)
  • Torchy Blane from the Torchy Blane series (1937–1939)[31]
  • Trinity from The Matrix series (1999–2003)[8][32]
  • Trudy Chacón from Avatar (2009)
  • Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • 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]

Films based on comic books[]

See also: Superhero comics, List of superheroines, and List of female supervillains
  • Alice Monaghan from Hellboy (2019)
  • Alita from Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
  • Judge Anderson from Dredd (2012)[33]
  • Knives Chau from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)[19]
  • Liz Sherman from Hellboy (2004)
  • Ramona Flowers from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)[19]
  • Hit-Girl from Kick-Ass (2010)
  • Silk Spectre from Watchmen (2009)[19]
  • Tank Girl from Tank Girl (1995)[15]
DC
  • Amazons from Wonder Woman (2017 film) and the DC Extended Universe
  • Antiope from Wonder Woman (2017 film) and the DC Extended Universe
  • Batgirl from Batman and Robin (1997)[34]
  • Catwoman from Batman Returns (1992), Catwoman (2004), and The Dark Knight Rises (2012)[8]
  • Faora from Man of Steel (film)
  • Queen Hippolyta from Wonder Woman (2017 film) and the DC Extended Universe
  • Mera from Aquaman (2018)
  • Kara Zor-El from Supergirl (1984)[35][8]
Marvel
  • Angel Dust from Deadpool (2016)
  • Angel Salvadore from X-Men: First Class (2011)
  • Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Elektra from Daredevil (2003) and Elektra (2005)[35]
  • Emma Frost from X-Men: First Class (2011)[36]
  • 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
  • Invisible Woman/Sue Storm from Fantastic Four (2005), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) and Fantastic Four (2015)[8]
  • Jean Grey (Phoenix) from the X-Men films[8]
  • Jubilation Lee (Jubilee) from the X-Men films[36]
  • Kitty Pryde from the X-Men films[36]
  • Lady Deathstrike from X2 (2003)
  • Maria Hill from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Mystique/Raven from the X-Men films[34]
  • Natasha Romanova (Black Widow) from Marvel Cinematic Universe[20]
  • Peggy Carter from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Red Sonja from Red Sonja (film) (1985)
  • Rogue from the X-Men films[8]
  • Sharon Carter from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Sif from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Storm from the X-Men films[8]
  • Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Valkyrie from Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Viper from The Wolverine (2013)
  • Shuri, Okoye, and Nakia from Black Panther (2018)
  • Yelena Belova from the upcoming Black Widow (2021)[37]

Films based on novels[]

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)[19]
  • 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]
  • 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 (film)

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[20]
  • 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 Natalie Gooch 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][20]
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • Aeryn Sun from Farscape (1999–2003)[49]
  • Alex Danvers from Supergirl (2015–present)
  • Alex Mack from The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994–1998)[50]
  • Andrea Thomas from The Secrets of Isis
  • Angelique Bouchard from Dark Shadows (1966-1971)
  • Arya Stark from Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
  • B'Elanna Torres from Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001)[51]
  • Batgirl from Batman (1966–1968)[52]
  • 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)[35][53]
  • Cameron from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009)[54]
  • Capt. Maggie Beckett from Sliders (1995–2000)[55]
  • 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)[35]
  • Clarke Griffin from The 100 (2014–present)
  • 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–present)
  • Dana Scully from The X-Files (1993–2002)[57]
  • Deirdre from Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog
  • Doña María Teresa "Tessa" Alvarado from Queen of Swords (2000–2001)[58]
  • Donna Noble from Doctor Who
  • Elektra Natchios from Daredevil (2015–2018) and The Defenders (2017)
  • Electra Woman and Dyna Girl
  • Emma Peel from The Avengers (1961–1969)[56][59]
  • Emma Swan from Once Upon a Time
  • Erin Lindsay from Chicago P.D. (2014–2017)
  • 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]
  • Haley James-Scott from One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
  • Honey West from Honey West
  • 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 (TV series) (2015-2020) [65]
  • Caporal Jennifer "Pilot" Chase from Captain Power and the soldiers of the future
  • Jessica Jones from Jessica Jones (2015–2019)[66]
  • Jill Munroe from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[17][59]
  • Julie Barnes in The Mod Squad
  • Julie Rogers from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[17][59]
  • Kara Danvers (Supergirl) from Supergirl (2015–present)[67]
  • Kate Austen from Lost (2004–2010)[68]
  • Kate Kane (Batwoman) from Batwoman (2019–Present)
  • Kathryn Janeway from Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001)[59][69]
  • Kelly Garrett from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[17][59]
  • Kimberly Hart (The Pink Ranger) from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1995)[35][70]
  • 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 TV series) (2013-2020)[71]
  • Leela from Doctor Who (1963–1989)[48]
  • Maggie Beckett from Sliders
  • Mary Beth Lacey from Cagney & Lacey (1982–1988)[57]
  • Max Guevera from Dark Angel (2000–2002)[72][73]
  • Martha Jones from Doctor Who
  • Melinda May from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–present)
  • Michonne from The Walking Dead (TV series)
  • Nikita from La Femme Nikita (1997–2001)[59]
  • Olivia Benson from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999–present)
  • Olivia Dunham from Fringe (2008–2013)[68]
  • Paige Matthews from Charmed (2001–2006)[74]
  • Peggy Carter (Agent Carter) from Agent Carter (2015–2016)[75][76]
  • 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]
  • River Song from Doctor Who (1963–1989)
  • 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 (TV series) and Legends of Tomorrow
  • 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]
  • Shelby Woo from The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo (1996–1998)[50]
  • Sylvie Brett from Chicago Fire (2012–present)
  • Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)[77]
  • Sydney Bristow from Alias (2001–2006)[74]
  • Tara King from The Avengers (1961–1969)[56]
  • Tasha Yar from Star Trek: The Next Generation
  • The Doctor (thirteenth incarnation) from Doctor Who (2005–present)
  • Tiffany Welles from Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)[17][59]
  • Trini Kwan from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1995)[70]
  • 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]
  • Wade Welles from Sliders (1995–2000)[55]
  • Wonder Woman from Wonder Woman (1975–1979)[11][8][35]
  • Xena from Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001) and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)[51][59][78][74]
  • Ygritte from Game of Thrones (2011–2017)
  • Zoe Washburne from Firefly (2002)[79]
  • Maggie Greene, Carol Peletier, Rosita Espinosa, Magna, Yumiko and Connie from The Walking Dead (TV series)
  • Aisha Campbell from "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers"
  • Delphine from "Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers"
  • Kat Hillard from "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers", "Power Rangers Zeo" and "Power Rangers Turbo"
  • Tanya Sloan from "Power Rangers Zeo" and "Power Rangers Turbo"
  • Ashley Hammond and Cassie Chan from "Power Rangers Turbo" and "Power Rangers in Space"
  • Maya, Kendrix and Karone from "Power Rangers Lost Galaxy"
  • Kelsey Winslow and Dana Mitchell from "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue"
  • Katie Walker and Jennifer "Jen" Scotts from "Power Rangers Time Force"
  • Taylor Earhardt and Alyssa Enrilé from "Power Rangers Wild Force"
  • Tori Hanson from "Power Rangers Ninja Storm"
  • Kira Ford from "Power Rangers Dino Thunder"
  • Elizabeth "Z" Delgado and Sydney "Syd" Drew from "Power Rangers S.P.D."
  • Angie Diaz as Vida "V" Rocca, Udonna and Madison "Maddie" Rocca from "Power Rangers Mystic Force"
  • Veronica "Ronny" Robinson and Rose Ortiz from "Power Rangers Operation Overdrive"
  • Lily Chilman and Master Guin from "Power Rangers Jungle Fury"
  • Summer Landsdown and Gemma from "Power Rangers RPM"
  • 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"
  • Shelby Watkins and Kendall Morgan from "Power Rangers Dino Charge" and "Power Rangers Dino Super Charge"
  • Hayley Foster and Sarah Thompson from "Power Rangers Ninja Steel" and "Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel"
  • Zoey Reeves from "Power Rangers Beast Morphers"
  • Sabrina Spellman from "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"

Animated television series[]

See also: female action heroes and villains in the section for anime.
  • Æon Flux from Æon Flux (1991–1995)[8]
  • Alex from Totally Spies! (2001–2014)
  • Betty Barrett (Atomic Betty) from Atomic Betty (2004–2008)[80]
  • Ashi from Samurai Jack (2017)
  • Amalia and Evangelyne from Wakfu
  • Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup from The Powerpuff Girls (1998–2005)[35]
  • The Guardians from W.I.T.C.H.
  • The Winx from Winx Club
  • Clover from Totally Spies! (2001–2014)
  • Cybersix from Cybersix (1999)
  • Fleur d'épine from Cartouche
  • Jenny Wakeman/XJ9 from My Life as a Teenage Robot (2003–2005, 2007–2009)
  • Mami Sakura from Esper Mami (1987–1989)
  • Cheetara from ThunderCats (1985–1989)[35]
  • Jane from Jane and the Dragon (TV series)
  • Jessica Morgan from The Transformers (TV series) (1984-1987)
  • Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
  • Kim Possible from Kim Possible (2002–2007)[81]
  • Korra from The Legend of Korra (2012–2014)
  • Leela from Futurama (1999–2003, 2008–2013)
  • Lina and Naga from Slayers
  • Marissa Faireborn from The Transformers (TV series) (1984-1987)
  • 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 (1998 TV series)
  • 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 and 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 (1986 TV series)
  • 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 (animated TV series)
  • 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 (TV series)
  • a female from Johnny Quest
  • 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 Abadeer 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 (TV series)
  • The ghouls and female from the longs movies of "Monster High"
  • The girls from "Lego friends" in "Friends: Girls on a Mission"
  • 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"
  • Dale Arden and Thundar from "Flash Gordon"
  • April O'Neil from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 TV series)", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series)", "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
  • Sagan Cruz from "Phantom 2040"
  • Princess Unikitty and Dr. Fox 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
  • Webby Vanderquck, Della Duck, Mrs. Beakley, Penumbra, Daisy Duck and Gosalyn from "DuckTales 2017"
  • Star Butterfly from Star vs. the Forces of Evil
  • Anne Boonchuy, Polly Plantar, Sasha Waybright and Marcy Wu from Amphibia
  • Luz Noceda 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 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

Anime[]

  • Antoinette "Tony" Dubois from Reporter Blues
  • Princess Sapphire from Princess Knight by Osamu Tetsuka
  • Liliane, Lisa Wildman and Reiri Kamura from Princess Resurrection
  • Simone from La Seine no Hoshi
  • Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Yang Xiao Long, Blake Belladonna from RWBY
  • 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
  • Clare and other sliver 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 (Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran)
  • Yoruichi Shihouin from Bleach'’
  • Hikaru Minamoto from Otogi Zoshi (TV series) (Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama)
  • Oscar François de Jarjayes from The Rose of Versailles
  • Satsuki Kiryuuin From Kill la Kill
  • Lina Inverse From Slayers
  • Sara and Fuu from Samurai Champloo
  • Utena Tenjou from Shoujo Kakumei Utena (Revolutionary Girl Utena)
  • Shana From Shakugan no Shana
  • Shiki Ryougi From Kara no Kyoukai (The Garden of Sinners)
  • 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 (Moribito - Guardian of the Spirit)
  • Fujiko Mine from Lupin the Third
  • Mamiya from Hokuto No Ken
  • Miyu from Vampire Princess Miyu
  • Otonashi Saya 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 bearer of the blade from Witchblade
  • Faye Valentine from Cowboy Bebop
  • Sakura from Card Captor Sakura and Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle
  • Excel from Excel Saga
  • Nami and Nico Robin from One Piece
  • Naru Narusegawa, Motoko Aoyama and Kaolla Sû from Love Hina
  • Victoria Célas 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 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 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
  • the 3 girls 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
  • Nella from Nella the Princess Knight
  • 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 Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho
  • 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 (manga)
  • 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
  • The girls from W.I.T.C.H.
  • 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 (novel series)
  • 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"
  • Tanya from "Saga of Tanya the Evil"
  • The 2 girls of "Girls' Last Tour"
  • the female of "Kantai Collection (TV series)"
  • 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 "Utawareru mono"
  • the girl in "Nijû-Mensô 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 "High School Samurai"
  • Lynn in "Hokuto No Ken 2"
  • Marie in "Hungry Marie"
  • the girls in "Ikkitousen"
  • the girls in "Interlude"
  • Girl with bow in "Inu-Yasha"
  • 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 alien girl in "Urusei Yatsura"
  • the 3 girls in "Magic Knight Rayearth"
  • Madoka Ayukawa in "Kimagure Orange Road"
  • the girls in "Sound of the Sky"
  • the girl in "Mezzo Danger Service Agency"
  • 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 girls in "Red Eyes Sword"
  • 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 Demon Campus"
  • Sakura in "Tsubasa Chronicle"
  • 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 "X1999"
  • the lady in "XxxHOLiC"
  • the girl in "Zakuro"
  • ladies in "Queen's Blade"

Commercials[]

  • Nameless runner (Anya Major) in Ridley Scott's 1984 (advertisement)[82][83]

Video games[]

Main article: Gender representation in video games § Portrayal of women
  • Ada Wong, Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine, Rebecca Chambers, Sheva Alomar, Sherry Birkin (only RE6), Helena Harper, and Mia Winters, from Resident Evil series
  • Aegis from Persona 3
  • Alisa Bosconovitch, Anna Williams, Asuka Kazama, Christie Monteiro, Lucky Chloe, Jun Kazama, Michelle Chang, Nina Williams, Julia Chang and Ling Xiaoyu from Tekken series
  • Alma Wade from F.E.A.R.
  • Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn
  • Alyx Vance from Half-Life 2 and its sequels
  • Amaterasu from Ōkami
  • Amélie Lacroix (Widowmaker), Brigitte Lindholm, Moira O'Deorain and Mercy from Overwatch; Aleksandra Zaryanova (Zarya), Ana Amari, Lena Oxton (Tracer), Hana Song (D.Va), and Mei-Ling Zhou from Overwatch and Heroes of the Storm
  • Anna DeWitt from BioShock Infinite
  • Annah-of-the-Shadows from Planescape: Torment
  • April Ryan from The Longest Journey
  • Athena Asamiya from Psycho Soldier and Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life
  • Aveline de Grandpré from Assassin's Creed III: Liberation.,[84] Evie Frye from Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Jun from Assassin's Creed Chronicles and Elise from Assassin's Creed Unity
  • Ayame from Tenchu series
  • Ayano Aishi-Chan from Yandere Simulator
  • Bastila Shan from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
  • Bayonetta from Bayonetta[85]
  • Jess et Soph Blazkowicz from Wolfenstein: Youngblood
  • Blaze Fielding from Streets of Rage
  • Blue Mary and Mai Shiranui from Fatal Fury
  • Brianna Kae from Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
  • Cammy White, C. Viper, Chun-Li, Kolin, Laura Matsuda, Lucia Morgan, Menat, Makoto, Maki Genryusai, Ibuki, Rainbow Mika, Sakura Kasugano, and Rose from Final Fight & Street Fighter series
  • Carmen Isabella Sandiego from Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
  • Cassie Cage, Jade, Mileena, Princess Kitana, Queen Sindel, Skarlet, Sonya Blade and Tanya from Mortal Kombat series
  • Cate Archer from The Operative: No One Lives Forever
  • Taina "Caveira" Pereira and Yumiko "Hibana" Imagawa from Rainbow Six Siege
  • Chell and GLaDOS from Portal and Portal 2
  • Cindy Aurum, Dagger, Edea Kramer, Faris Scherwiz, Lightning, Rikku, Rydia, Terra Branford, Yuffie Kisaragi and Yuna from Final Fantasy series
  • Commander Shepard from Mass Effect 3
  • Dark Queen from Battletoads
  • Elara Dorne from Star Wars: The Old Republic
  • Elena Fisher and Chloe Frazer from Uncharted
  • Elexis Sinclaire from SiN
  • Ellie from The Last of Us and The Last of Us: Left Behind
  • Emily Kaldwin from Dishonored 2
  • Etna from Disgaea
  • Faith Connors from Mirror's Edge
  • Felicia, Morrigan Aensland, Hsien-Ko and Mei-Ling, Baby Bonnie Hood and Q-Bee from Darkstalkers series
  • Hana Tsu-Vachel from Fear Effect
  • Heather Mason and Claudia Wolf from Silent Hill 3 and Dahlia Gillespie from Silent Hill 1
  • Jade from Beyond Good & Evil
  • Jaina Proudmoore, Sylvanas Windrunner and Tyrande Whisperwind from Warcraft series and Heroes of the Storm
  • Joanna Dark from Perfect Dark
  • Kasumi, Christie, Helena Douglas, Hitomi, Tina Armstrong, Ayane from Dead or Alive
  • Mona Sax from Max Payne
  • Kiana, Mei, Theresa, Bronya, Himeko, Fu Hua, Seele, Yae Sakura, Rita, and Durandal from Honkai Impact 3rd
  • Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider series[39]
  • Lucca, Marle, and Ayla from Chrono Trigger
  • Madeline from Celeste
  • Millia Rage, May, Ramlethal Valentine and I-No from Guilty Gear series
  • Momiji and Rachel from Ninja Gaiden
  • Mona Sax from Max Payne
  • Nakoruru from Samurai Shodown
  • Nights from NiGHTS into Dreams... and NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams
  • Nilin Cartier-Wells from Remember Me
  • Nova Terra and Sarah Kerrigan from StarCraft series and Heroes of the Storm
  • Pearl and Marina from Splatoon 2
  • Persephone from God of War: Chains of Olympus
  • Primrose Azelhart from Octopath Traveler
  • Princess Daphne from Dragon's Lair
  • Princess Peach Toadstool from Super Princess Peach, Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros RPG, Mario + Rabbids" Kingdom Battle, and Super Smash Bros. series
  • Princess Zelda, Navi, Fi, Midna and Epona from The Legend of Zelda series
  • Rayne the Dhampir from BloodRayne
  • Reiko Nagase from Rave Racer and Ridge Racer
  • Regina from Dino Crisis
  • Ripple from Magical Chase GB: Minarai Mahoutsukai Kenja no Tani e
  • Rynn from Drakan: Order of the Flame
  • SHODAN from System Shock
  • Saber and Tohsaka Rin from Fate/Stay Night
  • Samus Aran, Gandrayda, and Mother Brain from the Metroid series
  • Sarah Bryant, Aoi Umenokoji, Eileen, Pai Chan and Vanessa Lewis from Virtua Fighter
  • Shantae from Shantae
  • Shion Uzuki and KOS-MOS from Xenosaga
  • Sophitia, Hildegard von Krone, Talim, Taki, Seong Mi-na, Setsuka, Tira, Xianghua and Ivy Valentine from the Soulcalibur series
  • The Boss, EVA, Quiet, Meryl Silverburgh, and Sniper Wolf from Metal Gear series
  • Trish, Lucia, and Lady from Devil May Cry series
  • Twintelle from Arms
  • Tyris Flare from Golden Axe
  • Ulala from Space Channel 5
  • Yuri Sakazaki from Art of Fighting
  • Zero from Drakengard 3
  • Ajna from Indivisible
  • Akira (female twin) from Astral Chain
  • Akira Nakata from "Panic Museum"
  • Alana McKendricks from Fighting Force
  • Alexandra Roivas from Eternal Darkness
  • Alice Liddell from American McGee's Alice
  • Alicia Claus from Bullet Witch
  • Aline Cedrac from Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
  • Alis "Alisa" Landale from Phantasy Star I
  • Angelina Bradshaw from Dark Arena
  • Anna from Dark Angel: Vampire Apocalypse
  • Anna Grimsdottir from Splinter Cell
  • Annet Myer from El Viento and Anett Futatabi
  • Anya Stroud, Myrrah Samantha Byrne, Sofia Hendrik and Kait Diaz from Gears of War (2006–present)
  • Aoi Yasaka from Demon Chaos
  • Ariel from Aretha
  • Asha from Monster World IV
  • Aska from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (SNES version)
  • Aurora from Child of Light
  • Aya Brea from Parasite Eve
  • Aya from OneeChanbara
  • Ayumi from X-Blades and Blades of Time
  • Ayumi Shinozaki, Sachiko Shinozaki, Naomi Nakashima, Satsuki Mizuhara and Ayame Itou from Corpse Party
  • Caeda, Celica, Lachesis, Mareeta, Sue, Lyn, Lilina, Eirika, Elincia, Micaiah, Anna, Lissa, Lucina, Sumia, Robin, Hinoka, Camilla and Edelgard from Fire Emblem series
  • Carmilla, Sypha Belnades, Maria Renard, Carrie Fernández, Shanoa, Charlotte Aulin, Stella Lecarde, Loretta Lecarde, Yoko and Celia Fortner from Castlevania series
  • Christine from Arkista's Ring
  • Coco Bandicoot, Nina Cortex, and Pasadena O'Possum from Crash Bandicoot series
  • Cornet Espoir from Marl Kingdom
  • Cortana from Halo
  • Cotton the Witch from Cotton
  • Dawn from Contrast
  • Dixie Kong and Tiny Kong from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble!, Donkey Kong 64 and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
  • Ellie from Monster Tale
  • Elspeth "Doc" Holliday from Blair Witch Volume I: Rustin Parr
  • Emily Hartwood from Alone in the Dark (1992 video game)
  • Farah from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
  • Filia Medici from Skullgirls
  • Fiona Belli from Demento
  • Fuji/Elena from Sword of Mana (Mystic Quest)
  • Fury from Darksiders III
  • Gabriella Saunders and Sara Hartwood from Alone in the Dark: Illumination
  • Giana from Giana Sisters DS and Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
  • Hat Kids from A Hat in Time
  • Hibana from Kunoichi
  • Hinako Shirai from Blue Reflection
  • Hiromi Tengenji from Burning Force
  • Ihadurca from Fūjin Ryōiki Erutsuvāyu
  • Isabel Greyhound, Maeve Falcon, Ornella, Eruina, Jezebeth and Biara from Heroes of Might and Magic V
  • Janis from Inuyasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel
  • Jen from Primal
  • Jennifer from Rule of Rose
  • Jennifer Simpson, Helen Maxwell, Alyssa Hale, and Alyssa Hamilton from Clock Tower
  • Jenosa Arma from Scurge: Hive
  • Jesse Faden from Control
  • Josephine "Jo" (Mai Tsurugino) from Kendo Rage (Makeruna!)
  • Juliet Starling from Lollipop Chainsaw
  • Juli Kidman from The Evil Within
  • Kate Walker from Syberia sub-series
  • Katjaa, Carley and Christa from The Walking Dead (video game)
  • Katy and Lammy from Um Jammer Lammy
  • Kawase Umihara from Umihara Kawase series
  • Kit Ballard from Blade Kitten
  • Konoko (Mai Hasegawa) from Oni
  • Kurenai from Red Ninja: Blood River Dance
  • Kya from Kya: Dark Lineage
  • Latis from Bloody Vampire
  • Layla from Layla
  • Leah from "DeadStorm Pirates"
  • Linda from Stretch Panic
  • Lisa Rogan and Kate Green from The House of the Dead
  • Luca from Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
  • Lucia (Pheromone Contra), Tasha, Sheena Etranzi/CX-2, Black Viper, Tsugu-Min/BR-W9, Krystal, Sayuri, Sally Inohara, Erica Ricci, and Ms. Harakiri from Contra series
  • Lucy from Whacked!
  • Madeleine Valois from The Royal Trap
  • Marina Liteyears from Mischief Makers
  • Marlone from Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg
  • Matsuri Kudo from Bleach: The 3rd Phantom
  • Max Caulfied, Rachel Amber and Chloe Price from Life Is Strange and the prequel Before the Storm
  • Mira from Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
  • Momohime from Muramasa: The Demon Blade
  • Mona De Lafitte from A Vampyre Story
  • Monica Flores and Rooney Simpson from NightCry
  • Ms. Pac-Man from Midway Manufacturing arcade games, Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness and Ms. Pac-Man: Quest for the Golden Maze
  • Nariko from Heavenly Sword
  • Natasha Volkova and Tanya from Command & Conquer: Red Alert series
  • Nicole Collard (in Broken Sword 2 in 5) from Broken Sword
  • Norah from Let's Go Jungle!: Lost on the Island of Spice
  • Popful Mail from Popful Mail: Magical Fantasy Adventure
  • Princess Ailish and Buki from Sudeki
  • Princess Allura and Laegrinna from Trapt and Deception IV: Blood Ties
  • Princess Kameo from Kameo: Elements of Power
  • Princess Rilule from Étoile Princesse
  • Princess Sia from Lady Sia
  • Princess Solange Blanchefleur de Lux from Code of Princess
  • Rachel Alucard, Noel Vermillion, Es Mitsurugi (Nobody), Platinum the Trinity, Bullet, Celica A. Mercury, Makoto Nanaya, Kokonoe, Mu-12 and Nu-13 from BlazBlue
  • Rianna Saren from Star Wars: Lethal Alliance
  • Roll, Roll.EXE (NetNavi of Mayl Sakurai), Roll Caskett, Alia, Iris, Ciel, Aile, Ashe, and Luna Plaz from Mega Man series
  • Rooney Simpson and Monica Flores from NightCry
  • Rustea "Rusty" Sprincul from Rusty
  • Sakura Shinguji and Erica Fontaine from Sakura Wars
  • Sarah Lyons from Fallout 3
  • Sayo-chan/Pocky from KiKi KaiKai
  • Sheena from Run Saber
  • Shelly "Bombshell" Harrison from Bombshell and Ion Fury (formerly Ion Maiden)
  • Shoko from Liberation Maiden
  • Skye from Darkened Skye
  • Tennôboshi Uzume from Hyperdimension Neptunia series
  • The Princess from Magical Pop'n
  • Tron Bonne from The Misadventures of Tron Bonne
  • Valkyrie from Valkyrie no Bōken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu and Valkyrie no Densetsu
  • Vanessa Z. Schneider from P.N.03
  • Velvet Crowe from Tales of Berseria
  • Yuko Asou from Valis
  • The "Princess" battler from Vanguard Princess
  • Uranus, Ellis and Sofia from Battle Arena Toshinden
  • A young girl and her own shadows in Shady Part of Me
  • Norah in Call of the Sea
  • Amicia de Rune in A Plague Tale: Innocence
  • Five survivors from "School Girl/Zombie Hunter"
  • A psychopath girl in "Yandere Simulator"
  • Laura Harris from "D (video game)"

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