10 Minutes of Trans and Nonbinary Cartoon Characters

[@scottmon3y380]

ON THE SUBJECT OF PERFUMA: The reason I included her was that her designer said they intended her as a trans woman while creating her. I decided to count this at the time of making the video, but clearly there are disagreements about it. If you don't see that as a valid reason for her inclusion in the video that's perfectly fine! But please. PLEASE. Read through the comments concerning her before mentioning it because there is a 90% chance someone has already commented exactly what you were about to say lol.

[@loofeht3697]

Oh

[@Purp1eM0nstaTMT]

@@darksouls-qv8jb what

[@darksouls-qv8jb]

Oh sorry that wasn't ment for you

[@angeloliver7613]

I just was about to ask that xD

[@darksouls-qv8jb]

I had two videos up

[@skittlesmcwumpkins1533]

I love the reaction to the One Piece character “You’re a man?? “I’m a woman at heart” “That mask is scary!” Just immediately brush pasts it lol

[@elpinchetti]

Lmao

[@EstebanW-zu8xb]

I mean when your surrounded by enemies and working with someone who could more than likey cut you into beef chunks you kinda don't question it

[@bleucha]

Also not the only one trans character we see in One piece Luffy meet a lot of them in prison

[@monkeydtony5848]

@@bleucha, the entirety of New Kama land is trans men and women

[@bestandprettiestgachatuber8593]

うぇちゅいおp、い、っl

[@dvffYT]

Aww I love how pullstring was included! Craig of the creek is a legit great show and I'm kind excited to go back to watching it

[@bruhsleepineed929]

Kinda sad there aren't anymore episodes after they're "war" :[[

[@lolz3037]

@@bruhsleepineed929 what war and what was the episode?

[@bruhsleepineed929]

@@lolz3037 season 3 episode 32 - 36 capture the flag part 1 to 5

[@libraeevee9467]

@@bruhsleepineed929 who knows Maybe the show’s on hiatus or Y’know the big gun that CN would pull after a finale in a certain episode

[@elgatoconbotas949]

@@libraeevee9467 i think i read that there is gonna be a 4 season i don't know when, sorry if i said something wrong, i speak spanish as first language

[@iota1175]

hibari is an especially interesting case. the anime was created in the '80s, but she's still about as canon as you can get. she's explicitly referred to as the japanese term for trans woman at the time (newhalf) in the show, and although there are various transphobic characters in the show (as is expected, cuz, '80s), the creator's self-insert character always genders her correctly. there's also a very cute scene where she meets another trans woman in a later episode

[@lethalinjection145]

5:54 Yu specifically uses the term “x-gender”, which is a more common term for non-binary in Japan. Just a fun fact

[@matariimau]

@@Limacinablues non! it's just the specific word for nonbinary in japan.

[@janeljett9527]

Wow, that's surprising. I also support the lgbtq as well

[@matariimau]

@@phantomas8103 it's ok bestie ur egg'll crack soon enough

[@janeljett9527]

@@phantomas8103 welp then ok

[@peeperscreeps]

@@phantomas8103 okay sure 🤔😨😨😨😨😨

[@axelrose8481]

i love how comfortable Tiger is in his masculinity, he isn’t afraid to wear a skirt because he knows he isn’t any less like of a man, it’s so awesome!

[@KALikeTheJuice]

It’s called indoctrination.. this is what you’re putting into the kids heads? Really?

[@Mossymoss69]

Heck yeah!

[@arsyndean]

I look up to him- I wish I was comfortable enough in myself to wear skirts and dresses again. But at the moment I’m not

[@Ima_Dead_Bat]

@@arsyndean real 💀

[@chadlikespasta3142]

For those wondering: from what i can tell, yes, this list is characters confirmed to be trans and enby. Not just characters assumed to be so, headcanoned to be so, or ones with debate around it. So you don't need to question if these are actual instances of representation, because they are :) 👍

[@the-nina-beans88]

@@lackules wait is purfuma trans? I thought she was cisgender the entire time

[@chadlikespasta3142]

@@lackules eh. Same thing. The intent was there, and for all intents and purposes i think everyone on the team sees her as trans anyway

[@emartin29]

@@lackules well, but a cis VA shouldn't mean the character is cis though? I mean, I understand she isn't fully confirmed as trans so that's why she can't be considered CANONLY trans technically. But the VA shouldn't have a meaning on that...

[@sthepcorms6747]

Perfurma is not a trans woman, if I'm not mistaken the creator herself said she didn't think of her that way, and didn't want to have the merit of having made a trans character without her intending to

[@campsplosion]

WAIT TIGER FROM MHA IS CONFIRMED TRANS??? that makes me so happy :((

[@robynnhoud]

Okay but literally all of the trans and enby characters are some of the most confident, charismatic, and most interesting characters in these shows and they’re all everything I strive to be. Edit: okay well maybe not literally chill guys lol

[@an8strengthkobold360]

Except Magne. Magne gets a tiny but of motive and depth then is immediately exploded.

[@twist_ending7545]

I want to BE Smokey Quartz so much

[@banan9432]

ofc all the fusions are they/them, not because they're nonbinary, but because they're literally multiple people

[@anisa7591]

@@an8strengthkobold360 I'm so sad about that

[@an8strengthkobold360]

@@anisa7591 ok but someone needed to die for overhaul and of all the characters it was probably best it was her. Twice and Toga become super interesting. Shigi is the main villain and spinner is a really important window into the setting. It was either her or compress.

[@randomgamer4048]

6:55 “I’m sure you’re all totally comfortable with this right?” *explosions intensify*

[@jozefienvoets2744]

I love how they didn’t even question the fact that Rachel was trans. They were just like “wow, cool! anyway, let’s get going”

[@scottmon3y380]

Cartoon reboots are serious business, don't you know?

[@dashysakusei4969]

That's as it should be. Trans people are normal people too and there's no point in questioning it.

[@DefiniteIyHuman]

6:35

[@balldropper3423]

@@dashysakusei4969 Don’t they keep whining about “we want our rights” and “let’s get little Timmy’s ding dong cut off”.

[@felislupus2]

@@scottmon3y380 based as hell

[@nanavuu]

i’m sorry, but the ending with the guy just face planting into the ground is perfectly cut

[@supergamegirl43d32]

10:27

[@laylathelpsqueen65]

@@supergamegirl43d32 KSKSKSKSJJS HELP-

[@carly_0516]

He went splat!!

[@pencil2680]

2:45 I can confirm as someone who uses he/they pronouns. You automatically get an umbrella, talk fancy, get one bird, and two stones.

[@SillyCreature_Fr]

😂

[@ConissurOfAesthetics]

Time for spontaneous combustion within the abdominal region

[@MonsterMeowz]

As someone else who also uses he/they pronouns, I can also confirm this as true

[@_ACVP_real]

Okay so not to sound rude but how does being he/they work? Are you like masc-nonbinary?

[@non_existant9112]

​@@_ACVP_real pronouns are just what someone prefers or is ok with being referred to as. For instance a cis woman could use she/they pronouns. It doesn't mean she's fem-nonbinary. It just means she's alright with either set of pronouns being used. Basically it's just what u would like or be okay with being referred to as when someone uses pronouns to describe you. This person that commented is probably masc-nonbinary based on how they're describing the character and themselves but who knows. Usually more masc people will use He and more fem people will use she when having multiple sets of pronouns they are ok with but that isn't always the case. Pronouns are just what u wanna be referred to as overall. Sometimes they strongly correlate with gender identity sometimes that correlation isn't as strong. I hope that made sense 😅

[@Nico-xs2uk]

Fun fact about Stevonie they are the first intersex character in animation Edit: to be honest I kinda just heard an interesting fact and have no real basis for this, though I can in fact prove that Stevonie is ✨ baby ✨

[@lilychu2453]

Or maybe not(?

[@kanorune]

@@lilychu2453 depending on your headcanons(? Edit:grammar

[@kanorune]

@@cristinamotta4471 yeah you're right, but i was talking about other characters that aren't intersex openly, but people theorize about it Sorry if it's too messy, English it's not my mother languaje

[@cristinamotta4471]

@@kanorune oooh! Yea yea sure, sorry about that lol

[@kanorune]

@@cristinamotta4471 don't worry lol

[@Araxijiro]

Double Trouble is always a win.

[@Yoma_all]

Also double trouble is very nice name

[@sillygoofyliquidgoober]

@@Yoma_all i instantly thought of that one quote going like “prepare for trouble- and make it double”

[@arinasky_1603]

Double trouble is an ✨icon✨

[@coyotix]

I love double trouble. They're such a great character, and the fandom seems to focus more on catra, adora, glimmer, bow, etc. There are a few compilations of them, but once again they're constantly being overshadowed. They're dramatic, funny, and super underrated. Give Double Trouble more appreciation!

[@starppo]

@@sillygoofyliquidgoober team rocket motto ajsjsksjfjidjdne

[@canny_linguist]

Turns out having trans representation in cartoons doesn't make kids trans, it makes them empathetic. Who would have thunk it? Also can I just say Rainbow Quartz is basically Harry Styles 😄

[@sierrafirerider]

RQ is just a better version of Harry Styles lmao

[@montee3766]

Yes it does? Maybe not every single one of them but it does make them inclined to check out the LGBTQ+ community on the internet which is kind of a cult where tolerance doesn't exist for those with opposing opinions and views which is a bad environment for an impressionable kid. Don't get me wrong I'm all for empathy being taught to children through cartoons but it doesn't have to make characters LGBTQ+ because of the fact that it's controversial. Also some of this stuff doesn't even make sense like what the hell is non-binary? At that point they aren't teaching kids anything.

[@embolia_cerebral9591]

I'm so glad that you included Hibari, she's one of the first trans women representations in anime, (although it was a comedy anime) and I hate when some weebs just call her a "trap". And I think that her creator may be a trans women too, because he said in an interview that he created her because she's what he wanted to be if he was born as a woman, It makes me so sad that now he only does commissions but I wish him the best. We need more characters like this ^-^

[@scottmon3y380]

Thanks for watching! I haven't seen Stop!! Hibari kun but it seems like a cute show. I might give it a watch sometime. Personally I'd refrain from making guesses at the creator's gender identity as it isn't our business (though I'm certain you meant no harm).

[@embolia_cerebral9591]

@@scottmon3y380 Stop!! Hibari-kun it's good and I think that the point of the anime is making fun of transphobic people, in the manga you can see more of Hibari being a trans and sorry for the guesses of the creator's gender, anyways great video !!

[@wug4zi_]

Why did you use he pronouns knowing she’s a transwoman?

[@PhysicallyAwake]

@@wug4zi_ the creator of the show uses he/him pronouns, OP was talking about the creator, not the character.

[@wug4zi_]

@@PhysicallyAwake oh really? Sorry i was confused at first

[@stone_eyed_maiden]

It's very interesting to me that Japan is doing so much to contribute to transgender and non-binary characters in media, which is kinda strange coming from a more conservative country. I love it.

[@plzleavemealone9660]

In Japan it's more about keeping everything private and not really about it being seen as a bad thing. Most people don't actually care but the lack of care for politics and peoples sexualities is also why the laws (Like gay marriage still not being allowed) don't change.

[@msk-qp6fn]

Societally the concept of trans and non binary people are probably more tolerant and accepting. But legality wise nothing has happened....yet.

[@fandomshuzzah1907]

historically androgynousness (or at least, men who looked like and could act like women) was often desirable, there's an interesting history of how Japanese gender roles changed defensively with contact with western powers who were all about men having to be "masculine" and saw feminity as weak and bad

[@christopherbennett5858]

@@msk-qp6fn It also helps that, in Japan, manga is seen more as a format of media with multiple genres and audiences unlike the US where comics are, for the most part, superhero and funny-pages affairs. There are also more characters in Japanese folklore that are more flippant with things like gender. I like it. Its very much "people like these exist, that's normal. Now, lets have them get in on the actual story."

[@mothiestman4995]

Ikr? It's kinda hypocritical though, just a bit. We're not nearly as accepted over there when we're real people.

[@justreallyshort7098]

4:00 Garnet’s sheer excitement is so adorable AAAAAA

[@tetraploid5000]

garnet microwave noises

[@chrisdiaz1818]

3:59

[@coffeeduck1130]

I love how fun rainbow quartz 2.0 is and I absolutely love them because their character is really nice plus, I like their design and they are amazing! Also love the voice acting of them.

[@TheCoolestCookie]

Do you know what episode their in?

[@mattfromwiisports2797]

@@TheCoolestCookie The last episode of Steven Universe, actually!

[@TheCoolestCookie]

@@mattfromwiisports2797 oh ok. thank you!

[@AugustIsASillyGuy]

He's my favorite character in this video. They have such a nice vibe. I WANT HIS VIBE

[@qiwunu]

Its kind of sad that the majority of these are western cartoons, i rarely see representation in eastern media. But I am glad it exists still.

[@beelieboo]

true, eastern media doesnt have much but it still exists at least

[@NL-X]

Because for eastern people inclusion is not a thing. If you watch Dragon Ball, you will notice that there were gays years before they were included in the west. They care about the story and the character development, and showing to everyone that a character is (whatever it is) is not relevant. It will not affect the story if you know that... Westerns in the other hand need to show everybody which sexual preference their characters have... Take Dumbledore as an example. It was irrelevant if he was gay... it was said after the books, because it doesn't matter. That's the main difference of why things are so bad nowadays... they are SO focused on making everything inclusive that they don't care if the story is bad.

[@qiwunu]

@@NL-X yeah but the reason why people are inclusive in the first place isnt just to be inclusive, theres a lot more to it. Inclusiveness exists (or did exist) for people to be comfortable with how they look or feel, and sometimes stories do base around this.

[@qiwunu]

@@beelieboo yeah, ive really only seen sexuality wised representation, not much trans or nonbinary (big emphasis on non binary)

[@NL-X]

​@@qiwunu No, I know. I was just telling why you barely see eastern things being like that. Is because is not a problem to them. They simply don't care about that, and I personally respect that.

[@raidenava7855]

As a closeted transgirl, this made me really happy.. I'm glad I found this on my recommended.💝

[@polishalastor142]

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 👍🏻 🙂

[@darthlazurus4382]

Hope you are able tae leave that closet with an applause soon.

[@BreezyJoy]

Hope you can get to live and express as your true self in the future, i'm rooting for you ♡

[@luroust7297]

I hope that you can have a safe, fun and loving pride month! I hope that you find a group of friends that you can trust. Truly, with all my heart, i hope that you find a safe place to live your life!

[@justusP9101]

Hope you get to your senses!

[@weeaboobaby]

I’m amazed at how well Japanese creators write trans characters in anime. All the transgender characters I’ve seen in Japanese works are beautifully written, with stories that make them wonderful, well-rounded characters and are given integrity as the human beings they are. Not to say that there isn’t bad trans representation in Japanese media, all I’m saying is I have yet to see trans characters in anime and manga that aren’t written in a poor manner 😅 It makes me happy to see a lot of good trans rep in my favorite anime!

[@aknightwithme]

are you sure there even trans ?

[@thealmightybipper3381]

I love the fact that even though Tiger is a transman (I hope I'm saying that right), he totally rocks that kitty outfit while still being manly!

[@andreadepaz130]

Grell was my favourite character in black Butler, I mean,, all about her is perfect, I also love all the dismorphya presented in blue period with the character of Yuka-chan, I really felt her words

[@randomgrmlin]

@@andreadepaz130 Aaah I love Yuka!

[@andreadepaz130]

@@randomgrmlin we* 😩

[@alexd8092]

may I add to this? there is a manga called "Love me for who i am" that focuses on a nonbinary, assigned male at birth main character who starts working at a cross dressing maid café. They fall in love with and start dating a guy who works at the cafe which is run by his trans sister and struggles to define his own sexuality. there are three other workers at the cafe; a straight ally who loves cosplay, a cheerful student who talks about his boyfriend non stop and loves to give romantic advice, and the one who appears to be their leader, a waiter who secretly wishes to transition to being a woman but hides behind her identity as a cross dresser. there is also a lesbian struggling to accept herself. its a lovely and fun story that came out only a few years ago, with adorable art and covers, and as a trans and nonbinary person myself it does an amazing job at representing lgbtq people. i would definitely recommend it

[@scottmon3y380]

Interesting, I hadn't heard of it before. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@polishalastor142]

I know this manga Id was readed on site before this series was licensed

[@humanbeeing4780]

The guy he’s dating is gay. If you’re dating somebody with the same chromosomes, you are homosexual.

[@purplecake-iy3tn]

I love that manga!!

[@turqussy]

I need to read this

[@fishycracker5246]

I genuinely love the fact that shows nowadays include more nonbinary/trans characters! Also merkid’s design is so cute

[@mrbusinesss1]

@tj L

[@MarchieHare]

@tj Then how do nonbinary ppl exist??

[@freakda96]

As some people has noted, both trans characters from My Hero Academia fight each other. It's interesting to note that Magne killed a lot of people, and it was kinda referred that she did because they didn't let her and her best friend to "be free". So basically, rejection from society is what made her turn to villainy. On the other side, Tiger always had the kindness of his Friends and teamates, he transitioned in peace with the support of his loved ones and followed a righteous path. Maybe I'm reading too hard into the subtext, but I think, by making them fight each other, the creator shows the difference in their nurture, Two sides of the same coin. My Hero Academia usually shows the villians as victims of the society rejection, Magne is no different. She might have been different if society accepted her from the beggining. Instead, she clung to the only people that treated her well, equally abandoned, rejected and misguided people that were already on a very twisted path.

[@notationmusical]

Horikoshi likes to use a lot of parallels in his stories.

[@BigFanOfCocks]

The story of My Hero Academia in a nutshell is basically no matter what you’ve been through, it’s your choice on what path to go on.

[@dakotamadeleinel.1973]

magne also doesn't pass and can't transition, while tiger is fully transitioned and passes, this seems to say a lot about where villains fall in this world vs heroes

[@plzleavemealone9660]

I think it shows how upbringing and social status can drastically make a trans person's life different from that of another. It is shown that Tiger had enough wealth to afford going overseas to get surgery while Magne was struggling to make money. (I think Magnes lips indicate that she got cheap plastic surgery) I think it's interesting since you see both extremes all the time. There are wealthy trans people with a loving family that don't really suffer from discrimination and there are trans people in poor neighborhoods that were rejected by their families and are being killed left and right and who also are more likely to join criminal activity. To add to that trans men often don't need to change their face too much since there are many men with soft facial features, something that can't be said for trans woman. This makes a trans woman's transition harder. And in the show it is taken to the extreme by giving Tiger a quirk that can change his body to show the difference between trans woman and men as well.

[@dakotamadeleinel.1973]

@@plzleavemealone9660 i'm not sure magne's lips mean anything, to me it seems she can't even afford estrogen which is the bare minimum its obvious she can't afford to transition or look feminine

[@Kardel_VA]

I love how normalized anime makes it/talks about a transitions issues maturely. Really heart warming.

[@VioletFeatherWind]

1:30 the way she said "They prefer they/them pronouns" was super cute!🥰

[@0räc1e.....1st]

They*

[@Funnynick]

@@0räc1e.....1stblud the puppet isn’t actually the one speaking

[@finndarling]

@@Funnynick wiki says pullstring is the human ( who uses they them ) and ask-a-gator is the plush who they speak through . havent watched this episode though . so op actually should have put they instead of she

[@nickythehickey]

@@Funnynickpullstring is the person, they just talk in third person

[@Slvgg1gh_B3HAv1Or]

When I was a kid I used to be so confused about stevonie's gender but now I finally found the answer

[@natusa4718]

Lol same

[@ironeeveeon]

I watched the show recently, when I got to that episode I was like... so wait what pronouns? Then I Googled it, and found out that Stevonnie is a fellow enby.

[@robynnhoud]

The answer is “no” lol

[@b4d787]

Same

[@robynnhoud]

@@ironeeveeon they’re actually canonically both non-binary and intersex! The more you know!

[@jacksonjones2947]

Honestly I had no idea perfume was trans, but now that I know I’m glad there is ANOTHER character of LGBTQ+ representation in shera

[@AllyGatorAnimator]

Yeah, her character designer confirmed it, it just wasn't stated in-show (that makes sense though, as nobody in-universe would ever feel the need to bring it up. A little indication would have been nice, but then again something I love about She-Ra is that LGBTQ+ elements exist and aren't made into a huge deal, showing that it's totally normal).

[@taekirk344]

@@AllyGatorAnimator wait huh

[@taekirk344]

@@AllyGatorAnimator because i did not even that she was trans wheres the cannon info

[@fallenhylian5964]

If im not wrong all Shera characters are lgbtq

[@jacksonjones2947]

@@fallenhylian5964 except for glimmers parents

[@AriLolzz]

6:45 I love that they accept it right away It's good for kids shows to show that it's normal to be trans :) (At least i think it's a kids show lol)

[@basicallyperidot5299]

I also love how they didn't change her voice. I thought that was a good choice.

[@Ithinkimtierd]

I watched this when I was 5 and I thought it was just a new character and my aunt (she’s 22) and trans so when I was a kid they would watch this show and call her Rachel lolll 6:39

[@enmutamioirlsrs6070]

pullstring is the reason why i came out to my parents they made me feel a sense of ''its ok to be nonbinary even though some may not like you just be you" they have been a comfort character ever since (no my parents dont support me sadly)

[@scottmon3y380]

Sorry your parents don't support you, I hope you have or will someday have a system of people who understand you. You're fine just as you are.

[@0rangeeige199]

your parents are doing you a favor just saying

[@the_sky_is_blue_and_so_am_I]

@@0rangeeige199 They need the support, if you can't respect them, leave. They are valid and you are out of line.

[@the_sky_is_blue_and_so_am_I]

Family by mother mother is a good song for found family.

[@0rangeeige199]

@@the_sky_is_blue_and_so_am_I uhm k i was just saying my opinion how invalidating and rude...............................

[@asadmcrfannamedmax9609]

I aspire to have the same level of masculinity and femininity as stevonnie

[@mttex2628]

i remember when everybody debated about stevonnies gender

[@thecluckster3908]

perfectly balanced as all things should be

[@call_Arapy]

Agreed

[@nash6568]

6:35 I really liked this scene for some reason. It felt really heartwarming

[@jacklynbrown1768]

Made me realize I was a full on trans woman, she's an icon!

[@nash6568]

@@jacklynbrown1768 Super 😊 Also to clarify the some reason part I never saw the show so I’m just liking only that scene because it’s all I saw

[@halguy5745]

cool but now we need some buff, jock, villain and/or mischievous enbys who are confident in their identity and dont take shit from transphobes and anybody else

[@vanny854]

a mischievous enby i can think of is envy, they're an asshole and pretty evil and i adore them

[@ladykatie8204]

Double trouble is the DEFINITION of mischievous

[@prestonthebeston1735]

Lake from infinity train is just what you’re looking for. (Although they’re not a villain and not canonically enby, although they were supposed to be according to the creator.)

[@EstebanW-zu8xb]

Well we already have double trouble as the mischievous enby so now all we need is the jock

[@sorentothesky]

working on it 🤩

[@thedistinguished5255]

Love trans women. Love trans men. And most importantly, love ALL nonbinary genders!

[@ayamothy4628]

Love people like you 😁

[@Miuu_i]

You probably don't understand but you shouldn't love non-binary more you should love all of them the same!

[@itzyaboi4297]

@@Miuu_i you should love all people the same.

[@weirdoscreation]

He means he gets hard when he sees such people (or gets wet if female), chill yall

[@thedistinguished5255]

@@weirdoscreation what happened? Did someone already delete their bullshit reply before i could see it?

[@mooonblooom]

hearing that kid wave the little crocodile while saying "they prefer they/them pronouns" is just SO CUTE im gonna cry ive been wanting to watch craig of the creek but i keep forgetting to 😭 the character designs are AMAZING though

[@kitkatdoesstuff747]

ExCUSE ME THEY’RE AN ASTRAGATOR

[@meow3276_]

THEM EXPLICITLY SAYING PULLSTRING USES THEY/THEM MAKES ME SO HAPPY

[@scottmon3y380]

Yeah I was surprised to hear them say it so bluntly. It's great progress.

[@humanbeeing4780]

@@scottmon3y380 Progress from what to what? From sanity to complete delusion?

[@jazz8500]

@@humanbeeing4780 u thought u ate ☠️

[@intergalactic4722]

@@humanbeeing4780 imagine thinking that ur funny lol

[@marinavieira4600]

@@humanbeeing4780 Oh wow, you're so funny. you got the whole comment section laughing😐😐😐

[@kerosotic]

7:55

[@thecluckster3908]

Oh my goodness didn’t notice that

[@Happywaffle1010]

im so glad to see biologically male non-binary characters. i always feel like i’m not enby enough because i don’t have those slight feminine traits

[@SageH-xl8iu]

I'm afab non-binary, and I can kind of relate. I don't pass as androgynous to anyone over the age of 10 or so. It sucks to not be validated as who you really are by society. But I want to recognize you as the beautiful enby you are, no matter what you look like on the outside. ❤️

[@egg_bun_]

Who was it? Unless you meant Double Trouble.

[@Wind_Cursed]

Dude, I get that as someone who is questioning their gender identity. I wondered if I was nonbinary, but I feel as though I'm too close to my biological sex to come out as non-binary AND after going by my biological gender pronouns my whole life I don't think I'd ever truly be comfortable with going by they/them pronouns, but I'm also not like others of my biological gender, either. Right now I'm wondering if I'm genderfluid since my mannerisms do seem to change between male and female often (don't ask about clothing, I have a very specific taste and that taste is baggy, loose, and stretchy) and, if I'm understanding my research right, some genderfluid individuals might still go by their assigned pronouns at birth. I really don't know. All I know is that I just don't feel comfortable being shoved with others of my biological sex when I don't feel like them, don't want to be like them, and don't feel comfortable around them but I really don't know. Maybe I'm just overthinking everything. All I know is that I'm definitely not normal but that may just be my neurodivergence (I don't believe I show enough signs to be professionally diagnosed with ADHD or autism, but nearly everyone I know has asked me if I'm on the autism spectrum OR if I have ADHD and my mom tells me I am neurodivergent but I don't know that much about myself)

[@Myow_sotis]

Still can't get over how cool Tiger is, 10/10 absolute transition goal for me! I love him.

[@azurerandomness]

Raine is actually the first nonbinary character I could actually appreciate the rep of

[@twist_ending7545]

Because they aren't an an alien?

[@nevergonnagiveyouup1180]

@@twist_ending7545 No they aren’t. Raine is an elf i think

[@vanillasundaes]

@@nevergonnagiveyouup1180 I'm pretty sure they're a witch

[@matthewjasmines]

@@nevergonnagiveyouup1180 Raine is a witch actually

[@nevergonnagiveyouup1180]

Oh thanks for correcting me

[@jacklynbrown1768]

Love the fact Rachel could be a character that shows that people should just not care how they identify and rather focus on the personality of someone, plus Joe Murray is such an LGBT ally, he has always done this since the og show, he made an episode called "closet clown", like seriously he's such and amazing animator and voice actor! ( 6:28 for the cute moment)

[@mergimergimergi]

CRAIG OF tTHE CREEK ARE SO OPEN ABOUT NONBINARY REP JUST OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH THATS WHAT I NEEDED!

[@mergimergimergi]

I NEED TO KEEP WATCHING THIS SHOW BUT SCHOOL,,,,,

[@TH1515FAK3]

They even had a character who told Craig that Pullstring uses they/them.

[@humanbeeing4780]

If you have a Y chromosome, you are and will always be male. If you lack Y chromosomes, you are and will always be female. “Nonbinary” is not a thing.

[@terpsidance.]

SU and Shera doing the heavy lifting in the West. Thanks for this handy list!

[@literaltrash5189]

Mmmm I feel that’s a little unfair to say when we have shows like, adventure time, craig of the creek, the owl house etc.

[@erinhollow773]

Don't forget Craig of the Creek!

[@twistedpurple8650]

mmmmm yea some of the worst representation ever seen when it comes to the west "oh boy ain't that ironic"

[@CARTO0NISHREAL]

I love how 40% of the characters are from Steven Universe

[@mrbusinesss1]

Probably cause (almost) all fusions with Steven are a boy fused with a girl / feminine presenting person, so it makes sense why there’s so many lol

[@twistedpurple8650]

that's not a good thing :/

[@CARTO0NISHREAL]

@@twistedpurple8650 *it's called sarcasm, Last Place Color.*

[@twistedpurple8650]

@@CARTO0NISHREAL feels like you're backpeddling

[@CARTO0NISHREAL]

S u r e. I'm not about to fight over blatant sarcasm on the internet.

[@katt-kek]

CAN WE JUST LOVE RAINE AND STEVONNIE?? THEY’RE SO ADORABLE all nb/ trans idols will be forever :0

[@mttex2628]

Stevonnie is is cool but also sounds like fanfiction cuz connie is human and steven has a gem

[@pineapplesdonotbelongonpizza]

American Cartoon Network said “FINE ILL DO IT BY MYSELF”

[@Entei-pp1md]

I wish they would put more special-needs people in cartoons

[@scottmon3y380]

Me too

[@Puffinlia]

@chronic organ failure gaming I mean a lot of the shows shown here are absolutely beautifully written and the diversity makes the show even better! :P

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

Gender diversity is a lot easier to write. When a character is disabled, you suddenly have to write around their disability. I wish they would make more of an effort, though.

[@Rosey0928]

For real

[@akurohanaca]

the cut in the end XD But yeah, we still need more characters like these also, I think Envy from FMA should be in this list

[@literaltrash5189]

Is envy trans though? I know he uses he/him pronouns

[@keepingates]

i approve!!! envy is great, they are a full on icon

[@lolymop333]

Before I knew I was nonbinary, I envied Envy and didn't understand why. I get it now.

[@lolymop333]

@@literaltrash5189 pronouns =/= gender

[@biancadifrancesco590]

@@literaltrash5189 in the manga they have confirmed they/them pronouns! unfortunately they were changed to he/him in the anime

[@Jkdabomb10A]

I needed this. Thanks.

[@scottmon3y380]

Thanks for watching! Glad it could be of use to you

[@humanbeeing4780]

Youre still male or female

[@daniellejones9712]

Okay, I'm sorry, but is NO ONE gonna talk about the fact that the kid literally said " This is Pullstring! They prefer they/them pronouns. "? Like, this is INSANE ( in a good way ) and sending me into OUTER-MOTHERDUCKING-SPACE! Yeah, there have been characters that use they/them in cartoons and that's great progress, but its never outright _stated_ like that! It just happens, it's subtle, it's never called attention to, it feels a little bit like they're trying to not let the parents hear it, but THIS is a crazy amount of progress that NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT and that WILL NOT STAND!

[@oldchannelawhellnah]

I wonder how did the other countries translate that sentence. For example, in Spanish there's no nonbinary pronouns, almost every word is gendered. Some people have suggested "Elle" as a neutral pronoun but most people hate it _(including me, since it breaks the language's rules)_ so how could they translate it?

[@EEEEEEE36364]

@@oldchannelawhellnah Exactly! In various languages there’s no neutral pronouns, so I was wondering how they would’ve translated that.

[@Cawffee7]

there was this kids shown on netflix i forgot the name of, ghost town? maybe? but it was abt a group of young kids who go to different places in their town to go ghost hunting, and one of the members was non binary and said so in the first episode (i think it was the first?)

[@justanatheist1583]

I feel weird because my name is José Angel and their name is Angel José, so i was like who? me ?

[@fabledgalaxies1952]

OH SEEING CRONA HERE MAKES ME HAPPY THEY’RE MY FAVORITE EXAMPLE!

[@Ruby2P]

The fact that the kid said that their stuffed animal prefers they/pronouns is adorable!

[@MoonyToons_4422]

8:41 but has anyone noticed the lesbian flag on her dress (""He"" "died", and became she when she was "reborn", beautiful metaphor of a transition that makes people like reborn because they feel more themselves) 8:51 has anyone noticed the trans palette on his jacket ?? AND THE FINGER GUNS THOUGH.

[@AdaminTranzit]

It's not a lesbian flag but ok unless it's the one made by racists I believe? But still

[@damien678]

I like the metaphor too, but now I'm laughing because I feel like an undead creature because I'm in the agonising middle of my own

[@Disheartthorn]

Is it the one with the Red hair or the one with the Jacket?

[@MoonyToons_4422]

@@Disheartthorn the jacket of course

[@GwensFlixs]

Seeing Yu’s struggles in the video, (I have never watched Stars Align) I can say I match them. I’m so confused about everything and don’t know what I truly want.

[@scottmon3y380]

It's okay to be confused, many people are at some point or another. Don't feel pressured to figure everything out right away, not knowing doesn't mean there's something wrong with you. Just take it a day at a time and you'll find your way eventually, no matter what that means for you specifically.

[@Flame_6711]

4:56 Very familiar voice -Webby Vanderquack -Ducktales -Dr. Fox -Unikitty -Sadie -Steven universe -Terri -Amphibia -And more

[@The_Mighty_Mittens]

Ohhhh it’s terri

[@grayissupertired5970]

3:51 I’m just watching garnet be a total simp for Smokey Quartz and it’s so funny.

[@alexbautista6914]

"still the world always wants a desicion one way or another, being unsure makes issues" When I tell you I fucking cried with this one, yu said it all right.

[@imahumanlarva3248]

1:27 OH MY GOD THAT WAS THE CUTEST THING I'VE SEEN ALL DAY 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@reganregan2760]

Fr

[@leeuwenhartt]

8:59 the trans colours

[@TheQuinnofElegance]

0:57 The way Craig was offended gets me every time

[@sage3979]

3:46 Pearl’s reaction made me laugh so hard like Oh my god

[@tetraploid5000]

SHE MUMBLES IN HER NEXT REACTION LOL WHAT IS THAT NOISE 3:59

[@frankmiranda09]

"OH WHAAAAAAT"

[@ratticusmaximus3710]

​@@tetraploid5000WHY IS SHE BEATBOXING

[@buchelaruzit]

0:54 this is so funny 😭😭 wtf I'm gonna have to watch this show

[@thedistinguished5255]

Its decent👍fun "kids messing around" series sorta like ed edd n eddy but without the grossout. Recommend!

[@lolymop333]

You have the same snake in your profile pic that one of my best friends who happens to be a transman had for a long time.

[@Lyla1987]

Yeah I love that show I watch it all the time XD

[@wallfishz]

Yes, it's super cool

[@thedistinguished5255]

Thanks for all the likes, i just started rewatching the show with my mom and there is def some grossout but it should fade out later in the series if i remember correctly

[@ccalamitycc7194]

I feel that she/they fits for sunstone. She’s a Fushion of 2 Female gems and 1 Male gem, so She/They works for Them Perfectly.

[@AshburnClips]

I'm nonbinery and this makes me so happy to see people like me and trans people who deserve representatived

[@polishalastor142]

🏳️‍🌈👍

[@humanbeeing4780]

Only X chromosomes you’re female, any amount of Y chromosomes, you’re male.

[@intergalactic4722]

@@humanbeeing4780 what about intersex people with 3 chromosomes ? not trying to be rude (even though I know this comment is meant to be transphobic) but there's people with , for example , XYY chromosomes which generally makes them intersex

[@iheartdaftpunk]

Yess! SU is literally all about the LGBTQA+ stuff

[@mttex2628]

Yes, steven universe, where gay space rocks love eachother

[@mttex2628]

pearl is 100% gay

[@KrispDreamer]

The "I" what about meeeeee

[@iheartdaftpunk]

@@KrispDreamer crap typo 😭 does the + at least make up for it? :

[@chloskyskies4399]

9:04 He’s wearing a trans flag

[@shelbyg.8867]

So a quick story time: I recently met the English voice actor for Yu from Stars Align (Brandon McInnis) at a convention, and as I non-binary person, when I went up to his booth, I told him how much their coming out scene meant to me and thanked him for voicing the character. He then told me that when the studio first started dubbing the show, since there isn’t a manga and episodes are dubbed as they come out in Japan, the directors thought Yu was just gay, so they cast them as Brandon (because Brandon is very openly gay), but then when the episode about Yu coming out was released, he and the directors had an “Oh crap” moment because they realized Yu was experiencing gender dysphoria. And so, Brandon contacted the four non-binary people he knew and asked them to tell him everything they knew to help him get more in character. And if that wasn’t enough, during his Q & A panel, when he spoke about me, *he used my pronouns* and I didn’t even say anything or ask! TL;DR - Brandon McInnis is a beautiful human being

[@scottmon3y380]

That's really cool.

[@polishalastor142]

Yu from Stars Aligh has gender dysphoria ?

[@MoonyToons_4422]

"I am a woman at heart." God I have no idea who is this character but this sentence- it hits hard I didn't know about bnha having trans characters but this is a good reason to come back to the anime ;") (Why don't I see Haku and Deidara from Naruto ? Actually a lot of anime characters suit to the description of "gender non conforming") Also I want to watch Steven universe now Also I didn't know about the existence of Stars align and the wandering son but now I will throw a look on this ! The story and the style seem so beautiful ;)

[@scottmon3y380]

Hi, I'm glad you liked the video! Reasons for various characters include me not knowing of their existence or them not being confirmed trans and/or nonbinary either by creators or the media itself. Have fun watching these shows!!!

[@stevenuniverse2252]

Im definitely not biased. you should watch steven universe

[@AdaminTranzit]

Deidara was a male idiot, but yes haku maybe was trans we didn't get a confirmation. All confirmation is that orochimaru is nonbinary and Naruto and sasuke were supposed to be gay before

[@CloudeeSkiess]

MHA has more representation than I expected! It has a trans man, a trans woman and a bisexual/pansexual character! It's sad that two of them are villains but when you see the society in mha you get why they would become villains. There's also sentient quirks, one's Pino (from the movie) who uses She/Her despite being a guy's quirk and another is Dark Shadow who uses It/It's (I know sentient quirks aren't technically people in the show but they are to me) also I love how topics like racism/ableism are represented through quirks in the show. For example heteromorphs or mutants are seen as non-human or villainous, so are blood quirks and brainwashing quirks, you see how this discrimination can turn someone to villainy, even the main character was born quirkless which is technically a disability in MHA. there's also actual disabled characters (amputees, a selective mute character and a character with a split personality disorder)

[@demdem7946]

thank you for this it makes me feel a lot better

[@TheDemonAscended]

I love Rainbow 2.0. I'm a trans guy and I use He/They pronouns, I just feel He and They suit me better than just He

[@polishalastor142]

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 👍

[@AdaminTranzit]

Pronounce have no gender

[@zachtheowlhousefanhall973]

There's one trans cartoon character I can think of that should been on this video:Sallie May(Millie's sister) from Helluva Boss!

[@humanbeeing4780]

I don’t think a web show made by one 19 year old in her basement with like 2 million vies counts as a “cartoon”.

[@AdaminTranzit]

@@humanbeeing4780 whats wrong with you

[@damien678]

@@humanbeeing4780 but... it is? a cartoon? just more indie

[@soggyeggos5093]

Yes I love Sallie Mae

[@kattshops]

@@humanbeeing4780 it's actually made by a team of animators, voice actors, editors, etc. And the first episode has over 40 million views.

[@palomarivera5475]

I don't watch Craig but his offended gasp was so funny lol edit: watched some with my little sis, I'm happy cartoon network still has wholesome chill shows! The main three are adorable and funny af

[@meme-ih1wb]

bruh right

[@Hurrhurrrrnaurrrr2]

*æugh*

[@VISCERALL]

IVE ONLY EVER SEEN PICTURES OF DOUBLE TROUBLE AND I WAS NOT READY FOR THEIR VOICE I LOVE THEM SM ALREADY

[@BreadCrumbs203]

For the longest time, I thought Stevonnie was a girl. But then the episode Jungle Moon came out and I said to myself: *Wait a damn minute*

[@MarchingGrrl]

I was there when Jungle Moon came out. I saw the backlash happen first hand. From all the usual suspects, but also from trans women who got “secondhand dysphoria” from seeing Stevonnie shave. From all the people who aesthetically prefer their non-binary rep to be “woman-lite.” As a masc-leaning enby, it was super noticeable. I saw the same thing happen to a real person. A gender fluid comic artist who would get straight-up harassed by their followers when they were going through masc days.

[@damien678]

@@MarchingGrrl so many lgbtq+ online spaces are basically just for fems. gods help you if you're butch, an amab enby, not 'feminine enough' of a trans woman, get on testosterone, or are a trans man (especially if you're one who performs femininity even when it's dysphoric in order to be tolerated in communities that feel like the only places that are trans-safe). it's a whole mess

[@erhhhh27]

0:12 They are so precious omfg

[@samiam2003]

fr

[@nerdydragon4280]

wow many of these characters I didnt know were considered trans or nonbinary. Thank you for sharing that info because makes me love these shows more for being awesome at showing representation for everyone.

[@octabodemes]

One thing i liked about both of the representations Horikoshi placed in My hero academia was that you can also kinda see the difference in how wealthier people are able to transition easily while villains aka lower class like Magne and her friend still face problems and are judged. It doesnt have to be their whole character for it to make an impact and i love to see that from japanese artists

[@Cherry-ob7hx]

Yep! Mangle actually become a villain because all the discrimination and misstreat she pass, she start transtitioned when she become a villain for the other hand Tiger had friends and more support so he transioned more calmly, there's some contrast in this characters

[@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose]

Horikoshi really nailed it with the two of them. Magne can be seen as someone who is "pretransition", even though other people use her correct pronouns. She is still presenting as male and is socially integrated as male. However, she isn't mocked or belittled for this. She is still a woman. Her whole villain arc is canonically rooted to the discrimination she faced and how she felt othered and isolated by people in society. Coming from a poorer background, as well, made it harder for her to transition. Her devotion to the League is based on the fact that they don't treat her as different. She is a woman in their eyes, and they respect and accept her. Tiger, on the other hand, was given the resources and support during the entirety of his transition. He had a team who loved him for him, and were able to support him. Society welcomed him (or so it seemed) as he transitioned. Tiger as a character is also allowed to embrace his femininity, as seen with his uniform and behaviors. Horikoshi is just fantastic at depicting trans realities and I adore it so much.

[@vincent7556]

smokey quartz was the most gender enby character ive seen growing up, im not saying they stole my gender, but i also a saying they did.

[@thehypnosisworld]

7:08 Crona is my little social anxiety filled baby and we love them

[@nothinpurrsonal]

I’ve never watched Stars Align but the fact that Yu Asuka looks like my ideal self amazes me

[@bruhsleepineed929]

Are there any genderfluid characters? If so can you do that next pls :DD Will be much appreciated :'DD

[@scottmon3y380]

If I'm not mistaken BMO from Adventure Time was confirmed genderfluid by creators? I forgot he existed so I didn't add him oops.

[@AshCinis]

I'm not sure if they're genderfluid or another type of non-binary, but I've heard Najime from Komi Can't Communicate is genderfluid.

[@TASKLESS]

I’d also be IN LOVE with genderfluid representation

[@isobel9195]

@@scottmon3y380 I think Bugs Bunny is now confirmed as genderfluid

[@jonarbuckle4200]

@@isobel9195 Really? I thought he was just a cross dresser? I feel like i'm using that word wrong

[@onekitkat9541]

I am so glad you included Yu from Stars Align! Living in Japan and being gender-queer is difficult and watching Stars Align’s representation through Yu helped me! I’m glad they were included for once!

[@Zephirite.]

Kazi-the shy elven sign language interpreter from “The Dragon Prince”-is also non-binary. Their pronouns are confirmed in Twitter posts and books outside the show, though.

[@Zephirite.]

Section Commander Hange Zoe from “Attack on Titan” is androgynous in the manga. Their gender’s ambiguous, but they’re designed more feminine in the anime.

[@HogRider07851]

this is the fruity Marry Poppins 2:39

[@SillyCreature_Fr]

😂

[@qtips069]

YES😭

[@OmoridotBoy00]

fun fact: Stevonnie is actually intersex! :D

[@rosieg6989]

Their are actually both. They are non-binary and intersex. The comics and Dove commercial confirms this.

[@OmoridotBoy00]

@@rosieg6989 oh, thanks! i didn't know that, lol

[@humanbeeing4780]

She appears to be female. Intersex is divided into male and female categories. Only X chromosomes = female , any amount of Y chromosomes = male

[@loverofteaandspice]

I couldn't help but think of the Dragon Prince while watching. They have a nonbinary finguistics expert named Kazi (I love them so much).

[@theautismrizzler]

Yes!!! I hope we see more of them in later seasons (whenever that happens…)

[@loverofteaandspice]

@@theautismrizzler Definitely! Kazi is already a fan favourite, so they will surely return (I think Netflix bought the rights for 7 seasons or so? So plenty of time)

[@theautismrizzler]

@@loverofteaandspice Yeah, I did see that but it’s just been ages since the last season lmao

[@funtimeLJ6789]

@@theautismrizzler The pandemic probably complicated things alot for the production of the show. That's probably why it's taking so long, but I don't know. Just speculation.

[@humanbeeing4780]

You mean the female?

[@toads5217]

“Oh, a lesbian! That’s not really me.” “Seriously?” “For real! Because inside… I’m a boy!” Me too, bro… me too! ’m crying over this, omfg….

[@shimakesstuff7849]

Yu is so cool! I knew most of the others but not them and I love their character design sm. The arts type for that show looks rlly cool

[@erinmarin4703]

I have to admit as a person with a sibling who is able to sit down and watch all 1k episodes of One Piece at 8:29 had me for days for more love and desire to sit down and watch it

[@Goodbyegirlshavefun-q5c]

Im a nonbinary lesbian so knowing that Disney and other big companies are putting in nonbinary and bi characters makes me feel included, especially since my own family doesn't think I know what I want. I find solace in these kind of characters. Thanks for listening. ❤

[@Name_and_Address_Withheld]

I hope they put in some Flat Earthers next, everyone should feel included right?

[@melissakimbrell447]

“Don’t bother putting your socks back on, cause I’m about to knock ‘em off again” *pulls up sock*

[@muffy2663]

Thank you for putting the correct pronouns in the corner of the video, i don't watch some of these shows so it's nice to know what a lot of these characters identify as

[@rosemilk6769]

i think a part of steven universe i appreciate is that the gender never matters tbh, everyone's just like yeah welcome to the world we're gonna respect your pronouns now. like when smokey quartz comes along it's just like woah! steven can fuse with gems! they're so cool! you're one of garnets children from here on out ight

[@mergimergimergi]

I DIDNT KNOW SMOKEY QUARTS IS NONBINARY???????????? WHY I LEARN IT ONLY NOW

[@yikes6929]

EXACTLY MY REACTION??????

[@chadlikespasta3142]

Well yeah i mean. Stevens masc, amethysts fem, so a fusion between the two wouldn't really be either (or both?)

[@mergimergimergi]

@@chadlikespasta3142 no no i already understand the logic its just the russian dub (and the fandom) which erases nby representation

[@Potateohkeel]

@@mergimergimergi ......just as every other lgbt representation... it's kinda sad

[@mergimergimergi]

@@Potateohkeel i know :( owl house for example got cancelled in russia...

[@SketchUT]

Funny how the shows with accurate/unapologetic LGBTQ+ rep are also generally regarded as some of the best shows 🤔

[@silverblossom_0348]

That fact the little kid said “they prefer they/them pronouns”was adorable-

[@Yippkoyote]

this is such a good video idea, we need more of these