Anime That Pass the Bechdel Test
These anime pass the Bechdel Test; a measure of the representation of women in fiction based on a 1985 comic published by American cartoonist Alison Bechdel. To pass the test, the fictional work in question must have at least one scene where two or more named female characters talk to each other about something other than a man or boy. Includes both classic and modern shows, but I will not be including anything tagged Ecchi or Borderline H, since the sole purpose of these shows is to sexually objectify female characters (the exact opposite of a list made to showcase positive female representation), nor will I be including Boys Love stories, since their main purpose is to showcase romantic and sexual relationships between men.
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I was actually really impressed that the Monogatari Series had quite a few moments that pass the test. I especially love it when the second season shifts focus to some of the girl's povs and how so many of their personal struggles are resolved by not interacting with the MC at all (like the man they like shouldn't be what they need to be saved is the point). Also they are capable of having episodes of the girls learning about each other and talking about random stuff that has nothing to do with the main boy. I know it's a very problematic ecchi, and thus can't be included here, but as a woman I really found myself relating to and appreciating the stories they were trying to tell with a lot of the girls. Just wanted to put that out there.
Based on what you're saying... I don't believe Fairy Tail belongs in this list because there are some Ecchi Scenes in it.
Interesting list.
Would Non Non Biyori pass the test? i recently watched S1, there is only 1 male character and he doesn't even talk XD.
WHy not put Hellsing Ultimate on this list?
Jujutsu kaisen has excellent female characters that definetly pass the bechdel test.