X-Gender: A Closer Look at Your Favorite Non-Binary Anime Characters

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It has become almost commonplace to see a non-binary or transgender character pop up in popular anime, but who did it best? The non-binary community, commonly referred to as x-gender in the Japanese culture, has been broadly misunderstood by society, and the media has not done much to help the situation in the past.

However, as the world becomes more open-minded and the LGBTQ+ supporters find their voice, the anime industry has (generally speaking) embraced genderqueer characters in their narratives. Mistakes, however, are inevitable, and some series did a better job encouraging discrimination rather than inclusion.

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Astolfo is the ravishing Rider of Black who, being born a cis male, now simply self-identifies as «cute.» He seems unbothered by the use of male pronouns, as long as it doesn't distract from his adorably stylish outfits. One of the first instances fans are introduced to Astolfo in Fate Apocrypha is during a sexual encounter between Servant and Master. Astolfo is on the receiving end of Celenike Icecolle Yggdmillennia's affections, however, does not seem to take any pleasure from the interaction. Celenike objectifies her Servant throughout the series, using sex as a weapon against the beautiful Paladin. The legends of Astolfo give greater merit to his looks than his strength, and Celenike's abuse of power may be in reference to this fact. Astolfo, however, falls in love with Seig — a love so deep that it is concerned only with Seig's happiness as he encourages Jeanne d'Arc to pursue her feelings for the homunculus.

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