Includes a canonically intersex character whose journey is integral to the plot.

A prominent example of a transgender character who experiences gender dysphoria and finds affirmation in her identity.

Modern anime has moved toward more nuanced portrayals of trans characters that focus on identity rather than tropes.

Focuses on the experiences of a student who enjoys cross-dressing and the resulting social dynamics. Informative Resources

In Japanese media, characters that might be labeled this way often fall under different cultural categories:

This is an explicit term originating from pornographic media. It refers to characters with both sets of biological genitalia and is generally not considered a representation of actual gender identity.

Tofugu provides a Guide to LGBTQ Identity Terms in Japanese that explains the nuance between slang and respectful language.