Women’s history month is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than to binge-watch some anime centered around women? Crunchyroll has put together some recommendations for you to check out so you can support and celebrate Women’s History Month!
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2
(*Now streaming new episodes only on Crunchyroll)
Synopsis: The journey of a millennium-old elf mage Frieren, a mage named Fern, and the warrior Stark continues. On their way to Aureole, the land where souls rest, the party learns from those that they meet along the way and fight off cunning demons and monsters. As the trio continues making irreplaceable memories, they begin to wonder what awaits them at the end of their journey.
Main Characters: Frieren and Fern
Super strength: Frieren is a generationally powerful, patient, and caring teacher with a talent for defeating demons. Her stoic and reserved student Fern is a natural prodigy at magic with her incredible mana control being matched only by her obsession for sweets and pastries.
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The Apothecary Diaries
Synopsis: When a favored concubine becomes pregnant, Maomao is put to the test as her food taster. She must keep her wits sharp, not only to protect the concubine but also against rising dangers in the palace. A new concubine with powerful ties, an unsolved attempt at Jinshi’s life, and a foreign envoy with impossible demands hint at a grand conspiracy poised to engulf the empire.
Main Character: Maomao
Super strength: An inquisitive and highly intelligent apothecary with a knack for solving bewildering mysteries.
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Witch Hat Atelier
(*Coming Soon to Crunchyroll April 6)
Synopsis: Based on the award-winning manga of the same name, created by Kamome Shirahama – In a world where everyone takes wonders like magic spells and dragons for granted, Coco is a girl with a simple dream: She wants to be a witch. But everybody knows magicians are born, not made, and Coco was not born with a gift for magic. Resigned to her un-magical life, Coco is about to give up on her dream to become a witch…until the day she meets Qifrey, a mysterious, traveling magician. After secretly seeing Qifrey perform magic in a way she’s never seen before, Coco soon learns what everybody “knows” might not be the truth, and discovers that her magical dream may not be as far away as it may seem
Main Characters: Coco, Agott, Tetia, and Richeh
Super Strength: A bright-eyed and optimistic dreamer whose strength lies in her determination. She is joined by her incredibly talented, optimistic, and unique apprentice friends Agott, Tetia, and Richeh.
