Twelve top anime with female main characters — ranked by TMDB with Rotten Tomatoes scores
This ranked guide covers twelve of the best anime with female main characters by TMDB score. From Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and The Apothecary Diaries to Haikyu!!, each entry includes posters, TMDB and Rotten Tomatoes ratings, and links to track or stream on MovieLinks.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End stands out in the anime with female main characters category with crowd-pleasing appeal that keeps its TMDB score high (TMDB 8.8). Check MovieLinks for where to watch, ratings, and similar titles worth adding to your queue.
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Fans comparing anime with female main characters keep returning to The Apothecary Diaries (TMDB 8.6) — strong enough to land at #2 on this list. Open the MovieLinks entry to compare scores and find the best place to stream it now.
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Haikyu!! stands out in the anime with female main characters category with crowd-pleasing appeal that keeps its TMDB score high (TMDB 8.6). Check MovieLinks for where to watch, ratings, and similar titles worth adding to your queue.
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Ranked #4 here, Spy x Family is a repeat pick for viewers hunting the best anime with female main characters. Check MovieLinks for where to watch, ratings, and similar titles worth adding to your queue.
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Fans comparing anime with female main characters keep returning to Your Name (TMDB 8.5) — strong enough to land at #5 on this list. See posters, Rotten Tomatoes scores, and streaming options on MovieLinks.
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Delicious in Dungeon earns its #6 spot among top anime with female main characters thanks to consistent fan scores (TMDB 8.4) and lasting word-of-mouth. See posters, Rotten Tomatoes scores, and streaming options on MovieLinks.
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A Silent Voice earns its #7 spot among top anime with female main characters thanks to consistent fan scores (TMDB 8.4) and lasting word-of-mouth. See posters, Rotten Tomatoes scores, and streaming options on MovieLinks.
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Made in Abyss earns its #8 spot among top anime with female main characters thanks to consistent fan scores (TMDB 8.3) and lasting word-of-mouth. Open the MovieLinks entry to compare scores and find the best place to stream it now.
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Suzume earns its #9 spot among top anime with female main characters thanks to consistent fan scores (TMDB 7.9) and lasting word-of-mouth. Open the MovieLinks entry to compare scores and find the best place to stream it now.
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Ranked #10 here, Belle is a repeat pick for viewers hunting the best anime with female main characters. See posters, Rotten Tomatoes scores, and streaming options on MovieLinks.
OpenThis page ranks twelve standout titles by TMDB user score, including Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, The Apothecary Diaries, Haikyu!!, Spy x Family, and Belle. Each card shows TMDB and Rotten Tomatoes ratings so you can compare fan and critic reception.
Entries are ordered by TMDB rating and filtered for relevance to anime with female main characters. We prioritize widely watched series and films with strong community scores rather than niche one-offs.
Availability changes by country, but every title links to MovieLinks where you can see current streaming options, save titles to a watchlist, and explore related anime.
Many entries on this list are gateway-friendly, especially near the top, but tone and intensity vary by series. If you are new, start with the highest-rated titles and check episode count before committing to a long show.
Yes. Rankings shift as new seasons premiere and TMDB scores change, so this list is refreshed to reflect what viewers currently rate highest.
