One of my favorite Bechdel-passing shows is the cult anime <i>Azumanga Daioh</i>. The show follows six quirky high school girls and their misadventures up until graduation including sports festivals, interactions with teachers, and their off-kilter thoughts and dreams. Every episode passes the Bechdel test given that there is only one male character, a pervy teacher named Mr. Kimura who is given his due disrespect with every appearance.
It's definitely more feminist-friendly than 99% of all other anime I've seen (admittedly about five shows). Add to that it's seriously, <i>seriously</i> funny and you get a surprisingly positive anime experience. It takes a little while to get used to the rhythms of its humor, but within a few episodes it's hard not to be hooked. Some of the later episodes are even strangely moving (I didn't believe it either) though it never gets overly emotional and maintains its humor well.
Also, the contained cuteness of Chiyo-chan can probably cause death.
One of my favorite Bechdel-passing shows is the cult anime <i>Azumanga Daioh</i>. The show follows six quirky high school girls and their misadventures up until graduation including sports festivals, interactions with teachers, and their off-kilter thoughts and dreams. Every episode passes the Bechdel test given that there is only one male character, a pervy teacher named Mr. Kimura who is given his due disrespect with every appearance.
It's definitely more feminist-friendly than 99% of all other anime I've seen (admittedly about five shows). Add to that it's seriously, <i>seriously</i> funny and you get a surprisingly positive anime experience. It takes a little while to get used to the rhythms of its humor, but within a few episodes it's hard not to be hooked. Some of the later episodes are even strangely moving (I didn't believe it either) though it never gets overly emotional and maintains its humor well.
Also, the contained cuteness of Chiyo-chan can probably cause death.