Animated gay characters

20 Iconic Gay amp

From sapphic supervillains and gay super spies, to coming-of-age queer witches and MLM space defenders, these are the animated shows that PRIDE just can’t help but be drawn to forever. Prepare to have your heart absolutely shattered and then carefully put back together by this incredible film from the legendary Satoshi Kon.

This Christmas tale characters three homeless individuals: Gin Yoshiaki Umegakiteenager Miyuki Aya Okamotoand transgender woman Hana Megumi Hayashibara as they care gay an abandoned baby and search Tokyo for its parents. The film also features voices from Keke PalmerPeter Sohn, and Taika Waititicreating an ensemble cast that brings this space adventure to life.

The film brings back all your favorite voice actors, including Zach Callison as Steven, Estelle as the fabulous character Garnet, and introduces Sarah Stiles as the deliciously unhinged Spinel. The film originally aired on Cartoon Network but is now available to stream on HBO Max and can be purchased on various digital platforms.

Directed by Nick Bruno gay armenian Troy Quane, Nimona is quite literally a miracle movie that almost never saw the light of day. The film earned an Annie Award nomination and praise for its emotional storytelling.

What makes this film absolutely revolutionary is how it presents both explicit gay romance between Ballister and his former lover Ambrosius, voiced by Eugene Lee Yang and powerful transgender representation through Nimona herself.

Zelaya, who is himself transgender, brings authentic representation to the role while the film tackles themes of friendship, loss, and standing up for your community. While some criticized the representation as too minimal, others celebrated it as a step in the right direction for mainstream family entertainment.

The beauty of this moment is in its simplicity. But he’s fantastic for subverting stereotypes of agreeable and meek gay characters in anime. Pixar continues animated boundaries with its latest offering from director Peter Sohn! Thank goodness Annapurna Pictures and Netflix swooped in to save the day!

Jaboukie Young-White voices Ethan Clade, the youngest member of a family of explorers who just happens to have a crush on his classmate Diazo Jonathan Melo. The film includes a brief but meaningful same-sex kiss between Alisha and her wife, which might seem small but represents a huge milestone for Disney animation.

Okay, so this one caused quite the stir when it came out! Though animated criticized the minimal representation, others praised Pixar for taking steps toward more inclusive storytelling. Officer Specter voiced by Lena Waithea cyclops police officer, casually mentions her girlfriend while discussing weekend plans.

While Elemental is primarily about fire element Ember voiced by Leah Lewis and water element Wade voiced by Mamoudou Athie finding love despite their differences, the film quietly makes history with the inclusion of Lake voiced by Kai Ava Hauser.

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On the contrary, this guy is dangerous. Directed by Dan Scanlon, this modern fantasy adventure stars Tom Holland and Chris Pratt as elf brothers on a quest to bring back their father for gay day. The film also features an incredible voice cast, including Jake GyllenhaalDennis Quaidand Lucy Liubringing this sci-fi adventure to life with heart and humor.

He’s a force to be reckoned with that tends to assert dominance everywhere he goes. The film also features incredible voice work from Anna KendrickChristopher Mintz-Plasseand Leslie Mannbringing this spooky tale to life with both humor and heart.

Holy moly, where do we even start with this absolute masterpiece? ParaNorman earned critical acclaim and won several Annie Awards for its innovative animation and storytelling. What makes this film so remarkable is how it portrays Hana not as a punchline or stereotype, but as a fully realized person with hopes, dreams, and incredible strength.

Of course, that has to do with the fact that he’s literally Satan. Ryo Asuka Anime: Devilman: Crybaby Ryo Asuka isn’t the most likable character by a long shot. And as. The film also features voice work from Julia Louis-DreyfusOctavia Spencerand Mel Rodriguez, creating a rich fantasy world that feels both magical and relatable.

From groundbreaking trans representation to beautiful same-sex romances, these films prove that animation can be one of the most powerful mediums for celebrating diversity and inclusion in storytelling.