Here is everything you need to know about the five strongest Shojo protagonists.
Misaki Ayuzawa (Maid Sama!)
Misaki Ayuzawa is the fierce and hard-working protagonist of Maid Sama!, a beloved shojo classic. From the start of the series onward, Misaki proves to be one of the toughest girls around. As her school’s first female student council president, she works tirelessly to make life better for the student body.
Feared by all the boys at school, Misaki doesn’t let anyone stand in the way of doing what’s right. She’s one of Shojo’s strongest heroines, thanks to her confidence, determination, and sense of justice.
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Takeo Gouda (My Love Story!!)
Takeo Gouda is the endearing hero of My Love Story!! and one of the few male protagonists featured in shojo anime. Unconventional in every way possible, Takeo is big, muscular, and very tall for his age. Naturally, with such a large frame, he’s also incredibly strong, almost to a superhuman level.
Throughout the series, Takeo displays his impressive physical strength and agility, often swooping in and saving the day while everyone else watches in awe. Although he tends to intimidate a lot of people with his looks and gargantuan strength, Takeo is a gentle giant overall and one of the sweetest protagonists around.
Hikaru Shido (Magic Knight Rayearth)
Hikaru Shido is one of three protagonists in the classic series Magic Knight Rayearth. She and her friends are summoned to the world of Cephiro, where they are trained to become the Legendary Magic Knights and save the realm’s princess.
Even though Hikaru is the smallest of the trio, she’s easily the strongest knight. Even before coming to Cephiro, Hikaru is a skilled martial artist and is well-versed in the art of swordsmanship, easily taking on her new duties. Combined with her fire-based magic and her mystical sword, Hikaru wields a surprising amount of power for someone her size.
Usagi Tsukino (Sailor Moon)
Usagi Tsukino is the iconic Pretty Guardian of Sailor Moon, one of shojo’s most famous anime series. She’s easily one of the most powerful magical girls in existence, and few can even come close to her strength.
Even though Usagi is clumsy, ditzy, and a crybaby, she’s got a surprising amount of power. Using the power of the Silver Crystal, Sailor Moon is capable of incredible feats most could only dream of. She can heal injuries, purify hearts, and even bring back the dead.
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Yona (Yona Of The Dawn)
Yona of the Dawn’s titular heroine starts out as a pampered princess. She sheltered all her life from the dangers of the world. Yona is very innocent and childlike in the beginning, with little knowledge of what life outside her palace walls is like.
However, after an act of treason forces her on the run, Yona must quickly learn how to survive in a harsh. With the help of her bodyguard Son Hak, Yona learns how to wield weapons and defend herself. Although she’s weak at first, Yona works hard to become strong.
