Summary
- Taller female characters in anime are uncommon but notable, standing out at about 5'8" or more.
- These characters add beauty, athleticism, and unique dynamics to shows, captivating audiences.
- Height influences characters' personalities, complexities, and relationships, offering diverse perspectives.
The average height of women in Japan is about 5 feet 2 inches, and this usually means that, in their media, there is very little tall girl representation. This is not to say that there aren’t some excellent tall girls, and while shorter characters can be fun and impactful, there’s just something about a taller female character in anime.
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These famous anime giants are some of the genre's most recognizable characters.
Due to how uncommon they are, when tall girls appear in anime, it is always notable, and highlighting some of them is a good idea to help people who might want to see shows with such characters. In this instance, a tall female character is one that is about 5 feet 8 inches or taller.
Spoiler Warning: Some minor and major story moments will be touched on for the entries on this list.
10 Sakaki (Azumanga Daiou)
Sakaki Is Mostly Misunderstood
Azumanga Daioh
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- April 9, 2002
- Seasons
- 1
- Studio
- J.C.Staff
- Japanese Title
- Azumanga Daiou
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Kiyohiko Azuma
- Number of Episodes
- 26
- Streaming Service(s)
- HIDIVE
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Sakaki is one of the main characters from the gag anime, Azumanga Daiou. When placed alongside the many other strange characters from the show, she seems positively normal and also adds beauty and athleticism to her list of strong points.
Sakaki is also shy and is a huge cat lover. Due to her tendency to be more quiet, she is sometimes thought to be scary and tough, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Standing at 5’8”, she is pretty tall for a Japanese schoolgirl.
9 Maki Aikawa (Air Master)
A Gymnast Turned Fighting Machine
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27 |
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Toei Animation |
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- Height: 6 feet
Air Master is not exactly an anime classic; for many, the 2003 anime isn’t one they remember. But, few can forget the absolute unit that was the protagonist, Maki Aikawa. Maki towers over others at 6 feet tall, and with agility gained from her days as a gymnast, she is a very impressive character.
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Maki was all about street fights, and she was also very strong, with her gymnast training giving her an advantage. She fought both men and women and was a great example of a girl being able to get down in a fight with anyone.
8 Ayaka Kagari (Witch Craft Works)
Who Doesn’t Love A Tall Witch?
Witch Craft Works
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- 2015
- Seasons
- 1
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Ayaka Kagari is considered the princess of her school, Tougetsu Academy, and she is a witch with extraordinary abilities. She is also attached to the male lead, Honoka, whom she protects from enemies, as she wants him to live a happy life.
The dynamic she shares with Honoka is played for laughs in Witch Craft Works, and Honoka is usually portrayed as the damsel in distress, which is something of a subversion of a trope. Ayaka is one of the most stoic characters found in anime, which seems to be a common theme with tall girls in anime.
7 Kohiruimaki Karen (Gun Gale Online)
Sword Art Online’s Real Best Girl
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online
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- 2018 - 2024-00-00
- Network
- Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Directors
- Daisuke Tsukushi, Takuma Suzuki, Emi Yamashita, Kazuho Kunimoto, Takahiro Majima, Masayuki Iimura, Ryosuke Azuma, Takanori Yano, Tomonori Mine
- Seasons
- 2
- Studio
- Studio 3Hz
- Based On
- Light Novel
- Creator
- Keiichi Sigsawa
- Number of Episodes
- 24
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu
- MyAnimeList Score
- 7.01 (Season 1)
- Creator(s)
- Keiichi Sigsawa
- Height: 6 feet
Kohiruimaki Karen is one of the most impressively written characters from the Sword Art Online series, and seeing as she appears in a spinoff title, this might suggest why she feels so different. Karen is a tall girl, standing at over 6 feet, which makes her standout in any room she is in.
Interestingly, her height also caused her to have a complex about it, and that was what led her to create a really short avatar in the game world. She is a fascinating character and a study into how people might want to be someone else when they feel uncomfortable in their own skin.
6 Milly Thompson (Trigun)
Her Dynamic With Meryl Is Always Interesting
Trigun
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- 1998 - 1998
- Directors
- Satoshi Nishimura
- Writers
- Yôsuke Kuroda
- Seasons
- 1
- Studio
- Madhouse
- Based On
- Manga
- Number of Episodes
- 26
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.22
- Creator(s)
- Yasuhiro Nightow
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches
Milly Thompson is a Bernardelli insurance agent and one of the side characters in Trigun. The incredibly tall agent is also kind-hearted and has a large family she constantly writes to. Her height is particularly brought into sharp focus when she stands beside Meryl.
She is a skillful character — if a little ditzy. But, it does seem Milly might have some secret intelligence, which is suggested in her proficiency in chess and how she was more clued in to Vash’s true identity even before Meryl. She’s adorable and just a sweetheart in the show.
5 Boa Hancock (One Piece)
Her Devotion To Luffy Might Have Blinded Some From Her Awesomeness
One Piece
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- October 20, 1999
- Seasons
- 21
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Eiichiro Oda
- Number of Episodes
- 1122
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, Pluto TV
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.72
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches
Boa Hancock hated all men until she eventually met and fell in love with Luffy. She had good reason after being kidnapped as a child before she gained her abilities (to turn things into stone). Her love for Luffy is usually played for laughs, and it sometimes distracts from how amazing a character she is.
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She was the only female warlord, and without her, Luffy’s journey might have come to an end as she was instrumental in a lot of major points for Luffy. She is also quite tall, which makes her signature move of looking down on people while bending backwards even more hilarious.
4 Noi (Dorohedoro)
A True Brawler
Dorohedoro
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- 2020 - 2025-00-00
WHERE TO WATCH
- Seasons
- 1
- Studio
- MAPPA
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Q Hayashida
- Number of Episodes
- 12
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.05
- Height: 6 feet 10 inches
Noi is the other half of a 2-person squad that also has her partner, Shin. She works as a cleaner for En and is a character that fits in well with the brutal world of Dorohedoro. Noi uses healing magic, which means she barely takes care to protect herself in an attack.
Noi’s carefree and friendly nature belies her capacity for violence, and she is one of the more likable and charming characters in Dorohedoro. Her sibling-like relationship with Shin, whom she respects a lot, is fascinating to watch. She and Shin will sometimes compete to see who can kill the most.
3 Kanamori Sayaka (Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!)
The Best Girl In A Show Of Best Girls
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken
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- 2020 - 2020
- Seasons
- 1
- Studio
- Science SARU
- Japanese Title
- Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na!
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Sumito Ōwara
- Number of Episodes
- 12
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.13
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches
Kanamori Sayaka, along with her friends, wants to animate things and create art that is truly special. She is the tallest of the bunch at 5’11”, and she is also the shrewdest of the bunch — even when it is suggested that she comes from money.
Her manipulative tactics and ability to make things work as long as it propels her ambitions has endeared her to many fans. Sayaka is street smart and experienced thanks to a childhood where she helped with her relatives’ shop. Without her, the dreams of the other girls would certainly not have come true.
2 Diane (Seven Deadly Sins)
A Literal Giantess
The Seven Deadly Sins
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- 2014 - 2021-00-00
WHERE TO WATCH
- Seasons
- 4
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
- Japanese Title
- Nanatsu no Taizai
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Nakaba Suzuki
- Number of Episodes
- 100
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix
- MyAnimeList Score
- 7.62 (Season 1)
- Height: 30 feet
Diane is the serpent’s sin of envy in 7 Deadly Sins and is the next potential ruler of the giant clan. Standing at about 30 feet, she is as tall as they come. She is fiercely loyal to her crew and is protective of them, wielding her sacred weapon with deadly effectiveness.
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Her personality is at odds with her size, and she is refreshingly girly even with her immense strength. She is also married to King, the shortest of the sins and the King of Fairy kingdom.
1 Ozen The Immovable (Made In Abyss)
Honest To A Fault
Made in Abyss
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- 2017 - 2022-00-00
- Network
- AT-X
- Directors
- Hitoshi Haga, Shunsuke Takarai, Satoshi Mori, Motoki Nakanishi
- Seasons
- 2
- Studio
- Kinema Citrus
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Akihito Tsukushi
- Number of Episodes
- 25
- Streaming Service(s)
- HIDIVE
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.64 (Season 1)
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches
Ozen was a striking character when she was first introduced in Made In Abyss. Impossibly tall, cold, and implacable, Ozen didn't really feel like a hero or villain when she first met Riko and Reg.
As a white whistle, she has experienced a lot and is renown for her strength. Behind her cold demeanor, it is shown that she did care a lot for Lyza, Riko’s mother, and is never considered evil. But, when in battle, she could be incredibly callous, as seen in her treatment of Reg, who she just kept hitting.
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