The crossdressing genre in
anime has gained notable popularity in recent years, attracting a large
audience for its intriguing plots and unique characters. This
genre is characterized by presenting one or more main characters who, although
they identify with their biological sex, dress in a way that they are often
confused with the opposite sex. The action of dressing as the opposite sex is a
central theme in these stories, adding an additional layer of complexity and
emotion to the narrative.
On many occasions, the protagonist tries
to hide his identity or achieve some goal through crossdressing. This
creates situations full of tension and suspense, as the character must balance
her daily life while maintaining her secret. In other cases, if the character
simply enjoys crossdressing, the story focuses on how the important people in
her life react or come to accept it.
This focus on social and personal
dynamics makes the genre very appealing to viewers, as it allows for
exploration of themes of identity, acceptance, and the complexities of human
relationships. Characters often find themselves
in comedic, dramatic, and emotional situations, providing a wide range of
emotions for the audience.
On the popular MyAnimeList platform,
users have extensively rated and discussed the best anime of this genre. Below,
we present a list of the best-rated crossdressing animes according to user
ratings:
- 20.
Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru: Futari no Elder The Animation (6.78
puntos).
- 19.
Maria†Holic Alive (6.95 points).
- 18.
Jintian Kaishi Zuo Mingxing (Re:STARS)
(6.95 puntos).
- 17.
Princess Princess (6.97 puntos).
- 16.
Stop!! Hibari-kun! (6.99 puntos).
- 15.
Maria†Holic (7.00 points).
- 14. Maidens
are Falling for Me! (7.02 episodes).
- 13. Pretty
Boy Detective Club (7.02 episodes).
- 12.
Aoharu x Kikanjuu (Aoharu x Machinegun)
(7.15 puntos)
- 11. Aoharu x Machinegun: This is a Battlefield for Beasts! (7.18 puntos)
- 10. May Chiki! (7.22 points)
- 9. Shinpi no Sekai El-Hazard (El Hazard: The Magnificent World) (7.26 points)
- 8. I Wanna Be a Girl (7.33 puntos)
- 7. Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens (7.37 puntos)
- 6. The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash (7.56 points)
- 5. COLORS (7.57 points)
- 4. Hourou Musuko Specials (Wandering Son Specials) (7.59 puntos)
- 3. Hourou Musuko (Wandering Son) (7.69 points)
- 2. Kuragehime (Princess Jellyfish) (8.11 puntos)
- 1. Ouran Koukou Host Club (Ouran High School Host Club) (8.16 puntos)