Kaiju No. 8 (2024–2025)

The show features strong female characters like Mina Ashiro and Kikoru Shinomiya who are highly skilled in combat. However, their primary opponents are Kaiju, and their victories are achieved through specialized weaponry or suit-enhanced abilities against non-human threats. There are no instances where a female character defeats a human male opponent in close-quarters physical combat.

The show is noted for its strong, complex female characters and leaders like Mina Ashiro, which is described as a progressive shift in shonen anime. However, this refers to the portrayal of characters whose gender is consistent with the source material, not a change of established character genders.

The series is set in Japan and primarily features Japanese characters, reflecting its cultural and geographic setting. The provided information explicitly states there is no significant indication of race swapping, with the story focusing on a Japanese societal response to kaiju threats.