Spectacles are often associated with the idea of intelligence and wit. Besides their charming appeal, spectacled characters are usually deemed nerdy and smart. And women in anime are no exception. Their intellectual prowess goes in tandem with their adorable yet headstrong personality.
This article looks at five of the most prominent female anime characters with glasses who have gained popularity among fans.
Zoe Hange
Zoe Hange is one of Eren’s mentors in Attack of Titan. In the series, she succeeds Erwin Smith as lieutenant of the Survey Corps. Her fascination with the antagonistic Titans exemplifies her eccentric yet inquisitive nature.
A dedicated leader and brilliant scientist, Hange Zoe was one of the few who defended Eren when authorities discovered that he could change into a Titan. Despite being at odds most of the time, her dynamics with Levi, a captain at the Survey Corps, is one of the most sought-after ships in anime.
Mirai Kuriyama
One of the main characters of Beyond the Boundary, Mirai Kuriyama is adorable as well as strong. Possessing the ability to manipulate blood, she pursues her immortal schoolmate to practice her fighting abilities. She fights dangerous spirits called Youmu that threaten humanity.
In the course of the series, Mirai Kuriyama’s initial attitude toward camaraderie and relationships melts as she develops a mutual understanding with her friends.
Maki Zenin
The calm and headstrong Maki Zenin is one of the most famous characters in the series. Strong and flexible, she is one of the top students at Jujutsu High, though she does not possess any cursed energy. Despite being the lowest-graded sorcerer, she is a formidable opponent on the battlefield.
As revealed in the series, Maki wears her glasses not because she is nearsighted or has any other eye condition. She cannot see any cursed spirits because of the absence of cursed energy due to Heavenly Restriction. Nevertheless, she is one of the top-rated characters in the series, not only in terms of popularity but also strength.
Sarutobi Ayame
Severely nearsighted and one of the most brilliant kunoichi from Gintama, Sarutobi Ayame, loves Natto beans as much as Sakata Gintoki, the show’s main protagonist. Depicted as a perverted woman, she treats all men except Gintoki with contempt.
Sarutobi Ayame is one of the leading forces of Kabukicho and an exceptional shinobi. Her extreme near-sightedness is one of the most common jokes in the series, as she misidentifies every object as Gintoki.
Mizuhara Koyomi
Azumanga Daioh features cute, quirky characters and mind-bending jokes. One of the main characters, Koyomi, is a beautiful woman with insecurities regarding her physique and academic grades. She often directs her occasional outbursts toward her childish best friend, Tomo. She also plays the straight man in most of the jokes.
Koyomi dotes on Chiyo, the tiny prodigy, and often acts as an older sister to the latter. Her glasses portray her character and personality as a serious student of the gang.
