Women Empowerment Themes in Kaichou wa Maid-sama! Anime Series
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This content analysis of Kaichou wa Maid-sama! anime series determined the women empowerment themes exemplified by the main characters' appearance, language, personality, and behavior, and how they support or limit its emergence. Examining the 26 episodes of the anime series, five (5) women empowerment themes are depicted: protective towards women, embodies leader attributes, provides guidance to others, presents hegemonic masculinity, and depicts well-rounded characteristics and multifaceted roles.
Both the main characters of the anime series exhibited their own expression of support to women empowerment. The female protagonist, Misaki Ayuzawa, depicted a refreshing and well-made character — considered as a breakthrough from the traditional representation of women in the artistic media. Takumi Usui, the male protagonist, is portrayed as an aid to Misaki and her goals. However, there are instances where he limited women empowerment through his inappropriate behavior.
The results suggest that portrayal of women in recent anime series breaks the long-standing stereotyped and traditional representation of women in an artistic medium.
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