Recommendations for anime series or movies without sexualization of characters?

Hi, I'm a enjoyer of many types of anime, but what throws me off is the sexualization of characters and quite frankly the pedofilia vibes. So I would like recommendations for something to watch. :)

My favourite probably is Saiki K., I have noticed that I tend to like stories with overly powerful characters and their struggles, also there is something about the pace that felt good for me. Not sure if this is a common ADHD trait, but to keep me interested I prefer something quite fast.

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crxsso_dssreer2026-01-27 12:31

Skeleton knight in another world? 🤣

Kidding, the very first scene in the first episode is a SA...

Tawa5322026-01-27 12:32

Idk

DzekRL2026-01-27 12:33

Goblin Slayer

EngineerVirtual73402026-01-27 12:37

JJK, there is however a 3 or so seconds scene in episode 1 that would be uncomfortable, and one or two scenes in the JJK 0 Movie that would also be uncomfortable, one more scene in season 2 that would also be uncomfortable, and a character design in season 3 that's almost but basically naked, and depending on how many chapters season 3 is going to adapt there's also another almost but basically naked scene in a flashback later on.

That's about it, unless I'm forgetting something.

PetroOmg2026-01-27 16:04

Hurrah, thank you for confirming that Jujutsu Kaisen does not have many sexualized scenes. Will watch it soon! :)

TryContent40932026-01-27 12:45

Have you watched Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End? It’s quite popular but doesn’t sexualise the characters.

If you want something shonen Kaiju no. 8 is good too.

PetroOmg2026-01-27 15:49

I haven't seen or heard of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, looks really nice, will check that out!

Kaiju No. 8 I have noticed on Crunchy while looking for something to watch, thanks for the recommendations!

Vast-Coffee-70582026-01-27 12:45

The Saga of Tanya the Evil

I Parry Everything

Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-

PetroOmg2026-01-27 15:56

Will check these out, any suggestions where I could watch I Parry Everything? Also thanks for the recommendations!

Vast-Coffee-70582026-01-27 16:05

Sorry, I was able to check that dubbed versions do exist, but since I’m Japanese and don’t understand English, I don’t know which one would be best for me

ParticularSimple8892026-01-27 13:15

whenever people say this, i always think "maann, these people be watching anime on pornhub i guess"

PetroOmg2026-01-27 18:02

For me the problem is that even the slightest suggestion gives me negative feelings that I dislike. For example, something surprisingly common thing like camera view that focuses on chest area, if that is not related to the story or events. I used to just skipping but I have realised that I can just watch anime that does not have that and I seem to enjoy it much more. :)

It was Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None that broke me, sure it was described as having sexualized imagery, and it was absolutely my own fault that I still watched it. I do not want to judge anyone, it is my own personal irk.

Unrelated to anime, but I have always also disliked sex scenes in movies. I wish I knew why.

Ok-Chest-79322026-01-27 15:13

Shakugan no Shana, Toaru Kagaku no Railgun, those are solid powerful MC series that should work.

If you like the comedy side more, go for Nichijou, Azumanga Daiou, Pani Poni Dash.

WiseMudskipper2026-01-27 16:18

I would not recommend Toaru to anybody who does not like sexualized characters.

PetroOmg2026-01-27 18:33

Thank you, added everything except Toaru Kagaku no Railgun on my watch list. :)

Ok-Chest-79322026-01-27 19:57

Railgun is fine, but skip Index if you're squeamish.

Ok-Chest-79322026-01-27 19:58

Railgun isn't sexualised though?

BlobBro2026-01-27 15:22

You're in luck, there's another story about an overly powerful psychic that doesn't have a bunch of sexualization. Mob Psycho 100 is amazing. It's also fully adapted at 37 episodes with a good ending, which is very rare. It's a more serious show, but only relative to Saiki K lol, it's still pretty goofy and comedic.

PetroOmg2026-01-27 15:38

Nice! Read the synopsis real quick from Crunchy, looks spot on for me! :>

Waifu_Out_Of_Stock2026-01-27 18:03

Yona of the Dawn, Moribito, and The Beast Player Erin all have female characters I fell in love with.

Or, of you prefer sci-fi over fantasy, then how about Ergo Proxy, Steins;Gate or Planetes?

PetroOmg2026-01-27 18:16

Thank you, I shall check them out!

Waifu_Out_Of_Stock2026-01-27 18:27

I do have to point out that Steins;Gate includes a maid café and moe culture, being set in Akihabara. So you may want to scratch that one off the list.