What is Gender Bender anime?

Deals with switching souls, crossdressing, transsexual and transgender people, or anything that breaks traditional binary gender roles. A character could undergo a complete or partial physical sex change. Depending on the situation, the character might be stuck in their new body/sex, or changed back automatically at some point, or have the ability to change back and forth at will. It can also include series with a man and woman who suddenly share the same body.

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Kuro Gal ni Natta kara Shinyuu to Yattemita.

6.33

Description:

Shion and Rui are the dream team when it comes to hitting on women. Tonight was going to be another night of hooking up with girls for Shion, but he ended up taking a strange drug. When he woke up... he'd turned into a girl?! Rui came looking for Shion, but didn't recognize him, and started hitting on him... (Source: Suiseisha, translated) Episode 1 of the standard TV version of the anime was streamed on February 11, 2021 via the ComicFesta Anime Zone website. Regular broadcast began on April 5 at 1:00 a.m. on Toyko MX, while the complete, uncensored version was streamed on the ComicFesta Anime Zone website.
Type

TV

Episodes

8

Ep.Length

4 Min

Rating

+ - Mild Nudity

Status

finished

Aired

2021-02-11

Kämpfer Picture Drama

5.43

Description:

A very special episode included with the Blu-ray release. The Entrails Animals and Akane discuss philosophical topics such as existence, purpose, and low-quality merchandise.
Type

special

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

11 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2009-12-23

Senpai wa Otokonoko

(Senpai Is an Otokonoko)

7.4

Description:

Can true love really overcome any obstacles? Saki, a high school student, confesses her feelings to Makoto. Taken aback, Makoto reveals his secret, but the sudden discovery doesn’t seem to bother Saki who is already head over heels for him. After being rejected, Saki asks Ryuji, Makoto’s childhood friend, for some advice on how to win his heart. A love triangle unfolds when Ryuji realizes that he might also have some feelings for his old friend. (Source: WEBTOONS)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2024-07-04

Ranma ½ (2024)

7.86

Description:

A new anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2. Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendou of Tendou Dojo are betrothed to each other by their parents. But Ranma faces a unique problem… Ever since he fell into the cursed springs of Jusenkyo while training in China, his body has acquired the peculiar trait of transforming into a girl when doused with cold water and reverting to a boy with hot water. Get ready for the slapstick, action-packed rom-com featuring Ranma, Akane, and a vibrant cast of unique characters! (Source: Ranma 1/2 PR Official Site, edited)
Type

TV

Ep.Length

24 Min

Status

current

Aired

2024-10-05

Ranma ½: Battle ga Ippai 29-nin no Korinai Yatsura

(Ranma ½: Huge Battle! 29 Unteachable Fools)

7.41

Description:

This special, known in Japan as "Batoru Kaiibai 29 Hitou Korinai Yatsura," was available through the Kitty Animation Circle making it a difficult item to come by. It contained clips from twenty-nine of Ranma's most memorable opponents from the television series. (Source: furinkan.com/ranma/anime/specials.html)
Type

OVA

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

27 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1995-03-03

Ranma ½: Tendou-ke no Oyobidenai Yatsura!

7.09

Description:

This features a Nabiki narrated review of the series where she discusses various characters that the Tendo family has had to tolerate spliced with new animation of Nabiki hanging around the house, taking a bath, and wondering about the true identity of P-chan. It was available through the Kitty Animation Circle. (Source: furinkan.com/ranma/anime/specials.html)
Type

special

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1992-08-30

Ranma ½: Totteoki Talk Best of Memories

(Ranma ½: Best Memories)

7.15

Description:

Collections of "Best Of" moments from throughout the series. This one focused on romantic moments, and shifted between the scenes with interviews with Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara and Noriko Hidaka. Also interviewed are Rei Sakuma, Koichi Yamadera, Saeko Shimazu, and Yuuji Mitsuya. (Source: furinkan.com/ranma/anime/specials.html)
Type

OVA

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

43 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1993-05-01

Ranma ½: DoCo Music Video

7.19

Description:

This was a collection of the opening and ending OAV themes performed by DoCo, the musical group made up of Ranma ½ cast members. Also included is an interview with the cast during their recording of the "Tunnel of Lost Love" OAV. The interviewed voice actors included: Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Noriko Hidaka, Keniichi Ogata, Minami Takeyama, Kikuko Inoue, Ryunosuke Obayashi, Hiromi Tsuru, Rei Sakuma, Toshikiko Seki, Miyoko Asou, Koichi Yamadera, Hirotaka Suzuoki, Saeko Shimazu, and Shigeru Chiba. (Source: furinkan.com/ranma/anime/specials.html)
Type

OVA

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

29 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1995-08-19

Ranma ½: 1994 Music Calendar

6.98

Description:

Series clips shown along with the music that freeze-frames when a new move is shown. The writing at the bottom says "Anything-Goes Martial Arts Technique/Trick Picture Scroll". This was put out by the KAC (Kitty Animation Circle), and so it wasn't commercially available in stores. (Source: furinkan.com/ranma/anime/specials.html)
Type

OVA

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

20 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1993-01-01

Liang Bu Yi

(No Doubt In Us)

7.77

Description:

His Majesty comes close so handsome that flushed queen pushes him reflexively and falls with him together into the pool. Then they swap their bodies. The way to swap back is unknown. The most important thing is that the emperor is quite angry now!! Before every comes to normal, emperor has to deal with his mean imperial concubines that he never knows and the queen has to mediate between those ministeries... (Source: Webnovel)
Type

ONA

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

10 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2021-04-21

Ore, Twintail ni Narimasu. Tokubetsu-hen

(Gonna be the Twin-Tail!! Recap)

6.97

Description:

A recap episode of Ore, Twintail ni Narimasu. that aired exclusively on BS-TBS. It starts with a chibi Souji and Aika speaking to the viewer before delving into the body of the recap where they comment about the events of the TV anime. The voice actors of Souji and Aika both represent themselves and the characters they voice flipping between sounding like their characters and speaking casually as real people. The recaps ends with chibi Souji and Aika thanking the viewer and then talking about how fun the Ore, Twintail ni Narimasu. live-event was (which clips are shown of) and asking viewers to visit the official site to find news about future events.
Type

special

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Status

finished

Aired

2015-04-05

Tenshi na Konamaiki Specials

(Cheeky Angel DVD Specials)

0

Description:

Short DVD extras that feature Megu in various costumes and poses.
Type

special

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

0 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

2002-08-21

Shounen Sunday CM: Tenshi na Konamaiki

(Shounen Sunday CM: Cheeky Angel)

0

Description:

Tenshi na Konamaiki television commercial for the Shounen Sunday magazine.
Type

special

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

0 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

1999-09-13

Hanazakari no Kimitachi e

(Hana-Kimi)

0

Description:

Japanese-American track-and-field star Mizuki has gotten herself to transfer to a high school in Japan...but not just any school! To be close to her idol, high jumper Izumi Sano, she's going to an all-guys' high school...and disguising herself as a boy! But as fate would have it, they're more than classmates...they're roommates! Now, Mizuki must keep her secret in the classroom, the locker room, and her own bedroom. And her classmates--and the school nurse--must cope with a new transfer student who may make them question their own orientation... (Source: Viz Media)
Type

TV

Status

tba

Yasei no Last Boss ga Arawareta!

(A Wild Last Boss Appears!)

0

Description:

The year is 2800 and Lufas Maphaahl – The Black-Winged Tyrant, Great Conqueror, and leader of the Twelve Heavenly Stars – has returned. A man wakes up in the body of his MMO character 200 years after her defeat during a player-made event in the game, Exgate Online. Now, he's stuck in her body. But this isn't a game, it's real. With her reign long over, and her legacy one of fear, Lufas must journey through the world of Exgate, looking for answers, possible comrades, and all the monsters her “death” unleashed upon the world... (Source: J-Novel Club)
Type

TV

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

unreleased

Aired

2025-12-31

Qiu Niang

(The Basketball Girl)

0

Description:

The unknown interior designer, Hans Duan (22 years old), was involved in a criminal dispute as he designed the house for one of the members in that group. Unfortunately, he was persecuted as a murderer due to the case and sentenced to death. In the prison, he met a scientist from the government (Code name No.73) who asked him to take part in a human experiment. But the experiment failed and Hans died. His body was buried in a dump in the city. However, the experimental medicine left in his body leads to gene mutation. Hans is revived and changed into a woman. What will happen on him (her)? (Source: A-L)
Type

ONA

Status

tba

Jintian Kaishi Zuo Mingxing: Tianshi Qingge

0

Description:

Eita Hoshizora is an 18-year-old college student who has just entered university. From an early age he exceled in singing, but a certain incident makes him unable to sing in front of others. One day, his twin sister Karina Hoshizora, a top idol,asks him to stand on stage in her place. Unable to turn down her selfish sister's request, Eita acts by pretending to be her... but ends up upsetting her sponsors and in a situation where she could be kicked out of the entertainment world! Eita struggles to regain her position as a top idol in the special world of show business, but... In this coming-of-age idol comedy, a sister and brother switch places and live as idols! (Source: Nautiljon & Official Site, Edited) Note: The recap aired in Japan on July 21, 2023 under the title Re:STARS: Mirai e Tsunagu Futatsu no Kiraboshi.
Type

movie

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

90 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2021-08-03

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