As an anime fan, we've all come across androgynous characters. They have become more and more common in anime and we love it.

We're not talking about characters who cross-dress on the regular or identify specifically as the opposite sex, or even those who look like their opposite sex. These characters embrace who they are and showcase the best of both worlds. Let's get to know them.

10. Nagisa Shiota from Assassination Classroom

The reason for Nagisa's androgynous look and demeanor is unfortunately not a happy one. His mother always wanted a girl so she forced him to keep his hair long and to wear girls' clothes.

His mother's bullying have made him a very docile boy. Despite his difficult upbringing and being teased for being so feminine, he embraces who he is and is, in fact, the most talented assassin in the class. A perfect balance between being a soft, gentle person and a cold killing machine if needed.

9. Saika Totsuka from My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU

Meet Saika Totsuka, the captain of the tennis club, a.k.a. the "Prince", which his fangirls call him because of his beautiful feminine looks and gentle demeanor.

Though he is a boy and an excellent athlete at that, Saika wears his heart on his sleeve and hates conflict, showing that androgyny can bring out the best in people.

8. Crona from Soul Eater

One of the first enemies Maka and Soul come across, is the Sword Master, Crona. Crona is one of the few anime characters whose gender is officially unknown and undisclosed.

At the time, they were being controlled by their evil mother who forced them to fight and constantly bullied them. This made them very strong and powerful, but also unbalanced and gave them low self-esteem, which they battle throughout the series.

7. Envy from Fullmetal Alchemist

As the sin they represent, Envy wants everything and has it. Envy hates humans because they have fraternal love, something Envy can never experience with his kin, the other Homunculi. It's something Envy can't have.

There is no official gender for Envy since they can choose either, both or none. Envy's just who they want to be! We couldn't leave them out.

6. Haku from Naruto

Whether his androgyny is a product of his life experiences, or just his nature, Haku's gentle "feminine" side is his default. As for his "masculine" side, he is a highly talented shinobi, counting with incredible speed and strength, abilities to manipulate ice and frightening accuracy.

Like many others on the list, Haku is highly intelligent and is able to balance all of these traits with a beautiful elegance.

5. Griffith from Berserk

Griffith seems to embody the "next evolution" aspect of androgyny. He is intelligent, educated, refined and strong. All of these next-level traits, along with his beautiful features and charisma make him an exemplary leader, which catapults him forward as he endeavors to have his own kingdom.

4. Hotaru Tachibana from Aoharu x Machinegun

Hotaru Tachibana has strong "masculine" traits, like wanting to fight evil and picking fights with delinquents, as well as wanting to protect her best friend's integrity.

This does't mean she's not caring and cheerful and in certain situations, even girlishly shy. She also endures a lot, both physically and mentally, like others on the list, she's certainly a tough cookie.

3. Haruhi Fujioka from Ouran High School Host Club

The beauty of Haruhi Fujioka is that she is perfectly comfortable in her skin, and doesn't believe that gender dictates one's life choices.

In fact, she doesn't correct the boys when they mistake her gender, and while it may be because of her debt, it just doesn't seem to be a big deal for her at all. She knows what women want and she can be a perfect gentleman at the same time, making her a hit as a host.

2. Hange Zoe from Attack on Titan

Hange is one of the most memorable and intriguing characters in Attack on Titan. While Hange has no official gender in the AOT manga, she is a female in the anime, so we'll be referring to her as she in this article.

Like others in this list, Hange has an above average intelligence and an androgynous look. She also balances opposite traits, like being a scientist who does anything for knowledge, while at the same time feeling sympathy for her Titan test subjects.

1. Haruka Tenoh from Sailor Moon

Haruka is Sailor Uranus and the girlfriend of Sailor Neptune, though in the English dub they made them cousins. Haruka finds the perfect balance once again, a "masculine" strong and protective personality, and a "feminine" sensitivity.

Also, we can't ignore that she's constantly confused for a gorgeous man when in a suit, but can rock a dress and the sailor uniform just as comfortably. She can make any man or woman fall for her, and who can blame them?