Anime is full of various warriors, but none are quite as intriguing as assassins. They aren't as flashy as some of anime's best fighters, but it's their sneakiness and subtlety that truly packs a punch. Female assassins, in particular, create the beloved femme fatale archetype that destroys the worn-out damsel in distress trope.
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Some of anime's best female assassins look unassuming or even completely innocent at first, but anyone who dares disrespect them is in for a rude awakening. Whether they wield blades, guns, or magical powers, people shouldn't underestimate or disregard these female assassins.
Updated on May 23, 2023 by Tom Steel: Assassins continue to be a fun class of sneaky characters in anime. Whether they have already mastered stealth, reflexes, and deadly accuracy, or learn to embrace these skills during their given anime, assassins in their prime can make anyone else look like amateurs.
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Some of anime's best female assassins look unassuming or even completely innocent at first, but anyone who dares disrespect them is in for a rude awakening. Whether they wield blades, guns, or magical powers, people shouldn't underestimate or disregard these female assassins.
Updated on May 23, 2023 by Tom Steel: Assassins continue to be a fun class of sneaky characters in anime. Whether they have already mastered stealth, reflexes, and deadly accuracy, or learn to embrace these skills during their given anime, assassins in their prime can make anyone else look like amateurs.
- 5/23/2023
- by CBR Staff
- CBR
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