Juuni Kokuki is an anime which will feel like looking into a mirror for most women.  

The protagonist, Youko Nakajima, is not just a character; she represents all of us who have felt like we didn’t belong anywhere. With her red hair marking her as ‘different’, she faces struggles that many of us do as women – bullied, isolated, and longing for acceptance. 

The thing that makes Juuni Kokuki special is that the anime doesn’t leave Youko in that place of weakness. Instead, we watch her grow, just like we have grown in our respective lives.  

Throughout the series, we can observe that Youko learns to embrace her uniqueness, stand up for herself, and shape her own destiny. She relays empowering messages throughout the series, one of them being, “I do not need a scabbard to sheathe my mind”. 

We see a reflection of the beauty, grace, and strength in her that defines the experience of many women. 

Seeing her overcome her struggles and accept herself for who she is felt like a victory for her fans. 

This anime celebrates the diversity of womanhood. It doesn’t just focus on one type of woman but shows a mixture of everything that tells us what being a woman is. 

From Youko’s journey to the stories of other female characters, Juuni Kokuki is a reminder that every woman is unique, with her own strengths, flaws, struggles, and dreams. 

Juuni Kokuki is an isekai (fantasy anime), however, the message it tries to convey is real. 

A series that speaks to the heart of what it means to be a woman, Juuni Kokuki is a powerful reminder of everything that womanhood means.