The history of LGBTQ characters in popular media has unfortunately been weak for decades, especially in comparison to straight and cisgender characters. Most of the time, queer characters are not included in popular narratives, and if they are, they are often not portrayed in the best light. This is especially true for genderqueer characters, which includes those who identify as non-binary, gender-fluid or agender, of which most media is lacking for them; however, that is beginning to change, as seen with these characters, which have been confirmed to be genderqueer, or their creators have not included a gender identity for the character.

Loki, Loki (Marvel Comics)

The trickster brother of Thor is both bisexual and gender-fluid, and writer Al Ewing confirms Loki's sexuality and gender with Insider. "Loki is bi," Ewing states, "he'll shift between genders as well." His shape-shifting abilities allow Loki to fluctuate on the gender spectrum with ease. He can adopt both masculine and feminine features, which is evident in the comics, and references to Loki's gender fluidity are integrated into the storyline, with the character presenting as a man sometimes and as a woman other times.

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Zoe Hange, Attack on Titan

Hange looking at something in Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan, the manga, introduces fans to Hange Zoë, and among fans, Hange's gender is a highly debated topic. They wonder whether Hange is meant to be a non-binary character, since Hange's gender is never explicitly made known. Even though Hange's pronouns are "she" in English translations of the anime, that doesn't necessarily make Hange cisgender, especially with the creator of the series, Hajime Isayama, instructing Kodansha Comics to omit any gender in regards to Hange and stating that Hange's gender is up to interpretation to readers, so fans assume she is non-binary because of this.

Double Trouble, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power has been praised for its inclusion of queer characters, and Double Trouble is one of them. Double Trouble is a non-binary shapeshifter, who can transform themselves into anyone they see. The idea of shapeshifting is one that many non-binary/genderqueer people may relate to. The voice actor for Double Trouble, Jacob Tobia, who is non-binary themselves, says in an interview with Out that, "It's really cool to play a character with the skill set that trans and nonbinary folks have: navigating the world and shaping how we're putting on ourselves often to survive or to get by."

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Janet, The Good Place

Janet The Good Place

In The Good Place, Janet is somewhat of an anthropomorphic Siri, who resides in a place that is supposed to be like heaven. Janet presents as feminine and uses she/her pronouns; although, she states in Season 3, Episode 12 that she is not a girl. In fact, she takes every opportunity to correct people when they misgender her. Her frequently-used catchphrase, "I am not a girl," is subtle queer-coding that even the actress, Darcy Carden, has noted, and both Carden and the show's creator, Mike Schur, unofficially concluded that Janet is agender. What's great about a character like Janet is that she illustrates how someone can present femme, use she/her pronouns and not identify as female, nor does she have to identify with a gender.

Danny the Street, Doom Patrol

Comic book panel of Danny the Street spelling the words "Hello, Sara."

While the DC universe is full of wild and outrageous characters, rarely do fans get to see queer superheroes, but Danny the Street of Doom Patrol is the exception. Danny is exactly what his name is; he's a street. However, his street is so more than just a concrete mile-long slab; he is the most unique portrayal of a genderqueer character in popular media. His queer coding can be seen throughout the street shops, which contain a mix of traditionally "masculine" or "feminine" stores. Danny also is used by the show to introduce important topics such as sexuality, individuality and staying true to oneself. This has to be the most eccentric character in the DC universe, and his genderqueer-ness is part of what makes him so amazing.

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Blanche, Pokemon Go

Blanche, a character in the game Pokemon Go, has long been speculated by fans to be non-binary. This is due to the fact that the game, nor their official social media accounts, have referred to Blanche by gender pronouns. Despite this, the game and social media accounts provide pronouns for every other character. Although there is no official statement from The Pokemon Company, the consensus among observant fans is that Blanche is non-binary.

Eleodie Maracavanya, Star Wars: Aftermath

The Star Wars canon spans a multitude of films, TV series, video games, comics and novels. In the novel Aftermath: Life Debt, readers are introduced to the first non-binary character in the Star Wars universe, Eleodie Maracavanya, a human pirate ruler. Maracavanya is of an undisclosed gender separate from male or female. Eleodie uses zhe/zher pronouns, occasionally using he/him or she/her. The introduction of this non-binary character is monumental for the Star Wars universe, and hopefully zhe will be incorporated into their other canon media.

Media still has a long way to go as far as genderqueer representation is concerned, but it is encouraging to see these characters finally being part of the narrative. Giving audiences a diverse range of characters with different sexualities and gender identities is so important in effecting change and giving a voice to underrepresented populations.

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