The depiction of gender identity in anime often uses distinct terminology and tropes:
Literally translating to "male daughter," this term refers to male-assigned characters who look and act indistinguishably from girls. While the Dere Types Wiki notes they are often designed as female characters who "just happen to be male," modern perspectives increasingly view the term as a self-identifier for gender expression.
Influences from traditional arts like Kabuki (men playing female roles) and the all-female Takarazuka Revue (women playing male roles) have deeply influenced the "girl prince" trope seen in series like Princess Knight and Revolutionary Girl Utena .