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While the traditional image of a samurai is male-led, "onna-musha" (female warriors) did exist. These women were trained in martial arts (particularly the naginata ) to defend their households and sometimes fought alongside men in battle.

Though different from Kiku, Yamato identifies as the male samurai Kozuki Oden. While some fans debate the nuances of this identity, it represents another high-profile intersection of samurai status and gender non-conformity. Historical Context: Gender and the Samurai Class samurai shemale

A high-ranking hero and skilled swordsman, Okamaitachi is a transgender woman who uses her air-blade techniques with "the heart of a maiden". While the traditional image of a samurai is

Perhaps the most prominent example, Kikunojo (or Kiku) is a skilled samurai from the Land of Wano. While biologically male, she explicitly identifies as a "maiden at heart" ( While some fans debate the nuances of this

Modern media often uses the "samurai" archetype to tell stories of gender transition and identity: