Star vs. the Forces of Evil

Original characters; no established or source characters to swap.

Star is a powerful, quirky female lead, but male characters like Marco are competent and well-rounded, not mocked as a message.

• Star is a magical warrior princess
• Marco Diaz is a capable martial-artist co-lead

The series notably features an on-screen same-sex background kiss during a concert scene and includes Queen Moon-era diverse couples, a milestone moment for Disney animation.

• A background same-sex kiss shown during a concert crowd scene
• Various same-sex couples shown in crowd moments

Diverse ensemble in a fantastical multiverse setting where it fits naturally.

• The Diaz family is Latino

Largely comedic adventure; later arcs touch on monster-discrimination themes but folded into story.

• Monster vs. Mewman prejudice plotline in later seasons

No notable anti-masculinity or anti-West framing.

Original IP with no prior source material.