The animation industry is moving away from caricatures toward "inclusive design." This involves:

Shows like Stop!! Hibari-kun! (one of the earliest examples) paved the way for more nuanced modern portrayals in series like Wandering Son (Hōurō Musuko) , which is widely praised for its sensitive and realistic depiction of two transgender pre-teens navigating puberty and social transition.

Ensuring that Asian and transgender individuals are in the "room where it happens" to provide lived-perspective.