History Main / AllAmazonsWantHercules

* As mentioned in Comic Books above, Maxima also pursued Superman in [[SupermanTheAnimatedSeries the Dini-verse]]. At the end of that episode, she got over Superman and set her sights on {{Lobo}}!

* It stretches both the definition of "Amazon" and the definition of "Hercules", but DragonAge resident darkmagicgirl Morrigan, while not physically imposing by any means, is a strong willed, domineering, {{Darwinist}} who absolutely hates the concept of people submitting their wills to others. However, there are two people in the game she expresses sexual attraction to. [[TheStoic Sten]], the [[OurGiantsAreBigger qunari]] warrior who could break her in half like a tooth pick, and a male Gray Warden. While the specifics of the Warden's physical characteristics are for the player to decide, as is his personality, in general he is portrayed as a strong willed, take-charge person with a commanding presence. A figurative Hercules if not a literal one.

* ''{{Firefly}}'' devotes an entire episode to subverting this, and establishing that Zoe is firmly devoted to her geeky husband and does not, nor has ever, felt any attraction to Mal.
** Wash may be a geeky NonActionGuy, but he is a "semi-muscular" man, not a weakling, and he did seem to have a better physique than Mal. (though that may just be because he's played by Alan Tudyk.)
*** And, she has shown herself to be turned on by his top-notch flying skills. This could either enforce her attraction to his geekiness, or be evidence that if he wasn't superior at ''something'' she wouldn't find him sexy, depending on how you see it.

* Parodied in ''{{Futurama}}'' in "Amazon Women In the Mood", when the women of Amazonia not only attempt to execute the Hercules-like egomaniac through vigorous sex, but find the wimpy and tiny green-skinned alien to be most attractive. Of course, they don't submit. (The Amazons don't submit, that is. Zapp and Fry both do submit to the Amazons, even knowing that they risk going OutWithABang, because [[ImAManICantHelpIt they're men and can't help it]].)

* In the animated film ''[[HeavyMetal Heavy Metal]]'', [[spoiler: Den is a 98 pound weakling voiced by John Candy. Sent to an alternate dimension, he transforms into a bald, muscle-bound, loin-cloth-wearing [[ActionHero Action Hero]], "with his dork hanging out." Den joins a small raid against an evil queen's palace only to blunder into the queen in the dark. When the lights come on, he is clearly grabbing her (very much uncovered) breasts. The queen doesn't mind; a few seconds of animated sex later, she proclaims Den her messiah. About par for female characters in that movie.]]

** Whether the Chinese Amazons gender-twist this trope to "All Herculeses Want Amazons" is unknown. Mousse, a male Chinese Amazon, is most certainly attracted to Shampoo, and being that he is [[BlindWithoutEm comedically poor of vision]], it seems to be that it's her combat expertise that drew him to her. Unfortunately for him, when he challenged her to a marriage match (they were only three years old at the time), she beat him utterly. It's not known whether or not he's tried it again since, but Cologne (who, admittedly, is also Shampoo's great-grandmother and doesn't like Mousse, particularly compared to Ranma Saotome) insists that his initial loss means he can't ever win Shampoo by that method. The fact he's stronger then she is now doesn't really mean all that much, as it's heavily implied that Mousse could never bring himself to really hurt her, and so she will always be able to beat him.

* In ''FullMetalAlchemist'', Izumi Curtis is an [[WaifFu extremely skilled martial artist]] capable of taking down soldiers and also a first-rate alchemist. Her husband? That would be [[HugeGuyTinyGirl Sieg Curtis]], a muscular MightyGlacier the size of a bear.

Also see TheRedSonja. Related to TheWorfEffect or FauxActionGirl (depending on how powerful the women really are). See FemaleSuccessIsFamily for how a couple like this would be treated.

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* Amazon-like Kagura from ''{{Inuyasha}}'' to Sesshomaru, one of the strongest people in the series.
* Shampoo's Chinese Amazon tribe in ''[[RanmaOneHalf Ranma 1/2]]'' qualifies with the law that [[TheRedSonja a warrior must marry any man who manages to defeat her]]. In addition to being the law, Shampoo genuinely loves Ranma and became head over heels for him after he managed to defeat her in battle.
** Whether the Chinese Amazons gender-twist this trope to "All Herculeses Want Amazons" is unknown. Mousse, a male Chinese Amazon, is most certainly attracted to Shampoo, and being that he is [[BlindWithoutEm comedically poor of vision]], it seems to be that it's her combat expertise that drew him to her. Unfortunately for him, when he challenged her to a marriage match (they were only three years old at the time), she beat him utterly. It's not known whether or not he's tried it again since, but Cologne (who, admittedly, is also Shampoo's great-grandmother and doesn't like Mousse, particularly compared to Ranma Saotome) insists that his initial loss means he can't ever win Shampoo by that method. The fact he's stronger then she is now doesn't really mean all that much, as it's heavily implied that Mousse could never bring himself to really hurt her, and so she will always be able to beat him.
** Speaking of which, Kuno also seems to be a gender-reversal of this trope: his actions heavily imply that the reason why he is so attracted to Akane (and, later, Ranma's girl form) is because they are martial artists strong enough to handle him with ease.
* There's a pretty classic example in a recent ''OnePiece'' arc, where Luffy winds up on Amazon Lily, an island of badass women almost totally oblivious to the ''existence'' of an opposite sex ruled over by one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the ridiculously gorgeous Boa Hancock; a [[KickTheDog puppy-kicking]] VainSorceress who despises men and has the power to [[TakenForGranite turn people to stone using their own impure thoughts]]. This being a shounen manga, Luffy gets his Hero on in a big way and Hancock winds up falling for him. Interestingly, [[ChasteHero Luffy not only doesn't reciprocate such feelings, he's barely aware she has them. Even after seeing her topless]] ''[[ChasteHero twice]]'' [[ChasteHero and the second time complaining because he expected food instead.]] [[LampshadeHanging Lampshaded]] in that former Empress Nyon implies that this happens to ''every'' Empress of Amazon Lily eventually, and subverted somewhat because it's implied that it's killed them all except for Nyon, and now Hancock (who was dying but recovered as soon as she had the chance to help Luffy and stay with him a bit longer) because they were all too stubborn to act on their lovesickness.
** Another major subversion is not only Hancock stronger than Luffy, it isn't his 'manly' traits that attracted her to him in the first place. It was his empathy, chastity (being able to resist her charms), and his general affability. In this case it was more like all Amazons end up with Hercules because they're the only ones capable of surviving long enough to show they're not complete dicks.
*** Also punched a World Noble in the face. [[spoiler: She was captured, enslaved, and tortured by them when she was young.]]
* Might be either played straight or averted in ''AngelDensetsu'', depending on your take. Kitano, after all, ''is'' [[LightningBruiser pretty strong]]. On the other hand, we have two AxCrazy WaifFu practitioners hitting on an ActualPacifist.
* Possibly used in GateKeepers, where [[spoiler: CuteBruiser Kaoru]] seems to be attracted to [[spoiler: Choutarou aka Bancho]] when [[spoiler: he develops his own Gate Ability, the Gate of Solid Crush - which happens to be similar to Kaoru's Gate of Combat.]]
* In ''FullMetalAlchemist'', Izumi Curtis is an [[WaifFu extremely skilled martial artist]] capable of taking down soldiers and also a first-rate alchemist. Her husband? That would be [[HugeGuyTinyGirl Sieg Curtis]], a muscular MightyGlacier the size of a bear.
* Ku Fei in ''MahouSenseiNegima'' will only allow Negi to kiss her if he can beat her in a fight, though she settles for an arm-wrestling match since time is pressing. Afterward, she "jokes" that now he'll have to marry her. On more than one occasion, Negi's reduced her to a semi-coherent puddle by displaying how strong he's become.

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** Wash may be a geeky NonActionGuy, but he is a "semi-muscular" man, not a weakling, and he did seem to have a better physique than Mal.

** Wonder Woman also subverted the trope with her most recent boyfriend when she kisses him from a position of dominace (dipping him over her arm) they both agree they prefer it that way. The relationship doesn't last though.

* Might be either played straight or averted in ''AngelDensetsu'', depending on your take. Kitano, after all, ''is'' [[LightningBruiser pretty strong]]. On the other hand, we have two AxCrazy WaifFu pratictioners hitting on an ActualPacifist.

* It stretches both the definition of "Amazon" and the definition of "Hercules", but DragonAge resident darkmagicgirl Morrigan, while not physically imposing by any means, is a strong willed, domineering, {{Darwinist}} who absolutely hates the concept of people submitting their wills to others. However, there are two people in the game she expresses sexual attraction to. [[TheStoic Sten]], the [[OurGiantsAreBigger qunari]] warrior who could break her in half like a tooth pick, and a male Gray Warden. While the specifics of the Warden's physical characterestics are for the player to decide, as is his personality, in general he is potrayed as a strong willed, take-charge person with a commanding presence. A figurative Hercules if not a literal one.

** Whether the Chinese Amazons gender-twist this trope to "All Hercules Want Amazons" is unknown. Mousse, a male Chinese Amazon, is most certainly attracted to Shampoo, and being that he is [[BlindWithoutEm comedically poor of vision]], it seems to be that it's her combat expertise that drew him to her. Unfortunately for him, when he challenged her to a marriage match (they were only three years old at the time), she beat him utterly. It's not known whether or not he's tried it again since, but Cologne (who, admittedly, is also Shampoo's great-grandmother and doesn't like Mousse, particularly compared to Ranma Saotome) insists that his initial loss means he can't ever win Shampoo by that method. The fact he's stronger then she is now doesn't really mean all that much, as it's heavily implied that Mousse could never bring himself to really hurt her, and so she will always be able to beat him.
** Cologne also outright states something that is often implied in case of this trope, and while it might [[JustifiedTrope justify]] it also has its own UnfortunateImplications: the Amazons wants strong husbands, because that way they ensure they get strong ''daughters''. A woman's purpose is assumed to be to produce kids, and she must ensure her kids get a good future. If you are a [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy proud warrior race gal]], this will of course include them being strong and good at fighting.

* It might not fit, but - [[SheHulk Jennifer Walters]], as HotAmazon as they come, had a long-standing crush on the MarvelUniverse take on Hercules.

* It stretches both the definition of "Amazon" and the definition of "Hercules", but DragonAge resident darkmagicgirl Morrigan, while not physically imposing by any means, is a strong willed, domineering, {{Darwinest}} who absolutely hates the concept of people submitting their wills to others. However, there are two people in the game she expresses sexual attraction to. [[TheStoic Sten]], the [[OurGiantsAreBigger qunari]] warrior who could break her in half like a tooth pick, and a male Gray Warden. While the specifics of the Warden's physical characterestics are for the player to decide, as is his personality, in general he is potrayed as a strong willed, take-charge person with a commanding presence. A figurative Hercules if not a literal one.

Also see TheRedSonja. Related to TheWorfEffect or FauxActionGirl (depending on how powerful the women really are). See FemaleSuccessIsFamily for how a couple like this would be treated

* Might be either played straight or averted in ''AngelDensetsu'', depending on your take. Kitano, after all, ''is'' [[LightningBruiser pretty strong]]. Otoh we have two AxCrazy WaifFu pratictioners hitting on an ActualPacifist.

** It's also slightly subverted in that she doesn't fall for his manly charm, but rather his [[SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan honest, humble, and kind personality]].

* There's a pretty classic example in a recent ''OnePiece'' arc, where Luffy winds up on Amazon Lily, an island of badass women almost totally oblivious to the ''existence'' of an opposite sex ruled over by the ridiculously gorgeous Shichibukai Boa Hancock, a [[KickTheDog puppy-kicking]] VainSorceress who despises men and has the power to [[TakenForGranite turn people to stone using their own impure thoughts]]. This being a shounen manga, Luffy gets his Hero on in a big way and Hancock winds up falling for him. Interestingly, [[ChasteHero Luffy not only doesn't reciprocate such feelings, he's barely aware she has them. Even after seeing her topless]] ''[[ChasteHero twice]]'' [[ChasteHero and the second time complaining because he expected food instead.]] [[LampshadeHanging Lampshaded]] in that former Empress Nyon implies that this happens to ''every'' Empress of Amazon Lily eventually, and subverted somewhat because it's implied that it's killed them all except for Nyon, and now Hancock (who was dying but recovered as soon as she had the chance to help Luffy and stay with him a bit longer) because they were all too stubborn to act on their lovesickness.

* In {{Discworld}} by Terry Prachett. Liessa Wyrmbidder and Hrun the barbarian in ''The Colour of Magic''.

* In one of the last ''Abbott and Costello'' movies, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheBox Abbott and Costello Go To Mars]] (well, Venus, actually) Lou falls in love with the Amazonian Queen of Venus, a love she reciprocates... until his inability to keep his hands off of her subjects, and his cohorts' foolish attempt at staging a palace revolt, gets them all shipped back to Earth.

* In the legends of Alexander the Great, it's often said that the Amazon Queen invited him on a 'state visit' solely to get it on with him. It doesn't mention exactly who or where the Amazons are, unfortunately...

* In ''Discworld'' by Terry Prachett. Liessa Wyrmbidder and Hrun the barbarian in the Colour of Magic.

* As mentioned in Comic Books above, Maxima also pursued Superman in [[SupermanTheAnimatedSeries the Dini-verse]]. At the end of that episode, she got over Superman and set her sights on Lobo!

* In one of the last [[Abbott and Costello]] movies, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheBox Abbott and Costello Go To Mars]] (well, Venus, actually) Lou falls in love with the Amazonian Queen of Venus, a love she reciprocates... until his inability to keep his hands off of her subjects, and his cohorts' foolish attempt at staging a palace revolt, gets them all shipped back to Earth.