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"I love the kind of woman that can kick my ass."
— Spike, Cowboy Bebop
"She's a fine woman. She's a lot better than those noble girls who only know how to dress up. It's hard to find a woman you can trust to watch your back on the battlefield."
— Guts, commenting on Casca, Berserk
"Modern boys want girls that are strong and dependable."
— Saori, Girls und Panzer
"Damn, you tough chicks really turn me on."
— Mugen after a Groin Attack from a ninja, in Samurai Champloo
Goku: We've both got strong-willed wives, huh?
Vegeta: W-well, you're right. But... I don't dislike that about her.
Goku: Now that you mention it, I like Chi-Chi just fine, too!
Vegeta: It's your Saiyan blood. Saiyan women are all strong-willed like that.
Vegeta: W-well, you're right. But... I don't dislike that about her.
Goku: Now that you mention it, I like Chi-Chi just fine, too!
Vegeta: It's your Saiyan blood. Saiyan women are all strong-willed like that.
Rem: We've received a note that you're violating school regulations.
Ritsuka: What?! I've done no such thing.
Rem: I only know what the letter says. Anything else, I need to look into.
Ritsuka: I haven't gone against school regulations! Who wrote the note? What does it say?
Rem: I'm the one asking the questions here.
Ritsuka: I should get a say in this, too!
Urie: Very good. This butterfly's talking back to you.
Mage: Interesting!
Shiki: How exciting.
Rem: Ritsuka Tachibana. You're quite intriguing.
Ritsuka: What?! I've done no such thing.
Rem: I only know what the letter says. Anything else, I need to look into.
Ritsuka: I haven't gone against school regulations! Who wrote the note? What does it say?
Rem: I'm the one asking the questions here.
Ritsuka: I should get a say in this, too!
Urie: Very good. This butterfly's talking back to you.
Mage: Interesting!
Shiki: How exciting.
Rem: Ritsuka Tachibana. You're quite intriguing.
"I already have someone I've liked since I was little. She's strong-willed and stubborn, but cries a lot. She's weird like that."
— Shinichi explaining to his senior classmate why he's in love with Ran Mouri, Case Closed
"I never knew Hinata was this incredible."
— Naruto Uzumaki being amazed by Hinata's strength and resolve during her duel with Neji, Naruto
Fan Works
"No really. I was in awe of you when you were fighting with Israfel the other day. Your movements were so fluid, so sure, that I did not feel like I was looking at Unit 02, but you. It was incredible," Shinji explains.
"Should I feel 'complimented'?" Asuka asks.
"Hell yes! You're that good. When you spun your Eva about to deliver that axe blow to the half behind you, it was like I was seeing you there, hair flashing behind you and skirt twirling about your legs dramatically. I was a little turned on by it," Shinji says, pausing in his work to savour the memory.
"Pervert," Asuka mutters sarcastically. There was however a small smile on her face.
Shrugging, Shinji says, "Hey, what can I say? I like my women confident, wielding a huge axe, and blood drenched. Ensures they'll be wild in bed."
"Should I feel 'complimented'?" Asuka asks.
"Hell yes! You're that good. When you spun your Eva about to deliver that axe blow to the half behind you, it was like I was seeing you there, hair flashing behind you and skirt twirling about your legs dramatically. I was a little turned on by it," Shinji says, pausing in his work to savour the memory.
"Pervert," Asuka mutters sarcastically. There was however a small smile on her face.
Shrugging, Shinji says, "Hey, what can I say? I like my women confident, wielding a huge axe, and blood drenched. Ensures they'll be wild in bed."
"You know, times have changed. When I was your age, girls impressed boys with a pretty kimono, or an elaborate hairstyle with bejeweled pins. Now they do it by beating the hell out of people."
— Teuchi, Team 8
Everyone's eyes swung to Asuka. Shinji kept his head mostly down, but he too turned his head enough to watch her face closely. He could see a small, tight smile on her lips, and the beat of her pulse in her throat speeding up. He knew what she was going to say already. She'd want to be in the thick of it, winning glory and praise in the heat of battle. She was a fiery, unstoppable valkyrie, dancing in blood and death like a redheaded avatar of Kali... and he trailing right along with her, drawn to her fire even more than he was pushed away by her bloodlust and his own dislike of fighting.
"You think she might be a gamma girl like She-Hulk? That would be so hot!"
— Marcus, Gravity Falls Rule 63
"That woman is as terrifying as she is gorgeous... and let me tell you, if I weren't Happily Married and also physically only thirteen? I would tap that so hard."
— Naruto Uzumaki, I Am NOT Going Through Puberty Again!
You just like people who can kick your ass. You were interested in Sophia at first as a pretty face… but then she broke that chair on that guy's face and then you were in looove.
—Gudmund Hallvarsson to Sigurd/Snotlout, A Thing of Vikings
"More than amazing. She was a straight-up BADASS! YEAH! THAT'S MY GIRLFRIEND!"
"She's a little shy at times, but when she blushes, it just makes her so much more cuter. I used to think she was a little weird, since she used to faint all the time for some reason. She still does, now and again. But she's smart, beautiful, kind, and gentle. She can be really strong, too. She doesn't think she is, but I KNOW she is."
— Naruto Uzumaki on Hinata Hyuga, Naru-Hina Chronicles
Films — Animation
"What a woman!"
— Phoebus after nearly being decapitated by Esmeralda, The Hunchback of Notre Dame
"Woah."
— Kristoff after Anna saves him from a wolf attack by hitting the animal with his lute, Frozen
"You...you fight good."
— Shang talking to Mulan, Mulan
Films — Live Action
"Well, it seems that men like women warriors."
— Princess Jehnna, Conan the Destroyer
"I like my women strong."
— Illya to Gaby, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
I am both frightened... and aroused.
— Sameer after witnessing Diana Prince take out a shooter in a bar, Wonder Woman
Literature
"I have always enjoyed the company of dangerous women. Fortunately for me, many of them seem to enjoy the company of dangerous men."
— Thomas Price, InCryptid
There was something about the sight of a beautiful woman on a powerful motorbike with a sword stuck on the back that had a powerful effect on a certain type of man. So far four traveling salesmen had tried to race her, and bits of Ford Sierra now decorated the crash barriers and bridge supports along forty miles of motorway.
—Good Omens, about War
Live-Action TV
"Have you ever been with a warrior woman?"
— Hoban "Wash" Washburne, Firefly
"If she's Anti-Terrorist, I would not mind being Uncle Terrorist."
Tormund: I have a beauty waiting for me back in Winterfell, if I ever get back there. Yellow hair, blue eyes, tallest woman you've ever seen. Almost as tall as you.
Sandor: (stops to stare at Tormund) Brienne of Tarth...
Tormund: You know her?
Sandor: You're with Brienne of fucking Tarth?
Tormund: Well... not with her yet. But I see the way she looks at me.
Sandor: How does she look at you? Like she wants to carve you up and eat your liver?
Tormund: You do know her!
Sandor: (stops to stare at Tormund) Brienne of Tarth...
Tormund: You know her?
Sandor: You're with Brienne of fucking Tarth?
Tormund: Well... not with her yet. But I see the way she looks at me.
Sandor: How does she look at you? Like she wants to carve you up and eat your liver?
Tormund: You do know her!
— Game of Thrones, "Beyond the Wall"
Erin: Do you have feelings for her?
Jamie: She's a real pain. I mean, she's always trying to tell me what to do. She eats too much, she's opinionated, she never listens and she's constantly making plans for me without consulting me.
Erin: So you do have feelings for her.
Jamie: She's a real pain. I mean, she's always trying to tell me what to do. She eats too much, she's opinionated, she never listens and she's constantly making plans for me without consulting me.
Erin: So you do have feelings for her.
— Blue Bloods, "The Partners"
"I... I just like her so much. You know, she's smart and she's tough and she's just beautiful. She's so beautiful."
— Alex talking about her feelings for Maggie with Kara, Supergirl
"I'm not gonna lie...That was pretty hot."
— Nelly after Bridgette knocks out Kevin with one punch, The Real Husbands of Hollywood
"Strippers do nothing for me. I like a strong, salt of the earth, self-possessed woman at the top of her field. Your Steffi Grafs, your Sheryl Swoopes..."
— Ron Swanson, Parks and Recreation
Worf: (Mighty Roar) That is how the Klingon lures a mate.
Wesley: [Beat] Are you telling me to go yell at Salia?
Worf: No. Men do not roar. Woman roar. Then they hurl heavy objects... [smiles, lost in thought] and claw at you...
Wesley: What does the man do?
Worf: [still smiling] He reads love poetry... [regains his stoicism] He ducks a lot.
Wesley: [Beat] Are you telling me to go yell at Salia?
Worf: No. Men do not roar. Woman roar. Then they hurl heavy objects... [smiles, lost in thought] and claw at you...
Wesley: What does the man do?
Worf: [still smiling] He reads love poetry... [regains his stoicism] He ducks a lot.
Roy: I'm looking for someone. A blonde, likes black leather.
Hoss: Sounds like your type.
Roy: And beats the crap out of guys with a bo staff.
Hoss: That still sounds like your type.
Hoss: Sounds like your type.
Roy: And beats the crap out of guys with a bo staff.
Hoss: That still sounds like your type.
— Arrow, "Broken Dolls"
Newspaper Comics
"Infatuation: up. Intimidation: way up.
—Frazz, after hearing what his crush threatened to do to the school coach
Professional Wrestling
Yeah, she looked so soft
She made me fall so hard
She knocked me for a loop, or two, or three
She's got me seeing stars
One look had me hooked, yeah, the lady's got charm
She melted my heart while she twisted my arm
I got to tell you
She's my favorite playmate but she plays so rough
I think I'm gonna be dead before I get enough
I want to take a breath but I don't want her to let me go!
She made me fall so hard
She knocked me for a loop, or two, or three
She's got me seeing stars
One look had me hooked, yeah, the lady's got charm
She melted my heart while she twisted my arm
I got to tell you
She's my favorite playmate but she plays so rough
I think I'm gonna be dead before I get enough
I want to take a breath but I don't want her to let me go!
— "She's A Knockout" (Takako Inoue's theme), All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling
Video Games
Shu: "Man, she's cute. Bombshell like that sending those Kuri guys to the hospital? I've never met anyone like her before. I might have just fallen for her."
Eddie: So when are you going to tell us how you got hurt?
Ophelia: I'm not.
Eddie: Why?
Ophelia: Because then you wouldn't let me finish the job.
Eddie: No, that's Lars. I like watching you fight.
Ophelia: I'm not.
Eddie: Why?
Ophelia: Because then you wouldn't let me finish the job.
Eddie: No, that's Lars. I like watching you fight.
"Now having an Orc for a wife would be something, yes. Strong and bulky."
— Hogni Red-Arm, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Erend: You know what? When we met, I thought I was a big shot talking to a pretty girl hidden away in the middle of nowhere. Now I see that I was just lucky to get a minute of your time. Try not to forget about me while you're out there changing the world.
Aloy: I'll always have a minute for you. Maybe even two.
Erend: Two? Ha. She likes me.
Aloy: I'll always have a minute for you. Maybe even two.
Erend: Two? Ha. She likes me.
Erron Black: Girls with guns... Always hot.
Sonya Blade: I'll shove 'em up your ass and fire.
Erron Black: Almost always hot.
Sonya Blade: I'll shove 'em up your ass and fire.
Erron Black: Almost always hot.
Erron Black: I stepped put with Nitara before you.
Skarlet: You clearly have a type, Erron.
Erron Black: Just like living dangerously.
Skarlet: You clearly have a type, Erron.
Erron Black: Just like living dangerously.
Don't need an over-achiever (good girls, bad girls, I don't love them)
Bad girls are just bad news (no, you, know, who)
What I'm looking for is a special class of girl who can kick my ass
Need myself a River City Girl!
Bad girls are just bad news (no, you, know, who)
What I'm looking for is a special class of girl who can kick my ass
Need myself a River City Girl!
— "Can't Quit the RCG", River City Girls
Torian: I've been watching you fight. You're a good shot.
Female Bounty Hunter: (Playfully) You've been watching me that closely, and all you noticed is my aim?
Torian: I figured that's the safest thing to compliment. Less chance of getting shot.
Female Bounty Hunter: (Playfully) You've been watching me that closely, and all you noticed is my aim?
Torian: I figured that's the safest thing to compliment. Less chance of getting shot.
Pathetic drivel... The path I've tread is one consumed by conflict. And our first encounter was on the field of battle. Conflict and combat are a regular part of my life. I have no use for weaklings. And she... (flings a golden statuette at Jun, which she catches) is strong.
—Kazuya Mishima, Arcade Mode Ending, Tekken 8
Web Animation
"Lucky Johnny, I'd love to settle down with a lady that has such an impressive resume in kicking ass."
— Boomstick, commenting on Sonya Blade, DEATH BATTLE!
Web Comics
Elan: Isn't she just the bravest?
Roy: Elan, stop swooning over your girlfriend and fight!
Elan: I can do both at the same time, thank you.
Roy: Elan, stop swooning over your girlfriend and fight!
Elan: I can do both at the same time, thank you.
Andre: Hey, beautiful! Is me, you Andre!
Von Pinn: MOVE OR DIE!
Andre: Whoo-hoo! Already mit de sveet tok!
Von Pinn: MOVE OR DIE!
Andre: Whoo-hoo! Already mit de sveet tok!
Web Videos
"Man, why does a chick with a mean right cross turn me on so much?"
—Guts on Casca, Berserk Abridged
"You're gonna gonna ask for my phone number right after a battle? What? Are you turned on by girls who can kick your ass? I mean, same, but..."
— Josh Busker, 64 Things Wrong With Pokémon Gen 2
Western Animation
"You're the smartest, funniest, toughest, buffest, talented-est, incredible-est girl in the world!"
—Bolin to Korra, The Legend of Korra, "The Spirit Of Competition"
"Hey, lady. Wow, you really blowin' me away with your airbending. [pretends to airbend] Ahhh, woo-woosh, psst."
—Bolin to Opal, The Legend of Korra, "The Metal Clan"
Fishmonger: Why, you're the Avatar, ain'tcha?
Korra: Yep, that's me.
Fishmonger: I can't believe it! Mind if I took a picture for my "Wall of Avatars"?
Korra: Well, I'm -uh- kind of in a hurry.
Fishmonger: I-it'll only take a second! Avatar Aang was a big fan of my seaweed wraps, you know, so, I named 'em "Aang Rolls"! Now they're my biggest seller! And they ain't even got fish in 'em! Now, smile!
Fishmonger (after taking the picture) : But if I coulda met any Avatar, [Dreamy.] I'd have to pick Kyoshi. Taking down a shark squid with one hand! Now that's a lady I'd like to get to know!
Korra: Yep, that's me.
Fishmonger: I can't believe it! Mind if I took a picture for my "Wall of Avatars"?
Korra: Well, I'm -uh- kind of in a hurry.
Fishmonger: I-it'll only take a second! Avatar Aang was a big fan of my seaweed wraps, you know, so, I named 'em "Aang Rolls"! Now they're my biggest seller! And they ain't even got fish in 'em! Now, smile!
Fishmonger (after taking the picture) : But if I coulda met any Avatar, [Dreamy.] I'd have to pick Kyoshi. Taking down a shark squid with one hand! Now that's a lady I'd like to get to know!
— The Legend of Korra, "Korra Alone"
"She's so stubborn! It's so irresistible!"
—Cat Noir/Adrien Agreste talking about Ladybug/Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous Ladybug
Mikey: She's [Mona Lisa] like bigger and stronger and probably a better fighter than you!
Raphael: Exactly! What a woman!
Raphael: Exactly! What a woman!
—Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)
"You know what Tina? Strong girls are hot."
—Jimmy Pesto, Jr., Bob's Burgers, "The Belchies"
"Violence! Suddenly she's more attractive."
—King Gripullon describing Princess Mandie, The Fairly OddParents!
"Man, do I dig a woman who can scrap! I think I'm in loooove!" *cue Air Guitar*
—Motor Ed after recovering from being blasted into a wall, Kim Possible
"I think you're foxy when you break things."
— Muscle Man to Starla, Regular Show, "Muscle Woman"
"Whoa! She's like a ninja-kicking angel. I mean, she- she kicks ninjas, but she's an angel."
— Steve's internal thoughts after getting his ass handed to him by Aja, 3Below, "Mind Over Matter"
Janna: Eclipsa knows what she's doing. She's got this.
Globgor: This is true. She is terrifying. I love her so much!
Globgor: This is true. She is terrifying. I love her so much!
— Star vs. the Forces of Evil, "Ready, Aim, Fire"
"You got a strong right [...] Wow! You got a great left, too!"
— Jim, to Claire, Trollhunters, "Claire and Present Danger"
Trixie: Yo! Did you see that?
Jake: Heck, yeah! Rose is totally buff!
Jake: Heck, yeah! Rose is totally buff!
— American Dragon: Jake Long, "Ski Trip"
Launchpad: So, um, cool crash. I don't supposed you'd like to grab a coffee or somethin'.
Penumbra: [Sizes him up] I could destroy you easily.
Launchpad: So, yes?
Penumbra: [Sizes him up] I could destroy you easily.
Launchpad: So, yes?
— DuckTales (2017)
Harley Quinn: Who knew confidence was my kink?
Poison Ivy: Okay, while I'm in there, you and the Bat-Freaks try to stall them off.
Harley Quinn: And you're delegatin'? Ohhhh... I'm gonna need to change my shorts...
Poison Ivy: Okay, while I'm in there, you and the Bat-Freaks try to stall them off.
Harley Quinn: And you're delegatin'? Ohhhh... I'm gonna need to change my shorts...
Flashback Nerd: Jerry, for your own sake, stay away from Beth Sanchez!
Past Jerry: Worst case, she says no.
Flashback Nerd: No Jerry, worst case, she says Yes! She's too much woman for you. Yeah, maybe she'd find your simple naivety endearing, but she's intense! Sooner or later, she'd tear you apart!
Past Jerry: Ah... I'd be lucky to be torn apart by Beth Sanchez.
Past Jerry: Worst case, she says no.
Flashback Nerd: No Jerry, worst case, she says Yes! She's too much woman for you. Yeah, maybe she'd find your simple naivety endearing, but she's intense! Sooner or later, she'd tear you apart!
Past Jerry: Ah... I'd be lucky to be torn apart by Beth Sanchez.
— Rick and Morty, "Bethic Twincest"
Others
Nothing wrong with lovin' a strong, independent woman. Especially if she can kick the ass of that guy that picked on you in high school!
—An e621 user commenting on a muscular furry fighter*
i'm buffgirlsexual
No Sexual Attraction Until You Can Bench Press Me
No Sexual Attraction Until You Can Bench Press Me
