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* ''Anime/BlackLagoon''... [[http://img14.deviantart.net/0a75/i/2013/174/c/2/revy_by_vi0r-d6ad265.png Revy]] plus [[WhoWearsShortShorts short shorts]] equals a whole lot of male drooling.

* ''Franchise/DragonBall'': In the original ''Manga/DragonBall'' Bulma was first introduced in her pink mini-skirt that showed off her shapely legs and Launch wears tiny [[WhoWearsShortShorts short shorts]] that show off her gams as well. Later in [[Anime/DragonBallZ Z]] we get Maron in {{Filler}} who’s the subject to a lot of MaleGaze [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTsKN6SECc7Nuy4gxuYXgTCSDJV8yRwIBgjMA&usqp=CAU a lot of it focused on her legs]], Android 18 and Videl also wear a lot outfits designed to draw attention to their legs as well.

* Many an ''Anime/OsomatsuSan'' fan believes that [[GenderInvertedTrope Karamatsu]] has nice legs. He has a habit of crossing his legs in a dramatic fashion and has worn [[WhoWearsShortShorts shorts]] and other outfits that [[FemaleGaze show a good amount of leg]].

* ''Manga/TokyoGhoul'' has Touka Kirishima, who initially [[WhoWearsShortShorts wears short shorts]] that emphasise her legs. They're also quite useful as they assist her in battle.

** Many of Nami's outfits feature either shorts or a DangerouslyShortSkirt e.g [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQVK5ZS-1hgwy6c10IK9R6hYGKjHQ_PqxLtGA&usqp=CAU her Water Seven outfit]].

* Maya in ''Anime/OccultAcademy'' has a lot of emphasis on her legs, particularly when she's wearing her white dress with a DangerouslyShortSkirt, complete with ZettaiRyouiki.

** As a floor dancer, [[LipstickLesbian Ayako's]] legs are also given frequent focus for their shapeliness and because of the [[DangerouslyShortSkirt skintight mini-skirt]] and [[CombatStilettos high-heeled stilettos]] she wears as part of her uniform. But her legs aren't just for providing eye candy, they're an integral part of [[DanceBattler her fighting style]].

** ''Anime/DragonBallThePathToPower'' was even more blatant with this in regards to Bulma. As seen during Goku’s fight with Yamcha, the camera takes time to focuses on [[https://i.imgur.com/m1xQFo8_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium Bulma’s legs]] while she’s temporarily knocked out.

** Jolyne Cujoh from ''[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureStoneOcean Stone Ocean]]'' regularly wears either mini-skirts or leggings ([[SkirtOverSlacks sometimes both]]) to show off her shapely legs.

** Trish Una from ''[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureGoldenWind Golden Wind]'' wears a long skirt with a slit specifically designed to show off her legs.

** Trish Una from ''[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureVentoAureo Vento Aureo]]'' wears a long skirt with a slit specifically designed to show off her legs.

* Hyouta Ashikaga of the ''Pretty Boy Detective Club'' is a track and field runner, well aware that his most attractive feature is his shapely legs. His school uniform is modified so that he wears short shorts, he cannot seem to stop posing with his legs, and [[PunnyName even his last name]] carries the kanji for "leg".

* ''Anime/DeltoraQuest'', [[https://www.rightstufanime.com/images/productImages/9781612620145_manga-Deltora-Quest-Graphic-Novel-8.jpg?resizeid=3&resizeh=600&resizew=600 Jasmine]]... with some ZettaiRyouiki on her left leg, which had Lief hooked on her all the way to end of the series.

* The ''Anime/{{Pokemon}}'' anime has quite a bit of this. Notably Officer Jenny, who wears a miniskirt which shows off those lovely legs of hers. Jessie of Team Rocket almost always has her nice pair exposed too, coupled with thigh highs.

* Several characters in ''Manga/AhMyGoddess'' have shapely legs, most notably Hagall who's got a ShowgirlSkirt to show them off with.

* ''Manga/MonsterMusume'': Kimito, in an omake, reveals to his harem that [[HasAType he actually likes legs]], which is [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments hilarious]] as, being {{monster girl}}s, they're kinda lacking in human legs. Three volumes later, an [[SpiderPeople arachne]] appears and he comments on how they are her best feature.

* ''Anime/YuGiOh'', Anzu Mazaki/Tea Gardner has legs that put almost every female cast member and Duel Monster in subsequent spin-offs to shame. Not only does she wear shorts and miniskirts, she also wears thigh-high leggings to emphasize them.'

* ''LightNovel/OokamiSan'''s title character's legs are frequently focused on and there are a lot of opportunities to show them off due to her ActionGirl status. Ookami, herself, is actually a punch girl, however.

* ''Anime/YuGiOh'', Anzu Mazaki/Tea Gardner has legs that put almost every female cast member and Duel Monster in subsequent spin-offs to shame. Not only does she wear shorts and miniskirts, she also wears thigh-high leggings to emphasize them.'

* In ''Anime/DragonBall'' Bulma was first introduced in her pink mini-skirt that showed off her shapely legs and Launch wears tiny [[WhoWearsShortShorts short shorts]] that show off her gams as well. Later in [[Anime/DragonBallZ Z]] we get Maron in {{Filler}} who’s the subject to a lot of MaleGaze [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTsKN6SECc7Nuy4gxuYXgTCSDJV8yRwIBgjMA&usqp=CAU a lot of it focused on her legs]], Android 18 and Videl also wear a lot outfits designed to draw attention to their legs as well.

* ''Manga/DailyLifeWithMonsterGirl'': Kimito, in an omake, reveals to his harem that [[HasAType he actually likes legs]], which is [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments hilarious]] as, being {{monster girl}}s, they're kinda lacking in human legs. Three volumes later, an [[SpiderPeople arachne]] appears and he comments on how they are her best feature.

* In ''VideoGame/FatalFury TheMovie'', Kim Kaphwan's wife Myeung Suk was introduced [[MaleGaze legs first]]. Sorta justified as she was with their youngest son Jae Hoon, who was a little kid back then and barely reached up to his mother's hips. There’s also [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRMhj2GfJm_ZQtdLXsDWZYX73bLAG648uaKRw&usqp=CAU Mai]] although her legs are the [[WardrobeMalfunction least]] [[GettingCrapPastTheRadar risqué]] thing about her depiction in the movie.

** Although not as prominent as Mirko, the Class-1A girls tend to get a lot focus on their legs whilst wearing their school uniforms (or cheerleader outfits). Momo in particular has a LeotardOfPower as her Hero outfit that beautifully [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT2MWRcE4_tRucJvCohptMcQReYH3kDKKohqA&usqp=CAU displays her stems]], there’s also [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/bokunoheroacademia/images/7/7c/Ochaco_Uraraka%27s_New_Hero_Costume_Color.png/revision/latest?cb=20200304185357 Uraraka]] whose hero costume draws attention to her hips as well as [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/bokunoheroacademia/images/1/14/Chapter_58.png/revision/latest?cb=20190527161932 Mina]] whose thighs the author describes as “healthy” (justified since she loves breakdancing).

* A surprising example comes from ''Manga/ASilentVoice'' as the heroine Shouko has her rather shapely legs get [[https://i.imgur.com/0mZWv2R_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium a lot]] [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c1/ed/f7/c1edf74ea5d71e1c4a36a7bccd890050.gif of attention]] when she’s grown up. Even the [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSCtHgu0GjpLRyHHdYWrEp4xx95Qos7mcAS1A&usqp=CAU promotional art]] for the film seems to highlight them.

* In ''VideoGame/FatalFury TheMovie'', Kim Kaphwan's wife Myeung Suk was introduced [[MaleGaze legs first]]. Sorta justified as she was with their youngest son Jae Hoon, who was a little kid back then and barely reached up to his mother's hips.

** Lisa Lisa from ''[[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventureBattleTendency Battle Tendency]]'', a trait that gets [[SexyWalk shown off a lot]].

* ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'': Has the Pro Hero Mirko, who has large, muscular legs thanks to her Quirk, which she shows off by wearing a leotard and thigh-high boots. Due to her being a KickChick because of her superstrong legs, panels often are framed [[MaleGaze with her legs in focus]].
* Subverted in ''Manga/NegativeHeroAndDemonGeneral'': When Renee is clearly distraught at being in a fetishy-maid outfit that stops above the knee, Hyoudor sews a proper one and puts it on her in a few seconds.

** Many of Nami's outfits feature either shorts or a DangerouslyShortSkirt.

** Sanji can be also considered a RareMaleExample since he fights with powerful legs all the time, though like Blue Gilly and other male examples he has hairy shins which tends not be associated with this trope.

** Charlotte Smoothie's debut appearance has the MaleGaze firmly planted on her [[StatuesqueStunner huge]], shapely legs. Ditto for her sister Cinnamon which is natural since since they from the Longleg Tribe who actively invoke this trope, they even tattoo their gams.

* ''Manga/UchiNoMusumeNiTeODasuNa'': Mei's are the hottest pair in the series. As in, shapely and thick thighed, with muscled calves. Plus, she's got [[HartmanHips the hips]] and rear end to match. You'll be seeing them in nearly all of her scenes.

** Lisa Lisa from ''Manga/BattleTendency'', a trait that gets [[SexyWalk shown off a lot]].
** Mariah from ''Manga/StardustCrusaders'' gets many comments from the Crusaders on her legs, with them at one point even attempting to use this trait to identify her.
** Trish Una from ''Manga/GoldenWind'' wears a long skirt with a slit specifically designed to show off her legs.
** Jolyne Cujoh from ''Manga/StoneOcean'' regularly wears either mini-skirts or leggings ([[SkirtOverSlacks sometimes both]]) to show off her shapely legs.

* ''Webcomic/AxisPowersHetalia'': China is a rare [[DudeLooksLikeALady male example]], particularly in the anime version which gives special attention to [[http://68.media.tumblr.com/97a503cd2c8b91898ead7a65c69ba91/tumblr_na12htcE3v1rqyue3o1_1280.jpg how attractive]] ''[[MrFanservice his]]'' are.

* Kate Takayama from ''LightNovel/BokuWaTomodachiGaSukunai'' utilizes this trope largely due to her short nun outfit which barely covers her legs.

** Trish Una from ''Manga/VentoAureo'' wears a long skirt with a slit specifically designed to show off her legs.

* ''Anime/YuGiOh'', Anzu Mazaki/Tea Gardner has legs that put almost every female cast member and Duel Monster in subsequent spin-offs to shame. Not only does she wear shorts and miniskirts, she also wears thigh-high leggings to emphasize them.'
* It's pretty hard to not have great legs when you are a female soldier of the military in ''Manga/AttackOnTitan''. Years of hard military workout along with the uniform that is long boots, tight pants and leather straps do help a lot.
* A [[AuthorAppeal common trait]] of Mental Models in ''Manga/ArpeggioOfBlueSteel'' are long, shapely legs. [[BreakoutCharacter Takao]] and [[IronLady Kongou]] are particular standouts.

* Nanako Misonou from ''Manga/OniisamaE''. The series isn't exactly known for its {{fanservice}}, but there's still quite the focus on Nanako's very long and slim legs.

** [[FriendlyRivalry Yuka and Satomi]] both fight with their legs and [[FetishFuel feet]] ''bare''. Their legs are naturally toned, due to years of martial arts training. Yuka's are even displayed prominently in the anime's cover art (which is used for the page image).

** [[FriendlyRivalry Yuka and Satomi]] both fight with their legs and [[FootFocus feet]] ''bare''. Their legs are naturally toned, due to years of martial arts training. Yuka's are even displayed prominently in the anime's cover art (which is used for the page image).