Female Leads Who Fight!- List

Dramas where the FL is not always a damsel in distress and can kick ass by herself. I will comment if dramas have not been fully subbed as this can be sooo frustrating when you start to love a series, but will still include for all y'all fluent people.  Also I have not watched all of these... if you don't think they should be here... let me know!!

*Stars for my fav. kickass heroines.

AThousand_PaperCranes Mai 28, 2019
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  • The Long Ballad

    1. The Long Ballad

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes

    10

    FL is a princess, disguises as a man and sets out on her own path & revenge after something happens to her family. Seriously kick-ass throughout. In the romance genre, but please, I'm fan-girling here.

  • Meu Nome

    2. Meu Nome

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    10

    OMG. If you want grey morals, 100% all in fight scenes and a relentless gritty FL character, look here. 

  • Agentes da Princesa

    3. Agentes da Princesa

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 67 episodes

    10

    * FL is slave who wakes up with no memory and gets thrown into royal politics, while trying to find out her identity. Training sequences & Fighting Scenes throughout, has upper hand 99% time (Except with ML, but thats bc he's a beast) lots of shocked faces lol

  • A Lenda de Fuyao

    4. A Lenda de Fuyao

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 66 episodes

    8.5

    * FL is slave, and wants to leave her sect. Begins martial arts training and starts to travel the world, finding out her background and getting involved in royal politics.

  • Mulher Forte, Do Bong Soon

    5. Mulher Forte, Do Bong Soon

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    10

    FL has super strength, and becomes ML Bodyguard. Watch  if you want something super fluffy and romantic, I adore this drama. FL is cute, but believe me she could beat up anyone, including you. Watch out.

  • Quem Governa o Mundo

    6. Quem Governa o Mundo

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

    10

    FL & ML legendary heads of martial art sects. Absolutely kickass throughout, an amazing power couple, so cute. Kill me now.

  • Mr. Sunshine: Um Raio de Sol

    7. Mr. Sunshine: Um Raio de Sol

    Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes

    8.5

    *It's 1871, and the FL is a vigilante, fighting the Japanese after they have invaded Korea. Mostly shooting/sniper scenes. 

  • Imperatriz Ki

    8. Imperatriz Ki

    Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes

    10

    *MUST WATCH! If you can deal with historical dramas. FL is a 'street-rat', trying to escape the life of a female slave, by disguising as male. She gets involved in two royal families, and embroiled in national military struggles.  Most of kickass scenes at the beginning of the drama, but well worth it even for that. The rest is great too though.

  • Nirvana in Fire

    9. Nirvana in Fire

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes

    * MLs fiance, absolute classic drama. Should be on any C-Drama watchers one-day-must watch list. But beware of politics/character list xD

  • O Livro da Família Gu

    10. O Livro da Família Gu

    Korean Drama - 2013, 24 episodes

    9.0

    * Kickass throughout. FL is daughter of a Martial Sect Leader, rescues ML, and fights to protect him. Romantic, but FL does not become less kick-ass as a result.

  • Viajante Secreta

    11. Viajante Secreta

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

    8.0

    Similar to My Name. Undercover Agent, gritty plot scenario with drugs & gangs. 

  • Mamãe Irritada

    12. Mamãe Irritada

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    10

    * Mother who was a troublemaker when she was younger, disguises herself as teenager to bring daughter's bullies to justice. Fight scenes sprinkled throughout.

  • Advogado Sem Lei

    13. Advogado Sem Lei

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    10

    FL is a lawyer, and is enticed into a legal partnership with ML. More like is able to throw a few punches than go on fighting sprees ... but is a rlly strong FL- one of my first dramas though so sorry for being bias haha.

  • A Espiã Myung Wol

    14. A Espiã Myung Wol

    Korean Drama - 2011, 18 episodes

    7.5

    FL is North-Korean spy sent to abduct ML as cultural idol. Kick ass scenes throughout.

  • Princesa Prateada

    15. Princesa Prateada

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 58 episodes

    8.5

    * Princess with amnesia tries to discover her past while forging a political marriage alliance with another country. Fight scenes throughout. Has romance themes.

  • A Flor na Prisão

    16. A Flor na Prisão

    Korean Drama - 2016, 51 episodes

    8.0

    FL is briefly a spy.

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  • De Sobrevivente a Curandeiro

    17. De Sobrevivente a Curandeiro

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 40 episodes

    FL is psychiatrist. Pretty sure it's like one scene. I never finished this lol, but I should.

  • Atenção, Amor!

    18. Atenção, Amor!

    Taiwanese Drama - 2017, 15 episodes

    9.0

    Might be one scene, this was a great, cute, drama in its own right. Please watch :)

    Anyone Add?

  • Caught In The Heartbeat

    19. Caught In The Heartbeat

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 40 episodes

    7.5

    Quite a few fight scenes. FL is a cop with amnesia and sets out to find out past. Not fully subbed, most likely not going to be  :(

  • Life on Mars

    20. Life on Mars

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    7.5

    Anyone Add?

  • Jovem Sangue Quente

    21. Jovem Sangue Quente

    Korean Movie - 2014

    8.0
  • Beijo da Morte

    22. Beijo da Morte

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    Anyone Add?

  • Era das Lendas

    23. Era das Lendas

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 47 episodes

  • Doutora X

    24. Doutora X

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 8 episodes

    9.0
  • Médicos

    25. Médicos

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    7.5
  • Romance Sangrento

    26. Romance Sangrento

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 36 episodes

    5.5
  • The Vigilantes in Masks

    27. The Vigilantes in Masks

    Chinese Drama - 2011, 30 episodes

    8.0
  • Swordsman

    28. Swordsman

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 42 episodes

  • A Princesa Real Ja Myung Go

    29. A Princesa Real Ja Myung Go

    Korean Drama - 2009, 39 episodes

    10
  • A Viagem da Flor

    30. A Viagem da Flor

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 58 episodes

    8.0
  • Damo, A Detetive de Joseon

    31. Damo, A Detetive de Joseon

    Korean Drama - 2003, 14 episodes

    6.0
  • Ashi Girl

    32. Ashi Girl

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

    6.5
  • Khun Chai Rachanon

    33. Khun Chai Rachanon

    Thai Drama - 2013, 11 episodes

  • Legend of Hua Mulan

    34. Legend of Hua Mulan

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 48 episodes

    9.5

    *One of the first I watched so I am biased, and it also takes a while to get into the actual kickassery, but still has a strong lead at start :). Mulan, a seamstress/embroiderer who gets caught in political plots and eventually becomes disguises as man to join the army and fight a rival kingdom and ex-lover.

  • A Princesa Coroada

    35. A Princesa Coroada

    Thai Drama - 2018, 12 episodes

    9.0

    * Kick-ass crown princess, mostly dealing with assassination attempts. More of a political/Romance focused drama.

  • Os Dois Corações do Rei

    36. Os Dois Corações do Rei

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

    7.5
  • Professora Gangster

    37. Professora Gangster

    Japanese Drama - 2002, 12 episodes

  • Little Girl K

    38. Little Girl K

    Korean Drama - 2011, 3 episodes

  • O Convidado

    39. O Convidado

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

  • Os Guardiões

    40. Os Guardiões

    Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes

    8.0
  • A Mulher do Rei

    41. A Mulher do Rei

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 48 episodes

    6.5

    *

  • O Avanço da Fênix

    42. O Avanço da Fênix

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes

    7.0

    *

  • Amor Perdido em Tempos

    43. Amor Perdido em Tempos

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 56 episodes

    9.5

    Mostly magic, but the FL is a renowned priestess who saves ML life multiple times. After her world falls apart, she resets the past, and is unknown in a new world unfamiliar to her and with those she knows changed in ways she doesn't. She starts trying to save her sect from persecution, while trying to hide her past.

  • Princesa Wei Young

    44. Princesa Wei Young

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 54 episodes

    7.5

    *

  • Retaliação

    45. Retaliação

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    10

    Undercover NIS agent becomes involved in a massive conspiracy to cover up a plane crash. Together with a stunt man whose nephew died on the plane, they struggle for justice. This series is waiting for a Season 2, and I can wait to see how her character has progressed from S1.

  • Sound of the Desert

    46. Sound of the Desert

    Chinese Drama - 2014, 35 episodes

    8.5
  • Bromance

    47. Bromance

    Taiwanese Drama - 2015, 18 episodes

    8.5

    Romance is the main genre here. But her fighting skills are a big plot-line and she does not give in! A girl is disguised as a man to avoid a fortune telling at her birth that foretold bad luck if she were to be female. She protects a member of the triad from an assassination attempt and becomes his forsworn brother. Martial arts isn't the focus of this drama, but it does crop up.

  • Oh, Minha General

    48. Oh, Minha General

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 60 episodes

    8.5

    *

  • Eu também, Flor!

    49. Eu também, Flor!

    Korean Drama - 2011, 15 episodes

  • Casal de Fantasia

    50. Casal de Fantasia

    Korean Drama - 2006, 16 episodes

  • Rei das Compras, Louie

    51. Rei das Compras, Louie

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    7.0
  • Casa Comigo, ou Não?

    52. Casa Comigo, ou Não?

    Taiwanese Drama - 2015, 15 episodes

  • As Lendas

    53. As Lendas

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes

    8.0

    Woman is leader of an 'evil' martial sect and is presumed dead after an attempt to kill her. Upon returning, hidden within another body, she finds her loyal apprentice (who lay or may not love her) has taken over her position and seeks revenge. 

  • Jardim Secreto

    54. Jardim Secreto

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

    7.0
  • Proteja o Chefe

    55. Proteja o Chefe

    Korean Drama - 2011, 18 episodes

    6.5
  • Caçador da Cidade

    56. Caçador da Cidade

    Korean Drama - 2011, 20 episodes

    9.5

    *

  • Legend of the Condor Heroes

    57. Legend of the Condor Heroes

    Chinese Drama - 2008, 50 episodes

  • Médico Legista: Dr. Qin

    58. Médico Legista: Dr. Qin

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    8.5

    I don't think she actually has any fight scenes, so I'm not entirely sure why I added this 3 years ago but oh well. A woman becomes an assistant to a medical examiner, and with the help of ther fellow police-man, Lin-Tao , they solve multiple cases. Nothing phases this character, nothing, I would trust her and her strong stomach with my murder.

  • Mikaiketsu no Onna

    59. Mikaiketsu no Onna

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 8 episodes

  • Haechi

    60. Haechi

    Korean Drama - 2019, 48 episodes

  • Doce Combate

    61. Doce Combate

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 38 episodes

    8.0

    Guy is taught to box by a female pro-boxer. Together they navigate real world fights, and the boxing world.

  • A Garota Tornado

    62. A Garota Tornado

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 32 episodes

    8.5
  • A Garota Tornado 2

    63. A Garota Tornado 2

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 36 episodes

    8.0
  • Garota Quente

    64. Garota Quente

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 42 episodes

  • rio lua

    65. rio lua

    Taiwanese Drama - 2015, 30 episodes

    7.0
  • Menina Do Guarda-Volume

    66. Menina Do Guarda-Volume

    Korean Movie - 2015

    8.0
  • A Lenda do Mar Azul

    67. A Lenda do Mar Azul

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    8.0

    A mermaid falls in love, and centuries later comes ashore to find her man. She meets a con-man who bears a resemblance to her old lover and with his help starts to navigate the human world, and has a second chance at love. This mermaid may be following men around in this drama, but she will not be taken advantage of, she can fight to protect more than herself.

  • Uma Odisseia Oriental

    68. Uma Odisseia Oriental

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 50 episodes

    8.5

    *

  • Singing All Along

    69. Singing All Along

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 56 episodes

  • Amor Eterno

    70. Amor Eterno

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 58 episodes

    9.0

    * Two immortals undergoing multiple trials and falling in love multiple times. A multi-arced drama with two kick ass leads, both famous within the world of this drama.

  • A Lenda da Cobra Branca

    71. A Lenda da Cobra Branca

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 36 episodes

    If being able to do magic and kick ass that way counts, then sureee

  • Universo Marcial

    72. Universo Marcial

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 40 episodes

  • Ice Fantasy

    73. Ice Fantasy

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 62 episodes

    7.5

    *

  • A Filha do Fogo

    74. A Filha do Fogo

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 52 episodes

    7.0
  • Agente X

    75. Agente X

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 42 episodes

    Not fully subbed

  • Torre de Neve

    76. Torre de Neve

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes

    *

  • A Grande Chefe

    77. A Grande Chefe

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 18 episodes

    7.5
  • Escola Murim

    78. Escola Murim

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    6.5
  • Identidade Oculta

    79. Identidade Oculta

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

  • Promotor Vampiro

    80. Promotor Vampiro

    Korean Drama - 2011, 12 episodes

  • IRIS

    81. IRIS

    Korean Drama - 2009, 20 episodes

    7.0
  • The Snow Queen

    82. The Snow Queen

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 50 episodes

    Not subbed, also you'll only find the episodes on YouTube as well under A Tale of Snow and Fire, link in comments of drama...

  • The Three Heroes and Five Gallants

    83. The Three Heroes and Five Gallants

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 42 episodes

    8.5

    *

  • A Última Missão do Anjo: Amor

    84. A Última Missão do Anjo: Amor

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    9.5

    A ballerina is blinded in a freak accident and loses her life as she knows it. Becoming guarded, she meets an angel who wants to save her love life and gets her back on her feet... but it's not so easy. Kick-assery is one scene, but worth it, a strong female lead.

  • O Destino do Amor

    85. O Destino do Amor

    Thai Drama - 2018, 15 episodes

    8.5

    Like 1 episode...

  • Your Highness

    86. Your Highness

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 20 episodes

    Last ep raw.

  • The Plough Department of Song Dynasty

    87. The Plough Department of Song Dynasty

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 36 episodes

  • Whisper

    88. Whisper

    Korean Drama - 2017, 17 episodes

  • Mu Lan

    89. Mu Lan

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 40 episodes

    8.0

    See link in the comments of the drama for in sync subs...

  • Phoenix Nirvana

    90. Phoenix Nirvana

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 62 episodes

    Unsubbed. And never will be. Ever.

  • Mu Guiying Takes Command

    91. Mu Guiying Takes Command

    Chinese Drama - 2012, 39 episodes

    Fully subbed youtube

  • BOSS

    92. BOSS

    Japanese Drama - 2009, 11 episodes

  • Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin

    93. Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes

  • Hotel Del Luna

    94. Hotel Del Luna

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    *

  • Mate-o

    95. Mate-o

    Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    9.0
  • O Segredo dos Três Reinos

    96. O Segredo dos Três Reinos

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 54 episodes

  • Stranger

    97. Stranger

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    5.0
  • Sala de Interrogatório de Emergência

    98. Sala de Interrogatório de Emergência

    Japanese Drama - 2014, 9 episodes

  • Arrows on the Bowstring

    99. Arrows on the Bowstring

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 42 episodes

    9.5

    *Fully subbed youtube

  • Rainha Dugu

    100. Rainha Dugu

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes

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