Oof! My timeline is a weird mix of tech panic and anime girls. I'd better boost some anime girls.
Ah... Misato. You'll always have my heart.
How about some NausicaƤ? Classic. Strong, badass, smart, caring. She's great!
And how about the girls from Love Hina? Anyone remember that one? Well I do.
The "harem" theme isn't my go-to but this one pulled me in, back in the early aughts.
Oh fine. One more: Ryuko Matoi from Kill la Kill.