It’s Pride Month! And we’re celebrating… allies. The jokes write themselves. (We have celebrated the best lesbian, gay, bi, and trans video game characters before, don’t worry.) These video game characters might not officially be a part of the LGBTQ+ community, but they’d definitely be a supportive ally if given the chance.
I’ve based my choices of allies on a number of factors: general kindness and open-mindedness, and, truthfully, pure vibes. As a lesbian, I just think they’d support us. If you don’t agree, well, it’s Pride Month, so we’ll have to leave the in-fighting for another time.
10 Cloud Strife
Final Fantasy 7
Cloud has made a great many strides for the LGBTQ+ community. First when he donned a dress to protect Tifa and Aerith from Don Corneo in the original Final Fantasy 7, and then again during his dance number with Andrea Rhodea in Remake.
Cloud is completely accepting of Andrea and has no qualms when it comes to playing with his own gender expression. Credit goes to Andrea for this lovely quote, though, and for encouraging Cloud on this path: “True beauty is an expression of the heart. A thing without shame, to which notions of gender don’t apply. Don’t ever be afraid, Cloud.”
9 Rex
Xenoblade Chronicles
Rex is just one of those people who loves everyone. He seems like he would genuinely be baffled that homophobia and transphobia even exist. In Xenoblade Chronicles 3, he’s pretty much an ally within his own relationship, considering he creates a family with Pyra, Mythra, and Nia.
If that wasn’t enough, the Future Connected DLC cements Rex as a true supportive ally, to the point he became known as the ‘non-binary protector’ in the community. He explains to Shulk how Alvis became A and how they’re “meant to stand somewhere between” male and female. Rex is an ally through and through.
8 Link
The Legend Of Zelda
I thought long and hard about whether Link should be included as an ‘ally’, since his androgynous character design has always been so important to the LGBTQ+ community. However, he’s not ‘officially’ LGBTQ+ in canon, so we’re going with ally.
A very big one. Who’s probably going to have a realisation sooner rather than later.
Link has the spirit of the Hero, which means he wants to save the kingdom and everyone in it. That must include solving any and all prejudice and injustice across the land.
7 Serena
Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes Of An Elusive Age
Serena just embodies kindness, love, and warmth. She’s the tender heart of the party in Dragon Quest 11 who supports everyone through thick and thin, even when she’s the one who needs that support.
She’s the type of person who would make coming out easy. And then a few days later, after a heartfelt conversation, she’d give you a care package full of rainbow-themed gifts, completely sincerely. We all need someone like Serena in our lives.
6 Eupha
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Eupha grew up isolated on an island, believing her destiny was to sacrifice herself for her people. Instead, she gets to travel the world with the party in Metaphor: ReFantazio, and she’s eager and excited to learn about cultures beyond her own.
I imagine she would have the exact same enthusiasm when learning about the LGBTQ+ community. Because she’s seen such hardship herself, and is fighting for a better future for the kingdom, she’d simply open up her heart to another group of people who need her support and allyship.
5 Rosalina
Super Mario
If Rosalina is your favourite Mario character, you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community in one way or another. If I’m the one to break it to you, congratulations on figuring on this part of yourself. We’re all proud of you, but Rosalina is especially.
I’m not a big Mario fan, so I don’t actually know a lot about Rosalina, but I do know that everyone who likes her is at least a little fruity. She has a gorgeous design though, so I do have to say we all have great taste.
4 Sonic The Hedgehog
Sonic The Hedgehog
Sonic doesn’t have time for prejudice and judgement. He’s simply running too fast. He also seems like the type of guy who’d have snarky quips ready to go against any bigot he comes across. There’s no point arguing with him — he’s just going to make you look like a loser.
Other than his character, I’ve seen more Sonic statues donning rainbow flags in real life than I have any other video game character. I even have a picture of myself standing next to what I have lovingly dubbed Gay Pride Sonic. You don’t get much more ally than this.
3 Ness
EarthBound
Ness is a happy-go-lucky kid, despite the Eldritch-abomination alien that’s trying to take over his world. After saving the world from said alien, he can give Jeff a heartfelt letter from his best friend Tony. In case you weren’t aware, Tony is gay and in love with Jeff, so Ness pretty much delivered a love letter. True ally behaviour.
You can make Ness read the letter before handing it to Jeff, so even though he’s an ally, he’s still a nosy one.
Jeff doesn’t mind if Ness reads it, though. He just says, “Ah, Ness you read it already….That Tony has a heart of gold.” I’m thinking Tony’s feelings are reciprocated.
2 Shiki Misaki
The World Ends With You
Shiki is a true ally because she has to deal with chaotic gay Joshua Kiryu in The World Ends With You, and she still has love in her heart. She’s kind and understanding, which is best showcased when she deals with Neku’s rude attitude at the beginning of the game and helps him to understand himself better.
We’ve all felt that way when struggling with our identity. I know I have, and someone like Shiki grounds you through that tumultuous time. She’s also a skilled fashion designer, so I know she could make a line of Pride clothing that’s actually good.
1 Leon Kennedy
Resident Evil
I don’t have much, or any, logic for this one. I just think Leon’s neat. He could protect me and that’s all that matters. I think he’d be quite logical in his approach to being an ally, though — LGBTQ+ people aren’t harming anyone, and he’s got much bigger problems to deal with.
Once all the zombies and viruses and whatnot are dealt with, I can see him making his way to a pride parade and waving a rainbow flag for us. Thank you, Leon. We appreciate your service.
Pride Month 2025
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