The phrase "strong heroines" refers to female characters in a story who demonstrate courage, determination, and independence. They are portrayed as powerful and influential, often challenging societal norms and overcoming obstacles. Full definition
I've loved this manga since the first volume, because it has a smart, strong heroine who doesn't feel sorry for herself, despite having a pretty rough life. (amazon.ca)
These books generally feature a very strong heroine and have a happy - for - now, if not a happy - ever - after, ending. (booksarecool.com)
While companies such as Nintendo solidified the damsel - in - distress paradigm with characters like Zelda in the Legend of Zelda, for example, SEGA was already latching on to the idea of strong heroines with Tyris Flare in Golden Axe. (seganerds.com)