What do you think of stronger female characters? Not just in terms of personality, but in general build, physicality, and ability. I'm talking about examples like Balsa (Moribito), Motoko (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex), and Korra (Avatar: Legend of Korra). They are generally feminine but don't fit into the cute design so often portrayed in anime.
While the cute design is obviously favored in Japan, that doesn't say that other designs aren't desired or enjoyed in stories. In fact I rarely see any opinions on it so I was curious.
Do you find characters like this appealing or admirable? Why or why not?

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