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Supergirl

Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Ali Adler · 2015 · Show

6 seasons · 126 episodes · Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

In 80 Achriom libraries

This series presents a fresh take on the superhero genre by focusing on a young woman navigating her identity as both a person and a hero.

UpliftingPrestigeThe Struggle for Identity and AcceptanceWomen in Positions of PowerThe Balance Between Personal and Heroic ResponsibilitiesFriendship and Sisterhood Against AdversityThe Impact of Past Traumas on the Present

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What anime pairs with Supergirl?

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