Updated December 10, 2022 by Ernie
Growing up with Anime, I always thought, where are all the black folks at? Well, as a lover of hip hop, rap, and the black culture, I had a keen interest in seeing them in various shows. However, that’s where the reality kicked in. That’s why we are going to discuss 31+ best Black Anime Characters that are Amazing!
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As I grew up, I saw the reality of what happened in the past and how America worked. But ever since that time, a lot of black Anime characters are getting recognition. Racism and all that stuff are not cool. It’s the character of a person that matters.
Hence, let’s dive into the list of 34+ Best Black Characters in Anime that are AMAZING!
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Amazing Black Anime Characters!
35. Mira Naigus (Soul Eater)
| Title | Soul Eater |
| Author | Atsushi Okubo |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Bones |
| Premiered | 2008-2009 |
| Episodes | 51 episodes |
| Duration | 23 mins. per ep. |
The Commander of the DWMA Central Intelligence Agency and Sid Barrett’s weapon partner. In addition to that, she is the school nurse at the academy! Mira is a highly respected individual in the agency and a passionate person in the academy. Plus, is very loyal and caring towards the students and will give them advice or help them when they are in need.
However, there are times that she may appear pessimistic and cold towards others. Mira may be covered in bandages, but in the academy we see her in her office outfit, which accentuates her striking beauty and voluptuous body. She has amazing blue eyes and cool dreadlocks. Furthermore, she’s not only beautiful but also a great leader and tactician!
34. Ogun Montgomery (Fire Force)
| Title | Fire Force |
| Author | Gege Akutami |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | MAPPA |
| Premiered | 2020 |
| Episodes | 24 episodes |
A firefighter who’s dedicated to saving and protecting the lives of the people in Tokyo! This has been a mission for the Montgomery Family that has been passed down through generations. Ogun is a present-generation Firefighter from the Special Fire Force Company 5.
In addition to that, he is a former Third Generation individual who had a skill in fighting against the Infernals. Aside from Ogun’s being dedicated to protecting Tokyo from harm’s way, he has a huge sense of responsibility for taking care of others, and is a peacemaker. This was highlighted when Shinra and Karin were about to start a fight, Ogun would always chime in to stop it, which shows how mature he is in that situation.
Not to mention, this guy is also a skilled fighter as well as a very smart guy.
33. Abengane (Hunter x Hunter)
| Title | Hunter x Hunter |
| Author | Yoshihiro Togashi |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy, Martial Arts |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2011-2014 |
| Episodes | 148 episodes |
| Duration | 28 mins. per ep. |
We have here the nen exorcist that appeared in GREED ISLAND as one of the people that Battera hired to play and finish the game, so he could obtain the Angel’s Breath card. This card has the power to heal whomever the owner chooses to.
However, because of an unfortunate circumstance— he, alongside with the entire members of Nickes’ Alliance, was betrayed by a fellow member who is also the notorious Bomber. He’s the sole survivor of Nickes’ Alliances’ mass murder and the guy who would get rid of Chrollo’s ailments which is his nen ability that Kurapika gotten rid of using his Judgement Chains.
32. Ken Takagi (My Hero Academia)
| Title | My Hero Academia |
| Author | Kohei Horikoshi |
| Genre | Action |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Bones |
| Premiered | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 |
| Episodes | 114 episodes |
| Duration | 23 mins. per ep. |
Better known for his hero name as the Lock Hero: Rock Lock! He is a pro hero whose quirk name is Lock Down– this ability of his utilizes primarily on inanimate objects that he has touched making it stop on a location in space. He first appeared during the Shie Hassakai Arc and is one of the heroes that raided the Yakuza’s house.
This guy is very straightforward and has a blunt personality. He would always make quick judgments among others, if they are an asset to the group or not. Especially towards the student heroes as well as newbies, he assumes that they would probably be a burden if they joined the battle due to their lack of experience. However, he may be quick to judge others but when he saw them doing better than he expected, he would be amazed by it.
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31. Simon Brezhnev (Durarara!!)
| Title | Durarara!! |
| Author | Ryogo Narita |
| Genre | Action, Mystery, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Brain’s Base, Shuka |
| Premiered | 2010, 2015, 2016 |
| Episodes | 60 episodes |
| Duration | 24 mins. per ep. |
This guy is very straightforward and has a blunt personality. He would always make quick judgments among others, if they are an asset to the group or not. Especially towards the student heroes as well as newbies, he assumes that they would probably be a burden if they joined the battle due to their lack of experience. However, he may be quick to judge others but when he saw them doing better than he expected, he would be amazed by it.
30. Michiko Malandro (Michiko & Hatchin)
| Title | Michiko and Hatchin |
| Author | Takashi Ujita |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Maglobe |
| Premiered | 2008-2009 |
| Episodes | 22 episodes |
| Duration | 22 mins. per ep. |
Michiko is one of the main protagonists of the “Michiko and Hatchin” series. She’s an afro Latin who is based on one of my favorite musicians. ALIYAH! The R&B singer used to be the GOAT at some point in her life. Well, moving back to the main plot, Michiko was trying to escape jail to find her love.
Well, there’s a lot to the story that I don’t want to spoil. However, she is one of the best black characters in anime that are badass yet so beautiful. Looking at the anime, you would instantly fall in love with her. Her carefree attitude is something that I just can’t ignore. In the simplest words, Michiko is a beauty with brains. I dig that.
29 . Canary (Hunter x Hunter)
| Title | Hunter x Hunter |
| Author | Yoshihiro Togashi |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy, Martial Arts |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2011-2014 |
| Episodes | 148 episodes |
| Duration | 28 mins. per ep. |
A ruthless bodyguard of the Zoldyck family who’s not just powerful but blunt too. Canary serves the family of these assassins. But how did she survive there at all? Well, due to all her skills and loyalty, Canary is one of the best black characters in anime. On the flip side, she’s very gentle and calm too. She would go beyond her limits to help the needy and make sure it is done. While she was nowhere popular, her attitude got her famous. The one thing that I loved about Canary is that she would go against her master’s orders to make sure that no one gets hurt. Viola.
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28. Afro Samurai (Afro Samurai)
| Title | Afro Samurai |
| Author | Takashi Okazaki |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Samurai |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Gonzo |
| Premiered | 2007 |
| Episodes | 5 episodes |
| Duration | 27 mins. per ep. |
Afro Samurai, the series from 2000. When you think about black characters in anime, he should be one of the first ones to pop into your mind. The reason is that the anime was solely built for the black audience and to make sure that black anime characters get recognition too.
As much as I loved the action, the music was awesome too. It was produced by Samuel L. Jackson, and when it comes to the music, RZA from Wu-Tang is the man. You won’t miss out on anything in Afro Samurai as it’s filled with sweet action and a badass character.
27. Mohammad Avdol (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure)
| Title | Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure |
| Author | Hirohiko Araki |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | David Production |
| Premiered | 2012-2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2022 |
| Episodes | 179 episodes |
| Duration | 24 mins. per ep. |
Avdol is quite a powerful stand user from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Throughout the series, he has shown what a true comrade is like. Always helping his friends to make sure that they live to their fullest, Avdol will even sacrifice his life for his friends. Moreover, being a black guy, well, not quite, but when we take a look at his complexion, he can be on our list due to the amount of effort he did in the anime. Avdol is wholesome and funny at the same time. But don’t get me wrong, he has the power of a phoenix. Therefore, the next time you mess with him, make sure to call fire protection cause Avdol comes in hot and raw.
26. Carole (Carole & Tuesday)
| Title | Carole & Tuesday |
| Author | Deko Akao, Yashiro Nakanishi, Kimiko Ueno, Yuichi Nomura, Shinichiro Watanabe, Keiko Nobumoto |
| Genre | Drama, Sci-Fi |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Bones |
| Premiered | 2019 |
| Episodes | 24 episodes |
| Duration | 22 mins. per ep. |
This girl had seen a lot of tough times in her life. However, all the bad times don’t make her usual pace go slow. Carole is a woman with the will and nothing can stop her usual self. In Carole and Tuesday, she makes one of the most important characters. But what I loved about Carole was her music, dressing sense, and ability to work no matter how things were going down. She has the power to make her dream come true. We all know that we should learn something from Carole. She teaches us that life is a series of ups and downs. However, we shouldn’t be swayed by them.
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25. Aokiji (One Piece)
| Title | One Piece |
| Author | Tite Kubo |
| Genre | Action, Attention, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Premiered | 1999 |
| Episodes | 1038 episodes |
| Duration | 24 mins. per ep. |
This guy is probably the most chill I’ve ever seen. Aokiji, a former Marine Admiral and is now one of the Blackbeard Pirates who is known to be someone who just goes on a whim. He never gets surprised and you can’t take things your way once this badass is on you. However, he’s smart enough to cover a murder too. Most people would misjudge him into something boring and chill. But he is someone who’d only take on things that he thinks are possible for him. If there was an award for chill anime characters, Aokiji would’ve been the prime candidate.
24. Dutch (Black Lagoon)
| Title | Black Lagoon |
| Author | Rei Hiroe |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Thriller, Mystery |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2006 |
| Episodes | 24 episode |
| Duration | 24 mins. per ep. |
The Ex-Navy Captain who is a mercenary now, Dutch should never be underestimated. His character is badass but on a whole other level. But when we talk about badass, do you know what does that means? It means a laid back character who sits back and relaxes, giving orders to others and accepting contracts. Something about Dutch is so hot that even ladies would go head over heels for him. We all loved Dutch and his sole appearance in the series. But to think that he’s one of the best black characters in anime, I think I’ve got you off guard.
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23. Bob Makihara (Tenjou Tenge)
| Title | Tenjou Tenge |
| Author | Oh! Great (Ito Ogure) |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Martial Arts |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2004 |
| Episodes | 24 episodes |
| Duration | 23 mins. per ep. |
If you haven’t watched Tenjou Tenge, you’re missing out on a lot. A teenager who’s from Africa, this guy surely resembles Bob Marley and now I know where the inspiration came from. Obvious enough? At first, he coupled up with the main character and thought that fighting the enemies in the school would be troublesome, only to know that it was not even a problem. In the series, Bob is seen to be very chill, powerful, and loyal. After some time in the school, people started recognizing Bob’s potential, making him one of the strongest characters in the series. We all love Bob.
22. Yoruichi (Bleach)
| Title | Bleach |
| Author | Tite Kubo |
| Genre | Adventure, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2011-2014 |
| Episodes | 366 episodes |
| Duration | 24 mins. per ep. |
Yoruichi is one of the most popular Waifus in Bleach. She is known for her beautiful body and that awesome character. Moreover, Yoruichi is also one of the most badass characters in the series too. There’s no way she wouldn’t make it on our list. She’s noble but would still act so humble. However, if you’re in her way, she won’t care about you. Might just stomp you and get away with it. Throughout the series, it was so hard to keep up with Yoruichi that I’d just… Anyways, when it comes to that beautiful face, she’s all up for a decent checking session.
21. Kilik Lunge (Soul Eater)
| Title | Soul Eater |
| Author | Atsushi Okubo |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Bones |
| Premiered | 2008-2009 |
| Episodes | 51 episodes |
| Duration | 23 mins. per ep. |
This mad man is a young guy from Soul Eater. The sole purpose of introducing this character in the Anime was to fill those combat problems that everyone was having. But hey, this guy can fight. And by fight, I mean he can kick someone’s ass without flinching. Moreover, Kilik is among the top three students in the elite school he trains in. The best thing about Kilik is that he remains calm no matter how difficult a situation becomes. And how does he do that? Well, Kilik just proved that you can be a badass without removing your glasses. He has a class of his own.
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20. Mr. Popo (Dragon Ball)
| Title | Dragon Ball |
| Author | Akira Toriyama |
| Genre | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Premiered | 1986-1989 |
| Episodes | 153 episodes |
| Duration | 24 mins. per ep. |
The assistant to Earth’s Guardian, Mr. Popo is one of the most epic black characters in Anime. He’s mostly guarding that Holy lookout. Moreover, he’s the sweetest guy you can see in the series too. Mr. Popo has such a nice character. He’s understanding, kind, and would make sure that no one gets hurt. However, if you get on his wrong side, things would not be cool. When Mr. Popo is angry and someone gets on his nerves, he will make sure that the guy will feel ultimate agony. All in all, Popo is a loyal servant who tries his best to maintain the balance.
19. Claudia Lasalle (Macross)
| Title | Macross |
| Author | Shoji Kawamori |
| Genre | Action, Romance, Sci-Fi |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Tatsunoko Production |
| Premiered | 1982-1983 |
| Episodes | 36 episodes |
| Duration | 25 mins. per ep. |
New Anime fans won’t have any idea what the hell we are talking about now. The series is from the 1980s, and Claudia is one of the best black characters in anime to this date. Even though she’s not the main character of the series, Claudia was loved by a lot of people at that time.
18. Casca (Berserk)
| Title | Berserk |
| Author | Kentaro Miura, Kouji Mori |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Millepensee, GEMBA |
| Premiered | 2016, 2017 |
| Episodes | 24 episodes |
| Duration | 24 mins. per ep. |
Casa is one of the earliest black characters in any series. The anime is old, and the Berserk series portrays her as one of the most important and strongest leaders in the mercenary group. She’s the leader of Band of Falcon, and surprisingly enough, I don’t see a lot of people talking about Casa. Her character development took a lot of time but she’s one of my most favorite black characters in anime of all time. But the most surprising part about Casa is that she is an awesome leader. Along with being strong, she never disgusts her comrades or degrades them for being weaker.
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17. Killer. B (Naruto)
| Title | Naruto |
| Author | Masashi Kishimoto |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2002-2007 |
| Episodes | 220 episodes |
| Duration | 23 mins. per ep. |
Killer B. is my favorite rapper! The guy raps and really puts out the wackiest punchlines but we all love him. Killer B. has a weird charm to him. It’s like, the more trouble you’re in, you can count on him. Killer B. makes sure that even though he’s the funkiest looking character, he would still fight for justice, making him one of the best black characters in Anime. The guy just won’t chill. He has the power of a beast and the heart of a cute butterfly. On the other hand, he trains a lot and he is super powerful too.
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16. Miyuki Ayukawa (Basquash)
| Title | Basquash |
| Author | Tetsuya Hayashi |
| Genre | Sci-Fi, Sports, Mecha |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Statelight |
| Premiered | 2009 |
| Episodes | 26 episodes |
| Duration | 24 mins. per ep. |
Miyuki is the cutest and most fly black character in Anime that I’ve ever seen. She has such a weird charm to her. When it comes to taking men off guard and showing them that women can do anything they please, Miyuki has got you covered. Her fashion sense is on a whole other level. Moreover, in the series, Miyuki has been dominating men in terms of using their own technologies. For example, she showed some characters how to use a robot when the pilots themselves were having trouble even handling it. When it comes to the cuteness level, no one can beat Miyuki though!
15. Kaz Kaan (Neo Yokio)
| Title | Neo Yokio |
| Author | Ezra Koenig |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Samurai |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Production I.G, Studio Deen |
| Premiered | 2017 – 2018 |
| Episodes | 6 episodes |
| Duration | 22 mins. per ep. |
The main character of Neo Yokio, Kaz Kaan is a handsome young man. It’s one of the Netflix original series that I think should’ve been popular. Well, coming back to the subject at hand, Kaz Kaan is elegant, handsome, and sensible too. And most of all, he’s a total badass. The guy can literally fight for his status, and I loved that about him. His sense of justice was awesome, and the way he drives things are crazy too. With those pink hair and handsome young face, I think any girl will fall in love with him, making him one of the best black characters in Anime.
12. Nils Nielsen (Gundam Build Fighters)ILS NIELSEN from GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS
| Title | Gundam Build Fighters |
| Author | Yosuke Koruda |
| Genre | Action, Sci-Fi, Mecha |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Sunrise |
| Premiered | 2013 – 2014 |
| Episodes | 25 episodes |
| Duration | 25 mins. per ep. |
Imagine a guy having three Ph.D.’s, is intellectual, and has already surpassed both, his mom and dad. While the name is Nil, he’s not nilled at all. When he was first introduced in the anime, he was in his teen years. It’s so rare to see Black Anime characters and when it comes to someone like Nil, it’s a whole different story. Everyone thinks that he’s too elegant for the series. However, even though he is not the strongest of them all, he still carries his grace unlike any other character in the series. Therefore, Nill is one of the best black characters in anime.
13. S.A.M. (Cannon Busters)
| Title | Cannon Busters |
| Author | LeSean Thomas |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mecha |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Statelight, Yumeta Company |
| Premiered | 2019 |
| Episodes | 12 episodes |
| Duration | 24 mins. per ep. |
Probably the first black robot on our list, SAM is a cute robot who is one of the main protagonists of the series called “Cannon Busters.” The series is Netflix Original and got decently popular too. Moving back to SAM, she might seem like she can get along with everyone but there’s a catch. She has a lot of powers that might intimidate even the greatest in the series. I guarantee you that SAM is one of the cutest robots I’ve ever seen. But one wrong step and she might turn you into dust. BE CAREFUL!
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12. Sid Barret (Soul Eater)
| Title | Soul Eater |
| Author | Atsushi Okubo |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Bones |
| Premiered | 2008-2009 |
| Episodes | 51 episodes |
| Duration | 23 mins. per ep. |
A former teacher at the Soul Eater academy, this guy is surely a badass. With awesome hair and those tattoos, everyone will fall in love with him. Before he said goodbye to the world, Sid was friendly and likeable. However, he was also very strict when it came to training and teaching. On the other hand, Sid teaches us the value of pushing ourselves. How to improve ourselves, and how to become the best version of yourself. In order to make his students the best version of themselves, Sid pretended that he was going to kill them. Isn’t that pretty messed up?
11. Helles (Dragon Ball Super)
| Title | Dragon Ball Super |
| Author | Akira Toriyama |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Premiered | 20015-2018 |
| Episodes | 131 episodes |
| Duration | 23 mins. per ep. |
This majestic God is not something we get to see every day. Helles is from Dragon ball super, and she is the most powerful character on our list too. She’s a great representation of a black girl as well. With such beauty and power, I fell in love the moment I saw her. Helles is just so beautiful and powerful that nothing can be more perfect than her. Hence, considering all the pros, she is one of the best black characters in anime.
10. Omoi (Naruto)
| Title | Naruto |
| Author | Masashi Kishimoto |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2002-2007 |
| Episodes | 220 episodes |
| Duration | 23 mins. per ep. |
Omoi is someone who never jumps to conclusions without a plan. He’s a well-managed ninja who has everything it needs to become one. But the problem with Omoi is that he’s always worrying, and in the end, things might not seem as great as they look like. On the flip side, Omoi has great power, and he gets a lot of missions solely due to his abilities. Hence, Omoi is one of the best black characters in anime too.
9. Kaname Tousen (Bleach)
| Title | Bleach |
| Author | Tite Kubo |
| Genre | Adventure, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2011-2014 |
| Episodes | 366 episodes |
| Duration | 24 mins. per ep. |
One of the shadiest guys from Bleach is Kaname Tousen. He is not only badass but suspicious as hell. On the other hand, he is also the coolest looking captains in the series too. Moreover, Kaname is a reserved Captain who doesn’t really like to talk all that much. But he really likes to spew facts along with blood. But believe me, as the series progressed, we saw multiple sides to Tousen. He’s not as suspicious as he looks like. Maybe he’s even more than that. But yes! He is one of my favorite black characters I’ve ever seen in any anime.
8. Darui (Naruto)
| Title | Naruto |
| Author | Masashi Kishimoto |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2002-2007 |
| Episodes | 220 episodes |
| Duration | 23 mins. per ep. |
And if you thought Omoi from Naruto from a badass, Darui takes it to a whole other level. Directly trained under the Third Raikage, Darui is probably the most honest person in the series. When everyone is having a hard time, Darui is going to take things his way. However, his way is something a lot of people are afraid of. He is a lot more powerful than other characters in the series, and when it comes to his personality, the guy gets easily bored. You can expect him to be annoyed easily and not even feel bad about it. Not that you can do much about it anyways.
7. Atsuko Jackson (Mitchiko to Hatchin)
| Title | Michiko and Hatchin |
| Author | Takashi Ujita |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Maglobe |
| Premiered | 2008-2009 |
| Episodes | 22 episodes |
| Duration | 22 mins. per ep. |
Another Afro Latina on our list Atsuko. She’s beautiful and elegant. The main job of Atsuko in the series was to catch the main character called Michiko. Well, guess what? She’s as badass as she gets. While she’s playful and tough, she can get cute and fragile too. I love Anime girls with multiple sides. They are awesome and can easily get you through a lot of trouble. OH! Did I mention that her afro makes her look even more elegant?
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6. A from (Naruto)
| Title | Naruto |
| Author | Masashi Kishimoto |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2002-2007 |
| Episodes | 220 episodes |
| Duration | 23 mins. per ep. |
As much as I loved Naruto, there were many black anime characters that I really loved. But here’s someone who really got me hooked up with all that action. “A,” who is also the 4th Raikage is one of the strongest Kage’s in the series. When it comes to fighting with him, you can’t take his fastness as long as you’re someone like Minato (Naruto’s Dad.) But hey! A proved himself to be the strongest with his sheer hardwork. He knows that there’s no balance in this world until we all start trying, and that’s one of the reasons why A is one of the best Black Characters in anime.
5. Coffee (Cowboy Bebop)
| Title | Cowboy Bebop |
| Author | Keiko Nobumoto |
| Genre | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Sunrise |
| Premiered | 1998-1999 |
| Episodes | 26 episodes |
| Duration | 24 mins. per ep. |
Oh boy! Coffee is something that I’m actually addicted to. By the way, I’m talking about this Coffee from Cowboy Bebop. She is so elegant, hot, and beautiful that I just can’t. Her retro-style takes things on a whole other level, making her one of the best black characters in Anime as well.
Looking at her, it seems like she can surely kick you down. Coffee is the type of female that loves dominating men, and at the same time, her elegance is unrivaled. I fell in love with her when I first started the series. And even to this date, I have this Coffee fever.
4. James Ironside (BLOOD+)
Finally, a military guy on our list. James Ironside had a tragic life. Having to lose his parents at such a young age and then joining the military, this guy is no slouch. Even though this guy had a tragic fate, he didn’t stop. He pushed himself and became the top military guy. Says a lot about our society. James is quite serious when it comes to everyday life. Moreover, his attitude is something not everyone likes but they are intimidated by the best guy.
3. Shigusa Takachiho (Medaka Box)
| Title | Medaka Box |
| Author | Nisio Isin, Akira Akatsuki |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Ecchi |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Gainax |
| Premiered | 2012 |
| Episodes | 12 episodes |
| Duration | 24 mins. per ep. |
This guy is probably the most exciting character on our list. Shigusa is an extremely cool fighter who never gives up. Moreover, he thinks that life has a deep meaning to it. He is always researching and would love to find out what nature has given us. Yo! Look at the sturdy character. Does he look like he can flinch anywhere in life? Not at all. Shigusa is one of the best black characters in anime on our list.
2. Agil (Sword Art Online)
| Title | Sword Art Online |
| Author | Reki Kawahara |
| Genre | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi,Thriller |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | 2012, 2014, 2020 |
| Episodes | 73 episodes |
| Duration | 23 mins. per ep. |
An Axe Wielder who’s stuck in the game, Agil is an interesting one. In his real life, he runs a cafe/bar along with his wife. His positivity is the best part about himself. At first, everyone thought that Agil was in the game to get money, and he was a gold digger. However, he was only helping the players all along.
1. Piccolo (Dragon Ball)
| Title | Dragon Ball |
| Author | Akira Toriyama |
| Genre | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Premiered | 1986-1989 |
| Episodes | 153 episodes |
| Duration | 24 mins. per ep. |
I saved the best one for the last. I think every black man can relate with Picollo. Just like the past, Picollo was treated like he was something outside their world. Well, he literally was. However, he was based on the color of his skin, and I think it’s highly relatable. The struggle that black people have compared to someone like Picollo.
Conclusion:
These were 34+ Best Black Characters in the Anime. I hope you enjoyed the list. I really find Rap and Hip Hop amusing. To see the classic Hip Hop characters in Anime is a rare sight to see. If you have your favorite black anime character, do let us known in the comments below.
