Which black female anime character comes to your mind? I’d be surprised if you’re able to think of even a couple. As there aren’t many.
Japan is mostly a Japanese country, with “few” foreigners after all. Or people of ethnic backgrounds.
That being said, there are a bunch o black female characters I’d like to highlight.
If you have any relevant thoughts, share them in the comments!
1. Yoruichi Shihoin (Bleach)
Yoruichi needs no introduction. But if you don’t know – she’s one of many characters from Bleach.
Out of the few black female characters that exist, Yoruichi’s role is a memorable one.
And the role she plays throughout Bleach is relevant, powerful, and impossible to ignore.
Overall I’d say she’s a favourite.
2. Iris
Iris is from the Unova region of Pokemon, and has a gentle, bubbly personality.
Unova is the region that holds the legendary Pokemon: Reshiram and Kyurem.
Or if you played the video games: Pokemon Black And White!
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3. Hilda (Eureka Seven)
Hilda is one of the support characters in Eureka Seven. A mecha series that focuses on mystery and biblical messages.
She’s a little bossy and isn’t the type of woman take BS from anyone.
If there’s something she doesn’t like she’s one of the first to speak up on it. And is a strong black female character, through and through.
4. Sister Krone (The Promised Neverland)
Sister Krone is one of the characters who shows up half way through the anime. She’s a supporting character who’s painted as “the enemy” when she first appears.
She’s athletic, strong and capable of chasing down the kids and seems well-adapted to intense environments.
Her hair is a classic feature of black women.
5. Caldina (Magic Knight Rayearth)
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Caldina s one of the many characters from the old school series: Magic Knight Rayearth.
She has a unique accent in the “dubbed” version of the series.
Overall is one of the more interesting characters from Magic Knight Rayearth.
I like how she’s portrayed.
6. Carole Stanley (Carole Tuesday)
Carole Stanley is one of the main characters in Carole Tuesday. An anime series that’s resonating with a lot of fans in 2019.
She’s got the looks from head to toe, and the hairstyle to finish off the natural look of a black person in anime.
If you’re a fan of anime like Your Lie In April, this is worth giving a go!
7. Gidget (Eureka Seven)
Gidget is a bit of an airheaded support character in Eureka Seven. And she doesn’t get as much screentime as other characters.
Which is a shame. But she’s still a good addition to the anime in its more “relaxed” moments and episodes.
Gidget has a cool dress sense, and is all about style. In fact – she’s the best-dressed character in the anime. Even if her style is odd for a Mecha/military-type series.
8. Urd (Oh My Goddess)
Urd is one of the goddesses from the romance series: Oh My Goddess.
She’s the older sister of the main character: Bell-dandy. And is always looking out for her as a sister.
With tons of wisdom, smarts and plenty of wits, Urd makes for a curious character.
Her sarcastic, and sometimes antagonizing antics that seem bad at first, but always turn out for the better.
9. Mila Rose (Bleach)
Mila Rose is a supporting character who pops up later in Bleach. During the Espada arc!
Mila is powerful and is capable of putting pressure on lieutenant-level soul reapers.
Even though her design is typical of Bleach (wink wink) her black features shine through. Loud and clear.
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10. Nadia (Nadia: The Secret Of The Blue Water)
Nadia is the main protagonist in the anime: Nadia The Secret Of The Blue Water.
She’s the type of girl who loves to wear a lot of jewellery. And as a teenager – she’s easily irritated by things and other people.
In social situations she’s incapable and it doesn’t help with how stubborn she is.
Though she’s disciplined when it comes to her health and the foods she eats.
11. Rei Houourmaru (Kill La Kill)
Rei is the “right-hand woman” of Ragy Kiryuin in Kill La Kill. Making Rei a “minor” antagonist in the series.
She’s serious, professional, and all about getting down to business. Her loyalty comes from being saved by Ragyo.
12. Miyuki Ayukawa (Basquash)
Mikyuki is a cheerful character in the Basquash series. The type of person who will back off if the person she loves is in a relationship with someone else.
She won’t interfere or be selfish.
13. Yao Ro Dushi (GATE)
Yao Ro Dushi’s an eventual character from the military series: GATE.
She’s a dark-elf with magical abilities and an insane amount of determination.
The type of woman who will do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it’s frowned upon or embarrassing.
She’s not my favourite character, but I’d be wrong to not include her in this list.
14. Hild (Oh My Goddess)
Hild is the mother of Urd from Oh My Goddess! With an even darker skin tone than Urd.
Unlike Urd who’s a goddess in the Heaven realm, Hild is a feared demon They’re both opposites.
15. Atsuko Jackson (Michiko To Hatchin)
Atsuko Jackson is a LOVED character from the Michiko series. With a big afro, black earrings and eye makeup in a white outfit.
In the story, she grows up in an orphanage with Michiko, another black female character.
16. Michiko Milandro (Michiko To Hatchin)
Michiko Milandro is another black Brazillian character from the same series.
Just like Atsuko Jackson, she too grew up in an orphanage and they’re both acquainted with each other.
She’s a gorgeous character.
Other Black Female Characters:
- Franceska Mila Rose.
- Erubia Hanaiman.
- Ymir (Attack on Titan).
- Mira Naigus (Soul Eater).
- April (Darker Than Black).
- Casca (Berserk).
- Fee Carmichael (Planetes).
- Allura (Legendary Defender).
- Canary Hunter (Hunter x Hunter).
- Fire & Thunder (Soul Eater).
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Are the girls from flying witch and new game actually black? I’ve watched both and just seen them both as the slightly darker Japanese people that Japan has from African ancestry, yeah that would make them technically black. But not in the way I’d think this list would no. Also I think Michiko is alot more priority than everyone but Yuroichi who’s pretty awesome being the fastest pure soul reaper and sonning Byakuya. Also I’d like to note. I don’t call racism and always think people always overdo those things. But Iris is a prime example of racism. She’s literally a carbon copy of everything people say negatively about black people. They’re monkeys, she’s a jungle girl. She’s aggressive like racial stereotypes, unreasonable like white people try say black people are etc. She’s a disgrace, in the show. In the game she’s actually pretty cool though. Her battle theme is amazing as well
In Flying Witch, yes. But not stereo-typically if that’s really what you’re asking.
As for New Game – by skin tone yes. Background no. I find anime character designs to be tricky when it comes to race, especially seeing as most designs are bias or are viewed stereo-typically (even though Black skin is more nuanced and varied than consensus seems to believe). As with many skin tones like Indians.
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Michiko is actually Afro-Latina and y’all gotta learn to say it right
Afro latina can also refer to a black or african woman raised in latin culture and countries
What about casca from berserk? She’s iconic
Absolutely.
People never add Elmeda to their list. She is such an overlooked and underrated bad-ass in the anime verse. I think she and Casca are two of the more rounded black female characters I’ve ever seen. People are really missing GB out with her.
* Elmeida.
number 12 is not black! She is clearly white. What the hell?
Can you see alright?
LOL XD I thought that I was tripping
Also, Jackie Tristan from Bleach. Hope to cosplay her someday soon. As well as Plastic from Mirror’s Edge. Although she is a video game character.
Some of the few among a couple above that I could recall. Trying to find some more representation that I can use to express myself. I do not choose to confine myself when it comes to expression, but representation is meaningful and powerful.
Several of them are just tanned. Like Gyarus/Ganguros…
yes
I’m a bit surprised Rakshata from Code Geass isn’t on this list. Let alone Chigusa, a fan favorite.
Where’s Casca from Berserk?
Ikr T-T
Rose Thomas from Fullmetal Alchemist and Paninya from Fullmetal Alchemist:Brotherhood, Ymir from Attack on Titan, Sol Marron from Black Clover and many more~
What about Canary from HunterxHunter
who’s the anime girl in the very beginning ?
I think Korrha and Katara from Avatar earn a mentioning instead of Ymir from AOT who is everything but black 😀
This is amazing but scrolling through it I didn’t see Miriko (My Hero Academia) What caused that?
Thank you for making this list. I want to be a top cosplayer but there are so few notable black women in anime. Nadia is adorable and her show sounds like it would be right up my alley. I’ll give it a watch.
Truth be told. There’s very few black characters overall.
Nadia is a gem you won’t hear of these days, definitely give it a go.
Mila Rose is not an Espada. I think you meant to put Tier Harribel?
Near enough. Was a mistake on my part.