Here you’ll find 50 Anime characters that start with I, organized from “Ibiki Morino” to “Izumo Kamiki”. The entries cover protagonists, antagonists, and supporting roles across genres and decades. Use this list for research, voice-actor lookup, or quick reference for trivia and cosplay.
Anime characters that start with I are named figures who appear in animated Japanese works. Many famous examples, like Ichigo Kurosaki and Izumo Kamiki, helped popularize those names internationally.
Below you’ll find the table with Character, Series, and Voice actor columns.
Character: Shows the canonical name and common aliases so you can locate the exact entry quickly.
Series: Lists the anime title, original title and year so you can identify the work at a glance.
Voice actor: Gives the primary Japanese actor and major English dub, helping you track performances and credits.
Anime characters that start with I
| Name | Series | Japanese VA | English VA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ichigo Kurosaki | Bleach (2004) | Masakazu Morita | Johnny Yong Bosch |
| Inuyasha | InuYasha (2000) | Kappei Yamaguchi | Richard Ian Cox |
| Itachi Uchiha | Naruto (2002) | Hideo Ishikawa | Crispin Freeman |
| Izuku Midoriya | Boku no Hero Academia (My Hero Academia) (2016) | Daiki Yamashita | Justin Briner |
| Inosuke Hashibira | Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) (2019) | Yoshitsugu Matsuoka | Bryce Papenbrook |
| Izaya Orihara | Durarara!! (2010) | Hiroshi Kamiya | Johnny Yong Bosch |
| Ippo Makunouchi | Hajime no Ippo (Fighting Spirit) (2000) | Kohei Kiyasu | Steve Staley |
| Illyasviel von Einzbern | Fate/stay night (2006) | Mai Kadowaki | Stephanie Sheh |
| Irisviel von Einzbern | Fate/Zero (2011) | Sayaka Ohara | Bridget Hoffman |
| Issei Hyoudou | High School DxD (2012) | Yūki Kaji | Scott Freeman; Josh Grelle |
| Ino Yamanaka | Naruto (2002) | Ryōka Yuzuki | Colleen O’Shaughnessey |
| Iruma Suzuki | Mairimashita! Iruma-kun (Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun) (2019) | Ayumu Murase | Laura Stahl |
| Isaac Netero | Hunter x Hunter (2011) | Ichirō Nagai; Banjō Ginga | John Snyder |
| Isabella | Yakusoku no Neverland (The Promised Neverland) (2019) | Yūko Kaida | Laura Post |
| Izumi Curtis | Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) | Shoko Tsuda | Christine Auten |
| Izumi Miyamura | Horimiya (2021) | Kōki Uchiyama | Alejandro Saab |
| Ichimaru Gin | Bleach (2004) | Kōji Yusa | Doug Erholtz |
| Ikkaku Madarame | Bleach (2004) | Nobuyuki Hiyama | Vic Mignogna; Richard Epcar |
| Irina Jelavić | Ansatsu Kyoushitsu (Assassination Classroom) (2015) | Shizuka Itō | Martha Harms |
| Isaac Dian | Baccano! (2007) | Masaya Onosaka | J. Michael Tatum |
| Isla | Plastic Memories (2015) | Sora Amamiya | Erica Lindbeck |
| Itsuka Kendo | Boku no Hero Academia (My Hero Academia) (2017) | Saki Ogasawara | Jad Saxton |
| Iroha Isshiki | Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru. (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU) (2015) | Ayane Sakura | Luci Christian |
| Itsuki Nakano | 5-toubun no Hanayome (The Quintessential Quintuplets) (2019) | Inori Minase | Tia Ballard |
| Ichika Nakano | 5-toubun no Hanayome (The Quintessential Quintuplets) (2019) | Kana Hanazawa | Lindsay Seidel |
| Izana Kurokawa | Tokyo Revengers (2023) | Nobunaga Shimazaki | Zeno Robinson |
| Ichiro Inuyashiki | Inuyashiki (2017) | Fumiyo Kohinata | Mason Butler |
| Ikoma | Koutetsujou no Kabaneri (Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress) (2016) | Tasuku Hatanaka | Robbie Daymond |
| Iggy | JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Stardust Crusaders (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) (2014) | Misato Fukuen; Shigeru Chiba | Derek Stephen Prince |
| Ikari Shinji | Shin Seiki Evangelion (Neon Genesis Evangelion) (1995) | Megumi Ogata | Spike Spencer |
| Ikari Gendo | Shin Seiki Evangelion (Neon Genesis Evangelion) (1995) | Fumihiko Tachiki | Tristan MacAvery; John Swasey |
| Igarashi Ganta | Deadman Wonderland (2011) | Romi Park | Greg Ayres |
| Ichimatsu Matsuno | Osomatsu-san (2015) | Jun Fukuyama | Kyle Phillips |
| Inori Yuzuriha | Guilty Crown (2011) | Ai Kayano | Alexis Tipton |
| Isuzu Sento | Amagi Brilliant Park (2014) | Ai Kakuma | Molly Searcy |
| Iwasawa Masami | Angel Beats! (2010) | Miyuki Sawashiro; Marina | Luci Christian |
| Ibiki Morino | Naruto (2002) | Taiten Kusunoki | Kim Strauss |
| Izumo Kamiki | Ao no Exorcist (Blue Exorcist) (2011) | Eri Kitamura | Kira Buckland |
| Ichijou Raku | Nisekoi (2014) | Kōki Uchiyama | Brian L. Butler |
| Inaba Himeko | Kokoro Connect (2012) | Miyuki Sawashiro | Emily Neves |
| Ikusaba Mukuro | Danganronpa: The Animation (2013) | Megumi Toyoguchi | Amanda Céline Miller |
| Ishida Uryuu | Bleach (2004) | Noriaki Sugiyama | Derek Stephen Prince |
| Ishigami Yu | Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War) (2019) | Ryōta Suzuki | Austin Tindle |
| Iida Tenya | Boku no Hero Academia (My Hero Academia) (2016) | Kaito Ishikawa | J. Michael Tatum |
| Ikaros | Sora no Otoshimono (Heaven’s Lost Property) (2009) | Saori Hayami | Brittney Karbowski |
| Isuzu “Rin” Sohma | Fruits Basket (2019) | Aki Toyosaki | Brina Palencia |
| Imai Nobume | Gintama’ (2011) | Aya Hirano | N/A |
| Ioryogi | Kobato. (2009) | Tetsu Inada | Chris Sabat |
| Ichinose Guren | Owari no Seraph (Seraph of the End) (2015) | Yūichi Nakamura | Dave Trosko |
| Igarashi Tora | Kaichou wa Maid-sama! (Maid Sama!) (2010) | Kenichi Suzumura | Chris Patton |
Descriptions
Ichigo Kurosaki
A high school student who becomes a Soul Reaper (Shinigami) to protect the innocent. Known for his spiky orange hair, giant sword (Zangetsu), and unwavering determination to save his friends.
Inuyasha
A hot-headed half-demon (hanyō) from the Feudal Era, seeking the Shikon Jewel. He wields the powerful Tessaiga sword and is known for his iconic red robe and dog-like ears.
Itachi Uchiha
A prodigy from the Uchiha clan who single-handedly murdered his entire family, sparing only his younger brother, Sasuke. His true motives make him one of anime’s most complex and beloved anti-heroes.
Izuku Midoriya
A kind, determined boy born without a superpower (Quirk) in a world of heroes. He inherits the power of One For All from his idol, All Might, and enrolls in a prestigious hero academy (alias: Deku).
Inosuke Hashibira
A brash and aggressive Demon Slayer raised by wild boars. He wears a boar’s head as a mask, fights with two serrated swords, and developed his own fighting style, Beast Breathing.
Izaya Orihara
A powerful and manipulative information broker who operates in Ikebukuro. He claims to love all humans but enjoys putting them in chaotic situations just to observe their reactions.
Ippo Makunouchi
A shy high school student who, after being bullied, is introduced to the world of professional boxing. He becomes a ferocious featherweight boxer known for his immense punching power and signature Dempsey Roll.
Illyasviel von Einzbern
A young magus and the Master of Berserker in the Fifth Holy Grail War. Despite her childlike appearance, she possesses immense magical power and a complex, tragic backstory (alias: Illya).
Irisviel von Einzbern
A homunculus created by the Einzbern family and the mother of Illyasviel. She acts as Saber’s proxy Master in the Fourth Holy Grail War, displaying grace, curiosity, and surprising skill.
Issei Hyoudou
A perverted high school student who is killed on his first date and resurrected as a devil. He wields the Boosted Gear, a powerful Sacred Gear containing a dragon’s soul.
Ino Yamanaka
A confident ninja (kunoichi) from Konoha’s Yamanaka clan, specializing in mind-transfer techniques. She is a childhood friend and rival of Sakura Haruno and a member of Team 10.
Iruma Suzuki
A kind-hearted human boy whose parents sell him to a demon. He must hide his human identity while attending a demon school as the headmaster’s adopted grandson.
Isaac Netero
The 12th Chairman of the Hunter Association and one of the most powerful Nen users in the world. Despite his playful demeanor, he possesses monstrous strength honed through decades of training.
Isabella
The caretaker (Mama) of the Grace Field House orphanage. Initially appearing loving and gentle, she is a cunning and ruthless antagonist dedicated to the farm system she oversees.
Izumi Curtis
A master alchemist and martial artist living in Dublith, who becomes the formidable teacher of the Elric brothers. She is a stern but caring mentor who describes herself as a simple housewife.
Izumi Miyamura
A quiet and gloomy-looking high school boy who secretly has numerous tattoos and piercings. His life changes when his true, gentle personality is discovered by his popular classmate, Kyouko Hori.
Ichimaru Gin
The former captain of the 3rd Division, known for his perpetually closed eyes, fox-like smile, and unsettling demeanor. His true allegiances remain a mystery for much of the series.
Ikkaku Madarame
The 3rd Seat of the 11th Division, a bald, battle-loving Soul Reaper who fights purely for the thrill. He is fiercely loyal to his captain and secretly possesses a powerful Bankai.
Irina Jelavić
A professional hitwoman hired as a foreign language teacher for Class 3-E to assassinate Koro-sensei. Known for her seductive tactics, she is often called “Professor Bitch” (Bitch-sensei) by her students.
Isaac Dian
One half of the comically idiotic and beloved duo of thieves, Isaac and Miria. Dressed in eccentric costumes, they bring boundless optimism and accidental immortality to the 1930s underworld.
Isla
A Giftia, a highly advanced android with a limited lifespan, who works at the Terminal Service. Initially reserved and clumsy, she slowly opens up as she partners with the human employee, Tsukasa.
Itsuka Kendo
The class representative of U.A. High’s Class 1-B, often seen as the “big sister” of her class. Her Quirk, Big Fist, allows her to enlarge her hands for immense strength.
Iroha Isshiki
A cunning and sly first-year student who becomes the student council president. She often acts cute and helpless to manipulate others, but develops a genuine bond with Hachiman Hikigaya.
Itsuki Nakano
The fifth and youngest of the Nakano quintuplets, known for her serious personality and massive appetite. She is the first of the sisters to meet their tutor, Futaro Uesugi.
Ichika Nakano
The first and eldest of the Nakano quintuplets. She acts as the responsible older sister and dreams of becoming an actress, often teasing her tutor Futaro while hiding her true feelings.
Izana Kurokawa
The formidable leader of the Tenjiku gang and a primary antagonist. His immense fighting prowess and charismatic yet ruthless leadership pose a significant threat to the Tokyo Manji Gang.
Ichiro Inuyashiki
A timid, 58-year-old man who, after being killed in an explosion, is rebuilt as a powerful combat android. He decides to use his newfound abilities to become a hero and save people.
Ikoma
A young steamsmith during a zombie apocalypse who becomes a Kabaneri—a human-Kabane hybrid—after developing a weapon to pierce the monsters’ iron-coated hearts.
Iggy
A street-smart Boston Terrier and Stand user who wields the powerful sand-based Stand, The Fool. He joins the Joestar group on their journey and has an addiction to coffee-flavored chewing gum.
Ikari Shinji
The reluctant teenage pilot of Evangelion Unit-01 and the series’ protagonist. He is summoned by his estranged father to fight mysterious beings called Angels while grappling with immense psychological trauma.
Ikari Gendo
The enigmatic commander of NERV and Shinji’s estranged father. He is the manipulative mastermind behind the Evangelion project, driven by a desire to reunite with his late wife, Yui.
Igarashi Ganta
A middle school student framed for the massacre of his class. Sent to a brutal prison amusement park, he discovers he can manipulate his blood as a weapon (alias: Woodpecker).
Ichimatsu Matsuno
The fourth Matsuno sextuplet, characterized by his tired expression, cynical personality, and deep affinity for cats. He often isolates himself from his chaotic brothers.
Inori Yuzuriha
The stoic vocalist of the internet group EGOIST and a member of the resistance “Funeral Parlor.” She becomes the partner of protagonist Shu Ouma, who can draw powerful weapons (Voids) from her.
Isuzu Sento
A Royal Guard from a magical realm, tasked with saving a failing amusement park. She is stoic and serious, often threatening people with her magical muzzleloader musket.
Iwasawa Masami
The original leader and vocalist of the Afterlife Battlefront’s diversionary band, Girls Dead Monster. A cool and reserved musician, she found salvation through pouring her tragic life’s frustrations into song.
Ibiki Morino
The commander of the Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force and the proctor for the first phase of the Chunin Exams. A master of psychological warfare, his scarred face is a testament to his endurance.
Izumo Kamiki
A top student at the True Cross Academy and an Exorcist-in-training. She has a prideful and often harsh personality but is deeply caring underneath, hailing from a long line of shrine maidens.
Ichijou Raku
The heir to a yakuza family who is forced into a fake relationship with Chitoge Kirisaki to prevent a gang war. He wears a locket that can only be opened by his childhood sweetheart’s key.
Inaba Himeko
The vice-president of the Student Cultural Society, known for her calm, logical, and sometimes brutally honest personality. She acts as the group’s rational anchor when they face bizarre supernatural phenomena.
Ikusaba Mukuro
The 16th student of Hope’s Peak Academy and the “Ultimate Soldier.” A member of the despair-inducing group Fenrir, she is the twin sister of Junko Enoshima and a master of combat.
Ishida Uryuu
A Quincy, a human who hunts Hollows using bows made of spiritual particles. Initially a rival to Ichigo, he becomes one of his most steadfast and intelligent allies.
Ishigami Yu
The treasurer of the Shuchiin Academy student council. A gloomy and brutally honest gamer, he is a deeply kind and perceptive person underneath his pessimistic exterior.
Iida Tenya
The earnest class representative of U.A. High’s Class 1-A. Hailing from a famous hero family, his Quirk, Engine, gives him super-speed through engines in his calves.
Ikaros
A powerful Angeloid who falls from the sky and becomes the servant of Tomoki Sakurai. Though initially emotionless, she possesses immense destructive power and a deep love for watermelons.
Isuzu “Rin” Sohma
A member of the Sohma family cursed by the spirit of the horse. She is sharp-tongued and stubborn, pushing others away to protect them, but is driven by a desperate love for Hatsuharu.
Imai Nobume
The former vice-captain of the Mimawarigumi police force. An elite assassin with a deadpan expression and a love for donuts, she is a sadistic yet complex swordswoman.
Ioryogi
A creature from another world tasked with guiding Kobato, trapped in the form of a foul-mouthed, fire-breathing dog plushie. He is strict but genuinely cares for Kobato’s success.
Ichinose Guren
A Lieutenant Colonel of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army and leader of the Guren Squad. He is a cunning and charismatic leader who took in Yuuichirou after the vampire apocalypse.
Igarashi Tora
The arrogant and wealthy student council president of Miyabigaoka High School. He acts as a rival to Takumi Usui and frequently tries to get Misaki Ayuzawa to transfer to his school.