This list includes 88 Anime characters that start with J, ranging from “—” to “Jyushimatsu Matsuno”. The entries cover named, screen‑credited characters from TV series, films, and notable adaptations. Use it to find series links, voice actors, and quick references for research, cosplay, or casual browsing.
Anime characters that start with J are named individuals who appear on screen in anime productions. Many reflect popular naming trends, like the energetic Jyushimatsu Matsuno from Osomatsu‑san.
Below you’ll find the table with Character, Series (original title / year), and Voice actor(s).
Jotaro Kujo
The stoic, delinquent protagonist of Stardust Crusaders and the third “JoJo”. He wields the powerful short-range Stand, Star Platinum. Adapted from the iconic manga.
Jiraiya
One of the three Legendary Sannin and Naruto’s mentor, known as the “Toad Sage.” He is a powerful ninja and a perverted but wise father figure. Adapted from the manga.
Jean Kirschtein
A member of the 104th Training Corps who evolves from a self-serving cynic into a capable and respected leader within the Survey Corps. Adapted from the manga.
Juvia Lockser
A Mage of the Fairy Tail Guild who uses Water Magic. Formerly of the Phantom Lord guild, she develops an obsessive love for Gray Fullbuster. Adapted from the manga.
Jet Black
The pragmatic ex-cop and owner of the spaceship “Bebop.” He is the father figure of the ship’s crew of bounty hunters, known for his wisdom and jazz music taste. An anime-original character.
Joseph Joestar
The hot-headed and clever protagonist of Battle Tendency and the second “JoJo.” A master of Hamon and trickery, he later returns as a major supporting character. Adapted from the manga.
Jolyne Cujoh
The protagonist of Stone Ocean, the daughter of Jotaro Kujo, and the first female “JoJo.” Framed for a crime, she awakens her Stand, Stone Free, in prison. Adapted from the manga.
Jellal Fernandes
A childhood friend of Erza Scarlet. He started as a major antagonist obsessed with reviving Zeref but later redeems himself, fighting alongside Fairy Tail. Adapted from the manga.
Juzo Suzuya
An eccentric and child-like Special Class Ghoul Investigator with a prodigious talent for killing ghouls. He has a history of trauma and a love for body modification. Adapted from the manga.
Jiro Kyoka
A student in Class 1-A at U.A. High School with the Quirk “Earphone Jack.” She has a passion for rock music and can channel her heartbeat into powerful attacks. Adapted from the manga.
Jin
A stoic and traditional ronin who joins Fuu on her quest alongside the wild Mugen. He is a master of the orthodox Kenjutsu sword style. An anime-original character.
Jinbei
A whale shark fish-man known as the “Knight of the Sea.” A master of Fish-Man Karate and a former Warlord of the Sea, he is the helmsman of the Straw Hat Pirates. Adapted from the manga.
James
An effeminate and comical member of Team Rocket, usually partnered with Jessie and Meowth. Despite being a villain, he often shows a compassionate side, especially for his Pokémon. Adapted from the video games.
Jessie
A dramatic and bossy member of Team Rocket trio, dedicated to capturing Ash’s Pikachu. She has a tragic backstory and a flair for fashion and contests. Adapted from the video games.
Jaden Yuki
An energetic and talented Duelist who attends Duel Academy. Known in Japan as Judai Yuki, he uses an “Elemental HERO” deck and can communicate with Duel Spirits. Adapted from the manga.
Joey Wheeler
Yugi Muto’s loyal and hot-headed best friend. Known as Katsuya Jonouchi in Japan, he grows from a novice duelist into a formidable opponent with his luck-based deck. Adapted from the manga.
Jibril
The youngest and most powerful of the Flügel race. A lover of knowledge, she pledges her loyalty to Sora and Shiro after losing to them in a game. Adapted from the light novel.
Jigen Daisuke
Lupin’s loyal partner and a master marksman who can perform a 0.3-second quick-draw. He is rarely seen without his fedora pulled over his eyes. Adapted from the manga.
Jiren
The most powerful warrior from Universe 11 and the main antagonist of the Universe Survival Saga. His immense strength and stoic demeanor posed the greatest challenge to Goku. Adapted from the manga.
Junko Enoshima
The main antagonist of the Danganronpa series. As the “Ultimate Despair,” she is a charismatic and sadistic fashionista who orchestrates the deadly killing games. Adapted from the visual novel.
Jinta Yadomi
The reclusive main character, nicknamed “Jintan.” He is haunted by the ghost of his childhood friend, Menma, which forces him to reconnect with his estranged friends. An anime-original series.
Jeremiah Gottwald
An elite Knightmare Frame pilot fiercely loyal to the Britannian royal family. Initially an antagonist to Lelouch, his unwavering loyalty earns him the nickname “Orange.” An anime-original character.
Jean Pierre Polnareff
A proud and chivalrous Frenchman who joins Jotaro’s group to avenge his sister’s death. His Stand is the rapier-wielding Silver Chariot. Adapted from the manga.
Joe Yabuki
A troubled orphan from the slums who discovers his talent for boxing. His journey from a delinquent to a professional boxer is a legendary and tragic tale in anime history. Adapted from the manga.
Joe
The protagonist of this gritty sci-fi boxing anime. Initially fighting in rigged underground matches as “Junk Dog,” he decides to fight for real in the Megalonia tournament. An anime-original series.
Jushiro Ukitake
The kind-hearted and chronically ill Captain of the 13th Division in the Gotei 13. He is highly respected for his morals and wields the dual-bladed Zanpakutō, Sōgyo no Kotowari. Adapted from the manga.
Junpei Yoshino
A bullied high school student who becomes tragically entangled with the Cursed Spirit Mahito. His short and grim story serves as a harsh lesson for protagonist Yuji Itadori. Adapted from the manga.
Jeanne D’Arc
A Ruler-class Servant summoned to oversee the Great Holy Grail War. She is a kind and virtuous Saint who seeks to ensure the war proceeds according to the rules. Adapted from the light novel.
Joker
The codename for Ren Amamiya, the leader of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. A quiet high school student by day, he leads his friends into the Metaverse to steal corrupt hearts. Adapted from the video game.
Joker
A mysterious and powerful anti-hero known as the “Dark Hero.” He operates independently, seeking the truth about the Holy Sol Temple and the Great Cataclysm. Adapted from the manga.
Jin Mori
An eccentric and powerful martial artist who enters the “God of High School” tournament. He is later revealed to be the legendary Monkey King, Sun Wukong. Adapted from the webtoon.
Judeau
A calm and perceptive member of the original Band of the Hawk. He is a skilled knife-thrower and one of Guts’s most reliable friends within the mercenary group. Adapted from the manga.
Judal
The Magi of the Kou Empire, known for his arrogant personality and specialization in Ice Magic. He serves as a primary antagonist and rival to Aladdin. Adapted from the manga.
Jashin-chan
A serpent demon from Hell who is summoned to Earth by a gothic lolita witch, Yurine. She constantly tries to kill Yurine to return home, but always fails comically. Adapted from the manga.
Jibanyan
A cat Yo-kai who becomes Nate’s companion. Formerly a normal cat named Rudy, he was hit by a truck and now seeks to defeat them with his “Paws of Fury” Soultimate Move. Adapted from the video game.
Jun Tao
The older sister of Ren Tao and a daoshi who can control corpses using ofuda talismans. Initially an antagonist, she later becomes an ally to Yoh Asakura and his friends. Adapted from the manga.
Jigen
The leader of the mysterious organization Kara and the vessel for the Ōtsutsuki, Isshiki. He is one of the most powerful and threatening villains in the series. Adapted from the manga.
Joe Kido
The oldest of the original DigiDestined, characterized by his anxiety and sense of responsibility. He holds the Crest of Reliability, and his partner is the aquatic Digimon, Gomamon. Anime-original character.
Jeri Katou
A kind and gentle classmate of Takato who eventually becomes the Tamer of Leomon. Her character arc is one of the most tragic and profound in the entire Digimon franchise. Anime-original character.
Jean Havoc
A loyal Second Lieutenant serving under Colonel Roy Mustang. Known for his chain-smoking and constant girl troubles, he is a dependable member of Mustang’s team. Adapted from the manga.
Jircniv Rune Farlord El-Nix
The young and pragmatic emperor of the Baharuth Empire, known as the “Bloody Emperor.” He is a brilliant but ruthless ruler who attempts to outwit Ainz Ooal Gown, with little success. Adapted from the light novel.
Judau Ashta
A brash junk collector from the Side 1 colony of Shangri-La who becomes the pilot of the powerful Zeta Gundam and later the ZZ Gundam during the First Neo Zeon War. Adapted from the manga.
Junko Konno
A legendary idol from the Shōwa era who is resurrected as a zombie to join the idol group Franchouchou. She is shy and initially struggles with modern idol culture. An anime-original series.
Jonah
A child soldier who hates weapons yet becomes a bodyguard for the international arms dealer Koko Hekmatyar. He is stoic and incredibly skilled in combat despite his young age. Adapted from the manga.
Joy Boy
A mysterious and significant figure from the Void Century, first mentioned on the Fish-Man Island Poneglyph. He is connected to the legendary One Piece treasure and the “D” clan’s destiny. Adapted from the manga.
Jeice
A flamboyant and arrogant member of the Ginyu Force, Frieza’s elite mercenary team. Known as the “Red Magma,” he often partners with Burter for combination attacks. Adapted from the manga.
Janemba
The main antagonist of the movie Fusion Reborn. A demon of pure evil born from the negligence of a teen ogre in Other World, his power forced Goku and Vegeta to fuse into Gogeta. Anime-original character.
Jubei Kibagami
A wandering mercenary swordsman in feudal Japan. He is a master of the blade who gets caught in a conspiracy involving a group of demonic ninjas. An anime-original character.
Julius Euclius
A member of the Royal Guard known as the “Finest of Knights.” Initially a rival to Subaru, he is a powerful spirit arts user who upholds a strict code of chivalry. Adapted from the light novel.
Jasmine
The shy and kind-hearted Steel-type Gym Leader of Olivine City in the Johto region. She is deeply devoted to her Ampharos, Amphy, who powers the city’s lighthouse. Adapted from the video games.
Jan Valentine
A vulgar and sadistic vampire who, along with his brother Luke, leads an army of ghouls in an assault on the Hellsing Organization’s headquarters. Adapted from the manga.
Jin Kariya
The leader of the Bounts and the main antagonist of the anime-original Bount arc. He seeks to gain immense power and take revenge on the Soul Reapers for creating his race. An anime-original character.
Jabu
The Unicorn Saint and one of the 100 orphans sent across the world to become Saints for Athena. He is initially a rival to Pegasus Seiya, often vying for Saori Kido’s attention. Adapted from the manga.
Jashin
An ancient evil being who serves as the source of madness in the world. As the first Kishin, he was sealed away under Death City by Lord Death himself. Adapted from the manga.
Jack Atlas
Yusei Fudo’s main rival and a former resident of the Satellite. Known as the “Master of Faster,” he is a legendary Turbo Duelist who wields the powerful “Red Dragon Archfiend.” Adapted from the manga.
Julieta Juris
An elite pilot in the Gjallarhorn organization who is fiercely loyal to Rustal Elion. She is a skilled and determined soldier who pilots various advanced mobile suits. An anime-original series.
Jirobo
A member of the Sound Four, Orochimaru’s elite bodyguards. He utilizes earth-style jutsu and possesses immense physical strength, acting as the “tank” of the group. Adapted from the manga.
Juugo
A shinobi with a unique ability to absorb natural energy, which causes him to fly into uncontrollable rages. He is the origin of the curse mark and a loyal member of Sasuke’s team, Taka. Adapted from the manga.
Jyushimatsu Matsuno
The fifth-born of the Matsuno sextuplets, easily identified by his wide, cheerful grin and single ahoge. He is incredibly energetic, child-like, and excels at baseball. Adapted from the classic manga.
J. Geil
An antagonist with two right hands who murdered Polnareff’s sister. His Stand, Hanged Man, is a being of light that attacks from reflections. Adapted from the manga.
Jin Kisaragi
A hero of the Ikaruga Civil War and a major in the Novus Orbis Librarium. He is the cold and aloof younger brother of the series’ protagonist, Ragna the Bloodedge. Adapted from the video game.
Juna Doma
A beautiful songstress from the Elfrieden Kingdom’s navy, known as the “Prima Donna Lorelei.” She serves as a valuable intelligence agent for King Souma. Adapted from the light novel.
Justy Ueki Tylor
A lazy young man who joins the military hoping for an easy life, but through sheer luck, he stumbles his way into becoming a legendary starship captain. Adapted from the light novel.
Jean-Jacques Leroy
A Canadian figure skater and a rival to the main characters. Known as “JJ,” he is arrogant and flashy, with a personal theme song he loves to perform to. An anime-original character.
Joshua Christopher
Rosette Christopher’s younger brother, who possesses immense healing powers but suffers from a weak constitution. He is the main motivation for Rosette’s quest. Adapted from the manga.
Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld
The fiery princess of Lieseltania and a top-ranking student at Seidoukan Academy. A “Strega” who wields flame-based powers, she becomes a close partner to Ayato Amagiri. Adapted from the light novel.
Juri Han
A sadistic and provocative S.I.N. agent who enjoys conflict. A master of Taekwondo, her left eye is enhanced by the Feng Shui Engine, granting her incredible power. Adapted from the video game.
Jericho
An apprentice Holy Knight who initially antagonizes the Seven Deadly Sins. She has a strong inferiority complex but grows into a more confident and capable fighter. Adapted from the manga.
Joker
The good-natured ringleader of the Noah’s Ark Circus. Despite his prosthetic arm and leg, he is a skilled performer and a caring older brother figure to the other troupe members. Adapted from the manga.
Jeanne
The leader of the X-Laws, known as the “Iron Maiden.” She is a powerful shaman who channels the spirit of Shamash and endures constant torture inside an iron maiden to build her power. Adapted from the manga.
Jintetsu
The stoic and immensely powerful leader of the City Patrol’s Mushikari, an elite group that fights giant insects. He is known as the “Killer of 1,000.” Adapted from the manga.
Joe Kido
A rebooted version of the original character. A serious and studious DigiDestined partnered with Gomamon, he struggles to balance his duties with his desire to study for exams. Adapted from the original anime.
Jotaro Kujo
An older, more mature version of Jotaro who travels to Morioh to mentor Josuke Higashikata. Now a marine biologist, he still possesses the incredible power of Star Platinum. Adapted from the manga.
Josuke Higashikata
The kind-hearted but quick-tempered illegitimate son of Joseph Joestar and the fourth “JoJo.” His Stand, Crazy Diamond, can repair or restore anything it touches. Adapted from the manga.
Jonathan Joestar
The gentlemanly protagonist of Phantom Blood and the first “JoJo.” His idyllic life is shattered by his adopted brother, Dio Brando, whom he battles using the power of Hamon. Adapted from the manga.
Jotaro Kujo
Appearing in a supporting role, he sends Koichi Hirose to Italy to investigate Giorno Giovanna, the son of his arch-nemesis, DIO. Adapted from the manga.
Jotaro Kujo
Jolyne Cujoh’s estranged father. He comes to her aid in prison but falls into a coma after his Stand and memories are stolen, motivating Jolyne’s quest. Adapted from the manga.
Joseph Joestar
An elderly version of the second “JoJo” who gathers the team to defeat the newly resurrected DIO. He develops a Stand, Hermit Purple, which aids in their journey. Adapted from the manga.
Jinta Hanakari
A young, red-haired boy who works at the Urahara Shop alongside Ururu and Tessai. He is brash and often bullies Ururu, but he is a skilled fighter for his age. Adapted from the manga.
Junpei Hyuga
The captain and clutch shooter for the Seirin High basketball team. He has a split personality, switching from a calm leader to a trash-talking, intense player in critical moments. Adapted from the manga.
Jackal Kuwahara
A regular on the Rikkai Dai Junior High tennis team, known for his incredible defensive abilities, earning him the nickname “The Man with Four Lungs.” Adapted from the manga.
Jagi
One of Kenshiro’s adoptive brothers and a practitioner of Hokuto Shinken. After being disfigured by Kenshiro, he becomes a masked villain who impersonates his brother to ruin his name. Adapted from the manga.
Justice
The gunslinger who wears the “Number One” headband and the main antagonist of the series. He killed Afro’s father, setting the protagonist on his long and bloody path of revenge. Adapted from the manga.
Jiro Mochizuki
An Old Blood vampire known as the “Silver Blade.” He is a hero of the Kowloon Shock who travels to the Special Zone with his younger brother, Kotaro. Adapted from the light novel.
Jin Kanzaki
A young man with the ability to transform into the superhuman being ZET. He struggles with his identity while fighting monstrous beings known as Players. Adapted from the manga.
Jiro
An android created with a “conscience circuit,” causing him to struggle between his creator’s evil commands and his own sense of justice. Adapted from the manga.
Junichirou Kagami
A genius physicist and obsessive otaku who claims to have “YD,” a disease that means he can only do what he yearns to do. He becomes an unconventional but effective high school teacher. Adapted from the manga.
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