This list includes 54 Anime characters that start with U, from “Ubel” to “Uzumaki Kushina”. They span genres and roles, from main protagonists to memorable supporting parts. Use this page for quick lookup, voice-actor research, or fandom reading.
Anime characters that start with U are named figures who appear in animated Japanese works. Because U is rare in romanization, many names are foreign-derived or nickname-based. A famous example is “Uzumaki Kushina.”
Below you’ll find the table with the columns: “Series” and “Voice actor”.
Series: The anime or franchise the character appears in, with original title and year to help you identify it.
Voice actor: The primary Japanese seiyuu and notable English dub actor when available, useful for cast and research.
Anime characters that start with U
| Name | Series | Japanese Voice Actor | English Voice Actor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usopp | One Piece (1999) | Kappei Yamaguchi | Sonny Strait |
| Uraraka Ochaco | My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia / 2016) | Ayane Sakura | Luci Christian |
| Usagi Tsukino (Sailor Moon) | Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon / 1992) | Kotono Mitsuishi | Stephanie Sheh (Viz Media dub) |
| Uchiha Itachi | Naruto (2002) | Hideo Ishikawa | Crispin Freeman |
| Uchiha Sasuke | Naruto (2002) | Noriaki Sugiyama | Yuri Lowenthal |
| Uchiha Madara | Naruto: Shippuden (2009) | Naoya Uchida | Neil Kaplan |
| Uryu Ishida | Bleach (2004) | Noriaki Sugiyama | Derek Stephen Prince |
| Ulquiorra Cifer | Bleach (2007) | Daisuke Namikawa | Tony Oliver |
| Uzui Tengen | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Kimetsu no Yaiba / 2019) | Katsuyuki Konishi | Ray Chase |
| Ushijima Wakatoshi | Haikyuu!! (2014) | Ryota Takeuchi | Benjamin Diskin |
| Utena Tenjou | Revolutionary Girl Utena (Shoujo Kakumei Utena / 1997) | Tomoko Kawakami | Rachael Lillis |
| Urabe Mikoto | Mysterious Girlfriend X (Nazo no Kanojo X / 2012) | Ayako Yoshitani | Genevieve Simmons |
| Umaru Doma | Himouto! Umaru-chan (2015) | Aimi Tanaka | Emily Neves |
| Usui Takumi | Maid Sama! (Kaichou wa Maid-sama! / 2010) | Nobuhiko Okamoto | David Matranga |
| Uesugi Fuutarou | The Quintessential Quintuplets (Go-toubun no Hanayome / 2019) | Yoshitsugu Matsuoka | Josh Grelle |
| Uzumaki Kushina | Naruto: Shippuden (2011) | Emi Shinohara | Cindy Robinson |
| Uvogin | Hunter x Hunter (2011) | Akio Otsuka | Patrick Seitz |
| Uryuu Minene | Future Diary (Mirai Nikki / 2011) | Mai Aizawa | Emily Neves |
| Unohana Retsu | Bleach (2004) | Aya Hisakawa | Kate Higgins |
| Uiharu Kazari | A Certain Scientific Railgun (Toaru Kagaku no Railgun / 2009) | Aki Toyosaki | Brina Palencia |
| Ushio Okazaki | Clannad: After Story (2008) | Satomi Koorogi | Luci Christian |
| Uzu Sanageyama | Kill la Kill (2013) | Nobuyuki Hiyama | Grant George |
| Ubel | Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Sousou no Frieren / 2023) | Ikumi Hasegawa | Anastasia Muñoz |
| Ueki Kousuke | The Law of Ueki (Ueki no Housoku / 2005) | Romi Park | Cole Howard |
| Ukai Keishin | Haikyuu!! (2014) | Hisao Egawa | Justin Doran |
| Ushio Kofune | Summertime Rendering (2022) | Anna Nagase | Risa Mei |
| Urashima Keitaro | Love Hina (2000) | Yuji Ueda | Derek Stephen Prince |
| Umibozu | Gintama (2006) | Sho Hayami | Mark Orvik |
| Utsuro | Gintama (2015) | Koichi Yamadera | N/A |
| Urd | Ah! My Goddess (Aa! Megami-sama! / 1993) | Yumi Touma | Kether Donohue (TV) |
| Ursula Callistis | Little Witch Academia (2017) | Michiyo Murase | Alexis Nichols |
| Utaha Kasumigaoka | Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend (Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata / 2015) | Ai Kayano | Cristina Vee |
| Ushiyama Tatsuma | Golden Kamuy (2018) | Kenji Nomura | Ian Sinclair |
| Utsushimi Camie | My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia / 2018) | Minori Chihara | Brittney Karbowski |
| Urara Shiraishi | Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches (Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo / 2015) | Saori Hayami | Mikaela Krantz |
| Ugo | Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic (2012) | Toshiyuki Morikawa | Patrick Seitz |
| Udo | Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin / 2020) | Ayumu Murase | Kellen Goff |
| Uranai Baba | Dragon Ball (1986) | Mayumi Tanaka | Linda Young |
| Uzumaki Boruto | Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) | Yuko Sanpei | Amanda C. Miller |
| Ueno Naoka | A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi / 2016) | Yuki Kaneko | Kira Buckland |
| Umiko Ahagon | New Game! (2016) | Chitose Morinaga | Tia Ballard |
| Uruka Takemoto | We Never Learn: BOKUBEN (Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai / 2019) | Sayumi Suzushiro | Margaret McDonald |
| Utakata | Naruto: Shippuden (2010) | Kenichi Suzumura | Michael Sinterniklaas |
| Uno | Nanbaka (2016) | Tetsuya Kakihara | Alejandro Saab |
| Utsumi Shou | SSSS.Gridman (2018) | Soma Saito | Greg Ayres |
| Uwabami | My Hero Academia (2017) | Kendo Kobayashi | Anastasia Muñoz |
| Ultear Milkovich | Fairy Tail (2011) | Miyuki Sawashiro | Lydia Mackay |
| Upa | Dragon Ball (1987) | Mitsuko Horie | Brina Palencia (Kai) |
| Utsugi Lenka | God Eater (2015) | Ryuuichi Kijima | Robbie Daymond |
| Uran | Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom / 1963) | Reiko Mutoh | Corinne Orr (1960s dub) |
| Utsutsu | Gatchaman Crowds (2013) | Kotori Koiwai | Apphia Yu |
| Urogi | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Kimetsu no Yaiba / 2023) | Shunsuke Takeuchi | Brent Mukai |
| Ushio | Kantai Collection (KanColle / 2015) | Saki Fujita | Felecia Angelle |
| Udon Ise | Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) | Tomoaki Maeno | Robbie Daymond |
Descriptions
Usopp
The cowardly but loyal sniper of the Straw Hat Pirates, known for his long nose and tall tales. He dreams of becoming a brave warrior of the sea.
Uraraka Ochaco
A bubbly and determined hero-in-training with the power to nullify gravity. She aims to become a Pro Hero to support her family financially.
Usagi Tsukino (Sailor Moon)
A clumsy and emotional schoolgirl who transforms into the iconic hero Sailor Moon. She fights for love and justice with her fellow Sailor Guardians.
Uchiha Itachi
Sasuke’s enigmatic older brother and a prodigy of the Uchiha clan. He is a complex figure whose true motives are shrouded in mystery for much of the series.
Uchiha Sasuke
Naruto’s rival and a survivor of the Uchiha clan massacre. His life is driven by a quest for power and revenge against his older brother, Itachi.
Uchiha Madara
A legendary leader of the Uchiha clan and one of the most powerful shinobi in history. He is a primary antagonist with grand, world-altering ambitions.
Uryu Ishida
A high school student and a Quincy, a clan of hollow-hunting archers. Initially a rival to Ichigo, he becomes one of his most steadfast allies.
Ulquiorra Cifer
The 4th Espada in Aizen’s army, representing Nihilism. He is a cold, apathetic Arrancar who struggles to understand human emotion.
Uzui Tengen
The flamboyant Sound Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps. A former shinobi, he is a charismatic and powerful fighter who wields twin nichirin cleavers.
Ushijima Wakatoshi
The stoic and overwhelmingly powerful ace and captain of the Shiratorizawa Academy volleyball team. He is one of Japan’s top three high school aces.
Utena Tenjou
A noble and tomboyish student who wants to be a prince. She becomes entangled in a series of sword duels to win the hand of the Rose Bride.
Urabe Mikoto
An eccentric and mysterious transfer student who forms a unique bond with a classmate through her drool. Her personality is as sharp as the scissors she hides.
Umaru Doma
A perfect high school student in public, but at home, she transforms into a lazy, junk-food-eating, game-playing hamster-hooded chibi.
Usui Takumi
The most popular and handsome boy at Seika High School who discovers student council president Misaki’s secret part-time job as a maid.
Uesugi Fuutarou
A high-achieving but poor high school student hired to tutor the wealthy Nakano quintuplets, who all have terrible grades and distinct personalities.
Uzumaki Kushina
Naruto’s hot-blooded and loving mother and the second jinchuriki of the Nine-Tailed Fox. She was known for her fiery red hair and formidable ninja skills.
Uvogin
Member #11 of the Phantom Troupe, a brute with immense physical strength. He is fiercely loyal to his comrades and enjoys a good, destructive fight.
Uryuu Minene
The Ninth Diary Holder, an international terrorist with a tragic past. She is a survival expert and initially an antagonist, but her character becomes more complex.
Unohana Retsu
The gentle and polite captain of the 4th Division, specializing in healing arts. She hides a surprisingly dark past as the first Kenpachi.
Uiharu Kazari
A Level 1 esper and a skilled hacker in Judgment, Academy City’s public safety force. She is known for the flower headband she always wears.
Ushio Okazaki
The sweet and innocent daughter of Tomoya and Nagisa. Her story is a central, deeply emotional part of the series’ second half.
Uzu Sanageyama
One of the student council’s Elite Four at Honnouji Academy, overseeing the athletic clubs. He relies on his enhanced eyesight in battle.
Ubel
A gifted but unsettling first-class mage candidate who excels in binding and cutting magic. She has a morbid fascination with understanding the motivations of others.
Ueki Kousuke
A middle schooler with the power to turn trash into trees. He fights in a celestial tournament to protect his ideals and friends.
Ukai Keishin
The reluctant coach of the Karasuno High volleyball team and grandson of its legendary former coach. He runs a convenience store but has a deep passion for the sport.
Ushio Kofune
A spirited girl whose mysterious drowning death triggers a time-looping supernatural mystery for her childhood friend, Shinpei.
Urashima Keitaro
A clumsy but kind-hearted ronin who becomes the manager of an all-girls dormitory to fulfill a childhood promise to enter Tokyo University.
Umibozu
The universe’s most powerful alien hunter and the estranged father of Kagura and Kamui. He is comically bald, a fact he is very sensitive about.
Utsuro
The final and most formidable antagonist of the series, an immortal being with a deep connection to Gintoki’s past who seeks total destruction.
Urd
Belldandy’s older sister, a powerful and mischievous goddess who is the master of potions and loves to meddle in her sister’s life on Earth.
Ursula Callistis
A kind but seemingly clumsy magic teacher at Luna Nova Academy who takes a special interest in Akko. She harbors a secret identity related to a famous witch.
Utaha Kasumigaoka
A brilliant, top-selling light novel author and a high school student. She is known for her sharp tongue and serves as the scriptwriter for Tomoya’s game circle.
Ushiyama Tatsuma
A powerful and legendary judoka known as “The Undefeated.” An escaped convict from Abashiri Prison, he is a formidable fighter with a peculiar fixation.
Utsushimi Camie
A bubbly and trendy student from Shiketsu High. Her Quirk, Glamour, allows her to create visual and auditory illusions for a short time.
Urara Shiraishi
A beautiful and intelligent honor student who discovers she can swap bodies with anyone she kisses. She is the first of the seven witches Yamada encounters.
Ugo
The giant, blue-skinned Djinn residing within Aladdin’s flute. Despite his immense power, he is incredibly shy and often hides his head in the flute.
Udo
An Eldian Warrior candidate from Marley. He is anxious and intelligent, often overthinking situations and worrying about his comrades.
Uranai Baba
Master Roshi’s older sister, a powerful and ancient fortune teller. She offers her services for a price or if her champions are defeated in battle.
Uzumaki Boruto
The son of Naruto Uzumaki, a talented but brash young ninja. He initially resents his father’s duties but gradually learns what it means to be a shinobi.
Ueno Naoka
A former classmate of Shoya and Shoko. She is often abrasive and confrontational, harboring complex and unresolved feelings about their elementary school past.
Umiko Ahagon
The stern head programmer at the Eagle Jump game company. She is a military and airsoft gun enthusiast, which contrasts with her professional demeanor.
Uruka Takemoto
A prodigious swimmer who is hopeless at academics. Nariyuki is tasked with tutoring her in English so she can get a sports scholarship.
Utakata
The jinchuriki of the Six-Tails from the Hidden Mist Village. He is a calm and reserved wanderer who uses a unique style of Bubble Ninjutsu.
Uno
Inmate #11 of Nanba Prison’s Building 13. He is a British gambling addict with a talent for reading people and situations, and loves women.
Utsumi Shou
Yuta’s best friend and a massive fan of tokusatsu and Ultraman. He provides tactical knowledge about kaiju, helping the Gridman Alliance in their battles.
Uwabami
A snake-like Pro Hero who is also a popular celebrity. Momo and Itsuka intern with her, though they spend more time on her media appearances.
Ultear Milkovich
A powerful wizard who uses Arc of Time magic. Initially an antagonist with the Magic Council and Grimoire Heart, her journey is one of atonement and redemption.
Upa
A young native boy who lives with his father, Bora, at the base of Korin Tower. He befriends Goku and helps him during his quest.
Utsugi Lenka
The anime’s protagonist, a new-type God Eater. He is driven by a fierce desire to protect humanity from the Aragami after a tragic past.
Uran
Astro Boy’s younger sister, an equally powerful but more mischievous and emotional robot. She often gets into trouble but has a strong sense of justice.
Utsutsu
A member of the Gatchaman team who possesses the “Life-Draining NOTE.” She is shy and withdrawn, often ending her sentences with “-utsu” (depressing).
Urogi
One of the clones of Upper Rank Four demon Hantengu, representing the emotion of pleasure. He has wings and unleashes powerful sonic screams.
Ushio
A shy and timid destroyer-class Fleet Girl. She is part of Destroyer Division 7 and often apologizes, even when it’s not her fault.
Udon Ise
A former teammate of Konohamaru, now a jonin and homeroom teacher. He’s known for his constantly dripping nose and his “Dripping Nose Hair” jutsu.