This list includes 50 Anime characters that start with V, from “Sailor Venus” to “William Vangeance”. They include leads, villains, and supporting figures across genres and decades. Use this list for quick reference, voice-actor lookup, or fandom research.
Anime characters that start with V are named figures who appear in anime whose romanized names begin with V. Because V is uncommon in Japanese phonetics, many of these names are loanwords or stylized foreign names.
Below you’ll find the table with Character, Series, and Voice actor.
Character: The character’s official name and common aliases, so you can match entries across different sources and translations.
Series: The anime title, original Japanese name, and release year, so you can find the exact series and its era.
Voice actor: Primary Japanese voice actor listed first, followed by major English dub credits when available, to help you identify performances.
Anime characters that start with V
| Name | Series (Original title & year) | Role / Canonical name & notes | Voice actor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vash the Stampede | Trigun (1998) | Protagonist | Masaya Onosaka; Johnny Yong Bosch |
| Vegeta | Dragon Ball Z (1989) | Rival / Vegeta IV | Ryō Horikawa; Christopher Sabat |
| Vearn | Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken (2020) | Antagonist / Great Demon King Vearn | Banjō Ginga; Paul Dobson |
| Veldora Tempest | Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken (2018) | Supporting / Storm Dragon Veldora | Tomoaki Maeno; Chris Rager |
| Vermeil | Kinsou no Vermeil (2022) | Protagonist / Vermeil in Gold | Maaya Uchida; Juliet Simmons |
| Vermouth | Meitantei Conan (1996) | Antagonist / Sharon Vineyard | Mami Koyama; Laura Post |
| Vetto | Black Clover (2017) | Antagonist / Vetto the Despair | Masataka Nakai; David Wald |
| Vicious | Cowboy Bebop (1998) | Antagonist | Norio Wakamoto; Skip Stellrecht |
| Victim | Overlord (2015) | Supporting / Guardian of the 8th Floor | Nao Tōyama; Marzi Motamed |
| Victoria Seras | Hellsing Ultimate (2006) | Protagonist / Seras Victoria | Fumiko Orikasa; K. T. Oslin |
| Victorique de Blois | Gosick (2011) | Protagonist | Aoi Yūki; Apphia Yu |
| Victor Nikiforov | Yuri!!! on Ice (2016) | Protagonist | Junichi Suwabe; Jerry Jewell |
| Videl Satan | Dragon Ball Z (1994) | Supporting | Yūko Minaguchi; Kara Edwards |
| Viletta Nu | Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch (2006) | Supporting | Akeno Watanabe; Megan Hollingshead |
| Vincent Valentine | Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005) | Supporting | Shōgo Suzuki; Steven Blum |
| Vinsmoke Judge | One Piece (2017) | Antagonist / Garuda | Hideyuki Hori; Christopher Wehkamp |
| Vinsmoke Reiju | One Piece (2017) | Supporting / Poison Pink | Michiko Neya; Alexis Tipton |
| Viola | Pokémon XY (2013) | Supporting / Gym Leader | Noriko Shitaya; Lori Gardner |
| Violet Evergarden | Violet Evergarden (2018) | Protagonist | Yui Ishikawa; Erika Harlacher |
| Virgo | Fairy Tail (2009) | Supporting / Celestial Spirit | Miyuki Sawashiro; Leah Clark |
| Vivy | Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song (2021) | Protagonist / Diva | Atsumi Tanezaki; Cristina Vee |
| Vlad III | Fate/Apocrypha (2017) | Supporting / Lancer of Black | Ryōtarō Okiayu; Ray Chase |
| Volkner | Pokémon Diamond & Pearl (2010) | Supporting / Gym Leader | Hirofumi Nojima; Eli James |
| Von Hohenheim | Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) | Supporting / Van Hohenheim | Unshō Ishizuka; John Swasey |
| Von Stroheim, Rudol | JoJo no Kimyō na Bōken (2012) | Supporting | Atsushi Imaruoka; Dan Woren |
| Vorona | Durarara!!x2 (2015) | Supporting / Verona | Mao Ichimichi; Brina Palencia |
| V.V. | Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch (2008) | Antagonist / V-Two | Kazato Tomizawa; Michelle Ruff |
| Valac, Clara | Mairimashita! Iruma-kun (2019) | Supporting / Clara Valac | Ayaka Asai; Kayli Mills |
| Valerie | Pokémon XY (2015) | Supporting / Gym Leader | Satsuki Yukino; Kate Bristol |
| Valt Aoi | Beyblade Burst (2016) | Protagonist | Marina Inoue; Sabrina Pitre |
| Van | Gun x Sword (2005) | Protagonist | Takanori Hoshino; David Vincent |
| Van Flyheight | Zoids: Chaotic Century (1999) | Protagonist | Daisuke Kishio; J. B. Baron |
| Vanessa Enoteca | Black Clover (2017) | Supporting | Nana Mizuki; Dallas Reid |
| Vanilla Ice | JoJo no Kimyō na Bōken: Stardust Crusaders (2015) | Antagonist | Shō Hayami; Jalen K. Cassell |
| Vanir | Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! (2017) | Supporting | Masakazu Nishida; Anthony Bowling |
| Vassago Casals | Sword Art Online: Alicization (2019) | Antagonist / PoH | Takehito Koyasu; Xander Mobus |
| Veemon | Digimon Adventure 02 (2000) | Protagonist | Junko Noda; Derek Stephen Prince |
| Verde | Katekyo Hitman Reborn! (2009) | Supporting / Arcobaleno | Masahiro Kono |
| Verdia | Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! (2016) | Antagonist / Dullahan | Hiroki Yasumoto; Matt Shipman |
| Vergil | Devil May Cry (2007) | Antagonist | Hiroaki Hirata; Daniel Southworth |
| Vetto the Despair | Black Clover (2017) | Antagonist | Masataka Nakai; David Wald |
| Vinsmoke Niji | One Piece (2017) | Antagonist / Dengeki Blue | Atsushi Miyauchi; Austin Tindle |
| Vinsmoke Yonji | One Piece (2017) | Antagonist / Winch Green | Kenjiro Tsuda; Z. Charles Bolton |
| Vulcan Joseph | Enen no Shouboutai (2019) | Supporting | Taku Yashiro; Jason Liebrecht |
| William Vangeance | Black Clover (2017) | Supporting / Captain of the Golden Dawn | Daisuke Ono; Josh Grelle |
| Sailor Venus | Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon (1992) | Protagonist / Minako Aino | Rica Fukami; Cherami Leigh |
| Valon | Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2003) | Antagonist | Tsuyoshi Maeda; Marc Thompson |
| Vivian Wong | Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2004) | Supporting / Vivian Uon | Mariko Nagahama; Alyson Johnson |
| Vivian | Nanatsu no Taizai (2014) | Antagonist | Minako Kotobuki; Marieve Herington |
| Vinsmoke Ichiji | One Piece (2017) | Antagonist / Sparking Red | Noriaki Sugiyama; Micah Solusod |
Descriptions
Vash the Stampede
The legendary “Humanoid Typhoon” with a massive bounty on his head. Despite his reputation, he’s a pacifist goofball who preaches love and peace.
Vegeta
The proud prince of the fallen Saiyan race and eternal rival to Goku. He evolves from a ruthless villain into a powerful anti-hero and defender of Earth.
Vearn
The supremely powerful and ancient Demon King who commands the Dark Army. He seeks to destroy the surface world and claims the title of “God of the Underworld”.
Veldora Tempest
An ancient and immensely powerful Storm Dragon who was sealed away for centuries. He befriends the protagonist, Rimuru, giving him his name and becoming his sworn friend.
Vermeil
A powerful and seductive demon sealed within a book. She becomes the familiar of a magic student named Alto, lending him her incredible strength in battle.
Vermouth
A high-ranking, enigmatic member of the Black Organization. A master of disguise and manipulation, her true motives and age are a complete mystery.
Vetto
A powerful and brutal member of the Eye of the Midnight Sun’s Third Eye. He is driven by a deep hatred for humans and thrives on despair.
Vicious
A ruthless, ambitious member of the Red Dragon Crime Syndicate and the former partner and nemesis of protagonist Spike Spiegel. He is cold, calculating, and deadly with a katana.
Victim
One of the Floor Guardians of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. Its angelic, fetus-like appearance belies its role as a living sacrifice whose death unleashes powerful restraining spells.
Victoria Seras
A police officer turned fledgling vampire after a fateful encounter with Alucard. She struggles to adapt to her new undead life while serving the Hellsing Organization.
Victorique de Blois
A brilliant yet doll-like young detective living in a library. She uses her “Wellspring of Wisdom” to solve complex mysteries from the comfort of her chair.
Victor Nikiforov
A living legend in the figure skating world who unexpectedly becomes the coach for Japanese skater Yuri Katsuki. He is charismatic, free-spirited, and a five-time World Champion.
Videl Satan
The daughter of world martial arts champion Mr. Satan. Initially a tough and spunky fighter, she learns to fly from Gohan and later becomes his wife.
Viletta Nu
An elite Knightmare Frame pilot for the Britannian military. Ambitious and proud, she becomes entangled with the Black Knights after losing her memories.
Vincent Valentine
A former Turk who was experimented on, giving him the ability to transform. He is brooding and enigmatic, carrying the weight of past sins.
Vinsmoke Judge
The king of the Germa Kingdom and the cold, calculating father of Sanji. He is a master scientist who commands a technologically advanced army of cloned soldiers.
Vinsmoke Reiju
Sanji’s older sister and a princess of the Germa Kingdom. Unlike her cruel brothers, she possesses a hidden kindness and empathy, often helping Sanji.
Viola
The Bug-type Gym Leader of Santalune City in the Kalos region. She is also a professional Pokémon photographer with a keen eye for capturing the perfect shot.
Violet Evergarden
A former child soldier who seeks to understand the meaning of “I love you.” She becomes an Auto Memory Doll, writing letters for others to learn about human emotions.
Virgo
One of Lucy Heartfilia’s Celestial Spirits, representing the Maiden constellation. She is fiercely loyal, has a penchant for calling her master “Princess,” and frequently asks for punishment.
Vivy
The first autonomous AI, created to bring happiness to people with her singing. She is tasked with a 100-year mission to prevent a future war between humans and AI.
Vlad III
The Lancer-class Servant of the Black Faction, summoned for the Great Holy Grail War. He is the legendary Vlad the Impaler, who detests the Dracula legend associated with him.
Volkner
The Electric-type Gym Leader of Sunyshore City in the Sinnoh region. He is a powerful trainer who had become bored with battling due to a lack of worthy challengers.
Von Hohenheim
The estranged father of the Elric brothers and a living Philosopher’s Stone. He is an immortal alchemist who has lived for centuries and plays a key role in foiling the homunculi’s plot.
Von Stroheim, Rudol
A proud Nazi major who becomes a cyborg after a battle with the Pillar Men. Despite his allegiance, he often allies with Joseph Joestar, proclaiming German science to be the best in the world.
Vorona
A cunning and deadly young Russian assassin who partners with Slon. She is fascinated by the monstrous strength of Shizuo Heiwajima and Celty Sturluson.
V.V.
The mysterious, child-like immortal who leads the Geass Order and is the older twin brother of Emperor Charles zi Britannia. He gave Charles his Geass and shares his goals.
Valac, Clara
A hyperactive and child-like demon who is one of Iruma’s first friends in the Netherworld. She has the magical ability to create copies of anything she has seen.
Valerie
The Fairy-type Gym Leader of Laverre City in the Kalos region. She is also a fashion designer who wishes she could be a Pokémon and speaks in a very polite manner.
Valt Aoi
An energetic and cheerful boy who loves Beyblade. He starts as a rookie but, with his partner Bey Valtryek, he rises through the ranks to become a top Blader.
Van
A stoic, wandering man in search of the “Man with the Claw Hand” who murdered his bride. He pilots the powerful armor Dann of Thursday, which he summons with his sword.
Van Flyheight
A young boy who discovers an ancient Zoid organoid named Zeke and a Shield Liger. He dreams of becoming a great Zoid pilot like his father.
Vanessa Enoteca
A witch and a member of the Black Bull squad. She uses her Thread Magic to manipulate fate itself, protecting her allies from certain doom. She also loves to drink.
Vanilla Ice
A fanatically loyal vampire servant of DIO. His Stand, Cream, is a fearsome void that can swallow anything in its path, making him one of the final, deadliest obstacles.
Vanir
A Duke of Hell and one of the Demon King’s generals. He’s a master of foresight and runs a magic item shop, often getting entangled in Kazuma’s schemes.
Vassago Casals
A sadistic former player from SAO and the leader of the Laughing Coffin guild. He reappears as a key antagonist, leading the forces of darkness in the Underworld.
Veemon
A small, blue dragon-like Digimon who is the partner of Davis Motomiya. He is courageous and energetic, capable of Armor Digivolving into several powerful forms.
Verde
One of the seven Arcobaleno, holders of the green pacifier of lightning. He is a brilliant but twisted scientist, known as the most intelligent of the seven.
Verdia
A headless knight and one of the Demon King’s generals. He is angered by Megumin constantly using his castle for explosion practice and attacks the town of Axel.
Vergil
Dante’s twin brother, who embraces his demonic heritage. He is a calm, cold, and calculating swordsman obsessed with gaining more power, wielding the katana Yamato.
Vetto the Despair
The full title for the elf Vetto. He embodies the magical attribute of Beast Magic and is driven by an all-consuming rage and despair from a past betrayal.
Vinsmoke Niji
Sanji’s second older brother and a prince of the Germa Kingdom. He is arrogant, cruel, and lacks empathy due to his father’s genetic modifications.
Vinsmoke Yonji
Sanji’s younger brother and a prince of the Germa Kingdom. He is brutish, lecherous, and shares the family’s lack of compassion and penchant for violence.
Vulcan Joseph
A genius mechanic known as the “God of Fire and Smithing.” Initially distrustful of the Special Fire Force, he eventually joins Company 8 as their engineer.
William Vangeance
The first captain of the Clover Kingdom’s strongest Magic Knight squad, the Golden Dawn. He is enigmatic and kind, using World Tree Magic to protect the kingdom.
Sailor Venus
The civilian Minako Aino in her Sailor Guardian form. She was the first Guardian to awaken and initially operated alone as Sailor V before joining the others.
Valon
A member of Dartz’s organization, The Doom. He uses a unique deck of Armor monsters and is fiercely devoted to his love for Mai Valentine.
Vivian Wong
A duelist from China who participates in the KC Grand Championship. She is arrogant and has a crush on Yugi Muto, much to Rebecca Hawkins’s annoyance.
Vivian
A Holy Knight and apprentice to the Great Holy Knight Hendrickson. She is obsessed with Gilthunder and uses her magic to imprison and control him.
Vinsmoke Ichiji
Sanji’s eldest brother and a prince of the Germa Kingdom. He is emotionless and ruthless, a perfect soldier engineered by his father Judge.