This list includes 35 Anime characters that start with W, from “Wabisuke” to “Wrath”. These names span heroes, villains, and supporting figures, useful for research, fandom guides, and quick reference.
Anime characters that start with W are named figures who appear in anime series or films. Many reflect naming trends across genres, such as the tragic homunculus “Wrath” from Fullmetal Alchemist.
Below you’ll find the table with Character, Series, and Voice actor columns.
Character: Lists each character’s primary name and known aliases, so you can identify who you’re researching or remembering.
Series: Gives the original series title and year, so you can locate the character’s source and check adaptations.
Voice actor: Names the primary Japanese actor and notable English dub actor, helping you track performances and credits.
Anime characters that start with W
| Name | Series | Voice actor (JP / EN) | First appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamuu | JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (JoJo no Kimyō na Bōken, 2012) | Akio Ōtsuka / Paul St. Peter | 2013 (TV) |
| Wapol | One Piece (1999) | Bin Shimada / David Wills | 2001 (TV) |
| Whitebeard (Edward Newgate) | One Piece (1999) | Kinryu Arimoto, Ryūzaburō Ōtomo / R. Bruce Elliott | 2002 (TV) |
| Winry Rockbell | Fullmetal Alchemist (Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, 2003) | Megumi Toyoguchi, Megumi Takamoto / Caitlin Glass | 2003 (TV) |
| Wolfwood, Nicholas D. | Trigun (1998) | Shō Hayami / Jeff Nimoy | 1998 (TV) |
| Whis | Dragon Ball Super (Doragon Bōru Sūpā, 2015) | Masakazu Morita / Ian Sinclair | 2013 (Movie) |
| Watanabe, You | Love Live! Sunshine!! (Rabu Raibu! Sanshain!!, 2016) | Shuka Saitō / Apphia Yu | 2016 (TV) |
| Watari (Quillsh Wammy) | Death Note (Desu Nōto, 2006) | Kiyoshi Kobayashi / French Tickner | 2006 (TV) |
| Wizardmon | Digimon Adventure (Dejimon Adobenchā, 1999) | Akira Ishida / Robert Axelrod | 2000 (TV) |
| Watanuki, Kimihiro | xxxHolic (2006) | Jun Fukuyama / Todd Haberkorn | 2005 (Movie) |
| Waver Velvet | Fate/Zero (2011) | Daisuke Namikawa / Lucien Dodge | 2011 (TV) |
| Wakana Gojo | My Dress-Up Darling (Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi o Suru, 2022) | Shōya Ishige / Paul Dateh | 2022 (TV) |
| Welf Crozzo | Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (Danmachi, 2015) | Yoshimasa Hosoya / David Wald | 2015 (TV) |
| Wendy Marvell | Fairy Tail (2009) | Satomi Satō / Brittney Karbowski | 2010 (TV) |
| William Vangeance | Black Clover (Burakku Kurōbā, 2017) | Daisuke Ono / J. Michael Tatum | 2017 (TV) |
| Willibald | Vinland Saga (2019) | Satoshi Hino / Kellen Goff | 2019 (TV) |
| Washu Hakubi | Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki (1992) | Yūko Kobayashi / Kate T. Vogt, Karen Strassman | 1992 (OVA) |
| Wabisuke | Bleach (2004) | Takahiro Sakurai / Grant George | 2009 (TV) |
| Wakabayashi, Genzo | Captain Tsubasa (1983) | Kōichi Hashimoto, Kenichi Suzumura / Tony Oliver | 1983 (TV) |
| Wargreymon | Digimon Adventure (Dejimon Adobenchā, 1999) | Chika Sakamoto / Michael McConnohie, Brian Stepanek | 2000 (TV) |
| WereGarurumon | Digimon Adventure (Dejimon Adobenchā, 1999) | Mayumi Yamaguchi / Kirk Thornton | 1999 (TV) |
| Weiss Schnee | RWBY: Ice Queendom (Hyōsetsu Teikoku, 2022) | Yōko Hikasa / Kara Eberle | 2022 (TV) |
| Wiene | Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (Danmachi, 2015) | Rina Hidaka / Kara Edwards | 2019 (TV) |
| Will Anthonio Zeppeli | JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (JoJo no Kimyō na Bōken, 2012) | Yoku Shioya / Joe J. Thomas | 2012 (TV) |
| Wiz | KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! (KonoSuba, 2016) | Yui Horie / Brianna Knickerbocker | 2016 (TV) |
| Wakana Sakai | Tari Tari (2012) | Ayahi Takagaki / N/A | 2012 (TV) |
| Wako Agemaki | Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto (2010) | Saori Hayami / Cassandra Lee Morris | 2010 (TV) |
| Watari Ryouta | Your Lie in April (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, 2014) | Ryōta Ōsaka / Kyle McCarley | 2014 (TV) |
| Wanda | One Piece (1999) | Fumiko Orikasa / Jenny Yokobori | 2016 (TV) |
| Wrath | Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Hagane no Renkinjutsushi, 2009) | Hidekatsu Shibata / Ed Blaylock | 2009 (TV) |
| Wild Tiger (Kotetsu T. Kaburagi) | Tiger & Bunny (2011) | Hiroaki Hirata / Wally Wingert | 2011 (TV) |
| Worick Arcangelo | Gangsta. (2015) | Junichi Suwabe / Ian Sinclair | 2015 (TV) |
| Wakiya Murasaki | Beyblade Burst (Beiburēdo Bāsuto, 2016) | Yū Kobayashi / Cole Howard | 2016 (TV) |
| Watanabe, Satoru | From the New World (Shinsekai Yori, 2012) | Yūki Kaji / Greg Ayres | 2012 (TV) |
| Wodime, Kirschtaria | Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia (2019) | Kaito Ishikawa / Armen Taylor | 2019 (TV) |
Descriptions
Wamuu
An honorable and powerful Pillar Man who serves Kars. He is a master of the Wind Mode and respects strong opponents, developing a rivalry with Joseph Joestar.
Wapol
The extremely selfish former king of the Drum Kingdom who ate the Munch-Munch Fruit, allowing him to eat anything and incorporate its properties into his body.
Whitebeard (Edward Newgate)
The legendary captain of the Whitebeard Pirates and one of the Four Emperors. Known as the “Strongest Man in the World,” he wielded the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.
Winry Rockbell
A talented automail mechanic and the childhood friend of Edward and Alphonse Elric. She provides crucial maintenance and support for Ed’s prosthetic limbs throughout their journey.
Wolfwood, Nicholas D.
A traveling priest who befriends Vash the Stampede. He wields a large, cross-shaped machine gun and heavy pistol known as the Punisher, acting as a pragmatic foil to Vash’s idealism.
Whis
The angelic attendant and martial arts teacher of Beerus, the God of Destruction of Universe 7. He is immensely powerful, remarkably fast, and possesses a calm, effeminate personality.
Watanabe, You
An energetic second-year student and member of the school idol group Aqours. She is a talented swimmer with a positive attitude and dreams of becoming a ship captain.
Watari (Quillsh Wammy)
The loyal handler and founder of the orphanage for gifted children from which L originated. He acts as L’s logistical support, often posing as his butler.
Wizardmon
A wizard Digimon from another world who becomes a loyal friend and protector to Gatomon and Kari Kamiya, ultimately sacrificing himself to save them from Myotismon.
Watanuki, Kimihiro
A high school student who can see spirits. To be rid of this ability, he begins working for the mysterious dimension witch Yūko Ichihara as a cook and housekeeper.
Waver Velvet
A young and prideful magus who participates in the Fourth Holy Grail War. He summons the heroic spirit Rider, Iskandar, and their relationship forces him to grow and mature.
Wakana Gojo
A quiet high school student passionate about making traditional Hina dolls. His life changes when he uses his sewing skills to help his popular classmate Marin create cosplay outfits.
Welf Crozzo
A skilled blacksmith in Bell Cranel’s party. He is a descendant of the Crozzo family, famed for creating powerful magic swords, a craft he initially swore off.
Wendy Marvell
A young Sky Dragon Slayer who joins the Fairy Tail guild. She is a gentle and polite girl whose magic allows her to heal injuries and support her allies in battle.
William Vangeance
The first captain of the Golden Dawn, the strongest of the nine Magic Knight squads. He uses World Tree Magic and is known for his calm and mysterious demeanor.
Willibald
A drunkard Christian priest who travels with Askeladd’s Viking band. He often engages in deep, philosophical conversations about the nature of love, life, and God.
Washu Hakubi
The self-proclaimed number one scientific genius in the universe. She is a former member of the Galaxy Academy and one of the most powerful beings in the series.
Wabisuke
The manifested spirit of Izuru Kira’s Zanpakutō. He has a gloomy, self-deprecating personality and carries a heavy, hook-shaped blade that doubles the weight of anything it strikes.
Wakabayashi, Genzo
A prodigy goalkeeper known as the S.G.G.K. (Super Great Goal Keeper). He is Tsubasa’s first major rival and a cornerstone of the Japanese national team.
Wargreymon
Agumon’s Mega Digivolution. A powerful Dragon Man Digimon clad in Chrome Digizoid armor, he wields the Dramon Destroyers and the powerful Terra Force attack.
WereGarurumon
Gabumon’s Ultimate Digivolution. A bipedal beast man Digimon with incredible strength and speed, he is a skilled fighter who uses his sharp claws and powerful kicks.
Weiss Schnee
The heiress of the Schnee Dust Company and a member of Team RWBY. She is an elegant but initially cold fighter who wields a multi-action Dust rapier named Myrtenaster.
Wiene
A young vouivre, a rare monster that can speak and has human-like intelligence. Bell Cranel finds her in the dungeon and vows to protect her, challenging the city’s views on monsters.
Will Anthonio Zeppeli
The man who introduces Jonathan Joestar to the power of Hamon. He becomes Jonathan’s mentor in his fight against Dio Brando and the Stone Mask.
Wiz
A beautiful and powerful lich who was once a famed adventurer. She now runs a magic item shop in Axel that is constantly on the verge of bankruptcy due to her poor business sense.
Wakana Sakai
A high school student who once studied music but quit after her mother’s death. She joins the new “Choir and Sometimes Badminton Club,” slowly rediscovering her love for singing.
Wako Agemaki
One of the four “Shrine Maidens” on Southern Cross Isle. She has a bright and outgoing personality and is a childhood friend of Takuto and Sugata.
Watari Ryouta
Kousei and Tsubaki’s childhood friend and the captain of the school’s soccer team. He is popular with the girls but also a good friend who offers support.
Wanda
A canine mink and a member of the Inuarashi Musketeer Squad on the elephant island of Zou. She is a loyal warrior who is friendly to the Straw Hat Pirates.
Wrath
The true identity of King Bradley, the Führer of Amestris. He is a human-based Homunculus with the “Ultimate Eye,” making him an incredibly deadly and precise swordsman.
Wild Tiger (Kotetsu T. Kaburagi)
A veteran hero with the power to increase his physical abilities for five minutes. Known as the “Crusher for Justice,” he is forced to partner with a new, younger hero.
Worick Arcangelo
A normal human and one half of the “Handymen” mercenary duo. He has a gifted memory and is the caretaker and partner of the “Twilight” Nicolas Brown.
Wakiya Murasaki
A highly skilled and somewhat arrogant Blader who is a member of the Supreme Four. He is the owner of the defensive Beyblade, Wild Wyvern.
Watanabe, Satoru
A clever and charismatic member of Saki’s group of friends. His rebellious nature and sharp intellect are key to uncovering the dark secrets of their psychokinetic society.
Wodime, Kirschtaria
A highly talented mage from a prestigious lineage and the leader of the Crypters. He is an antagonist in the story, seeking to create a new world order.