This list includes 52 Anime characters that start with D, ranging from “D” to “Dreyfus”. It covers named protagonists, antagonists, and memorable supporting roles across genres and decades, useful for research, fandom, and quick reference.
Anime characters that start with D are named figures who appear in anime series or films. Many D-named icons, like “D” from Vampire Hunter D, reflect recurring themes of mystery and legacy.
Below you’ll find the table with Character, Series (original title / year), and Voice actor (Japanese / English).
Character: Shows the character’s canonical name and common aliases, so you can identify who each entry refers to quickly.
Series (original title / year): Provide original series name and year so you can find the correct show and context.
Voice actor (Japanese / English): List the primary Japanese actor first and major English dub actor so you can track performances.
Anime characters that start with D
| Name | Series | Primary Voice Actor(s) | First Appearance (Year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dio Brando | JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (JoJo no Kimyō na Bōken, 1993) | JP: Takehito Koyasu / EN: Patrick Seitz | 1993 |
| Dazai Osamu | Bungo Stray Dogs (Bungō Sutorei Doggusu, 2016) | JP: Mamoru Miyano / EN: Kaiji Tang | 2016 |
| Dabi (Toya Todoroki) | My Hero Academia (Boku no Hīrō Akademia, 2016) | JP: Hiro Shimono / EN: Jason Liebrecht | 2017 |
| Donquixote Doflamingo | One Piece (Wan Pīsu, 1999) | JP: Hideyuki Tanaka / EN: Robert McCollum | 2003 |
| Denji | Chainsaw Man (Chensō Man, 2022) | JP: Kikunosuke Toya / EN: Ryan Colt Levy | 2022 |
| Death the Kid | Soul Eater (Sōru Ītā, 2008) | JP: Mamoru Miyano / EN: Todd Haberkorn | 2008 |
| D | Vampire Hunter D (Kyūketsuki Hantā Dī, 1985) | JP: Kaneto Shiozawa / EN: Michael McConnohie | 1985 |
| Daisuke Jigen | Lupin the Third (Rupan Sansei, 1971) | JP: Kiyoshi Kobayashi; Akio Ōtsuka / EN: Richard Epcar | 1971 |
| Deidara | Naruto Shippuden (Naruto: Shippūden, 2007) | JP: Katsuhiko Kawamoto / EN: Quinton Flynn; Roger Craig Smith | 2007 |
| Doma | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Kimetsu no Yaiba, 2019) | JP: Mamoru Miyano / EN: Stephen Fu | 2019 |
| Diane | The Seven Deadly Sins (Nanatsu no Taizai, 2014) | JP: Aoi Yūki / EN: Erica Mendez | 2014 |
| Dracule Mihawk | One Piece (Wan Pīsu, 1999) | JP: Takeshi Aono; Hirohiko Kakegawa / EN: John Gremillion | 1999 |
| Dende | Dragon Ball Z (Doragon Bōru Zetto, 1989) | JP: Tomiko Suzuki; Aya Hirano / EN: Laura Bailey; Kara Edwards | 1990 |
| Danzo Shimura | Naruto Shippuden (Naruto: Shippūden, 2007) | JP: Masashi Hirose; Hiroshi Ito / EN: William Frederick Knight | 2009 |
| Dandy | Space Dandy (Supēsu Dandi, 2014) | JP: Junichi Suwabe / EN: Ian Sinclair | 2014 |
| Dororo | Dororo (Dororo, 1969) | JP: Minori Matsushima (1969); Rio Suzuki (2019) / EN: Rock Holmes | 1969 |
| Dark Schneider | Bastard!! (Basutādo!! Ankoku no Hakaishin, 1992) | JP: Kazuki Yao; Kisho Taniyama / EN: Dave Underwood | 1992 |
| Daisuke Kambe | The Millionaire Detective Balance: Unlimited (Fugō Keiji Baransu: Anrimiteddo, 2020) | JP: Yusuke Onuki / EN: Adam Rowe | 2020 |
| Devilman (Akira Fudo) | Devilman Crybaby (Debiruman Kuraibeibī, 2018) | JP: Kōki Uchiyama / EN: Griffin Burns | 2018 |
| Daichi Sawamura | Haikyuu!! (Haikyū!!, 2014) | JP: Satoshi Hino / EN: Justin Doran | 2014 |
| Doppo Kunikida | Bungo Stray Dogs (Bungō Sutorei Doggusu, 2016) | JP: Yoshimasa Hosoya / EN: Patrick Seitz | 2016 |
| Draluc | The Vampire Dies in No Time (Kyūketsuki Sugu Shinu, 2021) | JP: Jun Fukuyama / EN: Ian Sinclair | 2021 |
| Demiurge | Overlord (Ōbārōdo, 2015) | JP: Masayuki Katō / EN: Chris Guerrero | 2015 |
| Dot Pyxis | Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin, 2013) | JP: Masahiko Tanaka / EN: R Bruce Elliott | 2013 |
| Date Masamune | Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings (Sengoku Basara, 2009) | JP: Kazuya Nakai / EN: Robert McCollum | 2009 |
| Dark Mousy | D.N.Angel (Dī En Enjeru, 2003) | JP: Ryotaro Okiayu / EN: Vic Mignogna | 2003 |
| Daisuke Motomiya | Digimon Adventure 02 (Dejimon Adobenchā Zero Tsū, 2000) | JP: Reiko Kiuchi / EN: Brian Donovan | 2000 |
| Dino Cavallone | Katekyo Hitman Reborn! (Katekyō Hittoman Ribōn!, 2006) | JP: Kenta Kamakari; KENN / EN: Christopher Watson | 2007 |
| Darui | Naruto Shippuden (Naruto: Shippūden, 2007) | JP: Ryota Takeuchi / EN: Catero Colbert | 2010 |
| Despa | Ranking of Kings (Ōsama Rankingu, 2021) | JP: Takahiro Sakurai / EN: Christopher Sabat | 2022 |
| Daikoku | Noragami (Noragami, 2014) | JP: Daisuke Ono / EN: Ian Sinclair | 2014 |
| Darcia | Wolf’s Rain (Urufuzu Rein, 2003) | JP: Mamoru Miyano / EN: Steve Blum | 2003 |
| Dekomori Sanae | Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions (Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai!, 2012) | JP: Sumire Uesaka / EN: Brittney Karbowski | 2012 |
| Dietfried Bougainvillea | Violet Evergarden (Vaioretto Evāgāden, 2018) | JP: Hidenobu Kiuchi / EN: Keith Silverstein | 2018 |
| Dodoria | Dragon Ball Z (Doragon Bōru Zetto, 1989) | JP: Yukitoshi Hori / EN: Chris Forbis | 1990 |
| Dominic Sorel | Eureka Seven (Kōkyōshihen Eureka Sebun, 2005) | JP: Shigenori Yamazaki / EN: Peter Doyle | 2005 |
| Dorothy Unsworth | Black Clover (Burakku Kurōbā, 2017) | JP: Mariya Ise / EN: Tia Ballard | 2018 |
| Dreyfus | The Seven Deadly Sins (Nanatsu no Taizai, 2014) | JP: Katsuyuki Konishi / EN: Jamieson Price | 2014 |
| Douglas Bullet | One Piece: Stampede (Gekijō-ban Wan Pīsu Sutanpīdo, 2019) | JP: Tsutomu Isobe / EN: Daman Mills | 2019 |
| Dorian | Baki (Baki, 2018) | JP: Banjō Ginga / EN: John DeMita | 2018 |
| Diancie | Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (Poketto Monsutā Ekkusu Wai: Hakai no Mayu to Dianshī, 2014) | JP: Marika Matsumoto / EN: Caitlin Glass | 2014 |
| Dialga | Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (Gekijōban Poketto Monsutā Daiyamondo & Pāru: Diaruga tai Parukia tai Dākurai, 2007) | JP: Kōichi Yamadera / EN: Kōichi Yamadera | 2007 |
| Deoxys | Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys (Gekijōban Poketto Monsutā Adobansu Jenerēshon: Rekkū no Hōmonsha Deokishisu, 2004) | JP: Kenji Nojima / EN: Sean Schemmel | 2004 |
| Dlanor A. Knox | Umineko When They Cry (Umineko no Naku Koro ni, 2009) | JP: Miyuki Sawashiro | 2009 |
| Desil Galette | Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (Kidō Senshi Gandamu Eiji, 2011) | JP: Takuma Terashima / EN: Sam Vincent | 2011 |
| Diglett | Pokémon (Poketto Monsutā, 1997) | JP: Takehiro Murozono / EN: Satomi Koorogi | 1997 |
| Ditto | Pokémon (Poketto Monsutā, 1997) | JP: Kōichi Yamadera / EN: Rachael Lillis | 1998 |
| Dragonite | Pokémon (Poketto Monsutā, 1997) | JP: Katsuyuki Konishi / EN: Katsuyuki Konishi | 1998 |
| Darkrai | Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (Gekijōban Poketto Monsutā Daiyamondo & Pāru: Diaruga tai Parukia tai Dākurai, 2007) | JP: Kōji Ishizaka / EN: Bill Rogers | 2007 |
| Dagger | Black Butler: Book of Circus (Kuroshitsuji: Sākasu no Sho, 2014) | JP: Nobuhiko Okamoto / EN: Michael Sinterniklaas | 2014 |
| D‘s Journal | Kaiba (Kaiba, 2008) | JP: Mamiko Noto / EN: N/A | 2008 |
| Don Kanonji | Bleach (Burīchi, 2004) | JP: Shigeru Chiba / EN: Michael Sorich | 2004 |
Descriptions
Dio Brando
The charismatic and ruthless main antagonist. A powerful vampire and Stand user, his ambition and rivalry with the Joestar family spans generations, making him one of anime’s most iconic villains.
Dazai Osamu
A brilliant and eccentric member of the Armed Detective Agency with a mysterious past. His nonchalant, suicidal demeanor hides a sharp intellect and a powerful ability to nullify others’ powers.
Dabi (Toya Todoroki)
A prominent member of the League of Villains. Known for his powerful blue flame Quirk and cynical personality, his hidden identity and tragic backstory are central to the series’ later arcs.
Donquixote Doflamingo
A former Warlord of the Sea and the cruel captain of the Donquixote Pirates. His String-String Fruit powers and manipulative nature make him one of the series’ most formidable antagonists.
Denji
A destitute young man who merges with his devil dog Pochita to become the titular Chainsaw Man. He fights devils for the government, driven by simple dreams of food and a normal life.
Death the Kid
The son of Lord Death and a powerful Meister. He is obsessed with perfect symmetry to a comical degree, which contrasts with his serious combat skills using his twin demon pistol partners, Liz and Patty.
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A dhampir (half-vampire, half-human) who wanders a post-apocalyptic Earth hunting vampires. He is a stoic, mysterious figure renowned for his incredible swordsmanship and tragic origins.
Daisuke Jigen
The loyal partner and sharpshooter for master thief Lupin III. Rarely seen without his fedora, he is a master marksman who can perform impossible shots with his trusty revolver.
Deidara
An S-rank rogue ninja and member of the Akatsuki. He considers his explosive clay creations to be the ultimate form of art, believing that art is an explosion and a fleeting, beautiful moment.
Doma
The Upper Rank Two of the Twelve Kizuki. He maintains a friendly, carefree demeanor that masks his complete lack of emotion and his sadistic, horrifying nature as an exceptionally powerful demon.
Diane
The Serpent’s Sin of Envy and a member of the Giant Clan. Despite her immense size and power, she has a kind and somewhat childish personality, deeply loyal to her friends and Captain Meliodas.
Dracule Mihawk
Known as “Hawk-Eyes,” he holds the title of the “Strongest Swordsman in the World.” A stoic and honorable Warlord of the Sea, he serves as a major goal for Roronoa Zoro to surpass.
Dende
A young Namekian with healing abilities who becomes Earth’s new Guardian after Kami. He is a kind and gentle soul who has often aided Goku and the other Z Fighters in their battles.
Danzo Shimura
The shadowy leader of Konoha’s “Root” Anbu faction. A militaristic and ruthless shinobi, he operated from the shadows, believing his extreme methods were necessary to protect his village.
Dandy
A dandy guy in space. He’s an easygoing alien hunter who travels the galaxy with his robot assistant QT and cat-like alien Meow, searching for rare species and visiting the restaurant “BooBies.”
Dororo
A young, resourceful orphan who travels with the swordsman Hyakkimaru. Despite their harsh circumstances, Dororo is spirited and resilient, providing companionship on their journey to defeat demons.
Dark Schneider
A legendary, absurdly powerful, and lecherous wizard sealed within the body of a young boy. When unleashed, he is arrogant and destructive but harbors a soft spot for his allies.
Daisuke Kambe
An incredibly wealthy detective who solves crimes using his vast fortune and cutting-edge technology. His belief that money can solve anything often clashes with his more traditional partner, Haru Kato.
Devilman (Akira Fudo)
A timid young man who merges with the demon Amon to become Devilman. He fights to protect humanity from other demons, retaining his human heart while grappling with his new brutal, demonic powers.
Daichi Sawamura
The captain and a defensive specialist for the Karasuno High School volleyball team. A reliable and inspiring leader, he is the pillar that supports his team of talented but eccentric players.
Doppo Kunikida
An idealist and meticulous member of the Armed Detective Agency who lives his life by the book—literally. His notebook is both his planner and the source of his ability to create objects he writes in it.
Draluc
An ancient and powerful vampire… who turns to a pile of sand at the slightest shock. He is forced to team up with the vampire hunter Ronaldo in this slapstick comedy series.
Demiurge
One of the most intelligent and cruel Floor Guardians of Nazarick. Utterly devoted to Ainz Ooal Gown, he is a master strategist and schemer, orchestrating complex plans to further his master’s goals.
Dot Pyxis
The high-ranking commander of the Garrison Regiment in the southern district. An eccentric but brilliant strategist, he is known for his calm demeanor and willingness to take extreme risks for humanity’s sake.
Date Masamune
The “One-Eyed Dragon of Oshu,” a charismatic and hot-blooded warlord who wields six katanas at once. He often peppers his speech with Gratuitous English and has a fierce rivalry with Yukimura Sanada.
Dark Mousy
A phantom thief who is the alter ego of protagonist Daisuke Niwa. For generations, the men in the Niwa family transform into Dark upon turning 14, becoming a charming and flirtatious art thief.
Daisuke Motomiya
The brave and brash leader of the new DigiDestined in *Adventure 02*. Partnered with Veemon, he inherits the Goggles and the Crests of Courage and Friendship, leading the charge against new threats.
Dino Cavallone
The handsome and charismatic 10th boss of the Chiavarone Famiglia, an allied mafia family. Known as “Bucking Bronco Dino,” he is a skilled leader, but becomes incredibly clumsy without his subordinates around.
Darui
A laid-back but highly skilled shinobi from the Hidden Cloud Village and the right-hand man of the Fourth Raikage. He wields the unique Storm Release and later becomes the Fifth Raikage.
Despa
The Prince of the Underworld and brother of King Desha. A greedy but brilliant mentor, he takes on Prince Bojji as his student, teaching him a unique fighting style that capitalizes on his strengths.
Daikoku
The serious and intimidating-looking Shinki (Regalia) of the poverty god, Kofuku. Despite his tough exterior, he is fiercely protective and acts as a father figure to Kofuku and their friends.
Darcia
The primary antagonist, a nobleman from a cursed family. His obsession with opening the way to Paradise for his love, Hamona, drives him to hunt the Lunar Flower and the wolves, leading to tragic conflict.
Dekomori Sanae
Rikka Takanashi’s loyal “servant” and fellow chunibyo sufferer. A middle schooler with extremely long twintails, she wields the “Mjolnir Hammer” and despises milk and dairy products.
Dietfried Bougainvillea
A Navy Captain and the older brother of Major Gilbert Bougainvillea. He initially viewed Violet as a mere tool of war and struggles with his complex feelings of guilt and responsibility toward her.
Dodoria
One of Frieza’s top two elite henchmen, alongside Zarbon. A brutish and sadistic warrior, he is known for his pink, spiky appearance and his ruthless methods in carrying out Frieza’s orders.
Dominic Sorel
A young intelligence officer in the U.F. Force and Dewey Novak’s subordinate. He is tasked with observing Anemone and develops a deep, complicated relationship with her throughout the series.
Dorothy Unsworth
The sleepy but incredibly powerful Captain of the Coral Peacock squad. Her Dream Magic allows her to create a separate dimension, “Glamour World,” where anything she imagines becomes reality.
Dreyfus
One of the two Great Holy Knights of the Liones Kingdom, alongside his friend Hendrickson. A stern but honorable man, he is a loving father and a powerful warrior dedicated to protecting the kingdom.
Douglas Bullet
The main antagonist of the film *Stampede*. A former member of the Roger Pirates, he is known as the “Demon Heir” and possesses the power of the Clank-Clank Fruit, allowing him to assemble inorganic objects.
Dorian
One of the five escaped death row convicts who travel to Tokyo to “know defeat.” An American Kaioh of Chinese Kenpo, he is a cunning and unpredictable fighter who uses hypnotism and hidden weapons.
Diancie
A Mythical Jewel Pokémon who is the princess of the Diamond Domain. She embarks on a quest with Ash and his friends to find the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas to restore her kingdom’s power source.
Dialga
A Legendary Pokémon known as the temporal deity that governs time. Its battles with its spatial counterpart, Palkia, can warp and destroy the fabric of reality, threatening entire dimensions.
Deoxys
A Mythical Pokémon that came from a virus in outer space. It possesses four different forms—Normal, Attack, Defense, and Speed—and searches for a crystalline companion on Earth.
Dlanor A. Knox
The Chief of the Eiserne Jungfrau, an Inquisition of Heresy. She appears as a young girl but is a cold and ruthless inquisitor who denies all possibilities that cannot be proven, ending her sentences with “desu.”
Desil Galette
A young, psychopathic X-Rounder (Newtype) who treats war and mobile suit combat as a game. He pilots the stolen Gundam AGE-1 and serves as a recurring antagonist and rival for Flit Asuno.
Diglett
A mole-like Ground-type Pokémon whose body is always shown partially submerged in the ground. Its most defining characteristic is the mystery of what the rest of its body looks like.
Ditto
A unique Normal-type Pokémon with a simple, amorphous purple appearance. It has the amazing ability to transform into an exact replica of any other Pokémon, including its moves.
Dragonite
A pseudo-legendary Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon. Despite its intimidating appearance, Dragonite is known to be kind-hearted and intelligent, often helping ships and people lost at sea.
Darkrai
A Mythical Dark-type Pokémon known for causing nightmares. Though feared, it is not inherently evil and often acts to protect others from greater threats, albeit in a misunderstood manner.
Dagger
The energetic stage manager and knife-thrower of the Noah’s Ark Circus. He is deeply devoted to the other first-string members, whom he considers his family, and has an unrequited crush on Beast.
D‘s Journal
A journal containing the memories of the protagonist, Kaiba. While not a character in the traditional sense, the journal’s entries are narrated and serve as a crucial part of the story’s mystery.
Don Kanonji
A flamboyant, medium-esque television personality who becomes an ally to Ichigo. His catchphrase is “Spirits are always with you!” and despite being mostly for show, he possesses some genuine spiritual awareness.