Here you’ll find 30 Anime characters that start with P, organized from “P-chan” to “Puri-Puri Prisoner”. This selection includes playful nicknames, heroic aliases, and memorable supporting roles across genres, useful for fans, researchers, cosplayers, and trivia.
Anime characters that start with P are named figures appearing in anime whose romanized names begin with the letter “P”. A notable example is Puri-Puri Prisoner from One Punch Man, who blends comedy and exaggerated heroics.
Below you’ll find the table with the columns: Character, Series (original title and year), and Voice actor (Japanese, and major English dub when available).
Character: The canonical name and common aliases help you locate the character and cross-reference entries across translations and fandoms.
Series (original title and year): This shows the anime source and year so you can identify the origin and find related characters or adaptations.
Voice actor: Lists the primary Japanese voice actor and major English dub actor when available, so you can track performances and credits.
Anime characters that start with P
| Name | Series | First appearance (anime/year) | Voice Actor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikachu | Pokémon (Pocket Monsters, 1997) | 1997, Ep. 1 | JP: Ikue Ōtani; EN: Ikue Ōtani |
| Piccolo | Dragon Ball Z (Dragon Ball Z, 1989) | 1988, Ep. 133 (DB) | JP: Toshio Furukawa; EN: Christopher Sabat |
| Power | Chainsaw Man (Chainsaw Man, 2022) | 2022, Ep. 2 | JP: Fairouz Ai; EN: Sarah Wiedenheft |
| Pochita | Chainsaw Man (Chainsaw Man, 2022) | 2022, Ep. 1 | JP: Shiori Izawa; EN: Lindsay Seidel |
| Pain (Nagato) | Naruto: Shippuden (Naruto: Shippuden, 2007) | 2007, Ep. 135 (as Pain) | JP: Kenyu Horiuchi (Pain), Junpei Morita (Nagato); EN: Troy Baker (Pain), Vic Mignogna (Nagato) |
| Panda | Jujutsu Kaisen (Jujutsu Kaisen, 2020) | 2020, Ep. 5 | JP: Tomokazu Seki; EN: Matthew David Rudd |
| Pieck Finger | Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin, 2013) | 2019, Ep. 55 | JP: Manami Numakura; EN: Amber Lee Connors |
| Ponyo | Ponyo (Gake no Ue no Ponyo, 2008) | 2008 | JP: Yuria Nara; EN: Noah Cyrus |
| Puck | Berserk (Kenpū Denki Berserk, 1997) | 1997, Ep. 1 | JP: Yūko Miyamura (1997), Kaoru Mizuhara (2016); EN: Cam Clarke (1997), Sarah Anne Williams (2016) |
| Puck | Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (Re:ZERO -Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu-, 2016) | 2016, Ep. 1 | JP: Yumi Uchiyama; EN: Erica Mendez |
| Pen Pen | Neon Genesis Evangelion (Shin Seiki Evangelion, 1995) | 1995, Ep. 2 | JP: Megumi Hayashibara; EN: Mandy Clark |
| Puri-Puri Prisoner | One-Punch Man (One-Punch Man, 2015) | 2015, Ep. 10 | JP: Masaya Onosaka; EN: Max Mittelman |
| Phosphophyllite (Phos) | Land of the Lustrous (Houseki no Kuni, 2017) | 2017, Ep. 1 | JP: Tomoyo Kurosawa; EN: Sarah Wiedenheft |
| Patamon | Digimon Adventure (Digimon Adventure, 1999) | 1999, Ep. 1 | JP: Miwa Matsumoto; EN: Laura Summer |
| P-chan | Ranma ½ (Ranma ½, 1989) | 1989, Ep. 9 | JP: Megumi Hayashibara; EN: N/A (unvoiced) |
| Panty Anarchy | Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, 2010) | 2010, Ep. 1 | JP: Arisa Ogasawara; EN: Jamie Marchi |
| Pegasus J. Crawford (Maximillion Pegasus) | Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, 2000) | 2000, Ep. 2 | JP: Jiro Jay Takasugi; EN: Darren Dunstan |
| Porco Galliard | Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin, 2013) | 2019, Ep. 55 | JP: Toshiki Masuda; EN: Kellen Goff |
| Perona | One Piece (One Piece, 1999) | 2008, Ep. 338 | JP: Kumiko Nishihara; EN: Felicia Angelle |
| Pan | Dragon Ball GT (Dragon Ball GT, 1996) | 1995, Ep. 289 (DBZ) | JP: Yūko Minaguchi; EN: Elise Baughman (GT) |
| Pecorine | Princess Connect! Re:Dive (Princess Connect! Re:Dive, 2020) | 2020, Ep. 1 | JP: M·A·O; EN: Karyl Carlin |
| Pony Tsunotori | My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia, 2016) | 2017, Ep. 38 | JP: Aoi Yūki; EN: Sarah Wiedenheft |
| Popuko | Pop Team Epic (Pop Team Epic, 2018) | 2018, Ep. 1 | JP: Various; EN: Various |
| Pipimi | Pop Team Epic (Pop Team Epic, 2018) | 2018, Ep. 1 | JP: Various; EN: Various |
| Piplup | Pokémon (Pocket Monsters, 2006) | 2006, Ep. 469 | JP: Etsuko Kozakura; EN: Michele Knotz |
| Psyduck | Pokémon (Pocket Monsters, 1997) | 1997, Ep. 27 | JP: Rikako Aikawa; EN: Michael Haigney |
| Princess Tutu (Ahiru) | Princess Tutu (Princess Tutu, 2002) | 2002, Ep. 1 | JP: Nanae Katō; EN: Luci Christian |
| Pirotess | Record of Lodoss War (Lodoss-tō Senki, 1990) | 1990, Ep. 3 | JP: Sakiko Tamagawa; EN: Joan-Carol O’Connell |
| Pluto | Pluto (Pluto, 2023) | 2023, Ep. 1 | JP: Toshihiko Seki; EN: Jason Vande Brake |
| Pariston Hill | Hunter x Hunter (Hunter x Hunter, 2011) | 2014, Ep. 137 | JP: Hiroki Takahashi; EN: D. C. Douglas |
Descriptions
Pikachu
The iconic Electric Mouse Pokémon and Ash Ketchum’s loyal partner. As the face of the Pokémon franchise, Pikachu is one of the most recognizable animated characters in the world, known for its cute appearance and powerful electric attacks.
Piccolo
A wise and powerful Namekian who was once Goku’s rival. Piccolo later becomes a steadfast ally and a mentor to Gohan, serving as one of Earth’s greatest defenders against numerous galactic threats.
Power
The bombastic and childish Blood Fiend who works as a Public Safety Devil Hunter. A member of Makima’s squad, Power forms a chaotic and sibling-like bond with Denji, often causing trouble with her lies and selfish behavior.
Pochita
The Chainsaw Devil and Denji’s loyal canine-like companion. By fusing with Denji to save his life, Pochita bestows upon him the power to become the formidable hero, Chainsaw Man.
Pain (Nagato)
The enigmatic leader of the Akatsuki, who seeks to bring peace to the world through immense suffering. His Six Paths of Pain, controlled by the Rinnegan, are some of the most formidable foes Naruto ever faces.
Panda
A second-year student at Tokyo Jujutsu High who appears to be a giant panda. He is not a real panda, but an Abrupt Mutated Cursed Corpse created by Principal Yaga, possessing three distinct sentient cores.
Pieck Finger
A Marleyan Warrior and the inheritor of the Cart Titan. Known for her intelligence and calm demeanor, Pieck’s Titan is a versatile quadrupedal form used for transport, reconnaissance, and combat support.
Ponyo
A curious and energetic goldfish princess who yearns to become a human girl after befriending a young boy named Sosuke. Her magical nature and innocent desires accidentally unleash a powerful storm on the world.
Puck
A tiny, cheerful elf from the mystical land of Elfhelm who becomes Guts’s first traveling companion. Puck provides comic relief and healing magic, serving as a beacon of light in Guts’s dark and violent world.
Puck
Emilia’s spirit companion, a powerful cat-like being who controls ice magic. Puck is fiercely protective of Emilia, acting as a father figure, and will transform into a monstrous beast if she is ever killed.
Pen Pen
A genetically engineered “hot spring penguin” and the beloved pet of Misato Katsuragi. Pen Pen provides moments of levity and charm in the otherwise grim and complex world of NERV and the Evangelion pilots.
Puri-Puri Prisoner
The lowest-ranked S-Class hero, an incredibly muscular and flamboyant man who is also an inmate at Smelly Lid Prison. He is known for his “Angel Style” attacks and his tendency to break out of prison to fight monsters.
Phosphophyllite (Phos)
The young, brittle gem who is the protagonist of the series. Initially considered useless due to their fragility, Phos’s journey of self-discovery and physical alteration drives the story’s central mysteries and themes.
Patamon
T.K. Takaishi’s adorable hamster-like Digimon partner. Though small and often underestimated, Patamon can Digivolve into the powerful Angemon, a formidable holy Digimon capable of defeating immense evil.
P-chan
The cursed form of Ryoga Hibiki, who transforms into a small, cute black piglet when splashed with cold water. Akane Saotome adopts him as a pet, completely unaware that P-chan is her friend and rival, Ryoga.
Panty Anarchy
One of two foul-mouthed angel sisters banished from Heaven. Panty is obsessed with sex and can transform her panties into a divine handgun named Backlace to hunt Ghosts in Daten City.
Pegasus J. Crawford (Maximillion Pegasus)
The flamboyant and eccentric American creator of the Duel Monsters card game. Armed with the powerful Millennium Eye, he serves as the main antagonist of the Duelist Kingdom arc, trapping souls in cards for his own ends.
Porco Galliard
A hot-headed Marleyan Warrior and the inheritor of the Jaw Titan. Porco holds a deep grudge against Reiner Braun and wields his Titan’s incredible speed, sharp claws, and powerful jaws in battle.
Perona
The “Ghost Princess” and a former commander in Gecko Moria’s army. Using her Hollow-Hollow Fruit powers, she can create ghosts that drain the willpower of anyone they pass through, rendering them utterly negative.
Pan
The granddaughter of Goku and daughter of Gohan. In Dragon Ball GT, Pan is a spirited and adventurous young girl who joins Goku and Trunks on their quest across the galaxy for the Black Star Dragon Balls.
Pecorine
A cheerful and perpetually hungry swordswoman who is the guild master of the Gourmet Guild. Despite her ditzy exterior, she is a kind and incredibly powerful fighter on a secret quest to reclaim her royal identity.
Pony Tsunotori
A student in U.A. High School’s Class 1-B from America. Her Quirk, “Horn Cannon,” allows her to launch her horns as projectiles and control them remotely, making her a versatile ranged fighter.
Popuko
The short, blonde, and extremely volatile half of the main duo. Known for her short temper and surreal antics, Popuko’s voice actor changes every episode, adding to the show’s chaotic and satirical humor.
Pipimi
The tall, blue-haired, and more stoic half of the main duo. Often acting as the straight man to Popuko’s outbursts, Pipimi is equally involved in the show’s bizarre skits and parodies, with a rotating cast of voice actors.
Piplup
A Water-type Penguin Pokémon and one of the starter Pokémon from the Sinnoh region. Known for its prideful nature, Dawn’s Piplup in the anime became a popular and central character during her journey.
Psyduck
A perpetually confused Water-type Duck Pokémon that is plagued by a chronic headache. When its headache becomes severe enough, it can unleash powerful psychic abilities, often without realizing it. Misty’s Psyduck is a source of constant comic relief.
Princess Tutu (Ahiru)
A clumsy duck transformed into a human girl named Ahiru, who can also become the graceful ballerina Princess Tutu. Her mission is to find the scattered shards of a prince’s heart to restore his emotions.
Pirotess
A noble dark elf from the cursed island of Marmo, deeply devoted to her lord, Ashram. She is a skilled warrior and sorceress, often torn between her duty to her people and her feelings for the Black Knight.
Pluto
The world’s most powerful robot, created to be a weapon of mass destruction. In a world where robots have gained equal rights, Pluto is mysteriously reactivated and begins hunting the seven most advanced robots on Earth.
Pariston Hill
A Triple-Star Hunter and former Vice Chairman of the Hunter Association. Pariston is a brilliant and manipulative strategist who thrives on chaos, often making unpredictable moves simply to provoke a reaction from others.