This list includes 15 Anime characters that start with X, from “Professor X (Charles Xavier)” to “Xuanzang Sanzang”. You’ll find heroes, villains, mythic figures, and foreign names adapted into anime across multiple genres.
Anime characters that start with X are fictional figures in anime whose romanized names begin with the letter X. Because X is rare in Japanese, many names are transliterations or borrowed foreign names.
Below you’ll find the table with [COLUMN_NAMES].
Character: The character column lists the name as commonly romanized, helping you find and recognize entries quickly.
Series (original title / year): Shows the anime series, original title, and year so you can locate the character’s source.
Japanese voice actor: Lists the primary Japanese seiyū so you can track performances and compare vocal portrayals.
English voice actor: Includes the main English dub actor when available, useful for international viewers and comparisons.
Notes / Aliases: Provides aliases, alternate romanizations, and brief context to resolve spelling or identity questions.
Anime characters that start with X
| Name | Series (Original title & year) | First appearance (media & year) | Voice actors (Japanese / Major English dub) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xanxus | Katekyo Hitman Reborn! (家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN!, 2006) | TV, 2007 | Masanori Ikeda / Larry Mosser |
| Xellos Metallium (Xellos) | Slayers Next (スレイヤーズNEXT, 1996) | TV, 1996 | Akira Ishida / David Moo, Michael Sinterniklaas |
| Xerxes Break (Kevin Regnard) | Pandora Hearts (PandoraHearts, 2009) | TV, 2009 | Akira Ishida / Kent Williams |
| X Drake (Diez Drake) | One Piece (ワンピース, 1999) | TV, 2009 | Eiji Takemoto / D. C. Douglas |
| Xenovia Quarta | High School DxD New (ハイスクールD×D NEW, 2013) | TV, 2013 | Risa Taneda / Lauren Landa |
| Xenon Zogratis | Black Clover (ブラッククローバー, 2017) | TV, 2020 | Tatsuhisa Suzuki / Zeno Robinson |
| Xingke Li (Li Xingke) | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュR2, 2008) | TV, 2008 | Hikaru Midorikawa / David Vincent |
| Xion | Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (キングダム ハーツ 358/2 Days, 2014) | Film, 2014 | Risa Uchida / Alyson Stoner |
| Xiao | Genshin Impact (原神, N/A) | Web, 2021 | Yoshitsugu Matsuoka / Laila Berzins |
| Xuanzang Sanzang | Fate/Grand Order – Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot (劇場版 Fate/Grand Order -神聖円卓領域キャメロット-, 2020) | Film, 2020 | Mikako Komatsu / Reba Buhr |
| Xiuying Hong (Kou Shuuei) | Shenmue the Animation (シェンムー the Animation, 2022) | TV, 2022 | Youko Teppouzuka / Christine Auten |
| Professor X (Charles Xavier) | Marvel Anime: X-Men (エックスメン, 2011) | TV, 2011 | Katsunosuke Hori / Cam Clarke |
| Xingqiu | Genshin Impact (原神, N/A) | Web, 2020 | Junko Minagawa / Cristina Vee Valenzuela |
| X Jubei (X J.) | The God of High School (THE GOD OF HIGH SCHOOL ゴッド・オブ・ハイスクール, 2020) | TV, 2020 | Kosuke Onishi / Kaiji Tang |
| X-kai (X怪) | Gatchaman Crowds (ガッチャマン クラウズ, 2013) | TV, 2013 | Takahiro Sakurai / Adam Gibbs |
Descriptions
Xanxus
The ambitious and ruthless leader of the Varia, the Vongola Famiglia’s elite assassination squad. He possesses the powerful Flame of Wrath and seeks to become the tenth Vongola boss.
Xellos Metallium (Xellos)
A mysterious and powerful monster (mazoku) who serves the Greater Beast Zelas Metallium. He often aids Lina Inverse’s group, but his true, mischievous motives are always hidden behind a smile.
Xerxes Break (Kevin Regnard)
A servant of the Rainsworth Dukedom and a member of Pandora. Often eccentric and cheerful, he hides a tragic past and a serious demeanor. He is almost always seen with his doll, Emily.
X Drake (Diez Drake)
The captain of the Drake Pirates and a member of the “Worst Generation.” He ate the Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Ancient Zoan model: Allosaurus, allowing him to transform into the powerful prehistoric dinosaur.
Xenovia Quarta
A holy sword wielder sent from the Church to retrieve the stolen Excalibur swords. She later becomes a devil and a member of Issei Hyodo’s peerage, wielding the holy sword Durandal.
Xenon Zogratis
One of the main antagonists and a member of the Spade Kingdom’s Dark Triad. As a devil host, he possesses immense power, using both Bone Magic and Spatial Magic to overwhelm his opponents.
Xingke Li (Li Xingke)
A brilliant military officer of the Chinese Federation who is fiercely loyal to Empress Tianzi. He is a master tactician and a skilled Knightmare Frame pilot, often compared to Suzaku Kururugi.
Xion
The fourteenth member of Organization XIII, created as a replica of Sora. She befriends Roxas and Axel, but her existence threatens the balance of memories, leading to a tragic conflict of identity.
Xiao
An adeptus and one of the five foremost Yakshas dispatched by Morax to subdue demonic spirits. He is a reserved warrior who carries the heavy burden of his karmic debt from centuries of slaughter.
Xuanzang Sanzang
The Caster-class Servant based on the famous monk from *Journey to the West*. She is a cheerful and sometimes air-headed adventurer on a mission to bring enlightenment, wielding her staff and sutras.
Xiuying Hong (Kou Shuuei)
A master of martial arts who assists Ryo Hazuki during his journey in Hong Kong. She is a wise and disciplined fighter who initially disapproves of Ryo’s quest for revenge, teaching him valuable lessons.
Professor X (Charles Xavier)
The founder and leader of the X-Men, a group of mutants who fight for peace between mutants and humans. He is the world’s most powerful telepath, guiding his students from his iconic wheelchair.
Xingqiu
The second son of the Feiyun Commerce Guild’s manager in Liyue. He is a studious young man who secretly practices the chivalric arts of the Guhua Clan, embodying justice and heroism.
X Jubei (X J.)
The powerful Charyeok, or “borrowed power,” used by Yoo Mira. Based on the legendary samurai Jubei Yagyu, this entity manifests as a colossal red warrior that greatly enhances Mira’s swordsmanship in battle.
X-kai (X怪)
A mysterious and playful alien entity that selects new members for the Gatchaman team. Communicating through avatars, it is responsible for granting powers to Hajime and Tsubasa to protect the world.