Black anime characters to draw are quite fun when it comes to anime drawings.
The majority of the characters in the Anime universe have light skin tones. The skin color of anime characters distinguishes them from one another. It might be difficult for you to come up with names for any black anime character. Even diehard anime fans will struggle. This article contains a list of black anime characters and dark-skinned male and female characters from several popular comic books. Everyone who enjoys black anime characters drawing has attempted to draw an anime character at least once. The names of many anime characters are inspired by their appearance. Few are humans, while others are extraterrestrials. It’s a small attempt to get you inspired to draw popular dark-skinned anime characters.
Now, without further ado, let’s look at some of the most popular characters of all time who have dark skin tones!
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Unique Black anime characters to Draw
Afro Samurai — Afro Samurai (アフロサムライ)
Afro Samurai is the well-known protagonist of the anime series of the same name. This samurai is an assassin who can kill anyone, at any time, in any place. He became involved in this field after his father was murdered in front of his eyes. He used to laugh a lot as a kid, but as an adult, he forgets. Afro Samurai will kill anyone who gets in his way. Plus, he has long white hair and wears black sunglasses. He typically wears all-black outfits.
Sister Krone — The Promised Neverland (約束のネバーランド)
Sister Krone is a well-known black anime character all around the world. He was raised in a foster home. Despite being a woman, she has a muscular figure. Krone has a commanding facial expression and a warm smile on his face. Moreover, she has a short black afro haircut and a dark skin tone due to her ethnicity. The number 18684 is tattooed on her neck. She mostly wears a black dress with a white shirt and a white apron.
Onyankopon — Attack on titan ( 進撃の巨人)
Onyankopon is a member of Zeke Yeager’s Anti-Marleyan Volunteers. After Marley’s failed attack effort, he was one of the Marleyan soldiers on board the first survey flotilla to Paradis Island. Onyankopon is a dark-skinned man with a short crew cut of black hair. His broad arms and shoulders give him the appearance of being well-built. He wears a Marleyan-issue military uniform with two black stripes running down the torso.
He wears a black jacket over a formal shirt and long slacks for casual wear.
Bob Makihara — Tenjho Tenge (天上天下)
Bob Makihara is from South Africa, so he is referred to as ‘the foreigner’ in the anime series. He has blue eyes and is regarded as one of the manga comics’ most powerful characters. Chiaki Konoike is the name of his girlfriend. This black anime character with dreads is one of his most appealing features. Bob is a skilled fighter, and little is known about his past in the comics. He is a member of the Junken club, but he frequently doubts his abilities and skills.
Michiko Malandro — Michiko & Hatchin (ミチコとハッチン)
Michiko Malandro is a fugitive from justice. She spent her childhood in an orphanage, where she met her arch-rival, Atkuso Jackson. In her lifetime, the character escaped from prison at least four times. Michiko rescued Hana Morenos from her abusive foster parents after she escaped from jail. Both of them then attempt to locate Hiroshi Morenos, Hana’s father. They only fought at first, but they quickly realized how much they needed each other. The character has dark brown hair and grey eyes that contrast her dark brown skin tone.
She and Hana both have enigmatic tattoos on their bellies.
Atsuko Jackson — Michiko & Hatchin (ミチコとハッチン)
Among all the black anime characters male on the list, Atsuko Jackson is an African American woman who is a policewoman. She sports a blonde-colored afro hairstyle, and the color of her eyes is grey. Michiko Malandro spent her life in the same orphanage where she was raised. Despite the fact that she and Michiko were closest friends, she was a major factor in Michiko’s detention. She and Michiko have a love/hate relationship. She attempts to lure Michiko into problems, but she also assists her in getting out of difficult circumstances.
Fourth Raikage A — Naruto Shippuden (ナルト 疾風伝)
He is the heir of the Third Raikage, trained to become the Fourth Raikage. Raikage was the only child who matched the power and abilities of his father. Then he was given the name B, and the two of them formed a team. A is an evil character from the list of black animated characters male, who speaks from the heart. He became more humble as he grew older. He adores both his adopted brother and his father. And he has a strong, dark-skinned body, white hair, and a goatee on his face. The character doesn’t wear a shirt, dresses heroically, and has Fuma Shuriken tattoos on his shoulders.
Yoruichi Shihouin — Bleach ( ブリーチ)
Yoruichi was the captain of Gotei 13’s 2nd division. She is a slim woman with dark skin and long black hair that falls to her waist and pulls up into a ponytail. Her eyes are a golden hue. She mostly wears a black backless undershirt with an oversized orange t-shirt. She pairs it with black stretch pants. Plus, she can transform into a black cat. She speaks in a male voice in this form. She is said to be a member of the Shihoin clan.
Muhammed Avdol — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure ( ジョジョの奇妙な冒険)
Muhammed Avdol is one of the first names that comes to mind when talking about strong black hair anime characters. He is an Egyptian man with a muscular physique. The character always stands up for what is right and is devoted to his master. He puts on a long overcoat and a scarf around his neck. Two identical scars on both cheeks characterize his face. He wraps a headband around his head, covered in ponytailed black hair. Muhammad wears several jewelry pieces, including long medallion chains engraved with the Egyptian symbol ‘Ankh.’
Kilik Rung — Soul Eater (ソウルイーター)
Kilik Rung is one of the most fearsome male black anime characters. He is a 13-year-old hothead who frequently jeopardizes his life for the sake of his friends. Kilik has dark eyes and short black dreadlocks on top of his head. He has a muscular build and wears square-rimmed glasses. The character is highly skilled, and fire and thunder are two of his most potent weapon partners. He usually wears a white half-sleeve t-shirt. He is currently a student at the Death Weapon Meister Academy.
Miyuki Ayukawa — Basquash! (バスカッシュ!!)
When her family moved away when Miyuki was a child, she used to live with her grandfather. She spent the majority of her childhood with Dan. She has had a strong feelings for Dan since then. She is concerned about Dan and enjoys caring for the BigFoots. She worked with the BIgFoots on her team to improve their agility and reflexes. Even though Miyuki is not a Basquasher, she is an essential team member. She is dressed in an oversized jacket over a white tank top. She is dressed in khaki pants with black belts. Her black hair is afro-styled, and her pupils are dark brown.
Coffee — Cowboy Bebop (カウボーイビバップ)
Coffee first appeared in the anime series Mushroom Samba. She is a bounty hunter who is a black female anime character. She is pretty tall for a woman, standing at 5′ 11″. Coffee meets Ed, a bounty hunter, and the two of them go on a mushroom farmer chase together. Her eyes are dark brown, and she has black hair. She is an African American woman and prefers grenade launchers to any other type of weapon. Her appearance suggests that she is in her mid-twenties.
Radical Edward — Cowboy Bebop (カウボーイビバップ)
Radical Mr. Appledelhi’s daughter, Edward, is a cartographer. She was born on a future Earth, and when her father failed to pick her up from daycare one day in 2064, she was forced to spend the next two years in an orphanage. Tomato, her best friend, met her there. Edward gradually established herself as a hacker. She is currently 13 years old. Edward had always wanted to be a part of the Bebop. Her hair is red, and his eyes are unusual amber colour.
James Ironside — Blood+
James came from a low-income family and lost his mother when he was a child. During WWII, he served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army. After a near-death experience, James became a Chevallier and began to regard Diva as his mother. He exists in two forms: human and Chiropteran. James is over 75 years old but has the appearance of a young man in his late twenties. His hair is jet black, and his eyes are dark brown.
The character is always dressed in the uniform of a naval officer. When he transforms into a chiropractor, his entire body is covered in spikes, and horns sprout from the sides of his jaws.
Darui — Naruto shippuden (ナルト 疾風伝)
Darui has a close relationship with one of the characters on the list. He works like the Fourth Raikage’s right-hand man, and the Third Raikage trained Darui. He possessed the one-of-a-kind ability of black lightning. Darui is tall, dark, and attractive. He has long white hair, and the most noticeable feature on his face is a bulbous nose. He frequently wears loose-fitting pants and a vest. On top of the vest, he usually wears a flak jacket.
Kaname Tousen — Bleach ( ブリーチ)
Kaname Tousen led the 9th squad of Gotei 13 during Aizen’s rebellion. He has a dark brown skin tone and long braids that reach his shoulders. Because he has been blind since birth, his eyes have no pupils and are lavender in color. Kaname frequently wears a black shihakusho, a black hakama, and white boots. The character is dressed in a white sleeveless coat and always carries his Zanpakuto. He is also a master of sword fighting and is a Shunpo and Kido expert. His best friend’s name was Sajin Komamura.
Omoi — Naruto shippuden (ナルト 疾風伝)
Omoi is one of the Fifth Raikage’s protectors. He has short white hair that is spiked. The man has dark eyes that are framed by curved eyelashes. He’s dressed in a dark-coloured hooded oversized t-shirt. The character wears a forehead protector and skin guards to protect himself. He usually carries a long sword on his back for fighting purposes. He frequently collaborates with his teammate Karui. He is thoughtful and deliberate in his actions.
Canary — Hunter x Hunter (ハンター×ハンター)
Canary works as the Zoldyck family’s butler. She is a devoted employee. She is gentle and soft-hearted, even though she pretends to have no feelings. Canary’s age is unknown, but he is probably in his early twenties based on her appearance. Her irises are grey, and she wears her purple hair in small bunches. She mostly dresses in a traditional butler outfit. Her face is small, with a petite nose and full lips.
Villetta Nu — Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ)
Villetta Nu, 26 years old (27 at R2), is an elite Knightmare Frame pilot and Jeremiah Gottwald’s subordinate. In the second season, she becomes a baroness and is initially blackmailed into joining the Black Knights. Villetta is a tall young woman with dark skin and bluish-grey hair. She has usually seen a small section of her hair to the right of her face and the rest of her hair tied up with gold ties and wrapped in purple fabric. Her usual outfit consists of a white and red shirt under a long, purple vest-like coat. She is also dressed in a black belt, a black skirt, black thigh-high stockings, and long purple gloves.
Carole Stanley — Carole & Tuesday ( キャロル&チューズデイ)
Carole is a resident of Alba. She is a 17-year-old orphan who works many part-time jobs to make ends meet. She aspires to be a musician. This young lady is a talented pianist and keyboardist. Her dark mid-length hair is constantly pulled back into a ponytail. She is dressed in a pink suit with brown shoes. Carole is a petite woman who solely wears earrings as a fashion accessory. Her brows and pupils have a rich brown color as well.
Casca — Berserk (ベルセルク)
Casca was previously a unit commander for the Band and the Falcon. The protagonist was born into a low-income family, and little is known about her parents. Elaine, Big Sis, Black Witch, and other names have been given to her. Casca has dark brown skin and shoulder-length black hair. She likes one of the band members named Guts. She dresses differently depending on the occasion. Casca’s nose is long, and her lips are small.
Kuzan Aka Aokiji— One Piece ( ワンピース)
Kuzan, also known as Aokiji, has served as a Marine Admiral. In the Marineford Arc, this character is an antagonist. He’s a tall, muscular hunk, but he’s still short compared to the other two admirals. He has curly short black hair that compliments his tanned skin. Usually, he wears a white vest over a long-sleeved navy blue shirt. Aside from that, he wears a yellow tie and a sleep mask on his forehead.
Mila Rose — Bleach ( ブリーチ)
Mila Rose is a member of Sosuke Aizen’s army as an Arrancar. She is a dark-skinned woman of average height, and her dark hair is lengthy. Mila wears a crown-shaped mask that is separated into three sections. Her outfit, a mash-up of several armours, is eerily similar to Amazon warriors. In front of a huge lioness with a dark brown skin tone, she wears a white skirt underneath the armor.
Lord Helles — Dragon Ball Z (ドラゴンボールZ)
Lord Helles is often regarded as the most enigmatic black haired anime character. She despises ugliness and cherishes beauty. She is dressed in Egyptian-styled attire with various pieces of jewelry. Like many of her fellow Hakishin, she can annihilate an organism to keep the cosmos in balance. Her body is well-toned. Helles’s eyes are vivid blue, and he has a petite nose and red lips. Lord Helles wears a lot of white, orange, and green clothing.
Karako Koshio — Deadman Wonderland (デッドマンワンダーランド)
Karako Koshio, a.k.a. Game Fowl, is a Deadman and the former Scar Chain’s second-in-command leader who is in love with Nagi Kengamine and joined Scar Chain to fight for his sake. Karako is feared for her combat skills. She excels at martial arts and makes full use of her Branch of Sin, Fists of Blood.
Karako is a beautiful dark-skinned woman with white hair with a silver tint, curly and short silver tint, golden honey eyes, and a slim and well-toned yet curvy figure. Her clothing has an Indian-style look, with her most common outfit consisting of tight pants and a floral print shirt that exposes her arms and midriff. She is frequently seen with a small eggplant-shaped bell around her neck. Karako is seen wearing a black Japanese kimono with black leggings when she first meets Nagi Kengamine.
Rock Lock — My Hero Academia (僕のヒーローアカデミア)
Ken Takagi is Rock Lock’s actual name, and he is a Pro Hero. Ken is a typical heightened young man with dark skin and curly hair. Dark green and yellow colors fill the majority of his attire. He hides his face with a yellow mask. Padlock earrings are a common feature of his wardrobe.
In addition, he is wearing a crimson necklace. That necklace has five keys dangling from it. And his hero outfit also includes a brown belt and white high ankle shoes. The fingerprints of Rock Lock are also one-of-a-kind.
Riley Freeman — The Boondocks
Riley Freeman has appeared long in ‘The Boondocks.’ He is Robert Freeman’s grandson, and one of his brothers is Huey Freeman. He, like his brothers and grandfather, is a skilled martial artist. He is also known as Riley Escobar and Young Reezy. Riley primarily dresses in a white vest and track pants. He has a dark complexion, brown hair, and eyes. He wears his hair in an Afro-American style. Despite being only eight years old, he possesses exceptional physical abilities.
Uub — Dragon Ball Z (ドラゴンボールZ)
After defeating Goku in the 28th World Martial Arts Tournament, Uub became one of the pupils who received martial arts training from him. Uub is a tall, dark-skinned young man. His hair is made in a black mohawk. He is occasionally shown with a shaved head. He was pretty short and frequently wore traditional robes. He is likewise dressed in white trousers and a white belt. His eyes glow red when he is upset. He donned a blue and orange uniform when he first joined Goku’s Turtle School.
Tier Halibel — Bleach ( ブリーチ)
Tier is a dark-skinned Arrancar with olive skin. Her eyes are an aqua green tint, and she has lengthy eyelashes. She also has three braided strands in her short golden-colored hair, unkempt. She usually wears a white blazer with a high collar. She puts on black hand gloves to protect his hands. The jacket’s chain hides most of her face, leaving only her eyes exposed. She has an Espada tattoo near her right breast, and her lower belly has a hollow.
Claudia Lasalle — Super Dimensional Fortress Macross (超時空要塞マクロス)
Claudia La Salle works in space at the SDF-1 Macross fortress. She works in the area of weaponry and navigation there. Misa Hayase, one of her coworkers, is her best friend. In the Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime series, Roy Focker is her love interest. Her skin is dark brown, and her hair is short and reddish-brown. Almost all of the time, she wears a green jacket over a lavender turtleneck. It’s her office attire. Her big dark brown eyes are the most appealing feature of this character.
Dutch — Black Lagoon
Dutch is a big, scary guy, so, surprisingly, he tries to stay out of conflicts. As the leader of the Lagoon Company, he prefers to issue instructions and negotiate contracts. He’s level-headed and pragmatic, and he’s not hesitant to call his crew out if they’re not following the rules.
Dutch will ensure that the missions are completed, but he will not take dangerous jobs, even if they are well-paid, because he does not want to put his people in danger. He is a highly muscled African-American who is entirely bald, wears a flak jacket, military fatigues, and US military jungle boots, and wears sunglasses because his eyes are never shown. Apparently, he is in his 30s, but considering his possible military experience in Vietnam, he is most likely in his 40s.
Cain Blood — Banana Fish ( バナナフィッシュ)
Cain Blood isn’t the wrong person, but his name alone makes you think twice about approaching him. He is, in fact, a gang leader. No, just because they stared at him doesn’t imply he’ll beat them up. Cain is a black African American male who appears to be in his late teens or early twenties. He has black, curly hair that is shaved along the sides, and he has tattoos on his right arm and right side of his chest, but they are typically hidden. He’s dressed in a shredded jean shirt with no sleeves and a popped collar, gold stud earrings, and black sunglasses.
Final Lines…
These are just a few illustrations of black anime characters who starred in various anime shows. Every one of them has a unique origin story and looks. The concept of “The Black is Beauty” is the most recent progressive trend that promotes people of dark skin tones, and you can join it by sketching these wonderful anime characters. For sure, you will have a lot of fun painting all of these fantastic anime characters who have already left their imprint on the hearts of many people. So, what’s the wait for?
Take any personalities from this list and start drawing them to get your creativity flowing. You may be the next big and famous artist in the anime world.
People May Ask…
Where can I get black anime characters wallpaper for my room?
Amazon is the best place to find your favorite anime characters’ wallpapers, you can find them in different ranges and variety.
Who is the black anime characters with white hair?
The most well-known group of white-haired anime characters is Ken Kaneki. Kaneki’s white hair was acquired through extensive torture and pain, in contrast to most white-haired characters who were born with their color.
who are the black anime girl characters?
I really appreciate that more Black women are now represented in anime.
- Yoruichi Shihouin
- Casca – Berserk
- S.A.M. – Cannon Busters
- Miyuki Ayukawa
- Michiko Malandro
- Atsuko Jackson