List of black animated characters facts for kids

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This list is all about black animated characters you can find in cartoons and movies! These characters are from different backgrounds, including African American characters and others from Sub-Saharan Africa or places with dark-skinned people, like parts of Oceania or southern West Asia.

The characters are listed by their last name first, or by their single name if they don't have a last name.

Cool Characters from the 1960s
Awesome Characters from the 1970s
Characters from the 1980s
Characters from the 1990s
Characters from the 2000s
Characters from the 2010s
Characters from the 2020s
See also

Cool Characters from the 1960s

In the 1960s, animated shows started to feature more diverse characters. Here are some of the first black characters to appear on screen:

Bem from Humanoid Monster Bem (1968-1969)
Franklin from Peanuts (1965-). Franklin was one of the first black characters in a major cartoon.
Pete Jones from The Hardy Boys (1969-1971)

Awesome Characters from the 1970s

The 1970s brought more black characters into cartoons, often with unique personalities and roles.

Astrea from Space Sentinels (1977)
Hubert "Geese" Ausbie (Multi Man) from Harlem Globetrotters (1970-1971) and The Super Globetrotters (1979). He was a superhero version of a famous basketball player!
Black Vulcan from Super Friends (1973-1986). He was a powerful superhero with electric powers.
Nate Branch (Liquid Man) from The Super Globetrotters (1979)
Brown Hornet from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972-1985). This was a superhero show within a show!
Bucky from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972-1985)
Valerie Brown from Josie and the Pussycats (1970-1971). She was the smart and talented bass player for the band.
Cosmo from Rickety Rocket (1979-1980)
William "Bill" Cosby from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972-1985)
Russell Cosby from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972-1985)
Rude "Rudy" Davis from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972-1985)
Louis "Sweet Lou" Dunbar (Gizmo) from The Super Globetrotters (1979)
J.C. "Gip" Gipson from Harlem Globetrotters (1970-1971)
Freight Train from Where's Huddles? (1970)
Granny from Harlem Globetrotters (1970-1971)
George "Meadowlark" Lemon from Harlem Globetrotters (1970-1971)
Bobby Joe Mason from Harlem Globetrotters (1970-1971)
Micro Woman (Christy Cross) from Tarzan and the Super 7 (1978-1980). She could shrink to tiny sizes!
James "Mushmouth" Mush from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972-1985)
Freddie "Curly" Neal (Super Sphere) from Harlem Globetrotters (1970-1971) and The Super Globetrotters (1979)
"Dumb" Donald Parker from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972-1985)
"Fat" Albert Robertson from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972-1985). He was the main character of the show!
Pablo Robertson from Harlem Globetrotters (1970-1971)
James "Twiggy" Sanders (Spaghetti Man) from The Super Globetrotters (1979)
Weird Harold Simmons from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972-1985)
Splashdown from Rickety Rocket (1979-1980)
Super Stretch (Chris Cross) from Tarzan and the Super 7 (1978-1980). He could stretch his body super long!
Sunstroke from Rickety Rocket (1979-1980)
Lt. Uhura from Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973-1974). She was a brave and smart officer on the Starship Enterprise.
Venus from Rickety Rocket (1979-1980)

Characters from the 1980s

The 1980s continued to bring more black characters into animated shows, including some who became very popular.

Albert from The Simpsons (1989-)
Alex from Turbo Teen (1984-1985)
James Dwight "J.D." Corey Bennett from Bionic 6 (1987)
Big Lob from G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987)
Carl Carlson from The Simpsons (1989-). He's a co-worker and friend of Homer Simpson.
Cyborg 008 (Pyunma) from Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy (1980). He's a cyborg with amazing underwater abilities.
Diana from Dungeons and Dragons (1983-1985). She was a skilled acrobat and part of a group of kids transported to a fantasy world.
Doc (Carl W. Greer) from G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987) and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1989-1992). He was the medic for the G.I. Joe team.
Shana Elmsford from Jem (1985). She was a talented fashion designer and drummer for the Holograms.
Walter "Doc" Hartford from The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers (1986)
Heavy Duty (Lamont A. Morris) from G.I. Joe (1989-1992)
Dr. Julius Hibbert from The Simpsons (1989-). He's the friendly, chuckling doctor in Springfield.
Hotwing from Silverhawks (1986)
Max Jones from Spiral Zone (1987)
Claudia LaSalle from Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1982-1983). She was a strong and supportive officer.
Lothar from Defenders of the Earth (1986-1987). He was a powerful hero and friend of The Phantom.
LJ (Lothar Junior) from Defenders of the Earth (1986-1987)
Hondo MacLean from M.A.S.K. (1985-1986)
Mario from Denver, the Last Dinosaur (1988)
Mister T from Mister T (1983-1985). This cartoon was based on the famous actor Mr. T!
Misty Magic from The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam! (1981-1982)
Moleculad from Space Stars (1981-1982)
Officer Black from Dragon Ball (1986-1989). He was a villain in the early Dragon Ball series.
Paul from Dinosaucers (1987)
Roadblock (Marvin Hinton) from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1989-1992). He was a strong and loyal member of the G.I. Joe team.
Robbie Robertson from Spider-Man (1981-1982). He was a kind and wise editor at the Daily Bugle.
Shanelle Spencer from Beverly Hills Teens (1987)
Stalker (Lonzo Wilkenson) from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1989-1992)
Thomas from Dirty Pair (1985, 1987-1988)
Baldwin P. "Bulletproof" Vess from COPS (1987)
Winston Zeddmore from The Real Ghostbusters (1986-1991). He was a key member of the Ghostbusters team.

Characters from the 1990s

The 1990s saw a big increase in diverse characters, with many becoming main characters or important supporting roles.

Big Chill from C Bear and Jamal (1996-1997)
Lucas Bishop from X-Men (1992-1997). He was a time-traveling mutant with energy absorption powers.
Tolkien Black from South Park (1997-). He's one of the main kids in South Park.
Dana Blessing from Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995)
Brock from Pokémon (1997-). He's a gym leader and one of Ash's first travel companions.
Cleveland Brown from Family Guy (1999-). He's a friendly and calm neighbor, who later got his own show.
Cleveland Brown Jr. from Family Guy (1999-)
Loretta Brown from Family Guy (1999-)
Calliope from Hercules (1997). She was one of the Muses, who narrated the story.
Canary from Hunter x Hunter (1999-2001)
Capital G from Dexter's Laboratory (1996-2003)
Susanna "Susie" Carmichael from Rugrats (1991-2004). She was a kind and smart friend to the Rugrats.
Carter from Midnight Patrol: Adventures in the Dream Zone (1990)
Casca from Berserk (1997-1998)
Chef (Jerome McElroy) from South Park (1997-). He was the school's cafeteria cook and a mentor to the kids.
Clementine from Caillou (1997-2010)
Clio from Hercules (1997). Another one of the Muses.
Coffee from Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999)
Dwight Conrad from Futurama (1999-)
Hermes Conrad from Futurama (1999-). He's a Jamaican bureaucrat and accountant for Planet Express.
LaBarbara Conrad from Futurama (1999-)
Nichole Daniels from South Park (1997-)
Delilah from Gargoyles (1994-1997)
Sweet "Clyde" Dixon from Futurama (1999-)
DJ Tech from Station Zero (1999)
Fallon from Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders (1995-1996)
Falcon (Sam Wilson) from The Avengers: United They Stand (1999-2000). He's a superhero who can fly and control birds.
Keesha Franklin from The Magic School Bus (1994-1997). She's a practical and scientific student.
Lucius Fox from Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995). He's a smart businessman who helps Batman with his technology.
Hammerman from Hammerman (1991-1992). This cartoon was based on the rapper MC Hammer!
Russel Hobbs from Gorillaz (1998-). He's the drummer for the virtual band Gorillaz.
Jett Jackson from The Famous Jett Jackson (1998-2001)
Jerome from Family Guy (1999-)
Gerald Johanssen from Hey Arnold (1996-2004). He's Arnold's best friend and tells great stories.
Karaz from Station Zero (1999)
Kirikou from Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998). A very small but brave boy from an African village.
Kwame from Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990-1996). He was the Planeteer from Africa, with the power of Earth.
Kwame from C Bear and Jamal (1996-1997)
Jodie Landon from Daria (1997-2002). She was a smart and ambitious student.
Little Bill from Little Bill (1999-2004). A curious and imaginative young boy.
Luna from Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost (1999)
Marvin from Waynehead (1996-1997)
Diane Marza from Gargoyles (1994-1997)
Maya from C Bear and Jamal (1996-1997)
Elisa Maza from Gargoyles (1994-1997). She was a detective and a close friend to the gargoyles.
MC Jackie Potato from AKA Cult Toons (1999-2000)
Mee Mee from Dexter's Laboratory (1996-2003)
Melpomene from Hercules (1997). Another one of the Muses.
Micron from Batman Beyond (1999-2001)
Miles from Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999)
Mo' Money from Waynehead (1996-1997)
Officer Black from Dragon Ball: The Path to Power (1996)
Kiddy Phenil from Silent Möbius (1998)
Prowler (Hobie Brown) from Spider-Man (1994-1998)
Psycho P from One Piece (1999-)
Dan Riley from Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995)
Robbie Robertson from Spider-Man (1994-1998)
Roz from Waynehead (1996-1997)
Scooter from Station Zero (1999)
Shaft from Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999)
Barbados Slim from Futurama (1999-)
Hayden Sloane from Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995)
Storm from Spider-Man (1994-1998) and X-Men (1992-1997). She's a powerful mutant who can control the weather.
Talon (Derek Maza) from Gargoyles (1994-1997)
Ethan "Bubblegum" Tate from Futurama (1999-)
Terpsichore from Hercules (1997). Another one of the Muses.
Thalia from Hercules (1997). The funny Muse!
Toof from Waynehead (1996-1997)
Skeeter Valentine from Doug (1991-1994, 1996-1999). He was Doug's best friend.
Vampire Queen (Miriam) from Spider-Man (1994-1998)
Domino Walker from Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999)
Warhawk (Rex Stewart) from Batman Beyond (1999-2001)
Damey "Waynehead" Wayne from Waynehead (1996-1997)
Ollie Williams from Family Guy (1999-). He's the loud and funny weather reporter.
Grandma Bernice Wingo from C Bear and Jamal (1996-1997)
Jamal Harrison Wingo from C Bear and Jamal (1996-1997)
Hawthorne Wingo from C Bear and Jamal (1996-1997)
Vincent "Vince" Pierre LaSalle from Recess (1997-2001). He was the athletic and confident leader of the group.

Characters from the 2000s

The 2000s brought even more diverse characters, with many becoming main characters in popular shows.

Action Hank from Dexter's Laboratory (1996-2003)
Afro Samurai from Afro Samurai (2007). A skilled samurai on a quest for revenge.
A.J. from The Fairly OddParents (2001-2017). He's Timmy Turner's super smart friend.
Anansi from Static Shock (2000-2004). A hero based on an African folk tale character.
Sid Barrett from Soul Eater (2008-2009)
Satoshi Batista from Michiko and Hatchin (2008-2009)
Bem from Humanoid Monster Bem (2006)
Lucas Bishop from Wolverine and the X-Men (2009)
Black Panther (T'Challa) from Ultimate Avengers 2 (2006). The king and protector of the fictional African nation of Wakanda.
Briar from Fairy Tail (2009-2019)
Buford from The Princess and the Frog (2009)
Bumblebee from Teen Titans (2003-2006). A superhero with the power to shrink and fly.
Susanna "Susie" Carmichael from All Grown Up! (2003-2008) and Rugrats Pre-School Daze (2008). She grew up to be a talented singer.
Trixie Carter from American Dragon: Jake Long (2005-2007). She's Jake's best friend.
Chief from Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000-2004)
Cobra Bubbles from Lilo & Stitch (2002), Stitch! The Movie (2003), and Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003-2006). A former CIA agent who becomes Lilo's social worker.
Michael Collins from The Proud Family (2001-2005). He's Penny Proud's unique and fashion-forward friend.
Taranee Cook from W.I.T.C.H. (2004-2006). She's one of the five magical guardians.
Cyborg (Stone) from Teen Titans (2003-2006). A half-human, half-robot superhero.
Cyborg 008 (Pyunma) from Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier (2001-2002)
Doc (Carl W. Greer) from G.I. Joe: Resolute (2009)
Darui from Naruto: Shippuden (2007-2017). A powerful ninja from the Hidden Cloud Village.
Devon Joseph "DJ" from Total Drama (2007-2012). A kind and gentle contestant.
Carver Descartes from The Weekenders (2000)
Todd Descartes from The Weekenders (2000)
Dorthy from Burst Angel (2004)
Jazmine DuBois from The Boondocks (2005-2014). A sweet and innocent neighbor.
Dutch from Black Lagoon (2006). The leader of the Lagoon Company.
Eudora from The Princess and the Frog (2009). Tiana's loving mother.
Dr. Facilier from The Princess and the Frog (2009). The villainous "Shadow Man" from New Orleans.
Falcon (Sam Wilson) from The Super Hero Squad Show (2009-2011)
Fillmore (Cornelius C. Fillmore) from Fillmore! (2002-2004). A middle school safety patrol officer who solves mysteries.
Lenny Flynn-Boyle from Fanboy & Chum Chum (2009-2014)
Tucker Foley from Danny Phantom (2004-2007). Danny's tech-savvy best friend.
Libby Folfax from The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius (2002-2006). Cindy's best friend and a fan of hip-hop.
Huey Freeman from The Boondocks (2005-2014). A smart and serious young activist.
Riley Freeman from The Boondocks (2005-2014). Huey's mischievous younger brother.
Robert Jebediah Freeman from The Boondocks (2005-2014). Huey and Riley's grandfather.
Frozone (Lucius Best) from The Incredibles (2004). A superhero with ice powers and Mr. Incredible's best friend.
Lizzie Garland from Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom (2009)
Georgia from The Princess and the Frog (2009)
Goo from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004-2009). A very imaginative and energetic girl.
Valerie Gray from Danny Phantom (2004-2007). A ghost hunter who initially dislikes Danny Phantom.
Nubia Gross from The Proud Family (2001-2005)
Boogie Gus from Totally Spies! (2001-)
Norbert Cheffery "Chef" Hatchet from Total Drama (2007-). The tough and often grumpy chef and co-host.
Herald from Teen Titans (2003-2006)
Agura Ibaden from Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 (2009-2011)
Iridessa from Tinker Bell (2008) and Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009). A light fairy.
Marik Ishtar from Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2000-2004). A major villain and duelist.
Atsuko Jackson from Michiko & Hatchin (2008-2009)
Jackie from Cyberchase (2002-). One of the main characters who helps solve math problems in cyberspace.
James from The Princess and the Frog (2009). Tiana's father.
Jason Ozuma from Hajime no Ippo (2000)
Jinga from Time Warp Trio (2005-2006)
Dijonay Jones from The Proud Family (2001-2005). Penny Proud's best friend, known for her loyalty and love for Sticky.
Juice from Justice League Unlimited (2004-2006)
Wizard Kelly from The Proud Family (2001-2005). A famous and successful basketball player.
Miranda Killgallen from As Told By Ginger (2000-2006)
Kirikou from Kirikou and the Wild Beasts (2005)
Leshawna from Total Drama (2007-2012). A strong, confident, and outspoken contestant.
Myron Lewinski from The Proud Family (2001-2005)
Michiko Malandro from Michiko & Hatchin (2008-2009). A wild and free-spirited woman.
Bob Makihara from Tenjho Tenge (2004)
Monique from Kim Possible (2002-2007). Kim's best friend and fashion expert.
Mira Naigus from Soul Eater (2008-2009)
Nona from The Weekenders (2000)
Numbuh Five from Codename: Kids Next Door (2002-2008). She's the cool and resourceful member of Sector V.
Mama Odie from The Princess and the Frog (2009). A wise and powerful voodoo priestess.
Omoi from Naruto: Shippuden (2007-2017)
Paninya from Fullmetal Alchemist (2003-2004)
Darren Patterson from As Told By Ginger (2000-2006). Ginger's best friend.
Doctor Payne from The Proud Family (2001-2005)
Peabo from The Proud Family (2001-2005)
BeBe and CeCe Proud from The Proud Family (2001-2005). Penny's baby siblings.
Bobby Proud from The Proud Family (2001-2005). Penny's uncle, a musician.
Oscar Proud from The Proud Family (2001-2005). Penny's often goofy and overprotective dad.
Penny Proud from The Proud Family (2001-2005). The main character, a smart and popular teenager.
Suga Mama Proud from The Proud Family (2001-2005). Penny's sassy and wise grandmother.
Trudy Proud from The Proud Family (2001-2005). Penny's loving and hardworking mom.
Quincy from Little Einsteins (2005-2009). He's a talented musician and part of the Little Einsteins team.
Ed Reiss from Justice League (2001-2004)
Robbie Robertson from The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008-2009)
Rubberband Man (Adam Evans) from Static Shock (2000-2004). A metahuman who can stretch his body.
Kilik Rung from Soul Eater (2008-2009)
Sasha from Bratz (2005-2008). One of the main Bratz girls, known for her passion for music.
Scar from Fullmetal Alchemist (2003-2004) and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009-2010). A powerful warrior seeking revenge.
She-Bang (Shenice Vale) from Static Shock (2000-2004). A metahuman with super strength and agility.
Shout from The Fresh Beat Band (2009-2013). One of the main members of the Fresh Beat Band.
Silver Sentry from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003-2009)
Soul Power (Morris Grant) from Static Shock (2000-2004)
Sparky (Phillip Rollins) from Static Shock (2000-2004)
Spyke (Evan Daniels) from X-Men: Evolution (2000-2003). A mutant who can create bone spikes.
Static (Virgil Hawkins) from Static Shock (2000-2004). The main character, a superhero with electromagnetic powers.
John Stewart (Green Lantern) from Justice League (2001-2004) and Justice League Unlimited (2004-2006). A Green Lantern and a key member of the Justice League.
Storm from X-Men: Evolution (2000-2003), The Super Hero Squad Show (2009-2011), and Wolverine And The X-Men (2009).
Dr. Joshua Strongbear Sweet from Atlantis: Milo's Return (2003) and Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001). The team's doctor and demolition expert.
Tiana from The Princess and the Frog (2009). Disney's first black princess, a hardworking chef who dreams of opening her own restaurant.
Donna Tubbs-Brown from The Cleveland Show (2009-2013). Cleveland Brown's second wife.
Rallo Tubbs from The Cleveland Show (2009-2013). Donna's young son.
Roberta Tubbs from The Cleveland Show (2009-2013). Donna's teenage daughter.
Wade from Kim Possible (2002-2007). Kim's tech genius friend.
Warhawk (Rex Stewart) from Justice League Unlimited (2004-2009)
Sticky Webb from The Proud Family (2001-2005). Dijonay's boyfriend.
Kenny West from The Cleveland Show (2009-2013)
Abigail "Abbey" Wilson from The Replacements (2006-2009)
Mace Windu from Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003-2005) and Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2014, 2020). A powerful Jedi Master.

Characters from the 2010s

The 2010s continued to bring many new and exciting black animated characters to our screens.

Tag Anaton from Prisoner Zero (2016)
Aunt Angelique from Neo Yokio (2017-2018)
Muhammad Avdol from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders (2014-2015)
Quint Baker from The Last Kids on Earth (2019-2021)
Beardo from Total Drama: Pahkitew Island (2014)
Bem from BEM (2019)
Beverly "Silent B" from Total Drama: Revenge of the Island (2012)
Black Panther (T'Challa) from Black Panther (2010), The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010-2013), Avengers Assemble (2013-2019), and Marvel Future Avengers (2017-2018).
Sheriff Blubs from Gravity Falls (2012-2016)
Smokey Brown from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency (2012-2013)
Blisstina Utonium from The Powerpuff Girls (2012-2013). The fourth Powerpuff Girl!
Bow from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020). A skilled archer and Adora's best friend.
Carter Brown from Craig of the Creek (2018-)
Bumblebee from DC Super Hero Girls (2019-2021).
Canary from Hunter x Hunter (2011-2014)
Chief (Tamara Fraser) from Carmen Sandiego (2019-2021). The head of ACME.
Corvus from The Dragon Prince (2018-)
Cyborg (Stone) from Teen Titans Go! (2013-). A funnier version of the Teen Titans hero.
Cyborg 008 (Pyunma) from 009 Re:Cyborg (2012), Cyborg 009: Call of Justice (2016), and Cyborg 009 vs Devilman (2015)
DeeJay from Your Favorite Martian (2011-2012, 2022-)
Doc (Carl W. Greer) from G.I. Joe: Renegades (2010-2011)
Don from The Promised Neverland (2019-2021)
Esidisi from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency (2012-2013)
Esther from Twelve Forever (2019)
Ezran from The Dragon Prince (2018-). The kind young prince of Katolis.
Falcon (Sam Wilson) from The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010-2012), Ultimate Spider-Man (2012-2017), Avengers Assemble (2013-2019), and Marvel Future Avengers (2017-2018).
Flora from Carole and Tuesday (2019-2020)
Saw Gerrera from Star Wars Rebels (2016-2018). A rebel fighter.
Missy Foreman-Greenwald from Big Mouth (2017-)
Keesha Franklin from The Magic School Bus Rides Again (2017-2020). The new generation of the smart student.
Franklin from Peanuts (2016) and Snoopy in Space (2019-).
Julian Chase from gen:LOCK (2019-2021)
Lucius Fox from DC Super Hero Girls (2015-2018)
Frida from Hilda (2018-). Hilda's organized and magical friend.
Frozone (Lucius Best) from Incredibles 2 (2018).
Gayle from We Bare Bears (2015-2019)
Gazelle from Princess Principal (2017)
George from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020)
Glori from Mighty Magiswords (2016-2019)
Al Granger from Spirit Riding Free (2017-2020)
Fannie Granger from Spirit Riding Free (2017-2020)
Pru Granger from Spirit Riding Free (2017-2020). A skilled rider and friend to Lucky.
Alva Gunderson from Disenchantment (2018-)
Inori Hakkai from Nanbaka (2016-2017)
King Dad from Nella the Princess Knight (2017-2021)
Harris from Squid Girl (2010-2014)
King Harrow from The Dragon Prince (2018-). The wise king of Katolis.
Heavy Duty (Lamont A. Morris) from G.I. Joe: Renegades (2010-2011)
Herald from Young Justice (2010-2022)
Iridessa from Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (2010), Pixie Hollow Games (2011), Secret of the Wings (2012), The Pirate Fairy (2014), and Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast (2015).
Janai from The Dragon Prince (2018-). A Sunfire Elf warrior.
Rudolph "Lightning" Jackson from Total Drama (2012-2013). A very athletic contestant.
Firestorm (Jefferson Jackson) from Vixen (2015-2016)
Jasmine from Total Drama: Pahkitew Island (2014). A tall and resourceful contestant.
Cornell Jelly from The Jellies! (2017-2019)
Gerald Johanssen from Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie (2017).
Kaz Kaan from Neo Yokio (2017-2018)
Musa Kamara from Run with the Wind (2018-2019)
Kiawe from Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon (2016-2017). A fire-type Pokémon trainer.
Kimmy from Danger & Eggs (2017)
Kirikou from Kirikou and the Wild Beasts (2012)
Kit from Craig of the Creek (2018-)
Sister Krone from The Promised Neverland (2019-2021). A strict and intimidating caretaker.
Krone from Wild Kratts (2011-2021)
Krone from The Promised Neverland (2019-2021)
Kuasa from Vixen (2015-2016). Mari McCabe's sister.
Lance from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020)
Leonard from Total Drama: Pahkitew Island (2014) and Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race (2015). A contestant who believes he's a wizard.
Lexy from Neo Yokio (2017-2018)
Lilly from Fresh Beat Band of Spies (2015-2016)
Lonnie from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020)
Professor Macalester from Vixen (2015-2016)
Maya from Craig of the Creek (2018-)
Mayor from Danger & Eggs (2017)
Clyde McBride from The Loud House (2016-). Lincoln Loud's best friend.
Harold McBride from The Loud House (2016-). Clyde's dad.
Mari McCabe (Vixen) from Vixen (2015-2016), DC Super Hero Girls (2015-2018), Justice League Action (2016-2018), and Freedom Fighters: The Ray (2017-2018). A superhero who can use the powers of animals.
Doc McStuffins from Doc McStuffins (2012-2020). A young girl who can talk to and fix her toy friends.
Mermista from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020). A princess who can control water.
Miles Morales (Spider-Man) from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018-2020). A new Spider-Man from Brooklyn.
Milo from Danger & Eggs (2017)
Nate from We Bare Bears (2015-2019)
Nella from Nella the Princess Knight (2017-2021). A princess who is also a knight!
William "Wilee" Nelson from Jormungand (2012)
Fisher Ness from Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (2017)
Netossa from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020). A princess who can create nets of energy.
Nia from The Bravest Knight (2019)
Noville from Mighty Magiswords (2016-2019)
Ocoho from Radiant (2018-2020)
"Green Poncho" Omar from Craig of the Creek (2018-)
Biz O'Neill from Cop Craft (2019)
Orange Blossom from Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures (2010-2015)
Patrick from Blood Blockade Battlefront (2015)
Philly the Kid from Cannon Busters (2019)
Jenny Pizza from Steven Universe (2013-2020)
Kiki Pizza from Steven Universe (2013-2020)
Kofi Pizza from Steven Universe (2013-2020)
Nanefua Pizza from Steven Universe (2013-2020). The mayor of Beach City.
Reina from Danger & Eggs (2017)
Remy from Big City Greens (2018-)
Robbie Robertson from The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010-2012) and Spider-Man (2017-2020).
Desmond Rutaganda from Psycho-Pass (2012-2013)
Ryan from Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race (2015). A strong and competitive contestant.
Sanders from Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race (2015). A smart and cautious contestant.
Sasha from Bratz (2015)
Nathan Seymour (Fire Emblem) from Tiger & Bunny (2011). A flamboyant hero with fire powers.
Shout from Fresh Beat Band of Spies (2015-2016)
Herbert Sims from Neo Yokio (2017-2018)
Harold Smiley from Steven Universe (2013-2020)
Sydney Skelley from Ready Jet Go! (2016-2019)
Carole Stanley from Carole and Tuesday (2019-2020)
Stephanie from Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race (2015). A competitive and dramatic contestant.
John Stewart (Green Lantern) from Young Justice (2010-2022).
Storm from X-Men (2011), Black Panther (2010), and Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers (2014).
Lance Strongbow from Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (2017-2020). Eugene's best friend.
Sunfire Queen from The Dragon Prince (2018-)
Syrena from Cannon Busters (2019)
Makoto "Uribo" Tachiuri from Okko's Inn (2018)
Gratuity "Tip" Tucci from Home (2015) and Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh (2016-2018). The main human character in the movie and show.
Marcus Underwood from Milo Murphy's Law (2016-2019)
Zack Underwood from Milo Murphy's Law (2016-2019). One of Milo's best friends.
Mr. White from Johnny Test (2005-2014)
Cameron Corduroy Wilkins from Total Drama (2012-2013). A smart and strategic contestant.
Bernard Williams from Craig of the Creek (2018-)
Carter Williams from Adventures in Odyssey (1987-)
Craig Williams from Craig of the Creek (2018-). The main character, a creative and adventurous boy.
Jessica Williams from Craig of the Creek (2018-)
King Xavier from Craig of the Creek (2018-)

Characters from the 2020s

The 2020s have continued to bring many new and exciting black animated characters to our screens, showing even more diversity and representation.

Andra from Masters of the Universe: Revelation (2021-)
Babu from Super Sema (2021)
Jacques Beau from Velma (2023-)
Bem from BEM: Become Human (2020)
Amber Bennett from Invincible (2021-). Mark Grayson's girlfriend.
Black Panther (T'Challa) from Spidey and His Amazing Friends (2021-) and What If...? (2021-).
Black Samson from Invincible (2021-)
Linda Blake from Velma (2023-)
Bowie from Total Drama Island (2023) (2023-). A confident and strategic contestant.
Mark Bowman from The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)
Sabo Brok (Terry) from My Dad the Bounty Hunter (2023-)
Caleb from Total Drama Island (2023) (2023-)
Clamp Champ from Masters of the Universe: Revelation (2021-)
Rocky Cocoa from Zuzubaland (2020-2021)
Michael Collins from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-). Penny's friend.
Damian from My Dad the Bounty Hunter (2023-)
Derwin from The Owl House (2020-23)
Dianne from The Ghost and Molly McGee (2021-2034)
Dynamis from Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma (2015-2020)
Ekko from Arcane (2021-). A brilliant inventor from Zaun.
Elise from Adventure Time: Distant Lands (2020-2021)
Flare from Super Crooks (2021-)
Flare II from Super Crooks (2021-)
Flora from High Guardian Spice (2021-)
Flo from Kid Cosmic (2021-2022)
Forecast from Super Crooks (2021-)
Franklin from The Snoopy Show (2021-)
Carol Freeman from Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020-). The captain of the USS Cerritos.
Nick Fury from What If...? (2021-). The director of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Gazelle from Princess Principal: Crown Handler (2021)
Gigi from Velma (2022-)
Sgt. Gigisdad from Velma (2022-)
Grandma from My Dad the Bounty Hunter (2023-)
Al Granger from Spirit Untamed (2021)
Pru Granger from Spirit Untamed (2021).
Conrad Grant from Karma's World (2021-)
Karma Grant from Karma's World (2021-). The main character, a young rapper and songwriter.
Keys Grant from Karma's World (2021-)
Lillie-Carter Grant from Karma's World (2021-)
Lunella Lafayette (Moon Girl) from Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023-). A super-genius superhero.
Grayskull from Masters of the Universe: Revelation (2021-)
Nubia Gross from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-)
Professor Harkone from High Guardian Spice (2021-)
Jackie from Action Pack (2021-)
Jade from The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)
Janie from Harriet the Spy (2021-)
Captain Jarrett from The Legend of Vox Machina (2022-)
Jenny from The Guava Juice Show (2021-)
Tom Johnson from Shenmue (2022)
Dijonay Jones from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-).
Jo from Kid Cosmic (2021-2022)
Jules from Arcane (2021-)
Killmonger from What If...? (2021-). A different version of the Black Panther villain.
Keeper Yennen from The Legend of Vox Machina (2022-)
Korath from What If...? (2021-)
Nichelle Ladonna from Total Drama Island (2023) (2023-)
Francis "KG" Leibowitz-Jenkins from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-)
Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-)
Randall Leibowitz-Jenkins from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-)
Myron Lewinski from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-)
Lisa from My Dad the Bounty Hunter (2023-)
Beckett Mariner from Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020-). A rebellious Starfleet officer.
MB from Super Sema (2021)
Mel Medarda from Arcane (2021-). A powerful politician.
Benson Mekler from Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (2020)
Ambessa Merdarda from Arcane (2021-)
Mia from Duncanville (2020-)
Mika from Lycoris Recoil (2022-)
Millie from Total Drama Island (2023) (2023-). A smart and observant contestant.
Mr. Mitch from Duncanville (2020-)
Tammy Myers from The Ghost and Molly McGee (2021-2024)
Nelly from Action Pack (2021-)
Nessa from Pokémon: Twilight Wings (2020)
Lio Oak from Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (2020)
O'Bengh from What If...? (2021-)
Peggy from The Addams Family 2 (2021)
Jim Posey from The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)
Priestess from Masters of the Universe: Revelation (2021-)
Enrico Pucci from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean (2021-)
Principal O'Connor from The Ghost and Molly McGee (2021-)
Okoye from What If...? (2021-). A fierce warrior from Wakanda.
Parnelle from High Guardian Spice (2021-)
Patty from The Ghost and Molly McGee (2021-2024)
Doctor Payne from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-)
Peabo from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-)
Augustus "Gus" Porter from The Owl House (2020-23). A young illusionist.
Perry Porter from The Owl House (2020-23)
BeBe Proud from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-)
Bobby Proud from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-)
CeCe Proud from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-)
Oscar Proud from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-)
Penny Proud from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-).
Suga Mama Proud from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-)
Trudy Proud from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022-)
Queen Ramonda from What If...? (2021-). The Queen Mother of Wakanda.
Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes from What If...? (2021-). War Machine.
Bylthe Rogers from Velma (2023-)
Norville Rogers (Shaggy) from Velma (2023-).
Sam Rutherford from Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020-). A cyborg ensign.
Sean from My Dad the Bounty Hunter (2023-)
Sema from Super Sema (2021). A young superhero from Africa.
Shoola from Arcane (2021-)
Shuri from What If...? (2021-). Black Panther's brilliant sister.
Skara from The Owl House (2020-23)
T'Chaka from What If...? (2021-). Black Panther's father.
Sovereign Uriel Tal'Dorei from The Legend of Vox Machina (2022-)
Teela (Sorceress) from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2021-)
Teela Na (Eldress) from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2021-)
Tess from My Dad the Bounty Hunter (2023-)
Thyme from High Guardian Spice (2021-)
Cole Tillerman from Central Park (2020-)
Molly Tillerman from Central Park (2020-). A creative and artistic girl.
Owen Tillerman from Central Park (2020-)
Weather Report from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean (2021-)
Mr. White from Johnny Test (2021-)
Mitch Williams from Glitch Techs (2020)
Wolf from Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (2020). Kipo's tough and resourceful friend.
Yangzi from Duncanville (2020-)
Sky Young from Arcane (2021-)