50 Best Anime Girls With Black Hair (Ranked)
In the world of anime, black hair usually represents characters that are mysterious, refined, traditional, powerful, cruel, and/or macabre in one way or another. Despite its dark color, it is not necessarily negative, as there are black-haired characters who are deep thinkers and seldom ask for other people’s advice. Still, there are also very evil characters with this hair color. Often, male and female black-haired characters are very different. In this article, we will bring a list of the 50 best black-haired female anime characters we know of. We’ll use different series and rank them based on their popularity and the general level of awesomeness they represent. The list will be pretty diverse, including characters from various franchises and genres.
50. Mokoto Kusanagi
Appears in: Ghost in the Shell
Motoko Kusanagi is a female cyborg, also referred to as Major in the series. His adventures are recounted in two films (Ghost in the Shell, Innocence: Ghost in the Shell 2), two television series (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG), and manga.
She is the operational chief of section 9. She commands and coordinates section 9 in the field. She is accountable only to Aramaki, responsible for section 9 to the prime minister. Although her body looks old, she is a formidable fighter.
49. Suguha Kirigaya
Appears in: Sword Art Online
Suguha Kirigaya is the deuteragonist of the Fairy Dance arc and Kazuto’s (adoptive) sister in the Sword Art Online series. Although not a survivor of the first arc, she’s briefly mentioned in the initial episodes. Kirito meets her in ALfheim Online, mistaking her for someone else initially. They team up without realizing each other’s true identity, as Kirito accidentally rescues her from a group attack of Salamanders. Given their real-world connection, the dynamic adds an interesting layer to the story.
48. Kurumi Tokisaki
Appears in: Date A Live
Kurumi is the third spirit encountered by Shido. She is at first glance a very beautiful young girl, attractive and charming but she is in truth a sadistic, mad and twisted person, who is the “most evil” spirit according to Shido. Its code name as such is Nightmare.
She appears invincible since she can regenerate as much as she wishes by going back in time. She gets killed several times and kills a good number of people herself (she would have killed more than 10,000 people, according to Mana). She has the power to multiply by invoking her “selves” from the past.
47. Ryuko Matoi
Appears in: Kill la Kill!
The main character of Kill la Kill!, a 17-year-old vagrant high school student transferred to Honnōji Academy who is looking for her father’s murderer. Ryūko wields half of a pair of Scissor Blades, the other half of which is held by his father’s murderer.
Her weapon can destroy the Goku Uniforms made up of Living Fibers and grant superhuman abilities to those privileged to wear one, thus bringing her into conflict with the Student Council. She becomes friends with Mako, her classmate, who openly welcomes her to her home with her family.
46. Honjou Kaede
Franchise: Itai no wa Iya nano de Bōgyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu
Honjou Kaede is the main heroine, who has just started playing NewWorld Online. Since she doesn’t like getting hurt, she puts every skill point she gains into boosting her defense, allowing her to learn new skills and level up just by resisting attacks. She managed to level up quickly just by letting Mr. Bunny (a monster bunny) attack her for a long period of time, until she accidentally kills him.
Even with its lack of gaming experience, Maple is gaining a lot of resistance, giving game administrators a lot of headaches on how to weaken it.
45. Yumeko Jabami
Franchise: Kakegurui
Yumeko Jabami is a recent transfer student to Hyakkaō. Turning things upside down at school by engaging in a series of increasingly risky games, she puts herself and her money at risk. At first glance, it is a splendid bishōjo. However, she takes great pleasure in having to take risks during gameplay, with Ryōta even reporting that she suffers from “gambling madness.”
She is very observant and can quickly find out how the games are manipulated in favor of her opponents. She doesn’t seem to place a great deal of importance on money.
44. Shana
Franchise: Shakugan no Shana
Shana is the central character in the series, initially a nameless Flame Haze. Yûji, uncertain of what to call her, gives her the name Shana. She is in constant communication with Alastor, one of the kings of the purple dimension, through a Cocyte pendant around her neck. When she assumes her role as a Flame Haze and wields her katana, Nietono no Shana, her chestnut hair transforms into a fiery orange-red hue. Despite her petite stature of 1.41 m, she possesses a young appearance, appearing to be around 11-12 years old.
43. Kurome
Franchise: Akame ga Kill!
Kurome, a member of the Jaegers and Akame’s younger sister, was raised in an elite government-created assassin unit. Both sisters underwent training in separate assassin groups. Kurome wields an Imperial katana named Yatsufusa, which can enslave up to 8 enemies killed by the weapon. Proficient in swordsmanship, she shares some traits with her sister, such as social awkwardness and a hearty appetite. However, Kurome exhibits a colder and more ruthless demeanor, particularly in the context of eliminating her enemies.
42. Suzune Horikita
Franchise: Classroom of the Elite
Suzune Horikita is a distant student and the younger sister of the BDE president, Manabu. Seated next to Kiyotaka in class, she is not only diligent in academics and sports but also meticulous in managing her points. Despite her beauty and academic excellence, Suzune, like Kiyotaka, struggles with interpersonal communication. However, her difficulty stems from a strong and sometimes harsh personality. Despite this, her exceptional academic performance has established her as one of the top students in the school.
41. Mio Akiyama
Franchise: K-ON!
Mio is a shy and reserved girl in the club who serves as the bassist and occasional singer. She plays a Fender Jazz Bass. Despite her initial interest in the literature club, her childhood friend Ritsu persuaded her to join the music club. Mio is an excellent student, but her sensitivity prevents her from tolerating her friends’ suffering. During distressing moments, she tends to assume a fetal position, a characteristic response to emotional discomfort.
40. Himeko Inaba
Franchise: Kokoro Connect
Inaba is the vice president of the Cultural Research Club and shares a class with Taichi and Iori. Known for her intelligence, she excels at gathering and analyzing information, possessing extensive knowledge about her fellow club members. Inaba is characterized by her use of vulgar language and direct communication style. Disliking her first name, Himeko, meaning “princess” in Japanese, she associates it with the implication of a child in need of care. Despite her seemingly tough exterior, Inaba values her friends deeply and is willing to sacrifice her own happiness to ensure the cohesion of the group.
39. Ruri Gokou
Franchise: Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai
A friend of Kirino’s, she becomes closer to Kyosuke. Unlike Kirino, she has a love for fantasy, sparking passionate discussions between them. Often seen in long dark clothing, she embraces her gothic-lolita style.
38. Nana Osaki
Franchise: Nana
The singer and lyricist for Blast, she was once Ren’s girlfriend until he joined Trapnest. Despite the marked impact of their separation, she remains in love with him. She crosses paths with Nana Komatsu on a train to Tokyo, and by chance, they end up sharing Apartment No. 707. Abandoned by her mother during childhood, she is driven by her dream of a vibrant life in music and resists the idea of a quiet existence. With a strong and occasionally excessive personality, she fears losing those close to her, leading to possessive tendencies.
37. Sawako Kuronuma
Franchise: Kimi ni Todoke
Sawako Kuronuma, a 15-year-old high school student, bears a resemblance to the horror film character “The Ring.” Due to her eerie appearance, she faces social isolation and becomes the subject of various rumors, including the ability to communicate with and summon ghosts. People believe that prolonged eye contact with “Sadako” will lead to curses and illness. Initially keeping her distance from others to avoid causing fear, Sawako struggles to form friendships. Despite her terrifying exterior, she proves to be one of the kindest individuals. She enjoys helping others, readily offers assistance in challenging situations, and is always willing to volunteer.
36. Tomoko Kuroki
Franchise: Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!
Tomoko Kuroki is the main character in the Watamote series, characterized as a perverted and otaku loner. She tends to blame others and struggles to learn from her mistakes. Despite her friendship with Yū, she initially has no other friends. As the story unfolds, Tomoko undergoes significant development, gradually making friends and maturing emotionally.
35. Azusa Nakano
Franchise: K-ON!
Azusa, fondly called “Azu-nyan” by Yui, joins the group in Volume Two as a new student. Serving as the group’s second guitarist, she plays a Fender ’65 Mustang while pretending to be a novice guitarist. Contrary to appearances, Azusa has been playing the guitar for five years and surpasses Yui in skill. Initially skeptical about the seriousness of the club due to the tea service and the counselor’s hobbies, she eventually becomes a full-fledged member. Alongside Yui and Ui, Azusa is one of the few characters who serves as a narrator in some episodes, offering insights into her thoughts for the viewers.
34. Yuuko Ichihara
Franchise: xxxHOLiC
A powerful and stunning witch with the ability to grant wishes at a cost, she is responsible for creating the two Mokonas along with Clow Lead, aiding Shaolan and Sakura in traveling across dimensions. Additionally, she designs the wish shop where Kimihiro works. Yûko, along with Clow Lead, plays a pivotal role in the events of Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle and xxxHOLiC. Her symbol is the butterfly, representing her significance in the interconnected narrative.
33. Akeno Himejima
Franchise: High School DxD
Akeno holds the position of second-in-command in the Gremory clan, earning the title “Priestess of Thunder.” As the vice president of the occult research club, she carries the rank of “Lady.” Despite being second in popularity after Rias, Akeno is a beautiful and gentle young girl who often uses the interjection “ah there, ah there!” in her normal state. However, she conceals a mysterious side that raises suspicions. In battle, Akeno transforms into a formidable, overpowered, and sadistic fighter, prompting Issei to instinctively mistrust her.
32. Mei Misaki
Franchise: Another
Mei Misaki is a protagonist in the series, a class 3-3 student in 1998 labeled as the “ignored” by her peers. With a beautiful, calm, and mysterious demeanor, she possesses a doll’s eye that can perceive death, having lost her own eye due to illness. Mei had a beloved twin sister whom she adored and continued to see in secret, only to discover her sister’s eventual demise.
31. Cana Alberona
Appears in: Fairy Tail
Cana Alberona, having begun drinking alcohol at the age of 13, surpassing the legal age in her country, is a significant drunkard in the Guild Tavern. Utilizing magic cards, she employs them both as projectiles and skillfully combines them for various effects during battles. Despite being selected five times for an S-rank mage, Cana has faced failure in the exam four times.
30. Chisato Hasegawa
Appears in: The Testament of Sister New Devil
Chisato is the school nurse at Basara’s school and his second cousin, being the sister of Rafieline. After Rafieline was banished from Heaven and imprisoned, Chisato brought the newborn Basara to Jin and watched over him for over 15 years. Despite appearing like a common human, Chisato is an angel with immense power named Afureia. To live on Earth, she has accepted significant restrictions, but she can unleash her powers for one sole purpose: to protect Basara.
29. Satsuki Kiryuuin
Franchise: Kill la Kill
Satsuki Kiryūin, the 18-year-old President of the Honnōji Academy Student Council, holds immense influence due to her mother’s role as the head of the school board. Satsuki asserts dominance over the school, even challenging the principal and teachers. She distributes Goku uniforms to students based on their abilities. Armed with the katana Bakuzan, Satsuki also possesses a Kamui named Junketsu, similar to Ryūko.
28. Homura Akemi
Franchise: Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Homura is a Puella Magi who initially appears in Madoka’s dreams and later transfers to her college. Despite her beauty and reserved demeanor, she possesses extraordinary intellectual and physical capabilities, gaining popularity despite her distant personality. Having witnessed the deaths of many Puella Magi in battle, Homura is determined to protect other girls from making contracts, particularly Madoka. This stance puts her in opposition to Mami, who seeks to encourage Madoka to become a Puella Magi. Homura’s unique abilities include time control during fights, and she favors weapons like grenades. The color associated with her is purple.
27. Chi-Chi
Franchise: Dragon Ball
Chi-Chi crosses paths with Son Goku early in the story as he, along with Bulma and Oolong, searches for the Dragon Balls. One of the Dragon Balls is located in her father’s castle. When they arrive, a massive fire engulfs the entire castle on Mount Fry Pan. Son Goku, Bulma, and Oolong seek help from Master Roshi to extinguish the fire. This encounter leads to Son Goku and Chi-Chi becoming friends. She is one of the most notable female characters in Dragon Ball.
26. Kurenai Yuhi
Franchise: Naruto
Kurenai is the leader of Team 8, and despite her responsibility for Kiba and Shino, she appears to share a closer bond with Hinata. She supports Hinata’s aspirations to become a skilled kunoichi and is mindful of her feelings for Naruto. Kurenai holds great respect for Kakashi Hatake and Gaï Maito, even though Kakashi occasionally teases her. According to the databook, she enjoys shōchū, sweet dango dumplings, but dislikes spicy foods.
25. Akane Tendo
Franchise: Ranma ½
Akane, the 16-year-old heroine of the series, is Ranma’s official fiancée. She has been training in the family martial arts school since childhood, but the exact starting age is unknown. Initially taught by her father, Akane practices diligently on her own, although not at the same intensity as other characters in the series. This becomes a recurring source of conflict, as she feels that others do not take her martial arts skills seriously.
24. Boa Hancock
Appears in: One Piece
Boa Hancock is the captain of the Kuja pirates and the Amazon Empress Lily, which is why she is also known as “The Pirate Empress”, while the island’s Amazons refer to her as “The Serpent Princess”. She is considered the most beautiful woman in the world; accustomed to seeing her interlocutors fall in love with her at her feet and always being forgiven for her beauty, Hancock poses as a selfish, spoiled and haughty woman. Hancock has ingested the Paramisha Mero Mero fruit, with which she can cast a heart-shaped ray that petrifies anyone who is captivated by the beauty of the woman.
23. Yaoyorozu Momo
Franchise: My Hero Academia
The deputy head of class 1-A, she was elected with fewer votes than Midoriya and is one of the four recommended students. Her Quirk, Creation, allows her to generate any material or inanimate object from her naked skin as long as she knows its molecular structures. This process involves breaking down lipids at the atomic level and converting them. She claims that the more she eats, the more material she can create. The size of the object affects the time and amount of skin required to produce it.
22. Anri Sonohara
Franchise: Durarara!!
Anri is a 15-year-old classmate of Mikado. Despite appearing shy and quiet, she spends a significant amount of time with Mikado and Kida. Her charming and cute demeanor captures the attention of the boys. Anri gives off an impression of being somewhat disconnected from reality and is on a quest to find her missing college friend, Mika Harima. She is acquainted with Seiji Yagiri. Unveiling a surprising twist, it is revealed that Anri is the real Ripper, the possessor of the Cursed Sword Saika. After defeating the False Ripper, she takes control of the latter’s “Cursed Sword Army.”
21. Dororo
Franchise: Dororo
Dororo is the main character in the manga, a rogue child who accompanies Hyakkimaru throughout the story. In both the original and animated series, it is revealed that Dororo has a girlish body, but Dororo insists on identifying as a boy.
20. Hino Rei / Sailor Mars
Franchise: Sailor Moon
Sailor Mars, a passionate warrior who wields the power of fire, is known for her recklessness. In the ancient Silver Millennium, she was under Princess Serenity’s care from childhood and held the title of the princess of Mars. Her palace, Phobos-Deimos Castle, floated around the red planet. Tragically, Sailor Mars perishes in the conflict between the Selenites and Terrans, manipulated by Queen Beryl and Metallia. Following the war, Queen Serenity sends her soul to Earth for future reincarnation.
19. Maki Oze
Franchise: Fire Force
A Second Generation Soldier First Class and Empowerment Officer in the 8th Special Fire Force Brigade, she possesses the ability to manipulate surrounding flames. However, she cannot create flames independently like Shinra or Arthur. Formerly a soldier of the Tokyo army, she left to aid the population. Skilled in combat, she maintains a calm demeanor but can become assertive when faced with disrespectful opponents, standing her ground against bullies.
18. Hishiro Chizuru
Franchise: ReLIFE
A classmate of Arata, she excels academically but faces challenges on the socio-emotional front, leading her to rely on the internet to understand unexplained phenomena. Her encounter with Arata alters her perspective on those around her, particularly the one who has been a significant help to her.
17. Lisa Yadōmaru
Franchise: Bleach
Always armed with an adult book, this impulsive schoolgirl manages to hold her ground against Ichigo in Hollow mode for a few minutes. She was the vice-captain of the 8th Division under Kyōraku Shunsui’s command and bore a striking resemblance to Nanao, whom she used to read to. Her Zanpakutō release (shikai) takes the form of a giant spear.
16. Sango
Franchise: InuYasha
Sango is a demon hunter of around 16 years old. She hails from a village of professional demon hunters and is the last to survive. The pearl of Shikon is also native to this village. She wields the Hiraikotsu (flying bone), which looks like a magnificent two-meter boomerang. It was made by Sango’s father from demon bones.
15. Ai Enma
Franchise: Jigoku Shojo
Ai Enma is a beautiful young girl with long, slender black hair, smooth and whitish “mochi” skin, and red eyes. Living in a world of perpetual twilight with her grandmother, she receives requests for revenge on her computer. While typically seen in a black seifuku, she adopts a black kimono adorned with flowers when carrying out her contracts.
14. Nanao Ise
Franchise: Bleach
Nanao Ise is the 8th division vice-captain who has to do all the work most of the time because of her captain’s laziness. She tries to be patient despite all the eccentricities of the latter, like flirting with her or asking her to water her path with rose petals to show off in front of her opponents.
Nanao wears small glasses and it looks like she looks terrifying when she takes them off. We will also notice his resemblance, both physically and in his general attitude, with Yadomaru Lisa when she was the vice-captain.
13. Mayuri Shiina
Franchise: Steins;Gate
Mayuri is Rintaro’s best friend, a cosplay enthusiast who works with Faris at the MayQueen + Nyan² cafe. She designs and creates cosplay costumes, often worn by Luka or Kurisu. Mayuri frequently uses the interjection “tutturu” to greet others and refers to herself in the third person. Despite her eccentricity, moodiness, and natural tranquility, Okabe has made a vow to protect her since her grandmother’s death. In various timelines, she faces accidental deaths or assassination attempts by SERN, leading Okabe to attempt modifications, even if it means trapping himself in a time loop.
12. Noel Niihashi
Franchise: BURN ☩HE WITCH
Noel is a stoic young woman who often responds to situations with a mix of seriousness and dry observations. She has a preference for uniforms, using them as a means to convey her identity without having to do it herself. Noel also likes to be addressed by her first name. Despite her serious demeanor, she has a slightly goofier and less aloof side. She has a fondness for Balgo Park’s dog, Osushi, and carries treats to feed him. Noel has a strong interest in Japanese culture, adopting the name Noel as her first name because it’s a girl’s first name in Japan. Additionally, she uses the theme song from the Dragon Ball anime as her cell phone ringtone.
11. Rin Tohsaka
Franchise: Fate/stay night
Rin Tōsaka, a model student and idol of Shiro’s school, conceals her magic skills. As a descendant of a mage lineage, she faced challenges due to her father’s death in the previous Grail War. Despite her magical talent, she initially aimed to summon a Saber-type Servant but ultimately formed an alliance with Archer.
10. Kaoru Kamiya
Franchise: Rorouni Kenshin
In the story, Kaoru Himura inherits and takes on the role of the heiress and instructor at Kamiya Dōjō following her father’s death, Koshijiro Kamiya. Her father was the creator of the Kamiya Kasshin-ryū style of kenjutsu. The school faces a crisis when all of its students leave due to an imposter claiming to be Hitokiri Battōsai from Kamiya Kasshin-ryū, tarnishing the school’s reputation. Kaoru is rescued from this impostor by the real Hitokiri Battōsai, Kenshin Himura, who has adopted a wandering lifestyle and sworn off killing.
9. Yayoi Kunizuka
Franchise: Psycho-Pass
A former musician permitted to practice by Sibyl, her intense passion darkens her Psycho-Pass, leading to her imprisonment. Despite her situation, she holds onto the hope of clearing her Psycho-Pass and initially rejects Ginoza’s offer to become an Executor. However, she changes her stance and decides to assist Division 1 when a group of resistance fighters is discovered in her former resort area.
8. Chitanda Eru
Franchise: Hyōka
A curious young girl and a member of the classical literature club, she becomes consumed by any mystery brought to her, unable to rest until it is solved.
7. Nico Robin
Franchise: One Piece
Robin, a native of Ohara, an island in the Western Sea, hails from a community of archaeologists. Her mother, Nico Olvia, was an archaeologist who left the island for her studies, leaving Robin in the care of an aunt who treated her poorly. After consuming the Fior Fior Devil Fruit, she gains powers that lead to discrimination from other children. The island’s archaeologists, led by Professor Clover, were the only ones who treated her kindly.
6. Yukinoshita Yukino
Franchise: My Teen Romantic Comedy is Wrong as I Expected
As the head of the Volunteers Club from a wealthy family, she is intelligent and beautiful, earning the nickname “ice queen” due to her cold demeanor. Despite her popularity with boys, she isolates herself because of the envy and negative attention from girls. Frustrated by the lack of improvement and understanding, she is motivated to change the world and those in it. Her personality leads her to dislike naivety, particularly demonstrated by others, and she doesn’t hesitate to express her disdain, especially towards Yui.
5. Kanao Tsuyuri
Franchise: Demon Slayer
Not very talkative and almost silent, Kanao possesses remarkable abilities and unwavering stoicism. She appears devoid of personal desires or the ability to take basic initiatives, likely stemming from a difficult childhood before being sold and then taken in by her master and older sister. This psychological block leads her to rely on others for individual decisions, but she begins to recover from it during Tanjirō’s training and further while interacting with Zenitsu, Inosuke, and their senpai Murata in their domain after a mission.
4. Akame
Franchise: Akame ga Kill!
Akame is a member of Night Raid, having grown up in an elite assassin unit created by the government. Separated from her little sister during childhood training, she later meets Najenda after numerous missions. Convinced by Najenda, Akame joins Night Raid, showcasing her exceptional skill in sword handling. She is the most powerful member of the group, and her prowess is only rivaled by her substantial appetite.
3. Mikasa Ackerman
Franchise: Attack on Titan
Mikasa, a main protagonist in the series, was the ward of Eren’s parents, Grisha and Carla. Following the murder of her biological parents by human traffickers, Eren saved her, and she lived with the Jäger family until the fall of the Maria Wall. As the last descendant of the Shogun clan on Paradise Island, connected to the Azumabito family, she holds a high position in Heazul. Despite her desire for a peaceful life with those she loves, particularly Eren, Mikasa joins the Army of the Walls.
2. Shinobu Kocho
Franchise: Demon Slayer
Shinobu currently holds the position of Insect Hashira, succeeding her older sister, the former and now-deceased Hashira. She is also the adopted sister and master of Kanao. With a calm demeanor and a perpetual smile, she enjoys teasing others and expresses a desire for demons and humans to coexist peacefully. However, despite this assertion, she doesn’t hesitate to kill demons without remorse. Initially taking pity on Nezuko for being turned into a demon, she offers to kill her painlessly with poison. After hearing Nezuko and Tanjirō’s story, she shows compassion towards them.
1. Rukia Kuchiki
Franchise: Bleach
Rukia Kuchiki is a shinigami and vice-captain of the Thirteenth Division. Meeting Ichigo changes her fate, and she’s a bit of a tomboy who loves bunnies and drawing despite Ichigo’s critique of her art. Renji notes her aura of sweetness. Adopted by the noble Kuchiki family almost 50 years ago, a significant shinigami family, she didn’t need to take an exam to enter Gotei 13. She serves in the 13th Division under the command of Jūshiro Ukitake. While her past life on Earth remains unknown, it is clear that it was a long time ago.
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