This short, orange-haired middle blocker possesses an incredible vertical jump and dreams of becoming the next "Little Giant."
Shoyo Hinata
This brilliant high school student discovers a supernatural notebook and uses it to systematically eliminate criminals.
Light Yagami
This pink-haired protagonist dresses in a boy's school uniform and strives to become a noble prince.
Utena Tenjou
This cat-like, detached alien creature offers to grant teenage girls any single wish in exchange for their souls.
Kyubey (Incubator)
This cheerful, pasta-loving character represents the titular nation and is the main focus of the comedic series.
Italy (Feliciano Vargas)
This is the animal motif associated with Karasuno High School, which reflects their black uniforms and aggressive play style.
Crows
This sweet, eccentric pop idol possesses the "Shinigami Eyes" and becomes desperately devoted to serving Kira.
Misa Amane
This is the title given to Anthy Himemiya, the mysterious girl at the center of the student council's sword duels.
Rose Bride
When a Magical Girl succumbs to despair and her Soul Gem turns completely black, she transforms into one of these destructive monsters.
Witch
This loud, burger-eating character represents his nation and constantly declares himself the "Hero" of the world.
America (Alfred F. Jones)
This brilliant but initially tyrannical setter is nicknamed the "King of the Court" by his middle school teammates.
Tobio Kageyama
This sweet treat is the favorite food of the Shinigami Ryuk, who suffers from severe withdrawal symptoms if he goes without them.
Apples
This is the prestigious academy where Utena enrolls and participates in surreal, stylized fencing matches.
Ohtori Academy
This stoic, time-traveling Magical Girl repeatedly loops through timelines in a desperate bid to save Madoka from her tragic fate.
Homura Akemi
This serious, dog-loving character frequently finds himself stressed out by Italy's antics and acts as the strict axis leader.
Germany (Ludwig Beilschmidt)
This cat-themed powerhouse school from Tokyo serves as Karasuno's ultimate historical rival, setting up the "Battle at the Garbage Dump."
Nekoma High School
This is the name of the specialized orphanage in Winchester, England, founded by Quillsh Wammy to raise gifted successors to L.
Wammy's House
To initiate a duel, competitors must wear a signet ring engraved with this specific flower emblem.
Rose (Rose Crest)
This is the name of the terrifying, world-ending witch that appears during Walpurgisnacht, threatening to destroy the entire city.
Walpurgisnacht (Stage-Construct Witch)
This elegant, tea-drinking nation is depicted as America's former guardian and is frequently mocked for his terrible cooking skills.
England (United Kingdom or Arthur Kirkland)
This is the full name of the Nekoma High School setter who is Hinata's close friend, an avid gamer, and the tactical brain of his team.
Kenma Kozume
This is the specific name of the high-ranking Shinigami who intentionally lets Sidoh's notebook get stolen, triggering the events of the series.
This is the actual name of Anthy's manipulative older brother, who acts as the Academy Chairman and the true "End of the World."
Akio Ohtori
This ribbon-wielding veteran Magical Girl famously meets a shocking, sudden demise at the hands of the witch Charlotte in episode three.
Mami Tomoe
This soft-spoken, scarf-wearing personification of a massive nation hides a terrifyingly childish cruelty behind his sweet smile.
Russia (Ivan Braginsky)