List of gay characters in animation explained

This is a list of fictional characters that either self-identify as gay or have been identified by outside parties to be gay, becoming part of gay media. Listed characters are either recurring characters, cameos, guest stars, or one-off characters. This article also includes include any characters in Japanese animation, otherwise known as anime. There are also corresponding lists of lesbian and bisexual animated characters.

For characters in other parts of the LGBTQ community, see the lists of lesbian, trans, bisexual, non-binary, pansexual, asexual, and intersex characters.

The names are organized alphabetically by surname, or by single name if the character does not have a surname. If more than two characters are in one entry, the last name of the first character is used.

From the 1980s to the 1990s

In the 2000s

In the 2010s

In the 2020s

See also

References

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Notes and References

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