Anime characters are mostly Japanese, but as anime becomes more popular across the world, fans are looking for more representation of people from different cultures and backgrounds. So, here is our list of some of the best Latino anime characters of all time.
Garcia Lovelace from Black Lagoon
Garcia is the only son of Diego Lovelace in Black Lagoon and is poised to inherit the esteemed Lovelace lineage.
Consequently, he assumes the mantle of the family’s present patriarch, succeeding his father as the 12th in line.
Garcia is a Venezuelan character in the series and has a tough time after he becomes the head of the Lovelace family.
Carlos Rivera from Ashita No Joe
Carlos is a bantamweight boxer from Venezuela. Yoko Shiraki convinces Carlos to travel to Japan to present Joe Yabuki with a fresh counterpart to revitalize the struggling boxer.
Eventually, Carlos’ career takes a hit when he suffers from brain damage during a fight.
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Pepe Iglesias from Megalobox
Another boxer joining our list is Pepe, a Mexican boxer who squares off against Yuri.
He predominantly speaks Spanish and uses the language to provoke his adversaries. Pepe is a skilled boxer who is known to entertain the crowd.
David Martinez from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
David is the main character of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. He becomes embroiled in a series of dangerous encounters after he becomes a mercenary and joins Maine’s Edgerunner crew.
David hails from the US with a Latino heritage.
Nadie from El Cazador de la Bruja
Nadie, which means "nobody" in Spanish, is a bounty hunter in this obscure anime titled El Cazador de la Bruja.
Nadie is shown capturing Ellis, a young girl accused of murder, though she has no recollection of the event.
Unbeknownst to others, Nadie was contracted by Jody Hayward to protect Ellis.
Her mission extends beyond protecting Ellis from rival bounty hunters to saving her from Douglas Rosenberg, who seeks to use Ellis' unique abilities for himself.
Roberta from Black Lagoon
Rosarita Cisneros, often referred to as Roberta and famously recognized as the Bloodhound of Florencia, is a Colombian domestic worker employed at the Lovelace family residence in Venezuela.
She is known to carry herself with poise and grace, despite her troubled history linked to her involvement with the far-left organization known as FARC.
Michiko Malandro from Michiko and Hatchin
Michiko is one of the protagonists in Michiko and Hatchin. She is a spirited black woman with Brazilian roots and is renowned for her wild nature.
She endured a horrible upbringing as an orphan, eventually embracing a life of crime.
Michiko shares a history with Hiroshi Morenos, who was once her lover.
After breaking free from prison, she embarks on a mission to rescue Hiroshi's daughter, Hana, from a harmful environment, driven by the desire to reunite her with Hiroshi.
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Ricardo Martinez from Hajime No Ippo
Ricardo, also known as Living Legend, is a boxer of Mexican descent.
In Hajime no Ippo, he is the undisputed WBA featherweight super champion. He is also the number one boxer in POUND for POUND.
He is very reserved, opting to speak only when addressed directly.
Sado Yasutora from Bleach
In Bleach, Sado is a teenager of mixed Mexican and Japanese descent. He is a seasoned boxer, frequently seen in televised bouts.
During their time at Karakura High School, he shared classes with Ichigo Kurosaki, who also became one of his closest friends and allies.
Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece
The legendary shounen hero Monkey D. Luffy's real-life nationality would be Brazilian, as confirmed by One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda himself.
One Piece is set in a fantasy world, but Oda revealing that Luffy would be a Brazilian was mind-boggling for fans.
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