Have you ever wondered which anime characters’ names start with the letter L? While you’re thinking about it, you might think of a few people, and you’re probably expecting one of them to be on this list. So, let’s see how that goes after we’ve gone through this list of famous people whose names begin with the letter L!
ICONIC NAMES THAT BEGIN WITH L!!
31. Levy McGarden (Fairy Tail)
| Title | Fairy Tail |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Satelight, A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | 2009 |
| Episodes | 175 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
Our first character on this list is Levy McGarden from the Fairy Tail series! She is the Shadow Gear mages’ leader and a long-time Fairy Tail guild member! Levy is a young cheerful girl who treats her guildmates with respect. She had some reservations about approaching Gajeel at first because they had been enemies during the Phantom Lord Arc. They eventually became trusted confidantes and even collaborated during the S-Class trials.
When it comes to her abilities, she possesses Solid Script, which is a type of Letter Magic. Levy has the ability to turn anything she writes into solid material that she can use against her opponents.
30. Laffitte (One Piece)
| Title | One Piece |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Premiered | 1999 |
| Episodes | Unknown |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
Laffitte, also known as the Demon Sheriff, is a member of the notorious Blackbeard Pirates crew and one of One Piece’s antagonists. Laffitte used to be a police officer who used excessive force, which led to his dismissal from West Blue. Lafitte was the most devoted to his captain, Marshall D. Teach, and would threaten anyone who attempted to depose Teach.
Laffittes’ abilities include hypnotising the Marines during the Marineford Arc in order to open the Gates of Justice. That means he could be useful in infiltration missions.
29. Leif Ericson (Vinland Saga)
| Title | Vinland Saga |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Premiered | 2019 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
Leif Ericson is a well-known traveller from the Vinland Saga world. He is Thor’s Snorresson’s trusted friend and goes by the alias Lief the Lucky. Because he sees himself as a formidable warrior, Leif’s attitude can be quite arrogant, but in the eyes of others, he’s just a man with a beard who doesn’t contribute much to battle. His ability to keep his word is one of his strongest suits, as evidenced by his search for Thor’s son, Thorfinn, after his best friend died.
28. Leopold Vermillion (Black Clover)
| Title | Black Clover |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2017 |
| Episodes | 170 |
| Duration | 23 min. per ep |
Leopold Vermillion, the nobleman, is House Vermillion’s second son! Despite his noble upbringing, Leopold can be reckless and does not always follow through on his plans. Leopold sees Asta as a rival on the battlefield and will not hesitate to intervene, even if he lacks a strategy. His major flaw is his lack of confidence in his abilities, as most of his siblings are far more powerful than him.
Leopold’s abilities are more focused on the element of fire. He can manipulate fire to burn his enemies in any way he wants, and he can even become stronger by using Reinforcement Magic. This magic allows him to increase his physical stats and thus deal more powerful damage.
27. List (Hunter x Hunter)
| Title | Hunter x Hunter |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2011 |
| Episodes | 148 |
| Duration | 23 min. per ep |
List is a supporting character in Hunter x Hunter. He is a Game Master and one of the creators of the video game Greed Island. He works as a game developer in Limeiro, the city’s capital. List appears to be a young boy of small stature, but he is extremely well-mannered and friendly to everyone he meets.
26. Love Helm (Seven Deadly Sins)
| Title | Seven Deadly Sins |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | 2014 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
The King’s best friend, Love Helm, also known as Helbram, betrayed him when he joined the ranks of the Holy Nights. Helbram’s ability to transform from a fairy to a human form is one of his distinguishing features.
Helbram’s personality can be very obsessed with research, and he has even been seen taking notes while fighting! As a member of the Holy Nights, Love Helm is also known for his Link ability, which allows him to use the abilities of his allies and even levitate like King.
25. Lisa Yadomaru (Bleach)
| Title | Bleach |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2004 |
| Episodes | 366 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
Next up is Lisa Yadomaru from Bleach! She is a Visored who eventually succeeded Shunsui Kyorakus as the 8th Division Captain. Lisa is the most composed of the Visored members and can come across as a secretive individual. Her hobbies are the polar opposite of what she is as a Soul Reaper because she enjoys reading erotic manga, which she frequently lends to Ichigo and Love.
Hakura Tonbo, her Zanpakuto, can transform into a Shikai that resembles a giant polearm with a large, bladed spade at the end. She can use this as an axe to throw down her opponents due to its size.
24. Leonard Burns (Fire Force)
| Title | Fire Force |
| Genre | Action, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | David Production |
| Premiered | 2019 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Duration | 23 min. per ep |
Leonard Burns is a former captain of Company 1 and a pyrokinetic. Despite his intimidating appearance, particularly his eyepatch and muscular build, he is a nice guy who is well-liked by his subordinates. He also cares about his teammates and will go out of his way to help them.
As a third generation pyrokinetic, he possesses the powerful Ignition Ability Voltage Nova. His body heats up like a furnace as a result of this ability, increasing his overall stats such as strength. He becomes stronger the longer he uses this ability, making him a difficult opponent in longer fights!
23. Lisa Isaribi (Fire Force)
| Title | Fire Force |
| Genre | Action, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | David Production |
| Premiered | 2019 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Duration | 23 min. per ep |
Another Fire Force character is Lisa Isaribi, formerly known as Feeler and now a member of Company 8. Lisa was portrayed as a caring and honest individual who treated Vulcan and Yu as if they were family members. Her true colors, however, were exposed when she became a Preacher’s subordinate and betrayed Vulcan and Yu. Lisa was able to redeem herself following certain events in the anime, and she is now a member of Company 8.
Lisa, a third generation pyrokinetic, has the ability to generate tentacles with which she can restrain her enemies.
22. Lockon Stratos (Mobile Suit Gundam 00)
| Title | Mobile Suit Gundam 00 |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Sunrise |
| Premiered | 2007 |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
Lockon Stratos is the protagonist of the Mobile Suit Gundam 00 series. He is a Gundam Meister from the Celestial Being organisation who pilots Gundam Dynames. Lockon is the chillest Gundam Meister you’ll ever meet. He’s a nice guy who is always concerned about how other people feel.
Aside from his excellent piloting skills, his Gundam specialises in sniping, which is also Lockon’s strong suit. He has great accuracy and can easily hit enemies thanks to his superb marksmanship. Despite his accomplishments as a Gundam Meister, he was killed during a battle against Ali, the pilot of the Arche Gundam. His position was later filled by his twin brother, who is also a spitting image of him!
21. Loid Forger (Spy x Family)
| Title | Spy x Family |
| Genre | Action, Comedy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Wit Studio, CloverWorks |
| Premiered | 2022 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
It’s time for the spy of the season, Spy x Family’s Loid Forger, to shine! Loid is hired by a secret organisation and flawlessly completes all of his missions, earning him the title of Twilight and making criminals fear him. He has been assigned a mission that threatens the fate of the entire world because of his outstanding work as a spy. This mission requires him to assassinate Donovan Desmond, and in order to do so, he must first establish a family!
He is almost an expert at everything when it comes to spying, including guns, physical combat, and even disguises. Aside from that, he is an intelligent man who is well-versed in his targets’ weaknesses!
20. Loke (Fairy Tail)
| Title | Fairy Tail |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Satelight, A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | 2009 |
| Episodes | 175 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
Loke from Fairy Tail will appear next! Loke was first introduced as a member of the Fairy Tail guild, but he was later revealed to be the Celestial Spirit, Leo! Loke can be a bit of a womanizer, but you can’t blame him because he’s popular with the ladies, with the exception of Erza, whom he nearly killed after flirting with.
Loke’s ability is known as Regulus, and it is a part of his Celestial Spirit power. He can use light element to power himself up and increase the power of his powerful hits!
19. Lisbeth (Sword Art Online)
| Title | Sword Art Online |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | 2012 |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Duration | 23 min. per ep |
Lisbeth from Sword Art Online is well-known in Aincrad as a blacksmith. Her real name is Shinozaki Rika, but anime fans call her Lisbeth because it is easier to remember. Despite her friendliness, you don’t want to get on her bad side because she has a violent temper and will most likely resort to violence.
Despite being a minor character in the series, she played an important role in assisting Kirito in retrieving a Crystallite Ingot. She used the Ingot to forge Kiritos’ Dark Repulser sword after successfully retrieving it, which has become an iconic weapon because he always uses it alongside his Elucidator.
18. Lubbock (Akame ga Kill!)
| Title | Akame ga Kill! |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | White Fox |
| Premiered | 2014 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Duration | 23 min. per ep |
Now, Lubbock, for members of the Night Raid rebel organisation! A green-haired dude known for his perverted mindset creates the heavy atmosphere of Akame ga Kill! It appears to be lighter in colour. He provides comic relief among the characters, and because of his personality, many anime fans become attached to him. But don’t get too attached because he will die tragically later in the series.
Lubbock’s combat abilities are aided by Infinite Uses: Cross Tail wire, which can be very useful in a variety of situations if you’re resourceful enough. He frequently employs this as an offensive weapon to sever his opponents, but it can also be used defensively.
17. Liver (Akame ga Kill!)
| Title | Akame ga Kill! |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | White Fox |
| Premiered | 2014 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Duration | 23 min. per ep |
Another character from Akame ga Kill! is Liver. He is a series antagonist and one of Esdeath’s bodyguards known as the Three Beasts. Liver was once a good soldier who knew the difference between right and wrong, but since joining Esdeath’s army, he has become more brutal and violent, abandoning his former self completely.
In battle, liver can be a difficult opponent to defeat, and you don’t want to use poison against him because he is highly resistant to it. His Teigu’s name is Black Marlin, and he can manipulate any type of liquid, which he used to destroy Incursio, Bulat’s armour at the time.
16. Lilynette Gingerbuck (Bleach)
| Title | Bleach |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2004 |
| Episodes | 366 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
Arrancar from Bleach, Lilynette Gingerbuck! Lilynette is the type of girl who is always upbeat and, at times, sneaky. She enjoys startling Coyote Starrk awake by ramming her fist into his throat. Lilynette, despite her immature antics, can be serious when necessary because she is frequently concerned about the strange events taking place in Hueco Mundo.
Lilynette, like any other Arrancar, can use Cero, a green beam of light that can destroy anything it touches. Her Cero is extremely weak in comparison to others, and I seriously doubt she will be able to fight the Soul Reapers.
15. Lucyna Kushinada (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners)
| Title | Cyberpunk: Edgerunners |
| Genre | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Trigger |
| Premiered | 2022 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Duration | 25 min. per ep |
Lucyna Kushinada, also known as Lucy by her friends, is Maine’s netrunner girl. Lucy’s childhood was difficult because she and other children were used as slaves by deep diving into DataKrash, a cyberspace. Lucy and the other kids use their netrunning skills to escape the Arasaka facility, believing they have their own dreams. She is now an Edgerunner in Night City, fighting the Corpos who have corrupted their world.
Aside from her abilities as a netrunner, she is occasionally seen as a close-combat fighter with her Monowire. Simply put, the Monowire is akin to Lubbocks Teigu from Akame ga Kill! The Monowire differs only in that it is more technologically advanced and easier to use.
14. Lisanna Strauss (Fairy Tail)
| Title | Fairy Tail |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Satelight, A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | 2009 |
| Episodes | 175 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
Lisanna Strauss is the Strauss siblings’ youngest! She is also a childhood friend of Natsu Dragneel, and they have been close since they were children. She had previously joked that they should marry, which frightened Natsu.
Lisanna’s magic is called Take Over, and it is similar to that of her older siblings. It is a type of magic that allows them to transform into anything, as in Lisanna’s case, animals. She can transform into a variety of animals, including a bird, a cat, and even a nine-tailed fox!
13. Lust (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
| Title | Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Bones |
| Premiered | 2009 |
| Episodes | 64 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
Lust is one of the Seven Homunculi in Fullmetal Alchemist. She, along with Gluttony, was one of the first major antagonists that the main characters faced in the series, as both are frequently seen together. She’s the type of villain who is very sadistic, and because of her dangerous ability, you never know what her next move will be.
Lust’s homunculus ability is regeneration, which every Homunculus possesses. The only thing that distinguishes her abilities is her Ultimate Spear, which allows her fingers to extend however long she wants as long as it gets to cut through her enemies.
12. Leone (Akame Ga Kill!)
| Title | Akame ga Kill! |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | White Fox |
| Premiered | 2014 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Duration | 23 min. per ep |
Leone, like Lubbock, belongs to the Night Raid organisation. As she meets Tatsumi early in the story, she was the first character introduced in the series. Despite her rebellious nature, Leone is a laid-back young lady with a positive outlook on life. Her manners aren’t particularly girly, so she can be a bit tomboyish.
Teigu wears the Lionel belt, which when activated increases all of her stats such as speed, strength, and regeneration. She can also use her Lionel to transform into a killing machine and is a difficult opponent due to her sixth sense.
11. Lucky Roux (One Piece)
| Title | One Piece |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Premiered | 1999 |
| Episodes | Unknown |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
Lucky Roux is a member of the Red Hair Pirates who works for his crew captain, Shanks. We wouldn’t have today’s Luffy if he hadn’t discovered the Devil Fruit, Gomu Gomu no Mi.
He is primarily the crew’s cook, but as the Red Hair Piratess executive, he can also be a formidable fighter. Self-Bowling is his one-of-a-kind ability in which he curls into something resembling a bowling ball and then rolls himself towards his enemies. Despite his large and round body, he is extremely flexible.
10. Lucy Heartfilia (Fairy Tail)
| Title | Fairy Tail |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Satelight, A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | 2009 |
| Episodes | 175 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
Lucy Heartfilia, the main character of the Fairy Tail series, is now up! She is a blonde girl who has previously accompanied Natsus on quests in the series. Lucy was welcomed with open arms as a new member of Fairy Tail by the other guildmates and quickly befriended many of them due to her friendly personality.
Lucy’s mage powers are Celestial Spirit Magic, but summoning one requires Keys. At the start of the series, she only has a few Keys, but as the series progresses, she is able to wield more of them as she encounters them in battle.
9. Lavi (D. Gray-Man)
| Title | D. Gray-Man |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | TMS Entertainment |
| Premiered | 2006 |
| Episodes | 103 |
| Duration | 23 min. per ep |
Lavi from D. Gray-Man is a true Black Order member. He is also known as Bookman Junior because he is the Bookman Clan’s next heir, and he joined the Black Order to record the world’s events as they unfold.
Because Lavi is an exorcist, he also possesses an Innocence, a power source that allows the user to summon a weapon or supernatural ability to fight the Akuma. In Lavis’s case, his Innocence is an Iron Hammer that he can make as big or as small as he wants. Lavi’s hammer has the power to control any element he desires, including fire, wind, and even lightning.
8. Laxus Dreyar (Fairy Tail)
| Title | Fairy Tail |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Satelight, A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | 2009 |
| Episodes | 175 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
Laxus Dreyar is an S-Class Mage and the grandson of Fairy Tail’s Guild Master! He is introduced as an arrogant man who has no regard for his guild members because he believes he is the strongest of all Fairy Tail’s mages. They and the Thunder God Tribe caused quite a stir in the guild and even battled Natsu and Gajeel.
He’s a strong mage with magical abilities who could be one of the guild’s most powerful. Lightning magic is his ability, and he has complete control over this element. He could cover a large area with lightning, and he could even turn to lightning himself, increasing his speed significantly!
7. Ling Yao (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
| Title | Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Bones |
| Premiered | 2009 |
| Episodes | 64 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
In Fullmetal Alchemist, Ling Yao is the crowned prince of the Xing nation. He embarked on a journey from Xing to Amestris in search of the Philosophers Stone, where he met Edward Elric and other well-known characters. Despite having childlike habits such as wandering alone, a lack of money, and the ability to be a comic relief type of character.
Despite his flaws, the prince should not be underestimated because he is an expert in martial arts combat. He can even wield a sword, and his quick thinking and agility have helped him avoid danger.
6. Luffy (One Piece)
| Title | One Piece |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Toei Animation |
| Premiered | 1999 |
| Episodes | Unknown |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
If you were hoping to see Luffy on this list, look no further! Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and sole user of Gomu Gomu no Mi! He started his journey to become a Pirate King with only a boat. With their first ship, the Going Merry, they begin to resemble a pirate crew as he recruits more people for his crew. Even before crossing the Red Line, Luffy faced and defeated several opponents, demonstrating his determination to become a Pirate King!
Luffy’s Devil Fruit abilities cause his body to become more elastic, like rubber, and he can stretch in a variety of ways. It may appear ridiculous at first, but once you see it in action, you’ll realise how inventive Luffy is with his rubber body.
5. Leorio Paladinight (Hunter x Hunter)
| Title | Hunter x Hunter |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2011 |
| Episodes | 148 |
| Duration | 23 min. per ep |
Leorio Paladinight is one of Hunter x Hunter’s first four main characters. Leorio is the most commonplace of the Hunter Exam participants. To begin with, he has no special abilities or weapons other than his pocket knife, which he rarely uses to defend himself. Furthermore, he took the Hunter Exam solely for the benefits of becoming a Hunter, which caused him and Kurapika to argue.
Despite having no powers at first, Leorio eventually learned how to use Nen and now has abilities that improve his stats such as agility, stamina, and strength. Aside from that, and while it has nothing to do with his Nen, he is a medical expert and aspiring doctor.
4. Light Yagami (Death Note)
| Title | Death Note |
| Genre | Supernatural, Suspense |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2006 |
| Episodes | 37 |
| Duration | 23 min. per ep |
Death Note’s main character, Light Yagami, is a man who believes in justice. He is a high school student known for his high intelligence and expertise in solving difficult problems, which he demonstrates throughout the series after witnessing a notebook fall from the sky. It’s the Death Note, and whoever’s name appears on the notebook will perish.
Light, convinced that he is the right person to deliver justice, makes extensive use of the notebook, noting the names of several criminals. Light’s beliefs eventually corrupt him, and he will write anyone’s name, especially if it interferes with his plans.
3. Levi Ackerman (Attack on Titan)
| Title | Attack on Titan |
| Genre | Action, Award Winning, Drama, Suspense |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Premiered | 2013 |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
The Captain of the Survey Corps’ Special Operations Squad, Levi Ackerman, is in the spotlight! Levi is the Survey Corps’ best when it comes to using his 3D Maneuver Gear. He has complete command of the equipment and can swing freely while slaying Titans!
If you’re wondering why Levi is so skilled at killing Titans, look no further than his tragic past. He has been a member of the Survey Corps for a long time and has seen several of his subordinates die. This motivated him to improve his ability to kill Titans while avoiding as many deaths as possible among his subordinates.
2. Lelouch vi Britannia (Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion)
| Title | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Sunrise |
| Premiered | 2006 |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Duration | 24 min. per ep |
It is now time to introduce the masterminds, and this time it is Lelouch vi Britannia from Code Geass! A Britannian high-school student of royal descent meets a green-haired girl who bestows the power of Geass on him. Lelouch gains the ability of Absolute Obedience and employs it to change the harsh world in which he and his sister live.
Lelouch rose through the ranks as an ordinary high-school student to become the leader of an organisation under the guise of Zero, and eventually became a tyrannical emperor despised by the entire world. His plans repeatedly failed and succeeded, resulting in the unification of opposing armies, completing his mission and eventually costing him his life.
1. L Lawliet (Death Note)
| Title | Death Note |
| Genre | Supernatural, Suspense |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2006 |
| Episodes | 37 |
| Duration | 23 min. per ep |
L Lawliet, the antagonist of the main character, Light Yagami, is the final one! L, like Light, is a highly intelligent man known for his detective abilities. In terms of physical appearance, he resembles a man who does not sleep and sits strangely. However, he can be extremely dangerous intellectually, especially if you’re a criminal, because he can analyse a person’s nature simply by looking at him/her.
This is also demonstrated when he begins to suspect Light is the Kira they’ve been searching for all along. The only difficulty he encountered was proving that Light is Kira, and since Light already believes that L has caught up to him, he devised a plan to throw L off track.
CONCLUSION
So, I hope you enjoyed this list of well-known anime characters beginning with the letter L. Did you recognise any of the people on this list? And if you’re not familiar with some of them, prepare for yet another anime binge!