You've all got me very much interested. First off, congratualtions to all the ignorant racist melanin deficient people who have decided to exercise their rights in speaking their minds. We of the black community appreciate your support by hating on us and proving just how jealous of our beauty and strength you truly are.
Ah, but to the point of this drawn out archive.
There are many African Americans portrayed in Anime, though we will have to use the term loosely. However, considering that no one will dispute there being white saiyans (Goku, Vegeta), I shouldn't be disputed on there being black Ctarl-Ctarls (Outlaw Star Alien Species). We are not nearly as represented as I myself would like to be, but there are men and women with complexions that I could note. For those of you who are interested in them, I'll see if I can comprise a decent list.
Oh before I begin, thank you Anonymous #344 for referencing Piccolo from DBZ. ;] I'm glad someone recognizes that the only true gaurdian of the world (Kami, who any fan knows is the originator of Piccolo) is a black man.
I'll credit >Jazmin< a yahoo member for most of the female characters.
Now on to the list:
Females
Fee Carmichael from Planetes
Rose from Full Metal Alchemist (I will include her for her skin tone, but for those who understand the theme of the series she is undoubtably Jewish. Still, there are black Jews.)
Yoruichi Shihouin from Bleach (I have no problem with claiming her.)
Kurai from Angel Sanctuary
Mimiru from .Hack//Sign (Naturally this includes Blackrose)
Kaolla Su from Love Hina
Anshii Himemiya from Shoujo Kakumei Utena
Misao Kuramitsu from Tenchi (Mihoshi's Mother I believe)
Aisha Clanclan from (Seihou Bukyou) Outlaw Star (The Ctarl-Ctarl I mentioned earlier.)
Grenda from Petite Princess Yucie/Puchi Puri Yuushi
Saotome Junko from NANA (I believe thats the name of the anime)
Males
Bear from .Hack//Sign
Mugen from Samurai Chaploo (But in my opinion he's Mexican lol)
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Actually. I would much rather wait to see that my efforts are not in vain. I'll be patient and if I see a response, be it negative or positive, I may very well add on to the list as far as males are concerned.
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