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List of gay characters in animation

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Cosplay of Yukito Tsukishiro / Yue. He is a gay character in Cardcaptor Sakura

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

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In the 2000s

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In the 2010s

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In the 2020s

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Lokar was first mentioned in a September 16, 1994, episode
  2. ^ Also known as Fire Emblem
  3. ^ In the episode "Mulholland," Benson, after being lulled into a fantasy world by a water bug, dreams a party which features "cute boys" and emits rainbows from his mouth, along with practicing his DJ career with his friend Dave.

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