Dare to Dive into the Darkness?
Step into a world with shades of darkness where everything is in the shade and the commonplace blends into the strange and fascinating. Gothic cartoons are enchanting, mysterious, and dark featuring emotionally charged characters and a hint of dark humor. Life after Dark has never looked as good as these animated icons ranging from vampiric beauty to spellbinding rebellious sweethearts rocking all-black. Let them wander through the Most Mesmerizing Gothic Cartoon Characters who have chosen darkness as their malediction — and why this everlasting fascination?
The Evolution of Gothic Cartoon
The idea of Goth cartoon characters was derived from the Goth subculture in the late 70s/early 80s. Where these cartoons gain popularity due to their aesthetic dark outfits and unique stories ranging from brooding vampires to punk rock princesses. They give a stunning impression on their fans with dark humor as a cherry on top, giving a perfect dark vibe of character that is appealing to the audience.
Some characters have become a trademark for their sarcastic personality. The common traits of Gothic characters are that they wear dark and dull clothes. These character radiates sad energy and are often inclined towards spooky and creepy things.
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Introduction
Some cartoonists develop figures resembling the norms of the society in which they live. However, some brave authors went beyond those examples and created real Goths cartoon characters. But what is a Goth character? These characters are derived from the Goth culture of the late seventies and early eighties. They are characterized by dramatic dark costumes, unique personal tales, and absolute nonconformity. From gloomy vampires to spiky-haired punk rock princess Goths add a heavy dose of spookiness and rebellion to the cartoon universe – flipping ideals on their heads in the best way possible!
Do you remember those action figures covered in darkness and suspense as a child? The ones with black as hell hair and that winged eyeliner that you could draw a proper line and have one of those rubber pencil sharpeners sit atop it comfortably? They weren’t just about looking like you had been born in a perfect pair of jeans (though they did hit the nail on the head every single time). These Goth cartoon characters were incorporated into many fictional shows to tell jokes, fight villains alongside superheroes, and show just how awesome it is to have the dark side.
Check out our list featuring 60 classic Goth cartoon characters! We take you back to some of the most iconic cartoons that defined your childhood and decide which of them is worthy of the title of the best Goth cartoon character.
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List of Best Gothic Cartoon Characters
Ravencrow Never Smiles (Simpsons)
Do you recall Lisa Simpson from The Simpsons? Some fans gave her a cool Goth nickname: Ravencrow Never smiles. She was such a fun, Goth cartoon character though people might not immediately recognize her at the present time because she was phased out, but we could not exclude her from our story.
All of this occurred on the fifteenth episode of the show’s fifteenth season. I am happy that Lisa realized her baby sister Maggie was smarter than her! To deal with it, Lisa behaved like a Goth for a while, being a popular stereotype of a high school student at the time.
Do you know the scary movie Scooby-Doo? And the Witch’s Ghost? Go to a different scene and there was an appearance of a cool Goth band The Hex Girls. The lead singer and guitarist of the band was Thorn, very professionally done by the actress Jennifer Hale.
Even though they resembled more of a horror movie theme, The Hex Girls assisted Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang! It proved important during episodes when the kids had to confront and apprehend the ghost of a witch called Sarah Ravenscroft.
Gwen (Total Drama Island)
Gwen was one of the contestants of the show Total Drama Island. She did really well and was close to winning it all! She was back for a few more seasons of the show on different teams. We even saw her on a fancy boat in another season and in a small portion of an episode. Then she returned one more time to be able to compete again for the final time.
However, new attitude for Rogue from the X-Men! This time she looks like a rebellious teenager on the verge of getting grounded. Of course, she’s also feeling depressed and insecure and like there’s something wrong with her for some reason. Furthermore, the fact that she is a mutant adds more to the problem, especially her ability. Her touch is lethal and that’s why she can’t even hug someone! For this reason, Rogue stays away from most people. It makes her crabby and snappy because she didn’t get her beauty sleep, too bad because deep down she isn’t really a bad person, just a little crabby in the morning.
Zuku (Avatar: Last Air bender)
Zuku from Avatar: The Last Air bender it was conveys that the character had a bad background that made him very violent. Those who were watching him could clearly see that he was super unhappy. The man had despair in his heart and did not have any idea what he should do in this life. What made it worse was the fact that perceived that he had no control over whatever was happening to him.
Jinx (Teen Titans)
Jinx is an Honorary Titan and a former villain. Before joining the Teen Titans, she was a top student at the H.I.V.E. Academy and led the H.I.V.E. Five. She is also Kid Flash’s girlfriend.
Kylie Griffin (Extreme Ghost Busters)
She is an actress who works for children and she appears in the cartoon called Extreme Ghostbusters. Out of all the new team members she was the only one who already had a lot of info about ghosts. This is because her friend Jack disappeared just when a freakish monster referred to as the Grendel appeared.
Samantha “Sam” Manson is arguably one of the fabulous cartoon network Goth characters that feature on the Nickelodeon show Danny Phantom. She hangs out with Danny Fenton and the two end up as boyfriend and girlfriend by the end of the show. The girlfriend who Danny had before having his powers was the one who caused the accident that led to his getting the powers and she was of the first to learn about this powers.
Lucy Loud is one of the many sisters of Lincoln Loud. But she is the middle one out of the ten girls in the family! So Lucy is eight years old and she is not like her sisters fully at least that is how it seems at first. She goes for darkness and spooky poems, and we see her dressed in all black from head to toe. The other great thing about Lucy is that she can tiptoe around and then she can pop out from nowhere, this scares her family and friends most of the time!
Vanessa Doofenshmirtz (Phineas & Ferb)
Vanessa Doofenshmirtz is quite famous for her gothic looks from Phineas and Ferb. She’s the only child of the goofball villain. Vanessa is also the future girlfriend of Ferb Fletcher (Phineas’ stepbrother) and friends with Candace (Phineas’ sister).
Wednesday Addams (The Addams Family)
The Addams Family is known to love the dark humor and all things that go bump in the night. They represent the Goth characters in cartoons perfectly well. Wednesday Addams is one of them. The whole world of creepy and kooky family can be referred to as being dark and scary. This is something different from viewing life and death in the society where they come from. Moreover, they can have fun where more sane individuals experience nothing but terror.
Nergal Jr. (The Grim adventures of Billy & Mandy)
Nergal Jr., also known as two, is the only child of two not-so-average parents: Nergal (a monster) and Sis. He is also a cousin to the now grown man Billy, but they are cousins via the father’s side. Nergal Jr is unique something different than kids his age because his dad is a monster and as a result, he possesses some monster qualities as well. He says that he does not want to be individual and attempts to become other campers.
Daria Morgendorffer (Beavis and Butt-Head)
Daria Morgendorffer is probably the most popular gothic character in the cartoon show titled “Beavis and Butt-Head.” It was an adult animated television show that featured on MTV in the 90s/ early part of the 2000s. Daria is the star of her own cartoon show. The show had a bit mature content and was aired from 1997 to 2002.
Nikki Wong (6Teen)
Nikki Wong is one of the Goth cartoon characters in a Canadian cartoon sitcom. She is traditionally the most reason and the most self-sufficient among her friends that creates tension with the rules of the Khaki Barn store in which she has been working because in this store, there is no place for an individual. However she expresses sadness during Christmas because she thinks her mother will not like anything she gives her.
Ember McLain (Danny Phantom)
Ember McLain is the famous Goth cartoon character from the show “Danny Phantom. Currently she is a ghost and a musician who craves for authority or at least attention. Additionally, she does not like people who order others around and is rather acidic with others.
Kevin Levin (Ben 10)
Kevin Levin is one of the most intricate Goth human figures in the Ben 10 Cartoon series, and the character develops over the series. The character of Kevin is the primary antagonist, and the main antagonist of Ben. With his power to pull energy out of others and use to strengthen his own powers that serve a major threat to Ben 10 entire time.
Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)
The character of Maleficent was not always a villain. Instead she was a kind fairy with the proper warm heart. But all her belief system was eroded when her lover, Stefan, betrayed her. This betrayal made her heart cold and she put a RIDICULOUS curse on Stefan’s new born child, Aurora. But with time, Maleficent realized that Aurora, could be the solution to healing the problems of the land.
Lydia Deetz (Beetlejuice)
Lydia Deetz is a Goth character created in a movie called Beetlejuette. She is the daughter of Charles Deetz and the step daughter of Delia Deetz. Unlike most teenagers, she has no fancy for bright colored clothing or best brand of dressing. She likes wearing black things and that is why some of her compatriots call her “Goth.” In the movie, a playful spirit known as Beetlejuette attempts to deceive Lydia into marrying him, so that he can be revived!
Hades (Hercules)
Hades is the antagonist character from Disney’s movie called Hercules. He is the god of doom and darkness same to the god of the dead. He is described as being quick-tempered and as hating his brother Ares, Zeus, very much. For years, Hades plans to overthrow Mount Olympus as that I s reminiscent to heaven in this kind of animated am movies. But there’s a catch! The Fates, those mystical three ladies who can predict the future tell him that a hero will emerge to thwart him. Therefore while implementing his plan of the movie, Hades is also thinking of this hero coming in.
Sally is a famous gothic cartoon character of the movie titled ‘The Nightmare before Christmas’. She becomes a rag doll created by the mad scientist Dr. Finklestein who resides in Halloween Town. Of course, she is a genius but she is rather timid though she seems to be on her own, it appears Dr. Finklestein, watching her all the time is a real pain. However, there is a twist: Sally has fallen in love of the Pumpkin King, Jack! She also has an independent thinking and an aspiration of even going out on her own.
Violet Parr (The Incredible)
Violet Parr is an animated character from a movie of Walt Disney Company’s Pixar Animation Studios “The Incredible” released in 2004 and its sequel “Incredible 2” released in 2018. She’s the eldest child of Mr. Incredible (Bob Parr) and Elastigirl (Helen Parr). Actually, Violet has two abilities in the series – she is able to become invisible and create force fields. At the beginning of the show, she is a rather introverted girl who is attending middle school. They grow up throughout the movie, and Violet especially finally becomes more sure of herself in the end.
Ursula is the focal antagonist in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, the film that dates back to 1989 only. She is a sea witch like a kind of sea witch. Ariel who is a mermaid princess is given the opportunity to become part of the human world so she could be with a prince named Eric. Of course, Ariel is deceived by Ursula with giving her legs for three days, but there are some conditions! In secret, Ursula actually wants to takeover Ariel’s dad that is King Triton as the ruler of the ocean. The now and then plot of the movie entirely revolves around Ariel turning into human and defeating Ursula.
Dr. Facilier (The Princess and the Frog)
Facilier is the main antagonist of Disney’s full length animated feature, number 49- “The Princess and the Frog”. He is a seven-foot tall tree like creature who is a bad guy that utilizes black magic and deceit to attempt at capture New Orleans. It even yields some creepy shadow creatures which he refers to as his “buddies” to assist him!
The Evil Queen (Snow White)
The Evil Queen is really a bad character that every typical Disney movie have! She was first introduced as early as 1937 on their first feature snow white and the seven dwarves. This wicked woman is also called the Wicked Queen, Queen Grim Hilde or simply, the Queen. Regardless the label, however, she is the antagonist of the fairy tale and the foe of Snow White.
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Yzma is the main villain of Disney’s feature film The Emperor’s New Groove (as well as in some other showings and interactive games). She is not so kindly, she is really cross and wants to be queen! She nearly succeeds in this in the movie, ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’, when the young emperor, Kuzco fires her as his advisor. Not one of the most powerful villains, but she is quite sly and does make potions which contribute to her evil plans.
Cruella De Vil (101 Dalmatians)
In this case, the audience can meet a famous villain named Cruella de Vil. First appearing in Dodie Smith’s 1956 book “The Hundred and One Dalmatians,” Cruella is a fabulous young woman from London who loves to live life on the lavish side. However, the main passion of the film’s leading lady is godsends for Dalmatian fur, which she has been longing to use in her luxurious coats. This dark desire has made Cruella an all-time reference to popular culture.
Jafar (Aladdin)
Jafar is the main antagonist in Disney’s animation Aladdin that was released in 1992. He’s not just some random guy though; Jafar is the Grand Vizier which means he is the second in command to the Sultan who reign over Agra bah. However even though he seems important and trustworthy, he is still a villain capable of a wicked deed – he wants to grab the magic lamp for himself and become Sultan.
Beast (Beauty & the Beast)
The Beast is a character from Disney’s classic Beauty and the Beast (1991). Among the sequels, there are “The Enchanted Christmas,” and “Belle’s Magical World.” But the Beast is not simply that kind of character, he is a prince who has been turned into an actual monster! They explain how Belle an intelligent and kind hearted female gets to know the Beast and discovers there is a human inside.
Claude Frollo (The hunchback of Notre Dame)
The protagonist evildoer in the Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo is Claude Frollo. He might appeared to be a good lad to boot – he is a churchman and even somewhat of a scientist. Still, far from the surface, Frollo is actually a really awful person.
The Queen of Hearts
The main antagonist of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is Queen of Hearts. She can easily go on rampage and she can open her mouth to producing high pitch sounds just like a child. A single bad move can really make her angry, and she’ll cut anyone that gets on her nerves!
Mavis Dracula (Hotel Transylvania)
In Hotel Transylvania the cartoon there is a hotel for monsters owned by Count Dracula. A human is just lost and reaches the hotel but needs to stay out of sight from the monsters that are residents of the hotel. Mavis is a Goth cartoon character for the vampire Dracula. She is Count Dracula’s daughter. Even though she’s 118 years old, she’s independent and quirky.
Emily (Corpse Bride)
Corpse Bride is a horror movie of the year 2005. It’s based on old England with a young man named Victor, who is planning to wed Victoria. But things get weird! Victor accidentally marries a dead woman named Emily instead. She whisks him to the Land of the Dead which has cute and funny dark loving characters. Emily is actually a sweetheart that loves music and dancing and that it was a great pleasure interviewing her. Unfortunately, her boyfriend went ahead and murdered her after they had gotten married on their wedding night.
Shego (Kim Possible)
Kim Possible is one of the best gothic Disney characters. She portrays her fictional character with much action, comedy, and adventure. It ran for a few years and followed the life of Kim Possible, a regular teenager with a not-so-regular job: fighting crime!
Kim fantasy was to be saving the world while doing homework and spending time with friends. Her main foe was the eccentric Dr. Drakken, however his main Hench person was Shego. Shego wore black and had dark red lips and was never happy in a good way; at least not until the very end of the show. She was quick to fight and didn’t seem to think things through much.
Gothitelle (Pokémon)
Gothitelle is a gothic Pokémon Character. It is an excellent psychic type that resembles a man, which makes him quite cool. As for the color, it’s mostly black, and its head is in the form of a tear drop. It has nice white string bow on top and zigzag lines on the purple side of the die resembling long hair.
This Pokémon debuted in both the Pokémon Black and White anime series in 2011. It is member of Generation V and derived from another Pokémon known as Gothorita.
Ruby Gloom (Ruby Gloom & Team)
Ruby Gloom is a beloved gothic character from the Canadian animated series Ruby Gloom, which aired from 2006 to 2008 with a total of 40 episodes. Known for her optimistic outlook despite her spooky surroundings, Ruby embraces all things gloomy with a smile. She lives in a Victorian mansion with her quirky friends like Doom Kitty, Skull Boy, and Misery—each adding to the show’s eerie charm and dark humor. The main character of this show is a girl by the name Ruby Gloom and at the first instance you might be forgiven for thinking that she is pretty morbid. But guess what? She just absolutely adores all things dark and dreary! Her friends, for instance, Doom Kitty, Skull Boy, and Misery, engage in all sorts of funny business and stunts.
There are certainly many characters that might be described as Goth on the MTV show Daria, but there is only one proper Goth girl cartoon character named Andrea. She’s a classmate with Daria and both are the real deal. She’s not just a bit down but a full-on Goth with a pessimistic view of the world
Mai (The Last Airbender)
Mai from ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ anyone can easily map out the representative gothic character in the series, thanks to her clothing style, attitude, and tongue. The cold and deadly with a knife thrower, and caustic sense of humor show her no emotion, but occasionally tender heart is shown and sheds a new light on the character.
The last character to be identified with a specific subculture is Henrietta Biggle from South Park – the finest example of Goth girl with black hair, makeup, and clothes. She is constantly moody with a hint of sarcasm whenever she is speaking to someone, and condemns mainstream culture with her apathy. , Henrietta has poetry passion as well as love for gothic music which in making her complete gothic, rebellious, and unique figure in the show.
Raven Queen (Ever After High)
One of the leading characters from the ‘Ever After High’ Cartoon is Raven Queen. She’s one of the most lovable character because of her gothic character as she’s supposed to be the next evil queen in Snow white, but she doesn’t want to be bad. She keeps herself busy in figuring out her own life as she believes in “not following your own destiny” that is inspiring for many others.
Marceline the Vampire Queen, is a cartoon character cool rocker vampire in the show Adventure Time. She is more than one thousand years old but dance and have fun very often. She does not consume blood like most people do fear during night moments unlike vampires. But she eats the color red! Marceline is the best Goth cartoon character. She is also a talented musician and carve a one of a kind electric bass guitar out of a family heirloom axe. Finally, Marceline reunites with her girlfriend, Princess Bubblegum.
Triana Orpheus (The Venture Bros.)
Triana Orpheus is a cartoon character which is included in the cartoon show known as The Venture Bros. Her dad, Dr. Orpheus, is a super cool magic guy. Uh, Triana isn’t the protagonist of the story but she is one of the strongest female characters in the story. Her mom’s name is Tatyana.
Ingrid Third (Fillmore)
Ingrid Third is the star girl known for her Goth character from the show “Fillmore!” She’s not just any student though; she is the partner of Cornelius Fillmore in crime fighting (actually she is the one who ensures that Fillmore keeps the school safe). Both of them are part of Safety Patrol at X Middle School, and more than that, they are buddies.
Joan of Arc (Clone High)
There used to be a cartoon show called Clone High in the early 2000 that only had one season but it was rather silly. The main twist? All the students were theatrical imitations of teenage historical characters!
This distraction has the following clones – Joan of Arc. In this show, Joan is not a warrior woman but a very thoughtful teenage girl who is often anxious and sometimes feels blue. The character, named Joan was voiced by the same lady who did the voice the evil character Shego in another cartoon known as Kim Possible.
Raven (civilian name Rachel Roth) is one of the main characters of the Teen Titans series. She is a human-demon hybrid, originating from the parallel dimension of Azarath, and is one of five founding members of the Teen Titans.
Jack Skellington (The Night before Christmas)
The main character of the 1993 movie is called Jack Skellington. He is a cartoon character that looks like a skeleton who reigns over Halloween Town, It is a fictional world in concept by the name Halloween Town. Jack is voiced by Chris Sarandon
Juleka Couffaine
(Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.)
Juleka Couffaine is a striking gothic character from Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. Known for her introverted nature, Juleka stands out with her distinctive style—dark clothing, a signature purple streak in her hair, and an aura of quiet mystery. Though she tends to keep to herself, her gentle personality and loyalty make her a beloved figure in the series.Her low self-esteem and her timidity are not only endearing but also familiar to reader; however, her dark, stylish, and somewhat mysterious appearance, as well as her clearly defined character, make her one of the most positively considered characters in Miraculous.
Debbie Hyman (American Dad)
Debbie Hyman is a character from show American Dad! She is an overweight Goth girl voiced by Lizzy Caplan. Debbie first appeared in the Season 2 episode. She’s Steve’s longest lasting; on again off again girlfriend. She is a Goth punk girl who goes to Pearl Bailey High School and frequently skips gym class to refuse doing exercise.
Samurai Jack is a Japanese prince raised as a samurai warrior in the animated television series Samurai Jack, which aired from 2001-2004 and 2017 on Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. The show features stylish animation and a lot of animated violence, with Jack’s story beginning after his father seals away the demon Aku. Aku sends him into the future, where Jack’s future self-rules over a post-apocalyptic Earth.
Charmcaster is an antagonistic cartoon character from famous cartoon ‘Ben 10’. She is the niece of Hex, a self-proclaimed master magician and sorcerer from Ledger domain. She initially appears loyal to her uncle, but is actually using him to gain power for herself.
Luna Loud, from The Loud House, is the free-spirited and music-loving middle child of the Loud family. With her rocker style, passion for guitar, and love for all things loud, she brings energy, creativity, and a rebellious charm to the household.
Conclusion:
Goth cartoon characters interest fans with dark imagery and dramatic plot, combined with mystery and interesting histories. Characters that are easily recognizable with the introverted Raven and the heroic Mandy with their daring gothic style and adventures. These characters are in fact rock stars of the animated world that bring gothic culture into the mainstream society. These are characters that any lover of Goth events, whether new to the scene or an old timer, ought to catch. If you derive the desire to make your own Goth cartoon characters, but you are short of ideas, The Publishing Legend is here to assist in actualization of your ideas.
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FAQs
What makes a cartoon character “Goth”?
Generally, a Goth cartoon character represents dark, moody or mysterious sentiment in it. Such characters usually appear to have some peculiar traits such as black outfits or dramatic makeup, or unusual behavior, and their choices convey ideas denoting nonconformity, nonconformist, or fearlessness.
Why are Goth cartoon characters so popular?
Goth cartoon characters are popular concerning spectacular combination of reasons, such as the mystery, the creativity, and the emotionality of Goths. It is characterized by an original design and numerous tales of triumph or the search for a purpose in life and are adored by younger and elder people.
What is the price for illustrating a new Goths cartoon character?
The costs of designing a gothic cartoon character differ depending on the intricacy and detail as well as experience of the artist. It may cost anywhere from $100 to $500 per character if you are planning on hiring a designer for a project.
What determines the price charged on Goth-themed projects?
Animation prices vary based on length, 2-D or 3-D, character design complexity, and desired extras like background, effects, and voice acting, with simple animations starting at $500 and complex ones above $2,000.
Can I hire studios to create Goth cartoon characters and animations?
Absolutely! The Publishing Legend provides a professional service of implementing individual and fresh concepts into existence. From character designs to finished animations, they provide valuable consultation, as well as quality customized services to fit your needs and wallet.
How long does it take to make a Goth-themed project with animation?
The time it takes to develop a Goth cartoon character or animation depends on the increase in the project’s complexity. The basic character sketches take 1-2 weeks at most while full animations may take several weeks. The Publishing Legend also communicates with the clients, in order to agree on the period within which the work should be submitted, but in the same same time ensuring that the work meets the required standard.