List of gay characters in animation

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 does not include any characters in Japanese animation, otherwise known as anime. There are also corresponding lists of lesbian and bisexual animated characters.

For fictional gay characters, see List of fictional gay characters. For the names of gay anime characters, see List of gay characters in anime. For a listing of yaoi anime and manga, see List of yaoi anime and manga. For history of homosexuality in U.S. films, see History of homosexuality in American film. For gay icons, see Gay icon.

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
Characters Show title Character debut date Notes Country
Ace The Ambiguously Gay Duo September 28, 1996 These two superheroes, Ace and Gary, engage in acts of heroism which are "ambiguously homosexual".[1] United States
Big Gay Al South Park September 3, 1997 He is a stereotypical homosexual man known for his flamboyant and positive demeanor introduced in the episode "Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride".[2] Big Gay Al openly displays his homosexuality and is an advocate for gay rights. He is married to Mr. Slave as shown in the episode "Follow That Egg!"[3]
Bruce Family Guy April 18, 1999 Bruce often talks to his roommate Jeffrey. It is implied that Bruce is gay and that Jeffrey is his domestic partner, as in "Road to the North Pole" where he states in the song "All I Want for Christmas" that he wants a wedding ring from a guy named Jeffrey.[4] In "Meg's Wedding", Bruce briefly had a romantic relationship with Meg until they ended it on the wedding day after Bruce finally accepted himself as gay. Bruce finally got engaged to Jeffrey in a parking lot since the priest wouldn't allow them to marry in the church.
Herbert Garrison South Park August 13, 1997 Originally presented as a closeted homosexual, the storylines have featured Garrison coming out as a gay man, then having a gender reassignment surgery to become female (known as Janet Garrison), becoming a lesbian, and then changing back a man.[5] It is shown he still has feelings for his ex-boyfriend, Mr. Slave as shown in the episode "Follow That Egg!"
Gary The Ambiguously Gay Duo September 28, 1996 An "ambiguously homosexual" superhero like his fellow superhero, Ace.[1]
Stein Heigar Infinite Ryvius October 6, 1999 Stein Heigar is a member of the group Zwei. Heigar is gay.[6] Japan
Eugene Horowitz Hey Arnold! October 7, 1996 On July 26, 2016, the show's creator Craig Bartlett stated that Eugene "is kind of 'proto-gay', so he's uncomfortable getting close to any girl" during an interview with BuzzFeed, though this was never explicitly stated during the series. Bartlett stated: "We always figured Eugene was kind of proto-gay. He's not gay yet, he just will be. He loves musical theater, and he's a wonderful guy."[7] United States
Saddam Hussein South Park April 1, 1998 Within the South Park series and film Saddam Hussein and Satan are presented as a gay couple.[8]
John The Simpsons February 16, 1997 Owner of a collectibles shop. Character from an episode, "Homer's Phobia",[9] voiced by gay actor and director John Waters. This character was used as an example for issues with homosexuality and the show expressing thoughts and feelings for them. He is also the first LGBT character that the show used.[10][11][12]
Dewey Largo December 17, 1989 Mr. Largo is the school's music teacher, whose last name is also an Italian word for a slow, broad, musical tempo.[13] A recurring gag in episodes such as "See Homer Run", are allusions that Largo is gay. A later episode, "Flaming Moe", confirmed that Largo is gay and in a relationship with an older man, also named Dewey.[14][15]
Larry Crapston Villas October 27, 1995 The boyfriend of Robbie in this series.[16][17]
Lexington Gargoyles October 24, 1994 According to series creator Greg Weisman, Lexington is gay.[18]
Lokar Space Ghost Coast to Coast December 25, 1994[lower-alpha 1] Lokar is a locust alien and member of the Council of Doom. He is Zorak's rival. Lokar, is the opposite of Zorak as in he is a cultured snob, as opposed to being a crude slob like Zorak. There are hints throughout the series that Lokar is gay. He has referred to male characters as either lover or darling and appeared to have romantic feelings for Moltar as shown in the episodes "Explode", "Surprise" and "Waiting for Edward".[19][20] Supplementary material for the series had Lokar referred to himself as a Confirmed bachelor.[21] One article for Lokar's section in the official Cartoon Network website titled Lokar's Sumptuous Salute to Summer Frolic features a reference to a slang word for gay sex.[22] Lokar disappeared after the fifth season. His sexuality was confirmed in audio commentaries for the Space Ghost Coast to Coast Volume 2 DVD. It was also revealed that Lokar died at some point during the series.[23][24] However this was eventually contradicted when Lokar returned in the Season 11 episode "Stephen" in where he is shown to be alive and well. Lokar also appeared in Space Ghost.
Randy Munchnik Futurama April 6, 1999 Often appearing in crowds and angry mobs, he is an "effeminate male" who may be gay.[25] He likes parts of the Bible, even once creating a Noah's Ark "filled with same sex pairings of each species," and is good friends with Fry.[26] He is later in a relationship with Soupy and both have a pet poodle together.
Professional beach bully November 7, 1999 A one-time character, he is a bully which destroys Fry's sandcastle, assuming that Leela is his girlfriend, and when Leela asks him out he refuses, declaring that he is gay.[27][28]
Mr. Nigel Ratburn Arthur October 7, 1996 Arthur's schoolteacher, Mr. Ratburn, and another man, Patrick, get married in the season 22 premiere, which aired on May 13, 2019.[29] As a result, he and his husband are the only LGBT characters in the series.[30][31]
Canada
Robbie Crapston Villas October 27, 1995 The series was one of the first animated series on British television to present openly gay characters, Robbie and Larry.[16][17] United Kingdom
Satan South Park April 1, 1998 Satan is a boyfriend of Saddam Hussein in the series.[8] United States
Mr. Robert Simmons Hey Arnold! September 22, 1997 On July 26, 2016, the show's creator Craig Bartlett confirmed that Mr. Simmons was indeed gay during an interview with BuzzFeed.[7] Several episodes throughout the series hinted at Mr. Simmons' sexuality, including "Arnold's Thanksgiving", a Thanksgiving-themed episode which implies that one of his dinner guests is his boyfriend and that Simmons' mother wants him to date a female friend. However, it was never explicitly stated he was gay.
Skeleton SuperTed October 4, 1983 Skeleton is one of Texas Pete's two henchmen. He is a living skeleton who is cowardly and behaves in a campy and effeminate manner. Skeleton has the ability to put himself back together after falling apart. He was confirmed to be gay in a 2014 interview with series creator Mike Young.[32][33] He also appears in The Further Adventures of SuperTed. Wales
Waylon Smithers The Simpsons January 21, 1990 Smithers is a semi-closeted gay man.[34][35] Waylon Smithers and Patty Bouvier ride a float called "Stayin' in the Closet!" during Springfield's annual gay pride parade in a 2002 episode, "Jaws Wired Shut". In a 2016 episode, "The Burns Cage", Smithers officially come out as gay.[36] In "Portrait of a Lackey on Fire", Smithers had a new boyfriend named Michael de Graaf, voiced by gay actor Victor Garber.[37] United States
Sparky and the animals in Big Gay Al's Big Gay Animal Sanctuary South Park September 3, 1997 In one episode, Stan's dog Sparky is shown to be gay, and Big Gay Al is the owner of Big Gay Al's Big Gay Animal Sanctuary, a sanctuary for gay animals, including horses, rabbits, fish, a lion, etc.[38]
Craig Tucker December 17, 1997 Craig and Tweek are seen frequently throughout the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first seasons holding hands and hanging out with each other, shown in episodes such as "Tweek x Craig" and "Put It Down". It is confirmed by the official website and blog that they are in a relationship, and that they became an official couple in the episode "Tweek X Craig".[39][40] Craig also had an unnamed girlfriend before he realized he was gay, and dumped her.[39]
Tweek Tweak
Yukito Tsukishiro Cardcaptor Sakura April 7, 1998 He is in a romantic relationship with Touya, with the official website calling him Touya's "best friend."[41][42] As a result, Yukito rejects Sakura's feelings for him because he is in love with Touya.[43][44] In February 2000, Owkawa said that "such a warm, gentle character like Yukito" is uncommon in CLAMP works, repeating the same in a 2004 interview.[45][46] Ohkawa said in February 2000 that "you can see Yukito and Touya as being friends, or as going beyond that."[45] Yukito's alternate form is Yue. He also appears in Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, as a High Priest, and Toya as a king, of the Clow Kingdom.[47] Japan

In the 2000s
Characters Show title Character debut date Notes Country
Bradley South Park March 20, 2007 In one episode, "Cartman Sucks", Bradley becomes Butters' "accountabili-buddy" at the gay conversion camp. When camp authorities find Bradley's 1979 male underwear catalog they are both punished. After Bradley realizes that he has a crush on Butters, he comes to the conclusion that he is beyond hope and decides to end his life, ultimately convinced to come back down to safety by Butters.[48] United States
Steve Ball Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World July 10, 2007 During the series, the gay couple Rick, a Filipino-American, and Steve have a baby with the lesbian couple Dana and Kirsten.[49][50] United States
Rick Brocka Canada
Terry Bates American Dad! May 1, 2005 Greg and Terry have a penchant for minor bickering, flirting, and working on stereotypical "couples' issues" on the set or in other scenes of the show. Greg is a member of the Log Cabin Republicans.[51][52] He is presented as being very culturally sophisticated, at one point causing Stan to choose him over Francine as his guest to get into Avery Bullock's high-end party. Greg and Terry have a surrogate baby daughter, Liberty Belle. United States
Greg Corbin
Clarence Code Monkeys July 11, 2007 Clarence is the audio designer for GameaVision. He is flamboyantly gay.[53]
Colin Colin June 17, 2007 Colin is a middle-aged anthropomorphic Guinea Pig who is going through a midlife crisis and dealing with everyday problems as a single gay man.[54] The Netherlands
Djambi Futurama August 10, 2003 The valet of Hedonismbot[55] who may have been in romantic relationship with that robot and it is unclear if their relationship continued. United States
Adam Seymour Duckstein Queer Duck October 11, 2000 Adam is the main character of the series. He is presented as a stereotypical gay duck[56] and has been a victim of gay bashing.[57] However, in the series finale, he wakes up to discover that he had sex with a woman. Queer Duck is voiced by gay actor and comedian, Jim J. Bullock.[58]
Gus Duncz Mission Hill June 25, 2000 Gus and Wally are an elderly gay couple in their late 60s as shown in the episode "Andy and Kevin Make a Friend (or One Bang for Two Brothers)."[59]
Richie Foley / Gear Static Shock September 23, 2000 Richie Foley is based on the Milestone Media character Rick Stone, who is gay. According to creator Dwayne McDuffie, Richie is also gay, though broadcasting standards of the time meant that this could not be shown in the show itself and only implied.[60]
Enos Fry Futurama December 9, 2001 In one episode, "Roswell That Ends Well", Philip J. Fry travels to the past and meets his grandparents Enos and Mildred in their youth. Philip encourages Enos to marry Mildred and have children, to which he replies: "Yeah, folks say that. But did you ever get the feeling you're only going with girls 'cause you're supposed to?" Enos does not show any interest in a pin-up calendar featuring a girl in skimpy clothing, but he flips some pages and happily stares at the picture of a shirtless man, meaning he is gay or bisexual.[61][62][63] Eventually, Enos is incinerated in an atomic bomb test,[64] without having any children and Philip unknowingly impregnates Mildred, thus becoming his own grandfather.[65]
Gangstalicious The Boondocks December 11, 2005 A supporting character, he is a closeted homosexual and goes to great lengths to keep this secret from the public.[66][67][68] He was formerly involved in a secret homosexual affair with a gangster named Lincoln who attempts to kill Gangstalicious for betraying their love while on tour, and at some point assaulted a record label executive and rapped about it on TRL only to be arrested later. He was also involved in a relationship with a hip-hop video vixen named Jessica Ethelberg, who later wrote a book revealing he was gay (despite the fact that there were already countless obvious clues to the fact beforehand) in the episode "The Story of Gangstalicious".
Steven Arlo Gator Queer Duck October 11, 2000 Steven is Queer Duck's significant other.[57] He is shy and insecure and is usually the voice of reason whenever Queer Duck gets himself or anyone else in trouble. He marries Queer Duck in a Jewish wedding in Vermont in one episode, "Wedding Bell Blues" (although they are often seen as having an open relationship); a moose was the rabbi.
King Gorilla The Venture Bros. October 30, 2004 A talking gorilla super-villain and member of the Guild of Calamitous Intent. While in prison, he was attracted to the Monarch, another villain.[69]
Grady The Simpsons April 13, 2003 They are a stereotypical gay couple,[15][35] who later break up, with Julio later married to Thad, shown in episodes such as "Three Gays of the Condo". Julio is known in later seasons for being Marge's recurring hairdresser.
Bug Gribble King of the Hill April 28, 2002 In one of the episodes, "My Own Private Rodeo", Dale's father Bug has come out and participates in the gay rodeo circuit. Bug is married to Juan Pedro.[34]
Paul Guaye Superjail! September 28, 2008 He is the partner of fellow inmate Jean Baptiste Le Ghei. He was described, by the show's creators, as more feminine and intelligent than his partner, who was called a "bad boy."[70]
Julio The Simpsons April 13, 2003 Once in a relationship with Grady,[15][35] he later breaks up with hi, marries Thad, and is Marge's recurring hairdresser.
Wally Langford Mission Hill June 25, 2000 Wally is the partner of Gus, who is also in his late 60s.[59]
Jean Baptiste Le Ghei Superjail! September 28, 2008 The inmates Jean Baptiste Le Ghei and Paul Guaye are a recurring couple as shown in the episode "Superbar" and others. In an interview with the creators of the show, co-creator Christy Karacas called them well-rounded characters, who are a couple, with Paul as more feminine and intelligent than Jean who is "the bad boy".[70]
John Herbert Family Guy November 15, 2001 Herbert is an elderly man. He has an ephebophiliac and hebephiliac attraction to young boys,[4] and harbors unrequited love for underage teenager Chris Griffin, though most other citizens of Quahog are oblivious to his sexuality. His voice actor Mike Henry defines Herbert as a pedophile.[71]
Jasper July 12, 2000 Jasper is a dog who is Brian Griffin's gay cousin. Jasper marries his partner Ricardo in "You May Now Kiss the... Uh... Guy Who Receives".[72]
Winston Jerome The Boondocks June 20, 2010 A one-time character who appeared in the third-season episode "Pause." He is a playwright stage actor who is also a cult leader who founded a theatrical cult for the purpose of having sex with men.[73][74]
Mark "Dion" Jones Braceface September 8, 2002 Canon gay male character. In the episode "Game, Set-up and Match," Sharon even tried to set Dion up for a date but it didn't work out.[75] Canada
Kevin 6teen December 21, 2006 Co-worker of Caitlin at the Big Squeeze who appears in the episode "Bicker Me Not," and implied to be gay.[76]
Larry 3000 Time Squad June 8, 2001 Larry 3000's voice actor, Mark Hamill, implied[77] Larry could easily have been interpreted as gay in the cartoon, due to his femininity and presentation as the "gay best friend" to Cleopatra in "Shop like an Egyptian", although Larry has stated on multiple occasions he dislikes humans in general. However, this show never stated his sexuality, although Hamill described him as fierce and flamboyant.[78] United States
Chuck Masters Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World July 10, 2007 Chuck Masters and Evan Martinez are a male gay couple as indicated in episodes like "Mom Fight", with Chuck helping Evan with his drug addiction.[79][80]
Evan Martinez Canada
Paul The Cleveland Show October 18, 2009 Terry, Cleveland's co-worker, marries his husband Paul in one episode, "Terry Unmarried." In the same episode, Cleveland asks if Terry is gay; Terry answers no, much to Cleveland's cheer. But Terry replies he's attracted to both genders, much to Cleveland's dismay.[51][52] United States
Juan Pedro King of the Hill April 28, 2002 He is married to Bug Gribble.[34]
Rico Life's a Zoo September 1, 2008 Rico is a stereotypically gay American crocodile with a Latino swish.[81][82] In the episode "Truth or Consequences", it's revealed that Rico's accent is fake and he's actually from the United States. It is also revealed Rico was just a regular person who happen to be gay but was told to "gay it up" by the producers of the series. Canada
Roy Colin June 17, 2007 Roy is Colin's ex-boyfriend. They both agree it was better if they were just friends.[83] The Netherlands
Russell Producing Parker May 4, 2009 Russell is Dee's personal stylist and best friend. He is flamboyant.[84] In the episode "Renovating Parker", he brings his friend to audition as the handy man for The Dee Show. Said friend turns out to be a stripper from a gay strip club. Russell is aroused by him. Canada
Shore Leave The Venture Bros. June 25, 2008 The series creators called him an "openly swishy queer proud guy."[85] United States
Mr. Slave South Park November 20, 2002 Mr. Slave was Mrs. Garrison's boyfriend until she made the transition into a female in the episode "Mr. Garrison's Fancy New Vagina".[86] He is now married to Big Gay Al, as of the episode, "Follow That Egg".
Squidhat The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy June 13, 2003 The lover of Dean Toadblatt.[87]
Steve Summers The Venture Bros. August 21, 2004 A minor character in the series, he was a former astronaut who lives in a secluded part of the forest with a Sasquatch. The latter is also his lover.[88]
Sasquatch
Walter Sweetlove The Boondocks June 23, 2014 Walter Sweetlove is the leader of Yes Homo, a gay rights organization in the episode "The New Black." A protege of Rollo Goodlove, he also uses activism for ultimately greedy ends.[89]
The Alchemist The Venture Bros. September 3, 2006 The Alchemist and Shore Leave are in an on-again, off-again relationship. According to the show creators, The Alchemist is gay in a way that is "just incidental" while Shore Leave is a very "openly swishy queer proud guy."[85]
The Booty Warrior The Boondocks June 27, 2010 A one-time character and main antagonist in an episode of the third season. He is a serial rapist who one time raped To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen which lead to his incarceration in prison.[90] He also almost tried to rape Tom Dubois during a prison riot but ended up beaten by Tom.
Dean Toadblatt The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy June 13, 2003 It was revealed in a 2005 episode, "One Crazy Summoner", that Dean Toadblatt and Squidhat were gay lovers.[87] Notably, Dean Toadblatt is a parody of Albus Dumbledore from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series,[91] a series which the show had parodied before,[92] who was revealed to be gay on October 19, 2007. Thus, the episode unintentionally guessed Dumbledore's orientation.
Lloyd Waterman The Cleveland Show October 18, 2009 Lloyd Waterman, Cleveland's boss of Waterman Cables, is shown to be gay, despite been married to his wife, who is aware of his homosexuality. He is attracted to his employee, Terry, as indicated in the episode "Birth of a Salesman", and has a gay lover as shown in the episode "Who Done Did It?".[93]
Xandir P. Wifflebottom Drawn Together October 27, 2004 Xandir, a "young video game warrior",[94] is labeled as a "totally gay video game adventurer" during the show's first episode,[95] and on a never-ending quest to save his girlfriend. In a later episode, "Gay Bash", he comes to terms with his homosexuality after having his arm bitten off by the Wood Beast, a creature that determines a person's sexuality by biting off the arms of homosexuals and keeping the arms of heterosexuals intact.[96] In another episode, "Xandir and Tim, Sitting in a Tree", Xandir has an affair with Captain Hero's gay alter ego, Tim Tommerson.
Woodhouse Archer September 17, 2009 Woodhouse, Archer's personal valet,[97] is of ambiguous sexuality. He had a romantic and sexual attraction to another man, Reggie, during the First World War, but it has not been specified whether he has ever had any sexual feelings for anyone since Reggie's death.[98] After his voice actor, George Coe, passed away, the show did a tribute to Woodhouse,[99] who later had a funeral, becoming a plot thread followed up on in the show's eighth season.[100]

In the 2010s
Characters Show title Character debut date Notes Country
Adam The Hollow June 8, 2018 One of the protagonists of the series, Adam, a Hispanic boy, is revealed to be gay in season 2. In episode 2 of that season, "Hollow Games," he comes out to Kai, another of the show's protagonists, explaining he is gay and that Mira, a female protagonist is "not his type."[101][102] Prior to this, in the trailer for Season 2 the LGBT pride flag was seen in his room, and in the first episode of that season, leading some fans to speculate he was gay. In the first season, he also shown no interest in Mira when she kissed him.[103] Canada
Aiden Big Mouth February 8, 2019 Aiden is Matthew's boyfriend who was introduced in the Valentine's Day special.[104] United States
Alexander Big City Greens June 27, 2018 In Tumblr, series creator Chris Houghton confirmed that Alexander and Terry are a couple,[105] although protagonist Cricket Green does not seem to realize that they are gay throughout the series. Alexander is loud, rather effeminate and bossy, and Terry is silent and an introvert. They both appear to be hanging out with each other in episodes such as "Gridlocked", "Fill Bill", "Barry Cuda", and "Trailer Trouble". They are shown to be living together in the episode "Spaghetti Theory." Alexander is voiced by John Early, a gay actor.
Prince Andrew The Bravest Knight June 21, 2019 The husband of Sir Cedric, and father of Nia.[106][107]
Nick Army OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes August 1, 2017 Ian Jones-Quartey confirmed that Nick Army and Joff are a couple on Twitter.[108] They marry in the show's final episode, "Thank You for Watching the Show".
Bayani 16 Hudson August 21, 2018 The adopted father of Luc and the partner of Paul.[109] Canada
Beefhouse Twelve Forever July 29, 2019 The partner of Mack, living in the fantasy world of Endless Island.[106] United States
Sheriff Blubs Gravity Falls June 29, 2012 In the series finale, the Sheriff Blubs and Deputy Durland publicly express their love for each other, confirming their romantic relationship.[110]
Sir Cedric The Bravest Knight June 21, 2019 This series tells the story of Cedric, his husband Andrew, and their adopted 10-year-old daughter, Nia, who wants to become a brave knight like Cedric.[106][107] Cedric and Andrew are voiced by openly gay actors T. R. Knight and Wilson Cruz respectively.
Doctor Champ BoJack Horseman October 25, 2019 Doctor Champ mentions he has a husband and daughter in the Season 6 episode "A Horse Walks into a Rehab".[111]
Chozen Chozen January 13, 2014 Chozen is a white, gay, aspiring rap superstar. He is in a relationship with fratboy-type Hunter.[112]
Mr. John Crab Hey Duggee June 24, 2015 Mr. John Crab and his mute husband Nigel Crab first appeared in the series 1 episode "The Sandcastle Badge".[113][114] United Kingdom
Nigel Crab
Dalton Crespin Bob's Burgers December 10, 2017 He had a boyfriend whom he broke up with prior to the episode "The Bleakening" who is now dating another one of his ex-boyfriends.[115] United States
Dads of Corporate Raider Jim Danger & Eggs July 4, 2017 In the season 1 finale, it is revealed that Corporate Raider Jim, a married business executive who often shouts orders to his assistant in his cell phone,[116] has two dads.[117]
Zip "Frantic" Danger The Awesomes September 5, 2013 Frantic, who is a "crazy fast" reject from a circus show,[118][119] is forcibly outed under media pressure in "The Awesomes' Awesome Show".[120] He later falls for Christopher, a member of villain team The Gay Mafia.
Richard De Longpre Allen Gregory October 30, 2011 Richard is one of the fathers of the title character. Richard became one of Jeremy's, a former social worker who had a loving wife and family, clients. Richard was attracted to Jeremy to the point where he started stalking him and his family until Jeremy finally agreed to be his husband. Jeremy left his wife and children for Richard, who offered him an easy, no-maintenance life as his trophy husband[121][51]
Donizete Super Drags November 9, 2018 The series follows the adventures of Donizete, Patrick, and Ralph, three gay friends working in a department store,[122] who are also drag queen superheroes, named Scarlet Carmesim, Lemon Chifon, and Safira Cyan are the Super Drags, and are responsible for protecting the LGBTQ community.[123] Brazil
El Dorado Young Justice May 26, 2012 He is a gay man who is dating Kid Flash, who was suggested to be gay by Greg Weisman, creator of the animated series.[124][125] United States
Deputy Durland Gravity Falls June 29, 2012 In the series finale, Deputy Durland expresses his love for Sheriff Blubs confirming their romantic relationship.[126][127]
Angel Dust Hazbin Hotel October 28, 2019 Angel Dust is a gay adult film star, the first patient at the Happy Hotel, and engages in advances toward Alastor, an asexual demon.[128][129]
Ethari The Dragon Prince November 22, 2019 He is married to leader of the assassins and father figure to Rayla.[130][131]
Falcon She-Ra and the Princesses of Power November 13, 2018 In the episode, "In Perils of Peekablue", Sea Hawk and Mermista hide behind a bar from some people who Sea Hawk has upset by setting their ships on fire. These include Admiral Scurvy, his crew, other patrons, and Falcon, the latter who ND Stevenson confirmed as Seahawk's ex-boyfriend.[132] Mermista is implied to have an ex she is hiding from as well.
Flix Star Wars Resistance October 7, 2018 He runs the Office of Acquisitions wth Orka, and was confirmed as a couple by an executive producer for the series.[133][134][135]
Quentin Frowney Steven Universe November 18, 2013 He is in a long-time relationship with Harold Smiley.[136]
Galaxander Twelve Forever July 29, 2019 In the episode "Locals Forever," Galaxander shows a photo album to his friend, a fellow inhabitant of Endless Island, and comes across a photo and says, "Oh, that's my ex. How'd that get in there? Don't worry, I'm not in touch with him anymore."[137]
The Gayfather The Awesomes October 20, 2015 The Gayfather is the leader of villain team The Gay Mafia, including members like Christopher and Steven, and makes his debut in "The Gayfather".[138][139] Christopher falls for Frantic immediately upon meeting him, and sabotages his team's efforts as a result.
George She-Ra and the Princesses of Power April 26, 2019 It was revealed at New York Comic Con on October 4, 2018,[140] by Aimee Carrero (voice of Princess Adora / She-Ra)[141] that main character Bow has two dads,[142] George and Lance. They first appear in the season two finale, "Reunion", where it is revealed that they are historians, living in a library in the Whispering Woods. They are initially unaware that Bow has been helping in the Rebellion. They make a brief appearance in episode "Return to the Fright Zone" in the show's final season.
Ray Gillette Archer February 3, 2011 Ray is an openly gay secret agent, and a former Olympic medalist in skiing.[143][144]
Ghost Dad Kent Summer Camp Island July 7, 2018 Ghost the Boy, a ghost and Betsy's ex-boyfriend, has two dads as his parents.[145] The characters returned in the Betsy and Ghost arc which takes place before "Ghost Boy". It is also revealed that they are based on Susie's memories of her dad.
Ghost Dad Cole
Hollyhock's fathers BoJack Horseman September 8, 2017 Hollyhock, a female teenage horse and Bojack's sister, has eight adoptive fathers (Dashawn Manheim, Steve Mannheim, Jose Guerrero, Cupe Robinson III, Otto Zilberschlag, Arturo "Ice Man" Fonzerelli, Gregory Hsung, and Quackers McQuack) in a polyamorous gay relationship.[146]
Hunter Chozen January 13, 2014 A fratboy who is in a relationship with rap star, Chozen.[112]
Joff OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes August 1, 2017 The partner of Nick Army.[108] He marries Nick Army in the show's final episode, "Thank You for Watching the Show".
Herb Kazzaz BoJack Horseman August 22, 2014 Herb's closeted homosexuality was first hinted at by Charlotte's statement: "I don't think I'm the person Herb's looking for," a mere scene before Herb steals a kiss from BoJack in the episode "The Telescope". He was later removed from the show after it was revealed that he was indeed gay.[147] Herb could possibly be bisexual, as he once dated Charlotte, although that could have been a cover to throw people off, or he was unsure of his sexuality.
Knock Out Transformers: Prime March 11, 2011 Knock Out is a member of the Decepticons and acts as their medic. During BotCon 2011, it was suggested by the writers that Knock Out is gay, though they also argued that Cybertronians likely don't have designations for sexual orientation the way humans do, and the Decepticons follow a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.[148] United States
You Keika Spiritpact February 23, 2018 You is a fortune-teller and Tanmoku is an exorcist. You dies in an accident but is contacted by Tanmoku; they develop an alliance to fight evil spirits together, and their relationship eventually develops into something deeper.[149] China
Tanmoku Ki
Kid Flash Young Justice June 12, 2012 Kid Flash (Bart Allen) has been suggested to be gay by Greg Weisman, creator of the animated series.[124] He is dating El Dorado (Ed Dorado, Jr.), who was confirmed to be gay by Weisman.[125] United States
Kyle She-Ra and the Princesses of Power November 13, 2018 The partner of Rogelio, which was confirmed by showrunner ND Stevenson .[150]
Lance She-Ra and the Princesses of Power April 26, 2019 The partner of George and Dad of Bow, one of the series protagonists.[140][141][142]
Howard and Harold McBride The Loud House July 20, 2016 Howard and Harold are the adoptive fathers of Clyde McBride, who is the best friend of protagonist Lincoln Loud. Howard and Harold are overprotective of their son and shower Clyde with attention. They are the first pair of married male characters to be depicted on a Nickelodeon series.[151][152] [153]
Mack Twelve Forever July 29, 2019 Mack and Beefhouse are a couple in the fantasy world of Endless Island.[106] They love each other, being bulky, to talk about their feelings and oolong tea. In Episode 7, "Mack and Beefhouse Forever," their relationship is tested after The Butt Witch tries to create friction between the two.
Matthew MacDell Big Mouth September 29, 2017 Matthew is a flamboyantly gay student with a love of drama and spreading gossip. Aiden is Matthew's boyfriend introduced in the Valentine's Day special, "My Furry Valentine".[104] In one episode, "Smooch or Share", he kissed Jay Bilzerian, one of the series protagonists, during a game.
Professor Muhly Neo Yokio September 22, 2017 Professor Muhly is a teacher at Easton Prep School who appears in the third episode "O, the Helenists...". He is shown to be gay and has a DJ boyfriend who does Gregorian chant remixes.[154] Professor Muhly is voiced by gay composer and arranger Nico Muhly and his appearance is modeled after him.
Odval Disenchantment August 17, 2018 It is hinted that Odval and Sorcerio are secretly in a relationship in the Castle Party Massacre episode, as they secretly host a magic and sex cult when King Zøg is away. IndieWire reviewer Michael Schneider wrote that Sorcerio and Odval have been "a couple for a long time."[155]
Orka Star Wars Resistance October 7, 2018 Orka and Flix run the Office of Acquisitions on the Colossus, with Orka doing the negotiations.[133] Justin Ridge, an executive producer for the show, said that it is safe to call them a couple, adding "They're absolutely a gay couple and we're proud of that" on the Coffee With Kenobi podcast.[134][135]
Patrick Super Drags November 9, 2018 A gay man working in a department store who is a drag queen superhero along with Donizete and Ralph.[122][123] Brazil
Paul 16 Hudson August 21, 2018 Main character Luc is adopted by Paul and Bayani, making 16 Hudson the first preschool show to feature a main character with two dads.[109] Canada
Ralph Super Drags November 9, 2018 A gay man working in a department store who is a drag queen superhero along with Donizete and Patrick.[122][123] Brazil
Ray Razzle Chip and Potato November 29, 2019 A zebra family named the Razzles, Ray Razzle, his husband Roy Razzle, and their baby twins Ron and Ruby Razzle appeared in the episode "Chip's First Piano Exam".[156] United Kingdom
Roy Razzle Canada
Rogelio She-Ra and the Princesses of Power November 13, 2018 Rogelio and Kyle are childhood friends who are part of Adora's team before she defected to the Rebellion. They later defected from the Horde, with Lonnie, at the end of Season 4. While show writers originally teased at their romantic relationship, with a locker even saying "R ❤ K" at the bottom, presumably Rogelo's locker, as shown in the episode "Moment of Truth", in the episode "Stranded", Scorpia tells Swift Wind that Kyle has a crush on Rogelio before cutting herself off. Showrunner ND Stevenson confirmed their relationship, adding that Lonnie is also part of it, implying a possible polyamorous relationship.[150] United States
Runaan The Dragon Prince November 22, 2019 In the third season it is revealed that Runaan, the leader of the assassins and father figure to Rayla,[130] is married to a male elf named Ethari.[131]
Takashi 'Shiro' Shirogane Voltron: Legendary Defender June 10, 2016 Shiro and Adam were romantically involved before the start of the Kerberos mission, as shown in the episode "A Little Adventure" and others.[157] However they broke up. Shiro went into space and several years later Adam dies fighting the Galra. However, the epilogue at the end of eighth and final season, shows Shiro being married to Curtis, a background character introduced in Season 7. The two shared an on-screen kiss in the episode "The End is the Beginning".
Sorcerio Disenchantment August 17, 2018 A long-time partner of Odval.[155]
Ray Terrill ("The Ray") Freedom Fighters: The Ray December 8, 2017 Ray, a gay superhero,[158] and John go to a bar where Ray fails to ask a man on a date.[159] As Ray struggles with his recent unemployment and avoids coming out to his conservative parents, the Ray from Earth-X[160] emerges through a breach and hands the cortex off to his Earth-1 counterpart, along with his powers, before succumbing to his injuries. In Episode 3, John and Ray go back to the bar and Ray strikes up a conversation with the man, Jacob, in which later becomes his lover.
John Trujillo ("Black Condor") Earth-X's Black Condor said to Ray that he likes dudes in episode 6 of season 2.
Harold Smiley Steven Universe November 18, 2013 Storyboard artist Raven Molisee confirmed that Mr. Smiley is gay[161] because of his longtime relationship with another comedian Mr. Frowney. In the book, Steven Universe: Art & Origins, episode concepts for "Future Boy Zoltron" note that Mr. Smiley and Mr. Frowney are in a relationship.[136]
Terry Big City Greens June 27, 2018 The partner of Alexander.[105]
White Knight Generator Rex April 23, 2010 The leader of Providence; During a Q&A at London Ontario Comic Con, series creator Duncan Rouleau confirmed that White Knight is gay and that he harbors romantic affection for Agent Six, his former combat partner and later chief subordinate. The subtext for it was always present but not vocalized due to Knight's internalized homophobia as an "uber white gay". He was willing to do anything for Six including turning on his own morals.[162]
Wyynde Young Justice July 9, 2019 Wyynde is an Atlantean and in a relationship with Kaldur'ahm, otherwise known as Aquaman. Wynnde and Aquaman share a kiss in the episode "Quiet Conversations". Gregg Wiseman, a producer of Young Justice, said that Kaldur has been in love with Wynnde and Tula, his childhood friend and crush, while dating Rocket, the last two of which are women.[163]
Wei Ying (Mo Xuanyu) Mo Dao Zu Shi July 9, 2018 Mo Xuanyu is an eccentric young man who faces ostracism from his family due to his homosexuality and the incestuous feelings he nurtures for his half-brother. Wei is the reincarnated spirit of a deceased aristocrat, who is reborn into the body of Mo after being summoned by him. He falls in love with Lan Zhan, who knew him since his previous life and loved him since then. This Chinese anime (or donghua) plays down the physical dimension of the men's relationship due to censorship, but the manhua (Chinese manga) is more daring in this respect. However, the two men are portrayed as living as a couple, and even raising the child together, across media.[164] China
Lan Zhan

In the 2020s
Characters Show title Character debut date Notes Country
Arnie Ambrose Firebuds September 23, 2022 Arnie and AJ Ambrose are the fathers of Axl.[165] Arnie is voiced by gay actor Stephen Guarino. United States
AJ Ambrose
King Barton Blueberry Princess Power January 30, 2023 King Barton Blueberry and Sir Benedict Blueberry are Beatrice "Bea" Blueberry's fathers.[166] King Barton is voiced by gay actor Andrew Rannells and Sir Benedict is voiced by gay fashion designer and television personality Tan France.[167]
Sir Benedict Blueberry Canada
Bowie Total Drama April 10, 2023 Bowie is a flamboyant Black Canadian teen who introduces himself as the first openly gay contestant for Total Drama Island. He eventually gets into a relationship with Raj and shared an onscreen kiss.[168]
Sebastian Boyd (Makeup Boy) The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder February 23, 2022 Makeup Boy (real name Sebastian Boyd) is a flamboyant internet personality who gives out makeup tips. In the season 2 episode "BeBe", Makeup Boy is confirmed to be gay as he and Michael are shown to be dating. Makeup Boy is voiced by gay internet personality Bretman Rock.[169] United States
Brain My Adventures with Superman August 4, 2023 Brain and Monsieur Mallah are a couple similar to their depiction in the comics.[170] It is the first time that they are openly depicted as a same-sex couple in animation.
Monsieur Mallah
Michael Collins The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder February 23, 2022 Debuted in the original animated series, Michael acts all flamboyant, revealing to be gay and gender non-conforming.[171] He is voiced by EJ Johnson, an openly gay television personality and Magic Johnson's son.[172] In the season 2 episode "BeBe", he starts dating Makeup Boy.
Elijah Douchnov My Student Spirit March 13, 2020 Elijah is a student, that was dead, after falling out of window in his student dormitory and in series he appears as a spirit. In third episode, when psychics come into his room, as a part of a TV-Show, one of them finds out, that before his death, he was in a relationship with someone "overbearing" and "stately". Oleg begs persuasively his human-friend Dmitry to stop and distract her. Afterwards, Elijah goes into bathroom with deep thoughts and answering Dmitry's question on what psychic was talking about, he said that it is very personal and he is not ready. Russia
Fry Kid Cosmic February 2, 2021 Fry is a man who works at Mo's Oasis Cafe and is usually seen together with Hamburg. He obtains the light pink elasticity Cosmic Stone of Power in the second season, which gives the user the ability to stretch his body. On February 3, 2022, the creator of Kid Cosmic, Craig McCracken, confirmed Fry and Hamburg as a gay couple.[173] United States
Shaun Gilmore The Legend of Vox Machina January 28, 2022 Shaun Gilmore is a flamboyant merchant and sorcerer. He is also Vax's ex-boyfriend.
Isaac Goldberg-Calderon Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur February 11, 2023 In the second episode "The Borough Bully", Casey is revealed to have two dads.[174] They are voiced by gay actors Andy Cohen and Wilson Cruz.
Antonio Goldberg-Calderon
Greymoon Pinecone & Pony April 8, 2022 Greymoon is the teacher for the Wiz Kids. He was confirmed to be gay by series writer Taneka Stotts.[175] Greymoon is voiced by gay actor Thom Allison. United States
Canada
Hamburg Kid Cosmic February 2, 2021 Hamburg, a guy who works at Mo's Oasis Cafe and is usually seen with Fry. He obtains the indigo multiple arms Cosmic Stone of Power in the second season. On February 3, 2022, the creator of Kid Cosmic, Craig McCracken, that Fry was Hamburg's boyfriend.[173] On Instagram, a post says how he and Fry met and answered by Craig. United States
Jonathan Hailey's On It! June 8, 2023 Jonathan and Thad are an interracial same-sex couple. Jonathan and Thad are voiced by gay actors Nico Santos and Nik Dodani.[176][177]
Thad
Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder February 23, 2022 Barry the detective and Randall the loaner are the interracial gay couple and the adoptive fathers of twins Maya and KG Leibowitz-Jenkins. They are voiced by openly gay actors Zachary Quinto and Billy Porter respectively.[172]
Randall Leibowitz-Jenkins
Xie Lian Heaven Official's Blessing October 31, 2020 Xie is a prince who ascends to Heaven upon his death but is banished twice due to his rule-bending behavior. Upon returning a third time as a laughingstock, he meets Hua, a demon who rules the ghost realm and leads a war against Heaven but had been nurturing feelings for Xie for a long while. He flirts blatantly with a flustered Xie, and the two live together as a couple.[178] China
Hua Cheng
Benson Mekler Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts January 14, 2020 In the episode, "Ratland," after Kipo tells Benson that she likes him, he says that he does like her but in a platonic way and says the reason is because he is gay.[179][lower-alpha 2] In the episode "Beyond the Valley of the Dogs", he develops a crush on one of the boys, Troy, who lives in the burrows. This is expanded in the show's second season, as in the episode "Paw of the Jaguar", Troy kisses Benson on the cheek, and in a later episode, "Heroes on Fire", a song about falling in love plays as they lock eyes, indicating he clearly has a crush on Troy.[180] United States
Gilbert Park The Owl House August 1, 2020 In the episode "Understanding Willow" it is shown that Willow Park has two dads, one named Gilbert wearing glasses and the other named Harvey with a beard, seen in a flashback, playing on a swing set. This was confirmed by a story artist for the show, Cat Mitchell.[181] In the episode "Escaping Expulsion" it is shown that Harvey Park is dark skinned, probably overly protective, and has high expectations for her. Gilbert Park is lighter skinned, is more easy going, and aware of her adventurous outings. In the episode "Any Sport in a Storm", they were shown to be members of the Flying Derby team when they were around Willow's age. They are named after gay rights activists Gilbert Baker and Harvey Milk.
Harvey Park
Jonny Quest Jellystone! July 29, 2021 Jonny Quest and Hadji appears in Jellystone! voiced by Andrew Frankel and Fajer Al-Kaisi respectively.[182] The characters are adults in this series[183] and are also the owners of an bowling alley called "Quest Bowl".[184] Unlike the original cartoon, Jonny and Hadji are not adoptive brothers but an "implicit" couple. The episode "The Sea Monster of Jellystone Cove" takes a look at their relationship.
Hadji
Renaldo Raccoon Tiny Toons Looniversity September 8, 2023 Renaldo is a student at ACME Looniversity. He is a flamboyant and openly gay raccoon. Renaldo is voiced by gay actor Tony Rodriguez.[185]
Raj Total Drama April 10, 2023 Raj is an Indian Canadian teen who is into hockey. He falls in love with Bowie and the latter helps him to get out of the closet.[168] Canada
Indy Sabrewing DuckTales April 4, 2020 Debuted in the season 3 episode "Challenge of the Senior Junior Woodchucks!" Indy and Ty are the guardians of Violet Sabrewing and the foster fathers of Lena De Spell.[186] The characters have no speaking lines. United States
Ty Sabrewing
Troy Sandoval Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts January 14, 2020 He kisses Benson, a boy who has a crush on him, and both later begin a relationship.[179][180]
Scott Hoops August 21, 2020 Scott is a gay boy on the school basketball team, who had been "the Colts' best player" before Matty came around.[187]
Snagglepuss Jellystone! July 29, 2021 Snagglepuss was confirmed to be gay by writer Melody Iza.[188]
Ham Tobin The Great North January 3, 2021 Ham is a teen trying to find his place in the world and comes out to his family as gay, even though he did so in the past.[189][190] He then went on to date a teen name Crispin, who was originally his sister Judy's love interest.
Tyler Bossy Bear March 6, 2023 Tyler and Greg are the fathers of Ginger.[191] They both run a food truck. Tyler and Greg are voiced by gay singer Lance Bass and his real-life husband Michael Turchin.[192]
Greg
Mildew Wolf Jellystone! July 29, 2021 In the episode "Grocery Store", Mildew Wolf is shown flirting with his co-worker Shazzan.[193] His original voice actor, Paul Lynde, who voiced him in the Cattanooga Cats segment It's the Wolf!, was gay.[194]

See also

Notes
  1. Lokar was first mentioned in a September 16, 1994 episode
  2. 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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