List of fictional aromantic characters

This is a list of aromantic characters in fiction, i.e. fictional characters that either self-identify as aromantic or have been identified by outside parties to be aromantic. Listed characters may also be asexual. Many aromantic people are asexual,[1] but the term aromantic can be used in relation to various sexual identities, such as aromantic bisexual, aromantic heterosexual, aromantic lesbian, aromantic gay man or aromantic asexual.[2] This is because aromanticism primarily deals with romantic attraction rather than with sexuality. Some publications have argued that there is an underrepresentation of aromantic people in media[3] and in research,[4] and that they are often misunderstood.[5] Aromantic people often face stigma and are stereotyped with labels such as being afraid of intimacy, heartless, or deluded.[1][6]

For the spectrum between asexuality and sexuality, see Gray asexuality. For information on acephobia and arophobia, see Discrimination against asexual people. For Asexual characters, see List of asexual characters.

For more information about fictional characters in other parts of the LGBTQ community, see the lists of lesbian (with sub-pages for characters in anime and animation), bisexual (with sub-sections for characters in anime and animation), gay, trans, pansexual, and intersex characters.

Animated series
Characters Title Character debut date Notes Country
Alastor Hazbin Hotel October 28, 2019 Alastor was confirmed as asexual by series creator Vivienne Medrano[7] and elsewhere as aromantic.[8] United States
Seiji Maki Bloom Into You October 5, 2018 A supporting character, he is an aromantic asexual with well established feelings on sex and romance, and is a "crucial sounding board" for Yuu as she tries to figure out her feelings. In the ninth episode, he says that he doesn't fall in love, but prefers to watch from the outside.[9] He enjoys romance but does not wish to partake it in himself. Japan
Peridot Steven Universe January 8, 2015 Storyboard artist Maya Petersen stated that Peridot is asexual and aromantic on her Twitter,[10] even though she said her word is not "the ultimate authority" on the matter.[11] This asexual identity was never expressed in the show directly,[12] with fans shipping Peridot with various other characters, specifically Lapis Lazuli and Amethyst, some reviewers even seeing Peridot and Lapis in a "close, loving relationship" in the past.[13] United States
Shouko Tanimoto The Case Files of Jeweler Richard January 9, 2020 In episode 8, "The Angel's Aquamarine", Shouko reveals she is asexual and aromantic indirectly, confessing she has never felt romantic attraction.[14] After being asked if marriage is really what she wants, she says that she does not know what it means to like someone in a way different to liking her parents, and adds that "... choosing not to fall in love and never understanding it in the first place aren't the same." Her asexual identity was never expressed in the show directly. Japan
Percival King (Percy) Epithet Erased 2019 A police officer, she has a strict moral code and values order and safety. (The creator of the show, Brendan Blaber, confirmed that she is asexual and may also be aromantic.[15] He also said that while Percy is female and asexual, it was his "intention to leave everything beyond that point up to the viewer," adding that headcannons of fans that she is trans, non-binary, autistic, or anything else, is valid.[16]) United States

Literature
Characters Work Author Years Description
Wilbourn Lisa (Tattletale) Parahumans John C. "Wildbow" McCrae 2011 An asexual aromantic character who comes to terms with herself after blaming it on her powers.[17] Is a major character in both Parahuman works.
Nevian The White Renegade Claudie Arseneault 2015 While Arseneault noted that some of her novels had asexual vibes, in this high fantasy fiction, there are four asexual characters: Nevian, a demi-heteroromantic "sex-repulsed ace," Larryn, a "panromantic gray asexual," Jessana, a biromantic asexual, and Cal, who is aromantic and asexual.[18] These characters help out the protagonist on his quests.
Cal
Rivka A Harvest of Ripe Figs[lower-alpha 1] Shira Glassman 2016 In this book, Rivka, a warrior, is a major aromantic (and asexual) character.[19]
Loveless Alice Oseman 2020 Georgia is the main character of Loveless, coming to terms with her sexuality during the events of the book,[20] realising that she is an aromantic asexual. Georgia also has a conversation with another character who is aromantic and asexual.[21]
Jess
Ellis

Live-action television


Character Portrayed by Program Years Notes
Caduceus ClayTaliesin JaffeCritical Role2018–PresentCaduceus is asexual and aromantic. In episode 114 of campaign 2, he states that "[sex] is not really my thing".[22]: 45:28  Player Taliesin Jaffe tweeted in support of Asexual Awareness Week in regards to the character[23] and then confirmed on Talks Machina that he planned on the character being asexual from the beginning but had waited for an organic moment to reveal it.[24]

Webcomics, comics, and graphic novels
Characters Title Years Notes Country
Ambra Undefiled Wings 2018-Present This supernatural and fantasy webcomic, set in "mad side of heaven," and a comic for "very open minded people," has multiple LGBTQ characters.[25] A fire angel named Occhio "Oki" di Tigre is a cisgender aromantic and asexual woman[26] while Ambra, another fire angel, is a cisgender woman who is asexual and aromantic.[27] United States
Occhio "Oki" di Tigre
Donut StarChild This webcomic features various LGBTQ characters. Specifically, Donut is asexual and aromantic.[28] Donut is later revealed to be his given name.[29]
Ace Rock and Riot 2015-2017 Ace is the founder of the Bandits. They are asexual, agender and demiromantic. Although they identify as aromantic in the beginning, they start feeling romantic attraction for a friend and end up in a romantic relationship.[30]
Dett Dett is genderfluid, asexual and aromantic. They are described as cunning and flirtatious.[30]
Edd (Edward) Described as "chill", this background character, a member of the Rollers, is asexual and aromantic. He comes out with the declaration "I don't like anyone".[30]
Emrys Snug Orbit 2013–Present This autobiographical webcomic has "polyamorous queerplatonic relationship" with some episodes discussing the aromantic and asexual spectrum and "healthy relationships."[31] Specifically, Emrys is bigender, asexual aromantic.
Hector Bromance 2017- Present Hector is confirmed to be asexual and aromantic.[32] Canada
Lysander "Lys" Farrokh Lies Within 2017-Present This supernatural webcomic features various LGBTQ characters. The main character, Lysander, is gay aromantic.[33]

See also

Notes
  1. It is included in a story within this book, titled Tales: Outer Lands.

References
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