Intro
I believe that everyone has a certain understanding and curiosity about goth cartoon characters. Maybe some people’s understanding of goth begins with some goth cartoon characters, so let’s talk about these goth cartoon characters specifically!
Sam Manson from “Danny Phantom”
High bun, purple lipstick, purple tights, baby shirts…that’s Sam Manson, one of the main characters in the animated series “Danny Phantom.”
You can tell her goth style by the large expanses of black and purple she wears.
She’s not your typical goth cartoon character. Beyond combat boots and necklaces, there’s also a spirit of challenging convention at every turn. Whether advocating for her super-recycled vegan beliefs or delving into ghostly adventures, Sam’s gothic flair isn’t just about appearance, it’s a bold statement of her strong personality. In a world where trends are fleeting and superficial, Sam stands out, proving the authenticity and depth that goth culture prizes.
Lucy L. Loud from “The Loud House”
Lucy Loud stands out in The Loud House as the embodiment of all things goth, even amidst the chaos of ten siblings.
As young as 8 and later 9, she began delving into Gothic poetry and led the undertakers club at Royal Woods Primary School. Her pale complexion and black hair mysteriously cover her eyes, adding to her eerie aura.
Although dressed in monochromatic outfits and often exuding a melancholic air, Lucy has a heart; she feels deeply and is more sensitive than her stoic appearance might suggest.
This dark-loving damsel not only has the style and mysterious appearance of Edgar Allan Poe; She’s a multifaceted character who occasionally shines through dark gloom, proving there’s more to her than meets the (hidden) eye.
Shego from “Kim Possible”
Shego is a very popular character, indeed. I often see the combination of Kim Possible and Shego in some cosplay situations. They are very suitable for group dress up.
Now let’s talk about her goth style. In fact, for cartoon goth characters, the most obvious features are black hair and black lips. Shego’s typical green tights suit shows her character’s classic color combination: green and black. This almost modern clothing is actually an evolved gothic style. Who says that gothic style must be trad goth or victoria goth?
Marceline from “Adventure Time”
Marceline has a tomahawk-modified bass guitar, which is actually an important feature of goth characters in cartoons: they always seem to have to carry a guitar.
Playing the guitar melancholy under the moonlight seems to be one of the important scenes in animation to show the character of a Goth.
The painting style of Adventure Time is very cute, but this is not inconsistent with Marceline’s gothic style. Her long hair and little fangs are also cute, as are the bat patterns on the lamps and bedside in the room.
Raven from “Teen Titans”
If you really want to dress up as a cartoon goth, I think it’s easiest for you to dress up as Raven. It’s not that she is the most gothic, but her costume is very simple: you only need a cloak.
The cloak is almost one of the most mysterious clothing. It is half-covered and only the lower half of the face is exposed. Walking in the dark will automatically turn into a black shadow – fantastic!
Raven actually has straight hair under the cloak, of course, black hair, again! It seems that we often see this kind of character in cartoons: expressionless, taciturn, mysterious but beautiful. Raven can be said to be the originator of this type of character.
Andrea from “Daria”
Andrea is a very individual person, and obviously goth characters in cartoons are very individual. She often expresses dissatisfaction, like for every aspect in school. She also has a kind of dry humor, or a sense of sarcasm, which is the same with many gothic cartoon characters. They usually don’t speak, but when they speak, they are full of sarcasm.
Andrea’s interest in alternative music, art, and counterculture is also mentioned in the plot, and these seem to be the interests of Goths in many plot arrangements.
Draculaura from “Monster High”
As the name suggests, you can tell that she is a vampire figure. If you have read our previous articles, you know that one of the goth styles is the vampire goth. Not to mention her pink and black matching, which is very consistent with pastel goth’s aesthetic: it not only cleverly combines Victorian elegance and modern punk clothing, but also embodies a lively and cute feeling.
Draculaura is also a pure vegetarian vampire who does not drink blood but eats vegetables. This setting gives this character a counter-cultural sense of rebellion, which is very much in line with our goth spirit.
Lydia Deetz from “Beetlejuice”
The animated Beetlejuice is inspired by Tim Burton’s film of the same name, Beetlejuice. Just like our impression of director Tim Burton, the animation is also full of fantastic colors. It is worth mentioning that the role of Lydia Deetz in the movie is played by Winona Ryder.
Lydia Deetz in the movie is very similar to her image in the cartoon, sharing a high short ponytail hairstyle, an all-black jumpsuit, and a big, round black hat. Like many gothic characters, Lydiau enjoys reading some literary classics, such as the collective works of Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King and other gothic and horror writers. There is no doubt that she is creative, smart, lively, perceptive, and has just the right amount of cute quirkiness.
Gaz from “Invader Zim”
Gaz’s outfit is really a typical teenage goth look, with an oversized skull pattern top, red striped jeans, purple dyed hair, black or dark purple eye shadow, maybe and a skull necklace…classic.
Her expression always seemed impatient, as if any sarcastic words coming out of her mouth were appropriate. Her favorite things are pizza and video games, and her personality is grumpy, dark, cynical, and even antisocial.
What’s also interesting is that her hairstyle looks like a roaring mouth: with five fangs.
Conclusion
Through our introduction to 9 goth cartoon characters, now do you now know more about goth cartoon characters?
If you are interested in more other gothic characters, please check out our previous article: 10 Goth Halloween Costume Ideas 2023!
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