This is a list of fictional characters who either self-identify as vegetarian or vegan, or have been identified as such by others.

Analysis and reception of characters

Some scholars have argued that mass media serves as a "source of information for individuals" interested in vegetarianism or veganism, while there are "increasing social sanctions against eating meat." Even so, there are lingering stereotypes of vegans and vegetarians in the same media, with journalist Farhad Manjoo writing in August 2019 that it is "still widely acceptable to make fun of vegans." Manjoo observed that vegetarian and vegan characters are often portrayed negatively, such as being "smug" and "annoying". This portrayal, he suggested, can contribute to vegaphobia and may encourage meat-eaters to mock and provoke those who do not consume meat. Some writers, such as John L. Cunningham, have argued for "more sympathetic vegetarian characters in the mass media".

Criteria for inclusion Listed characters are either protagonists and recurring characters. Characters must come from somewhat well-known media, as opposed to obscure or indie media. Animal characters (herbivores) are, for the most part with some exceptions, excluded from this list, especially if it is not actually stated that they do not eat meat.

The names are organized alphabetically by surname (i.e. last name), 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.

Animated series

Characters Show title Character debut date Country Notes Aang Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of KorraFebruary 21, 2005 According to the show's creators, "Buddhism and Taoism have been huge inspirations behind the idea for Avatar." As shown in "The King of Omashu" and "The Headband", a notable aspect of Aang's character is his vegetarian diet, which is consistent with Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. In the Brahmajāla Sutta, a Buddhist code of ethics, vegetarianism is encouraged. Appa Avatar: The Last Airbender Appa, Aang's Sky Bison, is also vegetarian. Beast Boy Teen Titans, Teen Titans Go! July 19, 2003 Beast Boy is a shapeshifter who has been transformed into "animals who are commonly used for meat production," with some criticizing his character as a stereotype of a "militant crybaby vegetarian." He has also been a vegetarian in the comics since 2017. Jessica Cruz (Green Lantern) DC Super Hero Girls March 8, 2019 A lead character in this series, she is not only a pacifist, but also a vegan and environmentalist, resulting in her becoming friends with Pam Isley. She often professes her commitment to the environment and plant-based meals. This tweet refers to the December 3, 2019, short for the show "#VeggieBurritoBucket". This tweet refers to the September 13, 2019, short for the show "#Vegecide". Count Duckula Count Duckula September 6, 1988 As the series went into production, one of the writers suggested he become a vegetarian, which added an even sillier concept to the series, making him "an egotistical vegetarian vampire duck" within a castle. Draculaura Monster High May 5, 2010 Some have said she deserves recognition as "one of the very few outspoken vegan cartoon characters out there." Despite being a vampire, she consumes fruits, vegetables and "a lot of iron supplements" instead of blood. Mattel vice-president of design Kiyomi Haverly said "she's a vegan. She's turned off by meat. Girls could really relate to that because that's part of what they're thinking of these days." Bliss GoodeThe Goode Family May 27, 2009The family are made up of a number of vegetarian environmentalists who attempt to be "politically correct in every way." Charlie Che Gerald Goode Helen Goode Ubuntu Goode Petratishkovna "Tish" Katsufrakis The Weekenders February 26, 2000 Intelligent and artistic, Tish is openly vegetarian, and eats a "carrot in a bun" in the show's opening credits. MiraThe Hollow June 8, 2018 In the first episode of Season 2, Mira's dad, Curtis, says "one veggie burger, for our favorite herbivore" and later, her adopted brother, Miles, says "...you're a vegetarian, remember?" While Mira accepts this, she still realizes the world is fake. In the series finale, Curtis serves Mira and her friends veggie burgers.NadiaNadia: The Secret of Blue WaterApril 13, 1990The main protagonist of the series. She has the ability to communicate with animals and cares deeply for them. She is a pacifist and a vegetarian, and openly condemns violence, meat-eating, and hunting. Apu Nahasapeemapetilon The Simpsons February 25, 1990 Apu is a vegan, as revealed in the season 7 episode "Lisa the Vegetarian". Panda We Bare Bears July 27, 2015 The show's pilot and in the episode "Tote Life" he is revealed to be a vegetarian. He is an ovo vegetarian, along with having severe allergies to peanuts and cats. Iron Fist (Danny Rand) Ultimate Spider-Man April 1, 2012 A martial artist also known by the name Iron Fist, he can not only "summon his chi," but he is a vegetarian, with his diet mentioned directly in this animated series. Evil Dragon Ravendia A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized 2022-2024 A giant, but timid dragon, which lives in a secluded mountain area, and is herbivorous, while detesting pain, but helps people if necessary. Norville "Shaggy" Rogers What's New, Scooby Doo? September 14, 2002 Before this animated series, Shaggy, known for having an "enormous appetite" earlier in the Scooby-Doo franchise, "started leaving meat out of his meals" and in one episode it is shown that he is vegetarian. The decision to make Shaggy a vegetarian occurred after his voice actor, Casey Kasem, convinced the producers to do so, since he was a vegan who supported animal rights and opposed factory farming, saying he would refuse to voice Shaggy unless the character was vegetarian. Lisa Simpson The Simpsons December 17, 1989 In the October 15, 1995, episode "Lisa the Vegetarian," Lisa decides to stop eating meat after bonding with a lamb at a petting zoo. Her schoolmates and family members ridicule her for her beliefs, but with the help of Apu as well as Paul and Linda McCartney, she commits to vegetarianism. The staff promised that she would remain a vegetarian, resulting in one of the few permanent character changes made in the show. Tenzin The Legend of Korra April 28, 2012 Tenzin, like all Air Nomads, follows a strict vegetarian diet. He attempts to convince a meat-eating airbender to join them in the episode "Rebirth", by noting the vegetarian diet of airbenders. Steven Universe Steven Universe, Steven Universe Future November 4, 2013 In the Steven Universe Future episode "Snow Day", Steven tells the other Crystal Gems that he has been a vegetarian for a month, drinks protein shakes, and does "his own skincare routine."

Comics and manga

Characters Name of comic Years Country Notes Bernhard "Buddy" Baker (Animal Man) Animal Man 1988-1990 Buddy, otherwise known as Animal Man, argued with his wife "about meat consumption," criticized conditions in factory farms, and opposed scientific testing on animals. He also, in another comic, assists animal rights activists in helping save dolphins, leading some to call him "probably most active in fighting for animal rights" of all the superhero characters. Bruce Banner Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk 2005-2009 It is shown in Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk that Bruce Banner is vegan, but it is not known if this has "anything to do with his alter ego's cannibalistic tendencies." Broo Astonishing X-Men Vol. 3 2004–2013 Mutant of the Brood species and formerly a student at the Jean Grey School of the X-Men, he is an "extremely sensitive, intelligent, and caring" character who is also vegetarian. Karolina Dean Runaways 2003–present Karolina Dean, also known as Lucy in the Sky or L.S.D., is a lesbian, a vegan, and "an ardent animal lover...committed to a life completely free of meat and dairy." Connor Hawke (Green Arrow) DC Comics 1994–present Previously the sidekick of Green Arrow, he becomes "the second Green Arrow," and it was shown that he "was a practicing Buddhist and devout vegetarian," as shown first in "Green Arrow and Black Canary" Vol. 1 #13, and later in other comics. Later he ended up in a coma, not remembering being a hero, archer, or vegetarian, although he somehow healed himself. Todd Ingram Scott Pilgrim 2006 Todd is Ramona Flowers's third ex-boyfriend and a rock star who is "really smart or incredibly dumb." However, being a vegan gives him "psychic powers" which he uses against Pilgrim in Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness, although he is later revealed to be "cheating on his vegan diet." He later appears in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, where he can make "vegan portals" and is in a romantic relationship with Wallace Wells on the movie set. Nagisa Katayama Nigakute Amai 2009-2016 She "excels at cooking" food and is also a vegetarian in this food-centered manga, who lives with a woman, Maki Eda, who hates vegetables. This was later adapted into a live-action film. Magneto Ultimate X-Men no. 1 - Ultimatum no. 5 2001-2009 He has "chosen to abstain from animal products" for unknown reasons, possibly because he "feels for the animals and does not want to harm innocent creatures." Wanda Maximoff Scarlet Witch vol. 2 2016 Originally introduced in 1964 as a villain, Wanda, otherwise known as the Scarlet Witch, later became "a member of the Avengers," and it is later revealed that she does not eat meat or drink alcohol. Millie Mutts 1994–present In a number of comic strips in Thanksgiving 2013, Millie, who owns a cat, "decides to cook a vegan meal" for Thanksgiving, with her husband not "sold on the idea," but later admits he "didn't miss the turkey." Queen The Hero and His Elf Bride Open a Pizza Parlor in Another World 2018 The queen of the kingdom in which the protagonist is transported into is said to be "health-obsessed young teen" who decrees that people can only eat "leafy greens and other similar, low-calorie, low-protein foods," and has been described elsewhere as "advocat[ing]...a vegetarian lifestyle" for her subjects. Panda Polar Bear's Café 2006-2013 A panda bear who works at a cafe and is friends with other bears, and is a vegetarian. This later had an anime adaptation. Persephone Lore Olympus 2018-2024 19-year-old Persephone, also known as Persie and Kore, is the goddess of spring, and a naive, warmhearted newcomer to Olympian life, and is searching for her independence. She is revealed to be vegetarian in episode 79 of the webcomic. Taikobo Hoshin Engi 1996-2000 He is a kind-hearted trickster who spends time telling people their fortunes, spending time by the river, and dreaming about eating food like bean buns and peaches. While he seems weak, he actually has magical powers, like changing "a river to sake," and his sidekick is a hippo-like creature named Supushan. This later had an anime adaptation. Linus Van Pelt Peanuts 1950-2000 Linus self-identifies as a vegetarian in a Thanksgiving strip published on November 24, 1994. Adrian Veidt (Ozymandias) Watchmen 1986-1987 Veidt, otherwise known as Ozymandias, who began as a hero but later became a villain, is a vegetarian, perhaps because of his love for his lynx Bubastis. Damian Wayne (Robin) Batman Incorporated Vol. 2, no. 1 2012 Damian Wayne becomes a vegetarian after "a mission that took place in a slaughterhouse", adopting a cow, which dubs "Bat-Cow." His decision to continue being a vegetarian was also "referenced several issues later." Zatanna Zatara Hawkman 1964-1968 A powerful magician, she is a vegetarian, works with animals in her magic acts, and "has a particular affinity for bunnies."

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