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12 Main Characters

Seven Deadly Sins Characters

The full cast guide — every key character, their role, abilities, and place in the story.

In the kingdom of Liones, a group of disgraced knights once called the Seven Deadly Sins were framed for treason and scattered across Britannia. Years later, Princess Elizabeth sets out to find them, beginning with the tiny tavern owner Meliodas, who is far more than he appears. As the Sins reunite, they uncover a conspiracy involving the Holy Knights, ancient clans of giants, fairies, and demons, and a war that has simmered for three thousand years. Old grudges, broken vows, and hidden loves resurface as the group battles corrupted knights and awakened demons threatening to plunge the world into darkness. Each Sin carries their own burden of guilt and power, from Ban's stolen immortality to King's forgotten centuries, and their bonds are tested against gods, demons, and fate itself. Their journey is one of redemption, sacrifice, and the discovery that true strength often comes from the people you choose to protect.

All Seven Deadly Sins Characters

Meliodas

Protagonist

The captain of the Seven Deadly Sins and owner of the Boar Hat tavern, Meliodas hides immense demonic power beneath a carefree exterior. As the former Demon King's son, his true strength is tied to a centuries-old curse and his love for Elizabeth.

Full CounterDemon transformation

Elizabeth Liones

Protagonist

The third princess of Liones, Elizabeth joins Meliodas to clear the Sins' names, unaware she is the reincarnation of a goddess bound to him by an ancient curse. Her healing powers and unwavering compassion make her the emotional heart of the group.

Healing lightArk barrier

Ban

Main Cast

The Fox's Sin of Greed, Ban gained immortality by eating the Fountain of Youth's fruit, making him nearly impossible to kill. Fiercely loyal to Meliodas and devoted to his lost love Elaine, he fights with brutal, unrestrained power.

SnatchRegeneration

King

Main Cast

The Grizzly's Sin of Sloth, King is the true Fairy King who has lived for centuries hiding his grief over the loss of Diane's predecessor and his sister's fate. Deceptively gentle, he wields immense spirit-based magic when provoked.

Spirit Spear ChastiefolFlight

Diane

Main Cast

The Serpent's Sin of Envy, Diane is a giant warrior with immense physical strength and a tender, emotional heart. She harbors deep feelings for King and fights to protect her human friends despite her towering size.

Earth magicColossal strength

Gowther

Main Cast

The Goat's Sin of Lust, Gowther is a doll-like being whose mind magic can alter memories and emotions. Socially awkward yet fiercely analytical, his loyalty to the Sins runs deep despite his unsettling methods.

InvasionMemory manipulation

Merlin

Main Cast

The Boar's Sin of Gluttony, Merlin is an ancient and immensely powerful mage whose true motives remain shrouded in mystery. Her mastery over spatial and elemental magic makes her one of the strongest Sins.

Infinity spellElemental magic

Escanor

Supporting

The Lion's Sin of Pride, Escanor's power fluctuates with the sun, transforming him from a timid man at night into the strongest being alive at noon. His devotion to Meliodas is absolute even as his power terrifies him.

SunshineOne (ultimate form)

Hawk

Supporting

A talking pig who serves as the Boar Hat's self-proclaimed guardian, Hawk provides comic relief and unexpected utility by eating anything, including evidence. Beneath his bluster lies genuine bravery when his friends are threatened.

Hell's KitchenDevour

Zeldris

Antagonist

Meliodas's younger brother and Commandment of Piety, Zeldris leads the Ten Commandments in service to the Demon King. His icy resolve masks deep pain over his brother's perceived betrayal of their kind.

Piety commandmentCombat mastery

Estarossa

Antagonist

The Commandment of Love and a powerful demon, Estarossa was once believed to be Meliodas's brother before darker truths emerged about his identity. His serene demeanor conceals devastating destructive power.

Love commandmentFull Counter

Demon King

Antagonist

The primordial ruler of the Demon Clan and father of Meliodas and Zeldris, the Demon King seeks to plunge the world into eternal darkness. His return signals the final escalation of the war between the clans.

Absolute darknessReality distortion

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Seven Deadly Sins Character FAQs

Who is the strongest of the Seven Deadly Sins?

By the series' end, Meliodas as the former Demon King holds the greatest raw power, though Escanor's noon form briefly surpassed even him.

Why were the Seven Deadly Sins framed for treason?

The Holy Knights orchestrated a coup and blamed the Sins for the murder of the Great Holy Knight to seize control of Liones.

What is the connection between Meliodas and Elizabeth?

They are cursed lovers reincarnated across centuries, bound by a demon king's curse after Meliodas fell in love with a goddess.

Is Ban truly immortal?

Ban gained near-immortality by eating the fruit of the Fountain of Youth, making him unable to die permanently unless by extraordinary means.

What are the Ten Commandments in this series?

They are elite demon warriors each embodying a specific commandment-based power, serving the Demon King in the war against other clans.