Friday Night Funkin' Characters
Friday Night Funkin' features a colorful cast of characters, each with unique personalities and musical styles. From the determined Boyfriend to the mysterious Spirit, get to know everyone you'll meet on your musical journey!
Main Characters
Boyfriend
Role: Protagonist
A young blue-haired rapper on a mission to win Girlfriend's heart. Armed with his microphone and determination, Boyfriend faces any challenger who stands in his way. His confident attitude and funky style make him the perfect rhythm game hero.
- Vocal Style: Beep boop rap sounds
- Personality: Confident, determined, brave
- Goal: Prove himself worthy to date Girlfriend
Girlfriend
Role: Love Interest
The red-dressed beauty sitting on the speakers throughout the game. Despite being the focus of Boyfriend's affection, she remains calm and supportive during all battles, grooving to the beat no matter how intense things get. Her mysterious smile suggests she knows more than she lets on.
- Personality: Laid-back, supportive, mysterious
- Family: Daughter of Daddy and Mommy Dearest
- Special: Seems unfazed by any danger
Opponents & Antagonists
Daddy Dearest
Week: 1
Girlfriend's father and a former rock star. He's not about to let some random rapper date his daughter without proving himself first. His intimidating presence and powerful vocals make him a formidable first opponent.
- Songs: Bopeebo, Fresh, Dad Battle
- Occupation: Former rockstar
- Personality: Protective, stern, powerful
Skid & Pump (Spooky Kids)
Week: 2
Two energetic kids in Halloween costumes who love everything spooky. Originally from Sr Pelo's "Spooky Month" series, these enthusiastic trick-or-treaters bring chaotic energy to their rap battle. Their synchronized moves and childlike excitement make for a fun challenge.
- Songs: Spookeez, South, Monster (interrupted)
- Origin: Spooky Month animation series
- Personality: Energetic, playful, spooky
Pico
Week: 3
A professional mercenary and Boyfriend's former schoolmate. Hired to take out Boyfriend, Pico brings his aggressive rap style and twin Uzis to the battle. Despite being an assassin, there's history between him and Boyfriend that complicates matters.
- Songs: Pico, Philly Nice, Blammed
- Occupation: Mercenary/Hitman
- Origin: Pico's School (Newgrounds)
- Personality: Tough, skilled, has a soft side
Mommy Mearest
Week: 4
Girlfriend's mother and a pop star demon. If Boyfriend thought winning over Daddy Dearest was hard, Mommy Mearest proves even more challenging. Her seductive yet threatening demeanor and powerful vocals create an intense atmosphere.
- Songs: Satin Panties, High, M.I.L.F.
- Occupation: Pop star
- Personality: Seductive, powerful, protective
Monster/Lemon Demon
Week: 2 (Guest appearance), 5
A mysterious lemon-headed creature that interrupts Week 2 and appears in Week 5. Monster has a sinister interest in consuming humans, particularly Girlfriend. His unsettling presence and dark humor make him one of the most memorable villains.
- Songs: Monster, Winter Horrorland
- Personality: Sinister, hungry, mysterious
- Goal: Wants to eat Girlfriend
Senpai
Week: 6
A dating sim character trapped in a video game. Senpai appears as the perfect boyfriend type - charming, handsome, and popular at his digital high school. His pixel art style and dating sim origins create a unique contrast to the rest of the game.
- Songs: Senpai, Roses
- Setting: Inside a dating sim game
- Personality: Charming, seemingly perfect
Spirit
Week: 6
The true villain of Week 6, revealed after defeating Senpai. Spirit is an angry soul corrupted by Daddy Dearest, trapped within the game. His glitchy, distorted appearance and furious energy create one of the game's most challenging battles.
- Songs: Thorns
- Status: Corrupted spirit
- Personality: Vengeful, corrupted, desperate
Tankman
Week: 7
An iconic Newgrounds character, Tankman is a military sergeant leading his army against Boyfriend and Girlfriend. His crude humor, military attitude, and willingness to threaten Girlfriend make him a formidable final boss. Represents the Newgrounds roots of FNF.
- Songs: Ugh, Guns, Stress
- Occupation: Military sergeant
- Origin: Tankmen series (Newgrounds)
- Personality: Crude, aggressive, military-minded
Upcoming Characters
Darnell
Friend of Pico from Pico's School. Brings pyromaniac flair and fire-based visuals to his week.
Nene
Another character from Pico's School. Known for her knives and sharp wit.
Hank J. Wimbleton
Protagonist from Madness Combat series. Brings brutal action to FNF.
Character Design & Development
The characters of Friday Night Funkin' were designed by PhantomArcade and evilsk8r with distinct visual styles that reflect their personalities. Each character's design contributes to the game's unique aesthetic:
- Bold Colors: Each character has a distinctive color palette
- Expressive Animations: Characters react to the music and gameplay
- Newgrounds Heritage: Many characters originate from classic Newgrounds content
- Personality Through Music: Each character's vocal style reflects their personality
Popular Modded Characters
The modding community has created hundreds of new characters! Some fan favorites include:
- Whitty: Explosive bomb-headed character
- Hex: Friendly basketball-playing robot
- Tabi: Girlfriend's skeletal ex-boyfriend
- AGOTI: Dimension-hopping entity
- Garcello: Chill smoker with sad story
- Shaggy: Powerful meme character
- Tricky: Madness Combat clown
- Impostor: Among Us crossover