Hayate the Combat Butler Characters

Hayate's former classmate and yet another love interest. Nicknamed "Hamster" by Nagi during a humorous Toradora reference.

Originally classified Nursing Robot Eight, he was the original rival for Hayate's butler job. After being defeated, he was re-named Eight, and spends his time plotting revenge

The bastard half-brother of Sakuya Aizawa, who seeks to get Nagi Sanzenin's inheritance, through any means necessary.

Hayate is a combat butler for the Sanzenin family with a debt of about 150 Million Yen that he has yet to repay.

Combat butler of the Ookouchi family who seems to have a love of books and roses, even using them to attack his enemies.

Student Council President of Hakuo Academy and yet another girl with a crush on Hayate. The second season of the anime includes an ending theme mostly dedicated to her.

Shy, timid priestess who has a bad sense of direction.

Izumi is a student and the younger fraternal twin sister of Kotetsu Segawa.

Combat butler to the Azumamiya family who has mastered an "Ultimate Attack" with his shinai. Not averse to beating his master Koutarou with his sword if he catches him acting like a weakling or ungentlemanly.

Poor kendo student and member of a noble family. Talks big, but he often calls on his butler to fight for him.

Maid of Nagi Sanzenin with a slight crush on Hayate. Often plays the voice of reason compared to the other two.

Hanabishi Miki is a member of the Hakuō Student Council who specializes in investigation work

The young, short heir to the Sanzenin fortune who happens to be in love with her butler and rescuer, Hayate.

General, all-purpose narrator who provides exposition on a world's backstory. Usually male, but not always.

Risa is the head of the disciplinary committee at Hakuō Academy.

Wataru's maid who also harbors a crush on him.

Sakuya Aizawa is a cousin of Nagi and from Kansai. Like Nagi, Sakuya is very rich and has a similar personality — loud, arrogant, abusive of servants, and unwilling to accept defeat in anything.

He gives presents to the world each Christmas Eve and has also been portrayed in an amount of anime.

Master of combat butler Himuro, but seems to be submissive to him. Often seen throwing rose petals during Himuro's scenes to add fake drama to the situation.

The pet tiger of Nagi Sanzenin who was treated, more or less, like a kitten from childhood.

Wataru is a character from the Hayate no Gotoku franchise. He is the owner of a large independent video store and lives near Nagi.

Teacher at Hakuō Academy and older sister of Hinagiku. Obsessed with money and booze, and largely in debt because of that.