Kasumi (Japanese: 霞[8]) is a nukenin ("missing shinobi") and former member of the Mugen Tenshin clan, who debuted in the first Dead or Alive back during the 1996 arcade release. One of the original eight characters, Kasumi became the main protagonist of the Dead or Alive series and is often viewed as the series mascot. She was the winner of the first Dead or Alive Tournament.

Runway Ninja 

Momiji went over to New Zack Island under the pretense that she was invited there by Ryu Hayabusa, namely to take a break from training and go on a vacation. Although Momiji was largely hesitant to comply, both because such was uncharacteristic of Hayabusa to suggest and she had no familiarity of what to do on a tropical island in the first place, she nonetheless complied.

Dragon Shrine Maiden

Tina Armstrong is a pro wrestler from the Dead or Alive series, who made her first appearance in the original Dead or Alive. She is the daughter of Bass Armstrong, the greatest pro wrestler in the world.

Tina enters the tournaments to get discovered, with a goal of becoming famous in Hollywood. However the path of fame isn't easy for her as Bass always tries to convince her that the Hollywood life isn't for her, but she tries to convince him that it is her dream. 

Women's Wrestling Superstar

Hitomi is a character from the Dead or Alive series, who debuted in Dead or Alive 3, replacing Ein as the regular karate martial artist in the character roster.

Hitomi has been practicing the art of karate under her father's tutelage since she was a child, and enters the Dead or Alive Tournaments either to prove her skills or to see Hayate. Either reason, she is determined to win the tournament.

The Fist of Innocence
A Karate Expert

She was later given an invitation for a supposed Dead or Alive tournament that was going to be held at Zack Island. However, she discovered alongside the rest of the prior participants that it was a hoax, but decided to make the best of their situation for the two weeks on the island.

She apparently landed on New Zack Island briefly, only to lose her wings due to a "mysterious power" at work on the island. Although shocked due to it technically rendering her not Nyotengu anymore, she nonetheless took the opportunity to experience a vacation among humans.

Tengu Princess
The Female Tengu of Miyama 

Kokoro (Japanese: 心) is a young Japanese maiko (apprentice geisha), and baji quan martial artist in the Dead or Alive series, who made her official debut in Dead or Alive 4.

A sweet and polite girl, Kokoro is the illegitimate daughter of Fame Douglas and one of his former mistresses Miyako, making Kokoro the half-sister of Helena Douglas. It is possible that if Helena were to give up her control of the Dead or Alive Tournament Executive Committee, Kokoro would be next-in-line to take control.

The Ba Ji Dancer
A Traditional Beauty!

Details of her life are unclear, other than that she apparently existed as early as the Heian Era of Japan. She was also instrumental in causing a week-long typhoon in the capital due to wanting to alleviate the heat, and apparently observed a particularly ambitious warlord known as Lord Fool. She apparently was also childhood friends with an oni named Kanna, or at least, that's what she believed.

Tengu Princess
The Female Tengu of Miyama

Ayane is a kunoichi of the Mugen Tenshin clan and the current master of the clan's Hajinmon sect. She was the winner of the third Dead or Alive Tournament.

Conceived when Ayame was raped by Raidou, Ayane is the half-sister and cousin of both Hayate and Kasumi, as well as the half-sister of Honoka. Although mistreated in her youth, Ayane has worked hard to become one of the most powerful shinobi of her clan.

The Killer Kunoichi
Kunoichi with Murderous Intent

Honoka is a young student and self-taught martial artist, who made her debut in the 2015 title Dead or Alive 5 Last Round.

She later becomes an important character in Dead or Alive 6 due to her connection to Raidou.

Honoka is the daughter of Raidou, the biological niece of Shiden and Ayame, the cousin of both Hayate and Kasumi and the cousin and half-sister of Ayane.

Super Secret Fighter Chick
Princess Honoka

Marie Rose was told by Helena to go on a vacation out of the blue. Although Marie Rose was hesitant to abandon her duties to Helena, she ultimately decided to make the best of the situation and have a vacation.

Wicked Lil' Servant

Details on her past are unknown, other than that she was hired as Helena's servant and that, according to her, she had been a participant in the fifth Dead or Alive tournament.

Honoka won a raffle (although it is implied that Zack had been involved ensuring in her win, as she mentions that she recognized the guy who gave her the winning ticket to the island from somewhere), and although hesitant due to it meaning leaving her grandmother behind, she ultimately went to the island for two weeks.

Mai Shiranui is a Japanese kunoichi who first debuted in the 1992 arcade title, Fatal Fury 2.

Originally from SNK fighting series (mainly Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters), Mai is currently the only recurring guest character in Dead or Alive series since her debut as a DLC guest character in a 2016 update of Dead or Alive 5 Last Round.

The alluring Ninja 

Momiji is Ryu Hayabusa's apprentice and the Dragon Shrine Maiden of the Hayabusa clan.

Momiji debuted in the 2008 title, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword, though she made her Dead or Alive debut in the 2013 title, Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate.

She is the keeper of the Dragons Eye, a sacred jewel that is said to hold the spirit of a mighty dragon. In times of great danger, it is her duty to ensure that the jewel makes its way to Hayabusa, as it enhances the power of his Dragon Sword.

Ayane had been dispatched to the resurrected island by the Tenshin clan after reports came in that Kasumi may have been there. However, she implied that she may have merely used this as an excuse to go on a vacation.

Misaki is a young woman acting as the assistant to the unnamed temporary owner of the Venus Islands, who made her debut in the 2017 PC version of Dead or Alive Xtreme 3, entitled Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation

Character from dead or alive Xtreme 

Koharu (Japanese: 小春) is a young student and aspiring Ryokan hostess, who appeared in the November 2, 2021 update for Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation in the DMM and Japanese Steam versions, and the November 24, 2022 update in the Johren and Singapore Steam versions.