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The “Angel of Death” goes by different names depending on the culture, religion, or media. In Abrahamic traditions, the primary figures are Azrael (Islam and Judaism) and Samael (Judaism). In anime and pop culture, it can also refer to characters from the hit psychological thriller Angels of Death (Satsuriku no Tenshi), like Zack (Isaac Foster) and Rachel Gardner. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Exploring the concept of the Angel of Death spans several distinct contexts:

1. Mythological & Religious FiguresAzrael: Widely regarded as the archangel of death in Islam and Judaism. He is responsible for taking the souls of the deceased away from their bodies. In the Quran, he is often referred to as Malak al-Maut.[1, 2, 3]Samael: A prominent figure in Jewish Midrashic and Kabbalistic literature, serving as an accuser, seducer, and destructive angel who frequently embodies death. [1, 2, 3]Abaddon / Apollyon: Referred to in the Book of Revelation as the destroyer and angel of the bottomless pit. [1]2. The Anime Series (Angels of Death)If you are asking about the names of the main characters from the psychological horror anime and video game Angels of Death, the two central protagonists are:Zack (Isaac Foster): A bandaged serial killer who wields a large scythe.Rachel “Ray” Gardner: A calm, blue-eyed 13-year-old girl trapped in a mysterious building alongside Zack. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]3. Pop Culture & Other EquivalentsThe Grim Reaper: The most common personification of death in Western folklore, often depicted as a skeletal figure cloaked in black with a scythe. [1, 2]Shinigami: The Japanese equivalent of death gods or psychopomps, prominent in manga and anime like Death Note or Bleach. [1, 2, 3, 4]Adeptus Astartes / Space Marines: In the tabletop wargame Warhammer 40,000, the genetically engineered super-soldiers are colloquially known as the “Angels of Death”. [1]