Anime is revered for its wonderful animation styles, creative visuals, and character designs. These various features assist animation studios and mangaka artists in achieving a desired "viewing" effect that reflects uniqueness and creativity. A suitable illustration is Ufotable’s Demon Slayer production. Through the stunning anime adaptation of the manga, viewers witnessed how quality animation can elevate a thrilling storyline.
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Amidst tropes and popular designs, white-haired male anime characters have become quite common. On several occasions, these characters add an interesting narrative due to their distinctiveness. Here is a rundown of some iconic male characters within the world of Japanese animation.
Silver-haired characters will be considered, but grey-haired ones will be left out.
Updated October 28, 2025, by Mark Sammut: White-haired anime characters can sometimes be difficult to differentiate from their grey-haired counterparts; consequently, we have decided to add Kakashi, even though his hair does not always look particularly white. Ultimately, he is a great-enough character to warrant an exception.
23 Haruka Sakura (Wind Breaker)
Relatable Shonen MC Who Just Wants A Place To Belong
Wind Breaker
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- 2024 - 2025-00-00
- Studio
- CloverWorks
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- Manga
- Creator
- Satoru Nii
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
Although fairly new, Wind Breaker is shaping up to be among the best action anime of the 2020s, and Sakura has played a major part in the show's success. He is also one of those rare white-haired anime guys whose backstory is directly related to his hair color. Since he was a child, he has been bullied due to having multicolored hair, experiences that forced Sakura to put up his defenses and keep people at arm's length.
He goes to Furin High School specifically to take on its strongest fighters, as it has a reputation for housing powerful delinquents. Instead, he finds an accepting community that quickly welcomes him and makes him feel at home. Sakura struggles to process this turn of events.
22 Licht (Black Clover)
Fascinating Antagonist
Black Clover
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- 2017 - 2021
- Studio
- Pierrot
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Yūki Tabata
- Number of Episodes
- 170
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix
As the leader of the Elf tribe, Licht is naturally the strongest elf and one of the strongest mages in the series. Surprisingly, he is also the kindest and most understanding of all the elves, demonstrating a strong sense of loyalty to all those he sees as allies.
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Licht is first revealed as a villain, but as the series progresses, it is revealed that he is a tragic figure seeking to undo the wrong done against his kinsmen. His ultimate goal is to revive his fallen brethren who were massacred in a one-sided conflict. Licht has demonstrated immense prowess for sword magic, showing his mastery over the Demon-Slayer sword and the Demon-Dweller sword.
21 Garou (One-Punch Man)
Human Monster
One-Punch Man
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- October 5, 2015
- Studio
- Madhouse, J.C.Staff
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- Manga
- Creator(s)
- Yusuke Murata
- Number of Episodes
- 36
- Streaming Service(s)
- Hulu
Garou was the former student of the well-known hero and martial artist Bang. He is introduced as an antagonist who hunts down heroes, earning him the Hero Hunter nickname. He possesses the skills, strength, agility, and endurance to take on multiple heroes simultaneously. His tenacity, resilience, and willpower are second to none in the entire series.
He can also analyze and counter his opponent’s fighting techniques, making him a dangerous foe. What sets Garou apart is his obsession with becoming a monster, though not literally, pushing his body and mind to the limit.
20 Allen Walker (D. Gray-man)
Underrated Protagonist Of An Underrated Series
D.Gray-man
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- 2006 - 2008
- Directors
- Osamu Nabeshima
- Writers
- Reiko Yoshida
- Studio
- TMS Entertainment
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- Manga
- Creator
- Katsura Hoshino
- Number of Episodes
- 116
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu
Allen's hair can look more gray than white, but it is primarily a mix of the two. Therefore, he will be included.
D.Gray-man is a great shonen manga with a pretty good (but incomplete) anime adaptation. Newcomers should definitely prioritize the former, but the latter is more than worth a watch for those who are not interested in checking out the source material. Packed with religious overtones, Gothic imagery, and even some horror elements, D.Gray-man follows Allen Walker, a Black Order exorcist who tries to save Akuma, aka demons, alongside humans. He desires to walk the line between being a destroyer and a saver, someone who can accomplish both and, hopefully, make the world a better place.
Initially, Allen comes across as a slightly forgettable and traditional shonen protagonist, but he grows more interesting as the story progresses and more of his past is revealed. Along with a likable personality, Allen just has a cool design that is immediately eye-catching, something that can be said for most characters in this universe.
19 Bell Cranel (DanMachi)
How Can You Not Love This White-Haired Anime Hero?
Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?
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- 2015 - 2025-00-00
- Japanese Title
- Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka
- Studio
- J.C.Staff
- Based On
- Light Novel
- Creator
- Fujino Ōmori
- Number of Episodes
- 74
- Streaming Service(s)
- Hulu, The Roku Channel, HIDIVE, Netflix
Bell Cranel is, in truth, not the most complicated character ever, but he works perfectly as DanMachi's protagonist. Knowing very little about his past but yearning to become an adventurer, Bell joins the Hestia Familia, which is one of the weakest guilds in Orario.
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Despite not being much of a fighter and even needing to be saved quite a few times, Bell continues to push forward, challenging himself to become better and constantly stepping up when somebody (usually a girl) needs help. Like the anime in general, Bell improves with pretty much every new season, becoming a genuinely great protagonist by seasons 4 and 5.
18 Sho Kusakabe (Fire Force)
Lost Brother
Fire Force
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- July 5, 2019
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- Japanese Title
- Enen no Shouboutai
- Studio
- David Production
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator(s)
- Atsushi Ohkubo
- Number of Episodes
- 60
- Streaming Service(s)
- Cruncyroll, Hulu
Sho Kusakabe is the brother of the Fire Force's protagonist, Shinra. Sho is another interesting white-haired character with powerful abilities despite his young age. Raised by the White-Clad with a strong connection to the Evangelist’s grace, Sho is one of the few Adolla Burst users in the series.
Adolla is a “pure and unsullied” flame from another dimension. So, naturally, individuals connected to this flame possess otherworldly powers. For instance, Sho Kusakabe can bend time and space to his will, making him almost invincible in battle.
17 Tengen Uzui (Demon Slayer)
He Has Multiple Wives For A Reason
Demon Slayer
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- April 6, 2019
- Japanese Title
- Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Studio
- ufotable
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Koyoharu Gotoge
- Number of Episodes
- 63
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix
Tengen is well known for his flashy clothing adorned with colorful accessories and jewelry. Tengen is also flamboyant, eccentric, and has a loud personality. Tengen is proud and does not like to associate himself with people and things that he does not consider flashy. He was a ninja before he learned sound breathing and became the Sound Hashira.
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He is a devoted and loyal member of the Demon Slayer Corps and deeply cares about his fellow Hashira and his three wives. Tengen helped play a crucial role in the Demon Slayer’s fight against Muzan and the Twelve Kizuki.
16 Decim (Death Parade)
The Coolest Bartender
Death Parade
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- 2015 - 2015
- Studio
- Madhouse
- Creator
- Yuzuru Tachikawa
- Number of Episodes
- 12
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu
Decim is the detached-looking, white-haired protagonist of Death Parade, an anime centered on the judgment of human souls after their death. Even as the bartender of Quindecim, Decim is an arbiter tasked with setting up games to determine if a human’s soul should be reincarnated to cast into the void. While maintaining an emotionless appearance and a somewhat cold look, Decim takes his job as an arbiter very seriously.
Unfortunately, one of Decim’s biggest shortcomings is his inability to understand human emotions. This shortcoming leads him to err in some of his judgments, despite his five years of experience as an Arbiter. Although Decim is not as exciting as most white-haired characters in the anime franchise, he still has his own appeal and unique features.
15 Near (Death Note)
L's Successor – Not Beloved, But Iconic
Death Note
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- October 4, 2006
Near is a character that emerged later in Death Note, a popular anime known for its incredible twists and battle of wits. After L’s defeat by Yagami Light, his successors, Near and Mello, moved onto the Kira investigation stage.
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Similar to his predecessor, Near also possessed a quirk, constantly solving puzzle games. However, the best trait Near shared with L is his exceptional intelligence and incredibly deductive skills. Using brilliant tactics, he managed to foil Kira's plans and reveal the true identity behind the widely-feared name.
14 Tomoe (Kamisama Kiss)
Charming Mischief
Kamisama Kiss
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- 2012 - 2016-00-00
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- Japanese Title
- Kamisama Hajimemashita
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- TMS Entertainment, V1 Studio
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator(s)
- Julietta Suzuki
- Number of Episodes
- 25
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
One of the most famous fox yokai in anime, Tomoe is the lovable and mischievous male lead of Kamisama Kiss. Complementing Nanami perfectly, Tomoe builds an instant rapport with the female protagonist, creating an odd-couple dynamic that is equally capable of producing laughs and tears.
While generally endearing, Tomoe is not always the most pleasant yokai to be around, and he can be downright cruel if he wants to be. As the show is primarily a romantic comedy, the story is kept relatively light; however, Tomoe's backstory is quite interesting and even heavy at times.