Most anime tend to feature lots of colorful characters, not just in terms of their personality, but also their actual physical features. In anime, there is no restriction on creators to stick to conventional hair colors for characters that exist purely in fictional worlds. From hotheaded redheads to headbutting orange ones, fans are bound to find a character with hair to their liking.
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Blonde characters in general are quite popular among fans. Over the years, there have been many blonde male anime characters, the best of whom have developed mainstream attention and become firm favorites of fans right around the world. Of course, this is just a hair color at the end of the day, and what truly makes these anime characters stand out is their amazing personalities and the important role they play in their respective stories.
One character per anime.
Updated October 27, 2025 by Mark Sammut: While they might not be anywhere near as common as black-haired protagonists, blonde male anime characters are not only present, but contain some of the most iconic figures in the medium's history. We are talking about shonen, shojo, and seinen greats, covering genres like action, romance, and comedy. To further illustrate this diversity, we have added a few more characters to this discussion, along with galleries for each character.
16 Kento Nanami
A Jujutsu Sorcerer Who Uses The Ratio Technique
Jujutsu Kaisen
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- October 3, 2020
- Studio
- MAPPA
- Number of Episodes
- 47
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Gege Akutami
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu
Nanami's allure as a jujutsu sorcerer can't be stated enough. His stoic presence and unique cursed technique gave him an intellectual edge as he strove to outmaneuver his opponents tactically, time and time again. His calm and cool demeanor makes him one of the series' best characters, which is why his fate in Jujutsu Kaisen is so hard to swallow.
He deserved a better fate, and watching Itadori pummel Mahito to make him pay for the countless deaths he caused makes for a great time after the protagonist had been tortured time and time again by the cursed spirit's cruelty. While this won't bring Nanami back, fans can still rest assured that Nanami will be more than happy to see Yuji avenging the death of this blonde male anime character.
15 Zenitsu Agatsuma
A Timid, Underconfident Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer
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- April 6, 2019
- Japanese Title
- Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Studio
- ufotable
- Number of Episodes
- 63
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Koyoharu Gotoge
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix
Out of the three young fledglings who try to become powerful demon slayers, Zenitsu is the character most people assume to be the weakest. So, it was pleasantly surprising to see how powerful this character was after losing consciousness.
Once this demon slayer begins to gain some confidence, Zenitsu shows how impressive it is to master the basics and hone them to perfection. Despite using a single form of Thunder Breathing, he manages to trouble extremely strong opponents without breaking a sweat.
14 Takumi Usui
An Iconic Shojo Male Character
Maid Sama!
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- 2010 - 2011-00-00
WHERE TO WATCH
- Japanese Title
- Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
- Studio
- J.C.Staff
- Number of Episodes
- 26
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Hiro Fujiwara
- Streaming Service(s)
- Hulu
On the whole, Maid Sama! Has aged somewhat awkwardly, so your mileage with Takumi's antics may vary depending. Misaki is Seika High School's Student Council President, and she is particularly hard on boys, seeing them as a threat to the smaller female population. While she is almost always in control, she cannot seem to get a handle on Takumi, her effortlessly cool schoolmate, after he learns that she works at a maid café to help out her family. Although he protects her secret, Takumi uses this opportunity to get under Misaki's skin, while also getting to know her better.
Takumi regularly ignores Misaki's demands to leave her alone, even if he never crosses the line beyond coming to her café and giving her a few timid orders. However, he is pretty much flawless and never shows a hint of weakness throughout the anime, which can make him both captivating and slightly boring.
13 Kei Tsukishima
A Talented Middle Blocker
Haikyu!!
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- 2014 - 2020-00-00
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Number of Episodes
- 90
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Haruichi Furudate
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
Tsukishima is one of the first years who joined the Karasuno volleyball club in Haikyuu!!. Tsukishima has a tall body and short blonde hair and holds the position of a middle blocker on the team. The guy has a snarky personality and initially finds the sport quite ordinary, but soon discovers that the game might be more intriguing than he first thought.
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Throughout the show, Tsukishima grows quite a bit and starts to think of his teammates as his family. Karasuno can always rely on Tsukishima's tenacity to save them from a tough spot in a match.
12 Vash The Stampede
An Infamous Gunslinger Who Often Plays The Buffoon
Trigun
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- 1998 - 1998
- Directors
- Satoshi Nishimura
- Writers
- Yôsuke Kuroda
- Studio
- Madhouse
- Number of Episodes
- 26
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator(s)
- Yasuhiro Nightow
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu
Whether referring to Madhouse's 1998 classic or the 2023 reboot, Trigun is an awesome space western filled with top-notch action, stellar animation, and lovable characters. Sitting at the heart of the franchise is Vash the Stampede, the most hated man in the galaxy, known to bring chaos and destruction wherever he goes. In truth, Vash has a massive heart and tries to be a pacifist, an ambition stemming from his appreciation for all living things.
Although he can come across as an idiot at times, Vash is incredibly intelligent and can read people extremely well, way more than might initially seem to be the case. He is also deadly with a gun, even if he would rather never have to shoot a bullet again.
11 Loid Forger
A Westalis Spy Who Wants To Maintain The Peace At All Costs
Spy x Family
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- 2022 - 2025-00-00
- Studio
- Wit Studio, CloverWorks
- Number of Episodes
- 37
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Tatsuya Endo
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu
When Loid was introduced as an unfeeling spy who threw away his past to become a loyal servant of Westalis, fans wondered if he could have the emotional intelligence required to be a fun protagonist of Spy X Family. However, it didn't take too long for Loid to form a bond with Anya, leading to him starting a fake family that feels more loving and comfortable than real ones.
Loid's commitment to ensuring that the Cold War doesn't turn into an outright battle is commendable, and he must put his life on the line time and time again to ensure that peace is maintained at all costs. Somehow, despite the weight of the responsibility on his shoulders, he manages to be a great father to Anya and a loving husband — as much as he can be, at least — to Yor. This fact makes him one of the best blonde male anime characters that fans love.
10 Armin Arlert
A Timid Yet Vital Tactician
Attack On Titan
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- 2013 - 2022-00-00
- Studio
- Wit Studio, MAPPA
- Number of Episodes
- 94
- Japanese Title
- Shingeki no Kyojin
Armin started as a timid and weak character, but throughout the show, he grew to become one of the most influential and important characters of the series. Armin joined the scouts along with Eren and Mikasa. He had to struggle a lot initially as he was not physically on par with his peers. However, what made him unique was his intellect.
Time and time again, Armin's plans saved Eren and others and paved the way for the scouts to fight back against the Titans. Armin may not be much of a fighter, but this blonde-haired guy sure knows how to secure a victory in the heat of battle.
9 Kurapika
The Last Survivor Of The Kurta Clan
Hunter x Hunter
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- 2011 - 2014
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- Studio
- Madhouse
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Number of Episodes
- 148
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu
Kurapika is one of the four central characters of Hunter x Hunter and is one of the strongest Nen users in the show. Kurapika's thirst for power stemmed from his quest to take revenge on the Phantom Troupe. The Phantom Troupe murdered his entire clan to get their hands on its people's special scarlet eyes.
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Kurapika's Nen abilities include the use of multiple powerful chains, with which he easily subdued one member of the Phantom Troupe. Kurapika's usual personality is quite charming and soft-hearted, but he knows when to get serious.
8 Kento Miura
Meddles In Other People's Business, For The Better (Usually)
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
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- 2009 - 2024
- Japanese Title
- Kimi ni Todoke
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Number of Episodes
- 43
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Karuho Shiina
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Netflix
Kento appears in the second season of From Me To You and ends up joining Sawako and her friends in the same second-year class. His playful antics, as well as learning of Sawako's love for Kazehaya, end up widening the rift between Sawako and Kazehaya, causing great misunderstandings. In fact, it’s Kento's fault that Sawako thinks Kazehaya doesn’t like her as she deeply likes him, thus causing great emotional strain between the two characters.
However, after realizing that Sawako could only ever love Kazehaya, Kento helps her make amends with him, feeling guilty for being the reason the two of them are so unhappy. Kento later has a brief relationship with Sawako's friend Ayane, however, they part ways when Ayane goes to Tokyo.
7 Dio Brando
A Flamboyant Character That People Love To Hate
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
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- October 6, 2012
- Japanese Title
- JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken
- Studio
- David Production
- Number of Episodes
- 190
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Hirohiko Araki
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu
It would be impossible to talk about JoJo's Bizarre Adventure without talking about an antagonist who is one of the best characters in anime history. From the very first part, Dio's presence has haunted the Joestars every step of the way.
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From his hilarious catchphrases to the dramatic performances he unleashes, it's easy to see why JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is incomplete without Dio. This character never fails to entertain with the limited screen time he has, which is a huge achievement.