White is often depicted as the color of purity. In anime as well, this color has no exception. White is way too prevalent in the medium and there is a ton of fine white hair anime characters who stand out more from the rest. White or silver hair in anime often indicates power, whether it’s from a prestigious bloodline, rare combat abilities, or strange magic.

In several anime, hair color often describes a character’s personality. While red hair is for fiery and ruthless heroes, black for quiet and intelligent types, there are these white-haired characters who are more enigmatic. Some of them can be quite aloof, some are associated with the spirit world and some are extremely intelligent. Because of these qualities, they are fan favorites.

And, in today’s article, we’ll take a look at some of the most popular white hair anime characters who’re very talented and attractive in their own way. So, without any further ado let’s get started.

25. Accelerator from ‘A Certain Magical Index’

In the anime realm, it’s quite difficult to encounter a certain character who is both an antagonist and a hero as well. First appearing as an antagonist, Accelerator later becomes the male protagonist of the Science Side after Kamijou Touma defeated him.

He is a 1st-ranked Level 5 and the strongest esper in Academy City. Unlike other white hair anime characters, Accelerator’s moppy white hair is caused by his ability, as it blocks ultraviolet rays, thereby preventing his body from producing melanin.

24. Shō Kusakabe from ‘Fire Force’

The younger brother of Shinra Kusakabe, Shō is a former Fourth Generation pyrokinetic, and the Commander of the Knights of the Ashen Flame. When he was just a baby, White-Clad abducted him after he awoke the Adolla Burst, henceforth becoming the Third Pillar. Due to his white hair, his brother calls him adorable and many people have noted that he looks like an angel.

23. Norman from ‘The Promised Neverland’

Without Norman, it was almost impossible for the children of Grace Field House to get out of the claws of Isabella. He is a math prodigy with intelligence that surpasses his peers and even adults. He is also known for being a genius strategist and planner, as well as unbeatable at the game of tag. Being the smartest child living in Grace Field, Norman is considered as one of the three “premium quality goods” next to Emma and Ray.

22. Licht from ‘Black Clover’

Black Clover has a decent number of formidable foes but as we’re talking about white hair anime characters so including Licht is a must. He is one of the main characters in the anime and serves as the central antagonist for quite some time. In fact, it’s hard to imagine the Elf Revenge arc without Licht.

By appearance, he looks like a holy sage flaunting his shiny white hair but in reality, he is a very suspicious person. He is the leader of the White Night Eye faction which alone ensures that his strength is unreal for sure. Initially, he sounds kind of evil but over time his character got a good build-up supported by his emotional backstory.

21. Inumaki Toge from ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’

Wondering how to become popular just by saying two or three words? For that, either you’ve to be very beautiful or you’ve to be Inumaki Toge. This handsome white hair anime boy from Jujutsu Tech is a descendant of the Inumaki clan and its cursed speech. He was born with the “Snake and Fangs” seal of the Inumaki clan on his tongue and both cheeks.

He initially appears to be distant and intimidating, however, beneath his calm and somewhat aloof persona, Inumaki is actually a very insightful and caring individual. He doesn’t speak in order to prevent accidentally cursing someone with his enchanted words which is why he developed a cursed pattern of his own.

20. Aru Akise from ‘Future Diary’

Aru Akise is one of the leading characters of the series. He’s just 14 but is a very ambitious man and dreams of being a world-famous detective when he gets older. He is intelligent, logical and obviously, hot. Although he was surrounded by people who had future-predicting diaries, he was able to outsmart them. He is also very calm and somewhat reserved with his emotions.

19. Shogo Makishima from ‘Psycho-Pass’

Shogo Makishima serves as the prime antagonist of Psycho-Pass and he stands faithfully to his role. At first, he doesn’t sound like a bad or cold-hearted character at all, but in reality, he is a total mess! Shogo is one hell of a criminally asymptomatic individual who doesn’t give a damn about his colleagues or coworkers.

He is utterly ruthless when it comes to achieving this goal and slicing off someone’s neck is a play for him. Apart from his sizzling appearance and white hair, what makes him so special is his intelligence. His strong belief and methods of dealing with all the problems make him a really appealing character.

18. Yamato from ‘One Piece’

Yamato is very new to the anime community but became very popular in no time and because of that, she ranks here in the white anime characters list. Oda never misses giving his characters a unique design and he did the same with Yamato. Her extra features like red horns and muscular build combined with white hairs make her stand out even more. And that’s why she is so captivating.

17. Neferpitou from ‘Hunter × Hunter’

Neferpitou can be described as one of the most annoying female antagonists we ever got to know because she was good at pissing off the fans. Neferpitou was one of the three royal guards of Meruem and she served him very well. Unlike other chimera ants, she was the first to be born possessing Nen energy.

As a major antagonist, she did her job pretty well by killing off Kite and later on, arousing the beast out of Gon. Thanks to her cruel and wicked personality, we got to see Gon’s ultimate transformation. Click here to see more female antagonists like her.

16. Tobirama Senju from ‘Naruto’

Naruto franchise has too many white hair anime characters and moving further down this list you’ll find more of them. Anyway, Tobirama Senju was renowned as one of the most powerful shinobi in history, earning praise from even his rivals. Besides his hot-blooded nature, Tobirama is credited with co-founding the first shinobi village, Konoha.

15. Atsushi Nakajima from ‘Bungo Stray Dogs’

Atsushi Nakajima started off as a timid guy until he met Osamu Dazai. After being abandoned by the orphanage, Atsushi didn’t know where to go however, it was Dazai who persisted him to join his supernatural investigator’s team called “Armed Detective Agency”.

He is one of the few anime characters with heterochromia and possesses the ability Beast Beneath the Moonlight. At first, he was a typical guy with no signs of facing the dangers of the outside world but with the sheer support of the agency members, he came out as a responsible person and the complete opposite of himself.

14. Garou from ‘One Punch Man’

Looks like half of the white hair characters in anime are meant to be a villain and Garou adds up to that list. He serves as the major antagonist in the second season of One Punch Man and was quite a watchable character. Despite the flop season, the one thing that made it all work out was Garou. He managed to capture the eyes of the fans immediately and brought some excitement to the overall show.

13. Juuzo Suzuya from ‘Tokyo Ghoul’

At first glance, it’s pretty hard to guess whether Juuzo Suzuya is a girl or a boy because his outer appearance gives different vibes. He is a stupidly insane Ghoul investigator whose skills are just beyond amazing. His character design suits his crazy personality and countless stitches all over the body tell a lot about him.

When Juuzo is on the screen, then one thing is for sure that you’ll not miss out on the action sequences. Even though there are a lot of potential fighters in the series but Juuzou has the most flavor. While others mainly rely on Kagune, Juuzo uses his brute strength, knife skills, speed, and precision to counter the enemy.

12. Soul Evans from ‘Soul Eater’

Soul Evans is one of the major characters in the Soul Eater series and is among the strongest demon weapons in the Death Weapon Meister Academy. Soul’s white hair is just one part of his striking appearance, which includes bright red eyes, sharp teeth, a nonchalant & aloof nature, and, of course, the ability to transform into a giant scythe.

11. Near from ‘Death Note’

Near is the younger of L’s two successors which are evident by his behavior and personality similar to that of his mentor. Other than being one of the white hair anime characters, Near is quite an intelligent lad. Although his childish appearance and demeanor can cause others to question his abilities but don’t forget that he did close the case of Kira and defeated Light.

10. Silvers Rayleigh from ‘One Piece’

Even though the white hair of Silvers Rayleigh is because of his aging, you cannot deny the fact that he’s literally a cool and handsome man. The “old is gold” phrase fits exactly right on him if we consider his amazing physical build and remarkable skills. The man who was once a part of Gol D. Roger’s escapade is now a great mentor to whom Luffy looks upto.

9. Inuyasha from ‘Inuyasha’

Inuyasha is the main protagonist, as well as the title character, in the anime series InuYasha. He is half dog-demon and half-human still, he is quite a handsome pal. His appearance is of a dog but his personality is much more captivating than that. For anyone, he is an ideal man, and getting close to him will make you realize how human he is and how fine his individuality is.

8. Uzui Tengen from ‘Demon Slayer’

No doubt Demon Slayer is full of both, amazing men and women, but no one is as stylish and as charming as “Sound Hashira” Tengen Uzui. Tall stature, muscular build, beautiful face, and extraordinary skills; all these features make him an elegant white hair anime boy. He is very attractive as noted by many women and even by Zenitsu. This has led him to use his looks as a tool for his missions whenever persuasion is necessary.

7. Toshiro Hitsugaya from ‘Bleach’

The only drawback Toshiro Hitsugaya has is his short height however, that doesn’t define his overall worth. He is relatively young by Shinigami standards and has the appearance of a child but he is also the youngest individual to reach the ranks of captain in the Soul Society. Perhaps the most astonishing trait of Hitsugaya is his intellect and natural talent.

He is the most gifted prodigy in the Soul Society and even Ichimaru has pointed out this fact by calling him the embodiment of the “heavenly white angel that blesses Soul Society once a century”. That’s another reason why his turquoise eyes and short spiked white hair tend to draw attention in the Human World.

6. Sakata Gintoki from ‘Gintama’

Sakata Gintoki is the embodiment of how white hair anime characters in real life look like. Being the complete opposite of Shōnen heroes, He is extremely lazy and is often seen lounging around reading Shounen Jump whilst imparting wise and sage-like advice to his younger employees.

But, he’s also a highly-skilled samurai, having fought in the Joui War in the past. The ones who know Gintoki very well and were his subordinates during the great war, call him by the name of “White Knight” because of his powerful swordsmanship, demonic appearance, white clothing, and of course, silvery white hair.

5. Jiraiya from ‘Naruto’

As a Naruto fan, it’s pretty hard to write about the “Pervy Sage” Jiraiya. Just thinking about the deeds and sacrifices, he made for saving Konoha village brings tears to the eyes. Initially, he doesn’t sound like a warrior at all, but seeing him fight will make you realize how strong of a man and legend this character is.

Doing extensive research on women is his habit and teaching brats to become a fine ninja is his passion. He is strong, smart, and simplistic. And the best part is that he was a self-made individual with no signs of being a prodigy or whatsoever. He truly deserves to be on the list of white hair anime characters.

4. Gojo Satoru from ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’

“Teachers can’t be hot!?” – You sure about that because you’re gonna proved wrong after getting to know the most stylish and handsome anime mentor, Satoru Gojo. He is a special grade sorcerer and is recognized as the strongest one ever existed. Certainly, he’s not the protagonist of the series still, he steals the show every time.

His glamorous face, quirky attitude, godly strength, and most importantly his beautiful eyes have made female fans lose their minds. Everybody loves him despite his less screentime and when a character manages to pull off such a feat, you know he is beyond incredible.

3. Ken Kaneki from ‘Tokyo Ghoul’

Kaneki is a special case when it comes to white hair anime characters as originally his hair was soft black. However, after being tortured for 10 days by Yamori, he broke mentally which led to his hair turning pure white (Marie Antoinette Syndrome), and he became the tragic antihero that most fans recognize him as today.

He started off as an average-looking high school student, but eventually transformed from a nerd geek to an immaculately hottest anime guy. By the time he hit 21, he seemed like a completely different person; physically and mentally. He went from a simp to a hot and handsome man that would make all the girls rejoice at the sight of his face.

2. Killua Zoldyck from ‘Hunter × Hunter’

Killua inherits his white hair from his father Silva and grandfather Zeno. He was introduced as a character who appeared to be similar to Gon; cheeky, cheerful, and full of mischievous ideas. Although, he seems to be a bit rude & aggressive towards others, but Killua can actually be an affectionate, fun-loving kid.

But, what makes him deadliest is his family background because he belongs to a family of trained assassins, the Zoldycks. Killua is just a 12-year-old boy but he didn’t shy to murder anyone who crosses him in the bloodiest ways imaginable. This kid possesses sharp intellect & exceptional analytical skills and is the most talented assassin in the history of the Zoldycks.

1. Kakashi Hatake from ‘Naruto’

Making a list of white hair characters in anime and not including Kakashi Hatake doesn’t seem fair at all. The most ambiguous man in anime, Kakashi “the copy-cat ninja” is a very skilled ninja from Konoha Village. He displays no signs of arrogance and is relatively modest about his abilities.

However, he rarely shows his face as it is kept hidden by a mask all the time. Overall, he is considered very handsome and has a narrow jaw-line with a beauty mark under the left corner of his mouth. He ticks every box on the list of common white hair anime boy characteristics.

Which one of the following white hair anime characters is your favorite? Feel free to comment down your thoughts and make sure to recommend some other characters like the ones listed above, also don’t forget to share this article with your fellow otaku friends.

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