Zak Billion
It’s a well-known fact that anime boys with white hair are often some of the most captivating characters. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our top picks for white-haired guys to help you discover your next favorite fandom crush.
Typically, white hair in anime is associated with male characters who possess a certain level of maturity, whether they’re teenagers or older. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the top 35 best anime boys with white hair, along with a brief description of each character.
Here we go!
35. Suigetsu
Kicking off the list of the best anime boys with white hair with Suigetsu from the Naruto series. The hidden mist shinobi has a surface formed of liquid that can’t be cut or blown off. His body can distort and reform without causing harm to him. Suigetsu’s desire to collect all seven swords of the secret mist swordsmen is revived after Sasuke releases him and offers him to join his group Hebi/Taka. He can transform into anybody he desires because he lacks flesh. He enjoys teasing Karin and dislikes taking instructions from Sasuke, yet he genuinely cares about him.
34. Licht
In the world of Black Clover, Licht is a prominent character who leads the Elf group as one of its ten Apostles of Sephirah. As an elf, Licht has delicate facial features and striking golden eyes, with long white hair that he often wears in a braid. He was married to Tetia, a human of royal blood, but their love story was tragically cut short by the Massacre of the Elf group. In the aftermath of the massacre, Licht transformed into a demon and unleashed his rage on the Clover Kingdom. He was ultimately defeated by Prince Lemiel Silvamillion Clover, his brother-in-law and the first Wizard King, and his demonic remains were left behind as a grim reminder of his destructive power.
33. Nate River
Near is a popular white-haired male character from the anime Death Note. He was reared in an orphanage for exceptional children in England and is one of L’s successors, a smart detective. Near examines the Kira case for four years after L’s death, gathering information along the way. Near submits his findings to the US president, revealing himself as L’s actual heir. He later becomes the chief of the Special Provision for Kira, continuing to pursue the enigmatic Kira. When Near approaches Light Yagami, also known as “L,” he suspects Light is Kira.
32. Sho Kusakabe
Sho Kusakabe from the Fire Force anime series is a young boy with striking red eyes and white hair that falls over his forehead. He has a unique backstory as a former Fourth Generation pyrokinetic, who was kidnapped by the White Clad after he awakened the Adolla Burst as an infant, making him the Third Pillar. Sho’s appearance is often described as angelic due to his pure features and bright eyes, earning him compliments from his brother Shinra and others who meet him.
Despite his innocent appearance, Sho has a cold and distant personality. He is emotionally reserved and has little attachment to his family, which is quite different from his older brother Shinra. Despite his initial indifference, Sho becomes a Commander of the Knights of the Ashen Flame and becomes involved in the ongoing battles within the Fire Force world.
31. Hyoga
Hyoga from Dr.Stone is a tall, strong man with white hair that covers the majority of his face. He has scary-looking eyes, and a mask that covers his lips, he is also very smart. Hyoga is a quiet guy who isn’t terrified of any situation and is an exceptional strategist who creates tactics like it’s second nature. He got a secretive character, even to the fans, and we still don’t know what his genuine motivations are, and he hasn’t acquired the confidence of either the people in the tale or the viewers/readers.
30. Aru Akise
Aru is a unique boy with striking white hair and reddish-pink eyes, he has exceptional intelligence and an analytical mind, which helps him outsmart people who possess future-predicting diaries. Despite the presence of supernatural powers around him, Aru remains calm, collected, and reserved with his emotions.
Aru dreams of becoming a world-renowned detective when he grows up. He becomes one of Yukiteru Amano’s close friends and a crucial character in the series. As he investigates the connections between Yuki and the diary owners, he becomes a vital ally to Yuki, but a fierce rival to Yuno Gasai.
29. Kanade Uryuu
Kanade Uryu is a male high school student in the Platinum End anime series, known for his striking features including wavy white hair, narrow eyes, long lashes, and a slim heart-shaped face. However, despite his good looks, Kanade is not a nice person. In fact, he was the first major antagonist in the series, selected by the angel Meyza to be a candidate for becoming a Shinigami. Kanade is cold-hearted and indifferent to other humans, showing no remorse in taking their lives or using his red arrow to manipulate them for his own benefit. He is cunning and highly intelligent, always thinking ahead and calculating his moves carefully.
28. Zen Wistaria
In the Akagami no Shirayuki-hime romantic manga and anime series, Zen Wistaria is the male main character who plays the role of the love interest of Shirayuki. His medium length hair is white in the anime, and grey in the manga. He has an easygoing personality that makes him a person who is easy to get along with. As the second prince of Clarines, Zen is responsible for his castle and shows care and respect towards all of his servants and aides who he sees as his friends.
27. Jushiro Ukitake
Jushiro Ukitake is a highly respected character in the anime and manga series Bleach, where he served as the captain of the 13th Division in the Gotei 13. His lieutenant was first Kaien Shiba and later Rukia Kuchiki. Ukitake hosted Mimihagi, the Right Arm of the Soul King, in his body for most of his life. Due to an illness, he sometimes coughs up blood, giving him a somewhat emaciated appearance, despite his tall height. One of his battles caused his hair to turn white over a three-day period when he was younger. This is why his eyebrows are black, which is the color his hair used to be.
26. Atsushi Nakajima
In the Bungou Stray Dogs anime and manga series, Atsushi Nakajima is a member of the Armed Detective Agency who possesses a unique ability to transform into a white tiger with incredible healing powers. However, he struggles to control this ability initially.
Atsushi has light gray hair, pale skin, and an average build. He has had a difficult past that still haunts him, causing him to have nightmares and flashbacks that interfere with his daily life. He suffers from low self-esteem and is quite naïve, making him feel helpless when faced with dangerous situations at first.
25. Inuyasha
Inuyasha is the central character of the InuYasha manga series and its anime adaptation. He is a half-demon, born from the union of a demon father and a human mother, and has striking white hair. In an attempt to acquire the powerful Shikon Jewel, he was bound to a sacred tree by a priestess named Kikyō. Inuyasha believed that the Jewel could transform him into a full-fledged demon, but his plan was thwarted when the Jewel was shattered into numerous fragments. Kagome Higurashi, Kikyō’s modern-day reincarnation, inadvertently freed him from the spell. The two then joined forces to locate all of the Jewel’s pieces scattered throughout Feudal Japan before they could be seized by evildoers. Despite their initial reluctance, they worked together as a team, at the behest of Kaede, to recover the powerful Jewel.
24. Juuzou Suzuya
Among the most reckless anime boys is Juuzou Suzuya from the Tokyo Ghoul anime series. He is portrayed as a Ghoul detective with white hair and dark red eyes who, for the most part, looks like a Yandere character.
His character’s design features a little red x-shaped thread on his right eye, there are also some below his lip and on his neck, as well as more around his right arm and hand, and that is what makes him look scary and dangerous. He’s most known to many as Rei Suzuya.
He was initially thought of by many as female because of his exterior appearance, but he’s actually a boy. Fans are still confused about this aspect, though. He was eager to engage any opponent, no matter how deadly they were, due to his absence of emotional understanding. Initially, he expressed no empathy and had no understanding of other people’s feelings.
23. Toshiro Hitsugaya
In Bleach, Toshiro is a handsome anime boy with white hair, blue eyes, and pale skin. He’s the youngest captain in Soul Society and the leader of the 10th Division. Toshiro was born into a noble family with the blood of a famous clan flowing in his veins. He became Shinigami at age 10 and later rose to become the youngest captain in Soul Society. Moreover, he dislikes childish things but also dislikes being referred to as a youngster, such as when someone compares him to an elementary school guy. He also dislikes summertime and hot climate in general.
22. Inumaki Toge
The next best anime boy with silver hair is Toge Inumaki, who plays a major supporting character in The Jujutsu Kaisen series, and he is one of the primary characters in its movie, Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Jujutsu High. He is an Inumaki clan direct descendant who has acquired the clan’s cursed speech, with which he has formed his own special speech pattern to prevent cursing others.
Toge is a skinny boy with white skin, and straight mid-length hair. Toge trains with a zipped-up black button-down shirt from under a white short-sleeved shirt, sports trousers, and sneakers. Our male character prefers not to talk normally in order to shield others against his cursed speech. His first looks lead others to assume he is a silent, cold, and isolated guy.
21. Yashiro Isana
Yashiro Isana the protagonist of the K anime series, is a cute boy with an average build and height, as well as disheveled white hair and light brown eyes. He used to be a researcher named Adolf K. Weismann in Germany. He conducted experiments on the Dresden Slate, but was eventually expelled from his body by the Colorless King. Since then, he has taken over the body of a Japanese male teenager, but has lost his memory and now goes by the name Yashiro Isana.
20. Scar
Among the best male characters with white hair is Scar, a significant villain in the famous Fullmetal Alchemist anime and manga series. He is a troubled loner. His right arm belongs to his elder brother, not to him. His elder brother was obsessed with acquiring the Philosopher’s Stone and had tattoos all over his body to prove it.
Scar, as an Ishvalan native, has the black skin and characteristic crimson eyes of his race. His hair is white, and he is pretty tall with a strong frame. Despite the fact that his crimes counter many of his religion’s principles, he portrays himself as a wrath instrument and vents his rage on State Alchemists.
19. Allen Walker
Allen Walker is the protagonist of the popular anime series D.Gray-man. As a former Exorcist and member of the European Branch of the Black Order, Allen has had a lot of experience fighting against the darkness of the world. He was raised by Mana Walker and trained by Cross Marian. Allen has a lean, muscular build and is of average height for his age. Despite his youth, his body is covered in scars from his battles. He has medium-length hair that was originally gray but has since grown white, as well as striking silver/gray eyes and pale skin.
18. Tobirama Senju
Talking about the best anime characters without mentioning Tobirama, would be a shame! This man was a part of the Senju clan, which was pivotal in the founding of Konoha by building the first shinobi village. Senju had a light complexion, white unkempt hair, and dark-colored eyes. He got three red marks on his face, one beneath each eye and another on his chin. He fought in blue armor with a striking white fur collar above a plain black outfit.
This happened with his older brother and the Uchiha clan too. After his brother died, he went as far as to become Second Hokage – Nidaime Hokage. He was very cool and calm, barely getting worked up or responding emotionally, despite the fact that his statements may come out as unpleasant or disrespectful. Despite being an introverted leader, Tobirama cares deeply for the village and its inhabitants, and no one more so than his younger brother, Hashirama.
17. Accelerator
One of the most iconic white-haired anime characters is Accelerator, the powerful psychic and main protagonist of Toaru Kagaku no Accelerator. His true identity remains a mystery, but he recalls his surname as being composed of two characters, and his given name having three. Although he initially appears as an antagonist in the third light novel, he later becomes a main character and the lead of the science side in the Toaru Majutsu no Index series. Accelerator is known for his sadistic personality and possesses the unique ability of Vector Change, a form of telekinesis that allows him to manipulate the direction and magnitude of anything he touches.
16. Shougo Makishima
Shogo Makishima is the villain of the first season of the anime series PsychoPass. His objective is to free Japanese society from the Sibyl System, which he believes is transforming people into unthinking machines. He is a humanist with a dark side, fascinated by the worst aspects of human nature and unconcerned about causing others pain. Makishima has a talent for manipulating people, and his charismatic personality and gift for persuasive speech allow him to easily convince others to do his bidding. He has an average height and a slender, athletic build, and his white hair and amber-colored eyes give him a distinct appearance, making him one of the hottest anime guys of all time.
15. Licht Bach
Licht Bach, also known by his real name Sakai Rihito, is a white-haired male protagonist in the anime series Plunderer. As one of the 7 Legendary Red Barons, he is referred to as the “Flash Baron” for his incredible speed and agility. Despite his status as a powerful fighter, Licht is initially portrayed as a carefree and flirtatious character who enjoys teasing others. However, as the series progresses, it becomes apparent that he has a deeper, more serious side and is an overpowered character, who is fiercely protective of his friends.
14. Archer
Archer’s real name is EMIYA and he was summoned by Rin Tohsaka to participate in the Fifth Holy Grail War in Fate/stay night anime series. He also appears in Fate/Grand Order sequel as a servant to assist Ritsuka Fujimaru during Grand Orders. Archer has a unique appearance, with short white hair styled backwards, gray eyes, and tanned skin. What sets him apart is his complex personality. On one hand, he is cynical and nihilistic, but on the other hand, he is fiercely loyal and protective, even showing a childlike side that makes him endearing. He may not tell outright lies, but he is not always forthcoming with the truth and keeps some secrets close to his chest.
13. Soul Evans
The white-haired guy Soul Evans from the Soul Eater anime series comes from a family of renowned musicians. He later discovered that he possessed the unique ability to transform into a demon scythe, which led him to enroll in the Death Weapon Meister Academy. There, he partnered up with Maka Albarn, who became his scythe-meister. Soul has striking white hair and deep red eyes, and his face usually sports a lazy and uninterested expression. At the beginning of the series, Soul tries to emulate a “cool” demeanor, and he appears apathetic and laid-back, often in sharp contrast to the more reserved and focused Maka.
12. Decim
Decim is a character from the anime series Death Parade, and he works as a bartender at Quindecim. He is responsible for judging the souls of the dead, and decides whether they will be reincarnated or sent to The Void. Decim is tall and slender, with a pale complexion, bright blue eyes, and messy white hair. He is usually very serious and emotionless when doing his job, but can be surprised by unexpected events. Decim prefers to remain detached and avoid getting personally involved. He is proud of his role as an arbiter and treats all guests with respect, particularly those who have lived fulfilling lives.
11. Ginko
Ginko, the protagonist of Mushishi anime series, is a man with white hair and an attractive face. He works as a mushishi, traveling to different places to study mushi and help those affected by them.
Ginko is a unique individual who seems to attract mushi, which is why he is always on the move. He avoids staying in one place for too long, as it can attract dangerous amounts of mushi. Ginko also has a habit of smoking to keep the mushi at bay.
Despite his laid-back demeanor, Ginko takes his job seriously and will go to great lengths to protect people from the harm caused by mushi. He emphasizes that mushi are not evil, but rather an essential part of nature trying to survive like any other living creature.
10. Shouto Todoroki
Shouto Todoroki from My Hero Academia is truly one of the most loved and cutest anime boys with white hair of all time. Todoroki’s powers involve controlling heat by generating ice from his left side, which he also uses to cover up the scars on the right side of his body that he got when he was young. He is a tall-growing and muscular guy. He has long hair that doesn’t reach his neck, and he wears bangs that are divided twice to keep his eyesight clear.
His hair is evenly separated into two color combinations: white on the right side and red on the left. This is due to his inherited family genes. Moreover, he has heterochromia iridium, which allows his left eye’s iris to be blue and his right to be a brown-dark gray. Our protagonist had a chilly, distant disposition at first, owing to his traumatic background and difficult family situation. Shoto, who was focused and unemotional, preferred to remain to himself rather than interact with others.
9. Garou
Garou is a character in the anime series One Punch Man who is depicted as a young, silver-haired boy with sharp facial features and yellow eyes. He is actually a villain in the series and is known for his exceptional martial arts skills. He refers to himself as the “Hero Hunter” and is a major enemy of both the Hero Association and the Monster Association. Garou was once a student of Bang’s dojo but was expelled for going on a destructive rampage. Due to his fascination with monsters, he is often referred to as the “Human Monster.” The Hero Association views him as a serious threat to their organization, despite being human.
8. Griffith
Moving on to other popular male characters with white or silver hair, we have Griffith, a fictional character and the primary antagonist in the anime and manga series Berserk. He is a charismatic and skilled leader of the mercenary group called the Band of the Hawk. Griffith’s good looks and prowess with a sword make him and his band appear invincible, which led to him gaining the favor of the Midland King during the century-long war with the Empire of Chuder.
7. Jiraiya
Jiraiya is a well-known character from the Naruto series, where he is part of Konohagakure’s legendary Sannin. He was a tall and strong man with fair skin and long white spiky hair. He is known for being a hermit with exceptional ninja skills and a somewhat perverted personality. Jiraiya was constantly seeking knowledge to help not only his friends but also the world at large. He even wrote a number of novels during his travels. In the end, Jiraiya’s legacy was passed on to his godson and final student, Naruto Uzumaki.
6. Gintoki Sakata
From the beloved Gintama series, we have the white-haired samurai Gintoki Sakata, a warrior who due to his dark past has gained the title “White Demon” labeled as a merciless swordsman.
In the present time of the series, he lives in the modern era and doesn’t have to be a Samurai anymore, because it is now banned. So he does odd jobs to repay his debt and fulfill his needs. Gintoki has silver hair which he claims is the reason why girls don’t pay him much attention.
5. Tengen Uzui
Among the most powerful anime guys with white hair is Tengen Uzui from Demon Slayer. He is the greatest Hashira you will ever see. His first objective is to slay plenty of demons possible in an unimaginable way.
He has brilliant white hair that he usually wears in braids behind an elegant headpiece adorned with huge jewels. Uzui is one of the Hashira members of the Demon Slayer Corps, known for his power and skill. He’s been shown to be very physically skilled. He’s second in strength to only Kagari but is much faster than her.
4. Kakashi Hatake
Another iconic character from Naruto is Kakashi Hatake, a popular white-haired male character, white unmatched powers, and charisma. Kakashi is a skilled ninja, who has the power to use ninjutsu and Genjutsu. He wears a mask that covers his entire face except for his right eye. He is also called the perfect copy ninja, due to his right eye power. Furthermore, he was trained by the 4th Hokage. Due to losing his teammates when he was young, he can be merciless to his opponents, but he cares deeply for his students.
3. Ken Kaneki
Kaneki is one of the male anime characters with white hair from the Tokyo Ghoul anime series. Also, he was at first shown to have black hair, pale skin, and dark brown eyes. He was a humble and quiet guy, and Hide was his one close friend. Kaneki spent the majority of his time learning and reading books, particularly novels. He was incredibly kind and seemed to be cheerful most of the time. However, after transforming into a ghoul, his hair turns white, and his demeanor shifts. He quickly progresses from a bashful boy to a powerful bloodthirsty Ghoul.
2. Killua Zoldyck
Killua needs no introduction! He is among the most famous white-haired anime guys and has a large fanbase all over the world. He is one of the most memorable and powerful characters from the Hunter X Hunter series. He’s born into a family of assassins but rebels against them and escapes to become a hunter, which develops him into developing his own way of life. More importantly, he forms an awesome friendship with Gon to create the center of both arcs.
1. Gojo Satoru
Coming to the end of our list, we have the special, strongest, and most famous character in the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series Gojo Satoru. Gojo Satoru may be the strongest one in our list of anime boys with white hair, yet his powers still can’t be fully measured but he is definitely powerful.
Gojo is a strong man with long upward-styled hair and a cover hiding his glowing blue eyes. Besides his masked eyes, he also puts on glasses and styles his hair down. Gojo likes playing pranks on classmates because he doesn’t have any friends his age. However, there is one exception called Nanami Kento (his only friend) whom he often bothers with these jokes.
