Mohsin Lag
Who are the coolest anime boys of all time?
Well, there are a number of anime series with cool boys as their main characters. Let’s take a look at some of the coolest guys in anime.
Well, In recent years, anime has become extremely amplified through platforms such as Netflix and Crunchyroll. There are now more than one hundred channels on YouTube exclusively for anime videos.
Boys in anime are a staple in these types of shows, and it can be difficult to pick just one favorite from all the greats. This will be an ever-changing list, as new male leads are always cropping up to take the spot of the coolest boy in anime history.
Now, it’s the right time for anime boys to be counted-down. Let our list starts!!
28. Hachiman Hikigaya
First on the list of the coolest anime boys ever, is Hachiman Hikigaya, the main male character of the My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU anime series. It is one of the best slice-of-life animes, and it centers around Hachiman Hikigaya, who has been described as antisocial, pessimistic, and misanthropic.
Hachiman has tough times with social interactions with others as he does not believe in “good intentions”. He is among the silent types of anime boys that doesn’t see any worth in interacting with those around him and sees himself as someone who can only do things alone.
27. Haruka Nanase
From the anime Free! Comes to the cool and sexy anime male protagonist Haruka, a type of a hot guy who swims in the sea of his own future, unafraid of whatever might be ahead. He is fierce yet gentle, always looking to protect those he loves. Haruka has a wild heart and a questing mind.
He is a leader, not a follower. He is an athlete with endless stamina and an unquenchable thirst for life. Haruka is as brave as they come, and there’s nothing he can’t do if he puts his mind to it!
26. Toru Oikawa
Oikawa with his brown hair, pretty eyes, and hot body is among the most handsome anime boys in history. He is a badass male character in the sports anime series Haikyuu. He is a regular on the boys’ volleyball team and has been noted to be one of the best volleyball players in Japan in the series.
Kageyama had Oikawa as his senpai when they were at Kitagawa Daiichi. Oikawa is a very talented setter and volleyball player who also has a bad attitude. Above all, he’s always making cheerful remarks that are followed up by something serious.
Oikawa may not always act the smartest or the most mature, but he’s very intelligent and cunning. He’s so smart that his own teammates say they don’t want to hang out with him because he’ll venture into their weaknesses.
25. Kirito
Kirito is the cool main male protagonist of the light novel series Sword Art Online. In the year 2022, he was a beta tester for a new game called Sword Art Online. In which the player would be completely immersed in the game world.
The game was launched and Kirito was one of the many players that logged on to explore this fantasy world, he is so cute, attractive, and overpowered. and that’s the reason why the prettiest Asuna had fallen in love with him.
24. Natsu Dragneel
Natsu Dragneel is the main protagonist of Fairy Tail anime and manga series, he is a badass, cool, and powerful anime boy, known as the “Salamander” the most powerful dragon slayer.
Natsu was raised by a dragon, so he understands their language. And to acknowledge his power, he was given fire-eating magic.
23. L Lawliet
Undoubtedly, the genius L Lawlett from The Death Note series, is among the ultimate greatest and coolest anime boys of all time that steals hearts. He has dark hair, and wide open eyes, while he is so mysterious and has a very strong personality. I’m not sure what it is about him, but you just cannot help but love him. He’s very natural and has a way of capturing your attention.
22. Naruto Uzumaki
With beautiful Aesthetics in his character design, Naruto is the main male protagonist of the Naruto anime series. He is kindhearted and cares deeply for his friends, and will go to great lengths to protect them. The hero of Konoha, and his story toward becoming a respected ninja makes him among the most coolest anime bys of all time. He has one goal in mind, which is to become Hokage, the leader of his village.
21. Edward Elric
Edward Elric is the cool main boy in the anime series Fullmetal Alchemist. Edward and his brother Alphonse were trying to bring their mother back to life through alchemy, but some of the transmutations went wrong and they lost their bodies. The power of alchemy helped them get new ones, but a bit too big for their own good.
Edward Elric is a great example of an industrious person who never stops until he gets what he wants. He will do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means breaking a few rules along the way!
20. Karma Akabane
Karma Akabane is one of the most popular and iconic male characters in the Assassination Classroom series. He looks so cool, beautiful, and badass, being an anti-hero character really suits him well, and although he doesn’t make an appearance in the anime till episode five, he still shows up and delivers some of his signature sarcasm.
Karma’s motives are unclear for most of the story, but it becomes apparent that he is a cold-hearted anime boy and his intentions are to help Nagisa Shiota escape from Koro-sensei’s clutches by assassinating him instead.
19. Kaneki Ken
The next cool boy we have is Ken Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul. His story has fascinated many people. His appearance, personality, and background are some of the reasons why he’s considered one of the best and charming anime boys of all time.
In Tokyo Ghoul, Kaneki is a shy boy who loves books, especially parfaits. His life takes a drastic turn when he’s kidnapped by ghouls, who turn him into one of them by eating part of his body. He struggles to adapt to this new life and embarks on a quest to learn more about ghouls. Along the way, he meets Touka Kirishima, who offers to help him adjust to being a ghoul on the condition that he doesn’t harm humans anymore.
18. Ayanokoji Kiyotaka
Well, Ayanokoji is considered one of the coolest and badass anime guys of all time. There are many reasons why people think Ayanokoji is a standout character. For starters, he is an introverted, soft-spoken student and for those who can sympathize with socially awkward characters, he can be appealing.
Furthermore, he’s always seen wearing a shirt and tie to school despite being in high school and doesn’t socialize with other students because he’d rather be on his own.
17. Trafalgar Law
Trafalgar D Law is one of the most iconic characters in The One Piece anime and manga series. His character design and personality have been appreciated by fans and critics. He’s a pirate guy, but he has also done some good deeds.
This cool fictional character was created by Oda Eiichiro in 1997 as a one-time antagonist for protagonist Monkey D. Luffy. He is the captain of the Heart Pirates, who are pirates that are allied with Luffy’s Straw Hat Pirate crew,
16. Izaya Orihara
From Durarara, Izaya is a sadistic criminal, cool, and bad anime boy, who have captured the hearts of many female anime fans. He is deeply involved in the underground world of information brokers and is a genius and a hacker who can manipulate computers to do his bidding.
Furthermore, Izaya is also a skilled martial artist, the leader of the information brokers guild, and a schemer, who always comes up with nefarious plans that will cause chaos in the city of Ikebukuro.
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15. Zoro Roronoa
Zoro is among the most powerful and coolest anime boys in history. He is a skilled badass, overpowered anime swordsman from the Straw Hat Pirates, also known as “Pirate Hunter” Zoro, is one of the world’s most powerful pirates and marines in One Piece and is considered to be one of the series’ protagonists as he fights alongside Luffy against their common enemies such as Gild Tesoro and Kaido.
Roronoa has an affinity for three particular types of swords: Wado Ichimonji or Wado Ichimonji Yaki Oni: A sword with an unusual tapered blade that seems to be made for slashing rather than stabbing. It can cut through steel-like paper with little effort. The blade’s cutting power is so great that it can cut iron in half with just one hit.
14. Shinya Kogame
Psycho-Pass is an anime series with an interesting twist. The world they live in is a utopian society but it’s not as perfect as it seems. Shinya Kogame is a handsome anime male character, as a member of the police force that hunts down criminals with the help of Dominator guns that can read people’s minds and judge if they’re about to commit a crime. Shinya Kogame has been trained to be neutral to emotion, which he does successfully until he meets Akane Tsunemori, the main protagonist in Psycho-Pass.
13. Killua Zoldyck
Killua Zoldyck is a cool male protagonist from Hunter x Hunter. He is emotionally strong, intelligent, and powerful. He has been one of my favorite anime boys of all time since I watched the hunter x hunter series. He has been through a lot of struggles and that leads to his emotional intelligence as he should constantly deal with being upset or angry. Killua is a strong fighter because he was born into the house of assassins and raised with fighting in mind.
12. Gintoki Sakata
A samurai, a Yorozuya, and a cool guy who can’t turn his back on anyone. Gintoki Sakata from Gintama sereies, is a good-looking anime boy with a pretty face, and white hair.
He is so powerful, and caring man who was simply born on the wrong side of the tracks. Whether he’s going up against a giant warlord or simply dealing with the antics of the citizens of Edo, it is his duty to lay his life on the line for justice.
11. Kuroko Tetsuya
Kuroko Tetsuya is a cool boy character from the popular manga and anime series titled “Kuroko no Basuke” – which translates to “the Basketball Which Kuroko Plays.” He is a junior-high-school student and the protagonist of the series.
He has special abilities, such as being able to steal other players’ moves or to pass without looking at the ball. His signature move is called “The Ignite Pass” which allows him to shoot from very long distances.
10. Portgas D Ace
This section will talk about the character of Portgas D. Ace in One Piece and why he is one of the best anime boys ever seen in history. The first thing about Portgas D. Ace that makes him one of the best is his personality. He has a very friendly and kind personality which makes him likable to everyone.
He also has a sense of justice as he feels like he needs to always do the right thing no matter what it costs him personally, whether that means doing something easy or difficult. This is also shown in how much he cares for other people, especially his friends and family members who mean everything to him.
9. Sasuke Uchiha
Sasuke is an obvious choice for this list of the best and hottest anime boys. He’s probably the most popular anime boy in the world and for good reason. He’s beautiful, powerful, and badass.
Uchiha Sasuke is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Naruto. He’s one of the lead protagonists in the story, who initially fights with Naruto to achieve peace before trying to achieve it on his own.
8. Ichigo Kurosaki
Bleach’s Ichigo Kurosaki is a high school student in Karakura Town. He is a shinigami ( death god ) who can see spirits and has black hair with red streaks. Ichigo’s life changes when he meets Kisuke Urahara, the owner of the Urahara Shop. Urahara tells Ichigo that he is a shinigami and that his soul was present the day Ichigo was born and had therefore placed a “death curse” on him that would cause him to turn into a badass soul reaper.
7. Light Yagami
He is a cool teenager who goes by the alias “Kira” and wields a death note’s power which he uses to kill people he deems to be criminals and who are not punished by the law.
Light Yagami from Death Note series is one of those famous anime boys who has been praised for his intelligence, strategic planning, analytical skills, and detective skills.
6. Sebastian Michaelis
Sebastian is a coold demon character from the series Black Butler, that was created by the artist Yana Toboso. He is portrayed as a demon who assissts and serves his human master Ciel Phantomhive with his demonic powers.
Sebastian’s demon-form character has been very well received by the media because of his popularity in both the anime and manga series as well as in the TV series, Black Butler.
5. Levi
Captain Levi from Attack On Titan is among the most talked about anime boys of all time. In the series, he is portrayed as the commander of the Survey Corps and a member of the Special Operations Squad. He is one of the most powerful human characters in the series.
Levi is a stoic, composed individual who rarely shows any sign of emotion at all, which is what makes his occasional outbursts so significant. He is so cool, and does not care about what other people think of him or about what happens to him and would rather do what he feels is right,
4. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is a fictional character from the Japanese animated series Bleach. He is a pretty good-looking anime boy with light blue hair and beautiful eyes that have blue/green lines below them. Although he is blunt, rude, and quite sadistic, he is still a high-ranking officer in the 13th Division of the Gotei 13 and one of Sosuke Aizen’s most powerful and coolest subordinates. He was introduced early in the story, soon after Ichigo Kurosaki gained his Soul Reaper powers. After Aizen was defeated, GRIMMJOW became an ally to Ichigo and his friends.
3. Yato
Yato is among the most overpowered and cutest anime boys of all time, he is a cool character from the manga and anime Noragami. He is a lord of calamity and was once feared for his powers. He tries to earn money by charging his clients in exchange for solving problems. The Lord Yato has a complicated past. He comes off as impulsive and violent, but on the inside, he is actually kindhearted, well-meaning, and always tries to do what he thinks is right.
The first thing that comes to mind about him is his personality. His personality changes according to his moods. Usually, he has a calm demeanor but if you get on his bad side, you will feel it too because he possesses great power and intellect as well as being able to make things happen quickly.
2. Lelouch Lamperouge
Lelouch Lamperouge is a fictional character with dark features from the Code Geass series. He is the protagonist of Code Geass and provides a way for viewers to relate to him and explore the themes of the show.
Lelouch Lamperouge’s character has been praised by critics and fans alike for his depth, his personal motivations, and how realistic he was. His intelligence, charisma, and ideals are beloved by many who see him as an icon of rebellion against an unjust empire.
Code Geass’ Lelouch Lamperouge is known as one of the best anime boys ever created.
1. Tatsuya Shiba
Shiba Tatsuya is the older brother of Miyuki Shiba. He is also the first male student to be admitted to the 106th class of the National Magic University Affiliated First High School. Tatsuya Shiba is a prodigy who excels in all aspects: academics, sports, and military arts. He is a genius magician with an IQ of 318, ranking him as the second most intelligent person in the academy. He’s a pretty cool anime boy, powerful, intelligent, badass, and polite, and all girls dream to have him as a boyfriend/husband.
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