The first thing that comes to mind when we think of anime is why anime characters are so popular. One of the main reasons for this popularity is the uniqueness that these anime characters possess. Unusual hair colors are essential in distinguishing an anime character from other cartoon characters. However, anime characters with white hair are a rare occurrence in the world of anime. You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for male and female white-haired anime characters. We’ve compiled a list of iconic male and female characters who possess this characteristic.
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Top Anime Characters With White Hair
Satoru Gojo —— Jujutsu Kaisen (呪術廻戦)
There is a reason why we’re putting him first on this list.
Not only is Gojo simp worthy, but he is also a powerful character in terms of his appearance and demeanor and his exceptional skills as a jujutsu sorcerer. Satoru Gojo is one of the main characters in the Jujutsu Kaisen series. He is a special-grade jujutsu sorcerer widely recognized as the world’s strongest sorcerer. Moreover, he is a tall man and is very attractive to many. Gojo has white hair that is frequently spiked up, but he lets it down when dressed more casually. Gojo has bright blue eyes usually hidden behind his signature black blindfold or a pair of dark sunglasses.
Rumi Usagiyama —— My Hero Academia ( 僕のヒーローアカデミア)
Rumi is a well-known character in the My Hero Academia franchise; she is a pro hero who is strong and always speaks her mind. She demonstrates her fearlessness and independence as a hero by freely traveling Japan and boldly confronting any villain she encounters. Rumi has an athletic build with muscular arms and legs and is slightly shorter than average height.
Rumi has dark skin, slightly inwardly tilted red eyes, long eyelashes, and straight white hair that used to reach past her waist but was later cut short. She has an adorable pair of long white rabbit ears that point upwards with a slight crook on her head. She also has a white round tail, giving her overall design a distinct resemblance to an albino rabbit.
Noelle Silva —— Black Clover (ブラッククローバー)
Noelle Silva is a noblewoman and the second daughter of House Silva, one of the Clover Kingdom’s royal families. She is also a Black Bull and Royal Knights squad 3rd Class Junior Magic Knight. Noelle, a 15-year-old girl, has a slim build and pink eyes. Her long, silver/white-colored hair is usually tied in pigtails, and her center bangs fall over her brow. She also has purple stud earrings with a cross flory fitchy shape and a silver bracelet on her left wrist.
Ken Kaneki —— Tokyo Ghoul ( 東京喰種 トーキョーグール)
Who hasn’t heard of the famous one-eyed ghoul ken kaneki?
He is the leading character of Tokyo Ghoul and Tokyo Ghoul. He was previously a human who was studying Japanese Literature at Kamii University and living an everyday life before having Rize’s kakuhou transplanted into him and becoming a One-Eyed Ghoul. Kaneki had the same characteristics as a child that he now has as an adult.
Kaneki was a skinny young man with little to no athletic background who preferred to read books as a typical university student. He dresses casually in his spare time. His ghoul mask looks like a leather gimp mask with an eye patch. It has a lipless mouth with large, gnashing teeth, similar to a restrained asylum monster. The bolts protruding from his neck and the fact that he is an artificial ghoul give him a Frankenstein-like appearance.
Yamori tortured him for ten days, causing his hair to turn white and his nails to turn black due to the intense stress, anxiety, and continuous bodily regeneration. He also started wearing a form-fitting black outfit when he planned to fight as a ghoul, both for intimidation and practicality.
Nao Tomori —— Charlotte
Nao Tomori is the president of the Hoshinoumi Academy Student Council. She is a first-year student. Nao frequently records her abilities on a camcorder. She works extremely hard. This young lady enjoys spending time with children. She has blonde medium-length white hair that she wears in two tails most of the time. Nao is mostly seen in the school uniform, consisting of a maroon skirt, a white shirt, and a red blazer. In addition, she is dressed in knee-length socks and brown shoes.
Mirajane Strauss —— Fairy Tail (フェアリーテイル)
In the Fairy Tail Guild, Mirajane is an S-Class Mage. As a model, she was frequently featured in Sorcerer Magazine. Elfman and Lisanna are her two sisters. She is of normal height but has a thin figure. Her long white hair, which has two front bangs, gives her a lovely appearance. Her hair is combed back into a short ponytail. Her most common outfit is an ankle-length maroon-colored sleeveless dress, and she is noted for her lovely, curvaceous form.
Seitenshi —— Black Bullet (ブラック・ブレット黒の銃弾)
Seitenshi is the governor of Tokyo in Japan. She issues directives to the Civil Security Corporation. This young, beautiful lady can maintain her cool in almost any situation. She has a pure heart, and she gradually develops feelings for Rentarou. Her skin tone is light, and she has thin white brows and eyelashes. Her hair is a mess of white up to her neck. Whenever she appears, she is dressed in a fancy white gown. The dress has an opening near the thigh that exposes some of her legs. She usually wears a lovely white hat to cover her head.
Najenda —— Akame Ga Kill! (アカメが斬る!)
Najenda is the leader of the assassination organization Night Raid. She formerly served as the Empire’s General in the battle against the Ban Tribe. She is a female anime character with white hair and a boyish appearance. Her purple eyes complement her short white pixie hair. In a battle, she lost her right eye and covered it with an eyepatch. Metal makes up her right arm. She is mainly seen in a black suit that exposes a little of her cleavage.
Nate River —— Death Note (デスノート)
Nate River’s nickname, Near, became well-known. Despite his brilliance, Near is frequently chastised for his infantile behavior. He maintains his calm and collected demeanor even in the most critical situations. He is one of L’s successors. He spent his youth and adolescence in England’s Watari orphanage as an orphan. Near is a young, slender, fair-skinned man with a petite build, gray eyes, and short, shaggy platinum white hair that he frequently twirls around his fingers. He is only seen wearing a white pajama top with long sleeves and white pajama pants.
Near’s pants are light blue in the anime. Near is shown to have sharp bags under his eyes, slightly longer hair, and undergone a growth spurt in the Death Note One-Shot Special, which takes place three years after the end of the Kira case. He sits in a similar posture to L and is frequently seen with no expression.
Licht —— Plunderer (プランダラ)
Licht Bach, also known as Sakai Rihito, is the main male protagonist of Plunderer. He is the “Flash Baron,” one of the seven Legendary Red Barons. Licht is an extraterrestrial ruler of the Elf Tribe. He married Tetia, the sister of Lemiel Sivamillion Clover, a human. He lives his life with only one goal in mind: to keep the peace between humans and elves. Licht is a tall creature with a slim build. He has golden irises and wears his white hair in a braid. Licht’s artificial body has two tattoos: one is a diamond on his temple, and the other is vertical lines under his eyes on both cheeks.
Shiro —— No Game No Life: Zero ( ノーゲーム・ノーライフ ゼロ)
Shiro is Sora’s stepsister in the anime series ‘No Game No Life.’ Shiro’s mother married Sora’s father, and they became step-siblings. She is emotionless and a fantastic chess player. She is fluent in 18 languages and excels at chess. She is, therefore, brilliant. Her long white hair, which has several colored tints, gives her a cute appearance. Her skin is pale, and she has a slim build. Her favorite costume is an oversized purple sailor costume, which she wears with stockings that reach up to her thighs.
Neferpitou —— Hunter x Hunter (ハンターハンター)
Neferpitou is a member of the Chimera Ant King’s Royal Guard. It’s a chimera Ant, a cat-humanoid. The anime series has yet to reveal Neferpitou’s gender. It is a royal guard who is loyal to the king but despises the queen. It has white wavy hair on top of its head. Cat ears protrude from the head, and a tail protrudes from the body. Neferpitou typically dresses in a blue overcoat, shorts, and long orange socks with black stripes. The outfit also includes a pair of blue shoes.
Byakuya Ishigami —— Dr Stone (ドクターストーン)
Senku Ishigami has been adopted by Byakuya Ishigami. He was an astronaut and a member of the International Space Station when Earth experienced mass petrification. His hair and beard are both white. His eyes, like Senku’s, are brown. He is usually seen wearing a white astronaut suit with blue borders.
Kakashi Hatake —— Naruto shippuden (ナルト 疾風伝)
Kakashi Is one of the very few ninja anime characters having white hair in the anime world. Kakashi believes that teamwork is the key to mission success. He was appointed the Sixth Hokage of Konoha after the Fourth Shinobi World War ended. He has a striking resemblance to his father, and other characters frequently mistake him for him. Kakashi wears a mask that conceals most of his face, revealing only his dark grey eyes and white hair. He mostly wears a flak jacket over a long-sleeved shirt, with dark blue pants underneath. Aside from that, he has been seen in a variety of outfits.
Emilia —— Re: Zero − Starting Life in Another World ( Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活)
Emilia is one of the terrifying white-haired anime characters. She is half-elf and half-human, and her ambition is to become King of the Royal Section of the Dragon Kingdom of Legnica. She is a high-energy person who does not rely on others for anything. Emilia appears to be in her teen years, but her exact age is unknown. She usually wears a white and purple outfit. Her hair is white and long. Her intimidating appearance is heightened by her glowing purple eyes.
Juuzou Suzuya —— Tokyo Ghoul ( 東京喰種 トーキョーグール)
Juuzou Suzuya is a Ghoul Investigator of the Special Class. He used to go by the name Rei Suzuya. He was initially partnered with Yukinori Shinohara, and he is now the leader of the Suzuya Squad. This young man has pale skin and white hair that reaches his shoulder. He keeps his hair in place with a red hairpin. Juuzou’s irises are bright red. He’s dressed in a white suit with red polka-dot suspenders. He also prefers to wear black pants and red slippers.
Elizabeth Liones —— The Seven Deadly Sins (七つの大罪)
Elizabeth is thought to be a reincarnation of the Goddess Elizabeth. Meliodas is the name of her lover. The king of the Kingdom of Liones, Bartra Liones, adopted her, and she became the kingdom’s princess. She was the captain of the Seven Deadly Sins squad. Even during the war, she is gentle and takes a peaceful approach. Elizabeth has a lovely, curvy body with a large bust. Her skin tone is light. Her long white hair, which hung down to her waist, nearly obscured her right eye. She is currently dressed in a blue backless shirt with a white necktie. She also wears a white mini skirt and black heels.
Aru Akise —— Future Diary ( 未来日記)
Aru is an ambitious anime character with white hair who aspires to be a detective when he grows up. Yukiteru Amano is his closest companion. He possesses all of the skills required to become a detective. He is a natural socializer. Aru has white hair and reddish-pink irises in his small eyes. His favorite outfit is a blue jacket over a white shirt. He’s dressed in grey pants and black shoes. His outfit also includes a black tie.
Killua Zoldyck —— Hunter x Hunter (ハンターハンター)
Killua Zoldyck is the 3rd child of Silva and Kikyo Zoldyck and the heir to the Zoldyck Family until he runs away and becomes a Rookie Hunter. He is the best friend of the series’ protagonist, Gon Freecss. He has a keen intellect. He has a youthful appearance and usually dresses in baggy clothes. He feels most at ease in a turtleneck and shorts that reach his knees. He has long, unkempt, spiky white hair on top of his head.
Decim —— Death Parade (デス・パレード)
Decim is one of the most enigmatic white-haired anime characters. He is dedicated to his work. His expression is devoid of emotion. To conceal his identity as the acting judge, Decim works as a bartender. He gives instructions for a game that is played by those who died at the same time. He is a tall and slim man with pale skin. Decim wears his white hair messy, which almost wholly conceals his blue eyes. He dresses as a bartender in a white full-sleeve shirt, a black waistcoat, and a red bow tie. He usually wears black pants and black shoes under that.
Norman —— The Promised Neverland (約束のネバーランド)
Norman is one of the most intelligent white-haired anime characters. He is best known as a deuteragonist in the popular manga and anime series “The Promised Neverland.” Norman’s intelligence is unrivaled, and he is regarded as a math prodigy. He grew up in an orphanage and lives in Grace Field. Norman’s short white hair is parted on the left side. He has thick brows that cover his blue eyes. His identification number can be found as a tattoo on the left side of the neck in Grace Field House, 22194. Norman is usually seen wearing his uniform, which consists of a white shirt, slacks, and shoes.
Index Librorum —— A Certain Magical Index (とある魔術の 禁書目録 インデックス)
Index, also known as Librorum Prohibitorum, is the main female protagonist of the Magic Side in the anime series ‘Toaru Majutsu no Index. Index’s memory serves as a container for 103000 grimoires. She is currently suffering from temporal memory loss. She is petite, but unlike most women, she has a flat chest. Her silver-white hair reaches all the way up to his thighs, and her pupils appear greenish. She mostly wears a nun’s robe with gold accents. The index walks with the assistance of a crutch.
Ja’far. Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic ( マギ)
Sinbad’s most trusted man is Ja’far. He is currently the chief of Sindria Trading Company, but he previously served as one of Sinbad’s eight generals in the kingdom. He prevents Sinbad from committing any wrongdoing, but when he is provoked, the world sees an entirely different side of him. Ja’far is of average height, and her pale skin is almost entirely hidden by the long drape he wears. He wears an Arabian keffiyeh on top of his head. Ja’far’s white hairs can be seen clearly from beneath the keffiyeh. He is always carrying his household vessel, Bararaq Sai.
Sui/Souta —— Darwin’s Game (ダーウィンズゲーム)
Sui is a member of the Sunset Ravens band. Inside her body is also the soul of her deceased brother, Souta. Depending on the situation, either her soul or her brother’s dominion over her body. Sui is a timid, kind girl who does not wish to harm anyone, but Souta is regressive, and vocal, and will kill anyone without hesitation. Her irises are indigo-colored, and her hair is white. She is frequently seen wearing a white hooded coat. Cat ears may be seen on the top of the hood. She’s also wearing black tights under her coat.
Misha Necron —— The Misfit Of Demon King Academy (魔王学院の不適合者)
Misha Necron possesses the ability to control all of the world’s demonic powers. She is a member of the Seven Elder Demon Emperors, alongside her twin sister Sasha. Misha is a lovely young lady. Her hair is short and white, and her bangs fall in front of her face. Misha’s eyes are more prominent than average, and they are blue. Her cheeks are always pink. She is dressed in the standard Demon King Academy uniform. She also wears a Hexagram badge, grey socks, and white shoes.
Yukichi Fukuzawa —— Bungo Stray Dogs (文豪ストレイドッグス)
In the Armed Detective Agency, Yukichi is the president. He is one of the most serious anime characters, with white hair and a stern expression on his face. His white hair reaches all the way to his shoulder. Yukichi has metallic blue eyes. As the organization’s president, she wears a green Yukata over a gold-bordered Kimono-style jacket called Haori. He puts on flat sandals, zori, and a pair of tabi to cover his feet.
Black Hanekawa —— Bakemonogatari ( 物語 )
When Tsubasa Hanekawa’s body is manifested by the abnormality known as Sawarineko in the Bakemonogatari anime series, she becomes Black Hanekawa. In comparison to Tsubasa, this alternate identity is entirely different. Black Hanekawa, in contrast to Tsubasa’s quiet nature, is exuberant and shameless, with a sharp tongue that she wields as a weapon. Tsubasa’s hair turns white, and her eyes turn golden when she undergoes the transition. Her complexion becomes pale, and she has cat ears. Instead of so many modifications, Hanekawa has a curvaceous physique and large breasts, just like Tsubasa. Tsubasa’s alter-ego wears far fewer clothes than Tsubasa and is mostly seen in Tsubasa’s undergarments, which she wore before the transition.
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki —— Naruto shippuden (ナルト 疾風伝)
Kaguya otsutsuki was the matriarch of a family that included her children Hagoromo and Hamura and was a member of the otsutsuki clan. Kaguya devoured the fruit of the God Tree long before the hidden villages were founded, during an era of perpetual battle, and became the first wielder of chakra on Earth before eventually combining with the tree to create the Ten-Tails. Kaguya had a light complexion and delicate facial features. Her white hair was incredibly long and sweeping (grey in the anime).
Kaguya had clear white eyes, and her brows were clipped short and round—a mark of nobility—and she wore a red lipstick hue on her lips. Her hair got even longer, trailing over the ground, and her fingernails grew long and dark when she ate the forbidden fruit in the anime. She developed two brown horns that protruded from her head, as well as a third eye in the center of her forehead. In the anime, she wore a high-collared him-kimono with a tomoe going down the center and corners of the gown and beautiful gold and purple lines.
Shoto Todoroki —— My Hero Academia ( 僕のヒーローアカデミア)
Although not all of shoto’s hair is white, we still wanted to include him on this list simply because he is cute. Shoto Todoroki, often known as Shoto, is one of the protagonists of the manga and anime series My Hero Academia. He studies in Class 1-A at U.A. High School, where he was accepted on the basis of official recommendations and is pursuing his dream of becoming a Pro Hero. He is the youngest son of the No. 1 (previously No. 2) Hero, Endeavour.
Shoto is a well-built young man who is relatively tall and muscular for his age. He has long hair that doesn’t reach his neck and wears bangs that are divided twice to keep his vision clear. His hair is evenly divided between two colors, white on his right side and blood red on his left, due to his Quirk’s odd coloring. He also has heterochromia iridium, which causes his left eye’s iris to appear turquoise, while his right eye’s iris is brownish and dark gray.
Inuyasha —— Inuyasha (犬夜叉)
Inuyasha is the main character of the InuYasha anime and manga series. He is the son of Izayoi, a human lady, and the Inu no Taisho, an extraordinarily powerful dog yokai. Inuyasha stands at 168 cm in height, with a slim, wiry build that conceals his immense strength. He possesses a thick mane of waist-length silver-white hair with short bangs, golden eyes with slit-like pupils, claws on each digit, and short fangs on his lips, just like his half-brother Sesshomaru.
Final Lines…
The creators of anime characters with white hair made every effort to make them attractive while designing them. Many people have been influenced by characters from the anime world throughout the years since its origin. Every character on this list is distinct in some aspect. We’ve attempted to summarise the main distinguishing qualities that distinguish these male and female anime characters. Any of these anime characters will be fun to sketch. So, what do you have to lose? Make a colorful anime figure on paper using your colors and brushes.