The Best Male Blonde Characters In Anime

Key Takeaways

• Anime characters can have unique hair colors, like blonde, adding to their appeal beyond just aesthetics.
• Male blonde anime characters often stand out due to their personalities and important roles in series.
• Characters like Loid Forger, Kei Tsukishima, and Katsuki Bakugo display diverse traits, growth, and skills.

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.

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.

Updated November 7, 2024 by Nadia Grace Mullings: Whether a flamboyant or timid personality, a main character or an underdog, anime has such a large and diverse number of characters that they each stand out. Because of the uniqueness they bring to the table, many have become very well-loved. The same goes for these male blonde anime characters, who each stand out in their respective series for these same reasons.

With the anticipated release of the second season of My Happy Marriage in early 2025, fans often admire a character like Lord Kudo for his heart of gold and how he supports Miyo despite his tough and cold exterior. Whether other male blonde anime characters are regular high school students or pirates, spies, and more, these guys often support the main cast or are themselves fantastic protagonists to root for.

1 Loid Forger

A Westalis Spy Who Wants To Maintain The Peace At All Costs

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.

2 Kento Nanami

A Jujutsu Sorcerer Who Uses The Ratio Technique

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.

3 Denki Kaminari

A U.A. Student Who Uses His Electricity Quirk To Great Effect

Given how powerful an electricity Quirk may be, Kaminari’s lack of screen time is downright criminal. He’s used mostly as a gag character during the events of My Hero Academia, with only the more recent seasons showing just how useful he can be once he gains control of his powers. Watching him get dizzy after a show of his power numerous times became frustrating after a point.

He’s forming a bond with Mina that’s brewing in the background, making this blonde male anime character even more compelling. With My Hero Academia barrelling towards its finale in the anime, fans are hoping that Kaminari gets to shine even brighter and show just how powerful his electricity Quirk can be when he takes things seriously.

4 Dio Brando

A Flamboyant Character That People Love To Hate

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.

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.

5 Zenitsu Agatsuma

A Timid, Underconfident Demon Slayer

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 the underconfident side of this demon slayer is done away with, 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.

6 Ryo Asuka

Akira’s Friend Who Turns Out To Be The Embodiment Of Satan

Devilman Crybaby is not a series for the faint of heart. The anime tackles many mature themes, and its depictions of gore and nudity are a bit much for some. The fact that the manga it’s based on is for shonen audiences is hard to believe.

However, behind the ultra-violence and disturbing scenes lies one of the most thought-provoking anime of all time. Christian imagery, mob mentality, and devious manipulation are a few of the many areas this game touches. Ryo Asuka is just one example, as he’s a teenage boy whose body has been taken over by Satan himself.

7 Kurapika

The Last Survivor Of The Kurta Clan

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.

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 Kei Tsukishima

A Talented Middle Blocker

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.

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.

The Only Son Of Thors Snorresson

Thorfinn, son of Thors, is the central protagonist of the popular series Vinland Saga. This blond-haired boy was once a gentle fellow, but after losing his father and being thrust onto the battlefield, his personality completely changed.

Thorfinn grew up to become a mercenary and joined up with Askeladd and his band in the hopes of one day being able to avenge his father, who was killed on the order of Askeladd. With his trusty knives and skilled tactics, Thorfinn grew up to become one of the strongest warriors in the show.

10 Armin Arlert

A Timid Yet Vital Tactician

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.

11 Katsuki Bakugo

Midoriya’s Former Bully And Current Rival

Katsugi Bakugo was introduced as the main rival for My Hero Academia‘s protagonist, Izuku Midoriya. Bakugo is known to have the worst temperament and is always lashing out at Midoriya and others. However, beneath his bad personality, lies a hero through and through, as Bakugo will do anything to save the people around him and live up to the name of his ideal All Might.

His quirk Explosion makes him one of the strongest heroes of class 1-A. Bakugo’s character received quite a bit of development and grew to become more understanding and caring, even if he often fails to show it.

12 Edward Elric

Strives To Make Amends For A Botched Resurrection Attempt

Edward Elric, known as the Full Metal Alchemist, is one of the main protagonists of the show Full Metal Alchemist. After losing his mother, Edward and his brother Alphonse tried their way with Alchemy to revive her. However, their meddling resulted in even more loss for the two young boys, as Alphonse lost his whole body, while Edward lost a few of his limbs.

Despite the tragedies in his life, Edward remained quite cheerful and headstrong. His command over alchemy soon earned him the rank of a state alchemist. Edward tried his best to take care of his little brother and promised him that he would fix their bodies.

13 Naruto

The Eponymous Protagonist

Naruto Uzumaki is the main protagonist of one of the most popular shonen series called Naruto. This yellow-haired ninja has come a long way and has been through so much. After being born, Naruto ended up losing both his parents in a dreadful attack on his village making him an orphan. He then grew up feeling like an outcast due to the Nine-Tailed Fox being sealed inside him.

Despite his early life adversities though, Naruto displayed a strong will and tried his best to make friends and enjoy life. After witnessing many losses and difficulties, Naruto eventually grew up to become one of the strongest shinobis around and earned the title of Hokage.

14 Kento Miura

Meddles In Other People’s Business

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.

15 All Might

Izuku Midoriya’s Mentor And Friend

Known as the “Symbol of Peace,” All Might is the world’s most famous superhero in My Hero Academia and Izuku “Deku” Midoriya’s childhood idol. Though he seems completely unstoppable, All Might holds a deep secret that only a few know about. His life-changing injuries mean he can’t sustain his super form for very long in a day. Thus, he begins My Hero Academia in search of someone who could eventually replace him one day as the new Symbol of Peace.

Deku’s heroics in trying to rescue his classmate and bully, Katsuki Bakugo, from a villain had a profound impact on All Might, prompting him to select Deku as the one to pass his Quirk, One For All, on to. All Might becomes the mentor and friend of Deku and watches over his growth in power throughout the series.

16 Sanji

“Black Leg” Sanji Has A Skill Set All His Own

One of anime’s most iconic blonde male characters, Sanji is a long-time member of the Straw Hat Pirates. Debuting in the “East Blue” Saga, Sanji meets Monkey D. Luffy and Co. when they arrive at the Baratie restaurant. Luffy witnesses Sanji’s unique skills both in combat, such as when a Marine captain insults his food, as well as cooking, and thus seeks to recruit Sanji for his fledgling pirate crew.

Sanji also has a good-natured side, such as when he gives a free meal to a man almost dying of hunger. Eventually, Sanji finally agrees to join Luffy’s crew as their cook, thus becoming their fifth, and one of their most powerful, members.

17 Lord Kudo

A Powerful Man With A Heart Of Gold

Lord Kiyoka Kudo is an army officer whom the protagonist of My Happy Marriage, Miyo, becomes engaged to. The general impression of Kudo, built up over time, is that he’s a very cold-hearted and ruthless person. However, Miyo gradually sees through to his true self, that he’s actually a very kind and caring individual, the nicest person she’s ever met.

Kudo seeks to get through to Miyo, knowing she’s come from an abusive family, and defend her from her father and stepmother. He even tries to force them to apologize for the way she was treated. Kudo treats Miyo with love, wanting to give her many gifts, though he knows this won’t mend the pain she’s been through.

18 Yatora Yaguchi (Blue Period)

An Aspiring Artist

• Release Date: Oct 2, 2021
• Genres: Drama (Genre)
• Studio: Seven Arcs
• Creator: Tsubasa Yamaguchi

Yatora Yaguchi begins the series Blue Period as a high schooler with no idea of what he wants to do in the future. He spends most of his time hanging with his friends on pub crawls, that is, until he meets art student Mori. Yatora is so captivated by her art and her approach to it, prompting him to look at the world differently, notice the colors and beauty around him, and take up art himself.

Blue Period follows Yatora’s journey from being someone labeled as a delinquent to learning how to become a great artist. Though his passion for art causes him a lot of stress, his fierce determination to succeed and get into Tokyo’s top art school is inspiring.