Updated December 10, 2022 by Ernie
In anime, many main characters are emotionless but have extraordinary skills, making them stronger than their more enthusiastic counterparts. Here, we have compiled a list of the top 17 anime main characters who are emotionless but still strong as hell.
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ANIME WITH A COLD MC THAT WE ALL FALL FOR
23. Noblesse
| Title | Noblesse |
| Author | Son Je-oh |
| Genre | Action, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Production I.G |
| Premiered | Oct 8, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 |
| Episode Count | 13 episodes |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Cadis Etrama di Raizel or Rai for short is a very old vampire from pure lineage. He has been sleeping for centuries now and finally awakened in the modern world.
Not only does his face never change expression, but it’s like he doesn’t know what emotions feel like.
Cold and sarcastic in an intimidating way, the OP vampire only cares about catching the organization that is digging up his past while posing as a high school student.
22. Arifureta
| Title | Arifureta |
| Author | Ryo Shirakome |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | asread., White Fox |
| Premiered | Jul 8, 2019 to Oct 7, 2019 |
| Episode Count | 13 episodes |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Betrayed by his own classmates, Hajime found himself in the depth of a Dungeon. To survive, he was forced to discard his humanity and turn into something closer to a monster than a human being.
He survived hell; however, he came out changed. The weak boy with a golden heart turned into a merciless killing machine that will dispose of anyone that will stand in his way.
21. Classroom Crisis
| Title | Classroom Crisis |
| Author | Unknown |
| Genre | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Lay-duce |
| Premiered | Jul 4, 2015 to Sep 26, 2015 |
| Episode Count | 13 episodes |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Nagisa Kiryuu is a genius when it comes to business. Under his care, the company can only thrive, you can even say they start swimming in gold.
He comes from a very powerful family, a family that only wants his demise. So Nagisa learned to truth no one but himself.
He shut down his emotions and built walls around his heart so he can only focus on the mission that he set himself. Climb up the corporate ladder and destroy his family from the inside out.
Betrayals, manipulations, lies and deceptions, he will stop at nothing to get what he wants even if it means trampling on the lives of everyone around him.
20. Classroom Of The Elite
| Title | Classroom Of The Elite |
| Author | Syougo Kinugasa |
| Genre | Drama |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Lerche |
| Premiered | Jul 12, 2017 to Sep 27, 2017 |
| Episode Count | 12 episodes |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
This Anime series is based on the popular manga series Classroom. The Classroom of the Elite is all about school life, and the story is great.
Students in a low-grade class at Japan’s most prestigious university struggle through everyday life in this series.
This story is about the secret super-genius who intentionally went to the lower class. The main character named Kiyotaka discovers that the school is more about sabotage than education shortly after entering, which propels him and his companions through the ranks of the school in an attempt to protect themselves from becoming exposed. At the same time, he hid his real identity to remain in the lower rank of the school.
19. Violet Evergarden
| Title | Violet Evergarden |
| Author | Kana Akatsuki |
| Genre | Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Kyoto Animation |
| Premiered | Jan 11, 2018 to Apr 5, 2018 |
| Episode Count | 13 episodes |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Violet Evergarden is the main character in the Violet Evergarden series. In the war, Violet was treated like a weapon by the army like she was not human to them, where she served in the military for years.
After the war, Violet started working as an auto memory doll at the CH postal company. She was so passionate about her work. At work, her only motive was finding the meaning of the words “I LOVE YOU,” which major Gilbert Bougainvillea said to her during the war’s final battle.
Her training had prepared her to be an extraordinary weapon rather than an average human, making her emotionless and incapable of understanding others’ feelings.
18. The Irregular at Magic High School
| Title | The Irregular at Magic High School |
| Author | Tsutomu Sato |
| Genre | Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | Apr 6, 2014 to Sep 28, 2014 |
| Episode Count | 26 episodes |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
During the past 100 years, magical concepts have been recognized as standard technologies rather than an occult or folk phenomenon. There’s a new school year, and the season is spring. First Magic High School, the first affiliate school of National Magic University, divides its students into two academic groups.
The two new students enroll themself during the spring break into the school. The “Blooms,” who demonstrate excellent grades and enroll in the “First Course,” and the “Weeds,” who have poor academic records and enroll in the “Second Course.”
The elder brother was not so brilliant so they enrolled him as a “Weed” while his younger sister was so mind blowing and she was enrolled as a “Bloom”.
However, the school’s standardized rankings do not consider Tatsuya due to his technical knowledge, combat skills, and unique magic techniques.
17. 91 Days
| Title | 91 Days |
| Author | Unknown |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Shuka |
| Premiered | Jul 9, 2016 to Oct 1, 2016 |
| Episode Count | 12 episodes |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Avilio arrives at Lawless 7 years later. It takes a mysterious letter to convince him to return. In no time, he is confronted by Nero, the son of the Vanetti don. He attempted to create a bond with him. As Avilio started killing the members involved in the murder of his family during the Prohibition era, he made sure to exterminate them brutally.
In His hometown, Lawless, Angelo Lagusa saw the murder of his family. The Vanetti mafia family viciously slaughtered his younger brother. His identity becomes Avilio Bruno after he leaves everyone behind, disowning his name and hometown.
91 days was a genuine surprise. The studio just finished their excellent animated adaptation of Durarara! In the end, they succeeded in making a mafia story. The show starts with a background story that becomes evident as soon as it begins. The story is let loose from the get-go.
16. Goblin Slayer
| Title | Goblin Slayer |
| Author | Kumo Kagyu |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | White Fox |
| Premiered | Oct 7, 2018 to Dec 30, 2018 |
| Episode Count | 12 episodes |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
He watched his sister get tortured, taken advantage of and killed by the most disgusting creatures that exist, Goblins.
Ever since that day our MC had only one thought going through his head, slaughter every single one of those bugs, he won’t let one of those monsters survive him.
He became a stone-cold adventurer, the most traumatizing of sights don’t make him flinch anymore. He doesn’t care if millions get killed by any other creature, if Goblins are not involved, he won’t raise a finger to help.
Acting like an emotionless robot born for pest control, this warrior won’t rest until his mission is fulfilled.
15. The Misfit of Demon King Academy
| Title | The Misfit of Demon King Academy |
| Author | Kayaharuka |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Silver Link |
| Premiered | Jul 4, 2020 to Sep 26, 2020 |
| Episode Count | 13 episodes |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Humans and demons fought for centuries, resulting in chaos and bloodshed. The King Of Demons, Anos Voldigoad gave his life himself to end the conflict between humans and Devils, hoping to be reborn in the future peacefully.
Having established the Demon King Academy to determine Anos’ identity when he reawakens, the demon race was already prepared for the return of their king.
When he reincarnates years later, he realized that a drastic decline in magic has occurred. Further, he learns that demon kind does not remember him as he did before enrolling at the academy to reclaim his title. A person’s personality, accomplishments, and legacy are all fabricated hidden beneath his false name.
Despite these obstacles, Anos remains silent so he can show the reality to everyone.
14. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K
| Title | The Disastrous Life of Saiki K |
| Author | Shuichi Aso |
| Genre | Comedy, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | J.C.Staff, Egg Firm |
| Premiered | Jul 4, 2016 to Dec 26, 2016 |
| Episode Count | 120 episodes |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Saiki Kusuo is not like every kid his age. He hides a secret, a big one. He was born with psychic abilities, to tell the truth even his psychic abilities are not normal.
He can travel time, shoot beams from his eyes, teleport, read minds, the list is long so i’ll stop here.
In order to make sure no one ever discovers his powers, he made it a rule to never get close to people. You think that’s sad right? Think again, he couldn’t be happier. People are just a bother.
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13. Kiznaiver
| Title | Kiznaiver |
| Author | Mari Okada |
| Genre | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Trigger |
| Premiered | Apr 9, 2016 to Jun 25, 2016 |
| Episode Count | 12 episodes |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
As a quiet, reserved teenager, Katsuhira Agata has all but lost his sense of pain. He can only vaguely recall the days before Katsuhira went through such a radical change, according to his friend Chidori Takashiro.
He is a perennial target for bullies partaking in egregious money-making schemes since he is silenced and complacent. He is far away from emotions, even though their fists force him to blink.On the contrary, Katsuhira, Chidori, and four other teenagers were abducted by the Kizuna System and made official ‘Kiznaivers.’
The group is connected through pain: any member hurt will bring suffering to the rest. These individuals have been made scapegoats and lab rats of a system that was not designed with peace in mind.
The Kiznaivers must risk more than just the Kizuna System by revealing their true selves to each other since their fates are intertwined.
12. Black Butler
| Title | Black Butler |
| Author | Yana Toboso |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Mystery, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | Oct 3, 2008 to Mar 27, 2009 |
| Episode Count | 24 episodes |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
A young boy, Ciel, was kidnaped by nobles after they killed his entire family. They trapped him in a miniscule cage and had fun torturing him.
On the brink of death, the boy begged to be saved, however, it was not God who answered him but one of the most powerful demons that existed.
They made a pact; the demon will help him fulfill his revenge and when his role is done he will have the right to devour his soul in return.
11. Death Parade
| Title | Death Parade |
| Author | Yuzuru Tachikawa |
| Genre | Drama, Supernatural, Suspense |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | Jan 10, 2015 to Mar 28, 2015 |
| Episode Count | 12 episodes |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
It is not the destination of reincarnation that stands between heaven and hell after death, but between reincarnation and oblivion.
A random game will then be played by each attendant in which pairs of recently deceased are challenged one by one to choose whether to ascend into reincarnation or fall into the void. While fighting for themselves, their true nature will be revealed.
Welcome to Quindecim! Upon arriving at Quindecim, two unwitting guests find themselves confronted by white-haired Decim, the bartender. Introducing the Death Game, he explains, “There will be a battle between you two in which your lives will be on the line.”
Soon the true nature of the guests becomes apparent. At the end of the game, a formal decision is made, and Decim has revealed the “arbiter.” Decim’s judgment on the two guests is.
10. Dororo
| Title | Dororo |
| Author | Osamu Tezuka |
| Genre | Action, Supernatural, Adventure |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Tezuka Productions, MAPPA |
| Premiered | Jan 7, 2019 to Jun 24, 2019 |
| Episode Count | 24 episodes |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Hyakkimaru’s father gave his newborn son to the demons in order to save his dying domain. The monsters ate his skin, his limbs, his five senses and they were supposed to take his life as well, however, the boys will to live was too strong and he survived.
His father who didn’t want a broken heir asked his servants to dispose of him, they put him on a boat and a prosthetic maker ended up adopting him.
He built him a body from scratch and the boy grew up to be a prodigious warrior. Now out to retrieve what was stolen from him, he is hell bent on dooming an entire country to make himself whole again.
9. Darker Than Black
| Title | Darker Than Black |
| Author | Okamura |
| Genre | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Bones |
| Premiered | Apr 6, 2007 to Sep 28, 2007 |
| Episode Count | 25 episodes |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Ten years ago, an impenetrable field appeared in Tokyo known as Hell’s Gate. Paranormally gifted psychics wield their powers to their conscience’s detriment at the same time. Yin and Hei work for a number of rival agencies trying to figure out what Hell’s Gate is all about. Hei is one of the most powerful psychic agents, and Yin is a blind member of a rival agency.
8. Vinland Saga
| Title | Vinland Saga |
| Author | Makoto Yukimura |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Premiered | Jul 8, 2019 to Dec 30, 2019 |
| Episode Count | 24 episodes |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Thorfinn was an energetic little Viking full of life and positivity. He dreamt about growing up and going to war with his father, however, the tiny warrior didn’t know what horrors he was dreaming about.
When fighters from his village were summoned to battle on behalf of their king, he sneaked in the boat to have a go at his first war.
This became the greatest mistake he made in his life since because of him, his beloved father had to sacrifice his life to save his son’s.
He died in a horrible way right in front of his eyes and at that moment, Thorfinn changed. His heart hearden, his many emotions combined into one, turned to hate.
All he desired now was to claim the head of the man that killed his dad. He trained and trained and trained, became an emotionless killing machine, an merciless weapon, but will that be enough to beat one of the greatest warriors of the land?
7. Code: Breaker
| Title | Code: Breaker |
| Author | Akimine Kamijyo |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Kinema Citrus |
| Premiered | Oct 7, 2012 to Dec 23, 2012 |
| Episode Count | 13 episodes |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
In the anime, the main character stops supernatural killers from killing morally corrupt people with her powers.
A high school student named Sakura witnesses an inexplicable event one night while riding the bus. A young man named Ogami is setting several people ablaze by using a flame that he produced himself. Sakura is studying with Ogami, who is also new in her class.
Even though his attackers were revealed as criminals, she takes it upon herself to keep the death count to a minimum, a goal she eventually learns is more complicated than she anticipated.
6. Attack On Titan Final Part
| Title | Attack On Titan Final Part |
| Author | Hajime Isayama |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Suspense |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Premiered | Apr 7, 2013 to Sep 29, 2013 |
| Episode Count | 25 episodes |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
An 18-year-old boy named Eren Jaeger must use his extraordinary power to join the military to defeat the titan race. During this time, humanity barely survives when these man-eating monsters terrorize every person, threatening to destroy the last vestiges of human civilization.
Only the bravest were allowed to leave the walls of the haven – and even they were rarely rescued. A peaceful existence was imagined in the city, but the day came when that dream was shattered, and those within were reduced to a single horrifying choice: kill or be devoured.
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5. The Fruit of Grisaia
| Title | The Fruit of Grisaia |
| Author | Frontwing |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | 8bit |
| Premiered | Oct 5, 2014 to Dec 28, 2014 |
| Episode Count | 13 episodes |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Unlike other schools, Mihama Academy is like a prison. Each student has their reasons for living there. A male student arrived at the center and threw the orderly rhythm of Mihama off balance.
In the beginning, we see what we have come to expect from anime, beautiful, appealing characters with hidden secrets and an emotionless main character. While a lot of the plot is light and fun, the stories of all the characters are much darker and more profound.
4. Hyouka
| Title | Hyouka |
| Author | Honobu Yonezawa |
| Genre | Mystery, Slice of Life |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Kyoto Animation |
| Premiered | Oct 5, 2014 to Dec 28, 2014 |
| Episode Count | 22 episodes |
| Duration | 25 min per ep |
Typically, Houtarou is not very enthusiastic about classic literature, but when his sister forces him to join the club at Kamiyama High School, his whole life changes. When he arrives, he finds out about the uncle of one of the members. This unassertive boy delves into the mystery with Eru Chitanda, a curious young girl who is always enthralled by mysteries.
This anime appeals to me for obvious reasons. Kyoto Animation’s work has the characteristics written about in the first paragraph. In my opinion, the best part of this anime is how the story was implemented.
There are many challenges in creating a drama about tracking down mysteries – especially if you’re working in the slice of life genre. Through its well-written characters, Hyouka manages to stay exciting and entertaining. In some ways, the situation is remarkable as well as down to earth. The anime series Hyouka shows how to make a slice-of-life anime series that keeps the audience’s attention from beginning to end.
3. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
| Title | Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans |
| Author | Mari Okada |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Sci-fi |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Sunrise |
| Premiered | Oct 4, 2015 to Mar 27, 2016 |
| Episode Count | 22 episodes |
| Duration | 25 min per ep |
A woman named Cordelia travels to Earth 300 years after the war between Earth and Mars known as the “Calamity War.” She tries to convince the Earth government to allow Chryse, a Martian city under Earth’s control, to declare its independence.
A security company employee, Mikazuki Augus, and a private security company, Orga Itsuka, accompany her C.G.S.GS and Cordelia are attacked by Gjallarhorn, which allows Orga to seize control of the company. The conflict between Mikazuki and Orga erupts. Gundam Barbatos, the older mobile suit from the Calamity War, provides Mikazuki with the means to fight off Gjallarhorn.
This series just seemed to be more of a struggle for the main characters than other series. It is generally assumed that they come from orphaned backgrounds. They are gathered together and then counted. Struggle and risk are sure to be more significant.
This experience magnified the significance of their accomplishments.
2. Berserk
| Title | Bersek |
| Author | Kentari Miura |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Supernatural, Fantasy |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Millepensee, GEMBA |
| Premiered | Jul 1, 2016 to Sept 16, 2016 |
| Episode Count | 12 episodes |
| Duration | 24 min per ep |
Guts made one mistake in his life…being born. His mother died in a pool of blood giving birth to him and catastrophes after catastrophes kept happening after his birth. Thus, he became to be known as a cursed child.
He grew up on the battlefield with a sword in hand. Death was part of his everyday life, blood became his best friend.
To survive as a mercenary at such a young age, Guts had to close off his heart, discard his emotions that made his hand waiver, forget about camaraderie and think only about himself.
Trust no one and cut anyone that dares to raise a sword in front of him, even if it’s just by accident.
1. Death Note
| Title | Death Note |
| Author | Tsugumi Ohba |
| Genre | Suspense, Supernatural |
| Type | Series |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Premiered | Oct 4, 2006 to Jun 27, 2007 |
| Episode Count | 37 episodes |
| Duration | 23 min per ep |
Light is a genius with an overwhelming high intellect. You know that this kind of people already live in a world of their own where normal people like us can’t be part of.
Always serious, cold, uncaring, Light would force himself to put on a smile just so he could fit in society. And let me tell you he is one hell of an actor, cuz no matter how much he despised the people around him no one would catch on to his true self.
One day that already scary person got a hold of an item that used to belong to a God of Death, he became the owner of the Death Note. Write any name on the book and that person will die.
While anyone would be terrified of such a powerful weapon, Light was delighted. Now he could create the world he always wanted, a clean world where he will rule as a God.
Conclusion
All the anime listed have main characters who are emotionless/cold. This list is gonna help anime lovers who love to watch anime having emotionless main characters. Hope this list helps you guys. If you know any other recommendations where the main character is cold and emotionless, please let me know in the comment section.
