Anime is filled with incredible female characters, from blue-haired demon girls like Ryoko from Tenchi Muyo to black-haired powerhouses like Mikasa from Attack on Titan. There’s almost always a character that fans can relate to or idolize as simply iconic, no matter the series. From femme fatales to noble heroines, these characters make their presence known and are remembered throughout their shows.

This list will explore some of the most iconic anime girls who rose to the top of their series and became fan favorites that nearly outshine the main characters. Still, there are so many that warrant discussion that it would be difficult to cram them all into this list. So, to narrow down the list, we’re only talking about the most iconic anime girls whose white hair defines their designs.

Updated on February 6, 2024, by C.M Edwards: There are new and exciting characters that come to life with every new anime release. Various characters with interesting personalities strike the fancy of fans all over the world with their iconic appearance and dashing designs. Characters with white hair usually possess mystique and charm that demand attention while on screen. The white flowing locks can be a sign of elegance, prestige, or a show of undeniable power. From ghostly phantoms to supreme beings, here are more of the most iconic anime girls with white hair.

13 Emilia (Re: Zero)

Elegant And Kind

In Re: Zero, Emilia is a half-elf girl who had a long life of hardship and tragedy. As a hybrid race, Emilia faces large amounts of discrimination while continuing on her journey to be the next ruler of her people.

With all the hate she faces, she continues to move forward for the betterment of others. Emilia's kind-heartedness and dedication make her iconic as a character while also having a beautiful design to match her persona.

12 Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End)

An Adorable Loner

Frieren is the monotone elf adventurer who has swept across the anime community and captured everyone's heart since Frieren: Beyond Journey's End debuted early last year. What makes Frieren iconic is her obvious care for others masked behind her muted facial expressions and emotionally distant personality that crumbles on special occasions. In addition to being an incredibly well-written character, Frieren is one of the best mages in anime.

11 Kirari (Kakegurui)

A Megalomaniac Mastermind

Kakegurui is filled with some of the most "unique" characters in anime, but aside from the main character, none stand out as much as Kirari, the Student Council President and queen of Hyakkaou Private Academy. Kirari is a mistress of manipulation and borderlines on Psychopathic charm as she longs for a thrill she's never experienced. Every aspect of Kirari is iconic, from her cold stare to her superficial kindness hiding her ruthless core.

10 Mirajane Strauss (Fairy Tail)

A Kind-Hearted Powerhouse

Mirajane Strauss is an S-class mage in the Fairy Tail universe. Once an infamous figure, she was feared by criminals and other mages alike. Mirajane was known as “The Demon” for her special power Satan Soul, which allows her to assume the traits and abilities of several demonic beings. Mirajane is a somewhat hot-headed and volatile character, but she finds herself thanks to reconnecting with her brother and sister later in the series.

Her design varies as she uses her Satan Soul spell, but each form is as awesome as the last. Mirajane has incredible strength, speed, and durability and is a force to be reckoned with on any battlefield. Ryoko Ono voices her in the Japanese version, and Monica Rial supplies her voice in the English dub.

9 Shiro (Deadman Wonderland)

Enigmatic And Unstoppable

Deadman Wonderland was a rollercoaster of a battle royale anime. Shiro is a bubbly but clumsy young girl with a classic deredere personality, but she also serves as the antagonist of the series. She had a very close relationship with the anime’s main character Ganta, being his childhood friend but also his curse.

Shiro’s bright personality, paired with her dark history, made her the most interesting character in the anime. Her appearance in a sleek white jumpsuit, along with her white hair, stands out in the dark and dismal theme of the series as well as the prison scenery. Shiro is voiced by Kana Hanazawa in the Japanese version and Monica Rial in the English dub.

8 Canaan (Canaan)

A Resolute Design Of The 00s

• Release Year: 2009
• Streaming On: Crunchyroll
• Studio: P.A. Works

Caanan is one part normal twenty-year-old girl, one part elite mercenary with the supernatural power to combine her senses. The anime Canaan is a classic among fans, and the series’ namesake main character is one of the most iconic of its time.

Canaan is a cold executioner with a strong sense of attachment to her friends. Her design of a gray pair of bell bottoms and a red sleeveless turtleneck sticks out with her shoulder-length white hair. An expert marksman and tactician, Canaan is voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro in the Japanese version and Shelley Calene-Black in the English dub.

7 Najenda (Akame ga Kill!)

The Perfect Package

Najenda from Akame ga Kill! is another bombshell when it comes to anime girls with white hair. In the series, she is the current leader of the assassin group Night Raid and the former General of the empire. Najenda is as deadly as she is beautiful but mostly stays off the battlefield because of her injury. She has a level-headed personality that hides her calculative nature, which keeps her ahead of the curve when facing strong enemies in battle.

Najenda’s design often shows her wearing a black suit and showing off her prosthetic arm and eye patch. Her white hair is cut short but is still an essential part of her design. She is voiced by Risa Mizuno in the Japanese version and Shelley Calene-Black in the English dub.

6 Koneko Toujou (High School DxD)

A Tiny Ball Of Absolute Chaos

• Release Year: 2012
• Streaming On: Crunchyroll
• Studio: TNK

Konecko, or Shirone Toujou, is one of the main female protagonists in High School DxD. She is a member of her high school occult club, the younger sister of Kuroka, and the fiancee of the series' main protagonist Issei. Konecko is an expert hand-to-hand combatant who can also change into a cat hybrid called a Nekoshou.

Konecko was traumatized at a young age by her sister losing control of her Nekoshou power, and as such, has a very withdrawn personality. Issei helps overcome her trauma and her personality shifts to more affectionate. Her design consists of her High School uniform, cat ears sticking up from her white hair, a pair of battle gloves, and yellow eyes. She is voiced by Ayana Taketatsu in the Japanese version, and Jad Saxton in the English dub.

5 Elizabeth Liones (Seven Deadly Sins)

A Cheerful Lighthouse In A Dark Series

Elizabeth is the deuteragonist of Seven Deadly Sins. She is the third princess of the Kingdom Liones and the reincarnation of the angel goddess of the same name. She has a kind and somewhat air-headed personality but develops over time. In the series, she is gifted with immense magical power and is the love interest of Meliodas, the leader of the Seven Deadly Sins.

Her design usually shows her wearing the uniform to the Boar Hat bar: a short skirt, one stocking, and a halter top. Her hair has a slight green undertone but is still light enough to rank her among the white-haired anime girls. She is voiced by Sora Amamiya in the Japanese version and Erica Harlacher in the English dub.

4 Illyasviel von Einzbern (Fate Series)

Adorrable Disposition

Illya is a Servant Master from the Type-Moon series, Fate/Stay Night. She controls the servant Berserker and is a skilled magician in the Fate series. Illya has a cute but tsundere attitude; she will often throw backhanded compliments at her opponents, and while she was an antagonist in the Fate series, her story is very tragic.

Illya’s design usually shows her in a white frilled dress to match her white hair, with a purple jacket or coat with snow boots to match. She is voiced by Mai Kadowaki in the Japanese version and Stephanie Sheh in the English dub.

3 Sakura Ogami (Danganronpa)

A Beautiful, Bronze, Badass

Sakura Ogami is a character in the Danganronpa series, who bears the title of Ultimate Martial Artist. She is a descendant of a long line of martial artists, and her family even owns a own dojo that has stood for three generations. Sakura is a very kind and level-headed character, in contrast to her somewhat fearsome appearance.

Her design is a hyper-muscular figure with feminine features, wearing a schoolgirl outfit with battle scars all over her body. Her white hair is among the longest of the characters on this list and contrasts her darker skin. She is voiced by Kujira in the Anime version and Rachel Robinson in the English version.

2 Meiko Honma (Anohana)

Tragically Adorable

Meiko Hanma, or “Menma,” is the ethereal protagonist of “The Flower We Saw That Day” anime and movie. She is a young bright, and cheery girl with an air-headed nature. While somewhat childish, she has immense care for others and does her best to make sure her friends are doing well.

Her design depicts a long-haired girl in a white frilled dress with a blue bow, and her white hair emphasizes her ethereal nature. She is voiced by Aye Kayano in the Japanese version and Xanthe Huynh in the English dub.

1 Kanade Tachibana (Angel Beats!)

Cold And Caring

Kanade, also known as “Angel,” is the main antagonist to the Afterlife Battlefront in the series Angel Beats, a fun and unique series that will tug at audiences' heartstrings. She is a quiet and reserved girl lacking emotional expression, which often makes her harder to understand. She has spiritual powers and enhanced speed and strength that allow her to manipulate aspects of the afterlife.

Kanade’s design usually shows her in a school uniform with a black skirt and beige sweater with yellow eyes, and her white hair. She is voiced by Kana Hanazawa in the Japanese version and Emily Neves in the English dub.