Thanks to some of the most hilarious and creative anime shows, anime lovers could meet some truly unique anime character designs. Some of these imaginative anime characters happen to be beloved anime cat boys. These charming and cute anime boys are also some of the most interesting characters too with complex and relatable personalities.
However, there are all types of anime cat boys since there are those anime characters who can turn into animals, including cats, while others keep their human forms but have cat-like features. Some of these cat boys in anime are brave warriors while others use their powers to do all kinds of evil things. Thankfully, anime lovers could also meet kind and fun anime cat boys while watching some of the most beloved and feel-good slice-of-life anime shows of all time.
6 Cheshire Cat - Pandora Hearts
Cheshire Cat was originally a cat but after a hundred years he was murdered and resurrected as a human, however, some of his cat features remained like his claws, ears, and tail. He was a mostly calm and loving cat but blindly loved Intention and was even willing to kill to protect it.
Pandora Hearts is one of the most fun fantasy anime based on novels. It's a dark and more twisted version of the classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland novel by the beloved author Lewis Carroll. The anime's story follows a young and spoiled duke named Oz who finds himself cast into a prison called Abyss but gets saved by the mysterious Alice.
5 Rokumon - RIN-NE
Rokumon is one of the smallest and cutest anime cat boys who had magical abilities thanks to his contract with the Shinigami. He was able to eliminate evil spirits but could also bring curses and omens and travel between two worlds. Rokumon was also one of the most loyal black cat anime boys who was never afraid to go the extra mile when it came to helping Rinne.
He was also able to change his body and size and turn into a gigantic and scary demon cat. RIN-NE is one of the funniest and most wholesome anime series with a fun supernatural story. It's about a young girl Sakura who after suddenly disappearing into the woods reemerges seemingly unharmed but with a new supernatural power. Sakura mysteriously gained the ability to see ghosts just when a mostly absent classmate also started attending school again.
4 Schrödinger - Hellsing Ultimate
Schrödinger was one of the darkest anime cat boys and was created by The Doctor to serve Millennium. He had a very unique relationship with Millennium who looked at Schrödinger not only as another soldier and spy but also as a pet. His strongest power was omnipresence and could magically appear anywhere as long as he believed he exists somewhere.
Schrödinger was mostly playful, but he also often showed great cruelty towards those around him. Hellsing Ultimate is one of the darkest best classic anime with terrifying characters and an eerie supernatural story. This thrilling dark anime is set in England, and it follows the adventures of Alucard and a secret Hellsing organization that tries to stop SS Major and his bloodthirsty vampire army.
3 Ikuto - Shugo Chara
Ikuto Yoru is a serious but also often mischievous character who has a human form but with cat ears, a tail, as well as cat claws. While at first Ikuto was a normal human boy he went through a considerable character change and gained his beloved cat features. When he's in his Black Lynx form he can also use his cat-like reflexes and senses.
Shugo Chara is one of the best magical girl anime with a cute art style and lovable characters. The story follows a young girl Amu who gets blessed with three tiny and cute spirits. She also gets the ability to transform into a magical girl and joins a group to fight and free people's corrupted hearts.
2 Leo - Fairy Tail
Fairy Tail not only has iconic anime catgirls but also one of the most powerful anime cat boys, Leo. The Celestial Spirit Leo is better known as Loke the powerful leader of the 12 Golden Zodiac Keys. Leo's powerful Eclipse form is a much more cruel and colder version of his old self.
Eclipse Leo was one of the darkest and most powerful anime cat boys who had immense dark magical abilities as well as massive physical strength and immortality. Fairy Tail is one of the most iconic fantasy anime about Lucy and Natsu who join the famous Fairy Tail wizard guild to fight against evil.
1 Kyo Sohma - Fruits Basket
Kyo Sohma is one of the most beloved iconic anime cat boys of all time. This hot-headed anime boy was cursed by the spirit of the cat and turned into a cat every time he came in physical contact with the opposite gender. Unfortunately, he was not part of the Chinese Zodiac because the Rat tricked him, and he missed the ceremony.
Kyo also turned into a giant cat monster whenever he took off his magical Juzu bead bracelet. However, Kyo was a caring young man who wanted to earn others' respect and love. Fruits Basket is one of the most motivational anime series of all time. Its story follows the young Tohru, who after losing her mom, moves in with the Soma family, learns about their dark secret, and helps them overcome their emotional traumas.