White Eyes

Some of the most interesting anime characters have white eyes. Taking away bright irises and clear pupils makes a character look alien or powerful. This design may make the character blind and reliant on other senses. However, it can indicate a magical or non-human family or unchecked power. White eyes, whether of a calm monk, a scary villain, or a strong psychic, draw attention.

Artists use white eyes to alter appearances. With dark skin or hair, pure white eyes are piercing. Action scenes often show characters glow with otherworldly light before a huge attack or trance. A character's emotions change without a pupil. Without small changes in eye focus, their faces appear distant, detached, or focused. It is an easy way to make a character mysterious and cool.

White eyes are attractive because they usually indicate a great deed. Martial arts and fantasy anime often link a character's abilities to their appearance. If you like scary, hard-to-read characters or unusual character designs, this collection of white-eyed characters is for you.