Anime characters come in all shapes and sizes. These characters range from bulky Titans from Attack on Titan to cute characters like Anya Forger from Spy x Family. Of these various characters, many are fan favorites for their specific quirks and eccentricities. From Naruto's catchphrases to Miyamura's hidden persona in HoriMiya, fans love their favorite characters' peculiarities.
However, not all anime characters are expressive. While some let their emotions reflect on their face, some have a neutral expression. These characters do not allow anyone to know their true thoughts and maintain an indifferent facade, especially when they're out and about, surrounded by other people, allies, or foes.
10 Kuroko Is The Phantom Sixth Player (Kuroko's Basketball)
Tetsuya Kuroko is the titular main character of the sports anime, Kuroko's Basketball. The Phantom Sixth Player on the team of the generation of miracles, Kuroko uses his dim presence to make match-winning passes. Despite his fragile appearance, Kuroko is an expert strategist and skilled at misdirection.
His blue eyes are usually blank, keeping a note of the players' changing positions on the court. Kuroko's expressionless face doesn't let a single thought slip. He gives his opponents a run for their money for underestimating him.
9 Giyu Is The Current Water Hashira (Demon Slayer)
Giyu Tomioka trained under Sakonji Urokodaki before joining the Demon Slayer Corps in Koyoharu Gotouge's Demon Slayer. A powerful Demon Slayer who can hold his own against various enemies, each stronger than their predecessor, Giyu is a reserved person.
A well-built man of principle, Giyu abides by the rules unless he feels strongly about a particular state of affairs like he did with the recently turned demon, Nezuko Kamado. Giyu has a solemn face without a hint of emotion, keeping his thoughts to himself.
8 Mob Is A Teenage Esper (Mob Psycho 100)
Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama is the titular character of Mob Psycho 100 and a powerful Esper. Mob Psycho 100 is already a modern classic with fun themes and well-written, relatable characters. Mob works part-time for Reigen Arataka, a self-proclaimed Esper who exploits Mob for his powers.
Despite being a teenager housing raging hormones, Mob's face doesn't show any signs of his internal struggle. People think he's a pushover because of his expressionless face. However, upon reaching 100%, Mob's eyes glow, and his current emotion reflects on his face.
7 Haru Is The Chinese Zodiac's Ox (Fruits Basket)
Fruits Basket is a unique and magical anime about the fictional curse of the Chinese Zodiac. Members of the Sohma family are born with the spirit of a Chinese Zodiac animal within them. Hatsuharu Sohma, known as Haru, embodies the disembodied spirit of the Ox.
Haru has a split personality where he loses all reason and becomes aggressive when he turns dark. He is a sensitive bad boy with an expressionless yet handsome face. Haru's love for Rin, his frustration with the Sohma family head, and his concern for his friends, never show on his face.
6 Violet Is A Former Soldier (Violet Evergarden)
Violet Evergarden is one of Kyoto Animation's many masterpieces. Along with the effects of war on society, this short anime series portrays deep emotions. The titular character, Violet Evergarden, is a war veteran in search of the meaning of love. She works as an Auto Memory Doll at the post office.
As Violet experiences the emotions of the people she writes and reads letters for, she understands the weight of the words that major Gilbert Bougainvillea said to her during the war's end. Her face, however, remains expressionless.
5 Decim Is The Arbiter For The Dead (Death Parade)
Death Parade is a psychological thriller anime with a unique concept. The dead go to a bar where they play games to decide who gets reincarnated and who goes to the Void to be lost forever. Decim is the Quindecim's bartender. The Quindecim is a bar where people who died together go to await their fates.
Decim takes his job seriously, and has pride in his role as a mediator for the dead. While he tries his best to maintain a work-life balance, Decim reacts to the more shocking things he doesn't see coming. His detached manner reflects on his expressionless face.
4 Haruka's True Love Is Swimming (Free!)
Haruka Nanase is Free!'s main protagonist. A swimmer competing internationally, Haru loves being in the water. He is indifferent to most things in life except swimming. Haru rarely expresses his true thoughts and emotions.
He has the perfect poker face, which shows a hint of a smile only when he's relaxing in the water. His hands-off approach to his interpersonal relationships with Rin and the others stems from his calm persona. While many people find him distant, Haru loves his friends and is serious about his passion.
3 Levi Is A Member Of The Survey Corps (Attack On Titan)
Levi Ackerman is one of fans' favorite characters in Hajime Isayama's Attack on Titan. Levi is the Survey Corps' Special Operations Squad's squad captain. The definition of a short king, Levi is famous for being humanity's most potent, and most lethal soldier.
Despite being a hot-headed soldier with an intimidating presence that his steel-gray eyes complement, Levi shows no expression on his chiseled face. Levi never mentions his traumatic past and prefers to deal with his issues by himself on his own time.
2 Kusuo Tries To Avoid All Bothersome Situations (The Disastrous Life Of Saiki K.)
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. is the best anime sitcom with no bad episodes. Kusuo Saiki is the titular character and main protagonist of this comedy anime. A friendless loner when the series begins, Saiki reluctantly makes friends who like to hang out with him.
Kusuo is a psychic with diverse abilities, like reading people's minds and telekinesis. He thinks his psychic powers are bothersome and wants to eliminate them. However, Saiki never lets his emotions show on his face, despite knowing what goes on in the minds of the people around him.
1 Ayanokoji Is Always Plotting (Classroom Of The Elite)
Kiyotaka Ayanokoji is Classroom of the Elite's main protagonist. The recent airing of the second season reminded fans of his cold yet charming personality. Constantly scheming, Ayanokoji puts his schemes above everything else, even his classmates' safety.
For example, he lets Karuizawa get bullied so that he can get her help without a lot of hassle. Along with being a superb strategist, Ayanokoji is a handsome guy who keeps to himself. A planner who observes from the sidelines and acts only when victory is guaranteed, Ayanokoji has the perfect poker face.