Heterochromia is a condition in which an individual possesses two different-colored eyes. The unique world of anime allows character artists to paint heterochromatic characters, allowing them to stand out with their striking appearance. Here are five of the best anime characters with heterochromia that continue impacting enthusiasts worldwide.
Mahito, Jujutsu Kaisen
An antagonist in one of the most popular manga and anime series, Jujutsu Kaisen, Mahito is a cursed spirit. He possesses a dark blue left eye with a gray right eye in the anime and is famous for his patchwork face.
He has an immaturely playful nature and is a cynical misanthrope. Being one of the most powerful cursed spirits in the series, Mahito leads Jogo, Hanami, and Dagon. The cursed technique that defines him is Idle Transfiguration, which allows him to touch and transfigure anyone’s soul. This deeply sadistic cursed spirit, though unfriendly, is one of the best anime characters with heterochromia.
Kakashi Hatake, Naruto
Possessing an easygoing and generally carefree character, Kakashi Hatake’s story begins as a graduate of the Ninja Academy as a 5-year-old. At six, he becomes a Genin and later becomes a Jounin. He is skilled at Bukijutsu and leads Team 7 in Naruto.
The laid-back character has white hair and wears an eye patch over his left eye. While his left eye is red, he has onyx eyes on his right eye. Kakashi cares deeply for his allies and is a strong advocate of teamwork. His strongest jutsu is Kamui Raikiri and he temporarily receives Sharingan from Obito during the Third Shinobi War, showcasing extraordinary feats while he possesses it.
Ken Kaneki, Tokyo Ghoul
The protagonist of Tokyo Ghoul, Ken Kaneki becomes a half-ghoul after an awful date with Rize, a ghoul whose organs get transplanted into him. As his body begins transitioning, Ken’s story of internal struggle and pain starts to overpower him, eventually converting him into a ghoul.
With this transformation, his right eye changes into a bright red pupil over a black sclera. On the other hand, his left eye remains dark gray. As a ghoul, he also has a dragon form which gives him teeth and eyes capable of devouring anything that appears before him. His tragic backstory sheds light on the contrasting personalities that Ken Kaneki struggles with.
Shoto Todoroki, My Hero Academia
A scholar at U.A. High School, Shoto Todoroki aspires to become a Hero. He initially struggles with his Quirk, Half-Cold Half-Hot. He inherits this Quirk from both his parents. It allows him to use his body to generate ice from one side and fire flames from the other.
Though his parents pass down their Quirks to him, 16-year-old Shoto resents his father for being abusive. Mentally a logical young boy with a reserved disposition, he has a tall physical build and possesses a gray right eye with a turquoise left eye. Moreover, half of his face is burnt. With his overall persona, Shoto Todoroki remains one of the best anime characters with heterochromia.
Obanai Iguro, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
A member of the Demon Slayer Corps and the Snake Pillar, Obanai Iguro has a turquoise left eye and a yellow right eye. Also referred to as the Serpent Pillar, he is partially blind in his right eye. He has black hair and uses Kaburamaru, his pet snake, to help tackle his enemies.
He is skilled in swordsmanship and uses a technique called Serpent Breathing. This allows him to twist swords imitating a snake’s slithering. Obanai is resolute about abiding by the Demon Slayer code and resents those who don’t do the same.
