INTP Anime Characters are a personality type of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator which stands for Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, and Perceiving. These types of characters are usually calm in nature and tend to analyze the situations they get into. This is a great strength to have in anime, as these types of characters are normally the ones formulating a plan.
For those of you with an INTP personality type, you will notice some similarities between you and the anime characters on this list. Most of the characters on this list are protagonists of their respective series. If one of these characters shares a way of thinking with you, be sure to watch that series.
Here Best 15 Intp Anime Characters List
Added five additional entries to this list for people who need a few more examples of which anime characters best fit the INTP personality type, representing a larger variety of movies and shows.
15. Killua Zoldyck (Hunter x Hunter)
As an INTP, Killua in Hunter X Hunter has his ideas set on logic. He knows when and how to attack for patterns and he has a talent for it. But when it comes to human nature, he tends to struggle a bit with the irrational ways his friends might act. But that doesn’t mean you don’t try to understand them and show your support. Although that support is manifested in the form of insults.
14. Sai Yamanaka (Naruto Shippuden)
Sai is quite quiet, but he doesn’t hesitate to speak his mind. Mainly because he is slowly learning to understand people. His friendships are extremely important to him, and he doesn’t open up to just anyone. So when he meets his new team of Sakura and Naruto in Naruto: Shippuden, and finds his true friends, he struggles to understand not only their emotions but his own.
13. Franken Stein (Soul Eater)
In Soul Eater, Stein wants the freedom to pursue his ideas without restriction. When it comes to working, he will absolutely do what needs to be done. But his quest for knowledge is also important to him, leading Stein to make decisions that may not be the best. And though he hates to admit it, he works well with a partner. Although he gets frustrated when they slow him down, the end goal is always better when he works with them.
12. Yuu Koito (Bloom Into You)
Just because introverts enjoy their time alone doesn’t mean they don’t like being around people. In Yuu’s case, as he gets to know Touko more during Bloom Into You, he realizes that she enjoys her company and seeks her out sometimes. Due to his ideas about what love is and should be, Yuu doesn’t think he will ever feel it. And although at first, Yuu doesn’t fully understand his feelings or Touko’s either, he tries.
11. Toge Inumaki (Jujutsu Kaisen)
In Jujutsu Kaisen, curse techniques come in all shapes and sizes. In Toge’s case, his voice incorporates curse energy. But because of this, he doesn’t talk much, which means he is silent and not everyone can communicate with him. But underneath that first impression is what it really is. A loving and charming friend. He is a hard worker and is not afraid to do whatever it takes to help his friends.
10. L (Death Note)
Kicking off the list is the most famous example of the INTP personality type, L. In Death Note, L is the leader of the Kira investigation team who works to corner Light in a situation that reveals him to be Kira. As the leader, L is constantly scheming and suspicious of Light. To the benefit of viewers, Light is also a genius, which brings L’s intellect to the fore when put in precarious situations. Prior to Kira’s investigation, L had spent all of his time alone, with Watari being the only method of contact.
9. Shiro (No Game No Life)
Shiro may be an 11-year-old girl, but she’s not your typical pre-teen. Along with his older brother, Sora, Shiro is an intellectual genius specializing in logical solutions. Although Sora is not far behind, it is Shiro who always finds a solution at the end of the day. Shiro is classified as a NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) and is very introverted, and only opens up to Sora.
8. Armin Arlert (Attack on Titan)
Armin Arlert isn’t the strongest physically, but what he lacks in strength he makes up for in strategy. Armin wants the world to become a better place, which is evident in the plays he makes. Always looking for a way to find the best possible outcome and keep the greatest number of people alive.
Although he is an exceptional strategist when it comes to using the information presented to him, he is equally good at analyzing situations that he does not have all the details about. This is seen when he reconstructs the fact that Annie is the Female Titan.
7. Ginkgo (Mushishi)
Ginko is a Mushi master, which means he travels around studying the Mushi (supernatural beings) and how they affect people. Mushi are not necessarily good or bad beings and can mimic things in the real world, which leads them to be good or bad. This is not limited to tangible objects, as Mushi can also be diseases and phenomena. Ginko lures the Mushi and travels to prevent them from crowding into one space. He is calm and collected but takes his job as Mushi’s teacher very seriously.
6. CC (Code Geass)
Nicknamed the Immortal Witch, CC from Code Geass was a member of The Black Lights, a group that defines itself as the Heroes of Japan. His nickname is due to his ability to heal from any wound when given enough time. CC has a traumatic past that transformed her personality into the INTP type. She is aloof from others and cares little for the people around her. Her coldness towards others is suppressed when Lelouch takes an interest in her.
5. Kusuo Saiki (The Disastrous Life Of Saiki K)
As one of the smartest anime characters of all time, it’s no wonder Saiki is on this list. With an intellect like no other, Saiki has lost interest in the world around him. He is not looking for knowledge like his peers, but a place where he can feel comfortable.
Saiki has a phobia of insects and teleports to safety when he encounters one. When he briefly loses his powers, he becomes overly cautious and fearful of everything around him by shutting down.
4. Lain Iwakura (Lain Serial Experiments)
Serial Experiments Lain is an old anime dating back to 1998. The series follows the INTP protagonist, Lain Iwakura, in her interactions with The Wired, a virtual world that is, in essence, the Internet. The deeper Lain gets into The Wired, the more she becomes disconnected from the real world. Lain is an introverted person who doesn’t have many friends or interests. She doesn’t know herself very well either. Due to the nature of the series, Lain in the “real world” is an INTP, but she adopts multiple different personality types for the various Lains in the series.
3. Shouta Aizawa (My Hero Academia)
Shouta Aizawa, also known by his hero name Eraserhead, is a teacher for class 1-A at UA High School. A teacher is a perfect role for an INTP like Aizawa due to his emphasis on things that are logical and rational.
Aizawa’s Erasure Quirk erases the quirk of whoever uses it. This forces you to be analytical and to judge the situation to make the best use of your quirk.
2. Kenma Kozume (Haikyu!)
Kenma Kozume may not be a main character in the Haikyuu!! , but he is definitely an INTP personality type. He’s not the fastest or strongest player on the court, but what he lacks in brawn he makes up for in brains.
Kenma is very reserved and shows no emotions on the court. He often has good ideas on how to run a match, but he keeps them to himself for fear of how others will perceive him.
1. Senkuu (Dr Stone)
Completing the list is Dr. Stone’s Senkuu. Instead of using intellect to cover his strength weakness, like Kenma in the previous entry, Senkuu’s strength comes from his ability to create anything as long as he has the necessary resources. In the presence of the Dr. Stone anime, Senkuu is quite outgoing and not very introverted. However, in a flashback to when he was younger, Senkuu used to spend many days alone in the science lab performing and reviewing experiments for himself.
