Top Ten Hottest and Smartest Anime Characters

The Top Ten
1 L - Death Note L Lawliet, exclusively known by the mononym L, is a fictional character in the manga series Death Note, created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.

When someone first sees him, it would be natural to assume that L is a rather strange (understatement of all time) person. However, in many people's opinion, it's the person, not the appearance, that matters. L is quirky, unique, and can (on rare occurences) be a goofball, causing masses of people to fall in love with him. He is also rather childish, which many people (LIKE ME) find extremely cute.

Traits aside, L intellectually undefeated. I have seen many, many cases of very smart anime characters, but not a single one has been able to use their ingeniousness to the extent that L has. He is a manipulative, analytical, and calculating person when deducing, and can calculate percentage of possibility in the blink of an eye. He solved no less than 300 so-called "unsolvable" cases, all without giving his name, showing his face, letting others hear his voice, or even going to the crime scene. Not trusting any information presented easily, L considers even the most outrageous of ...more

L's so hot and smart, he's is one of the most original characters I have ever come across. He has his own way of eating, sitting and even talking on the phone. He's also a pretty one-of-a-kind character. A lot of the characters in Death Note, or even animes in general are a bit cliche. Light, Misa, Mello, even Matsuda are similar to a lot of other characters I can think of, But L's pretty unique in a sort of mad, sherlock Holmes kind of way

There is no other anime character like L, which made me so sad (spoiler warning) when he died. L was the character I felt like I was always secretly rooting for. I was just hoping that everyone would end up being friends in the end of something, but I guess that ship is sailed. (Lol I sound like a flowery hippie) anyway if L wasn't in Death Note, then there wouldn't be a Deah Note and the whole show would probably just be crap. Ok it wouldn't be that bad, but it would not have the title it does today.

L is one of the smartest people I have ever seen in anime, his dedutions were spot on about Light but since that was dealing with gods and death notes it was very hard to prove him. L is a very hot character in my opinion, there is something about him that draws me to him. He is on the stranger side but that makes him even cuter.

2 Itachi - Naruto

He deserves to win for his cunning attitude and his backstory. If you ask any naruto lover who truly knows the show who the smartest character is, Itachi will be the answer. He sacrificed his reputation for his brother and he became one of the strongest characters ever. I remember when everyone thought he was evil and wanted him to fight sasuke and lose until he died fighting sasuke and his true colors were revealed.

Itachi should win... He sacrificed his whole life for the hidden leaf and his brother, and what did he get in return? Scorn and disdain from the other villagers, even his own brother hated him. But he did not even complain. He died trying to protect the village and sasuke, yet the villagers still brand him as a traitor who deserves to die. If anyone else were in itachis position I don't think they could take the hatred towards him. Not to mention that his ninjutsu, genjutsu, taijutsu and dojutsu are almost perfectly flawless.

I think people r voteing hottest and ignoring the smartest part, anyway I think a great number of naruto characters should be here for example shikamaru anyone who watches naruto would know he is the smartest cause its literally in his clans blood. But itachi I a smart badass guy that displays no emotion, I think he deserves the credit for what he has given up. He has sucsesfully pulled of one of the greatest stunts I've ever seen, I mean killing the whole uchiha clan, that's hard core... I hope he maintains this first position and represent the whole naruto cast

In the beginning, when I had only watched maybe half of the original Naruto, I believed Sasuke was the hottest character. His charisma, mcold attitude and looks were the perfect package. However, after seeing Itachi's strong and positive will, his love for both his brother and his village as well as his willingness to sacrifice himself for the greater good, I just had to change my opinion. The depth of Itachi's character is truly amzing

3 Light Yagami - Death Note Light Yagami is a fictional character and the protagonist of the manga series Death Note, created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.

Light is definitely smart being able to keep up with L so well, though at one point we know L had him but the only reason why Light won is because he had the death note and was using GODS against L

He is by far the smartest. I mean, seriously, Sasuke and Itachi are above this evil genius? Edward is also above Light, and he's smart and all, but he's nothing compared to Light Yagami. Same goes for Lelouch (who is smarter than Edward but is no Light). And Erza? I love her, but she isn't really especially smart...
L though. I adore L, but he is not smarter than Light. Light surpasses L. L is the "fan favorite", but he was defeated. Light outsmarted him to the very end. If L was ever smarter than Light, he would've have been able to get some solid evidence to convict Light. But he didn't. He also never got the chance to...Light did end up killing him (with the help of Rem).
Now I'm not saying that L isn't a brilliant genius, but Light surpasses him.

Light's definitely the hottest anime character I know, and his plots are ingenious. He has a highly interesting perspective, and motives. It's admirable how he's able to put his emotions aside for the greater good.

Also, yes, I think he's hotter than L. L looks cute at times, like when he smiles, but the rest of the time, he does look rather... unapproachable. Honestly, if I saw someone who looked like a real-life version of L, I would have turned and walked in the opposite direction.

Also, if I were to get trapped into the world of Death Note, I'd much rather be approached by Light than L, even if it's obvious that I know more than I let on. "Kira doesn't kill without good reason." It's one of the points Matsuda emphasises in the manga. Light likely wouldn't kill me as long as I promised to obey him, and if I fed him valuable information from time to time. Especially since he'd rather not sacrifice innocents. Many of you are going to be pointing out Naomi Misora's fate, ...more

Yes, he ended up basically losing, but he had the disadvantages from the beginning. It is specifically said that L was smarter than both Near or Mello, and Light took him down. Of course, both of them together could defeat Light. Overall, I believe Light is extremely smart and cunning, and if anything, should be above L. On the other hand, this is voting for the smartest AND the hottest so maybe that's where L is getting all his votes from.

4 Bulma - Dragon Ball Bulma is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball manga series created by Akira Toriyama. Bulma is the most significant female character in the series.

If this is for having a combination of looks and smarts, Bulma should win. And she definitely needs to be ahead of Goku, who isn't the brightest lightbulb.

She is the smartest anime character ever! She invented Dragon ball radar she's very handy with technology and she's also kinda hot

She invented time travel and perfected space travel. She's a born genius, far more intelligent than those above her on this list.

Y'all sleeping on Bulma because she's a female. If she were male, she'd be number 1. Smh. 5th still pretty good especially with all these popular male characters but Bulma deserves first place.

5 Lelouch (Zero) - Code Geass Lelouch Lamperouge, whose real name is Lelouch vi Britannia, is the title character and protagonist of the Sunrise anime series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.

I like how Lelouch took the Geass and used it to his advantage for his long term ambition. Seriously, Light got a Death Note and suddenly he's this Justice-Driven entity? Light was crazy from day 1. Leouch always knew what he wanted, where his morality stood. He was a voice for the elevens and even went against his family to get justice and end tyranny for his sister and the nation. He's humble even though he's a prince, he knows how to have nothing and fight. He took initiative and became a leader for the elevens. If he committed a mistake, he would work with it, even if it hurt him. He was a realistic genius, improvising, and strategizing. I love the last decision he made in the show. He's a brave badass hero, and only a couple people really knew.

Code Geass, in a way, is like a strategic story.. It is action-filled but is also very intelligent. And the character that stands the most intelligent in the series is Lelouch. And take note, he's only a high school student, yet he can balance being a good student, members of a council and being a leader on a WAR! How cool is that?

If you are looking at smarts... The top 3 should be L, Lelouch and Light. That being said lelouch is my number 1. He is a master strategist and is able to orchestrate a rebellion under constant supervision. Even in regular schoolwork he was considered a genius that did not want to apply himself. All in all he has to be considered the smartest character

An astounding strategist. A natural leader. And although I didn't care for his stoic, aloof and arrogant personality at first, it really grew on me, giving him a cool charm. Also, we can't ignore his PURPLE EYES. Combined with his signature devilish smile, Lelouch will be the end of me.

6 Vegeta - Dragon Ball Z Vegeta is an anime fictional character from the anime series, Dragon Ball Z, created by Akira Toriyama.

I wasn't a fan of DBZ but I was definitely a fan of Vegeta. He's sexy and snarky. And he also got with Bulma's fine billion dollar booty and they made the best looking kids.

Vegeta is strong and absolutely brilliant. He is a master tactician and can outwit any of his enemies. And he is RIPPED! Have you SEEN those muscles? And that smirk! *swoon*

Vegeta is an evil genius, no doubt about that but his wife should be above him.

All the stupid Goku fans butthurt that Vegeta is smarter than their favorite idiot, haha. GO VEGETA!

7 Sosuke Aizen - Bleach Sosuke Aizen is a fictional character in the Bleach manga series and its adaptations created by Tite Kubo.

He is unbelievable, extremely, incredible level smart and hot. He is a crate a strategic plans. Aizen has got God level strong and intelligent.

Yes Aizen... sexy smartass

8 Edward Elric - Fullmetal Alchemist Edward Elric, commonly nicknamed Ed, is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga series and its adaptations created by Hiromu Arakawa.

Ed has survived a lot considering his age (any age). How many people had come as close as Ed to bringing someone back from the dead. Two. His teacher, and his brother. He and his brother were 10 and 8. Edward is a genius when it comes to chemistry, alchemy, and strategy. He's seen behind the doorway thing, what he traded his leg for, and in the long run, that has helped him plenty. I was super disappointed he doesn't have Alchemy anymore because he has the potential to become the greatest alchemist there has ever lived. He still can, we the help of his brother. And Edward is hot as hell.

OK, my top choices were L, Levi, Light, and of coarse Edward Elric. Golden eyes, badass braid, six pack, yeah, he definitely got the hotness. Also, Ed and Al were reading their dad's alchemy books and taught themselves some alchemy when they were like five, and continued that complex research for their entire lives, so he is also a GENIUS! He should definitely be number one.

He starts out pretty baby faced, but DAMN! *Snaps fingers 3 times* Is he buff and a badass! He is also super smart in science! In Brotherhood he gets more manlier and in the original anime he doesn't really mature that's noticeable, but he still looks god damn hot without a shirt!

Ed is a genius, seriously, because alchemy is all about molecules and things and stuff, you have to know them all and what they make and all that jazz. If he's not a genius then I don't know who is.
He learned all this starting from the age of like SIX!

9 Erza - Fairy Tale Erza Scarlet is an S-Class Mage from the infamous magic guild Fairy Tail. Erza starts off as a lone wolf and stays loyal to following the rules. As the story develops Erza changes into loving mage strong and independent. As her terrible past haunts her she ignores her Nakama's calls that they want help. ...read more.

Let's face reality, people. Erza Scarlett is pretty badass. She's totally awesome, and deserves to get #1. Is she the absolute smartest? I don't know about that. But she always has her wit about her and although not all of her sillier plans work, she never fails to rise to the occasion and destroy what ever is standing in her way... Despite her past, she's stayed strong. Needless to say, ERZA IS THE BEST

Erza is one of the strongest members in Fairy Tail, she is hot and badass, she can evoke weapons and armors, but she had a very sad past. Except this, it's one of the best anime characters I know.

Erza! She's so hot! Her hair is perfect all the time and she kicks ass! She had over 100 different armor suits and swords! Her past is really sad though. But she is amazing!

ERZA! I don't know but when I hear this name I can remember the most beautiful, strongest female wizard and mostly a very much smart lady as well as a hot girl.

10 Near - Death Note Nate River, exclusively known by the mononym Near, is a fictional character in the manga series Death Note, created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.

Well ok so don't read this if you don't like spoilers.
When L died I was truly devastated and it's safe to say that I did even want to really finish the series. But yeah I went on and saw N or Near and I'm like oh ok so he's actually a lot like L. Which made me happy. It felt like I was seeing L again, except L was for some reason going through puberty, I guess. I don't know, but Near's pretty cool.

He outsmarted Light, and surpassed L.

Very very smart and cute

The Contenders
11 Shikamaru Nara - Naruto Shikamaru Nara is a fictional character in the Naruto manga and anime series created by Masashi Kishimoto.

Shikamaru is one of the characters I like in naruto because he always outsmart his opponent, if I were to ask this will be my top 10:
1. shikamaru
2. kakashi hatake- same as shikamaru he is so brilliant when in time of fighting. always analysing first the ability of his opponent.
3. itachi
4. sasuke
5. naruto
6. chiyo- the grandmom of sasori, she was so good and brilliant in her puppetry
7. neji- it was always been said that he is a genius
8. minato
9. sakura- according to sasori, he was amazed that sakura easily made an antidote for his poison that he made even he can not make
10. gaara - he is so fine and excellent in using the nature as he fight his opponent ex. he uses the minerals from underground in fighting kimimaru and he uses the gold sand of his own father to defeat the revived mizukage

Maybe this is just me, but besides being an obvious genius, I find his laid-back, down-to-earth personality and subtle-yet-profound love of his friends and villagers to be so very attractive. Face it, he's as "cool" as Sasuke without the Uchicha thirst for vengeance. Temari would be a super lucky girl...

Shikamaru is a genius... No homo he kinda has a sexy vibe on him. He is a brilliant strategist. He puts in perspective his weakness and uses it against his enemies... Just look at how he defeated hidan

Shikamaru needs to be farther up. He's not the hottest character but his smarts trump most people on this list besides a few.

12 Kisuke Urahara - Bleach Kisuke Urahara is a fictional character in the Bleach manga series and its adaptations created by Tite Kubo.

He is awesome and always remains calm and ahead of everyone. He and Itachi are the smartest characters of all

Aizen : I'll kill you kisuke!
Kisuke: *blasts the ever living hell out Aizen*
Kisuke: Surprise mawfacka.

Blasted Aizen twice in the row.

Come on he should be first...

13 Sakura - Naruto Sakura Haruno is the main heroine of the series "Naruto Shonen Jump!" and Naruto Shippuden. She is the only female ninja of Team Seven. Her family consists of her mother, Mebuki Haruno, and her father Kizashi Haruno. Her clan is likely not very well known around Konoha and up until "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations!" She wears the symbol of her clan on her back. ...read more.

She is beautiful, badass and she was so capable that she melted sasuke's (calm, quiet, non pervert, totally not interested in girls, doesn't talks too much, every girl's ideal) heart. She is way too pretty

The best looking girl in all of anime, deserves to be I number one! Love her bubble gum pink hair and those vivid green eyes!

Sakura is the most annoying person alive. She is so annoying that she doesn't even need to be alive to be on that list!

She is the smartest naruto girl, apreciated by her mentors and she has always showed amazing ideeas to escape from troubles! She is the best!

14 Gray Fullbuster - Fairy Tail Gray Fullbuster a fairytail wizard is a kind sensitive person which can be mainly found in underwear or fighting a guildmate / friend brother Natsu Dragneel (which I am supersede dint make this list) anyway Gray has a habit of stripping which he found while training with his now unfortunately dead master ...read more.

Gray is so smart. He had an awesome power. He's also hot and handsome and the way I like him because he had a better intelligence that can't do others. He can also defeat some girls by his seduction. In fairy tail, he is named " smart model" because of what he can do and not just that, he's not bad boy because his hot, he is also very kind. He's awesome!

I've had many anime crushes, sasuke uchiha being my first at the tender age of 5 but gray had been the only one to stick with me. Every time I see him I think of how hot and sexy he is. To be honest I like him more then natsu and I'm sad he's only at number 10

He is better than Naruto or something ever could! So come on!

A fangirl's dream. Absolutetly gorgeous with a problem with taking off his clothes.

15 Sasuke - Naruto Sasuke Uchiha is a fictional character from the manga and anime franchise Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto.

Sasuke is just beyond perfect! He's clever, strong, powerful, cool, cold, superior, a badass, and not to mention HOT! I used to hate anime but I became obsessed with it thanks to him! Sasuke is awesome because he is an Uchiha, the strongest clan that ever existed!

He was my first love. Until now he still awesome. I love him so much. He's cool, handsome, mysterious, genius, awesome, perfect! He's really my ideal type. Well, someday I hope I can meet someone like him. Uchiha Sasuke, I love you!

Sasuke should not be top 5 not to mention above Light Yagami!? Heck I think Killua from hunter x hunter is not only smarter but also better looking than him. I know I'm going to get hate but I am so tired of Naruto fanboys.

Common, he is number one in everything smartest, hottest, powerful, strongest and fastest. Maybe his brother, Itachi, is better than him at some, but still they are related!

16 Tōshirō Hitsugaya - Bleach Toshiro Hitsugaya is a fictional character in the Bleach manga series and its adaptations created by Tite Kubo.
17 Byakuya Kuchiki - Bleach

Well, he once purposely got himself injured just to test the opponents strategy, and he is a master plotter to equal Itachi Uchiha, and he can often spot tiny flaws in the opponents fighting style. I rest my case.

Hottest smartest guy ever!
He just needs to take one look at your moves, analyse them for few seconds and... RIP. you go straight yo hell..*. *
And hotness is his middle name.. Sexy handsome cunning and brilliant
BYAKUYA LOVE YOU!

18 Kakashi Hatake - Naruto Kakashi Hatake is a fictional character in the Naruto manga and anime series created by Masashi Kishimoto. In the story, Kakashi is the teacher of Team 7, consisting of the series' primary characters, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno.

He's so awesome even his own universe can't decide on just one epic title for him. He's the Copy Ninja, Kakashi of the Sharingan, Sharingan Kakashi, or He who has Copied 1000 Jutsu.

HE'S KAKASHI!

Love him, but I really wanted to see his face... Maybe Sakura might like Kakashi better then Sasuke and give up on him... MAYBE...

The son of the White Fang... I dunno why.. I just love his hairstyle and his voice... I never thought I'd ever have a crush on a teacher... He's just... Hot!

I just love Kakashi! He's just too awesome and the best sensei that ever existed!

19 Usui Takumi - Maid Sama

Why is he not number 1! He's unsuitable taking for Pete's sake! He's hot, drop dead gorgeous, and he can do everything! He is smart too! I bet that he can get into any school that he wanted too!

He is so cool! Every girls in her school gets attracted to him. His personality is so cool too. He is the most handsome looking guy then the heros of other mangas. He should be number 1!

He is so hot! He is so sexy! He is extrimely handsome! He is so PERFECT! He is always in my mind! Although I find more handsome anime guy, he is always in my mind! He is the one who can driving me crazy!

What IS Usui not good at?! He's absolutely utterly perfect. And you've got to admit, it takes a lot of smarts to worm your way into the heart of one Ayuzawa Misaki.

20 Kurapika - Hunter x Hunter

Fast to think along with very faithful to his friends.

Such an awesome guy

This list is for smart and hot, kurapika is both, yet some anime boys in this list are not

21 Minato Namikaze - Naruto Minato Namikaze was the fourth Hokage of Village Hidden in the Leafs and the man responsible for sealing the nine-tailed demon fox inside Naruto Uzumaki when he was born. Doing so cost him his life, and before dying he asked that the villagers not see Naruto as the monster within him, instead wanting ...read more.

I don't even have to say anything here. We all know Minato is one of the best.

He is the best

22 Aru Akise - Future Diary

I never understood why everyone is all over Yuki when Akise is super sexy, smart, nice, all around amazing, and he's RIGHT THERE. Why choose Yuki (who pisses me off to no end) over almost literal perfection?

He is my favorite male character in Future Diary. Also, I love that show because it shows how a young average boy deals with a yandere girlfriend in the Hunger Games.
He's just... SO AWESOME

How can no one love him? His white hair and purple eyes just make him so adorable. I was so sad when yuno kill ed him.

Akise is very hot and is also very smart. He is the first one to find out that Yuno is actually a goddess.

23 Sanji - One Piece Vinsmoke Sanji, most commonly known by his moniker "Black Leg" Sanji, is a fictional character in the One Piece franchise created by Eiichiro Oda. He is the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates, as well as the former sous chef of the Baratie. He is also the third son of the Vinsmoke Family, thus making him a prince of the Germa Kingdom.

This list is about BOTH looks and intelligence, a lot of people above him lacks one of them.
Sanji's intelligence saved the crew countless times, but most of the people ignore it just because he acts perverted. Sanji deserves better

Sanji is one of the most smartest characters I have ever witnessed. He is obviously pervert but in the serious situation he always showed his intelligence. So I like this character more than any...

-Mr Prince saved the crew in Alabasta with an elaborated plan
-Pretended to be an agent to get Crocodile off their back
-Sabotaged Enel's ship
-Predicted where Robin would be taken and got on the train, saving Usopp and Franky
-Planned their escape by opening the Gate of justice
-Made Nami, Brook and Chopper escape Capone's body
-Saved Chiffon at light speed while keeping his identity secret

What more is there to say? SANJI IS A BOSS

Very few male characters in One Piece have strenght, compassion, smarts and good looks. Sanji is one of them.

24 Shanks - One Piece ''Red-Haired" Shanks is a fictional character in the One Piece franchise created by Eiichiro Oda. He is the captain of Red Hair Pirates and member of Yonko. He is also a former member of the legendary Roger Pirates, the only group to successfully conquer the Grand Line.

YES! This dud esould be number one. He stopped a war wit a few words, he gave up his arm to save his friend, he is hot and an all round amazing guy. Plus he's the captain of his own ship and is really smart.

Smartest in the OP world. Lot smarter than other guys on top of the list. Wise words, full of wisdom and great captain and friend.

Stopped war just by showing up.

YAY! I was waiting for him!

25 Jellal Fernandes - Fairy Tail Jellal Fernandes is a childhood friend of Erza Scarlet. When he lost his own memory, he was a Dark Mage who desperately sought to revive Zeref via the R-System. Jellal served as the main antagonist of the Tower of Heaven arc and is currently a member and co-founder of Crime Sorcière.

How is Jellal below Lucy he's much smarter than Lucy though Lucy's pretty smart too. But Jellal is a child prodigy and the most diverse character in the entire show. Plus he's very handsome, even more so than Gray in my opinion.

Come on 24?! Jellybean should at least be no 9! And that doesn't do him half justice!

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