Updated May 12, 2024 by testing

Mirror, mirror on the wall… who’s the most handsome of them all? Oh, we all fall for major transformations! Many different anime series bring us on this ride. 

In this article, we will be stating 18 Anime where the MC turns handsome. Already piqued your interest? Keep on reading! 

 

ANIME WITH MCs WHO TURNED FROM A 3 TO A 10!

 

18. Tokyo Ravens

Title	Tokyo Ravens
Genre	Action, Supernatural
Type	Series
Studio	Eight Bit
Premiered	October 9, 2013
Episode Count	24
Duration	24  minutes per episode

A potent magic system utilized by the Japanese during World War I, onmyodou has since been advanced, improved, and condensed to the point where it is now being applied in the domains of science.  Not many can acquire this ability, as demonstrated by the situation of Harutora, a Tsuchimikado branch family member born without any spiritual skill.

Considering his past, all Harutora has ever desired is to live a regular, tranquil life. However, he chooses to be in control by joining the fight with Natsume as her shikigami when a group of individuals from the Onmyo Agency set out to reenact the disaster that brought about Japan’s collapse two years prior.

 

17. Oreshura

Title	Oreshura
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Type	Series
Studio	A-1 Pictures
Premiered	January 6, 2013
Episode Count	13
Duration	23  minutes per episode

Eita Kidou’s parents’ adultery not only caused his family to fall apart, but it also made him doubt the possibility of love. Eita spends his whole high school career focusing on his education with hopes of being a doctor, lacking the intention of engaging in romantic relationships.

The attractive and well-liked Masuzu Natsukawa later on discovered Eita’s disinterest. She urges him to pose as her lover (OMG! A fake dating trope) since she is sick of being the center of attention and is also repulsed by the idea of love. Despite Eita’s refusal, Masuzu does have another tactic to use by vowing to expose shameful entries from his journal online if he doesn’t cooperate.

 

16. Gurren Lagann

Title	Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Genre	Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Type	Series
Studio	Gainax
Premiered	April 1, 2007
Episode Count	27
Duration	24  minutes per episode

Unknown to the legendary surface, Simon and Kamina were born and reared in a hidden, underground town. Simon is a shy young guy without serious goals, whereas Kamina is a hot head determined to make a reputation. Simon discovers an odd thing one day while working in the dirt, which is actually a secret to an old weapon they call Lagann.

The two, together with Yoko, heroically fight new adversaries alongside other survivors to recover the surface, while facing a big mystery. Soon, they join the struggle against the “Beastmen,” humanoid beings that bring havoc.

 

15. Deadman Wonderland

Title	Deadman Wonderland
Genre	Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Supernatural
Type	Series
Studio	Manglobe
Premiered	April 17, 2011
Episode Count	12
Duration	24  minutes per episode

Ganta Igarashi is given a death sentence for a crime he did not do. He is transported to the for-profit jail Deadman Wonderland, wherein he runs upon Shiro, a lost childhood buddy. He quickly realizes that he is not a typical convict, but rather a Deadman with a Branch of Sin.

He can easily control his blood. He is brought to G Ward where he encounters the other Deadmen. They learn of a scheme hatched by Chief Warden Tamaki involving the Red Guy, the man accused of framing Ganta and turning it into Deadman Wonderland. They make the decision to engage Tamaki and his minions, the Undertakers and the Forgeries, in combat.

 

14. Vinland Saga

Title	Vinland Saga
Genre	Action, Adventure, Drama
Type	Series
Studio	Wit Studio
Premiered	July 8, 2019
Episode Count	24
Duration	24  minutes per episode

Thorfinn was introduced to the tales of seasoned sailors who had traversed the seas and arrived in Vinland, ever since he was little.  Not at all like the frigid village in Iceland where he was born, and most definitely not like his current existence as a mercenary, it is believed to be pleasant and lush, a paradise where he would not engage in warfare.

Thorfinn must inflict damage on Askeladd, the perpetrator of his father’s death, in the midst of the mayhem. The ongoing cycle of death and violence seemed to be the sole heaven for the Vikings.

 

13. Ben-to

Title	Ben-to
Genre	Action, Comedy, Gourmet
Type	Series
Studio	David Production
Premiered	October 9, 2011
Episode Count	12
Duration	24  minutes per episode

A crucial structure in any city? Yep, it is the supermarket wherein it offers a practical way to buy a variety of foods in a welcoming, secure setting. Yet, once the unsold bento boxes are placed on their nightly half-off promotions, these stores flip in an instant! 

You Satou, a high school student, stumbles into the conflict area and is forcibly subjected to these clashes, but rather than deciding to stay away, he wants to take part. Together, they discover the true meaning of fighting for one’s food alongside Wolf Sen Yarizui and Hana Oshiroi.

 

12. Plunderer

Title	Plunderer
Genre	Action, Fantasy, Ecchi
Type	Series
Studio	GEEK TOYS
Premiered	January 9, 2020
Episode Count	24
Duration	22  minutes per episode

In Alcia, Counts define a person’s strength and social standing. A person is condemned to the Abyss, which is supposed to be more dire than death, if their Count hits zero.

Hina embarks on a quest in search of the famous Aces—heroes of the war that took place three hundred years ago, sporting a white star next to their Count—determined to carry out her mother’s final wishes.

Hina runs into Nana, the proprietor of a pub, and Licht Bach, a shadowy figure in a mask (#mysterious) who has a negative Count. Licht admits that he does have another count, one with a white star, one with a famous Ace.

 

11. Accel World

Title	Accel World
Genre	Action, Romance, Sci-Fi
Type	Series
Studio	VIZ Media
Premiered	April 7, 2012
Episode Count	24
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Haruyuki Arita is a middle schooler often tormented due to his body shape (#notobodyshaming) which led him to internet gaming for comfort. A twist in his life  took place when he found out that the prominent student council VP Kuroyukihime, made his academic achievements look unimpressive at all. Kuroyukihime opened a new world of possibility to Haruyuki by introducing “Brain Burst,” a program which enables a user to boost their brain signals enabling time to stand still.

Kuroyukihime has a hidden agenda on why she revealed the program to Haruyuki and it is because she is in need of the latter’s helping hand in order for her to know the creator of Brain Burst and find out the reason why it was created in the first place. It is far from being easy. She must go through different trials including the “Six Kings of Pure Color,” the challenging faction masters and advancing to the highest point which is level 10.

A deal has been made. If the girl defends Haruyuki from his bullies, Haruyuki will extend his  help and make sure Kuroyukihime will succeed, and so the adventure begins! 

 

10. Stigma of the Wind 

Title	Kaze no Stigma
Genre	Action, Romance, Supernatural
Type	Series
Studio	Gonzo
Premiered	April 13, 2007
Episode Count	24
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Kazuma Kannagi was beaten by Ayano Kannagi, his cousin, in a battle for the right to carry on the family sword, Enraiha. His defeat and inability to perform the fire skills known as En-Jutsu, which are a specialty of the Kannagis, led to his expulsion from the family.  Afterwards, Kazuma is back, stronger and hotter, as Kazuma Yagami, a talented expert in the wind arts known as Fu-Jutsu.

 

9. Masamune-kun’s Revenge

Title	Masamune-kun’s Revenge
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Type	Series
Studio	SILVER LINK
Premiered	January 5, 2017
Episode Count	12
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Masamune Makabe was called “Piggy” as a child because of his weight after being dumped by wealthy, attractive Aki Adagaki. Masamune was heartbroken and spent a lot of time working out to look better. Masamune is determined to seek vengeance and will make Aki fall head over heels in love with him (for me, he doesn’t even have to try) before dismissing her the next time they cross paths. 

Surprisingly, just as Masamune is moving closer to exacting his revenge, he finds a strange message that refers to him by his previous nickname. Masamune’s strategy is fatal from the outset until he figures out who sent the message!

 

8. Buso Renkin

Title	Buso Renkin
Genre	Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural
Type	Series
Studio	Xebec
Premiered	October 5, 2006
Episode Count	26
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Kazuki Muto, a high school student, is slain one evening while defending a strange girl from a monster. The next morning, when he wakes up in his dorm, he thinks it was all a nightmare. Eventually, when a huge serpentine monster strikes him and his sister, he is slapped by reality.  Tokiko Tsumura, reveals that the beast is a homunculus. The Kakugane is an occult tool that, when used, assumes a specific form dependent on its user, creating a special Buso Renkin. The only thing capable of eliminating a homunculus monster is the Buso Renkin. Kazuki uses this to make the “Sunlight Heart”, his personal Buso Renkin.

 

7. Tokyo Ghoul

Title	Tokyo Ghoul
Genre	Action, Fantasy, Horror
Type	Series
Studio	Pierrot
Premiered	July 4, 2014
Episode Count	12
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Ken Kaneki, a college student who rarely engages with people, avoids the current issue of “flesh devouring ghouls”catastrophe by hiding his head in his studies. Rize Kamishiro, an attractive woman, walks up to him and straight out asks him to date her, breaking his introverted state. .

He found himself lying on the hospital bed after a horrific fight with her to discover that his life was spared because of Rize, a deceased one, whose organs are inside of Kaneki’s .

Kaneki turns into a human-ghoul hybrid (Scary? No, a hottie) as his body starts to change horrifically. Kaneki tries to cling to the bits of humanity – his original self, as he embarks on a quest he never imagined he will do before, as an ongoing fight develops between the new monsters of the community and those fighting them.

 

6. Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

Title	Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
Genre	Action, Comedy
Type	Series
Studio	Artland
Premiered	October 7, 2006
Episode Count	203
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Tsunayoshi Sawada, a middle-schooler who has been branded “Loser Tsuna” by his peers, appears to be the exact embodiment of disaster.

When Tsuna meets the enigmatic Reborn, who also appears to be a hitman, his everyday life takes an unusual turn.   Reborn, who has been dispatched from the most powerful Mafia family in Italy, has been given the challenging task of getting the uninteresting middle schooler ready to become the ninth chief of the infamous Vongola family, who is set to retire. The path ahead for the dumb youngster is difficult, but maybe Loser Tsuna can succeed with the aid of his odd private teacher and new criminal allies.

 

5. Redo of Healer

Title	Redo of Healer
Genre	Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Ecchi
Type	Series
Studio	TNK
Premiered	January 13, 2021
Episode Count	12
Duration	24 minutes per episode

It appeared that Keyaru would have a bright future when he gained the abilities of a Hero who excelled in curing all wounds, no matter how severe. Although what faced him was intense suffering; he endured years of horrifying torture and mistreatment that seemed to go on forever.

Keyaru made the decision to cast a potent healing spell that turned the world back in time leading him to the days before his suffering, because he had a strong belief to get his life going again. Armed with the pain of his past, he makes a promise to start over in order to accomplish a new goal: to inflict retribution on the individuals who harmed him.

 

4. Hero Man

Title	Hero Man
Genre	Action, Sci-Fi
Type	Series
Studio	Bones
Premiered	April 1, 2010
Episode Count	26
Duration	24 minutes per episode

Joseph Carter “Joey” Jones is a shy but kind-hearted person who lives with his grandmother in Center City, California, and works at a coffee shop. He is tormented at school, and his family struggles financially, yet he never loses his positive attitude. He is a robotics aficionado and is desperate to get his hands on a Heybo, a one-of-a-kind toy robot.

A ruined Heybo left behind by a group of affluent youngsters is discovered one day by Joey and his friend Simon “Psy” Kaina. He brings it home, fixes it himself, and ecstatically gives it the name Heroman. Heroman, however, is hit by a lightning one night and springs to life, doubling in size as a result.

 

3. Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest

Title	Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest
Genre	Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Type	Series
Studio	Asread, White Fox
Premiered	July 8, 2019
Episode Count	13
Duration	23 minutes per episode

Hajime Nagumo, a 17-year-old otaku, has his routine interrupted when he, together with his peers, is called to a fantasy realm and given the mission of preserving humanity. Hajime is made fun of for just learning a subpar transmutation skill with no actual attacking strength, while his companions are given spectacular powers beneficial in battle.

He decides to battle for his life out of a desire to survive and one day go home, only to run into a vampire named Yue who is also trying to get out of the maze. By becoming interested in him, Yue along with some people along the way joins Hajime on his quest to return home while gradually becoming the strongest person in the world.

 

2. Aldnoah Zero 

Title	Aldnoah Zero
Genre	Action, Sci-Fi
Type	Series
Studio	A-1 Pictures, TROYCA
Premiered	July 6, 2014
Episode Count	12
Duration	23 minutes per episode

The human race was once able to teleport to Mars due to the finding of a hypergate on the Moon. They dubbed it “Aldnoah,” and those who decided to reside there discovered a technology considerably superior compared to their own, which prompted the establishment of the Vers Empire of Mars and a war declaration against the “Terrans,” those who remained on Earth. Nevertheless, a conflict on the moon that subsequently came to be known as “Heaven’s Fall” prompted the hypergate to detonate, shattering the moon and forcing the two planets to come to an iffy truce.

The peace is broken fifteen years later, and the Martians once more begin a war on the Terrans. Inaho and his companions should now battle the Vers Empire to end the conflict in the presence of this unbeatable foe. Note that Inaho becomes more charming as the episode progresses.

 

1. Chivalry of a Failed Night

Title	Chivalry of a Failed Knight
Genre	Action, Fantasy, Romance, Ecchi
Type	Series
Studio	SILVER LINK, Nexus
Premiered	October 3, 2015
Episode Count	12
Duration	23 minutes per episode

There aren’t many people in this world who have the capacity to shape-shift their souls into potent weapons. These people, known as “Blazers,” attend the elite Hagun Academy to learn the skills necessary to become Mage-Knights. The only F-rated Blazer among the pupils is rumored failure Ikki Kurogane.

Ikki’s journey is followed in Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry as he attempts to disprove the world’s perception that he is the weakest while socialising, learning from his mistakes, and developing skills.

 

Conclusion

You already arrived at the end of the article. Start another adventure by watching the aforementioned articles and let us know your favorite handsome MC so far! Make sure it is not the same as mine (kidding)!