The ISTP character type is one of the most interesting in any form of entertainment. And anime isn’t a different case.
Because of this, we are bound to meet some interesting people who shed more light on this personality type.
ISTP, the virtuoso, the builder, the handyman—whatever you want to call them, ISTP Anime Characters are weird problem-solvers.
Who, you might ask?
But you might not have seen many of them in the same series.
Well, here’s a list of best anime characters who are of ISTP personality type!
27. Spike Spiegel From Cowboy Bebop
To be an ISTP, you have to be able to stand on your own. And if we talk about this trait, Spike is just way more than we can imagine.
This man is just interesting in a very different way. You may have noticed that he doesn’t talk to anyone and only gets up to work.
He won’t do it if there’s no work or he’s not getting paid. And because of how he feels about life, Spike seems like a very cool figure.
But when he fights, he goes from being a cool guy to being a mess. And that’s why he’s here on our list.
26. Kyoka Jiro From My Hero Academia
Jiro is another figure who has acted in a way that shows she is an ISTP. And because of that, she deserves to be here on our list.
Jiro is a minor character in My Hero Academia who is known for her weird thing with the earphone jack.
But her behavior has always shown that she is alone. She doesn’t generally treat people badly. But if you are an ISTP, she is a figure you won’t want to miss.
She gets along with people and doesn’t hurt them. She won’t be the first person to shake hands, though.
25. Shouya Ishida From A Silent Voice
Shouya Ishida used to be a scumbag, but as time went on, he changed into a much better person.
And that’s why he’s here on our list. He did a lot of bad things as a kid that made him look like a jerk.
But those things helped him become the amazing person he is today.
And that’s what makes Shouya such an interesting figure.
We can’t believe how much his eyes have changed since we first met him.
Ishida is a man who is always looking for good characters, so the viewers should love and pay attention to him.
24. Stephen Gevanni From Death Note
Gevanni embodies one of the greatest strengths of ISTPs.
They use their incredible adaptability and efficiency to make miracles.
Gevanni is skilled at a variety of tasks such as lock-picking, the ability to forge handwriting, tracking and marking individuals, and many others.
He was tasked with making a copy of Teru Mikami’s Death Note.
He managed to make an exact copy in just one night.
Thus, whenever someone accomplishes a huge task in a very short amount of time, they are called ‘Gevanni’, in Japan.
23. Ging Freecs From Hunter X Hunter
Ging is one of the people who changes the game the most. And he is the one who does everything needed to make the Hunter x Hunter series work.
Ging is so important to all of us because he is the reason why the whole show happened in the first place.
He was the one who got Gon to leave his home and join the battle. Because of this, he is so amazing to the crowd.
This man can handle anything that comes his way. People say he is one of the most powerful characters in the whole show.
Now, isn’t that some great stuff?
22. Rakshata Chawla From Code Geass
Rakshata shows all the main characteristics of an ISTP.
She is efficient to the point where she doesn’t do anything other than working on her machines and lazing around.
She doesn’t like talking about anything that relates to her feelings or her past.
She is a logical thinker and has a friendly rivalry with Lloyd.
She is invested in her work and defines herself by the work that she has done which is often something ISTPs do.
21. Tsubaki Amamiya From God Eater
Tsubaki is one of the main Squad commanders of the Squad in God Eater.
Tsubaki is a strict rule follower for the lives of the squad members are in her hands.
However, when she is off-duty, with Rindow, or in a problematic emergency, her more free-spirited and logically chaotic side takes over and she is able to drag the team out of trouble.
20. Dutch From Black Lagoon
Dutch is one of the most collected members of the Lagoon Delivery Company.
His experience in the military and the Vietnam War represents itself in keeping all of the members together.
Dutch doesn’t express his emotional attachment to them but rather shows it by having their backs at all times.
He keeps Revy in control when she goes on a violent spree, gives orders as Rock and Benny panic.
19. Vulcan Joseph From Fire Force
Vulcan is the best representation of a healthy and balanced ISTP who is in touch with their emotional side!
He is very loyal and forgiving to those that he loves.
He is an easy-going individual who is fiercely independent and once he gets to know the members of the 8th Department, he is able to use their abilities and flaws for his plans and benefits.
Vulcan loves his animal-inspired inventions and his idea of testing them is to throw them on the ground with all his force to check their reliability.
Quite the literal approach, isn’t it? Classic ISTP.
18. Emiya Kiritsugu From Fate Series
Kiritsugu Emiya takes on the part of Saber’s Master in the Fourth Holy Grail War of Fate/Zero.
He is married to Irisviel von Einzbern and raises Illyasviel von Einzbern and Shirou Emiya as if they were his own children.
Kiritsugu, who is known as the “Magus Killer,” had a hard childhood. He lost his mother, and he had a hard time reconciling his ideas of justice and protecting the weak.
Kiritsugu is the main character in Fate/Zero. His moody personality comes from Shirley’s opinion that he is the only one with the power to make big changes in the world.
But because he doesn’t move quickly enough in some situations, like when his first love turns into a Dead Apostle, terrible things happen, like a lot of people dying on an island.
17. Takeru Gouda From Tsurezure Children
In the beginning, Takeru seems a bit standoffish but as we get to know him throughout the series, his awkwardness and how he doesn’t understand ‘feelings’ and doesn’t like to deal with them.
But later as he continues his relationship with Kamine, he becomes more and more comfortable with talking about them and begins to understand them and himself as well.
16. Sanada Ryu From Kimi ni Todoke
Ryu is probably the best written kuudere out there.
He doesn’t force his feelings or even talk about them to Chizu.
He is happy just by being by her side.
He excels in sports, keeps to himself not talking to anyone until need be, gives necessary advice, and often flies under the radar in class.
15. Kyo Sohma From Fruits Basket
Kyo Sohma is one of the main characters in the story. He is one of the show’s main characters.
And let’s just say that he had a lot of traits that made him an ISTP. He goes on to show that his ideas are right as time goes on.
Also, while the show is going on, he makes sure that things always go his way. There’s a reason why people in the show look up to him.
And since he is a figure from Fruits Basket, he must be smart and clever in the way he does things. He’s just not a fan of being around a lot of people.
And that’s enough to make him stand out as an ISTP all by itself.
14. Toji Fushiguro From Jujutsu Kaisen
This person is a monster. Monster, to be sure. There’s nothing you can do about it.
Toji Fushiguro is a unique person who has nothing in common with anyone else.
He is on the same level as Gojo, but he can stand on his own as a figure.
Gojo’s presence didn’t make him less important, so that should tell you something about how important he is to the story as a whole.
This is why This Fushiguro is so important to the story as a whole. As someone who doesn’t follow the crowd, he has also shown some great ISTP traits.
13. Guts From Berserk
Guts went through hell his whole life. And that’s how he turned into the scary guy he is now. But in the world of Berserk, you can’t do anything but go to extreme lengths.
Guts is the main character of his show, and he is always alone.
Even though he began his trip as a member of a group that killed to stay alive, he soon learned that there is more to life than just killing.
So, he took a step back and chose to just work his way up to greatness on his own.
This man likes to be alone and do everything by himself. And that’s what makes him different from everyone else.
12. Lloyd Asplund From Code Geass
Lloyd loves his machines.
He is a scientist at heart and enjoys his world of data.
He doesn’t miss any opportunity and doesn’t really care about what the authorities have to say about him or his inventions.
All he wants is to enjoy the little world of his experiments.
11. Iwaizumi Hajime From Haikyuu!
Iwaizumi is the ace of Aoba Johsai.
He keeps Oikawa and the team having their act together.
He is strict in regard to his sport, he takes a more hands-on approach, he doesn’t really care about people’s feelings if something is going to get results which shows in the way he often talks to Oikawa.
He also isn’t ashamed of acknowledging someone’s abilities even if they’re an opponent or he dislikes them.
10. Haruhi Fujioka From Ouran Host Club
This anime did quite the gutsy thing having an ISTP heroine!
Haruhi, being an ISTP herself, is not interested in any of the flashy romances that are actually central to the series!
She likes to live in her own world, trying to study and get by in a high school like Ouran.
She is logical, doesn’t really understand the club but she slowly starts mixing with them and enjoying her time in the club.
9. Sukuna From Jujutsu Kaisen
Sukuna is the epitome of unhealthy ISTP-ness.
When unhealthy, ISTPs lock their feelings into a corner and turn into these chaos-loving hedonistic narcissists.
Sukuna is exactly that. He doesn’t care about anyone, all he wants is to have fun and do what he likes.
We can also see that his intellect is adept at analyzing and figuring out what is important to him and what he can use.
Sukuna knows when and how to take advantage of every opportunity that is presented before him.
Sukuna doesn’t care about anyone else.
Whether they suffer or die, is none of his business.
All he cares about is his comfort and his enjoyment.
He is nobody’s ally and nobody’s enemy.
Only he exists, for him.
8. Roronoa Zoro From One Piece
Everyone likes the character of Roronoa Zoro.
And that’s just the start of what makes him who he is. Not only does he work hard, but he is also cool and collected.
But when things get bad, he loses control. And the fact that he solves the problem on his own shows that there’s a lot more to this anime than meets the eye.
And it shows that Zoro is such a great figure that you can’t help but love him. He is amazing in every way.
And that’s why he’s here on our list. Roronoa Zoro is amazing in every way.
7. Hatsuharu Souma From Fruits Basket
Hastsuharu is probably the greatest representation of the ISTP type in an anime character!
This character has two sides to him, a normal Hatsuharu and a black version of him.
Usually, he is cool, calm, and collected.
He takes life in stride, is cool, and doesn’t really show his emotions outwardly.
He is absolutely loyal to all the people he holds dear. This Hatsuharru is a healthy ISTP.
The Black version is that of an unhealthy ISTP who just doesn’t care about his own or anyone else’s feelings.
He goes wild trashing classrooms and not listening to anyone.
6. Shota Aizawa From My Hero Academia
Shota Aizawa is a character that nobody can ever understand. And that’s because he does things so randomly that he can’t be predicted.
We do know, though, that he likes to sleep. And the fact that he never goes to loud parties shows that he is a lot more complex than we might have thought.
People looked down on him at first because his quirk is quiet, which is one of many reasons.
But he changed himself to become a dangerous guy. And that’s what makes the show and this character a lot more interesting and fun to watch on screen.
5. Ash Lynx From Banana Fish
Ash Lynx is a unique person who is not like anyone else. And that’s because he’s in a gang.
He is someone who fits in with the gangs but doesn’t belong there. His kindness is not only impressive because he deals with crime every day, but it also blows my mind.
And that’s what’s so great about how he acts. Also, as the show goes on, we get to see a different side of Ash that not many people know about.
And this is just one of the many ways Ash Lynx makes things hard for the viewers and the characters who are acting out their parts in the story.
4. Dabi From My Hero Academia
This person is proud. And we thought his past was worse than bad. Dabi is the son of Endeavour, so he is the leader of the group.
He is one of the stories’ most important bad guys. We’ve seen him get along with only the bad guys all through the anime.
Also, the character chooses to fight back hard against anyone who comes against him. People also like him because he goes his own way.
Because of his past, he no longer feels things. And that’s just one of the many things that make Dabi seem like a cruel person. This man is not to be taken lightly.
3. Ymir From Attack On Titan
Ymir is a girl who has always drawn attention. And it’s not just because of how she started out.
Even after she was found out, she still had the same personality traits that made her so interesting.
She is a minor figure in the show, and she seems like just another person.
But as time goes on, we see that she’s much more than just a figure. She stands all by herself, with no one to help her.
But even after going through so much pain, she does her best to help Historia. And that’s why the crowd and the people around her are so interested in her.
2. Annie Leonhart From Attack On Titan
Annie Leonhart was a valuable and mysterious woman from the beginning to the end. She was the one who gave fans a lot of trouble right from the start.
And this is why fans of the show find her so amazing. During her story arc, we saw that she doesn’t like talking to anyone.
Still, she was very good at fighting with her hands. And it turned out that this surprise was what made her angry in the show.
When her secret is finally revealed, things start to make sense, and her character continues to amuse the audience to a level that seems impossible. This woman is all about that.
1. Levi Ackerman From Attack On Titan
Levi is the first person on the list. Characters with ISTP traits work hard, stay on task, and are committed. In addition, they usually have strong personalities and go their own way when the time is not right.
So, Levi Ackerman is at the top of this list because he meets all of the requirements. He is determined and works hard, and he is also a great soldier all around.
He is called “Humanity’s Strongest Soldier” for a reason. So, if you haven’t seen her on TV or in movies yet, you’re missing out on some good stuff.
So, Attack on Titan and ISTP fans, this is the man you should be looking forward to.
