47 Epic Anime Tattoos Featuring Berserk, Naruto, Demon Slayer & More
Inside: Find some cool new ideas from these 47 awesome anime tattoos.
Anime has such a cult following, it’s no wonder there’s so many awesome designs for anime tattoos out there!
While hunting for your first (or maybe second or third) anime tattoo idea, I hope you find the inspiration you’re looking for here, and have fun seeing some from shows you may not have touched on quite yet. Or movies. Or worlds, as some may say.
Happy hunting!
Anime Tattoo Pain Levels And Care
There’s nothing specific to anime tattoos that would increase or decrease the pain levels, as it usually has to do with the amount of detail and the location of the piece that is a factor to your pain level for each tattoo you get. And personal pain tolerance of course.
However, just looking at all of these ideas, I can tell that they’re a bit more detailed than any of my tattoos personally, so I just know my pain levels would likely be through the roof here. Now, not all of them are of a detailed character, but if that’s what you’re going for here, then I would say to expect some sting through the process.
If you already have some more detailed or colored pieces, this will be no different than your others. Care and healing will be the same too, just make sure you reference your artist for the instructions here.
Berserk Tattoo
Some anime artists are more detailed than others, and the Berserk animators definitely fall into this category. And it speaks in these Beserk tattoos!
Each of these are incredible depictions of the characters and encapture the essence of the story overall. Brilliant, bold, and daring, and these are just a few examples!
If this is your favorite, and you’re looking for something super sick in ink, then this is the route for you.
I love a black and white detailed piece, it feels so simple and complex at the same time, and this Beserk tattoo is the perfect example.
3. Close Up
A more discrete and symbolic piece of your favorite show is the coolest way to nod to your favorite show.
Gaara Tattoo
This is a cool one, because not only is Gaara a character with many adoring fans, he has a tattoo of her own that is beyond iconic.
It’s a symbol for “love” right there on his forehead, but it’s not just a sweet symbol for him. It’s an homage to his tragic and courageous backstory, and as the character’s origin unfolds, it’s more and more evident that it’s a story of hope.
This Gaara tattoo is a really cool one to get if you’re looking into lowkey anime tattoos because not only is it a nod to a fantastic character, it may also be a symbol of hope to you after facing your own wild backstory.
6. Minimal
This comic style square is one of the coolest ways to zoom in on the Gaara tattoo.
7. Highlight
What a representation of this character’s story!
9. Symbol Alone
10. Bright Eyes
11. Full Color
One Piece Tattoo
One Piece tattoos are a little more light hearted.
There’s a lot of cheeky symbols and more simple artworks that go into the animations here. The main logo being one of them, but as always there are other creative ideas for you too. It’s a fun one, and this is a super popular one to look into.
Check them out!
12. Creative Design
13. Easy Logo
The easy logo makes the perfect One Piece tattoo!
14. Super Minimal
15. Silhouettes
I love how simple this one is. It’s unique and different, but lowkey at the same time.
16. Hand Piece
This is a temporary tattoo, but it’s such a cool design you should make it permanent.
17. Chopper
Naruto Anime Tattoos
Naruto, being one of the more popular titles in the anime world, has so many possibilities it could be overwhelming!
Several artists have taken some creative vision designing tattoos inspired by this show and it shows. I love when art inspires other artists, and that’s exactly what has been done with Naruto.
Simple or detailed or creative, there’s an idea for you here. Maybe even take some inspiration to collaborate with your tattoo artist. That’s where the best ideas formulate usually anyway.
I’m obsessed with the contrast between the fine line and thick sections in this Naruto tattoo!
19. Portrait
20. Dagger
21. Script
A simple script with the show name is never boring.
22. Split Face
23. Full Back Piece
This full back Naruto tattoo holds a really epic energy that the show does.
Curse Mark Sasuke Tattoo
I love something a little more vague and ambiguous than just a character. Though those are always sick.
A curse mark from Naruto is another really cool way to nod at your show without being as direct. A very IYKYK kind of a moment with this one.
25. Spreading Curse
Letting the curse spread over your shoulder is a really cool element of this Curse Mark Sasuke tattoo.
26. Sun Beams
28. Full Shoulder
29. Outline
I love the minimalist take on this.
Hunter X Hunter Spider Tattoo
Same concept here with the Hunter X Hunter spider tattoo. It’s edgy, it’s dark, and it’s different, and I know if this is your show, this is just the right tattoo idea for you.
This marks the characters as members, and this marks you as a member of the fandom in the same way.
29. Phantom Troupe
I love this beautiful spider to be used for the Hunter X Hunter spider tattoo rather than the exact design from the anime.
31. Dark Hand Pieces
32. Flat Black
No details, no fuss.
33. Webbing
34. Leaving A Chain
This is the most true to the Hunter X Hunter spider tattoos in the show, placement and all.
Dragon Ball Tattoo
Dragon Ball tattoos usually tend to be more on the intense and detailed side, and maybe that speaks brightly of their fans!
Whether you’re inking the Dragon Ball itself or their main characters, you’re in it for the long haul here.
36. Cloud Ride
How easy, straightforward, and cool is this tattoo.
This is an amazing piece done in black and gray depicting the main characters in Dragon Ball Z!
39. Power Struggle
41. In The Clutch
Demon Slayer Tattoo
Demon Slayer is another anime that has inspired artists to come up with their own designs and unique styles to tattoo these characters and themes on their clients.
Comic book style or simple swords, here’s a lot here to add to your collection with Demon Slayer tattoos.
Check these out! I think some of them are pretty cool.
I love the popping out of the sword from the art box in this Demon Slayer tattoo.
44. Deep And Intense
An intense character piece will always be so hardcore.
46. The Eyes
The variety and diversity even among different anime styles is so inspiring, that even though two animation artists may be in the same category, they can have such unique looks and differing techniques.
This not only adds variety to the animations and books, but gives you such variety when going to get them memorialized in tattoo form. Sure, it may be another anime character, but it could look so different from another and create a really cool dimension with your anime tattoos.
If you and your significant other or you and your bestie are in on these obsessions together, you should totally check out these matching anime tattoos. They’re too fun and it’s so much more exciting to share a passion with someone.
If you’re a fan, you know that these aren’t just cartoons, but there’s so much more beneath the surface of each story, and the level of storytelling is unmatched. This is a brilliant fandom, with such creativity and devotion, and these anime tattoos are sure to reflect that. I hope you’ve found the ideas you were looking for, and continue on this beautiful journey of tattooing your life on your sleeve!
