15. Alucard

Anime: Hellsing Ultimate

I did say that seinen isn’t always about dark, violent stories.

But Hellsing Ultimate has such an amazing MC. In a world where evil runs rampant and is adamant about the decimation of humanity, a vampire becomes the main weapon of hope.

Alucard isn’t your ordinary vampire (or evil-looking protagonist):

Also known as The Impaler and Son of the Devil, he’s considered the strongest living vampire — and no one in the show can match his power level.

He’s cruel, but there’s also a more vulnerable side to him.

Lastly, his character design is iconic to the point that an MMORPG I play has custom equipment inspired by his look, particularly his orange sunglasses.