Sakura, which is generally taken from the name of the most famous flower in Japan, sakura cherry blossoms, is usually more synonymous with female characters. However, depending on the kanji, "sakura" itself can mean high quality oak charcoal. Even "saku" itself can mean bloom. These two other meanings can be seen as prayers so that the child with the given name can "bloom" into a good person or become a "high quality" figure like oak charcoal. Therefore, there is no need to feel strange anymore when you see anime boys named Sakura. And from a number of those kinds of male characters, these are the coolest and manliest man named Sakura that has ever appeared in your favorite anime series. 

1. Hanamichi Sakuragi - Slam Dunk

The main character of this basketball series is definitely the name that first appears in your mind when talking about a male character with the name Sakura. Even though he often seems temperamental and boasts himself too much, Hanamichi is still a competent basketball player thanks to his stubborn nature. Based on the kanji, the name (Sakuragi Hanamichi; 桜木 花道) itself may roughly mean "sakura tree and flowery road". 

2. Sakura - Toriko

Although he rarely appears, Sakura is a Gourmet Hunter as well as a member of the 0th Biotope, a secret organization consisting of very strong martial arts experts. In addition, he can freely come and go to Gourmet World, facing whatever monstrosities and dangerous environments there. The character's name is written only with the kanji for cherry blossom (桜). 

3. Kaoru Sakuraba - The iDOLM@STER SideM

This 2D idol is a former surgeon who decided to change careers after his beloved older sister died of a disease that’s very difficult to cure. A perfectionist, Kaoru always acts cold and serious in order to achieve his goal of becoming an idol that everyone admires. Even so, his exterior will soften once someone becomes familiar with him, even though he will hide that fact. This “one-eyed tsundere” must be a male Sakura in anime who is very popular with girls. His name (Sakuraba Kaoru; 桜庭 薫) can be translated as “the scent of the cherry blossom garden”. 

4. Haruto Sakuraba - Eyeshield 21

This Ojo White Knights football club receiver also became an idol thanks to his photogenic looks that’s popular among girls. To the extent that the general public thinks he is the main player of Ojo even though his skill at football is actually mediocre. After having to decide between his hobby of playing football and his career as a celebrity, Haruto finally decides to prioritize the United States-based sport and changes his image to become more macho. Looking at the kanji (Sakuraba Haruto; 桜庭 春人), his name can be read as “cherry blossom garden and spring person (also means adolescent)”. 

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5. Daichi Sakura - Big Windup

The catcher and clean up hitter of the Sakitama High School baseball team is a fairly strong member of the team. Not only can he throw a fast ball to deal double play, Daichi is also competent enough to hit homeruns. His name (Sakura Daichi; 佐倉 大地) means "oak charcoal and vast lands". 

6. Neku Sakuraba - The World Ends With You The Animation

The main character of the The World Ends With You anime and game series. One day Neku wakes up in a state of amnesia: he can't remember anything about himself except his name. And it turns out that he has gotten involved in a dangerous game called the Reaper's Game. Introverted and dislikes other people, at first Neku is an incredibly annoying person. But because he and the other people who're in Reaper's Game had to rely on each other, his nature slowly changed. His name (Sakuraba Neku; 桜庭 音操) can be translated to “cherry blossom garden and sound manipulation”. 

7. Soujiro Sakura - Persona 5 The Animation

The owner of Café Leblanc, which is known for its coffee and Japanese curry, is Futaba's adoptive father and was responsible for Ren Amamiya during his stay in Tokyo. Even though he seems indifferent and cold towards Ren, Soujiro is a friendly person and willingly helps the Phantom Thieves group hiding their acts. His name (Sakura Soujiro; 佐倉 惣治郎) roughly translated means "oak charcoal and local government, politics, and common boy name" 

8. Yuusuke Sakurai - Mob Psycho 100

A bespectacled man who looked like any ordinary anime character, aside from his scars which made his face quite imposing. As an esper, he is one of the strongest members of Claw's 7th Division thanks to his ability of telekinesis and inflicting "curses" on inanimate objects. With the curse, Yuusuke can create an incredibly sharp sword just using a plastic toy sword. This technique he named Jugan. From the kanji (Sakurai Yuusuke; 桜威 遊介), his name can be roughly translated to “power of cherry blossoms and one who is concerned with playing”. 

9. Shinichi Sakurai - Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai

The main character of the Uzaki anime series does look quite plain at a glance. Plus, he is a bit introverted, likes to be alone, and enjoys playing video games. But behind that boring exterior, Shinchi is a friendly young man and has a well-built body. Which is a quite rare attribute in main characters for anime like this. This kind of guy is definitely not only sought after by gamer girls, but also becomes the ideal figure among gamer boys. Based on the kanji (Sakurai Shinichi; 桜井 真一), his name can be read as "cherry blossoms well and number one truth". 

For guys named Sakura, aren’t they pretty cool and manly? Stay tuned for information about other games and anime and don't forget to follow Dunia Games' Facebook and Instagram for more interesting updates. Don’t forget, you can also buy vouchers for Mobile Legends, Free Fire, Call of Duty Mobile and many other games at attractive prices only at Dunia Games Top-up! 

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Written by Sidharta F. Rasidi: Twitter @StoPlayinGame