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15 Best Anime Hairstyles for Men

15 Best Anime Hairstyles for Men

  • Next Luxury / Style, Hair Care and Styling
  • by — Jared McMahon

You may label them freaky or inane or whatever name you want to call them, but there are many reasons why we call anime hair cool and stylish. These odd hairstyles are the main aspects that enhance the uniqueness of anime characters. So if you have been wondering what makes these characters look incredibly crisp, now you know the secret: their hairstyle.

Anime shows are Japanese animated shows, which are mostly adaptations of Japanese comics or graphic novels known as manga.

When it comes to any male manga or anime hairstyle, don’t assume that it is all about the hair color (we all know that anime hair hues are freaking Rainbowland); their way of styling hair is astonishing even to the most talented barbers and fashionistas.

Today, we want to dive into the world of anime hairstyles and show you some of the coolest haircuts that make male anime characters appear so cool. Besides being statement hairstyles, anime hairstyles also tell us more about the personality of anime characters. That is the reason why we can know one or more things about a certain character beforehand by merely looking at the hair. Amazing!

Ready? Let’s plunge in and see some of the best anime hairstyles for men this year.

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1. Mohawks

Mohawks have existed since medieval times, and if you thought they had vanished, you are mistaken. These punk hairstyles still exist and are pretty cool, and I am sure that also applies to anime mohawks. Though anime characters rarely rock this odd hairstyle, it is still embraced by characters in the Dragon Ball franchise. I know you didn’t expect that!

Still not convinced? Well, this odd hairstyle is sported by characters such as Tapion, Android 16, East Supreme Kai, Uub, and Gou Koga. See? The first four characters are all from Dragon Ball Z. The last character, Gou Koga, is from Bleach.

There is one personality trait that is shared by all these characters; though they are thought to be very strong and scary, they are all kindhearted.

Anime Mohawk with long hair on top starting at the forehead and ending at the nape of the neck

@al3ks_drawings

 

2. Blinding Bangs

This is my favorite manga and anime hairstyle. Well, that doesn’t come to you as a surprise since the blinding bangs are regarded as some of the coolest anime male hairstyles. This hairstyle just gives anime guys an appealing look that is chic and sophisticated. The hairstyle also makes them appear a bit metrosexual; apparently, that is quite expected. Anyway, what do you expect when you look so charming?

Some of the anime characters who rock blinding bangs are Sanji from One Piece, Freed Justine from Fairy Tail, Deidara from Naruto, Ginko from Mushishi, and Decim from Death Parade.

These guys clearly show the correlation between their anime haircut and their personality traits. This is because they look quite handsome rather than mysterious. Specifically, Decim fits pretty well in all these descriptions, and that is why he is incredibly charming.

Want to rock Decim’s look? Well, you would want to tell your barber to style blinding bangs for you. Tell him to trim the hair to frame your face and allow some hair to fall below the ears.

Hot anime blinding bangs featuring trimmed bangs on the sides and in the front. The bangs frame the facial features perfectly

@decim_parade

 

3. Extremely Long and Loose Locks

Anime characters with long locks are not as common as most of us would expect. However, that is not because they don’t look cool with long hair. In fact, they are the coolest guys among anime characters. That is why we’re surprised that not so many of them rock long locks. Take, for instance, Ushio from Ushio & Tora and Katsura Kotarou from Gintama. These characters look great with their anime hair.

Generally, long hair is used here as a symbol of raw power and authority, which these characters possess. Extremely long locks are also associated with being wild and primeval, as portrayed by these characters. For instance, Ushio and Inuyasha have very long hair, and we would be wrong to say that these characters can be civilized.

Anime long hairstyle with hair falling on the back

@inuyasha

 

4. Ponytails

There are many differences between anime characters with ponytails and those with long hair. Let’s consider the following characters: Koga from Inuyasha, Kenshin Himura from Rurouni, and Yu Kanda from D.Gray-man. These characters are known to be very powerful and also have the finest instincts. Besides, they are also very civilized. All these qualities are revealed in how they act in different situations, specifically in the case of Kenshin.

Murasakibara perfectly exemplifies this idea of civilization and power. He goes through a drastic transformation during his contest with the Seirin team in Kuroko no Basuke. In the last minutes of the game, Murasakibara styles his long locks into a ponytail, and his attitude changes drastically from a player who is bored and hungry to a player who is determined to win the match.

Long anime hair styled into a long ponytail falling on the back

@sesshomauwu

 

5. Side-Parted Medium Length Hair

Sebastian Michaelis, a slick and charming demon from Kuroshitsuji, rocks this hairstyle. In the anime movie, he is presented as a charming, tall, and suave guy with black hair and red eyes. He wears his black hair either side-parted or parted in the middle, with bangs that are even longer than his hair.

Sebastian Michaelis wearing medium length black hair side-parted in the middle

@sebastian._.michaelis.black

 

6. Anti-Gravity Hair

Ponytails and blinding bangs can be chic and sophisticated at the same time. However, when it comes to rocking anime hairstyles that are cool and sexy, nothing beats a huge and shouting hairdo that defies the laws of gravity. Anime guys who rock anti-gravity hairstyles tend to exude some form of mysticism or celestial beings. They can sometimes convince us to believe in the existence of greater force or gods that are holding their locks from drooping. Without a doubt, that makes many of us think!

Some of the most popular anime characters who rock anti-gravity hair are Kakashi Hatake from Naruto, Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z, Ryuk from Death Note, Yami Yugi from Yu-Gi-Oh!, Kenpachi Zaraki from Bleach, and Gon Freecss from Hunter. If you look at their hairstyle closely, you will never ask why they look so cool on the screen. Besides, their hairstyle makes them so adored and beloved.

An anime hairstyle with straight locks styled straight-up to defy gravity

@death_note_death_note

 

7. Silver White Hair

This hairstyle is worn by Ken Kaneki of Tokyo Ghoul. I should make it clear that I am talking about Kaneki with silver-white locks since there is one with black hair. Ironically, Kaneki got his new look after being tortured by Jason. Undoubtedly, he looks great!

He matches his silver-white hair with a mask on his large eyes. This combination gives him an irresistible appearance.

Keneki wearing silver-white manes

@jk.pony

 

8. Top Knots

If you thought a top knot or hair bun is exclusively an anime girl hairstyle, then you’re wrong. A classic example is a samurai, who used to rock this hairstyle by tying some portion of hair at the top, and we know he was incredibly cool and sexy, so that should make you change your thinking.

It is not only a samurai who can rock this iconic anime hairstyle. Other famous anime characters who look sexy with a top knot bun include Asahi Azumane from Haikyuu, Haku from Naruto, and Bacchus Groh from Fairy Tail.

When it comes to the anime world, top knots are closely linked to the ancient Japanese warriors who rocked it. Generally, characters who rock this look are considered fighters in all fields and are always determined to win regardless of the challenges. They are very competitive and go-getters, and you don’t want to mess with them.

Want to rock this anime warrior style? Grow your locks long or medium length and tie a sizeable portion of hair at the top.

An anime warrior wearing hair buns with a top knot styled on the top of his head

@lehcim_redfox

 

9. Mohawk and Thick Beards

Beards go perfectly well with almost all hairstyles, and that is well illustrated in anime hairstyles. For instance, Gou Kogafrom Bleach pairs his thick beard with a long mohawk, and he appears ridiculously cool. Without a doubt, his angry look adds to the elegance of this style.

Anime Mohawk style paired with beard

@antoniodiegor8

 

10. Baldies

Now think about the famous anime characters without any hair on their head. Baldies are always great, though not as great as the rest of the characters with hair. Generally, these characters are ignored or regarded as minor characters who perform secondary roles. Though sometimes they are given active roles, they are not as appealing as the key characters. However, some baldies look entirely cool and classic.

I know what’s running through your mind right now; you are probably thinking about Saitama, the titular character of One Punch Man. However, though he’s a very common bald guy who cannot be left out, there are other bald characters worth mentioning. These characters include Dot Pyxis from Attack on Titan, Krillin from the Dragon Ball series, and Alex Louis Armstrong from Fullmetal Alchemist (although he has a hair antenna on the top of his head). All these characters exude great personalities and are regarded as people’s helpers due to their significant contribution to helping people.

Generally, the anime characters such as the ones we have listed here show a great character and unwavering will (also shows experience and wisdom, especially in older people). However, the symbol of their hair is contrary to the biblical story of Samson, who lost his power when his hair was cut.

Obsessed with your favorite anime character? Go to your stylist and tell him to shave your head.

An anime character with a bald head. In anime, the bald is a sign of conviction and strength

@fondecran_m_anga

 

11. Dreadlocks with a Knot, Bleach

The Bleach characters are known for their creativity when it comes to hairstyling. For instance, Kaname Tosen, the ring leader of the ninth squad of Gotei 13, has taken the typical dreadlocks to another level by tying them at the back. I think he rocks one of the coolest anime hairstyles, which perfectly highlights his looks.

His hair is styled into thick dreadlocks and tied back into a ponytail. In most cases, he wears sunglasses to complement his bun. Well, Kaname Tosen has beautiful lavender eyes and has been blind since childhood. However, his general outfit makes him look harmless and cool.

Kaname Tosen wearing dreadlocks tied at the back to form a ponytail

@noctisxo

 

12. Afros

If you thought the afro hairstyle was gone, you are mistaken, as this iconic hairstyle will never go anywhere, especially in anime. When you think the afro is fading off, it becomes hip, and that is very true among the anime guys. Afro hairstyles tell us more about the characters who wear them.

Some of the coolest anime guys who rock afros include; Satan from Dragon Ball, Brook from One Piece, and Afro Samurai. We all love to see these guys wearing an afro, and the reason is apparent; undoubtedly, afros make these guys look ridiculously badass as much as they can get.

The hairstyle defines their personality. It is a statement hairstyle that makes these characters appear unique and stand out from the rest. Anime characters who rock afros have more swag than the others, and you can tell that whenever you spot one. Besides their swag, these characters tend to be very funny and are always successful in winning our hearts.

An anime character wearing an afro hairstyle. It features huge hair with great volume

@brook_piece

 

13. Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks have also existed for quite a long time. However, contrary to what most people think, dreadlocks are among the most commonly rocked men’s hairstyles ever, especially when it comes to anime hairstyles. You may be familiar with anime characters such as Kidou Yuuto from Inazuma Eleven, Kanonji from Bleach, Kyosuke Takakura from Nana, and Jerso from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

The dreadlocks are normally a symbol of calm and careless personality. This is because these characters are okay with keeping their hair untidy and not washing them in order to rock their dreads. However, apart from that aspect of cleanliness, these anime characters appear incredibly cool, and their dreadlocks make them appear unique from the rest.

Want to try anime dreadlocks in real life? You can achieve dreadlocks intentionally or unintentionally. To style them intentionally, grow out your hair to long length and tell your barber to braid them permanently. To style them unintentionally, just let your long hair be, and it will style itself into dreads. However, after creating them, you will need to maximize maintenance.

An anime character wearing long and thick dreadlocks

@official_kidou_yuuto

 

14. Short, Blonde and Spiky

Well, this hairstyle doesn’t need a lot of introduction as its name tells us everything about it. It is a statement hairstyle for the naughty child ninja, Naruto. His spiky and short hair dyed blonde gives him a standout look from the other anime guys. Basically, Naruto is a troublemaker and likes being on the wrong side always. He troubles people around him, breaks walls, and messes with statutes.

His ultimate aim is to become the Hokage of his location, incomparable to those who came before him. As such, he gets into rigorous training to be stronger than them. Does Naruto’s mischievous character inspire you? Well, you can be like him by rocking his short, blonde, and spiky hair.

Naruto’s short hair with spikes dyed in blonde shade

@akemi.eki

 

15. Scruffy

Finally, the scruffy hairstyle for anime characters concludes our list of the best male anime hairstyles this year. This hairstyle is all about bringing together a cool, careless vibe with sexy style. It is also called messy or shaggy hair due to its minimal styling and maintenance.

Anime characters who rock messy hairstyle look as if they just got out of bed. However, the best part of this hairstyle is that the characters don’t care about it since they know they look wonderful.

That is what sexy and messy styles can give you, that “I don’t care” attitude. Some of the anime guys who rock a scruffy hairstyle include Hinata Shoyo from Haikyuu, L.Lawliet from Death Note, and Ichigo Kurosaki from Bleach. Generally, the key anime characters are the ones that rock messy hair because such a sexy and cool style is, undoubtedly, supposed to make them the center of attention and command respect from their subjects.

Anime character rocking a scruffy hairstyle featuring messy hair. Main characters mostly wear scruffy hair

@ichigokurosaki

 

That’s our list of the best anime hairstyles for men. It is amazing how much you can tell about a particular anime character by just looking at his hairstyle. Without a doubt, this gives us an idea of how much thought the manga artists employ in creating the characters. As such, we can justify why the anime industry is so amazing, vibrant, and rich.

It is my hope you have learned a lot about male anime hairstyles. Which is your favorite anime character, and which hairstyle does he wear? You can rock it today and embrace your anime character. Just make sure you get it from a seasoned barber.

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Jared McMahon

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Jared studied at Medill School of Journalism before starting his writing career. As a staff writer at Next Luxury, he is passionate about helping men live life to the fullest.

Jared studied at Medill School of Journalism before starting his writing career. As a staff writer at Next Luxury, he is passionate about helping men live life to the fullest.

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