The world of anime is littered with amazing characters, each of whom ends up being memorable for a whole host of reasons. It could be their in-your-face personality, fashionable attire, manner of speaking, or — most importantly of all — the hairstyle they flaunt.

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Even for those who aren't anime fans, it's clear for everyone to see that most anime characters sport some of the most over-the-top hairdos of all time. In fact, some of these hairstyles have become so well-known that most anime fans can recognize a character simply from the color and style of their hair. Keeping this in mind, here are ten of the most iconic hairstyles in anime history.

10 Tanjiro Kamado (Demon Slayer)

If there's one thing that people can say about the protagonist of Demon Slayer, it's that his character design is sublime. This goes for his hair as well, even though it might be one of the more muted aspects.

That being said, there's no denying the fact that Tanjiro still has a striking and memorable hairstyle. This, coupled with the massive influx of popularity for Demon Slayer, has helped cement Tanjiro's 'do as an integral aspect of his character.

9 Josuke Higashikata (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is easily one of the greatest anime of all time. The legacy and fandom of this series is truly immense in the East. Furthermore, the excellent anime adaptation has assured that this popularity is reaching all over the world as well.

The fourth part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Diamond is Unbreakable, is especially notable in this regard due to its amazing plot and cast of characters. The main JoJo of this arc is a massive highlight in this respect. Josuke is easily one of the better protagonists in the anime, with his pompadour easily serving as the highlight of his character design.

8 Inuyasha (InuYasha)

An iconic character that most people know well, InuYasha is a symbol of the golden age of anime. One reason why the titular character was so memorable was due to his long, lustrous, flowing white hair.

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It made sense as to why Inuyasha had such remarkable hair. After all, he was a half-dog demon, an aspect that lent itself well to such an over-the-top hairstyle that has definitely become synonymous with his character.

7 Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist)

Fullmetal Alchemist is easily one of the greatest anime series of all time, and a big part of its success lies with the protagonist. Edward Elric is one of the most well-written main characters in anime history. His character sports strong motivations, but still provides moments of comic relief. These touches add some much-needed levity to certain scenes in an otherwise dark anime.

Of course, fans can't fail to mention Edward's iconic blond ponytail as well. Suffice to say, this is definitely one of the more memorable aspects of Edward's character design, and distinguishes him from the rest of the cast brilliantly.

6 Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach)

For the majority of anime fans, Bleach is a sore topic to bring up. A series that had immense potential, it eventually ended up fizzing out long before it reached its much-derided conclusion. Yet, its characters live on in fans' memories.

The main character of Bleach is an iconic figure who splits the fanbase down the middle in terms of their thoughts on him. However, regardless of one's opinion on Ichigo, it's hard to deny that his orange hair makes for a striking look that helps him stand out from the rest of the pack.

5 Saitama (One-Punch Man)

This might seem like a joke entry at first glance. However, technically speaking, a bald head is still a hairstyle of sorts. In that regard, Saitama certainly ends up rocking this hairdo — or, to be more specific, his lack of one.

Of course, Saitama's bald head ends up being less humorous when viewers realize that his intense training led to him losing his hair. Once the One-Punch Man ends up getting serious, no one has the audacity to laugh at him, especially his foes. They're too busy trying to save their own hides.

4 L (Death Note)

Death Note is easily one of the most iconic anime of all time. Thus, it only goes without saying that the show's fan-favorite character would also bag a spot on this list. When it comes to this case, it's easy to see why.

L's character design is nothing short of masterful. His hairstyle might not seem all that special at first glance. However, it's the amazing manner in which this style compliments his overall look that makes L one of the most visually memorable anime characters of all time.

3 Kakashi Hatake (Naruto)

Speaking of fan-favorite characters that everyone loves, one can't fail to mention the beloved Kakashi Hatake. The son of the White Fang definitely takes after his father, especially when it comes to his spiky white hair.

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Given Kakashi's looks and behavior at the start of the series, nobody could fault audiences for assuming that this character had a happy life. Sadly, that's nowhere near the truth, and pretty much every Naruto fan would agree.

2 Yugi Mutou (Yu-Gi-Oh!)

One of the most popular anime of all time, Yu-Gi-Oh! features a protagonist with one of the most striking and memorable anime hairstyles of all time. Of course, it helps that Yugi's personality is also fairly interesting — albeit with a few caveats.

Yugi's personality shifts from a shy student to a confident gambler within the blink of an eye. Considering this dual nature, it's genuinely surprising to see how his character design — especially his hair — ends up perfectly complimenting both sides of Yugi.

1 Goku (Dragon Ball Z)

It would be impossible to list out the most iconic anime hairstyles of all time without mentioning one of the most popular anime of all time. Dragon Ball Z was a cultural phenomenon, paving the way for anime to become a universally appreciated medium of entertainment all over the world.

At the heart of this series was an innocent Saiyan called Goku. There are many ways in which this character becomes the center of the show, with his changing hairstyles definitely contributing to the same. All of them, however, remain iconic in fans' memories and among the entire community of anime fans.

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