Anime is one of the most entertaining mediums where viewers can get lost in massive worlds with amazing lore, great stories, memorable characters, brilliant combat, and everything else along the same lines. The sheer number of interesting design choices present in anime is a major reason why so many people love this medium, with character designs being especially notable in this regard. Chances are that some of the greatest anime attain this popularity as a result of their flamboyant and notable appearances.However, in the quest to make the artsiest and unique characters around, mangaka can sometimes go off the rails and create some truly ludicrous characters. Their hairstyles are always subject to experimentation, with certain hairdos in anime being so weird and off-beat that they reserve their own little space in history. Here are some of the strangest and most impractical hairstyles ever seen in anime.
10 All Might – My Hero Academia
All Might is one of the most important heroes in My Hero Academia...right until he ends up losing his powers and turning into a normal person. His iconic look as a hero is one of the best parts of this character design, with his hair being particularly notable.
All Might has two tufts of hair that magically stand up as horns when he's transformed, which obviously makes no sense. However, it's a huge part of his iconic presence, with Midoriya going so far as to shape his costume so that these horns are replicated as well.
9 Son Goku – Dragon Ball
Goku is one of the most powerful characters of all time, and also the most iconic. This lovable Saiyan has been the heart and soul of Dragon Ball for quite some time indeed.
This character has achieved numerous powerups throughout the series, with his hairstyle changing to reflect the gravity of these transformations. All these hairdos are pretty recognizable, with his Super Saiyan 3 look being the most ostentatious — and impractical — of the lot.
8 Yugi Muto – Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh! is a popular anime that takes the concept of a card game and brings it to immense heights. The events that happen in this anime are downright ludicrous at times, but it's a testament to the anime's willingness to believe its setting that makes it such an interesting show.
At the heart of Yu-Gi-Oh! is Yugi Muto, a shy kid who has the spirit of a Pharaoh inside him. His hair is one of the most notable things about this character and a part of his design that is simply unforgettable.
7 Kenpachi Zaraki – Bleach
Bleach is a show that is filled to the brim with amazing character designs, one of Tite Kubo's artistic strengths. The fact that someone like Kenpachi can walk in with such an odd hairstyle and seem like a natural fit to the world in this series is quite impressive.
Of course, most people won't really be focusing on Kenpachi's hairstyle in Bleach when they witness just how monstrous his strength is. He's nothing short of an absolute beast in battle, and watching his Bankai in The Thousand-Year Blood War arc is going to be a major treat.
6 Senku Ishigami – Dr. Stone
One of the newest shonen anime that has absolutely burst onto the scene is Dr. Stone. This unique anime uses the concept of science to fuel its plot, making for a great watch as technological advancements are introduced in the exciting setting of a new Stone Age.
At the heart of this show is Senku Ishigami, a unique shonen protagonist who drives the majority of the plot with his pure genius. His hair is a rather striking combination of colors and styles, albeit a rather odd one when viewers really put their mind to it.
5 Inuyasha – Inuyasha
Inuyasha is a classic anime that utilized the whole isekai setting way before it became all the rage. The unique plot of this series coupled with two great leads makes for a fun and easy watch.
Inuyasha himself is a pretty engaging protagonist in his own right, with his long silvery hair being one of the least offensive hairstyles on this list. However, in terms of practicality, there's no denying that his immensely long hair would be a major hindrance in battle.
4 Shinobu Kocho – Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer is all the rage right now, with this relatively new shonen series making waves ever since Ufotable gave it their all while animating the first season. A big part of what makes Demon Slayer great is the art style, with the character designs being a strong highlight.
At a glance, Shinobu's hairstyle seems completely normal...but the color makes it pretty impractical. After all, aside from getting artificial streaks, it's downright impossible for any character to have two gradients in their stylized hair!
3 Shoto Todoroki – My Hero Academia
Speaking of having two hair colors, it's time to talk about Shoto Todoroki from My Hero Academia. He might be one of the more intriguing students in Class 1-A, but that doesn't excuse his hyper-stylized hairstyle.
To make things even more convenient, Todoroki also received a scar on the same side of his face with the red hair. Character designs are meant to be a reflection of someone's persona, but this takes things a bit too far.
2 Vegeta – Dragon Ball
Another Saiyan from Dragon Ball that has etched his name in the annals of history is Vegeta, the Prince of all Saiyans. His transformation from an antagonist into one of the most powerful Z Fighters added a breath of fresh air to the events of Dragon Ball Z.
It's impossible for Vegeta's hair to remain so spiky since it doesn't seem like he uses too many hair products. Of course, no one cares about this impractical hairstyle since Vegeta is so awesome that he can rock this hairdo without anyone questioning him.
1 Jessie Pokemon
Pokemon is the biggest media franchise of all time, with its anime also playing a huge part in its success. This anime features the antagonistic duo of Jessie and James, the two members of Team Rocket who are hilariously incompetent almost all the time.
Jessie's character design in Pokemon is quite notable because of her over-the-top hairstyle. It doesn't take an expert to state why her hairdo is so ridiculous and completely impractical.