Anime creators always pay attention to details, and it's the same when it comes to the anime world's kimonos. The most popular anime shows gave fans iconic anime cafes, some of the strongest characters, epic fights, and even memorable clothing items that became internationally recognizable similar to the superhero costumes of Marvel and DC movies.
Fans can find beautiful kimonos in anime in both modern and historical animes. It's not especially hard to spot a kimono in an anime, but there have been only a few characters who made a lasting impression. These imaginative characters are iconic anime demons, warriors, and simple humans whose kimonos can be found even in real life thanks to dedicated fans who wear them to conventions and special occasions.
8 Kenshin Himura – Rurouni Kenshin
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Kenshin Himura's bright kimono is one of the most well-known ones. His humble yet courageous personality touched anime fans who love to wear Kenshin's kimono when cosplaying. While Kenshin had a gentle personality he was also a skilled fighter who always protected his loved ones.
Kenshin's character not only had an iconic kimono but also one of the best swords in anime that he always bravely used to protect those in need. Rurouni Kenshin was about his adventures as he found a struggling martial arts school in a small village during his journey through Japan.
7 Ichihara Yuko – xxxHolic
While xxxHolic might not be one of the most well-known anime series, but it's certainly an anime with a unique art style that made Ichihara Yuko and her kimono one of the most memorable and recognizable ones in the world of anime.
Yuko always wears something absolutely gorgeous that fits her remarkable personality and her supernatural job as a witch. She was granting wishes mostly to supernatural creatures. xxxHolic follows her and Watanuki's story, who can see ghosts. Yuko decides to offer her help to the young boy if in exchange he works in her magical little shop.
6 Shinguji Sakura – Sakura Wars
Shinguji Sakura's beautiful kimono is a fan favorite and is one of the most popular cosplay items anime fans love to wear. Sakura's cheerful personality and brave heart made fans fall in love with her.
Sakura Wars' clumsy warrior is a beautiful story about a military unit whose job is to fight supernatural threats and is set in a fictional version of Tokyo. Thanks to Sakura's lovable character and the series' fun storylines this show became one of the most beloved romance animes that influence fans' cosplay choices to this day.
5 Ai Enma – Hell Girl
Ai Enma is one of the darkest and most magical anime girls and her black kimono is one of the most beautiful and beloved ones. Her kimono became iconic thanks to Hell Girl's unique story and great visuals that created a chilling vibe in the show
Hell Girl is suspenseful psychological horror anime that focuses on Enma and her followers who drag human souls to Hell. In this dark and strange world where the supernatural exists people can take revenge on others by posting their wishes on a mysterious online site. Enma's school girl uniform and kimono are two anime costumes most anime fans will instantly recognize even if they didn't watch the show.
4 Yune – Croisée In A Foreign Labyrinth
Yune is easily the cutest and most loved anime character whose kimonos are not only iconic but some of the most accurate ones too when it comes to style and design. Yune's beautiful kimonos and her kind and hardworking personality turned her character and the series into a heartwarming and unforgettable experience.
Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth is a charming anime set in 19th-century France and follows Yune's story as she joins Oscar on his journey back to his home country. Eventually, Yune offers to help in Oscar's ironwork shop in Paris that's run by his family, and together they try to overcome the daily challenges of life.
3 Shiki Ryougi – The Garden Of Sinners
Shiki Ryougi's white kimono is just as iconic and beloved as The Garden of Sinners' creative and chilling storyline. Shiki Ryougi split personality turned the show into a suspenseful ride and her kind female personality was matched perfectly by her sophisticated kimono. However, what made the show terrifying is her male personality SHIKI, the lost killer who took over her body.
The Garden of Sinners is an exciting mystery-horror and is set in Japan and follows her adventures as a demon hunter with mystic eyes. Through Shiki Ryougi's supernatural story the anime deals with many important themes like depression and murder in a unique way which turned this anime and Ryougi's character into an iconic one.
2 Gintoki Sakata – Gintama
Gintoki Sakata is one of the most beloved and funniest anime characters ever created. He's also one of the most powerful characters in Gintama with a kimono any anime fan can recognize. While Gintoki is a skilled warrior he's actually pretty lazy and spends most of his time annoying others. Thanks to his goofy yet honorable personality and unique look Gintoki became one of the most loved anime characters.
Gintama is one of the most hilarious anime series, and it follows Gintoki's adventures. The handyman/samurai and his group love to get into all kinds of mischief as well as epic battles. Gintoki's iconic kimono is certainly one of the most worn cosplays of all time.
1 Nezuko Kamado – Demon Slayer
Nezuko Kamado's pink kimono quickly became not only the most iconic kimono in the world of anime but in the world in general. Demon Slayer's international success helped its characters become easily recognized by not only anime fans but most anyone. Nezuko's kimono can be seen not only during anime or cosplay conventions but during any costume and Halloween parties.
Demon Slayer has a heartbreaking yet motivating story, and its lead is one of the most lovable anime brothers who goes against the most terrifying demons to save his little sister, Nezuko. The story follows Tanjiro and Nezuko's life after their family was attacked by demons. While most of Tanjiro's family died the kind-hearted Nezuko was turned into a demon. Tanjiro sets out on an epic adventure to become the greatest demon slayer and to find a cure for his sister.