Anime characters are known for having rather flamboyant designs, especially when it comes to the shonen genre. After all, the use of color and over-the-top character designs has become one of the best ways to make these characters quite memorable in the eyes of many fans. This is especially true in the case of hairstyles, with most characters in anime being notorious for having the most stylized hairstyles around that become a major part of their character.
My Hero Academia is one of the many anime known for having such character designs, which does make sense given the focus on heroes and their unique looks in the series. Here are some of the characters in this show who are known for having the most spectacular hair around.
10 All Might
All Might was the Number 1 hero for the longest time, with his look being pretty iconic in its own right. This is especially true when it comes to his hairstyle, with Midoriya trying to replicate the same with his hairstyle as well.
His iconic horns might be lost in his depowered look, but All Might still has a pretty unique hairstyle in this form as well. As a result, both his hairdos are perfect candidates for this list.
9 Shoto Todoroki
In a bid to have the perfect hero child, Endeavor had multiple children whom he ignored until the birth of Shoto, whom he considered to be the most optimal hero around. His powers allowed him to use fire from his left side and ice from his right.
This is replicated through his hairstyle as well, with the left side being a flaming red while the right is white as ice. It's a unique hairstyle that is just one of the many reasons why people love Todoroki so much.
8 Izuku Midoriya
At a glance, Midoriya's hair might seem rather normal compared to the rest of the characters on this list. His waves and somewhat spiky hair are definitely great in their own right, but these aren't what makes his hair unique.
Izuku's subtle shades of green in his hair defy all logic, especially since it's clear that he's a brunet. These green shades seem to fit in line with the color emanating from his powers, and the nuanced nature of his stylish hair makes him a really recognizable character indeed.
7 Ibara Shiozaki
Given that Ibara's powers stem from her vine-like hair, it's easy to see why she makes the cut for this list. Her plant-like hair is pretty unique in itself and becomes all the more memorable after viewers see her powers in action.
Ibara's Vines Quirk let her manipulate her plant-like hair for both offensive and defensive purposes. This unique look and function of her hair make her a pretty engaging character indeed.
6 Bibimi Kenranzaki
Bibimi is a character who only appears for a beauty pageant to set up a rivalry of sorts with Nejire. It's easy to see why she's won Miss Con so many times, given the ostentatious nature of her look.
Her hair is wound up in perfect curls that make her look even more iconic. She's an easy candidate for this list, and she took her loss quite gracefully in the latest Miss Con.
5 Edgeshot
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The Ninja Hero Edgeshot hasn't made too many appearances in the show. However, his unique Foldability Quirk proves just how effective this hero can really be in battle.
It helps that his hairstyle is pretty unique and memorable in its own right. Fans can only wait and see how much of an impact this hero will have in the later arcs of My Hero Academia.
4 Nagamasa Mora
It's only a given that a hero who can manipulate his own hair would definitely appear on this list. Nagamasa hasn't really shown his Quirk in combat all that much, but the ridiculous nature of his powers is pretty apparent from the moment viewers take a good look at him.
His entire body is absolutely covered in hair and shows just how unique his look really is. He's another character whom fans want to see more of in My Hero Academia, and hopefully the show will deliver on this promise.
3 Stain
Stain is one of the most menacing villains in My Hero Academia. His presence itself was so chilling that fans couldn't help but be absolutely mortified whenever this character had a central role in the show.
Stain's hair isn't all that spectacular, but it adds to Stain's menacing look and makes for one of the most memorable designs in the entire series. The entire fight between him and the students of Class 1-A is a ton of fun and shows how far these heroes have come.
2 La Brava
The duo of Gentle Criminal and La Brava make for some of the most likable villains in the entire show. Their goofy attitude and flamboyant attitudes make for a great watch when they play a central role in the show.
La Brava's massive pigtails are the first thing viewers will notice about this adorable villain. Her love for Gentle Criminal is pretty heartwarming (albeit slightly creepy) to witness, giving her partner a power-up that lets him stand up against a powerful hero like Midoriya.
1 Tomura Shigaraki
The most heinous villain on this list, Shigaraki is a character that fans will grow to hate even though they'll understand his motivations. His constant need to cause chaos and destruction around him makes him a force to be reckoned with.
With his gray hair, Shigaraki is the embodiment of his Quirk, which Decays everything he touches (and, later on, has somewhat of a ranged effect as well). With the events of the latest season confirming that he's going to be the next inheritor of One for All, fans can't wait to see how powerful he'll get in the series.