One of the hallmarks of anime is the extravagant hairstyles. Anime hair can signify many things from personality traits to simply signifying the main character. While there are a lot of iconic coiffures in the genre, one of the most memorable is pigtails.

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Anime characters with pigtails tend to have a wide range of personalities. Some are sweet and endearing, while others are tough and cunning. The number of characters with pigtails is staggering, but some stand out above the rest.

10 Miko Iino Has High Aspirations (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War)

Miko Iino from Kaguya-sama: Love is War

Miko Iino desperately wants to be Student Council President in Kaguya-sama: Love Is War. Unfortunately, her policies are so strict that hardly anyone wants to vote for her. Despite her best efforts, she loses out on her dream job but still makes it onto the Student Council as the auditor.

Though her pigtails give her an innocent look, no one should tussle with this second year force. Not only does she have a tough campaign, but she also applies the same level of stringency in her role as a member of the Public Morals Committee. Miko's pigtails hide the fact that this Student Council Member has high expectations for her future.

9 Tohru Wants To Help Kobayashi (Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid)

Tohru from Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid

Tohru is a dragon from another realm who meets a woman named Kobayashi in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. After an extensive conversation with Kobayashi about maids, Tohru offers to become Kobayashi's live-in maid – complete with a uniform, pigtails, and dragon horns. Though Kobayashi is reluctant, the pair form an unlikely friendship – with unrequited feelings on Tohru's side.

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Tohru's bubbly personality fits perfectly with her blonde pigtails. However, she also has a temper. With Tohru, there is never a dull moment. Her numerous attempts to attract Kobayashi always fail, but it does not stop her from continuing to try – for the rest of Kobayashi's life if necessary!

8 Megumi Tadokoro Becomes A Better Chef (Food Wars!)

megumi tadokoro from Food Wars!

Megumi Tadokoro is a student at the prestigious Totsuki Academy in Food Wars!. She keeps her hair in braided pigtails. This not only keeps her hair out of her face while she cooks, but also gives her a soft, approachable look. Pigtails perfectly fit her personality, as Tadokoro is a sweet and down-to-earth character.

Tadokoro's cooking style utilizes a lot of techniques from her childhood. This includes using preserved ingredients that make judges nostalgic about their own youths. Though she struggles at first, Tadokoro leans a lot about cooking during her time at Totsuki and uses her knowledge to create comforting dishes, much like her warm personality.

7 Tamaki Kotatsu Fights The Flames (Fire Force)

Tamaki Kotatsu using her twin tale flames and running on all fours on a roof top from Fire Force Anime

Tamaki Kotatsu is a Company 1 recruit in Fire Force. Though she hopes to become a nun someday, she currently works as a regular fire soldier. Due to her Third Generation Pyrokinetic abilities, Takami can materialize two fiery cat tails, ears, and claws that she uses to dispatch Infernals. Tamaki also wears two pigtails in her hair as a nod to her feline powers.

Like Miko, Tamaki's look is cute but deceiving. She is a fierce fighter who will claw her way to victory. Though the presence of an unfortunate Lure causes her hardships, Tamaki always comes back more determined than ever to reach her goals. Tamaki's twin tails and triumphs will eventually earn her a place among the top ranks of the Fire Force.

6 Naruko Anjo Confronts Her Past (Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day)

Naruko Anjo from Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day

Naruko Anjo was one of the six members of the Super Peace Busters in Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day. Though the group disbanded after their friend's death, Meiko Honma, Naruko, and Jinta Yadomi attend the same high school. While it has been years, Naruko still harbors feelings for Jinta, but he is too closed off at the beginning of the show to accept love from anyone.

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Naruko tries her best to move on, and become a different version of herself – getting contacts and wearing her hair in two long pigtails. However, as the show progresses, she realizes that she is just trying to hide from the pain that still plagues her years after Meiko's death. Naruko learns to accept her emotions and herself and feels like she can finally move on.

5 Junko Enoshima Loves Despair (Danganronpa: The Animation)

Junko Enoshima from Danganronpa the Animation sticking her tongue out.

When fans first started watching Danganronpa: The Animation, they assumed Junko Enoshima was another unfortunate Ultimate student who was trapped in the devilish Killing Game. However, they would eventually learn that Junko was the mastermind all along. Her love of despair and misery lead her to broadcast the misfortunes of the class as the game commences.

As the Ultimate Fashionista, Junko is impeccably dressed, and sports two large, blonde pigtails that are initially tied with a bow and a bunny pin, but are later tied with two opposing bear pins. Though her look does not change much between her initial introduction and her reveal, her expression and use of bear pins are a menacing reminder of her role as the dreaded Monokuma.

4 Mei Kusakabe Discovers Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro)

Mei Kusakabe looking curiously at a tiny forest spirit from My Neighbor Totoro.

Mei Kusakabe is a little girl with short pigtails from My Neighbor Totoro. Because she is a small child, Mei has a healthy imagination that she uses to its fullest. Unfortunately, this is why her sister, Satsuki, does not believe Mei when she tells Satsuki about the forest spirit, Totoro.

Luckily, Satsuki eventually learns the truth. Mei's pigtails are not only adorable but showcase her playful, imaginative side. Mei finds magic in everything. Along with Satsuki, Mei has numerous adventures with Totoro and his friends as they uncover the beauty of the forest.

3 Rin Tohsaka Wants To Win The War (Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works)

Rin Tohsaka Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works

Rin Tohsaka is a Master in the Holy Grail War from ​​​​​​Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works. Although this is her first war, Rin has a knack for strategy. While she is disheartened to learn that she has summoned the Archer servant instead of Saber, Rin and Archer form a formidable team.

Rin keeps her long brown hair in pigtails, each secured by large black bows. Though she has a young hairstyle, she is not to be underestimated. Rin has cunning and drive that she uses in whatever way she can to get ahead. Though she can be standoffish at times, Rin will fight fiercely until the end.

2 Maka Albarn Is A Great Meister (Soul Eater)

Maka Albarn from Soul Eater

Maka Albarn is the Meister to the Weapon Soul Evans in Soul Eater. With Soul by her side, Maka works hard to become a great Meister and helps to make Soul a Death Scythe. Though they have to start their journey over, Maka's fierce determination and intense work ethic make collecting another ninety-nine Kishin souls look easy.

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Maka's pigtails mostly serve as a way to keep her hair out of her face. She is a busy Meister, and hair is the last thing she needs to worry about when she is finding Kishin eggs. Although Soul can sometimes get on her nerves, Maka is a loyal friend who would do anything for her friends.

1 Sailor Moon Saves The Universe (Sailor Moon)

Usagi with wide eyes in Sailor Moon.

Usagi Tsukino is the titular savior of the universe in Sailor Moon. Despite having immense power, Usagi still struggles with navigating romance and extreme clumsiness. Yet, she remains a bubbly and endearing character overall. This is helped by her beautifully long, blonde pigtails that begin with buns on her head. Though some people make fun of them, Usagi owns her style and rocks the coiffure.

Usagi can be childish at times since she is only a middle-schooler, but what she lacks in maturity she makes up for with bravery and self-sacrifice. Usagi would do anything for her friends or the man she loves. She may not be a perfect hero, but her intense love always comes through in the end.

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