In the world of anime, there is always at least one character that will stand out in a crowd because of their very peculiar hair color. As it happens, those characters also tend to have very memorable stories as well as unique personalities which makes them so very fascinating.

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There are no limits when it comes to what hair color a character can have, blue, green, grey, bi-color, you name it! We've seen characters with hair colors taken pretty much everywhere on the light spectrum. Colors are often given a certain connotation. Pink, for example, is very often associated with romance, joy, and femininity, however, when it comes to anime all those connotations go out the window. You can find easily yourself looking at a character with pretty pale pink hair who also happens to be a psychopath or stumble upon a character who's the personification of goodness.

Updated by Brianna Albert on September 27th, 2020: Anime characters usually have a wide variety of wild colors when it comes to hairーinstead of black, blonde, brown, or red, an anime character can have purple or even green hair. All that matters is if the hair color fits the character properly, and more often than not, it totally does — in one way or another, at least, as there's no singular definitive trait that determines whether or not a given character gets to tout a lovely mane of this particularly powerful shade. With that in mind, we've added a few more characters that rock the pink locks.

16 Lisbeth (Sword Art Online)

Lisbeth is an extremely lovable character with a great number of redeemable traits. Though we didn't get to see that much of her, her presence in SAO was essential to the story and she stole the heart of many fans of the series.

She is fierce, loyal, and always remains true to herself. She knows her limits and instead of blindly throwing herself into battle as many other players did, she perfected her skills as a blacksmith making herself one of the most important characters in the game. Her powerful weapons were a game-changer and her utterly sweet personality gained her a spot on this list!

15 Minori Kushieda (Toradora!)

Minori is a very cheerful, naturally airheaded girl with a constant smile on her face contrary to Taiga who is a grump monster and very inclined to use physical violence to get what she wants. Thanks to her sweet personality, Minori breathes some lightness and joy into anime and we simply can't help but love her for it.

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On top of being the sweetest anime character ever, she is also an incredibly hardworking and reliable person who always gives 110% of herself to whatever project or task she takes on. We could all learn from her, that's for sure!

14 Gilthunder (The Seven Deadly Sins)

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Gilthunder is an interesting character that appears very real due to his complex personality. Whether you like him or not, it can't be denied that there is something utterly intriguing about this character.

He first appeared to be heartless and cruel. A true villain with no consideration for human life who will not hesitate to destroy innocents to reach his goals. However, as the story goes on, we see Gilthunder under a new light as he proves himself to be an honorable man. We then understand that his judgment is clouded by what he believes to be a divine mission bestowed upon him.

13 Moka Akashiya (Rosario+Vampire)

Moka Ayakashi smiles while with her cat in Rosario + Vampire.

Moka Akashiya is a vampire who loves the taste of Tsukune Aono's bloodーthat is all she is reduced to in the anime Rosario+Vampire, as it was created as a romantic comedy harem anime. However, there is so much more to Mokaーas well as Inner Mokaーthan meets the eye. Not only is she kind, but she is also a powerful vampire that can beat almost any monster. One certainly shouldn't underestimate her, not in the least.

12 Mei Hatsume (My Hero Academia)

True, Mei is an absolute weirdo who could very well blow up a whole city if left unsupervised, but seeing how passionate she is about her projects makes her immensely lovable.

She's one of those people who gave everything they had to see their dreams become a reality and we can only admire her for that. Mei is not only a very talented mechanic, but she also has a pretty unique way of thinking that also her to come up with incredibly uncommon designs. She never lets herself be defeated by her failures and isn't afraid to go above and beyond to show off her creations.

11 Saiki Kusuo (The Distasurous Life Of Saiki K)

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His very peculiar look and sense of fashion make Saiki a very easy character to remember. However, it is his gentle personality as well as the social hardship he faces in his daily life that makes him such a lovable and relatable character.

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Despite the fact that most of his social issues come from him having to hide his psychic powers in order to live as normal a life as possible, it is very easy to identify to this character and empathize with him. Before you know it, you find yourself rooting for him with everything you got and can't help be grow attached to this very strange yet adorable boy.

9 Inori Yuzuriha (Guilty Crown)

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Inori Yuzuriha is the secondary protagonist of Guilty Crown and was known as a popular character during the 2010s. Ten years may have passed since Inori's debut, but her effect on the romance/mecha genre was a big one.

Although Inori begins the series as an emotionless girl, the experiences she goes through with Shu Ouma changed her into a kind and caring youngster. Not only can she fight, but she also has the ability to use various weapons and sing beautifully.

8 Hisoka (Hunter X Hunter)

The Hunter x Hunter series was blessed with many memorable villains but none are quite as great as Hisoka. Yes, he is the devil incarnate and can pretty darn creepy at times and everything he does or thinks should be condemning him to an eternity of torture. Nonetheless, it is near impossible to hate him. What does it say about us?

We can give credit to Yoshihiro Togashi for creating such a memorable character!

7 Nonon Jakuzure (Kill La Kill)

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The combination of her pink hair and big pink eyes gives Nonon a cute, sweet, and innocent look that masks her true nature. Though she often puts on a nice girl act, Nonon is in fact very tough and hardened character with a penchant for sassy retorts and that's why we love her so much.

Her complex personality allows her to be shown in different lights throughout the series. She never lets herself fit into the mold and isn't afraid to embrace her true self which is fascinating to watch.

6 Sakura Haruno (Naruto)

Sakura Haruno putting on gloves in Naruto Shippuden.

There was, of course, no way for such an iconic and overall loved character not to make this list!

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Sakura was the absolute female role model for a whole generation of otaku who grew up following her, Naruto, and Sasuke's adventures. Following her through a wide range of life-changing events taking her from childhood to adulthood made this connection to Sakura something truly special. Although she objectively isn't the best character we've encountered, she still holds a special place in the heart of many and deserves a spot on this list.

5 Ringo Tsukiyama (Uta no☆Prince-Sama♪)

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Ringo Tsukiyama from Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ is a crossdressing idol and homeroom teacher at Satome Academy. Despite him always dressing in drag, he was told to do this as he sold better as an idolーbut got in the habit of wearing feminine clothes because he looks good in it, and was he right.

Ringo not only is a great idol, but he is also cheerful, kind, and gives his students words of wisdom all while showcasing a wardrobe of fantastic outfits. 

4 Yuri Nakamura (Angel Beats!)

Despite the traumatic events she went through in her life, Yuri never let herself be defeated. Even after finding herself trapped in a strange world in the afterlife, she didn't hesitate to rebel against the rules forced upon her in order to gain the freedom she so rightly deserved. She is also a very caring and self-composed character which makes her a natural leader.

Her determination and affection for the people who joined her cause allow her to always go the extra mile to see herself closer to her goal. She is definitely one of the strongest, most courageous, and determined pink-haired characters.

3 Zero Two (Darling In The Franxx)

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Zero Two passed Asuna from Sword Art Online into becoming the most female cosplayed character when Darling in the Franxx debuted in 2018. Zero Two is a tricky and mischievous character with a hidden sweet side, as seen throughout the anime.

Her character design was meant to be likable, as stated by the character designer, and it sure did workーit may have due in part to her pink hair, which makes her stand out even more than if she had a more conventional shade.

2 Natsu (Fairy Tail)

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Not only is he an awesome character with a great personality, but he also undergoes a huge personal growth. Natsu started off as an eccentric, loud, and childish character prone to let his emotions cloud his judgment which often led him to act before thinking the situation through.

However, as the story progresses, he learned to control his emotions as well as learn to trust and rely on others instead of on running headfirst into trouble.

1 Yuno Gasai (Future Diary)

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Despite Future Diary ending almost a decade ago, Yuno still remains as the queen of Yandere for most anime fansーwith only Satou Matsuzaka from Happy Sugar Life giving her a run for her moneyNot only did Yuno literally cross space and time to be with Yukiteru, but she killed herself as she was "getting in the way" of her new life with him.

Despite how strange she is, her backstory and the kindness she manages to show at the same time help save her from being totally hated by the fansーand despite it being a long time passing since the anime, Yuno still remains the top search result when searching for "yandere face," and one of the first when searching for "yandere" in search engines.

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