Anime hair comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes. The wackier a character's haircut is, the more likely it is that fans will remember both them and the anime they originate from. That might mean having the ridiculous spikes of Yugi Muto or having one of innumerable different hair colors that represent every color in the rainbow.
In truth, anime hair colors are likely a way to help the audience distinguish between different characters more easily, but each unique color tends to come with personality traits that broadly fit the bill for its characters. When it comes to purple-haired anime boys, there tends to be an air of confidence and mystery that fans want to know more about.
10 The Dark Magician Is Unwavering In His Loyalty (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
The Dark Magician isn't a character that typically speaks. Most often, he appears in games of Duel Monsters as Yugi Muto's signature and most trusted monster card. The bond that these two share feels iron-clad.
Yugi can always rely on Dark Magician to win the toughest of duels. Yet, their bond goes even deeper when Yugi finds out about the real history of the Dark Magician and the Pharaoh in ancient Egypt. The sorcerer has always been his most loyal companion.
9 Mephisto Pheles Knows More Than He Lets On (Blue Exorcist)
Numerous anime series tell of schools that teach supernatural skills to adolescents, and Blue Exorcist is no different. These schools are often run by eccentric principals, and in the case of this anime, that's Mephisto Pheles.
His gaudy attire speaks volumes about his off-the-wall personality, but everything he does is for a reason, and the students of True Cross Academy eventually come to understand that he will always be one of their greatest allies, even if they cannot understand his thought process at any given moment.
8 Takasugi Shinsuke Is A True Match For Gintoki Sakata (Gintama)
Gintoki Sakata has had plenty of villains, but few are as memorable as Takasugi Shinsuke. He was disillusioned with what other samurai had become, and his underground activities as part of an extreme Joui faction were carried out with the goal of destroying Japan.
His charisma leads people to follow him with ease, but he’s also aware of his own unstable and bitter nature. He bides his time in the shadows, but when it's time for combat, his swordsmanship rivals that of Gintoki, with impressive speed and durability for good measure.
7 Lucifer Just Wants To Chill Out (The Devil Is A Part-Timer)
Hanzo Urushihara, also known as Lucifer, was one of the Demon King’s generals. The fallen angel desired nothing more than to defeat the Demon Lord, and his endurance, flying ability, and energy projectiles gave him a chance.
But that was before losing to him and having to move into his Tokyo flat. Lucifer is cunning and mischievous, which makes him capable of potentially great feats... that is if he can tear himself away from food, video games, and generally leading a shut-in life.
6 Sinbad Is Too Good At What He Does (Magi: The Labyrinth Of Magic)
Sinbad is a man with many titles - the former King of Sindria, head of the International Alliance, and president of the Sindria Trading Company. Above all though, he’s an easy-going free spirit who prefers to do things at his own pace.
He can be both an honorable king and a charming flirt who does what he needs to achieve his goals. Sinbad is clearly a confident man, and part of the reason for that comes from his ability to read the flow of destiny.
5 Charlotte Katakuri Pushed Monkey D. Luffy To His Limits (One Piece)
Monkey D. Luffy's motley crew needed to rescue Vinsmoke Sanji from Whole Cake Island, and that meant taking on the Big Mom Pirates. It was the mother of all metaphorical walls to face.
It also meant that Luffy would eventually cross paths with one of Big Mom's most fearsome children, Charlotte Katakuri. The imposing figure is one of the strongest foes Luffy has ever faced, pushing him to his absolute limits to achieve victory. Yet, beneath that strength lies the burden of an embarrassing secret that no one can know about.
4 James Prepared Audiences For A Laugh (Pokemon)
Fans have enjoyed Ash Ketchum’s Pokémon catching adventure for decades now, but it wouldn’t have been the same without Team Rocket as his reoccurring villains.
The duo of Jessie and James are some of the most iconic bad guys in anime, and the likable goofiness of James in particular makes it work. He comes across as overly confident but bumbling at the same time, ensuring that his antics are always light-hearted rather than truly villainous.
3 Atsushi Murasakibara Only Wanted A True Basketball Showdown (Kuroko's Basketball)
The Generation of Miracles consisted of the strongest young basketball players Japan had to offer, and Atsushi Murasakibara towered above them all. His imposing stature wasn’t just for show either. His large body makes him naturally suited to the sport, and his defense is especially powerful.
While his personality may seem surprisingly lazy and childlike and he claims that he doesn’t care for basketball, the truth is that he has a passion for offensive plays. However, he has been hesitant to play at his best due to his size causing other players injuries.
2 Josuke Higashikata Is Great At Helping Others (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable)
The Joestar lineage has no shortage of aptly bizarre personalities with a strong sense of justice. Josuke Higashikata's may be one of the most colorful of them all.
The Morioh-based teenager wears his desires on his sleeve, wanting nothing more than to have fun with friends, make some quick money, and use his Crazy Diamond Stand to heal those who need it. When push comes to shove, he’ll always do the right thing. Just as long as people don’t make fun of his hairstyle.
1 Trunks Shocked Everyone With His Skills And Origin (Dragon Ball Z)
The epic saga of Son Goku fighting Frieza is one of the most iconic in shonen anime. Yet, Frieza appears soon after, barely alive but ready to enact revenge. That’s when, out of nowhere, a strange purple-haired Saiyan uses a sword to make short work of the villain who had threatened everyone up until that point.
Calm, cool, and collected, Trunks was a mysterious new character, and finding out that he was the future offspring of Vegeta and Bulma was an even bigger surprise for audiences.