25+ BEST Anime Characters With Curly Hair (Boys & Girls)

Everyone in this world has their own preferences when it comes to choosing their favorite characters in an anime. Just like that, some people might prefer straight hair while others might prefer curly hair for their anime waifus or husbandos! 

Today, we’ve compiled the 26 best anime characters with curly hair including girls and boys! So, without further ado, let’s get started! 

 

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ANIME GUYS WITH CURLY HAIR

 

14. Shinji Matou (Fate/Stay Night) 

INFORMATION
Title	Fate/Stay Night
Genre	Action, Fantasy, Romance
Type	T.V
Studio	Studio Deen
Premiered	Winter 2006
Episode Count	24
Duration	24 min per ep

Shinji Matou is a Master of Rider in Fate/Stay Night anime. Shinji has curly blue hair just like his father, Byakuya. He’s known as an impulsive guy who highly believes in himself. Sometimes he become super confident as well! 

 

13. Ryota Miyagi  (Slam Dunk) 

INFORMATION
Title	Slam Dunk
Genre	Sports
Type	T.V
Studio	Toei Animation
Premiered	Fall 1993
Episode Count	101
Duration	23 min per ep

Ryota Miyagi is one of the closest friends of Sakuragi on the team. His position on the basketball team is that of a point guard. His curly hair will remind you of 90s-style guys who were very fashionable. With such hip style, I’m sure he won your heart! Ryota has dark brown hair with some brown highlights. His hair resembles a bowl cut. 

It’s never wrong to watch an anime because of a certain handsome character. Isn’t that right? Well, Let’s see what makes Ryota so special aside from his curly hair. 

When it comes to his personality, he’s a motivated and focused individual who doesn’t get distracted by anything whenever he’s playing basketball. He gets along with Sakuragi (MC) because Ryota is just as arrogant as him. 

 

Check Out: Slam Dunk Watch Order! 

 

12. Saitou Shimaru (Gintama)

INFORMATION
Title	Gintama
Genre	Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Type	T.V
Studio	Sunrise
Premiered	Spring 2006
Episode Count	201
Duration	24 min per ep

Saitou Shimaru whom you might also know as the Commander of the Shinsengumi in the internal investigation. He has orange hair with an afro style. If you love afro-styled guys, Saitou Shimaru should be your inspiration! 

A shy guy who wears a mask and has an afro? That’s my type! He’s a reluctant individual when it comes to talking with others. Saitou is also known to be quite mysterious as nobody has ever heard his voice. Later on, in the story, Okita confirmed that he is a very shy individual who gets very nervous when he has to speak loudly! Some of us actually prefer introverted and shy guys instead of extremely hyper ones. Isn’t that right? 

 

11. Takurou Sakakiba (Persona: Trinity Soul) 

INFORMATION
Title	Persona: Trinity Soul
Genre	Action, Sci-Fi
Type	T.V
Studio	A-1 Pictures
Premiered	Winter 2008
Episode Count	26
Duration	23 min per ep

Takurou Sakakiba is the classmate of Shin Kanzato. They both became friends after arriving at Ayanagi City. His dark brown curly hair compliments his brown classic suit. He might look like a delinquent at first yet he’s an easy-going individual who’s chill. You will actually love spending time with Takurou, and he won’t let you get bored as well! 

Takurou cares deeply about his friends, he also has a crush on Megumi Kayano. When it comes to love, his loyalty is worth appreciating! To find out more about Takurou, watch Persona! 

 

10. Usopp (One Piece) 

INFORMATION
Title	One Piece
Genre	Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Type	T.V
Studio	Toei Animation
Premiered	Fall 1999
Episode Count	Unknown
Duration	24 min per ep

Usopp is one of the snipers of Straw Hat Pirates. Before the time-skip, Usopp had medium-length black curly hair. His facial features are quite prominent as well. After the time-skip, he becomes much more muscular and grows out his hair. 

As far as his personality is concerned, he’s one of the most sentimental members of the Straw Hat Pirates. Usopp tends to lose his temper very easily and cries out a lot too. At the beginning of the anime, he was shown as an anxious individual with many insecurities. 

 

Check Out: One Piece Watch Order! 

 

9. Muzan Kibutsuji (Demon Slayer)

INFORMATION
Title	Demon Slayer
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Type	T.V
Studio	Ufotable
Premiered	Spring 2019
Episode Count	26
Duration	23 min per ep

Muzan Kibutsuji is the main antagonist in Demon Slayer. He’s also known as the demon king who rules other demons and ranks them based upon different things as well. He’s a tall, pale muscular man with black curly hair that might remind you of Michael Jackson. 

Come on, we all have seen Muzan Kibutsuji’s memes with Michael Jackson. Well, yes they do resemble a lot! 

When it comes to Muzan’s personality, he’s a ruthless killer who has killed many humans. He’s cold-hearted and has no expressions on his face. Everyone respects Muzan yet he doesn’t respect anyone. He’s hard on his subordinates and makes them handle the dirty work for him. Whenever he’s enraged, his facial expressions become scary. And I couldn’t stop myself from adding Muzan to the list of BEST Curly-Haired Anime Characters. What do you guys think about him? 

 

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8. Giorno Giovanna (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure) 

INFORMATION
Title	Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
Genre	Action, Adventure, Supernatural
Type	T.V
Studio	David Production
Premiered	Fall 2012
Episode Count	26
Duration	24 min per ep

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure has always portrayed bizarre events before us. Giorno Giovanna is from the fifth season of Jojo which is known as “Golden Wind”. His most prominent feature is his hair which is blonde and braided. He has curly hair as well. In fact, Giorno Giovanna is Italian. He’s quite classic and cool. 

He’s an introverted guy who doesn’t enjoy talking a lot. He’s confident, bold, and smart as well. He has a natural charisma and that’s one of the reasons why he’s added to the list of BEST Curly-Haired Anime Characters! 

 

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7. Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian (The Case Files of Jeweler Richard) 

INFORMATION
Title	The Case Files of Jeweler Richard
Genre	Drama, Mystery, Slice of Life
Type	T.V
Studio	Shuka
Premiered	Winter 2020
Episode Count	12
Duration	23 min per ep

Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian is a tall guy who’s the protagonist of The Case Files of Jeweler Richard. He’s known to be very attractive and confident. Richard also has beautiful blue eyes and golden curly hair. These are the features that are worth melting for. Aren’t they? 

When it comes to his personality, he’s a gentle yet cultured man with an open mind. Richard is always careful, he’s the type of person who would check things again and again in order not to mess up. He’s good in sales and even looks! 

 

6. Frankenstein (Noblesse)

INFORMATION
Title	Noblesse
Genre	Action, Supernatural
Type	T.V
Studio	Production I.G
Premiered	Fall 2020
Episode Count	13
Duration	23 min per ep

Frankenstein is one of the main characters in Noblesse. He’s the servant of Raizel who has devoted his life to him. His blonde curly hair will leave you breathless! I mean, look at him. As kids, we used to play dress-up games of goddesses, he resembles those goddesses. Is it just me or do you guys feel the same? 

For his personality, he’s extremely loyal to Raizel and is smart as well. Frankenstein can be quite serious and angry, it usually depends on the type of situation he’s in. He’s compassionate and understanding towards humans too! His empathy for humans can be proved by the fact that he did scientific experiments on himself instead of humans. 

Well, these traits make him really special but his curly hair are on the next level! What do you guys think? 

 

5. Kyoraku Shunsui (Bleach) 

INFORMATION
Title	Bleach
Genre	Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Type	T.V
Studio	Shuka
Premiered	Fall 2004
Episode Count	366
Duration	24 min per ep

Shunsui Sajyranosuke is the first division captain and is a commander of Gotei 13 too! He looks more like a pirate due to the eyepiece that he wears. Well, he’s a tall individual with a long ponytail and long curly bangs framing the left side of his face. Such a classic look will make you forget every other character. 

He might look like a rude individual yet he’s laid-back and calm. Shunsui is mostly smiling and in his free time, he loves sleeping and drinking. Can you guys relate to him? His favorite food is steamed buns and he hates matcha tea! He’s a very chill person who will make sure to keep everyone around him entertained. 

 

4. Afro Samurai (Afro Samurai)

INFORMATION
Title	Afro Samurai
Genre	Action, Adventure
Type	T.V
Studio	Gonzo
Premiered	Spring 2007
Episode Count	5
Duration	27 min per ep

A samurai with an afro? OMG! If this isn’t a dream! Well, yes! The MC of Afro Samurai is an incredibly strong swordsman whose father was killed right before his own eyes. He’s mostly queit and stern. We don’t get to see Afro Samurai laughing or smiling. However, before his died, he was always laughing and happy. Some scars don’t heal. 

Anyways, you can tell from the name that our samurai has an afro. If you want to see this Afro Samurai in action, watch this anime! 

 

3. Gajeel Redfox (Fairy Tail) 

INFORMATION
Title	Fairy Tail
Genre	Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Type	T.V
Studio	Satelight, A-1 Pictures
Premiered	Fall 2009
Episode Count	175
Duration	24 min per ep

Gajeel Redfox is a short-tempered man with black curly hair. Whenever he finds a suitable guild for him, he becomes devoted. If he doesn’t like something or someone, he straight off says it. This proves that Gajeel is a straightforward person. He’s been proved to be quite helpful since his strength is second to none. Gajeel is also known as Iron Dragon Slayer! 

 

2. Spike Spiegel (Cowboy Bebop) 

INFORMATION
Title	Cowboy Bebop
Genre	Action, Sci-Fi
Type	T.V
Studio	Sunrise
Premiered	Spring 1998
Episode Count	26
Duration	24 min per ep

We all know this handsome bounty hunter named Spike Spiegel. He’s known to be one of the most chill anime characters of all time. He’s mostly feeling lazy and taking naps. However, to get a bounty you have to put your lives at stake. But the thing about Spike is that he’s very unexpected and cool. Girls usually get trapped due to his looks and he makes sure to focus on his certain missions too. His green/olive curly hair would make anyone fall for him. So, if you’ve never watched Cowboy Bebop, you’re missing out on a lot! 

 

1. Gintoki (Gintama)

 

INFORMATION
Title	Gintama
Genre	Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Type	T.V
Studio	Sunrise
Premiered	Spring 2006
Episode Count	201
Duration	24 min per ep

Now, we have Gintoki from Gintama. He’s very attractive and I know the nose-picking meme must have spoiled this character for you. But trust me, his voice and looks are on the next level! Gintoki is a samurai who’s always holding onto his wooden katana and looking for odd jobs. 

His blue curly hair is a winner on the list of BEST Curly-Haired Anime Characters! If you want to know more about this samurai, watch Cowboy Bebop! 

 

ANIME GIRLS WITH CURLY HAIR

 

12. Leone (Akame Ga Kill) 

INFORMATION
Title	Akame Ga Kill
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Type	T.V
Studio	White Fox
Premiered	Summer 2014
Episode Count	24
Duration	23 min per ep

 Leone is a curly haired anime character from the famous action anime “Akame Ga Kill”. She has a very upbeat and composed personality. She can be hyper yet relaxed at the same time! Leone doesn’t really have any ladylike manners in her. She’s tough and puts her feet on the table while she sits. 

 

11. Malty Melromarc (The Rising of the Shield Hero) 

INFORMATION
Title	The Rising of the Shield Hero
Genre	Action, Adventure, Drama
Type	T.V
Studio	Kinema Citrus
Premiered	Spring 2019
Episode Count	25
Duration	24 min per ep

You know how there are some characters that look like they’ve every beauty in the world. But behind that hidden mask, there lies a monster! That’s where the plot twists! Just like that, Malty is such a character. Although her red curly hair is everything! She looks very gorgeous cause of that hairstyle!

 

10. Coffee (Cowboy Bebop) 

INFORMATION
Title	Cowboy Bebop
Genre	Action, Sci-Fi
Type	T.V
Studio	Sunrise
Premiered	Spring 1998
Episode Count	26
Duration	24 min per ep

When it comes to one of the HOTTEST women, Cowboy Bebop never fails to surprise us. With its outstanding aesthetics and characters, this anime won our hearts. Coffee is one of the bounty hunters in Cowboy Bebop and she’s truly a badass. In fact, her curly hair makes her stand out from the rest of the characters. Yes, including Spike Spiegel. Both of these characters give hard time to the other characters! 

 

9. Misato Katsuragi (Neon Genesis Evangelion) 

INFORMATION
Title	Neon Genesis Evangelion
Genre	Action, Avant
Type	T.V
Studio	Gainax, Tatsunoko Production
Premiered	Fall 1995
Episode Count	26
Duration	24 min per ep

Misato is also one of the most intriguing curly-haired anime waifus. Due to some unfortunate circumstances including her father, she was unable to speak for years. However, as the story progresses, she becomes level-headed and a good captain.

 

8. Sailor Neptune (Sailor Moon)

INFORMATION
Title	Sailor Moon
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Type	T.V
Studio	Toei Animation
Premiered	Spring 1992
Episode Count	46
Duration	24 min per ep

Although every other Sailor Moon character is drop-dead gorgeous yet not every Sailor Moon’s character got curly hair! Here we have Sailor Neptune slaying green curly hair. We don’t get to see these type of hair in real-life. Isn’t that right? 

Maybe that’s why anime always raises our standards. When it comes to her personality, Sailor Neptune is sophisticated and every move that she makes has decency in it. She might come off as a bit cold but that’s because she’s highly devoted as Sailor Neptune. She makes sure that her duties come first before anything else! We all love us some strong independant waifus, right?

 

7. Mai Valentine (Yu-Gi-Oh!) 

INFORMATION
Title	Yu-Gi-Oh
Genre	Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Type	T.V
Studio	Toei Animation
Premiered	Spring 1998
Episode Count	27
Duration	24 min per ep

Now, we have Mai Valentine who gives off the same vibe as a gothic villain. Her most noticeable feature is her curly hair. She highly loves and respects herself, that’s why she might come off as a bit “self-absorbed” individual. Mai is also very arrogant since she believes that nobody is better than her. She also tends to believe in her dueling skills more than anyone else. This is the type of self-love we all need. What do you guys think? 

 

6. Kiryuu Moeka (Steins;Gate) 

INFORMATION
Title	Steins;Gate
Genre	Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense
Type	T.V
Studio	White Fox
Premiered	Spring 2011
Episode Count	24
Duration	24 min per ep

There will always be two type of people in this world. Some might come off as organized and clean-freaks while the others might be the same as Moeka. Moeka is an absent-minded girl who might come off as clumsy. We mostly see her emotionless and she doesn’t react to anything at all. But everything aside, her long curly brown hair will make you fall for her! 

 

5. Atsuko Jackson (Michiko & Hachin)

INFORMATION
Title	Michiko & Hachin
Genre	Action, Adventure
Type	T.V
Studio	Manglobe
Premiered	Fall 2008
Episode Count	22
Duration	24 min per ep

Atsuko is known to be one of the best black anime characters of all time. She’s in police force and she loves helping around people. In fact, she’s super loyal towards her friends and loved ones. We all need a friend like Atsuko! She’s very strong-willed and once she decides to achieve something, she makes sure that she does! That’s the type of motivation we all need. Indeed, anime never ceases to amaze us! 

 

4. Suma (Demon Slayer) 

INFORMATION
Title	Demon Slayer
Genre	Action, Fantasy
Type	T.V
Studio	Ufotable
Premiered	Spring 2019
Episode Count	26
Duration	23 min per ep

Okay, so who doesn’t know about Tengen Uzui’s three wholesome waifus? Well, if you don’t then you must know that Suma is one of the most naive waifus of Tengen Uzui. She’s super cute and bubbly. When you see her on the screen you want to pat her. And her curly hair makes her stand out from the rest of the Demon Slayer characters. Suma is also known to be a crybaby, you will mostly see her crying throughout the anime which makes her even more cute. 

 

Check Out: Suma Demon Slayer Wiki!

3. Shion Karanomori (Psycho Pass) 

INFORMATION
Title	Psycho Pass
Genre	Action, Sci-Fi, Suspense
Type	T.V
Studio	Production I.G
Premiered	Fall 2012
Episode Count	22
Duration	23 min per ep

Shion Karanomori is one of the most glamorous characters in Psycho Pass and her blonde short curly hair makes her stand out even more! She’s helpful and smart. Imagine having someone gorgeous, smart, and cool by your side. Yes, just like Shion! Wouldn’t everyday be like a treat for you? She’s the type of person who doesn’t back down from dangers in fact, she faces them by being headstrong! 

 

2. Ravel Phenex (High School DxD) 

INFORMATION
Title	High School DxD
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Type	T.V
Studio	Genco, Lantis, AT-X, PRA, Showgate, Atelier Musa, Shobo
Premiered	Winter 2012
Episode Count	12
Duration	24 min per ep

Ravel Phenex is a modest girl who’s kind to everyone around her. She’s very helpful and is always there for everyone. She’s the type of girl who can bring a smile on others’ face when they feel down. We all need a friend like Ravel too! What do you guys think about her? Isn’t she the cutest waifu with curly hair? 

 

1. Tatsumaki (One Punch Man) 

INFORMATION
Title	One Punch Man
Genre	Comedy, Romance
Type	T.V
Studio	Madhouse
Premiered	Fall 2015
Episode Count	12
Duration	24 min per ep

Tatsumaki is the real green curly haired waifu. She’s deserves the appreciation! She’s one of the heroes in One Punch Man who has many mood swings. Tatsumaki is also quite impatient. But it’s okay since her cuteness makes up for it. Isn’t that so? 

 

Check Out: One Punch Man Personality Quiz! 

Conclusion

That concludes BEST Anime Characters With Curly Hair. I hope you guys enjoyed reading the blog and found your favorite characters in the list. Do let us know your thoughts in the comments down below! 

 

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