The 15 Most Iconic Anime Characters with Blue Hair

The 15 Most Iconic Anime Characters with Blue Hair Rimuru That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
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The 15 Most Iconic Anime Characters with Blue Hair Rimuru That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
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The colorful world of anime places great importance on character design. Among the myriad of vibrant colors that adorn these characters, blue stands out as a symbol of depth, mystique, and otherworldly charm. So, let’s discover the 15 most iconic anime characters with blue hair.

  1. Nejire Hado from My Hero Academia

    Nejire Hado is enrolled in Class 3-A at U.A. High School and holds a key position among the Big 3.

    The fair-skinned Nejire sports periwinkle blue hair that flows down to her knees, intertwining around her waist and gracefully curving inward around her legs.

    Nejire’s Quirk named Wave Shock enables her to convert her vitality into energy and unleash it as remarkably powerful spiral shockwaves.

  2. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez from Bleach

    Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, an Arrancar, stands tall with a muscular physique, sporting spiky light blue hair, and eyes of the same color, accented with green lines reminiscent of the markings seen on the Panthera genus of cats.

    Despite his laid-back appearance, he has a brutal and extremely violent nature, coupled with a dangerously short temper.

  3. Mayuri Kurotsuchi from Bleach

    Mayuri is the captain of the 12th Division of the Gotei 13 and serves as the second president of the Shinigami Research Institute.

    His appearance resembles that of a skeleton, featuring a skull-like visage. Mayuri’s face is painted white with the inner portion painted black, except for his nose.

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    When not wearing his makeup, Mayuri sports blue hair and honey-gold eyes.

    His ears are replaced by small portcullises adorned with several earrings, and his body bears numerous scars.

    Mayuri is known as the best scientist, intellect, and innovator in Soul Society.

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  4. Rin Okumura from Blue Exorcist

    Rin Okumura is the main character in Blue Exorcist. He is the offspring of Satan and is the older fraternal twin of Yukio Okumura.

    While attending True Cross Academy as an Exwire, he aims to become a Knight Meister and defeat his father.

    He has untamed, dark blue hair in the anime, cascading over his face, accentuating his piercing blue eyes.

    Inheriting the Flames of Satan also referred to as the Blue Flames, Rin possesses the fiery legacy of Satan, characterized by their unique blue hue.

    He is one of the most powerful characters in Blue Exorcist and is known to have great control over his powers and abilities.

  5. Rei from Neon Genesis Evangelion

    Rei holds the rank of First Child in Neon Genesis Evangelion. She is a slender teenage girl with fair skin sporting pale blue hair with bangs neatly centered and striking red eyes.

    Little is known about her origin story, but it is stated that she was born in a room situated deep in the lower levels of the NERV headquarters.

    At the outset of the series, she appears socially withdrawn and seemingly devoid of emotion, seldom engaging with others apart from Gendo.

    However, as the story unfolds, she gradually forms connections with fellow characters and exhibits real emotions, even expressing sadness and shedding tears.

  6. Ban from Seven Deadly Sins

    Ban is part of the Seven Deadly Sins and is renowned for his remarkable resilience, a consequence of his tenure in Purgatory.

    He once possessed immortality, relinquishing it to revive Elaine. Ban stands as a towering figure, boasting a muscular physique.

    His abdomen is defined by well-toned muscles, and he typically carries a relaxed posture.

    Ban’s short, spiky hair exhibits a pale blue color, complemented by thin black eyebrows and striking scarlet-red eyes.

  7. Joe Kido from Digimon

    Joe Kido is a key character in the Digimon series. He sports short blue hair and deep black eyes.

    His distinguishing features include large glasses and an impressive height, setting him apart from the other DigiDestined.

    At first, Joe comes across as an anxious and nervous individual, often seen fretting over minor issues.

    This behavior arises from his deep-rooted sense of responsibility, compounded by being the eldest in the group.

    He consistently assumes the role of the voice of reason, endeavoring, albeit unsuccessfully at times, to guide the other DigiDestined away from harm’s way and toward safer alternatives.

  8. Nefertari Vivi from One Piece

    Nefertari Vivi from the Arabasta Kingdom holds the title of princess in One Piece.

    Born to Nefertari Cobra and Titi, she made her first appearance in the Reverse Mountain Arc of the series, initially portrayed as a Bounty Hunter.

    She was operating under the alias Miss Wednesday within the secret organization Baroque Works.

    Vivi is a young woman of average height, boasting cascading waves of light blue hair that extend gracefully, adorned with two locks framing her face, one on each side.

  9. Jellal Fernandez from Fairy Tail

    Jellal was born as Siegrain and grew up in a village. He is Ezra Scarlet’s childhood friend.

    Before his memory loss, he served as a Dark Mage driven by an intense desire to resurrect Zeref using the R-System, a goal spurred by Ultear's manipulation.

    He is easily recognized by his blue hair and red tattoo positioned above and below his right eye, a mark he has borne since childhood.

    When assuming his Siegrain persona, he dresses in refined yet modest attire, including a lengthy white frock coat adorned with black stripes along the hems and upper arm sections.

    Jellal uses a powerful magic technique called Heavenly Body Magic set around astronomical entities like stars, black holes, and meteors.

  10. Eri from My Hero Academia

    Eri, the granddaughter of the Shie Hassaikai's leader, played a pivotal role in Kai Chisaki's scheme to produce the Quirk-Destroying Drug.
    Following her rescue, she has resided in the U.A. dormitories.

    Fans often call Eri one of the cutest characters in My Hero Academia.

    Eri is a petite girl with disheveled bluish off-white hair, parted down the middle of her forehead and trailing nearly to her waist.

    A small brown horn protrudes from the right side of her forehead, growing larger when her Quirk is activated.

  11. Bulma from Dragon Ball

    One of the most iconic female characters in the Dragon Ball universe, Bulma is an intelligent woman who is also a great scientist.

    She was once Yamcha's girlfriend, but she later moved on and eventually married Vegeta, becoming the mother of Trunks and Bulla.

    Across the entire series, Bulma stands out for her remarkable transformations, sporting a total of 18 distinct hairstyles.

    Her hair color shifts between purple, blue, or turquoise across different appearances.

    Bulma possesses a complex personality, exhibiting both tomboyish and girly traits alongside a temperamental nature.

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  12. Hinata from Naruto

    Hinata Uzumaki, a skilled female ninja from Konohagakure, once held the esteemed position of heiress of the Hyuga clan.

    However, she was later relieved of this role due to being considered unfit for the leadership responsibilities with the clan.

    However, she worked hard as she observed Naruto Uzumaki and found a role model in him.

    Several years following the Fourth Shinobi World War, Hinata became a member of the Uzumaki clan through her marriage to Naruto.

    In the series, she maintains her dark blue hair in varying lengths styled in a hime cut.

  13. Tomura Shigaraki from My Hero Academia

    Tomura Shigaraki is the main villain in My Hero Academia. As the head of the League of Villains, he was raised under the tutelage of his mentor, All For One.

    His ultimate motive is to destroy All Might, the revered Symbol of Peace, and dismantle the societal framework he embodies.

    Speaking of his appearance, he has a slender body with pale skin. His face is accentuated by numerous wrinkles surrounding his eyes.

    His unkempt hair, ranging in shades of grayish-blue, falls in over his face extending to shoulder length.

  14. Rimuru Tempest from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

    The main protagonist of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Rimuru Tempest in their slime form looks like a spherical entity characterized by a slightly blue and translucent ooze.

    In their human form, they have long silver-blue hair. Rimuru exhibits eccentric and childlike tendencies, but they are an intelligent and calculative character.

    Beneath the surface, Rimuru engages in constant analysis, planning, and careful consideration of the ramifications of their actions.

    Rimuru prioritizes intelligent choices for long-term benefit over impulsive and emotional decisions.

  15. Rem from Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World

    Rem is one of the key supporting characters in Re:Zero. She works as a maid serving Margrave Roswaal L. Mathers, alongside her sister, Ram.

    She has sky-blue hair of medium length falling over her right eye, complemented by large blue eyes and youthful facial features.

    Rem can use Water Magic, a skill imparted to her by Roswaal.

    While Roswaal acknowledges her abilities as above average, they are not deemed exceptional.

    Being an Oni, Rem can assume her Oni Form, marked by the emergence of a single white horn on her forehead.

    In this state, typical of her race, she possesses physical attributes that exceed those of ordinary humans.

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