![]() Blue hair: Amazon / Neon Genesis Evangelion Occasionally, it can also signify “the rude/inconsiderate foreigner”, for example a non-Japanese character with an abrasive or rude personality – but that’s more of an exception than the rule. This holds especially true for shoujo (for girls) manga/anime titles, where you can pretty safely bet that the most important female lead will be blonde. The most widespread meaning is simply “someone special”. I guess it’s high time for a crash course in anime hair color symbolism…take a seat. Meaning, in most cases, the color of an anime character’s hair does not reflect some natural hair color or a racial stereotype – instead, it is supposed to be a hint towards their personality and their role in the plot. ![]() And hair color is among the first and foremost, especially when dealing with female characters. Keep in mind that anime follows a complex visual language, where seemingly innocuous elements carry deeper meaning. ![]() Producer’s note: Someone on Quora asked: Why do Japanese have blue eyes and blond hair in anime? Here is one of the best answers that’s been pulled from the thread.
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