Summary
The blonde-haired character is a staple in life and media. In anime, this is even more so, sincehair color goes a long way in a character’s personality. When a blonde character is introduced, they are usually expected to be cheerful and optimistic. They can also be described as ditzy, but this certainly isn’t the case with all of them.
There have been several iconic blonde female characters in anime over the years, but some really stand out due to their character, importance to the story, personality, and design. Though not all thebest blonde women in animehave been covered, here are some of the most distinctive.
Sera Victoria was a normal police woman who was suddenly faced with a difficult choice: cling to her humanity and die from her wounds orbecome a vampireand, therefore, abandon her humanity. She chooses the latter, but she refuses to let go of the compassion that made her human.
Initially naive as a young vampire, fans watch as Victoria grows to become a confident character who is able to accept what she is while still holding on to a sense of morality. In a world of strife and struggle, Victoria continues to walk her own path and charts the course she wants.
Your Lie In Aprilhas the reputation it has today largely thanks to Kaori. As a character, she was a strong personality who was able to move forward despite what life had thrown at her. However, she was still deeply human and prone to faults and even discouragement.
Kaori is iconic in how she was able to change Arima Kousei’s life. She was able to bring him out of a deep well he had fallen into since his mother’s death, and her cheerful disposition to life wasa stark contrast to Arima’s glumness. It was ironic that she was the one fighting against the hands of time, and by the end of the story, she had dashed a lot of hearts.
Fullmetal Alchemisthas a surprising number of iconic blondes, and even in terms of female characters, Winry Rockbell and Olivier Armstrong are two other incredibly popular blonde characters. That said, Riza manages to stand out for her personality and prowess.
There is a lot to be impressed with when it comes Riza, but what really catches attention is her calm demeanor and her incredible loyalty to Roy Mustang. It was even more impressive since she never looked subservient to Roy while still always by his side. On top of that, she was a skilled marksman and an empathetic character.
Violet was raised as a weapon of war, harboring only instincts to kill and destroy. As such, when she loses everything and is found unable to even construct speech, one might have thought that would be the end. However, Violet was determined to grow so she could understand what it was to love.
Violet is an anime character who is impossible to forget. A lot of this isbecause of her awesome design. Yet, she is more than that, as her determination to learn is something that made her a very likable character. She made it so that her metal hands, which were adept at destruction, could now be the creators of comfort, peace, and love.
Misa Amane became a major character inDeath Notemuch later in the series. As a celebrity who also possessed the Shinigami eyes, she became an accomplice of Kira and a lover to Light.She was manipulated to the endand could not fathom a world without Light, which led her to end it all after his demise.
As a character, Misa is memorable due to her undying loyalty to a clearly evil person. Behind the curtain, however, was an idealist who wanted a better world. She might not be a role model in the strictest sense, but she is iconic as a caution to the dangers of losing oneself due to devotion.
Lucy is the character fromFairy Tailthrough whom the story is actually told. Usually overshadowed by the prominence of Natsu Dragneel, many forget just how pivotal Lucy is to everything. She is perhaps the most powerful celestial wizard in the world with ten golden celestial keys as well as being the entry point of the audience.
Lucy is also a character who grows significantly over the course of the story, starting out insecure and shy and evolving to become a lot more confident, strong, and steadfast. Her bonds with Fairy Tail say a lot about what sort of guild they are, seeing how quickly they accepted her as one of their own. She also has some pretty heartfelt moments in the story, and she does a good job of making the audience care about her and her comrades.
Android 18 is one of themost iconic characters from theDragon Balluniverse. Initially a regular human who was experimented on by Dr. Gero, Android 18 will eventually turn a new leaf and become one of the cornerstones of the Z team. She would also eventually marry Krillin and become a mother.
The character also had a pretty iconic design, sporting swooped hair, a jean jacket, and boots. Android 18 was a strong character even then, as she defeated Vegeta and was a true threat to the protagonists. But her shift in character and her conversion to the side of good has continued to stand her in good stead with fans the world over.
Usagi Tsukino is the main protagonist ofSailor Moon, a highly influential series that ran in the 90s and really popularized the magical girl sub-genre of anime at the time. She was a normal schoolgirl who got hold of the power to become a magical girl and protected the world from evil.
While she is by no means a unique character, Usagi was veryrelatable as a normal girlwho had powers. Much like Spider-Man, this idea really resonated with fans. Her relationship with Mamoru was also endearing, and the fact thatSailor Moonwasn’t afraid to sometimes get dark made it all the more impressive. Her design, friendships, and even transformation sequences have all gone on to inspire many other characters and stories.
Oshino Shinobu used to be the powerful vampire, Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade, which is a mouthful, but after losing her powers, she first resided in the ruins of Eikou cram school, before becoming Araragi’s shadow. She’s a character who takes some getting used to, but she is brilliant once understood.
She first appeared inBakemonogataribut was also featured in other entries in theMonogatariseries, most especiallyKizumonogatari. She has a complicated relationship with Araragi and is a pretty fun tsundere character. Her character arc, which spans multiple stories, is compelling, and that is one of the reasons she is such a popular character.
Saber is the main protagonist of theFateseries. A powerful hero, she is one of the main fighters in the Holy Grail war. Saber features in several belovedFatestories and has a complicated history due to the elaborate nature of theFatefranchise’s storytelling.
People find Saber’s sense of duty compelling, as she has certain values that she always stands by. She is loyal to the nth degree, andher iconic sword, Excalibur, makes her fight sequences stand out. On top of that, she’s complex, a fact that people have come to appreciate following her different routes, and her team up with Emiya Shirou and his father Kiritsugu can remain long in the minds of those who witness it.
