There is a reason why most of the time characters in manga and anime have only one or two outfits: it's easier to draw. But some authors are going ham in terms of fashion, allowing their beloved characters to own more than a school uniform and a set of regular clothes. Out of these fashionistas, some really shine, because the clothes really match their personality perfectly, and the attention to the details in their fashion choices gives them even more depth. And also it looks cool.
So we've got a list of ten characters who flaunt the style and would look great on the cover of a fashion magazine.
Marin Kitagawa from My Dress Up Darling
Putting Marin here may be a little bit of a stretch as she is a cosplayer, but her cosplaying skills help her with her fashion choices in her regular life. It's not just clothes for her; it's the whole ensemble, including make-up, hair, and accessories. She looks unique even in a school uniform because of her piercings and bracelets and dyed hair.
Yusuke Uramachi from Yu Yu Hakusho
Yusuke is a staple of the bad boy with a heart of gold type of character, and you can see that in his looks. Most of the time we see him in his school uniform, but outside of it he adopts the looks that are worthy of modern fashion bloggers. Smart layering, a mix of patterns, and color blocking — he looks effortlessly cool in his signature mint-colored puffer jacket, checkered shirt peeking from a yellow sweater, and trusty jeans with white Converse. This look is eternally awesome.
Sakuragi Hanamichi from Slam Dunk
The story of basketball cannot skimp on streetwear, and all characters in Slam Dunk embrace it in their own way, creating an extremely colorful and diverse lineup of fashion choices that are set in comfort and ease. The amount of iconic Nike shoes featured in the series is astounding, and some of them became staples for Sakuragi. He, with his red hair and fiery personality, adopts the essence of streetwear in a way that perfectly matches him: the prints are great for his stature, the length of his shorts, the shape of his joggers — everything is top class.
Naoko Takeuchi was greatly inspired by high fashion and, being a fan of Chanel, quite often used the designs of their pieces in Sailor Moon. But one thing that became iconic is the regular outfits of girls. There are accounts that post daily looks of the Sailor warriors and people recreate them — and these combinations of pieces and colors look amazing even in the modern days. The whole show can be used as a daily fashion inspiration. Each character has a unique style, and we want to focus on Makoto, who, being a designated tomboy of the group, shows a wonderful mix of sporty yet feminine styles.
You can't talk about fashion in anime without talking about Nana. One of the Nanas, Nana Osaki, embodies punk culture to its fullest. Her outfits are hugely inspired by and sometimes blatantly referencing some of the iconic pieces from Vivienne Westwood and other famous brands, nailing the essence of the carefully tattered punk vibe. Ai Yazawa, the author of Nana, went to fashion school, so the style of her manga actually resembles fashion sketches in terms of proportions.
Fun fact: Tite Kubo was thinking about becoming a fashion designer before he decided to make manga his profession. And you can see that in the main character of Bleach. Ichigo embodies the streetwear culture with hoodies, perfectly fit pants and smart layering that looks wonderful on his frame. Every chance he can draw Ichigo in something outside of his regular attire, he delivers. Even in the school uniform he looks unique!
She debuted as a villain, and debuted with a blast: her huge floor-length fur-trimmed coat paired with a cowboy hat instantly conveyed that she's someone who has weight and authority. And after her story unfolded she didn't abandon her unique fashion style. Sure, it feels at times a bit too fanservice-y, but still, her looks show her attitude — soft-spoken, intelligent and knowledgeable yet fierce.
Yugi Mutoh from Yu-Gi-Oh
The majority of lists like that feature Seto Kaiba as the most stylish character from the show, but come on. Have you seen these crisscrossed studded belts paired with baggy pants and huge shoes? The super tight sleeveless shirt that contrasts with the volume on both the bottom and the top, the latter provided by an insane hairdo? The choker with the heavy chain that Millenium Puzzle dangles from? The suit with gravity-defying hems? He oozes fashion, mixing punk and streetwear in a very unforgettable way.
Those of you who think that the revealing nature of Faye's outfit is just some fanservice clearly didn't pay attention to the show. There's a reason for her showing so much skin, a deep one. But aside from her signature combo of yellow vest and shorts with a red cropped jacket, there are plenty of things that represent her style: she wears the most convoluted dresses with grace and poise worthy of a model. Shame she doesn't wear them often, but when she does, it's a blessing.
Jojo has a Gucci collab. That's enough reason for the characters of the series to be on the Vogue's cover. We could've created a list that would've consisted only of Jojo's characters, because it's easy to find ten of them who make amazing stylistic choices, but we wanted other series' to shine. So the one who represents the whole Jojo here is Rohan Kishibe, because Jotaro Kujoh would be too obvious. And Rohan stands out not only because of his clothes, but because of the usage of accessories and focus on androgynous streetwear with pastel colors and modestly revealing slits. He appears in something new almost every time he shows up, which represents his energetic and chaotic artistic nature.
Some of them can be used as a guide even now.
There is a reason why most of the time characters in manga and anime have only one or two outfits: it's easier to draw. But some authors are going ham in terms of fashion, allowing their beloved characters to own more than a school uniform and a set of regular clothes. Out of these fashionistas, some really shine, because the clothes really match their personality perfectly, and the attention to the details in their fashion choices gives them even more depth. And also it looks cool.
So we've got a list of ten characters who flaunt the style and would look great on the cover of a fashion magazine.
Marin Kitagawa from My Dress Up Darling
Putting Marin here may be a little bit of a stretch as she is a cosplayer, but her cosplaying skills help her with her fashion choices in her regular life. It's not just clothes for her; it's the whole ensemble, including make-up, hair, and accessories. She looks unique even in a school uniform because of her piercings and bracelets and dyed hair.
Yusuke Uramachi from Yu Yu Hakusho
Yusuke is a staple of the bad boy with a heart of gold type of character, and you can see that in his looks. Most of the time we see him in his school uniform, but outside of it he adopts the looks that are worthy of modern fashion bloggers. Smart layering, a mix of patterns, and color blocking — he looks effortlessly cool in his signature mint-colored puffer jacket, checkered shirt peeking from a yellow sweater, and trusty jeans with white Converse. This look is eternally awesome.
Sakuragi Hanamichi from Slam Dunk
The story of basketball cannot skimp on streetwear, and all characters in Slam Dunk embrace it in their own way, creating an extremely colorful and diverse lineup of fashion choices that are set in comfort and ease. The amount of iconic Nike shoes featured in the series is astounding, and some of them became staples for Sakuragi. He, with his red hair and fiery personality, adopts the essence of streetwear in a way that perfectly matches him: the prints are great for his stature, the length of his shorts, the shape of his joggers — everything is top class.
Naoko Takeuchi was greatly inspired by high fashion and, being a fan of Chanel, quite often used the designs of their pieces in Sailor Moon. But one thing that became iconic is the regular outfits of girls. There are accounts that post daily looks of the Sailor warriors and people recreate them — and these combinations of pieces and colors look amazing even in the modern days. The whole show can be used as a daily fashion inspiration. Each character has a unique style, and we want to focus on Makoto, who, being a designated tomboy of the group, shows a wonderful mix of sporty yet feminine styles.
You can't talk about fashion in anime without talking about Nana. One of the Nanas, Nana Osaki, embodies punk culture to its fullest. Her outfits are hugely inspired by and sometimes blatantly referencing some of the iconic pieces from Vivienne Westwood and other famous brands, nailing the essence of the carefully tattered punk vibe. Ai Yazawa, the author of Nana, went to fashion school, so the style of her manga actually resembles fashion sketches in terms of proportions.
Fun fact: Tite Kubo was thinking about becoming a fashion designer before he decided to make manga his profession. And you can see that in the main character of Bleach. Ichigo embodies the streetwear culture with hoodies, perfectly fit pants and smart layering that looks wonderful on his frame. Every chance he can draw Ichigo in something outside of his regular attire, he delivers. Even in the school uniform he looks unique!
She debuted as a villain, and debuted with a blast: her huge floor-length fur-trimmed coat paired with a cowboy hat instantly conveyed that she's someone who has weight and authority. And after her story unfolded she didn't abandon her unique fashion style. Sure, it feels at times a bit too fanservice-y, but still, her looks show her attitude — soft-spoken, intelligent and knowledgeable yet fierce.
Yugi Mutoh from Yu-Gi-Oh
The majority of lists like that feature Seto Kaiba as the most stylish character from the show, but come on. Have you seen these crisscrossed studded belts paired with baggy pants and huge shoes? The super tight sleeveless shirt that contrasts with the volume on both the bottom and the top, the latter provided by an insane hairdo? The choker with the heavy chain that Millenium Puzzle dangles from? The suit with gravity-defying hems? He oozes fashion, mixing punk and streetwear in a very unforgettable way.
Those of you who think that the revealing nature of Faye's outfit is just some fanservice clearly didn't pay attention to the show. There's a reason for her showing so much skin, a deep one. But aside from her signature combo of yellow vest and shorts with a red cropped jacket, there are plenty of things that represent her style: she wears the most convoluted dresses with grace and poise worthy of a model. Shame she doesn't wear them often, but when she does, it's a blessing.
Jojo has a Gucci collab. That's enough reason for the characters of the series to be on the Vogue's cover. We could've created a list that would've consisted only of Jojo's characters, because it's easy to find ten of them who make amazing stylistic choices, but we wanted other series' to shine. So the one who represents the whole Jojo here is Rohan Kishibe, because Jotaro Kujoh would be too obvious. And Rohan stands out not only because of his clothes, but because of the usage of accessories and focus on androgynous streetwear with pastel colors and modestly revealing slits. He appears in something new almost every time he shows up, which represents his energetic and chaotic artistic nature.
