Red is the color of fire and blood. Which also associates the color with strength, power, danger as well as desire, passion, and love. The color red also indicates courage. Anime girls with red hair always stand out in the anime series not just because of the color but the features the red hair represents. As red also serves love, so it is natural for red-haired anime girls to have a cute and soft side.
This list is all about the anime girls with red hair who reflect the features associated with the color red. Whether it be the love, power or passion, here are the top 15+ anime girls with red hair.
Yoko Littner (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)
Edward (Cowboy Bebop)
Chise Hatori (The Ancient Magus’ Bride)
Ranma Saotome, Ranma ½ (1989)
I almost didn’t remember Ranma Saotome while compiling this list. I mean, should I? It was kind of a predicament for me to place Ranma in this list. Well, Ranma actually starts as a male protagonist of the martial arts themed anime series ‘Ranma ½’. Before you think that Ranma was psychologically a female and becomes a transgender and school me about gender rights, let me tell you it’s nothing like that. Turns out while in China training he and his father fell into a cursed spring which drastically changed Ranma’s life. If he is splashed with cold water he turns into a girl. To change back he needs to be splashed with hot water (As much as I would have loved to, I did not make that up, see the series for yourself). Now you do see my predicament, right? Anyways, I decided to throw some cold water and let Ranma have a spot on this list.
Shana, Shakugan no Shana (2005)
Up next is the immortal protagonist from the anime series ‘Shakugan no Shana’. Shana is immortal as it is the effect of her being a Flame Haze, special hunters who fight to save humanity from merciless murderers known as Crimson Denizens from a parallel universe. Being immortal her body doesn’t age, giving her the appearance of a child of age 11 or 12. She has crimson red hair, brown pupils and fair complexion. Though I said that Shana has crimson red hair which gives her the attributes to enter the list, her hair is actually black. When she gets into her power mode her hair changes its color along with her pupils which too become crimson. Shana is quite smart when it comes to academics and she is good at physical education too.
Rias Gremory, High School DxD (2012)
Rias Gremory was one of the first female anime characters that popped in my mind while I began compiling this list. I mean, just look at her. She has one of the most beautiful red colored hair and it gives a tinge of cuteness to the sexiness she possesses. Rias is a devil from the anime series ‘High School DxD’. She belongs to one of the noblest, purest devil families. She saves Issei when he is killed by the fallen angel. Rias is quite talented and is the most attractive girl in the academy. She is filled with compassion and is quite fond of Issei.
Kyoko Sakura (Madoka Magica)
Kyoko is one the main magical girls from Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
Unlike the other magical girls, Kyoko looks at the world from a straightforward point of view.
Kyoko’s brutally honest, doesn’t hold back and lets nothing stand in the way of her goals.
One of her best traits is her strong independence and how responsible she is.
Lina Inverse (Slayers)
A powerful sorceress from the old-school fantasy show: Slayers.
Lina Inverse is overbearing, bossy, intense and quite a handful.
At least for the average person.
Beyond that, she’s an action-taker and will do whatever it takes to come out on top.
Lina’s best personality trait is her dedication and independence.
Miss Kobayashi (Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid)
Kobayashi, the main character from Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid.
She’s a hard working woman with a small circle of friends, Is introverted by nature, and has a cool-calm-collected personality.
She’s not the most energetic character on this list, but she’s witty and more laid back than most red haired anime girls.
Kobayashi’s strongest trait is her independent, responsible nature.
AE3803
Anime: Cells at Work!
It is always important to love yourself and your body. What’s inside of your body? Blood. Need I go on explaining why AE3803 is on this list?
Probably.
AE3803 is a red blood cell whose mission throughout the show is to deliver various nutrients throughout the body.
Unfortunately, our protagonist has little-to-no sense of direction and constantly gets lost while doing her daily duties. This does not stop her though, as she presses on and tries her best to be as useful as the rest of her peers.
Akane Sakurada
Anime: Joukamachi no Dandelion
Out of all the shy girls in the land, Akane has to be one of the shyest.
Imagine your driving force being the desire to just remove cameras around the city so they don’t record you. And then ironically trying to rule the land just in order to do exactly that.
It’s a good thing that she is adorable when she squirms, because god knows she does it often. I mean there is an entire fan club for just that.
So to all the shy shut-ins, bow to your queen.
Mito Jūjō
Anime: Owari no Seraph (Seraph of the End)
You have to love a woman in a uniform.
Mito is part of the Guren squad, meaning that she is highly trained and can kick some serious butt.
She is also of the royal Jujo bloodline, meaning that she is pretty stuck up. And what do you get when you combine the two?
A tsundere, of course. A very lovable one at that.
Her obvious crush on the lieutenant always makes for a good laugh, while her actions on the battlefield are just epic. And the long red ponytail just gives her this aura of nobility, which suits her character perfectly.
Miia
Anime: Monster Musume
For a second we’re ditching humanity and talking about the real treasure: snake girls.
Being the first girl Kimihito was introduced to Miia plays a central role throughout the series. She is very perverted, but also shy, which is always a funny combination.
She’s also overprotective when it comes to Kimihito, seeing the other girls as potential threats. I personally just find her very realistic, which is ironic considering the whole half-snake business.
She is petty, she is loud, but also kind and caring. And when it comes to her appearance, mamma mia.
Also can we appreciate the fact that she was calling people darling way before Zero-Two made it cool.
Stella Vermillion
Anime: Chivalry of a Failed Knight
Stella is the textbook example of adorable when it comes to anime.
Being both shy and utterly lewd, being submissive towards Ikki but very aggressive towards any other girl that takes interest in him, and being adorable by design. There’s a lot to love here.
The artists were very generous when it comes to her curves. And her crimson eyes & hair make for a very fierce look.
She has to be the perfect love interest for Ikki and their relationship is one of the few in anime that actually goes beyond just shipping and teasing, which is always refreshing to see.
Morgiana
Anime: Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
Morgiana had it tough, really tough.
Being a slave for most of her life, she developed an inferiority complex as well as a pretty numb heart.
On top of that, she has no one to call her own as the Fanalis people are from a different continent and are largely sold into slavery.
So seeing someone with that background become the strong, caring redheaded demon of the battlefield we know and love is just spectacular.
I especially like Morgiana because she didn’t just cut her past out of her personality. But rather made it her strength. Choosing the Household Vessel that she did, and wanting to go to her homeland, just shows how strong she is.
Lilith Asami
Anime: Trinity Seven
Being a teacher and part of the Trinity Seven, Lilith tries to put up a tough demeanor.
But she has so many chinks in that armor it’s plain hilarious. Whenever she’s teased, especially if it’s anything of the NSFW variant, she usually goes completely red and blows her fuse.
So pairing her with the smug and mischievous Arata and some great supporting characters he can bounce off, makes Lilith absolutely adorable 80% of the time she’s on screen.
Add that to her being extremely clever, and basically thiking of her as the lost Elric sibling, and you get a pretty memorable character.
Kallen Stadfeld/Kozuki
Anime: Code Geass
Kallen is just overall such a masterfully written character. Struggling with her dual identity of being Japanese and Britannian Kallen’s character arc is far from simple or shallow.
Having compassion for people in general, but also maintaining a firm sense of justice, makes her very intriguing.
Her capabilities on the battlefield break away from the usual damsel in distress trope and her ever-confusing relationship with Lelouch is just a treat.
The honesty, loyalty, and strength she has is just remarkable. She is given the position of Q1, AKA the queen for a reason. Also she is better than C.C. fight me.
Stephanie Dola
Anime: No Game No Life
Is loving Stephanie an unpopular opinion? I don’t know, but god I love this woman.
She makes for such a good contrast to Sora and Shiro, clashing their cynicism and remarkable intelligence with optimism and naivety.
Her outbursts are always entertaining and her design is slick yet adorable.
Also, let’s get this out of the way: she is naïve but not inherently dumb. She still runs the country alongside the two for god sake.
She wears her heart on her sleeve and is just as important and lovable as the protagonist duo.
Minori Kushieda
Anime: Toradora
Of course Minori is going to be on here. She comes from the Holy Grail of anime known as Toradora, after all.
To avoid spoilers I am just going to put it like this: Minori is one of the most admirable characters in the anime. She is hard-working, loyal to a tee, responsible, and capable.
She is a glutton and enjoys stuffing her face. But a diet warrior at the same time.
Her belief in UFOs made me cry and if you haven’t already, just go watch the show. It’s great.
If you just can’t get enough of these funky anime hair colors, please feel free to check out the following articles:
・Girls with Brown Hair
・Girls with Blue Hair
・Girls with Black Hair
・Girls with Pink Hair
・Girls with Green Hair
・Girls with Silver Hair
・Girls with Purple Hair
・Girls with Red Hair
・Girls with Blonde Hair