When online game designers need to give characters a placing look, they will choose for a lot of issues: scars, an eyepatch, wacky clothes… the listing goes on. However as an alternative of including equipment, some go for an intrinsic a part of the design — the character’s hair. And crimson is a superb color so as to add some sparkle.
Identical to in actual life, characters with crimson hair are considerably uncommon to return by, so whenever you see a redhead, they typically stand out from the remainder of the forged. Whether or not they’re sporting a pure ginger or a vibrant crimson, these characters have taken the crowns as iconic redheads in video video games.
10 Triss Merigold (The Witcher Sequence)
Ever since she first appeared in The Witcher sport sequence, Triss Merigold has had fiery orange hair, and although her clothes selections within the latter entries are a stark distinction from her first design, she maintains this recognisable trait.
As a sorceress, she specialises in therapeutic and isn’t discovered with out the potions she wants, regardless of being allergic to them herself. She cares deeply for each Geralt and Ciri, and taken care of Ciri when she was in want, exhibiting that therapeutic is simply a part of her nature.
9 Knuckles (Sonic The Hedgehog)
Knuckles could also be much less of a redhead and extra of a… red-entire-body, however regardless, his crimson design, finishing the first color trifecta with Sonic and Tails, is nothing wanting iconic. As he’s primarily based on an echidna, the lengthy crimson hair falling from his head resembles the echidna’s quills, although it appears a lot much less sharp.
Knuckles’ footwear are additionally crimson, together with some yellow and inexperienced accents, making his all-red look full. Purple have to be his favorite color, it appears. Good for Knuckles.
8 Axel (Kingdom Hearts)
A former member of Group XIII, Axel’s stark crimson hair is the proper match for each his snarky persona and the weapon he makes use of: flaming chakrams. Each inch of his hair is sharply spiked, and the color immediately pops out in opposition to the lengthy black coat he wears as a part of the Group’s uniform.
In each the sprite work of the unique Chain of Recollections and the 3D mannequin for the Kingdom Hearts remasters, Axel’s crimson hair is the stand-out a part of his design and instantly attracts your consideration.
7 Reyn (Xenoblade Chronicles)
Shulk’s childhood greatest buddy and a celebration member within the first Xenoblade Chronicles sport, Reyn has reddish auburn hair that properly enhances the orange accents of his default outfit. Although maybe not as fiery as different redheads, his crimson hair is all pure, giving him that humble boy-next-door look.
Character-wise, Reyn’s compassion for his pals is simply as large because the brawn he brings to the group. He’ll at all times attempt to cheer you up if you happen to’re feeling down, or if you happen to simply want a pick-me-up.
6 Sumire Yoshizawa (Persona 5)
A lot of Sumire Yoshizawa’s design is themed across the color crimson: aside from her hair, she has crimson eyes and a crimson hair ribbon, and when she’s in her college uniform, crimson accents in her skirt and crimson idler footwear too. Nonetheless, as you study all through the sport, this look doesn’t mirror who she actually is.
Sumire retains her crimson hair, however as an alternative of maintaining it tied in a ribbon, she wears her lengthy hair down, and finishes her look with a pair of smooth black glasses. Whichever model she’s in, although, the crimson hair is the star of the present.
5 Purple XIII (Ultimate Fantasy 7)
Also referred to as Nanaki, Purple XIII definitely lives as much as his identify. His lion-like physique is roofed in crimson fur, and the tip of his tail is even alight with a flame. That’s burning crimson on an entire different degree.
You first meet Purple XIII in Ultimate Fantasy 7 when he’s being held captive by Professor Hojo and compelled to endure his unsavoury experiments. Fortunately, Cloud and the social gathering rescues him, and this red-headed lion joins you for the remainder of the journey.
4 Ganondorf (The Legend Of Zelda)
The flagship villain of The Legend of Zelda sequence, Ganondorf is the Gerudo type of Ganon, possessing red-orange hair and a beard of the identical color in Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess and the Wind Waker. His beast type typically has crimson hair, too.
Ganondorf’s crimson hair is definitely eye-catching and provides to his intimidating presence — that is one redhead you wouldn’t need to get on the fallacious facet of. It’s additionally a signature a part of the Gerudo look, harkening again to his hyperlinks to the folks.
3 Crono (Chrono Set off)
The protagonist of the extremely regarded JRPG Chrono Set off, Crono has spiked crimson hair, pushed again with a white headband. His hair appears nice in each the sport’s sprite work and the official art work by Akira Toriyama of Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Quest fame, and is ideal for this time-travelling hero.
Although Crono is a silent protagonist, he has a powerful presence and is the glue maintaining the remainder of the social gathering collectively. It couldn’t be Chrono Set off with out Crono, in spite of everything.
2 Misty (Pokemon)
Whereas she’s way more well-known for her character within the Pokemon anime sequence, Misty additionally stars in video games set within the Kanto area because the Health club Chief of Cerulean Metropolis. Her orange hair is tied up within the iconic facet ponytail in Purple and Blue and their remakes, whereas she lets it down in Gold and Silver and their remakes.
Whichever coiffure she’s sporting, you may immediately recognise the fiery hair of the tomboyish mermaid. The brilliant color matches her outgoing persona and allows you to know that, whenever you battle her, she received’t be happening with no battle.
1 Neku Sakuraba (The World Ends With You)
The protagonist of The World Ends With You, and a returning character within the sequel, NEO, Neku Sakuraba has brightly colored orange hair that enormously contrasts his in any other case purple, white, and black color scheme. Sitting underneath his iconic headphones, his hair is the very first thing your eyes are drawn to whenever you see his character design.
As a personality, Neku begins as standoffish and impolite, and prefers to stay to himself moderately than work together with others. Slowly, he learns to open up and realises that there’s worth to be discovered within the folks and world round him.