The world of anime isn't afraid to make its characters stand out with outrageous and colorful hairstyles, outfits, accessories, and more. Some characters or franchises are well-known for their dazzling character designs, such as the gravity-defying hair of Yu-Gi-Oh! protagonists, and some series, such as My Dress-Up Darling, are all about costumes and tailoring.
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For example, some anime characters are known for dressing to the nines while others are total slobs, and yet other characters seem to prefer a certain color. Some characters might dress mostly in black, white, red, or even green, and some characters like to stand out with their bright orange clothes, costumes, and uniforms.
9 Naruto Uzumaki Really Loves Orange (Naruto)
What's funny about the shonen heroine Naruto Uzumaki is that he wears bright orange outfits, even though ninjas are intended to be stealthy and subtle, such as by wearing dark blue or black outfits. But he's not the only one -- other Naruto characters also wear flashy outfits, which impairs their stealth.
All the same, Naruto clearly enjoys wearing orange, since most of his outfits involve this color. He also wears a bright orange outfit in his adult days as the Hokage, but by then, he is so powerful that stealth and subtlety are no longer needed.
8 Yoruichi Shihoin Has An Orange Jacket (Bleach)
Soul Reapers wear black robes as part of their uniform, while Captains also wear a white haori coat over that. 110 years ago, the martial artist Yoruichi Shihoin did the same, but after she and her friend Kisuke Urahara went into exile, they both changed into more colorful outfits.
Kisuke opted for a green ensemble that echoed his Captain uniform, while Yoruichi chose black pants and a vivid orange jacket. Like Naruto Uzumaki, Yoruichi is a ninja wearing the loudest color possible, but also like Naruto, she can get away with it.
7 Aang Wears Orange & Yellow Robes (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
The young Avatar Aang takes his Air Nomad ancestry seriously, and that includes not only his blue arrow tattoos but also his traditional outfit. Air Nomads wear orange and yellow robes to echo real-life Buddhist monks, and Aang isn't afraid to stand out with these colors.
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Aside from a few disguises, Aang always wears Air Nomad clothes during his adventures, and the same was true during his adult years in Republic City as well. This tradition was later passed on to his Airbender son, Tenzin.
6 Juzo Honenuki Has An Orange Costume (My Hero Academia)
The students of UA were all encouraged to design their own costumes to reflect their personalities and combat tactics as trainee heroes, from Tenya's armored suit to Itsuka Kendo's martial artist-inspired outfit. Then there's Juzo Honenuki of Class 1-B, who chose the most colorful costume of all.
Calling himself Mudman, Juzo clad himself in a stylish orange costume with some black, white, and orange details for variety's sake, complete with gloves and a helmet that totally hides his face. He sure wasn't afraid to stand out in these colors while fighting in the joint training story arc.
5 Diane Likes Orange & Green Outfits (The Seven Deadly Sins)
Diane is a giant from the land of Megadozer and a member of the seven deadly sins squad, with Meliodas as her captain and friend. Diane is also known for wearing vivid orange clothes, including a low-cut, short-sleeved top and sometimes black spandex-style shorts and high-heeled boots.
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Orange seems to be Diane's main color, but at times, she might swap that outfit for a green version, which also looks good on her. Then, when it's time for a serious battle, Diane will don a suit of orange-gold armor.
4 Mary Hunt Looks Great In Orange (My Next Life As A Villainess)
The otome isekai anime series My Next Life as a Villainess features a handful of upper-class young ladies and gentlemen who all dress well, from Katarina's blue and white outfits to Nicole Ascart's slick dark suits. Then there's the borderline yandere character Mary Hunt, who clearly loves to stand out.
Mary Hunt is a lively girl who is usually seen in bright yellow and orange gowns, complete with matching earrings and an orange flower blossom in her hair. She is absolutely fixated on Katarina and will confront anyone who comes between them.
3 Goku Makes Orange Cool (Dragon Ball Z)
Son Goku is one of the most legendary and influential shonen heroes of all, and he has a vivid personality and outfit to match. Goku sometimes dresses in street clothes, like Vegeta, but he is most often seen in combat-ready clothes, complete with sweatbands on his wrists.
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Goku's classic outfit is bright orange, with a blue belt and undershirt for some much-needed visual contrast. His outfit also features a patch on the left side, with a few different kanji on it. One of them means "turtle," paying homage to Master Roshi.
2 Brock Prefers Orange & Green (Pokémon)
The classic Pokémon trio is known for their respective outfits, from Ash's fingerless gloves and hat to Misty's jean shorts and yellow top to Brock's practical attire, consisting of a green vest with pockets and an orange undershirt. He's clearly ready to spend hours on the road, looking out for wild Pokémon.
Brock may wear orange like Goku and Naruto, but that's not what he is best known for, funnily enough. He is known for always keeping his eyes closed, his culinary skills, and, most of all, his serious love of the ladies. He has probably asked out every single lady in the Kanto region by now.
1 Shinra Kusakabe Wears An Orange Uniform (Fire Force)
Shinra Kusakabe is a self-styled hero and fire soldier who wields the "devil's footprints" fighting style in the line of duty, and it has served him well so far. Shinra also wears a bright orange uniform, as do most fire soldiers, except he swapped the boots for sandals to fit his kick-based style better.
Shinra's family was torn apart when his mother became an Infernal and his baby brother, Sho, was kidnapped by the Cult of the Ashen Flame. Now it's up to Shinra to bring his brother back and defeat the Cult before they can unleash another apocalypse on the world.
