30+ Male Anime Characters Who Aren't Afraid to Rock a Ponytail

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As a guy, pulling off a ponytail can be tough. However, these male anime characters with ponytails know exactly what they're doing. Many of them are amazing anime swordfighters, which isn't surprising considering that many samurai had ponytails. Which man has the most majestic ponytail in anime? Who wears it best? Many would point to Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist, but what about Jin from Samurai Champloo, Itachi from Naruto Shippuden, or Kenshin Himura from Rurouni Kenshin

This list is a collection of male anime characters who rock ponytails, regardless of their occupation. Fom ninjas to scientists to sorcerers, these guys proudly wear their hair tied. Vote up your favorite male characters who look the best with a ponytail. 

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  • Edward Elric
    1
    1,476 votes
    FullMetal Alchemist, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Fullmetal Alchemist
  • Itachi Uchiha
    2
    1,331 votes
    Naruto Shippūden, Naruto, Ninja World
  • Shikamaru Nara
    3
    1,095 votes
    Naruto, Naruto Shippuden the Movie, Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds
  • Kenshin Himura
    4
    976 votes
    Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal, Director's Cut
  • Renji Abarai
    5
    926 votes
  • Uta
    6
    849 votes
    Tokyo Ghoul