The 25 Best Short Hair Anime Girls

Who are the best short hair anime girls?

There’s just something about short-haired anime girls that makes them impossible to resist. 

Whether it’s because they’re a cute tomboy or a kickass warrior, their short-cropped hair makes them stand out from their long-haired counterparts. 

If you’re on the hunt for some of the best short-haired anime girls, you’ve come to the right place.

The Best Short Hair Anime Girls

Our ranked lists are created by researching and rounding up information from the most reputable web sources.

Here’s our list of the 25 best short hair anime girls:

25. Fubuki (One Punch Man) 

 The younger sister of Tatsumaki, Fubuki, is arguably one of the most attractive girls with short hair in any series. 

Although she was self-conscious in her youth, particularly about her ample breasts, she now embraces her curvaceous figure, adorning herself with expensive clothing which gives her a posh, confident appearance. 

Although she may appear cold-hearted on the outside and willing to do anything to secure her place as the top hero in B-Class.

Underneath this, she has a significant inferiority complex stemming from living in the shadow of her incredibly powerful sister.

24. Rukia (Bleach) 

Rukia is one of the most memorable and significant characters in anime history, and it’s hard to sum her up in only a few sentences. 

Initially born into a lower class, she retains her modesty even after being adopted into the nobility. 

Rukia has trouble opening up and making friends, but she does become close with Ichigo. 

She is an exceptionally strong Kido master, and she can use her skills for binding, destruction, and healing.

Along with this, she also grows to become an expert swordsman, able to hold her own in battle. 

There are many other reasons why Rukia stands out, but you’ll just have to take our advice and watch her in action.

23. Faye Valentine (Cowboy Bebop)

Faye is another of the most iconic anime girls with short hair, and we’d be remiss to leave her off our list. 

As a member of the bounty hunting crew aboard the Bebop, Faye is often seen lying around while others take care of bounty work.

Because of this and her abrasive personality, she often clashes with those around her. 

While she may not sound like a compelling character, throughout the series, she noticeably grows and begins to trust her companions and understand the value of friendship. 

Although this growing affection does make her run away on multiple occasions, she always comes back as the Bebop becomes her home.

22. Heidi (Heidi, Girl of the Alps) 

Heidi’s story is based on the 1880 classic German story “Heidi’s Years of Wandering and Learning,” and it was an instant success with anime fans. 

Heidi is a young girl who lives in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather, who has a rough reputation among the nearby villages, leading to him living a solitary life with his dog. 

Despite initially not being keen on taking in Heidi, the small girl quickly wins his heart with her intelligence and enthusiasm in the same way she won over viewers. 

It’s worth noting that this anime was also created by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, who later went on to form the world-renowned Studio Ghibli.

21. Ichigo Momomiya (Tokyo Mew Mew) 

Ichigo is an adorable anime girl with short hair and the first Mew Mews to be introduced in the series. 

Not only are her short pink hair and large pink eyes cute, but her D.N.A is also merged with an Iriomote cat, which gives her perky eyes and a long black tail. 

If cat-girl Waifus are your thing, you definitely need to know about Ichigo. 

Ichigo is super sweet and cares a lot for her friends, not able to handle seeing anyone hurt. 

She also loves waffles and pizza, which many of us can relate to.

20. Sailor Mercury (Sailor Moon) 

Going by the civilian name Ami Mizuno, this short haired beauty was the first other sailor to be discovered by Sailor Moon. 

Acting as the brains of the group, Ami’s powers are based on ice and water. 

A sweet, gentle, and intelligent girl, she gradually becomes stronger and more confident throughout the series, even desiring to become a doctor like her mother. 

Along with this, she also has a secret love for pop culture and romance novels, but she’ll never admit it because of embarrassment.

19. Lotte (Litle Witch Academia) 

Lotte is a short Finnish girl with short red hair and large glasses. She’s literally the cutest.

A shy, timid, and rarely angry character, Lotte can be extraordinarily determined when tackling problems and growing as a witch-in-training. 

This little witch is beloved by fans, and once you watch her, you’ll immediately understand her appeal.

18. Hinata (Naruto) 

Hinata is instantly recognizable to any anime fan, even those who haven’t binged every episode of Naruto, and there are a lot of them. 

As a fan favorite, Hinata is an extremely loyal, polite, and motivated character who will do anything needed to protect and support Naruto. 

Their dynamic is fantastic to watch, and while some fans may have been rooting for a Sakura/Naruto hookup, it’s not hard to understand why he ends up choosing Hinata.

17. Rin Hoshizora (Love Live!) 

There are a lot of adorable female anime characters on this list, and Rin is among them. 

Having been teased as a child for wearing skirts, Rin goes out of her way to avoid wearing them unless they are part of her school uniform.

With the help of her friends, she later overcomes this to embrace her feminine side.  

Hardworking and active, Rin is arguably the most athletic member of the μ’s. 

She enjoys dancing and loves hugs and ramen. We wholeheartedly approve.

16. Sakura (Cardcaptor Sakura) 

Cardcaptor Sakura is considered the best magical girl anime of all time, and if you haven’t watched it for yourself, you need to. 

Sakura is a compelling protagonist who is both beautifully designed and written. 

After accidentally letting loose magical Clow Cards as a child, Sakura sets out to retrieve the cards once she realizes her magical blood. 

As a character, Sakura is optimistic, energetic, cheerful, and sweet. She also isn’t afraid to fight when she needs to, throwing a punch or kicking when the situation calls for it.

15. Nami (One Piece) 

Although Nami changes her hair a couple of times throughout the series, our favorite is her short, neck-length bob. 

As a former member of the Arlong Pirates, she originally joins the Straw Hats to rob them.

But, once they rebel and defeat the Arlong, she legitimately joins them as a permanent member. 

After the timeskip, her hair is shown to have grown down to her lower back, which makes us wonder whether this was a choice or if hairdressers are hard to come by on the high seas. 

Probably the latter.

14. Ringo (Daily Life of High School Boys) 

Ringo-chan is a fun character. 

A bit haughty and airheaded, she believes that the high school boys around her are good-for-nothing, and she quickly develops an inferiority complex if they manage to outdo the girls. 

While she can be gullible and easily tricked, her biggest distraction is often food, which we relate to more than we’d like to admit.

13. Yuuko (Nichijou) 

One of the five main characters in Nichijou, Yukko, is a small short haired girl who loves to make people laugh, although she often takes it too far or her jokes fall flat. 

She’s a bit scatterbrained, clumsy, and not very diligent with her homework, which we can’t hold against her. 

Although she may not be academically inclined, her confidence and drive make her an incredibly likable character.

12. Rin and Len Kagamine (Vocaloid) 

Before you start about how Vocaloid isn’t an anime, it’s important to point out that we’re not here to enter the debate one way or another. 

However, given the Manga and lore, Rin and Len can be considered anime-designed characters in the least. 

It also helps that they are both extremely cute, and their popularity has led to them becoming part of Vocaloid canon. 

Although Vocaloid started as a voice synchronizing application, it has since grown into a worldwide sensation that has generated new musicians, figures, and concerts.

11. Rem and Ram (Re: Zero) 

Another set of twins, Rem, has blue hair, and Ram has pink. 

Ram seems self-centered at first, mainly because she distances herself from people to learn about them. She can also display a great deal of strength and pride. 

Rem is superficially polite and holds a lot of guilt towards her sister due to an incident in their past. She is by far the more timid of the two, but she is extremely loyal. 

Together they are both powerful Oni but are considered defective by the Oni Society due to being born with only one horn each.

10. Vignette (Gabriel Dropout) 

Vignette is a short girl with short purple hair and large purple eyes. 

She is kind and polite, often considered the purest character in the group.

While not what you would expect as a demon, she is often mistaken for an angel and has since become an ascended demon, acting as the opposite of Gabriel, whom she often looks after.

9. Akane Tendo (Ranma ½)

Arguably the most famous of Ranma’s love interests, this short haired beauty is a total tomboy despite dressing very femininely.

While she is compassionate and helpful, she can also be short-tempered, and she has the fighting skills to back herself up. 

As one of the heirs to the Anything Goes Martial Arts School, Akane is very strong and proficient in using samurai weapons.  

This girl is definitely one that many anime fans know and love.

8. Mafuyu Hoshikawa (Blend S) 

Mafuyu’s bright purple eyes and short brown hair may not set her apart from some of the other girls on this list, but they just suit her so well. 

The most mature staff member at Cafe Stile, she is also a sophomore in college.

Outside of work, she often takes the role of an older sister, helping Kaho with her math homework or giving advice to Maika. 

She’s just a sweet, relatable character, and that’s why we love her.

7. Tsukasa (Lucky Star) 

The sister of Kagami, Tsukasa’s calm, friendly, and girly personality is often at odds with her sister’s more tsundere personality. 

Although she can be a bit of an airhead, she is wholly innocent and naive, which helps to make her more popular and approachable than her sister.

6. Red Blood Cell (Cells at Work) 

Who knew a red blood cell anime girl could be so attractive? 

AE3803 is an average white blood cell and the main protagonist of Cells at Work. 

Determined yet a bit scatterbrained, she often gets lost on her delivery routes due to not knowing the blood vessels and more experienced cells. 

While she may not always be on time, she will keep working on getting her job done in dire circumstances, even if she is completely exhausted.

5. Yu Morisawa (Creamy Mami) 

Yu is a classic anime girl hailing from the 80s, and she’s left a permanent mark on anime history. 

As a 10-year-old who ends up with a magical alien wand that transforms her into a gorgeous 16 year old called Mami.

In her older form, she became a successful singer, scouted by numerous talent agencies. 

This magical girl story is unforgettable, and if you haven’t seen this classic, you’re definitely missing out.

4. Mako Mankanshoku (Kill La Kill) 

No one can rock a bowl cut like Mako. A hyperactive, carefree, and loving girl, Mako is inseparable from Ryuko. 

If she is motivated, she can work hard but can be lazy when she’s not interested in something, which is why she will often fall asleep as soon as class begins. 

After having grown up in a low-income family, Mako tends to obsess over wealth, a trait which even caused her to briefly turn against Ryuko after she tried to stop Mako from being greedy. 

Along with her obsession with greed, she also has an obsessive love of food, which is totally relatable.

3. Shizuka Chan (Doreamon) 

There is literally nothing bad you can say about Shizuka. She is kind, altruistic, compassionate, hardworking, and completely pure-hearted. 

Although she’s not a fan of video games, she goes out of her way to care for weaker people and abused animals, which melts our hearts. 

When grown-up, Shizuka wants to be either an air-hostess or a nurse, further hammering home her sweet and selfless nature.

2. Rei Ayanami (Evangelion) 

Rei is one of the poster characters for Evangelion, and her short blue hair provides a great contrast to her bright red eyes. 

Although we don’t learn much about her background until the end of the series, her origins tie into the resolution. 

Starting off as a withdrawn and seemingly emotionless character, she develops a lot as the series progresses and shows genuine emotion that makes fans fall in love with her even more. 

There’s just something special about the first time you see this blue-haired beauty crack a smile.

1. Fraw Bow (Mobile Suit Gundam) 

Fraw is one of the main characters in Mobile Suit Gundam and the first-ever female lead. 

Starting off as the childhood friend of the show’s hero, Amuro, Fraw does everything she can to support him. 

She is a very kind character and takes a motherly role when dealing with Side 7’s refugees as they make their way to earth.

When she grows up, she even ends up adopting three children from the ship. 

Overall, Fraw tops the list for being an incredible character and an important piece of anime history.

Summary 

These 25 are our picks for the best anime girls with short hair, but the competition was a close one.

However, each of these girls stood out from the rest for being some of the most memorable. 

Although some of these may be lesser known to new generations of anime fans, all of these girls give ample reasons to add their series to your watchlist.

If you enjoyed this article, check out our other anime girl lists:

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• The 25 Best Brunette Hair Anime Girls
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