Since there are so many cool anime characters that wear hats, it's only fair that we rank them best to worst. Which anime character rocks a hat best? Perhaps One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy is the most notable hat-wearing anime character; his crew name is the Straw Hat Pirates after all. There's also Ash Ketchum from Pokémon, who wears a trucker cap that he turns backwards when it's time to get serious. Some anime characters wear top hats, like Undertaker from Black Butler or Reborn!'s Reborn. No matter what kind of hats they wear, these are the best anime characters that always wear hats. Vote on your favorite anime hats, and downvote any characters you don't like.
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Monkey D. Luffy is never seen without his treasured straw hat, given by Red-Haired Shanks when he was a child. This hat represents Luffy's devotion to become a great pirate and return it once he fulfills his dream. He will go to any lengths to protect this symbol of his promise to Shanks.
Portgas D. Ace wears a signature orange cowboy hat with smiley faces and a string of red beads. It originally belonged to his late captain Whitebeard, given to Ace as a sign of brotherhood. Ace treasured it and the hat came to represent his bond with Whitebeard and loyalty as 2nd division commander.
Ash Ketchum always wears a red and white Pokemon League Expo hat, representing his goal to become a Pokemon Master. Even when torn, burned, or damaged, he continues to wear this hat through all his journeys. It symbolizes Ash's spirit and eternal optimism in pursuing his dreams.
As Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army, Sabo wears a black top hat with goggles wrapped around it, representing his steadfast commitment to their cause. It symbolizes his resolve to support the dreams of his brothers Luffy and Ace as he fights tyranny around the world.
Kisuke Urahara always wears traditional Japanese sandals and a striped bucket hat that hides his eyes, adding to his mysterious nature. The hat exemplifies Urahara's quirky genius personality. Its green and white stripes match the colors of his fan, which conceals powerful abilities.
Never seen without his furry white and black spotted hat, Trafalgar Law's headgear matches his moniker as the "Surgeon of Death." Along with his tattoos and hoodie, it projects his intimidating image befitting the infamous pirate. The hat signifies Law's cunning and ruthlessness against all who cross him.
There is no mistaking the ominous black plumed hat of Dracule Mihawk, denoting his status as the world's greatest swordsman. Perched atop his cross-marked sword, the wide brim casts a shadow over his piercing eyes. The hat projects an image of dark power befitting his reputation.
Tony Tony Chopper is often seen wearing a large pink top hat with a medical cross, representing his expertise as a doctor. He picked it out himself on Drum Island and wears it proudly as a symbol of his medical skills and dream to cure any disease. The hat is an iconic part of Chopper's cute appearance.
Leading the Port Mafia, Chuya Nakahara wears a stylish black fedora with buckled straps and feathered plume. It projects his tough yet refined reputation as a skilled combatant and tactician. Chuya's hat represents the demon inside and the Port Mafia's penchant for violence and control.
Jotaro Kujo's simple white fedora displays two key tarot cards - first The Star representing hope, and later The World, symbolizing his stand's power. His hat projects a cool, rebellious image while hiding his emotions. Jotaro's hat is an iconic symbol of his independent spirit.
Shunsui Kyoraku's sakkat straw hat matches his flowery kimono, projecting a carefree image that hides lethal combat ability. He lifts it to battle seriously, revealing sharp eyes. Shunsui's hat symbolizes both his whimsical personality and hidden strength as a captain.
Despite passing on, the zany skeleton Brook is always wearing his signature crown hat accented with fuzzy balls and a pink plume. It projects his flamboyant musical personality as leader of the Rumbar Pirates. The hat represents keeping joyful memories of old nakama alive even in death.
Koro-sensei is a yellow octopus like creature with extremely strong abilities. He is the teacher of Class 3-E of Kunugigaoka Junior High School. He challenges the students to assassinate him before the year ends and he destroys Earth. A small hat is a key component of his usual teaching uniform.
The powerful vampire Alucard wears a wide brimmed red fedora and orange sunglass lenses, evoking old Hollywood and 50's pulp fiction. The hat's style and dark color signify Alucard's vicious abilities, arrogance, and blood-soaked history serving Hellsing. It completes his intimidating visage.
Always seen wearing a Russian style fur ushanka complete with snow goggles, Juvia's hat represents her cool demeanor and snow magic. A teru teru bōzu doll attached to it reflects her gloomy rain woman personality. But the hat also symbolizes Juvia's kind heart beneath her cold facade.
Undertaker wears a tall black top hat with a band reading "Undertaker Funeral Parlor" and ornate decorations evoking Victorian mourning style. The extravagant hat suits his macabre sensibilities as a reaper and mortician for the phantomhive estate. Its tattered state echoes his slipping sanity.
The perpetually lost Captain Buggy's orange Captain's hat has a puffy white plume, bells on its tips, and the Buggy Pirates' Jolly Roger. Despite his incompetence, Buggy is extremely protective of his hat which represents his pride and identity. He will fly into a rage if it is damaged or stolen.
Esdeath is known for being both strong and slightly twisted in the Akame ga Kill! series. There is no doubt that she is a skilled opponent when it comes to fights and battles. As a general she wears a hat to go with her uniform.
The turnip scarecrow appropriately called Turnip Head is a friend to Sophie and Howl during Howl's Moving Castle. After being revealed as the missing Prince Justin, it's obvious to see that his hat and the rest of his attire were reminiscent of his princely outfit.
Elizabeth "Liz" Thompson wears a black cowboy hat with a buckled strap, evoking American wild west fashion. Along with her punk outfit, it reflects Liz's tough upbringing on the streets before becoming Death the Kid's partner. Her hat projects Liz's cool, rebellious image and skill with firearms.
Like her twin sister Liz, Patricia - or Patty - also wears a cowgirl hat as a part of her uniform while working with Death the Kid. She is one half of the Demon Twin Guns and transforms into a pistol.
The eccentric Mayuri Shiina is never without her faded pink knit beanie with kitty ears and pins. Despite worn and full of holes, it reflects Mayuri's cute yet oddball personality. She will protect this precious hat, made by her grandmother, with her life. For Mayuri, it symbolizes hope and imagination.
Finnian always wears a wide brimmed black gardener's hat that hides his round cherubic face and innocent expression. This hat conceals Finnian's identity as an artificially strength-enhanced former test subject of villainous scientists. To Finnian, it represents belonging somewhere as Phantomhive's gardener.
Mephisto is one of the eight Demon Kings as well as an exorcist in Blue Exorcist. He has an eccentric personality and is skilled at thinking out and planning strategies. A top hat is a part of his usual attire.
Originally seen as a stoic and cynical character, Ayato Naoi is revealed to be extremely complex in Angel Beats. His troubled past gives insight into how and why he acts the way that he does. His black hat is a part of the usual outfit he wears during the series.
This cute little creature with a top hat happens to be a legendary sword and the most powerful weapon in the Soul Eater universe. He might look adorable in this form, but his close-to-unbearable personality contradicts most people's first opinions of him.
