WHY IS KENSHIN'S HAIR RED?

[zackarith88]

well to belunt, lazyness. When Nobuhiro Watasuki wrote the manga he didn't won't to color in the hair or eyes.  

[Kenshin Belmont]

Akira_Hoshino

Since Watsuki never mentions it, I assume it's just to make him stand out. That's the advice manga-ka often give, after all. To make their main characters stand out in a see of dark hair and dark eyes, they give them multi-colored hair and eyes. As far as why Watsuki chose red, probably because he liked it. XD

You could also speculate that he picked red to signify how Kenshin's past is bathed in blood, or to represent the passion innate in Kenshin. I have also read a couple fanfics that theorized one of Kenshin's parents was a foreigner. There's a lot you can do with that plotline.

I like to think Kenshin's hair is read because he's special. I mean, his eyes even change color!

Redheads rock!

I like this answer, even though I haven't had time to read most of the answers posted here...

And I agree with him too cuz I love women with red hair. mrgreen  

[Ravisher Knight]

Yami no Hitokiri

Kenshin is based off Kawakami Gensai, one of the Four Hitokiri of the Bakumatsu no Douran. I read somewhere that Kawakami had reddish highlights in his hair (born with, not dyed). This is probably the basis for Kenshin's hair color.

Actually, in the manga Watsuki has character pages in which he discusses the history and design of different characters. It's true Kenshin is based off Kawakami, but according to Kenshin's page Gensai was "short and skinny, and could be mistaken at first glance for a woman. Contrary to his appearance, though, he was clever and clear-headed despite also being most dreaded among all the hitokiri." Doesn't that sound like Kenshin?

Nobuhiro Watsuki

In terms of graphic design, I had no real motif. The main character of my debut work was a tall, black-haired man in showy armor, so when I set out to design someone completely opposite to him, he ended up coming out like a girl (heh). Not knowing what else to do, I put a cross-shaped scar on the left cheek.

 

[-part time ninja-]

zackarith88

well to belunt, lazyness. When Nobuhiro Watasuki wrote the manga he didn't won't to color in the hair or eyes.

He drew and colored the covers. o.o His hair is red there.  

[zackarith88]

-part time ninja-

zackarith88

well to belunt, lazyness. When Nobuhiro Watasuki wrote the manga he didn't won't to color in the hair or eyes.

He drew and colored the covers. o.o His hair is red there.

True he drew the covers but some one else colors them, he revils that in the begining of the I think the seventh volume.  

[AokoUchiha]

I think that since Kenshin is the main character, it makes him different from the others. You know, to set everyone apart. I think that it also makes him more foreign like in the beginning of the story.  

[file reports]

I don't know why but i like his red hair.  

[katato2013]

Akira_Hoshino

Since Watsuki never mentions it, I assume it's just to make him stand out. That's the advice manga-ka often give, after all. To make their main characters stand out in a see of dark hair and dark eyes, they give them multi-colored hair and eyes. As far as why Watsuki chose red, probably because he liked it. XD

You could also speculate that he picked red to signify how Kenshin's past is bathed in blood, or to represent the passion innate in Kenshin. I have also read a couple fanfics that theorized one of Kenshin's parents was a foreigner. There's a lot you can do with that plotline.

I like to think Kenshin's hair is read because he's special. I mean, his eyes even change color!

Redheads rock!

I totally agree with that. But also, because long red hair is SEXY!  

[protecterofelements]

i don't know but the colour totally works for him  

[Kenshin Belmont]

Agreed! I love women with red hair myself even though I made this character of mine have white hair; and he has such a hair color thanks to one of his ancestors from the Belmont line. 3nodding  

[Botan16]

imadoki_idgit

I have to agree...he wouldn't be kenshin without his unique hair and eyes.

I agree. It just wouldnt seem right without his hair and eyes they color they are.  

[Collinrocks11]

Hehe XD
Kenshin is adorable just the way he is.
Why not make him unique?
Beautiful eyes and long red hair.
It is his trade mark that defines him that way (scar <---big one).
He is genuine that way.
Though your question does bring...many questions.
Most or all Asians have black hair....
In Kenshin's case.....>>
He is just beautiful that way heart
Don't kill any brain cells on that question deary~
Leave it at that 3nodding