Ahoge (eh ⁇ ) is a Japanese term meaning "idiot hair (hairstyle)" or "idiot hair (hairstyle)". It is a curl of hair that protrudes from the head of an anime or manga character, usually near the top of the head. Ahoge has a distinctive chaotic, random style and often bends or touches different points.
Приклад Ahoge / Ахоге (на зображенні Арарагі Койомі)
Ahoge is used to highlight some of the character's features. This is usually done to emphasize the character's stupidity, failure, or helplessness, reflecting their comic or clumsy side. Sometimes it can also indicate the mood of the character, for example, when it acts as a column, it can indicate surprise or admiration.
Ahoge is a typical attribute for anime and manga characters in the comedy and parody genres. It is one of many visual cues used to express the characteristics and characters of characters in Japanese pop culture.
