Anime characters always have a quirk that sets them apart from others. It might take the form of ostentatious clothing, some kind of overpowered special ability, or a distinctive physical trait, like a scar, freckles, or a mustache.There are so many ways to wear a mustache, and how many there are and what they are called is a debate that rages among professional groomers, while animators just have fun with the concept. All the following anime characters are known for keeping a furry upper lip, so much so that it's a defining part of who they are.
8 Lord Yupa, Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind
Lord Yupa is the first human character that appears in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, and it's the image of a hardened survivalist in a dangerous land. This is a person that has more important things to worry about than trimming his beard, which is partly why he rocks such a wild, bushy 'stash.
It's so thick and unkempt he might even be able to use it as a shield against breathing in the spores of the Wastelands, making it possible this is a deliberate move as opposed to a lack of daily hygiene.
7 Zeff, One Piece
It's not just those long, lustrous locks of spun gold. How can anyone resist those braids? Zeff is the former Captain of the Cook Pirates in the series One Piece, which explains his attire. He's currently the head chef, owner, and captain of Baratie, a floating restaurant.
Zeff has an interesting backstory and role as a peripheral character in this popular saga of pirates and high seas adventure, and his mustache has developed along with him. When he first started the Baratie, it was shorter, unbraided, and decorated with blue ribbons.
6 Celestial Spirit King, Fairy Tail
Ever wonder what the mustache of a god would look like? The Celestial Spirit King is the ruler of the Celestial Spirit World, and nobody else could wear a gigantic painter's brush that seems to be sprouting right from the nostrils.
The Celestial Spirit King always appears in full armor, not only because it seems impossible not to without the facial hair, but also due to the fact that's he's a big believer in authority as set out by celestial laws. This is by no means a villain, but more of a strictly Lawful Good type. In other words, don't cross the 'stache.
5 Alex Louis Armstrong, Full Metal Alchemist
The perfect body would have to be crowned by an equally impressive handlebar mustache. His nickname on the show is the Strong Arm Alchemist, and the alchemical symbols on his gloves allow him to fight, a similar technique to Roy Mustang's fire powers.
Alex Louis Armstrong comes from an old family dynasty of equally beautiful people, and despite his need to display how great he is, Alex is one of the kindest and most courageous characters in this series. Even in scenes where the morals and actions of the army are in question, this is the one character who is always trying to do the right thing.
4 Master Roshi, Dragon Ball Z
Also known as the Turtle Hermit, he also has a more descriptive title hiding behind that bushy handlebar: God of Martial Arts. Consider how vast the Dragonball universe is, complete with a cast of fearsome warriors, and then remember that Master Roshi has trained some of the most famous names.
Aside from the impressive push broom on his upper lip, Roshi has other trademark features like his holiday shirts and trademark sunglasses. There's a live-action version of Dragonball in which this character is played by a real-life martial arts master and action hero, Chow Yun-Fat.
3 Philionel El Di Saillune, Slayers
An impressive mustache is one way to denote a character who has some degree of gravitas, authority, and maturity. Philionel, a monarch of the kingdom of Saillunehas a spikey chevron that lets us know he means business.
One of the few in his family that doesn't have magical powers, Philionel relies on his authority and appearance of strength to get what he wants, despite his own claims of being a pacifist. However, he's not an antagonistic character. In fact, his broken family life, in which he lost his wife to an assassin and his daughter leaving after her death, makes him more sympathetic.
2 Kamajii, Spirited Away
His name in Japanese literally means "Boiler Geezer" which makes sense because he's the old guy that supplies the upstairs baths with hot water. At first, he's dismissive of Chihiro, but allows her to help the Sootballs and then convinces Lin to give her a job.
Viewers often refer to this character as Grandfather Spider, but his name is actually Kamajii, and is it even possible to imagine him without this mustache? It's bristly and messy, but also comforting, very much like Kamajii himself.
1 Spring Mustachio, One Punch Man
It's even in the name, so you know he's defined by what has to be a fantastic English mustache. Spring Mustachio sports a refined, trimmed upper lip that matches perfectly with his choice of weapons and fighting style.
Spring Mustachio is more of the determined and disciplined type of fighter, who keeps coming back for more even after getting beaten. A person doesn't get to be an A-Class Rank 28 professional of the Hero Association if they're the type to give up or shave too close.