With great hair comes great freedom, which is especially true if you have long, luscious locks like the guys in today’s feature! While there are a myriad of hairstyles you can play with, ponytails are often one of the go-to options due to their ease and comfort. With their hair up and out of the way, these characters can now focus on more important tasks, like slaying their enemies or enjoying their day off, all while looking gorgeous and dignified!

Enjoy this collection of illustrations depicting guys with beautiful, swoon-worthy ponytails that will have you ooh-ing and ahh-ing in no time!

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Once Japan’s highest social caste, samurai were the armed nobility known for their fierce fighting skills and strict moral code bushidō (武士道, lit. “the way of the warrior”), which emphasized loyalty, honor unto death, bravery, and more. Although they have long since been outlawed, samurai continue to be popular subjects of manga and anime. Whether in relaxed kimono-style robes or combat-ready armor, their proud and gallant demeanor never fails to command the viewer’s attention.

Stay on your toes and don’t blink, for those swords will be out and ready before you know it! Do you dare withstand the gaze of these magnificent warriors?

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Those with an interest in Japanese culture will have heard of samurai, the legendary honor-bound warriors from the nation’s feudal era. Armed with their trusty blades and equally sharp minds, these men fought to protect their beliefs and those dear to them. Of course, as time marches on, the way a samurai is depicted may change slightly, but the spirit remains as hard and as strong as the steel they carry.

Which of the warriors below do you think is a cut above the rest?

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