Ahoge

Ahoge is a specific and well-loved character design quirk in the supernatural urban sprawl of Hethereau. Espers, often dressed in sleek tech-wear or casual chic fashion to blend into the city, defy gravity and heavy styling with an ahoge for a touch of expressive personality. This single strand of hair breaks the serious tension of Neverness to Everness with a bit of endearing charm, whether it’s whipping in the wind while drifting a tuned vehicle down a neon highway or twitching in response to an anomaly nearby.

This tag is searched for by fans and digital artists looking for reference material that balances Hethereau's creepy atmosphere with lighter, cute character moments. An ahoge makes for a very recognizable silhouette, and is super popular for custom phone wallpaper and social media avatars. Artists study these works to see how community creators draw the bounce and flow of hair during high-speed driving or combat. It shows how even the smallest design details matter in NTE fanart.