Anime villains like Meruem and Johan Liebert are so well-written that they ended up stealing the spotlight from their own ...

Anime antagonists like Madara and Shishio were bigger threats than the enemies meant to be the last hurdle in their series.

Frieza is anime’s most legendary villain, terrorizing the Dragon Ball universe for his merciless strength. But in the larger universe of anime, some villains are so powerful that it would be child’s ...

Some have evil laughs that successfully disrupt the narrative and send shivers down your spine, some have cold and complex master plans designed to overwhelm and awe our heroes, some like to sit in ...

A great hero is nothing without a worthy villain. The best anime villains aren’t just obstacles for the protagonist, they shape the story, challenge ideologies, and sometimes even steal the spotlight.

Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...

Female anime antagonists are powerful, feared, and drive plots with nefarious schemes. Villains like Medusa, Lust, and Echidna showcase varying levels of cruelty and manipulation. Characters like Rize ...

Mirza Aaqib Beg is an anime writer from India. He has authored over 3,000 articles, primarily focusing on anime, tech, and movies. Some of the most intelligent anime villains challenge conventional ...

Villain plans in anime often toe the line between brilliant and utterly ridiculous, and that’s a huge part of their charm. Many of these schemes hinge on convoluted logic, wild assumptions, and leaps ...