Best Anime Antagonists

The Top Ten

1 Orochimaru (Naruto: Shippuden)

Orochimaru is a fictional character from the Naruto universe created by Masashi Kishimoto and developed into a media franchise, which consists of a series of manga, anime, soundtracks, OVAs, movies, video games, and other collectibles.

2 Frieza (Dragon Ball Z)

Freeza (Pronounced "Frieza" in the Funimation dub) is fictional character in the Dragon Ball series by Akira Toriyama as the primary antagonist of the Freeza Saga. He is a galactic tyrant who governs the Planet Trade Organization and is feared by the universe for his sadistic and brutal nature. He is the series's most personal and significant antagonist, being responsible for many of the series' events, most notably Goku's transformation into a Super Saiyan.

He's the most iconic classic villain.

3 Izaya Orihara (Durarara!!)

One of the most hottest, coolest, handsome and most intelligent guy in the anime. He loves humans - it's a fact, though he meant human analysis or psychology. He loves putting people in trouble just to see their priceless facial expressions. His antics are also very entertaining. Izaya is a god.

4 Majin Buu (Dragon Ball Z)

Majin Boo (Spelled "Majin Buu" in the English Dub) is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball series by Akira Toriyama. He is the fourth and final main antagonist of Dragon Ball Z, a being of pure evil created by the wizard Bibbidi to wreak havok upon the universe series before the series's beginning.

5 Naraku (InuYasha)

6 Medusa (Soul Eater)

7 Johan Liebert (Monster)

Johan Liebert is a character in the anime and manga series Monster, created by Naoki Urasawa. He is the twin brother of the main character, Dr. Kenzo Tenma, and serves as the primary antagonist. Johan is a highly intelligent, manipulative individual with a mysterious past, capable of bending people to his will. His enigmatic, malevolent nature has earned him the nickname "the Monster," as he orchestrates a series of grim events throughout the narrative.

8 Shou Tucker (Fullmetal Alchemist)

Shou Tucker is a fictional character from the Fullmetal Alchemist manga series and its adaptations created by Hiromu Arakawa.

9 Light (Death Note)

Light Yagami is a fictional character and the protagonist of the manga series Death Note, created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.

10 Madara Uchiha (Naruto)

Madara Uchiha (うちはマダラ, Uchiha Madara) was the legendary leader of the Uchiha clan. He founded Konohagakure alongside his rival, Hashirama Senju, with the intention of beginning an era of peace. When the two couldn't agree on how to achieve that peace, they fought for control of the village, a conflict which ended in Madara's death.

The Contenders

11 L Lawliet (Death Note)

L Lawliet, exclusively known by the mononym L, is a fictional character in the manga series Death Note, created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata .

12 Sosuke Aizen (Bleach)

Sosuke Aizen is a fictional character in the Bleach manga series and its adaptations created by Tite Kubo.

13 Donquixote Doflamingo (One Piece)

Donquixote Doflamingo is a fictional character of the One Piece manga franchise created by Eiichiro Oda. Doflamingo was the captain of the Donquixote Pirates, a former Shichibukai with a frozen bounty of 340,000,000 Beli, the most influential underworld broker under the codename "Joker", and is a former World Noble of the Donquixote Family descent.

14 Cell (Dragon Ball Z)

Cell is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball series by Akira Toriyama. He is the main antagonist of the Android Saga, being an android/artificial life form from the future, whose goal is to become "perfect" via absorbing Androids 17 and 18 and becoming the strongest fighter in the universe.

Just this is for me the best antagonist of the whole dragon ball franchise because he was like a saiyajin a orgueillous warrior who always became more powerful and he is the one who made goku surrender ( ok it's was for let gohan fight too but) he beat really easily the cyborg and super piccolo who were at this time of the story the most powerful characters before the super saiyajin

15 Shogo Makishima (Psycho Pass)

16 Heathcliff (Sword Art Online)

Heathcliff is a fictional character who appears in the Sword Art Online series of light novels by Reki Kawahara.

17 Griffith (Berserk)

Griffith is a central character in the dark fantasy manga series "Berserk," created by Kentaro Miura. He is the charismatic and enigmatic leader of the mercenary band known as the Band of the Hawk. Griffith is characterized by his near-supernatural prowess in battle, his ambitious nature, and his desire... read more

18 Akainu (One Piece)

Sakazuki, formerly known by his admiral alias Akainu is a fictional character in the One Piece franchise created by Eiichiro Oda. He is the current fleet admiral of the Marines. Because of his actions, Akainu was one of the main antagonists of the Marineford Arc and after his promotion, he became one of the central antagonists of the series.

19 Buggy the Clown (One Piece)