Top 10 Villains You Rooted For

Fictional villains you wanted to see win some sort of victory.

1. Thanos - Avengers: Infinity War

   

   Thanos is a fictional supervillain featured in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by Jim Starlin and made his first appearance in Iron Man #55, published in February 1973. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thanos has been portrayed by Damion Poitier in The Avengers (2012... read more

   Only talking about Infinity War by the way, nobody rooted for him in Endgame. In Infinity War, his motives become clear. He thinks he's doing the right thing, but he doesn't realize the awful outcomes of his actions, and neither do a lot of us.

2. Walter White - Breaking Bad

   

   Walter Hartwell White Sr. is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the television series Breaking Bad, portrayed by Bryan Cranston. At 50 years old, he is a high school chemistry teacher in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who is diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. Facing financial difficulties... read more

   He generally isn't considered a villain since he's the main character, but his acts of evil are pretty much worse than anyone else in the show. Meth empire, prison massacre, seeks and carries out harsh revenge, sold Jesse to actual slavery, kills anyone and doesn't care, poisoned a child, etc. We still root for him though, since you naturally feel for the main protagonist.

3. The Joker - The Dark Knight

   

   The Joker is a fictional supervillain created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson, who first appeared in Batman #1, released on April 25, 1940, by DC Comics. Credit for the Joker's creation remains disputed. Both Kane and Robinson claimed responsibility for his visual design, while Finger is... read more

   Particularly The Dark Knight film. He was easily the best aspect of that movie, with his acting and dialogue. He's a madman anarchist, yet the writers made him so likable. You don't even care about his backstory, you just want him to blow up something or do something that'll negatively affect the good guys.

4. Darth Vader - Star Wars

   

   Darth Vader is a Star Wars character who serves as the main antagonist of the original Star Wars trilogy and as the central figure in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, where he is known by his original name, Anakin Skywalker. Initially trained as a Jedi Knight, Anakin defects to the Sith under the influence... read more

   He isn't a villain, technically, but he's enough for this list. Every time Vader was on, you wanted him to do something badass and kill a couple of good guys, particularly in Rogue One.

5. Frieza - Dragon Ball Z

   

   Frieza is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball series created by Akira Toriyama. He is the main antagonist of the Frieza Saga and is known as a tyrannical ruler of the Frieza Force.

   Feared across the universe for his power and cruelty, Frieza plays a major role in the series' events. He is... read more

6. Nappa - Dragon Ball Z

   

   Nappa is a fictional character from the anime and manga series Dragon Ball Z, created by Akira Toriyama. He is a Saiyan warrior who serves under Prince Vegeta and travels to Earth during the Saiyan saga. Known for his strength and destructive power, Nappa plays a key antagonist role before being defeated... read more

7. Light Yagami - Death Note

   

   Light Yagami is a fictional character and the protagonist of the manga series Death Note, created by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata.e is a high school student who gains the power to kill anyone by writing their name in a supernatural notebook. The story follows his transformation from... read more

   Yes, I said it. Even after he killed you-know-who. He's another character where you feel for him since he's the main protagonist and you naturally want him to win, no matter how many horrible things he's done. He's like the other characters and has justifiable motives, thinking he's doing the right thing when he really isn't.

8. Raditz - Dragon Ball Z

   

   Raditz is a fictional character from the Dragon Ball manga and anime franchise created by Akira Toriyama. He is introduced as the older brother of the series' protagonist, Goku. Raditz is a Saiyan warrior who arrives on Earth to recruit Goku for a conquest mission but is ultimately defeated by Goku and... read more

9. Plankton - SpongeBob SquarePants

   

   Sheldon James Plankton, commonly called Plankton, is a character in the Nickelodeon animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. He is the owner of the Chum Bucket and the main antagonist of Mr. Krabs. Plankton is known for his schemes to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula.

   Every single time I watched Plankton try to get the formula, I found myself rooting for him, probably you too. You sort of feel bad for him every time he fails. You want him to get the formula successfully at least once.

   Yes, I just feel terrible for him. Mr. Krabs is a character I really hate to bits and pieces and infuriates me so much. Plankton has a much better heart than him.

10. Hannibal Lecter - The Silence of the Lambs

    

    Dr. Hannibal Lecter is a character in a series of suspense novels by Thomas Harris. Lecter was introduced in the 1981 thriller novel Red Dragon as a forensic psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer. He became more widely known after Anthony Hopkins's iconic portrayal in the 1991 film The Silence... read more

    In The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal is morally one of the worst characters in all of film. Another character where the writers made you love him. We always want to watch him do or say something horrible or disgusting.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Heinz Doofenshmirtz - Phineas and Ferb

    

    Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz is a fictional character and the primary antagonist of the animated series Phineas and Ferb. He is the founder and CEO of Doofenshmirtz Evil Incorporated and is known for creating elaborate devices called Inators in his attempts to take over the Tri-State Area. Despite his villainous... read more

    Can't believe Doofenshmirtz wasn't already on the list. Real ones know he isn't a true "villain". He was just misunderstood. His parents were cruel to him, yet in spite of that, he still tries to be a good father figure for Vanessa.

12. ?

    Roberto - Futurama

    
The Contenders

13. Pain/Nagato - Naruto Shippuden

    

14. Bill Cipher - Gravity Falls

    

    Bill Cipher is a triangular dream demon featured in the animated television series Gravity Falls. Originally confined to the mindscape, he was brought into the real world after being summoned by Stanford Pines over thirty years ago.... read more

    I'm putting this one particularly low on the list since I personally mostly rooted for the heroes in Gravity Falls. Every time Bill was there, he easily stole the show. His demise was satisfying, but seeing him reign supreme over Gravity Falls was pretty cool.

    An awesome villain! Though I love the main characters of Gravity Falls, he is still really cool, and his voice is amazing!

15. Askeladd - Vinland Saga

    

16. Robbie Rotten - LazyTown

    

    Robbie Rotten (played by Stefán Karl Stefánsson) is a lazy man who continuously formulates feckless schemes in which he disguises himself to lure the residents away from their newly active lifestyles. He passionately abhors the influence of Stephanie and Sportacus on the townspeople, and a number... read more

17. Oktavia - Madoka Magica

18. Loki - The Avengers

    

    Loki Laufeyson, also known as Loki Odinson, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the adoptive brother and archenemy of Thor and is known as the "God of Mischief." In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the character is portrayed by Tom Hiddleston.

    In the first Avengers movie, he's a terrible person, yet so likable. The way he does all of his villainous acts, the way he talks, etc. I did root for the Avengers in this film too, but I can't deny that I wanted to see Loki get some sort of victory.

19. Negan - The Walking Dead

    

    Negan is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead and is portrayed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan in the American television series of the same name. He is introduced as the ruthless leader of a group called the Saviors. Negan becomes a major antagonist in both the comic and television... read more

20. Meruem - Hunter x Hunter

    

21. Atlas - Astro Boy

    

22. Mandrake - Epic

    

23. Sue Sylvester - Glee

    

24. Captain Gutt - Ice Age 4

    

25. Grem - Cars 2

    

26. Eustace Bagge - Courage the Cowardly Dog

    

    Eustace Bagge is a fictional character from the Cartoon Network animated series Courage the Cowardly Dog. He is a cranky, money-obsessed farmer living in the middle of Nowhere, Kansas, with his wife Muriel and their dog Courage. Although often antagonistic toward Courage, Eustace occasionally relies... read more

27. Cersei Lannister - Game of Thrones

    

    Cersei Lannister is a fictional character created by American author George R. R. Martin. She is a prominent point-of-view character in Martin's award-winning A Song of Ice and Fire series and a main character in HBO's adaptation of the series, Game of Thrones.... read more

    I'm putting this one low on the list since I mainly rooted for the heroes in Game of Thrones. Watching her get revenge on her enemies and seeing her burn the Great Sept of Baelor was a satisfying sight. Seeing her obtain the throne in Season 6 wasn't all that angering or anything either.