Edgiest Anime Characters

The Top Ten
1 Sasuke Uchiha - Naruto Sasuke Uchiha is a fictional character from the manga and anime franchise Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto.
2 Light Yagami - Death Note Light Yagami is a fictional character and the protagonist of the manga series Death Note, created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.

But his view of the world is right though.

3 Nagato - Naruto Nagato (Also known by his alias "Pain") is a fictional character from the manga and anime franchise Naruto, created by Masashi Kishimoto.
4 Obito Uchiha - Naruto Obito Uchiha, also known by his alias Tobi, 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.

What is it with so many Naruto villains being edgier than most other anime villains

5 Aizen Sousuke - Bleach
6 Scar - FullMetal Alchemist Scar is a fictional character from the Fullmetal Alchemist manga series and its adaptations created by Hiromu Arakawa.

He is even a serial killer.

7 Vegeta - DBZ Vegeta is an anime fictional character from the anime series, Dragon Ball Z, created by Akira Toriyama.
8 Kaneki Ken - Tokyo Ghoul

All I can think about is now... Kan edgy

9 Jean Kirschstein - Attack On Titan Jean Kirstein is a character from the manga and anime series Attack on Titan, created by Hajime Isayama. Initially, Jean is self-interested and dreams of a safe and comfortable life within the walls. He undergoes substantial character development, evolving into a more altruistic and capable leader. As the series progresses, he becomes an essential member of the Scout Regiment, committed to the fight against the Titans.
10 Touka Kirishima - Tokyo Ghoul Touka Kirishima is a fictional character in the manga and anime series Tokyo Ghoul created by Sui Ishida.
The Contenders
11 Guts - Berserk

Born from an already dead mother, raped as a child, killed his adoptive father, fought hundreds of people, is pretty manly, deep voice, left arm torn off, right eye clawed out, saw his girlfriend raped by his best friend, has an arm cannon, wields an impossibly large sword, called "The Black Swordsman", kills demons in style...

Behold the god of edgy anime characters.

12 Lelouch - Code Geass Lelouch Lamperouge, whose real name is Lelouch vi Britannia, is the title character and protagonist of the Sunrise anime series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.
13 Orochimaru - Naruto 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.
14 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.

He does evil stuff because, why not. He doesn't care about empathy and can simply convince people to kill themselves without dirtying his hands. While a great antagonist, Johan is pretty edgy.

15 Ichigo Kurosaki - Bleach Ichigo Kurosaki is a fictional character in the Bleach manga series and its adaptations created by Tite Kubo.

Got his powers to save his family, fought dozens of Soul Reapers (yes, EVEN Captains), took on training from Urahara, defeated Aizen, wields a big sword, and kills hallows with style
Yup, definitely one of the edgiest anime characters. -TheDarkOne_221b

16 King Bradley - Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood King Bradley is a fictional character from the Fullmetal Alchemist manga series and its adaptations created by Hiromu Arakawa.

Took on a tank and cut it like it was nothing, fought a deadly foe who killed many State Alchemists, and has an eye that led him to victory in many fights
Yup, King Edgy is #1 -TheDarkOne_221b

17 Rachel "Ray" Gardner - Satsuriku no Tenshi

She killed her father, sewed his corpse with her dead mothers corpse,killed animals and in the whole anime she begs Zack to kill her (because she's too edgy for this world) the 98 percent of her dialogue is her begging people to kill her.

18 Revy - Black Lagoon Rebecca Lee, mainly referred to as Revy, and sometimes Two Hands, is the main female protagonist of the Black Lagoon series.
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