Top 10 Coolest Disney Villains in the Kingdom Hearts Franchise

Yes, I know it might sound a bit unusual, but personally, I feel that the Disney villains don't get as much credit in Kingdom Hearts as they do in other franchise releases. Hence, this poll. As you can infer from the title, pick the one you think is the most charismatic, or at least your personal favorite.

If you're not satisfied, you can always add your own choices.

Enjoy!

The Top Ten

Hades (Hercules)

He actually has a personality! I mean, all these bad guys do, but really, Hades actually has personality. I can actually remember a line of his that made me laugh out loud: "Whoa, did my hair go out?" He's just hilarious.

Who else is actually immortal? I mean, sure, Maleficent's back, but she had to go through a big ordeal. You can't even beat Hades without Hercules. He's just that awesome.

He's hilarious, not to mention he's from one of the greatest Disney films. He deserves to be the leader of the Disney villains, being powerful, immortal, and, most importantly, completely sane.
Chernabog (Fantasia)

Chernabog is a Disney villain from the 1940 animated film Fantasia, appearing in the segment "A Night on Bald Mountain." He is portrayed as a powerful demon who rises from a mountain to summon spirits and cause chaos. The character is based on Slavic folklore and is one of Disney's most iconic representations... read more

This guy is so scary he would terrify anyone! Besides, if you ask Jafar and Maleficent about him, they'd both say they're scared of him.
Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)

Maleficent is the main antagonist in Disney's 1959 animated feature film Sleeping Beauty. She is an evil fairy and the personification of pure evil, causing misfortune throughout King Stefan's kingdom. Maleficent has since become one of Disney's most iconic villains.

She is easily the most evil of all the Disney villains. You'll notice that the others have stronger motives behind their evil intentions than she does. Why does she decide to exact revenge and generally act cruel and evil? Because she wasn't invited to a party, that's why. If that doesn't sound like a lame excuse to be unnecessarily evil, then I don't know what does! Essentially, she is evil purely for the sake of being evil.

The title is "Coolest Disney Villains In Kingdom Hearts," so she wins hands down. All the evil she couldn't unleash in her movie is fully displayed in Kingdom Hearts, and she deserves to command the Disney villains.
Oh, and she did the dragon trick in the movie too, so she felt a bit original with her moves.
Claude Frollo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)

It kinda sucks that Tony Jay didn't return for the role.

He is the second most evil villain (first being Cruella). But, I've got to say, Hades is my favorite.
Oogie Boogie (The Nightmare Before Christmas)

Oogie Boogie is the greatest! I mean, let's face it, he's the Boogeyman. Boogeymen represent a child's fear, and that fear lasts forever. Since Oogie always comes back in video game spin-offs, it kind of means that no matter how many times you kill Oogie, he'll always be there in your nightmares. That's what I call a true villain!

He's the reason why I love Disney villains. He's got a great evil voice, he makes you laugh whether you hate him or love him, and everyone knows Halloween Town well. It's Oogie Boogie all the way!
Jafar (Aladdin)

Jafar is the main antagonist of Disney's 31st full-length animated feature film Aladdin. He is introduced as the sinister Royal Vizier to Agrabah's Sultan, who desires power over the kingdom. Jafar uses dark magic and manipulation to achieve his goals throughout the film.

Jafar is insanely evil. His lust for power and bumbling sidekick make him frightening and hilarious at the same time. Did I mention his laugh? It's completely maniacal! The best thing about him is his sense of humor. He makes puns! "Your TIME is up!" "Things are UNRAVELING fast now, boy!" "Get the POINT?" "I'm just getting WARMED UP." A truly great villain.

Maleficent should have made him second in command instead of Pete.
Cruella De Vil (101 Dalmatians)

Cruella de Vil is a fictional character who appeared in Dodie Smith's 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians. She is the main antagonist in Disney's animated film adaptations 101 Dalmatians and 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure, as well as in the live-action films 101 Dalmatians and 102... read more
Clayton (Tarzan)

Clayton tries to capture and kill baby gorillas, Tarzan's "mother" and friends, shoots and kills Kerchak, and tries to kill Tarzan. He's a very evil Disney villain, as he tried to kill all those "GORILLAS!"
He doesn't have a song, but he CERTAINLY has an evil personality! He's altogether an evil man with evil in his heart, a conniving mind, and a gun, ready to shoot all your beloved characters!
Gaston (Beauty and the Beast)

Gaston is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Pictures' 30th animated feature film Beauty and the Beast. He is the main antagonist, known for his narcissism and desire to marry Belle. The character first appeared in the 1991 film and was later portrayed by Luke Evans in the 2017 live-action... read more
Scar (The Lion King)

Scar is the main antagonist of Disney's 1994 animated feature film The Lion King. He is the second son of Obasi and Eshe. Scar is the younger brother of Mufasa and the paternal uncle of Simba.
Scar serves as Simba's arch-nemesis and is also Mufasa's rival. Additionally, he was the former leader... read more

All he ever does is plot the death of his family. That takes some evil! He introduced true evil to four-year-olds, and - he commands an army similar to someone that played a very important role in WWII.

The Newcomers

?
Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII)

Sephiroth is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the role-playing video game Final Fantasy VII developed by Square. He is a former SOLDIER operative who becomes mentally unstable and seeks to destroy the world. Sephiroth is considered one of the most iconic villains in video game history... read more
?
Ripslinger (Planes)

The Contenders

Ursula (The Little Mermaid)

Ursula is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Pictures' 28th animated feature film, The Little Mermaid, released in 1989. She is portrayed as the main antagonist and is known for her distinctive appearance and dramatic personality. The character was inspired by the drag queen Divine.

She's so unique and evil, so how can't she be one of the most beloved Disney villains? Not to mention her two dark allies, Flotsam and Jetsam! She is so smart and can lure everybody into her evil plans. Also, I loved the final battle that Ariel, Eric, Flounder, and Sebastian had with her, and in Kingdom Hearts, she gave me a very exciting time! She's the greatest sea witch!

She completely embodies what a good villain should be. Her evil laugh, her sinister tone, and her dark purpose all contribute to her character. Plus, she has an awesome evil song that's catchy and fun to sing.
Shan-Yu (Mulan)
Prince John (Robin Hood)
The Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

Over 70 years later, she's still considered one of the scariest and most evil Disney villains.
She was the original as well as a prototype for the rest. Without her, we wouldn't have the other villains being as top-notch as they are.
Captain Barbossa (Pirates of the Caribbean)

Captain Hector Barbossa is a fictional character in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, portrayed by Geoffrey Rush. He appears in all five films in the series.
Barbossa debuts in The Curse of the Black Pearl as the captain of the Black Pearl and a cursed, undead skeleton. He is killed at the... read more
Lady Tremaine (Cinderella)
Stromboli (Pinocchio)
Master Control Program (Tron)
Yzma (The Emperor's New Groove)

Yzma is the royal adviser to Emperor Kuzco in the animated film The Emperor's New Groove. She is a villainous character who is skilled in potion-making. After being dismissed by Kuzco, she plots to overthrow him and become empress herself.
Sark (Tron)
White Rabbit (Alice in Wonderland)
Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland)

The Queen of Hearts is a character from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, written by Lewis Carroll, the pen name of English writer Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. She is known for her quick temper and famous line, Off with their heads! The Queen of Hearts is one of the most memorable characters in the book... read more
Pete (Disney)
Mother Gothel (Tangled)

Mother Gothel is the main antagonist of Disney's 2010 animated feature film Tangled. She is a wicked crone who retains her youth for hundreds of years through the healing properties of a magical golden flower. She kidnaps Rapunzel as a baby to exploit the flower's power within her hair.