Do You Have What It Takes To Name All These Anime Villains?
- by Ricky Bambuto
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One good anime villain is usually all it takes to mess up a whole fictional universe - throw a bunch of them into the same webpage like this, and the internet itself begins to swell at its sides. We thought this quiz would be fun, but it seems as though we've opened Pandora's Box here. Only a true protagonist of the online quiz medium can save the digital world from being bleeped away.
These villains are formidable, yes - but they're not unstoppable. As you've seen in their respective stories, every anime villain has at least one weakness that can be taken advantage of. Fail to note that weakness and exploit it accordingly, and the world - including the entire universe or universes, potentially - will probably be bleeped away without much delay. However, when heroes face these threats head on and apply every pixel of their energy toward victory, then that victory is all but assured.
You can do the same thing in this quiz - we believe in you. Some of these villains might seem too much to handle (obscure to non-anime-niacs), but all answers lie within, if you're willing to dig deep enough to find them. Can you name all these anime villains?
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This first anime character is loosening up, ready to engage in an epic battle with Goku. He doesn't it like it when monkeys get in the way of his interplanetary carnage, so he'd rather get this fight over with and move on. Little does he know that he's about to spurn a crazy Super Saiyan transformation, but he'll find out the hard way. Do you know who this villain is, because you must be in the wrong quiz if not.
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"What is my purpose?" Such is a question we all strive to find the answer to; this character perhaps more than most. Despite that, we can't exactly relate to it, since we weren't grown in test tubes in a laboratory by a mad Pokemon scientist. What was nice about this character's feature as a villain is his discovery of morality as he questions whether what he's doing is even in his - or anyone else's - best interests. Who's this villain?
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This character is definitely a villain, for sure - just look at the things he does! Despite that though, it somehow doesn't feel quite right to label him simply as a villain and leave things at that. After all, we followed his horrific story from the perspective of his own dastardly brain, and we took a part of him with us after the series ended. Since he had such an effect, we'll remember his name forever - but will you?
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In the world of Naruto, this villain has reigned supreme for a long time. It's easy to see why, since his mastery over the chakras seems unparalleled for the longest time. As you could imagine, it would take a relentless young ninja to put him down for good. Even at that - even with all the help from his friends and the gods of essence all around - it will be an epic, hard battle, for sure. Who's this villain?
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It seems as though we're being watched, and this classic villain is behind the curtain. Of course, the eye is a millennium artifact, and the curtain is his light purple hair. If you've seen this character engaging in his archetypal behavior (which includes laughing on a comfortable chair in a dark room) then you must also remember his name, since it's one of those that tends to stick out in mind. If you can't name this guy, do you even watch anime?
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Eren Yeager has a fight on his hands, and it seems to be an epic confrontation for sure. It's definitely our little hero who has the disadvantage here, because just look at the size of his opponent! His head alone weighs several times more than Eren's body, so the odds are very clearly stacked in one direction. However, if you know anything about Attack on Titan, it's that you should never underestimate this fiery guy. Who's the villain he's facing up against?
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Although this character spent the majority of Dragon Ball Z as one of the main heroes - continuing to serve the role in Dragon Ball Super, of course - true fans of the series and the anime genre as a whole don't tend to forget that he was initially introduced to the world as the series' primary villain. If this face seems unrecognizable to you, you must have thought this was a Looney Tunes quiz or something. It's anything but.
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There's a diabolical odor in the air, and it seems to be coming from this guy. It's a smell of widespread evil, and there's only one cat eared hero who can stop him. The ensuing battle will be grand, but we simply have no time to sit around and watch it. We're here to complete a mission of our own - finding out if you're a real anime-niac or not. If you are, then this villain should be super familiar.
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Another set of familiar faces - the lyrical trio that have been poetically declaring their entrances for a whole generation now. Somehow, we never get sick of their performances, and of course it's always fun to see them blast off, again and again. The Pokemon parties of these evil trainers might have changed over the years, but the team always remains the same. Of course, you can count on Meowth lurking in the corner. Can you name this classic villain squad?
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Note the piercing stare - no, sorry, that's definitely a glare. Note it, and not it well - this is the glare of one of the greatest anime villains of all time. His incredible ability in battle might only be eclipsed by his depthless wit. He schemed his way through the first half of the Bleach series, serving as the story's main villain. If you've seen his diabolical schemes in action, you surely wouldn't forget his name. Or maybe you would.
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The crew members of Cowboy Bebop's ship might think they can get away with cruising around all day, but that's just not the case. It takes skill and will to be a bounty hunter, partly because the job requires you to face formidable foes like the one pictured here. If you've seen one of anime's greatest titles, you've definitely seen its hero face off against this evil baddie. Are you able to match his face to the name, or do you need some help?
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It doesn't take a basement dweller to name the villain pictured here, especially since this is one of her most famous shots, taken from her anime's opening sequence. Everyone and their pets have seen Sailor Moon, and some continue subsisting off the reruns. It's a show that's impacted the world outside of Japan in a rare way, and its legacy doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon. This anime villain is evil at heart, and can only be stopped by Moon Crescent Power.
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Granted, Elfen Lied isn't quite the mainstream name that Sailor Moon is, but still - it's something every anime fan should watch due to its signature grit alone. This show doesn't give a freezer about your feelings toward it - it only wants to serve up the biggest slice of adrenaline that can fit in a time slot. Like some of our entries here, its main protagonist also happens to be the story's main villain. What was her name, again?
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The King of Demons, this guy wants one thing - to rule the world, and rule it well. His definition of "well" might be a little different from yours - his utopia consists of a demon civilization, with humans existing within the margins of society if anywhere at all. Thankfully, a spiky haired boy was around to stop it all from happening. On top of that, the Demon King's heir ended up turning out alright. Can you name this DB villain?
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There is some darkness in this world too deep to name, and too complex to ever wrap the mind around. Such a specimen is looking right at you here, and you shouldn't look back for too long. Otherwise, there's no telling what sort of shroud will consume you. Depending on which Naruto fan you ask, this character is the main villain of the entire Naruto series, albeit mostly in an indirect way. True fans will know its name, for sure.
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You don't need to anything about this villain to figure out that he's a man with a plan. It's something about the glowing pair of glasses, and that leaning forward position definitely plays into it. Of course, everyone in Hellsing Ultimate reflects light over their glasses in this beautiful way - part of the art style that makes this anime such an eyeful. If you've seen this character's plan play out, you'll know exactly why he's included in this quiz.
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Peek-a-boo - this character sees you, and that's some bad news. Despite his sometimes playful nature, let's not forget that the Hunter x Hunter villain pictured here is a cold blooded murderer, who kills his powerful opponents for fun and for the lust of the battle. He has his eye on Gon Freecs, waiting till the kid unlocks his true potential so they can have the most epic fight ever. Have you ever seen this villain in action?
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There's a diabolical fiend on the loose in the digital world, and he seems to be out for pure carnage. Of course, it will take a team of digital heroes to rid the digital world of this evil digital demon. If you were into the digital revolution that briefly occurred some time after Pokemon was released, then you should definitely recognize the main villain from the Digimon movie. If not, you need to brush up on your anime, for sure.
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One Piece is famously known as the longest running anime series ever, still going to this day of course. We're not sure when it will ever end - or even if - but if you're among the legions of fans who have been watching, you probably have a better idea than we do. Either way, you'll need to know this classic villain's name in order to keep that percentage in tact. If you don't know this staple, you don't know anime at all.
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Like Light, this villain is confusing in that it's hard to see the antagonism in him when you're following the story from his point of view. Despite his increasingly more drastic measures, his view of a better world seems legitimate at times - if not that, they're at least very well thought through. This villain - or hero, depending on where and how you look at things - is a super genius, but you don't have to be one to know his name.
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Note the signature shades, especially the way he props them up over his nose like that. Only one anime villain looks up at his opposers that way, and only a real anime fan has seen the show he's in. Indeed, this title is a prerequisite for anyone looking to get semi serious about their anime watching career. Hopefully you've already gone through it, otherwise you might be drawing a serious blank here. Do you know what this villain's name is?
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There's a sociopath in the quiz, and it looks like things are about to get completely berserk in here. Hopefully there's a brave hero about to slice his way through to a victory for our side, but you can't exactly count on it if you're being scientific. After all, this villain has proven how devastating things can get during a single appearance. If you've seen Berserk, you should know exactly who you're looking at. Name this villain, and we'll move on.
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Now it's time for the god of death to emerge from the depths of the manga page into the depths of our quiz. Thankfully we've used our full talisman magic to seal him within the frame of this picture, but there's no telling how long the barrier will last. You might be inclined not to consider this character a villain since he seems so jovial, but let's not forget how many lives were taken because of the notebook he dropped.
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Here is the best OP anime villain of all time - the King of the Chimera Ants, bringer of the Antpocalypse in the Hunter x Hunter world. The Chimera Ants kept getting stronger and stronger before he showed up, and when he did he showed us what a peak being looks like. Part of his mystique is the fact that he never even showed his full combat potential, instead spending his time playing some board games with a good friend.
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Maybe that custom eye patch will point you to the right answer. Kill la Kill isn't the anime for rank amateurs of the field, that much is for sure. In fact, you need to have at least gone two or three stages deeper than Yu-Gi-Oh! if you're looking to ready yourself for this one. Or you can, you know, watch it whenever you want. When you do, you'll find this extraordinary villain, and you'll be privy to her true power.
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It's hard to determine what exactly this villain is thinking of, in any given situation. Of course, if it were easy, his series wouldn't have been quite as fun as it is to watch. Gankutusuou is an epic anime based on a famous story you might have heard of. Spelling the name of that story out would make things too easy, but true anime fans will recognize this villain by the picture alone. Are you a true fan or just a poser?
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Wait a minute, something's off about this villain. He definitely looks like a super recognizable hero, but the expression on his face doesn't suggest anything heroic at all. In fact, we would go as far as saying that this guy looks like he's up to no good at all, so he can't really be the hero we're thinking of. Can he? Then why would he be in a villain quiz?! Things are getting way too confusing - please, just click a button.
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The characters of Paranoia Agent have a lot to worry about, though each of them shares the same fear - being hit on the back of the head with a baseball bat by this kid right here. He might seem meddlesome and downright violent, but if you step back and look at the bigger picture, every character that was hit by that baseball bat had their worries wiped out entirely after the impact. Coincidence? Regardless, let's see if you know this kid's name.
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Definitely avoid being fooled by the jovial look on this crazy guy's face. If you underestimate him, his wrath will be upon you in no time at all, and that's definitely not the kind of problem you want to have. If you have your wits about you, then you'll make it out of this one alright. It takes a real anime fan to pick his name out from the bunch, but maybe you're among the select few. Let's find out.
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Again, judging a book by its cover would be a mistake in this case. It might not seem like there's a threat in this blonde, but if you let her go home and write down a certain note, you'll find yourself thinking nothing at all rather quickly. In her fictional universe, there's nothing but nothingness that lies beyond the grave for human beings, which is probably disconcerting. Can you name this villain, or are you not that serious about anime?
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Although the anime this character is a part of isn't exactly considered mainstream, all of that is set to change if Guillermo Del Toro every actually makes his proposed adaptation of this anime into a feature length film. As it stands now, true fans of the genre can appreciate this villain in his pure evil form, and there's no baddies quite like him. This last round of the quiz will be super tough - can you guess this villain's name?
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In the Dragon Ball universe, fans have definitely gotten used to high stakes, to say the very least. In the world of Dragon Ball Super, however, the stakes have been magnified tenfold - not only is the planet, galaxy or universe at stake, but multiple universes! How can things get any more serious? If Goku doesn't defeat this crazy guy, everything he knows will be ended in a blink. Do you recognize this villain from a certain, very important tournament?
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Let's have one last Hunter x Hunter villain, if for no other reason than because the show is godlike and this villain is one of its highlights. She has a lot of competition of course, but there's something about her inherent human values (despite her being a Chimera Ant and all) that makes her stick out in mind when thinking of anime villains. Have you seen her before? If so, let's see if you're enough of a nerd to remember her name.
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At the onset of Devilman Crybaby, this character seems like much more of a friend to our hero Akira than a villain. However, as he begins to act in increasingly shadier ways, we begin to suspect that he doesn't have humanity's best interests in mind. If you haven't seen Netflix's Devilman Crybaby, go ahead and catch up - we'll wait. Oh, you're back. Yeah, we know - it'll take a few minutes to recover from that one. Now go ahead and click this villain's name.
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It seems we've taken a wrong turn trying to reach the end of the quiz, and have wandered into some strange, new dimension. Or, maybe we set this trap up for you a long time ago. Perhaps your whole life has been leading right to this point, and the button you click will determine everything that follows. Are we just messing with you? Of course not. For the sake of the infinite everything, let's see if you can name this last villain.