10 Best Psychopaths In Anime, Ranked
In the vibrant world of anime featuring Shōnen, Seinen, Isekai, and others, it's not always the plotlines that charm the audiences, but the different categories of characters they feature. Whether we talk about narcissists, characters with split personalities, or characters that are sure to inspire, there is always space for a multitude of anime personalities, including psychopaths.
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These anime characters take "appearances can be deceiving" to a whole new level. Here are some young anime characters who are, in fact, really old.Selfishness, shallowness, lack of empathy, no remorse, and a sprinkle of narcissism are some of the key traits defining these psychopathic anime characters. Ranging from popular anime like Death Note, Monster, and other dark anime which have garnered an enormous following since their respective releases. These anime feature the best anime psychopaths to ever grace our screens.
10 Alucard (Hellsing)
An Immortal Being Who Can Appear In Any Form
Hellsing Ultimate
AnimationActionFantasy- Release Date
- February 10, 2006
- Seasons
- 1
- Distributor
- FUNimation Entertainment.
What's better than watching an imaginary psychopath going on a rampage, you might say? An immortal one? Well, not really, but that's what the characters of Hellsing have to deal with here. Alucard is arguably one of the most iconic vampire characters in fiction, second to Bram Stoker's Dracula. Fun fact, Dracula spelled backwards is, yes, Alucard.
What a great night! Makes me want to suck so much blood... Such a nice, quiet night.
Taking a jibe at his opponents and making them feel overpowered before a fight is something that Alucard revels in. Sworn to the Hellsing organization in their quest to wipe out the vampires, Alucard doesn't immediately go for the kill. Rather, he loves to humiliate his targets and end their lives slowly and painfully. Lastly, one thing that sets Alucard apart from other anime psychopaths is his deep-rooted hate for the monster he's become, which the character shrouds splendidly with his charisma and arrogance.
Release Date | Seasons | Status | Where to Watch |
October 11, 2001 | 1 | Concluded |
9 Midari Ikishima (Kakegurui)
A Suicidal Sadist Obsessed With Yumeko
Kakegurui
DramaThriller- Release Date
- July 1, 2017
- Seasons
- 2
- Studio
- MAPPA
While there are other characters on this list who might not give a psychopathic vibe from the start, Midari does. From the get-go, one can notice that Midari's character is straight-up psychotic and sadistic. Unlike the typical psychotic characters in anime, Midori is bold, aggressive, and masochistic.
I finally understood why people gamble. We want to avoid pain. We're afraid to die. But that's why it's so good!
Her psychopathic behavior can be presented with various examples, such as gouging out her own eye with a pen simply to pay off her debt. Not only that, but Midari was willing to bet her other eye for 300 million yen against the president just so she could get the kicks from another gambling experience.
Release Date | Seasons | Status | Where to Watch |
July 1, 2017 | 2 | Ongoing |
8 Frieza (Dragon Ball Z)
An Intergalactic Mass Murderer With God Complex
Dragon Ball Z
ActionFantasy- Release Date
- April 26, 1989
- Seasons
- 9 seasons
- Distributor
- Pioneer Entertainment
Surpassing the boundaries of sociopaths and some of the best narcissists in anime, Frieza is another character who has displayed psychopathic tendencies time and again in his various appearances throughout the Dragon Ball series. From conquering multiple planets to the annihilation of quite a few races, there are no boundaries Frieza wouldn't cross to become the ultimate intergalactic tyrant.
I doubt I need an introduction, but just in case, I am the mighty Frieza, and yes, all the horrible stories you've heard are true.
In his pursuit to capture and enslave the whole galaxy, Frieza never cared about anything but his ultimate dream. From treating his own soldiers as throwaways and attacking a 5-year-old Gohan to destroying a planet because of his insecurities, Frieza has shown numerous times why the character can be considered a real-world psycho equivalent.
Release Date | Seasons | Status | Where to Watch |
April 26, 1989 | 9 | Concluded |
7 Danzo Shimura (Naruto: Shippuden)
A Sly & Two-Faced Shinobi Obsessed With Power
Naruto: Shippuden
- Release Date
- February 15, 2007
- Main Genre
- Anime
- Seasons
- 22 seasons
- Studio
- Pierrot
A desire to have complete authority over the Leaf Village and going to any lengths to achieve it pretty much sums up Danzo's character throughout the storyline of Naruto: Shippuden. Danzo was a mastermind who orchestrated the annihilation of the Uchiha Clan to eliminate the inside threats to the leaf village. He did this while simultaneously collecting the precious Dojutsu of the Uchiha, the Sharingan.
The princess did become Hokage after all. With Katsuyu's techniques, she'll be able to prevent total annihilation... but there will still be some casualties. Those are necessary sacrifices for us. In order for me to become Hokage.
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Release Date | Seasons | Status | Where to Watch |
February 15, 2007 | 21 | Concluded |
6 Orochimaru (Naruto)
Mad Ninja Scientist Obsessed With Power & Immortality
Naruto
AdventureAction- Release Date
- October 3, 2002
- Seasons
- 5
- Studio
- Pierrot
Displaying all the typical qualities of a psychopath, Orochimaru was the near-perfect villain that Naruto introduced in its early days. However, in Shippuden, the villain's story felt weak as his redemption arc failed to uphold the gravity of his criminal activities. Orochimaru's fascination with immortality and learning every jutsu possible, by any means possible, is what puts him among the top psychopaths in the anime world.
I refuse… to let this happen! I am Orochimaru! I am immortal! I will not die here! Destined to discover the true meaning behind everything! Destined to take control of everything in this world!
His experiments on children with no regard for their lives under Konoha's nose, suggesting killing children Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan without a second thought, goes to show his lack of empathy or remorse. Even after his redemption, Orochimaru did not just stop working on achieving his ultimate dream of learning new jutsu. However, he's probably the only character on this list who's found a way to peacefully work on them.
Release Date | Seasons | Status | Where to Watch |
October 3, 2002 | 5 | Concluded |
5 Hisoka Morow (Hunter x Hunter)
A Devious Magician With Monstrous Bloodlust
Hunter x Hunter
- Genre
- Action, Adventure
- Number of Seasons
- 6
- Debut Date
- October 2, 2011
- Studio
- Nippon TV
Hisoka Morow from the world of Hunter x Hunter is another brilliantly written character, but not because of his good qualities. Hisoka's character can be best described in a few words: sadist, manipulative, and serial killer, which are but a handful of his personality traits. Throughout the series, Hisoka has shown that his actions are for no one's benefit, but because of his own insatiable desire to spill blood.
Funny how unripe fruit... always has such a particular appeal.
During his conversation with Isaac Netero, Hisoka revealed that the only reason he wanted to become a hunter was to spill blood. In his twisted mindset, becoming a hunter would give him a license to kill anyone to quell his unquenchable lust and fight strong opponents without being answerable to anyone.
Release Date | Seasons | Status | Where to Watch |
October 2, 2011 | 6 | Concluded |
4 Yuno Gasai (Future Diary)
A Cold-Blooded Killer Obsessed With Yuki
Future Diary
RomanceThrillerHorror- Release Date
- October 9, 2011
- Main Genre
- Anime
- Seasons
- 1
- Studio
- Asread
Yuno is another anime character with a psychopathic personality and deranged behavior who kills without remorse or empathy. She is the byproduct of years of abuse and a tormented childhood. Thanks to her parents, she's grown up to be quite a disturbing character who would kill anyone without any empathy or remorse. Familicide, child murder, psychological torture, and animal cruelty are a few of the crimes that Yuno has committed through the years.
I will die for you Yuki, and even in death, I will chase after Yuki.
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Release Date | Seasons | Status | Where to Watch |
October 10, 2011 | 1 | Concluded |
3 Shou Tucker (Fullmetal Alchemist)
A Maniac Alchemist With No Regard For Human Life
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
AnimeAnimationAction- Release Date
- April 5, 2009
- Seasons
- 1
- Distributor
- aniplex
Wanting to escape the life of poverty and be recognized as a state alchemist, Shou Tucker did the worst possible barbaric acts. Initially introduced as a shy and calm personality, Shou turned out to be quite a psychopath, even by some of the anime character standards from this list. What makes it worse is that Shou's character never shows any remorse for the gory acts he committed to keep his dream afloat.
I did it, boys. I finally did it. A chimera that understands human speech.
While the other anime psychopaths on this list have surely hurt children, Shou Tucker did something sinister to his own child. To keep his status as the state alchemist, Shou created a chimera capable of speech, by merging his own daughter and her dog. Before this, Shou had created another chimera by merging his wife with an animal. Being able to commit such horrific acts without any remorse is what puts this character among the top anime psychopaths.
Release Date | Seasons | Status | Where to Watch |
October 4, 2003 | 1 | Concluded |
2 Light Yagami (Death Note)
A Mass Murdering Megalomaniac
Death Note
MysteryThriller- Release Date
- October 21, 2007
- Seasons
- 1
- Studio
- Madhouse
For an anime character that oscillates between being a complete psychopath and being a saint, Light Yagami surely has people divided over how they perceive the character. With the use of the Death Note, Light managed to diminish the crime rates in Japan. However, as he progressed, he lost his humanity.
I am righteous! I'm the hero who's liberating people from fear, I'm the savior who's going to be like the God of this perfect new world!
What began with the noble intention of changing the world, making it a peaceful and crime-free society to live in, quickly changed to psychopathic behavior and a God complex. In his pursuit to eliminate crime, Light killed many criminals, but he did not stop there. He also killed many innocents, simply throwing them away like sacrificial pawns to shake off legal authorities.
Release Date | Seasons | Status | Where to Watch |
October 4, 2006 | 1 | Concluded |
1 Johan Liebert (Monster)
Psychotic Serial Killer Capable Of Charming Anyone
Monster
- Release Date
- April 7, 2004
- Seasons
- 1
- Studio
- Madhouse
The culmination of various genetic experiments to create a near-perfect human who will one day lead humanity. What is the result? Johan Liebert is the perfect psychotic character to ever come out of the anime world. He is charming, sly, manipulative, a sadist and the list goes on.
Do you think your sins will disappear if you lie?
On the surface, Johan seems like a normal person going about his normal daily chores. However, in his mind, he is twisted beyond recovery. His motives shift from killing for the fun of it to killing everyone who has ever been in contact with him and then getting himself killed. He deems this to be the perfect suicide, erasing himself completely from history.
Release Date | Seasons | Status | Where to Watch |
April 6, 2004 | 1 | Concluded |
