Most Hated Anime Characters of All Time

Every fanbase has figures who spark instant debate, and these anime characters earned that reputation through story decisions that changed their worlds for the worse. Their actions pushed plots forward, fractured relationships, or forced heroes to face their darkest moments. Studios brought these roles to life with performances and direction that made their choices feel uncomfortably real. Here are ten characters whose names still light up comment sections and convention conversations.

Shou Tucker

In ‘Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood’, Shou Tucker becomes infamous for turning his daughter Nina and their dog Alexander into a chimera to keep his State Alchemist license. Bones stages the reveal with quiet domestic scenes that make the event feel brutally intimate. His transmutation sidesteps legal consequences at first and exposes moral decay within Amestris. The fallout shapes Edward and Alphonse’s resolve as they confront the human cost of alchemy.

Minoru Mineta

In ‘My Hero Academia’, Mineta’s repeated boundary crossing and gag perversion draw constant complaints from classmates and viewers. Bones often frames his antics during training and internships, which highlights how out of place they are next to earnest hero work. Faculty reprimands and peer reactions become a recurring part of his school life. His behavior frequently interrupts tense arcs and undercuts the tone of high stakes scenes.

Gabi Braun

‘Attack on Titan’ introduces Gabi as a prodigy trained under Marley’s propaganda who kills a key character aboard an airship. MAPPA presents her battlefield skill and indoctrination with careful attention to military routines and classroom drills. Her decisions trigger reprisals that escalate the island conflict and deepen the cycle of hatred. Later episodes explore her exposure to opposing perspectives inside the Walls and the strain this puts on her identity.

Malty S Melromarc

In ‘The Rising of the Shield Hero’, Malty S Melromarc, also known as Myne, falsely accuses Naofumi of a crime which destroys his standing in the kingdom. Kinema Citrus shows the institutional bias that allows her testimony to override evidence and due process. Her collusion with the Spear Hero and court officials redirects resources away from looming threats. The case sets up Naofumi’s outsider journey and his reliance on a party built from scratch.

Rachel

In ‘Tower of God’, Rachel betrays Bam during the final tests to pursue her own wish at the top. Telecom Animation Film depicts the climb as a rules based arena where small advantages decide survival. Her alliance with team leaders and test administrators gives her cover to act without suspicion. The betrayal rewrites earlier events and forces Bam to navigate the tower with new purpose.

Nobuyuki Sugou

In ‘Sword Art Online’, Nobuyuki Sugou abuses his authority as a tech executive and traps survivors in Alfheim Online for human experimentation. A-1 Pictures contrasts the bright fairy realm with the cold corporate strategy that enables his plan. His manipulation of virtual systems and medical access puts Asuna and others at severe risk. The confrontation exposes gaps in oversight around full dive technology and data control.

Danzo Shimura

In ‘Naruto Shippuden’, Danzo leads Root and conducts covert operations that include human experimentation and political assassinations. Studio Pierrot presents his agenda through clandestine meetings and flashbacks that tie him to village tragedies. His role in the Uchiha downfall and his attempts to seize power destabilize alliances during wartime. The Five Kage Summit arc shows how his decisions ripple across nations and embolden enemy factions.

Griffith

In ‘Berserk’, Griffith sacrifices the Band of the Hawk to become a member of the God Hand during the Eclipse. OLM’s classic adaptation builds his ambition through disciplined campaigns and court intrigue that make the turn feel premeditated. The ceremony annihilates bonds forged across years of warfare and reshapes the world into a darker order. Guts’s path from mercenary to branded avenger begins with the consequences of this choice.

Nina Einstein

In ‘Code Geass’, Nina Einstein’s obsession with Euphemia and her later work on a bomb lead to catastrophic collateral damage. Sunrise traces her research from classroom to military lab where oversight collapses under wartime pressure. The device becomes a tipping point in the conflict between Britannia and the Black Knights. Her arc examines how personal grief can escalate into destructive technology when institutions look away.

Mahito

In ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’, Mahito experiments on humans to refine Idle Transfiguration and treats lives as raw material for growth. MAPPA frames his battles as lessons in the evolution of a curse born from human malice. His actions devastate civilians and force sorcerers to confront limits in training and doctrine. Encounters with Yuji and Nanami redefine the stakes of modern jujutsu and the ethics of power.

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