Most Hated Anime Side Characters of All Time

Some supporting characters stick in your memory because of the chaos they cause and the choices they make along the way. These figures are not the leads, yet they push plots forward, challenge heroes, and leave a mark on some of the most discussed moments in anime. Here are ten side characters whose actions shaped their stories in big ways, along with quick notes on where they show up and who brought them to the screen.

Minoru Mineta

Mineta shows up in ‘My Hero Academia’ as a Class 1 A student whose Quirk lets him pull sticky spheres from his head. His antics often derail training sessions and class exercises that focus on teamwork. He pops up during key arcs at U.A. High and in provisional license tests where he contributes in unconventional ways. Bones handles the adaptation of ‘My Hero Academia’ with energetic classroom scenes and tournament set pieces.

Shou Tucker

Tucker appears in ‘Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood’ as a State Alchemist known for research into chimeras. He lives with his daughter and their dog, and his early scenes frame him as a quiet researcher. The story uses his laboratory and exams to set up a pivotal moral turning point for the Elric brothers. Bones animates ‘Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood’ with careful attention to the State Alchemy framework and central investigations.

Malty S. Melromarc

Also known as Myne, Malty plays a central political role in ‘The Rising of the Shield Hero’. She manipulates court proceedings and public opinion around the summoned heroes, especially the Shield Hero. Her schemes ripple through duels, trials, and diplomatic meetings that decide party lineups and national policy. Kinema Citrus brings ‘The Rising of the Shield Hero’ to life with a focus on kingdom halls and tense courtroom scenes.

Nobuyuki Sugou

Sugou enters ‘Sword Art Online’ during the transition to the ‘Alfheim Online’ setting under the in game name Oberon. He uses his position to control access to players trapped in the virtual world and targets Asuna within a private server. Key sequences take place in research labs and within the World Tree where high level permissions decide outcomes. A-1 Pictures adapts ‘Sword Art Online’ with sleek virtual environments and corporate backdrops.

Seryu Ubiquitous

Seryu serves as a member of the Imperial police in ‘Akame ga Kill’ and fights with a living weapon named Koro. She hunts the Night Raid assassins and appears in multiple street battles and ambushes across the capital. Her encounters pivot on her justice driven worldview and powerful gear that transforms fights. White Fox produces ‘Akame ga Kill’ with sharp combat animation and distinct Teigu designs.

Gabi Braun

Gabi debuts in ‘Attack on Titan’ as a Warrior candidate from Marley who trains for front line missions. She enters Paradis after a series of battles and makes choices that ripple across several families and units. The narrative follows her through internment zones, safe houses, and scouting trips that challenge her beliefs. Wit Studio and MAPPA both work on ‘Attack on Titan’ across seasons with shifting styles for urban warfare and open field combat.

Rachel

Rachel is a climber in ‘Tower of God’ whose goals often run parallel to Bam’s journey up the Tower. She participates in tests that decide who advances and aligns with teams that change across floors. Several turning points revolve around her decisions during crown games and position battles. Telecom Animation Film adapts ‘Tower of God’ with a cool palette and stark test arenas that highlight shifting alliances.

Akito Sohma

Akito appears in ‘Fruits Basket’ as the head of the cursed Sohma family who maintains strict control over the Zodiac members. Many scenes unfold in private rooms and family estates where rules about the bond shape relationships. As the story progresses, revelations about the curse reframe earlier confrontations and negotiations. TMS Entertainment presents ‘Fruits Basket’ with soft character acting and carefully staged family meetings.

Danzo Shimura

Danzo operates behind the scenes in ‘Naruto Shippuden’ as the leader of Root and a rival power within the village. He intervenes in succession plans and covert missions that affect alliances during the Fourth Great Ninja War buildup. His actions involve secret training programs and unauthorized experiments that surface in later arcs. Studio Pierrot animates ‘Naruto Shippuden’ with large scale battles and shadowy council chambers that suit Danzo’s maneuvering.

Nina Einstein

Nina supports the student council in ‘Code Geass’ and later becomes involved with research programs linked to the military. Her work connects to large weapons projects that appear during the conflict between the Black Knights and Britannia. Several episodes track her facility work and the consequences that follow high level tests. Sunrise handles ‘Code Geass’ with dramatic staging for political drama and mecha warfare.

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