The 10 Most-hated Anime Characters Are Truly Despicable

The most hateable anime characters of all time commit terrors way beyond world domination. Warm_Tail / Shutterstock

Some anime characters become legends. Others become the reason viewers almost rage-quit a series.

From betrayers to loudmouths, here are the most-hated anime characters that continue to rile up the anime community.

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Shou Tucker ('Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood')
Malty Melromarc ('The Rising of the Shield Hero')
Sakura Haruno ('Naruto')
Gabi Braun ('Attack on Titan')
Minoru Mineta ('My Hero Academia')
Sosuke Aizen ('Bleach')
Rachel ('Tower of God')
Akainu ('One Piece')
Seryu Ubiquitous ('Akame ga Kill!')
Near ('Death Note')

1. Shou Tucker ('Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood')

Shou Tucker earns near-universal scorn for what he did in the very first episodes of "Fullmetal Alchemist": He fused his daughter Nina with their dog in a horrific experiment to save his job.

Fans still consider it one of the worst acts in anime history.

2. Malty Melromarc ('The Rising of the Shield Hero')

Also known as Myne, Malty lies, manipulates and frames the main character for crimes he didn't commit. Her actions nearly destroy his life, making her one of the most hateable anime characters ever introduced.

3. Sakura Haruno ('Naruto')

Though some fans defend her, many in the anime fandom criticize Sakura for her attitude, lack of development, and how she treats other characters, especially Naruto.

She would often break down in tears mid-conflict and even lash out at her allies, behavior that rubbed many fans the wrong way.

4. Gabi Braun ('Attack on Titan')

Gabi killed a major character, and anime fans never forgot. Her aggressive personality and tendency to act without understanding the full story made her a divisive figure in a series filled with moral complexity.

5. Minoru Mineta ('My Hero Academia')

Mineta is loud, obnoxious and uses his powers in creepy ways. He constantly makes inappropriate comments about female characters, and many fans question why he hasn’t been written out of the show.

6. Sosuke Aizen ('Bleach')

Aizen is cool, calculated and incredibly powerful—but he also betrays his squad and manipulates events from behind the scenes. While he has fans, others loathe how easily he outsmarts everyone else.

7. Rachel ('Tower of God')

Rachel's betrayal of the main character in the climax of season one shocked viewers. Her calm exterior hides a jealous and selfish personality, and anime fans tend to see her as completely irredeemable.

8. Akainu ('One Piece')

A top-ranking marine, Akainu is responsible for one of the most heartbreaking deaths in "One Piece." He represents the extreme side of justice, and his brutal actions make him a top villain in anime fandom.

9. Seryu Ubiquitous ('Akame ga Kill!')

Seryu looks like a sweet girl, but she and her gun-toting creature friend commit truly evil acts. Her twisted sense of justice and cheerful demeanor create one of the most chilling contrasts in anime.

10. Near ('Death Note')

While not evil, Near draws criticism for being a less engaging follow-up to L in "Death Note." His personality lacks charm, and many fans believe the series lost momentum once he entered the story.

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