But villains in anime are a different breed of evil.

Anime villains are motivated by their own twisted philosophies that they sometimes believe is right.

They are so nuanced that you cant help but appreciate the character for making you question your own beliefs.

Ryuk, Junji, and Monsters from Trese.

He went beyond just the titans and made the world his enemy to protect the island of Paradis.

He did this for his friends, and partially because he had no choice.

8Izaya Orihara - Durarara!

Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen side by side collage.

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Izaya from Durarara!

is a truly unique character.

The main villain of Durarara!

A split image showing characters from different anime such as Made in Abyss, Demon Slayer and Hunter x Hunter.

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His philosophy involves using his power to impose a world order where conflict is eradicated through his power.

His philosophy is something we can all relate to as it represents being driven by ambition.

Zeke Yeager, Johan Liebert, Light Yagami

Griffith’s mindset is rooted in a belief that you must transcend your morality to become something truly great.

Lelouch uses his Geass power to orchestrate a global rebellion.

His belief is that sacrificing his morality for the greater good is justified in achieving peace and happiness.

Demon Slayer, Frieran: Beyond Journey’s End, Nichijou.

Where Griffith approached this philosophy in a much eviler way, Lelouch managed to succeed without completely losing himself.

Johan Liebert from Monster is a character who is beyond just traditional nihilism.

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Eren Yeager flanked by two men.

Hero Killer Stain from My Hero Academia on a rooftop.

Izaya Orihara holding a knife in the Durarara! anime.

Father Pucci from Jojo Stone Ocean.

Pain from Naruto Shippuden staring with a blank expression on his face.

Zeke smoking a cigarette in Marley in Attack on Titan.

Griffith from the Berserk Anime wearing his armor.

Lelouch being killed at the hands of zero (himself) to give the world a chance to unite.

Light Yagami laughs as his identity as Kira is revealed in the Death Note anime.

Johan Liebert from Monster offering someone a drink.

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