Updated November 28, 2022 by Ernie
We’ve known some of the vilest antagonists ever since we got ourselves involved in the world of anime. However, there are some anime antagonists that we can’t help but fall for no matter how vile or evil they are. Why? Because they’re too handsome for us to hate!
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We’re going to be talking about some of the most handsome and attractive antagonists in the history of anime. Are you guys excited? Let’s get started!
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Most Handsome Anime Villains
35. Cusack (Seven Deadly Sins)
| Title | Seven Deadly Sins |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Studios | A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | 2012 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Cusack is Zeldris’ former master and one of the strongest Demons of the Demon Clan. He’s a muscular and tall man which automatically makes him attractive. He has long braided-hair tied into a ponytail. He also has a moustache with a goatee. Cusack is confident about his strength and abilities. He’s extremely loyal to the Demon Clan and especially to Zeldris. However, he sometimes points out flaws in the Demon Clan system. He’s not afraid of speaking up his mind and is not afraid of anyone. When it comes to combat, he’s not an easy opponent. He works independently and takes out most of his opponents all by himself and pretty quickly.
34. Ladd Russo (Baccano!)
| Title | Baccano! |
| Genre | Action, Comedy |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Brian’ | Brian’s Base |
| Premiered | 2007 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Ladd Russo is a hitman associated with the Russo family. He has an attractive pair of blue eyes. He’s also fairly tall. His silver-blonde hair is what we all fell for. But he’s a true sadist. He is obsessed with killing and finds it extremely fun. He doesn’t care about anyone and lives his life the way he wants. He’s shown to be overly dramatic about his emotions. It’s like he’s trying to make the whole world see his over-dramatic outbursts. He seems like a crazy man to others but he’s very intelligent. He never plans his killings but is able to take out his victims perfectly.
33. Vicious (Cowboy Bebop)
| Title | Cowboy Bebop |
| Genre | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Studios | Sunrise |
| Premiered | 1998 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Vicious is a member of the Red Dragon Syndicate. He’s tall and thin with silver hair that are untamed. He’s cold, ruthless and cruel. He believes in working alone rather than in groups. He doesn’t like talking unnecessarily and with people he doesn’t know about. He will achieve his goal by hook or crook. He doesn’t care about how vile his ways are. He respects no traditions. He remains serious all the time and we haven’t seen him smiling throughout the series, except for his typical sadistic smile.
32. Joker (Fire Force)
| Title | Fire Force |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Studios | David Production |
| Premiered | 2019 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Joker is affiliated with an assassin group named Holy Sol’s Shadow. He’s a tall man with long black hair. He’s quite well-dressed for a drifter. He likes to stay behind the scenes while he works to achieve what he wants. He was against the unjust nature of the world ever since he was a child. He was obsessed with unravelling the truth and was aware that he must become stronger in order to do that. He was great at making crafty schemes and didn’t care if innocent people got involved in it as well. He also used other people for his own interests.
31. Tsukasa Shisho (Dr. Stone)
| Title | Dr. Stone |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Studios | TMS Entertainment |
| Premiered | 2019 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Tsukasa is a bad guy turned good guy. We loved him either way, to be honest. He’s tall and muscular and has long brown hair. He has a few stone markings on his face that make him look badass. He’s aggressive but knows when to be careful. He has pessimistic views about humanity but other than that, he’s a kind and compassionate guy. According to him, he’s a self-absorbed guy who doesn’t care about anyone but himself. However, he does care deeply for those he considers close to him. For example, his own sister. He doesn’t care if he’s breaking or destroying things. He must show his aggression.
30. Tetta Kisaki (Tokyo Revengers)
| Title | Tokyo Revengers |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Studios | LIDENFILMS |
| Premiered | 2021 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
We’re in awe whenever we think about how Tetta Kisaki’s mind works. He’s not very tall but has a pair of blue eyes and has dark skin which makes him quite attractive. He has dyed his hair blonde and wears glasses. While he’s in the shadow, he’s the mastermind behind all the troubles initially in the series. His manipulative nature makes others listen to him without even doubting him. He has a massive ego and doesn’t hesitate to kill Hinata when she turns him down. And like always, he was not involved in it directly. He always used others to do the dirty work for him while he stayed behind the scenes.
29. Mahito (Jujutsu Kaisen)
| Title | Jujutsu Kaisen |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Studios | MAPPA |
| Premiered | 2020 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Mahito is probably one of the most hated villains but his looks do melt us at times. He has long gray hair and is quite muscular. His face also has some markings. His whole body has stitch marks all across his body. Mahito has the audacity to think about replacing all humans with cursed spirits. He appears to be immature, sadistic and cruel. He targets people’s weaknesses and provokes them. He also loves toying with their emotions. You have to be the lowest of the low in order to do that and Mahito truly is the lowest of the low (Not in terms of looks though).
28. Johan Liebert (Monster)
| Title | Monster |
| Genre | Drama |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 74 |
| Studios | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2004 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Johan Liebert is the main antagonist of the series and is the elder brother of Nina Fortner. He’s tall, thin and blonde. He has attractive features that make others fall for him. He appears to be a well-mannered, good-natured and charismatic guy. However, in reality, he’s cold and cruel. He puts up a facade of a nice guy because he wants to build relations with different people and have as many people on his side as he can. He tortures his victims and destroys them completely. He also uses his charm to make people do the diary world for him.
27. Kira Yoshikage (JJBA: Diamond is Unbreakable)
| Title | JJBA Diamond Is Unbreakable |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 39 |
| Studios | David Production |
| Premiered | 2016 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Kira Yoshikage is a serial killer and you guys know how attractive and charming serial killers are. Kira has blonde wavy hair and wears a businessman suit. He’s smart, tall and attractive. What Kira wants the most in the world is a life full of peace and quiet. He doesn’t want to socialize with anyone and wants to live his everyday life following the routine he made for himself. He hates unnecessary attention and believes he should eliminate those by all means who know about his real identity. He’s a cold and calculated guy who will kill anyone who comes in his way.
26. Izaya Orihara (Durarara)
| Title | Durarara |
| Genre | Action, Mystery |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 175 |
| Studios | Brian’s Base |
| Premiered | 2010 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Izaya Orihara gives off the bad boy vibes. Well, he is one. He is smart and fragile-looking, has brown eyes and black short hair. His brown coat with fur lining looks great on him. Izaya has a twisted nature. He loves looking at people’s expressions after putting them in chaotic situations. He’s cunning and manipulative. He also has this charm that makes him irresistible.However, he can not have long lasting relationships with others because of his manipulative nature. He loves when there’s a conflict going on but will never be a part of any conflicted situation himself. When it comes to strength, this guy is unbeatable and is considered the strongest man in Ikebukuro.
25. Makoto Hanamiya (Kuroko no Basketball)
| Title | Kuroko’s Basketball |
| Genre | Sports |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Studios | Production I.G |
| Premiered | 2012 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Makoto Hanamiya is the captain of the Kirisaki Daiichi High in Kuroko no Basket. He’s a very tall and plae guy who has an arrogant smile on his face all the time. He’s also one of the “Uncrowned Kings”. Makoto is a genius. He has fooled many people by making them think of him as a dumb sports player who knows nothing but playing his favorite sport. He’s a cruel guy and is not honest with others. He uses others for his own benefit as well. He has also mentioned that he enjoys the suffering of others. That’s how twisted and sadistic he is.
24. Adam (Sk8 the Infinity)
| Title | Sk8 the Infinity |
| Genre | Sports |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Studios | Bones |
| Premiered | 2021 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Adam is a politician as well as an “S” Skateboarder from Sk8 the Infinity. Adam is a tall and pale guy with azure hair that are styled impressively. He loves wearing fancy and over-the-top outfit while skating. He’s a ruthless and confident guy who doesn’t care if others are getting physically hurt by him. He has a habit of provoking others and loves showing off as well. He looks down on other skaters and disrespects them as well. He doesn’t care about his past relationships and treats his old friends harshly. He’s also quite egotistical and can’t see anybody surpassing him.
23. Askeladd (Vinland Saga)
| Title | Vinland Saga |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Studios | Wit Studio |
| Premiered | 2019 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Askeladd is a leader of a band of Vikings. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. He has thick eyebrows, a goatee and very attractive facial features. He’s a charismatic man who can manipulate others into doing what he wants. He’s an excellent fighter and has amazing sword skills. The one thing that makes him absolutely formidable is his high-functioning brain. He’s able to strategize perfectly and that’s why he’s feared by all. He thinks and plans everything ahead. He also uses underhanded methods to reach his goals.
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22. Reiner(Attack on Titan)
| Title | Attack on Titan |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 86 |
| Studios | Wit Studio |
| Premiered | 2013 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Despite being a villain, Reiner has our heart. His face structure is extrremely attractive. He has a pair of hazel eyes and blonde hair. He’s also quite fit and smart. He’s a serious and reserved man and nobody can figure out what’s going on inside his mind. He used to be meek as a child but became quite assertive later in the series. He built up a fake personality of someone who is loyal, passionate and honest. But in reality, he despised the Eldians and had no sympathy for them. He lived a double life and that took a toll on him.
21. Lelouch Lamperouge (Code Geass)
| Title | Code Geass |
| Genre | Action |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Studios | Sunrise |
| Premiered | 2006 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Lelouch is the antagonist AND the protagonist of Code Geass. He is thin and very attractive. His eyes are violet and hair is black. He appears to be calm, collected and polite. However, he’s burning from rage from the inside. His charisma is what was able to gain others’ trust. While battling, Lelouch is cold and calculated. He’s absolutely ruthless in battle and takes no pity on his opponents.
20. Geten (My Hero Academia)
| Title | My Hero Academia |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 113 |
| Studios | Bones |
| Premiered | 2016 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Geten is a pretty attractive villain from My Hero Academia in our opinion. He has white hair and his eyebrows and lashes are white as well. He’s covered in a blue perka and that’s why don’t know how his body looks like. He is a member of the Meta Liberation Army and extremely loyal to Re-Destro and his cause. He highly respects Re-Destro because it was Re-Destro who granted Geten his powers. He defends Re-Destro all the time and wants to help him as much as he can. He gets aggressive whenever someone is trying to attack Re-Destro. Other than that, Geten is extremely proud of his powers.
19. Dabi (My Hero Academia)
| Title | My Hero Academia |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 113 |
| Studios | Bones |
| Premiered | 2016 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Dabi is one of the major antagonists in My Hero Academia. He’s a tall and lanky guy and I’m pretty sure he’s most girls’ type out there. Dabi used to be a good-natured, energetic and cheerful boy when he was a child. However, his father’s ill treatment made him go evil. He became a villain. As a villain, Dabi is cruel and ruthless. He won’t hesitate killing anyone who comes in between his goals.
18. Gilgamesh (Fate/Stay Night)
| Title | Fate/Stay Night |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Studios | Studio Deen |
| Premiered | 2006 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Gilgamesh’s visuals are unreal. He had everything he needed right from the beginning. Why? Because he put himself before his nation. He has muscular body with golden hair that look like they’re blazing. He believes in treating good and evil equally. He loves acquiring different treasures and protecting them. If somebody is in his way of having fun, he exterminates them right away.
17. Zenon Zogratris (Black Clover)
| Title | Black Clover |
| Genre | Comedy, Action |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 170 |
| Studios | Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2017 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Zenon Zogratis is one of the members of the Dark Triad of the Spade Kingdom. He’s tall, pale and has messy black hair. He’s cold and reserved. He doesn’t like talking unnecessarily. Zogratis tends to settle disputes by using force instead of talking. He believes in power over emotions. Zogratis also keeps his fights short unlike his other comrades.
16. Muzan Kibutsuji (Demon Slayer)
| Title | Demon Slayer |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Studios | ufotable |
| Premiered | 2019 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Muzan Kibutsuji is a cold and ruthless Demon from Demon Slayer. Muzan has many appearances throughout the series but his most iconic one is his “Michael Jackson” look. He has wavy hair and wears a hat. His eyes are red and very attractive. He’s extremely charming and possesses exceptional intelligence. He is selfish and vain. Muzan takes no mercy on killing humans. He doesn’t even spare children. He doesn’t treat his subordinates well. Muzan also has a massive ego and tends to look down upon everyone.
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15. Hisoka (Hunter x Hunter)
| Title | Hunter x Hunter |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 148 |
| Studios | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2011 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Hisoka is one of the most popular antagonists out there. He’s tall, has very light skin and has red hair color. He’s self-absorbed, selfish and a free spirit. He does everything he wants and nobody can stop him. He is obsessed with fighting and defeating powerful opponents. He’s sadistic as well as masochistic. Hisoka truly is the evilest of the evil.
14. Shogo Makishima (Psycho-Pass)
| Title | Psycho Pass |
| Genre | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 22 |
| Studios | Production I.G |
| Premiered | 2012 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Though Shogo Makishima appears to be a humanist, he’s a dark one. He’s tall, pale and has silver hair. He loves watching the worst aspects of humans and making them suffer. Like most of the antagonists, he has a certain charisma that allows him to manipulate people. He’s not above using underhanded methods in order to get what he wants. He doesn’t like the fact that humans are depending on the Sibyl System. He wants humans to get rid of that system and be able to make their decisions themselves, which is actually not bad to be honest.
13. Sesshomaru (Inuyasha)
| Title | Inuyasha |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 167 |
| Studios | Sunrise |
| Premiered | 2000 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Sesshomaru is the evil half-brother of Inuyasha. He’s extremely handsome with long silver hair and golden eyes. He was not interested in increasing his powers through the Shikon Jewel. He considered depending on the jewel to be weak and pathetic. He’s shown to be calm and composed all the time. He was also proud of his lineage. Sesshomaru was cold and indifferent. He didn’t care about anything or anyone. However, after coming across Inuyasha, he started to change slowly.
12. Tagasuki Shinsuke (Gintama)
| Title | Gintama |
| Genre | Action, Comedy |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 21 |
| Studios | Sunrise |
| Premiered | 2011 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Tagasuki Shinsuke is an antagonist from the anime Gintama. He’s tall and has purple hair. Half of his face is covered in bandage. He has a very twisted goal; to destroy the world. He’s quite passionate about his goal. That itself is pretty scary. He has a charisma that makes people follow him blindly. His soldiers respect him a lot and follow whatever he says. He is motivated by the anger that he has in him. Tagasuki is shown to be reserved and observant. He doesn’t like speaking unnecessarily and keeps everything to himself. He also gives off a mysterious vibe.
11. William James Moriarity (Moriarty the Patriot)
| Title | Moriarity the Patriot |
| Genre | Mystery |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 11 |
| Studios | Production I.G |
| Premiered | 2020 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
William is a true genius. His brain just baffles us. He is plae, has blonde hair and is tall. He’s knowledgeable about quite a lot of things. When he was a child, he used to leave adults speechless because of his exceptional intelligence. He had been fond of reading books ever since he was a child. As he grew up, he became a true gentleman. However, he had been hiding his cold and calculating personality beneath his gentlemanly demeanor. His charisma makes him influence a lot of people and keep them on his side.
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10. Garou (One Punch Man)
| Title | One Punch Man |
| Genre | Action, Comedy |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Studios | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2015 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Garou is hands down irresistible. He is a muscular man with silver hair and very attractive facial features. He’s proud, cold and aggressive. Garou wants all the heroes to be eliminated. He doesn’t like being insulted and will attack anyone who tries to insult him. He likes being alone and not involving himself with other villains. Though he’s absolutely brutal towards adults, he has a soft spot for children.
9. Itachi Uchiha (Naruto)
| Title | Naruto |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 500 |
| Studios | Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2007 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Itachi is one of the most popular villains in the world of anime. He’s tall, fair and fit. He looks very similar to Sasuke. He had always been calm and insightful. He had achieved a lot from a very young age. But he never let it get to his head. When he grew up, he became a pacifist, not wanting to fight without any cause. After the Uchiha Clan Downfall, he changed a lot. He became violent and cruel, wanting to kill anyone who tried to stop him from achieving his goal.
8. Chrollo Lucifer (Hunter x Hunter)
| Title | Hunter x Hunter |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 148 |
| Studios | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2011 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Chrollo is smart, calm and intelligent. He is tall, pale and has a cross shaped mark on his forehead. His attractive facial features are what we all fell for.He possesses every quality of a perfect antagonist. He has natural leadership skills that make other people follow him without questioning him. When it comes to fighting. Chrollo is pretty confident about his powers and skills. There’s nothing in this world that could shake him. He will always be calm under stressful situations.
7. Griffith (Berserk)
| Title | Berserk |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Studios | OLM |
| Premiered | 1997 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Griffith is one of the most twisted antagonists in the history of anime.He’s pale and has long wavy silver hair. He has a pair of very extremely attractive and enchanting blue eyes. He appeared to be a nice guy at first but turned out to be extremely vile later. He toyed with the emotions of his friends, used them and tortured them as well. He’s highly secretive and doesn’t tell his plans to anyone. No one can tell what’s going on inside his mind. He became cruel and cold by the end of the series and made his loved ones suffer a lot.
6. Grimmjow (Bleach)
| Title | Bleach |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 366 |
| Studios | Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2004 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Grimmjow is an Arrancar and a powerful villain from Bleach. He’s tall, muscular and has a constant arrogant grin on his handsome face. He appears to be a carefree and laid-back individual. However, he’s also pretty violent and aggressive. He has a nasty temper and will use force when annoyed. He doesn’t respect anyone but Aizen. He’s not afraid to speak his mind and does not bow in front of any authority.
5. Light Yagami (Death Note)
| Title | Death Note |
| Genre | Mystery |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 37 |
| Studios | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2006 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Light Yagami is one of the smartest antagonists in the history of anime. He has brown eyes and light brown hair. He’s also tall and fit. He has made this fake personality of a perfect student who is also polite and friendly. As it turns out, he’s cold, calculated and cruel under his nice-guy persona. He first used the Death Note for a good causebut he started exploiting his power in order to kill the innocent people as well.
4. Dio Brando (JJBA Stardust Crusaders)
| Title | JJBA Stardust Crusaders |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Studios | David Production |
| Premiered | 2014 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Dio is ruthless, cold yet charismatic. He has rough blonde hair and his eye color changes throughout the series along with his appearance. It’s because of his charisma that he’s able to turn a bunch of people against the Joestar family and make them into blood-thirsty villains. He’s extremely tenacious and refuses to give up no matter what. He has been haunting the Joestar family for decades. His rotten personality stems from the ill-treatment he received from his father. He didn’t care about anyone but himself. He even killed his father and felt no remorse.
3. Ryomen Sukuna (Jujutsu Kaisen)
| Title | Jujutsu Kaisen |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Studios | MAPPA |
| Premiered | 2020 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Ryomen Sukuna is a powerful villain from Jujutsu Kaisen. Ryomen Sukuna is Itadori but ripped and more attractive. He has markings on his face as well. He’s selfish and laid-back. Even though he has taken over the body of Itadori, he doesn’t get attached to him. He’s shown to be absolutely ruthless to those who annoy him in any way. Despite him being an awful demon, we still love him.
2. Sosuke Aizen (Bleach)
| Title | Bleach |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 366 |
| Studios | Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2004 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Aizen looks like a pure gentleman with mild features and brown hair. He shows himself to be a polite gentleman but in reality, he’s a ruthless and cold guy. He’s a calculated guy who thinks things ahead and nobody can outsmart him. He is never shocked and stays calm no matter what. His subordinates respect and fear him at the same time because he gives off an intimidating aura.
1. Eren Jaeger (Attack on Titan)
| Title | Attack on Titan |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 86 |
| Studios | Wit Studio |
| Premiered | 2013 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Eren Jaeger started off as a hero but became a villain by the end of the series. When he became a villain, he tied his long brown hair into a ponytail. He was cheerful and energetic as a child and was highly protective of his loved ones. The death of his mother at the hands of the Titans is what fueled his anger and made him join the Survey Corps. But by the end of the series, he was willing to destroy everything beyond the walls. He stopped listening to his friends and made them suffer a lot.
Conclusion
Phew! This list had some really handsome bad boys that we can’t help but fall in love with. Comment down below your favorite anime antagonist and let us know. We’ll come back with more recommendation blogs like this. See you in the next one!
