Anime villains are perhaps the most iconic characters in fiction. They are a major threat to the world and must be stopped at all costs. Sometimes stories will follow heroes, while other times they will follow villains on their quest for world domination.
However, there are always secondary villains that pose additional challenges to those on the side of good. Sometimes they may have personal struggles that complicate them. While sometimes they were just there to observe the chaos, their presence created an aura of destruction. Here are eight of the best secondary villains in anime.
8 Riwuk
A villain who watches the chaos for fun.
DEATH NOTE reverses the viewing experience by focusing on the story's villain. Meanwhile, Light Yagami pretends to be a hero who works hard to defeat Kira. He controls the investigation from within. However, Ryuk is still a force of evil despite barely helping Light in his actions.
Ryuk might be friendly with Light. But Ryu's actions were selfish. He allowed Light to retain the Death Note's power. and are willing to write fake rules that impede investigations. But he never did so out of any love. He is the power that made all of the events of the Death Note possible. Even if he isn't the main villain that needs to be defeated.
7 Wammu
The Most Honorable Jojo Villain
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure's second set of villains introduces the powerful Pillarmen. These creatures come from the ancient past and plan to conquer the sun. Although Kars was the last villain Joseph had to face. But his right hand shows a little more complexity.
Wammu may have been an enemy for Joseph to fight. But he did it honorably. He gave Joseph time to practice in order to beat him the best he could. He also acknowledged Caesar's strength and bravery without interfering in his last-ditch effort to secure the ring containing the antidote. This act prevented Caesar from dying in vain and gave him an honorable death. which even Joseph accepted
6 Team Rocket
From the main villain to the annoying one.
When the Rocket trio was first introduced They serve as the greatest enemies Ash Ketchum must face on his journey. They are still famous and even require posters all over Kanto. As Ash's adventures continue They gradually became secondary villains, although Ash confronted them in almost every episode.
There's always an overarching threat, whether it's Team Flare nearly destroying civilization, the Ultra Beasts invading Alola, or even Giovanni, who mostly keeps the trio away from their really important missions. In the film, they also function as antagonists. of B Plot or even temporary alliances as well Regardless, they are impossible not to love.
5 Greed
Find satisfaction in relationships
Greed is a stunning secondary villain in Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood. He's both charming and stubborn. True to his namesake, even though Greed started out as a villain. But his personality doesn't make him a good henchman like other Homunculi.
After reuniting with Ling, Greed gradually became an important anti-hero. Let there be more to his character than his quest for power and immortality. He is also one of the few Homunculi to be properly exported, as his actions make him more connected to the people around him. He died with the satisfaction of knowing he had truly gotten what he wanted deep inside.
4 vegetable
When the villain reluctantly joins forces with the heroes.
Vegeta may be the main villain of the Saiyan arc. But when Krillin, Bulma, and Gohan travel to Namek. Vegeta becomes a secondary villain who goes rogue. He battles Freeza's elite warriors in an attempt to steal his former master's chance at immortality.
He reluctantly teams up with Gohan and Krillin to save the Namekian Dragon Balls, but does so with the aim of making his wish come true and competing with the new Goku. Prevent freezers from being fully compiled. This rogue action resulted in the village not being brought back due to the specific desire for restoration.
3 Kagura
Evil that stops the heart
Inuyasha has many complicated situations. Since the love that was lost to family relationships that are rocky and villains who have deep motivations for doing what they do. Kagura is a fan-favorite character who serves as a side villain due to her status as one of Naraku's avatars.
What you really want is free will But Naraku imprisoned his heart. Although this sounds romantic, But this is not so. Because he threatened to strangle her heart until she died. Despite her defiance, she was eventually freed. However, this battle and its results make her one of the greatest secondary villains of all time.
2 Touka
products of society
Touka is a charming villain in the My Hero Academia universe. related to blood But it manifests itself in an obnoxious way. However, it is later explored that this strange behavior How can she be used boldly? If society allows you to do so
Every villain in My Hero Academia has some reason why they are the way they are. While some people truly want to rule the world. But some people are evil because society pushes them away from higher paths. It is this pressure that makes Toga what she is. When she finds comfort in people who understand her
1 Aura
It was an instant hit in two episodes.
The anime Frieren takes the time to explore the complexities of long life, as its greatest villains are already defeated before the story begins. However, that doesn't mean there aren't any remnants left. After her initial defeat, Aura returned to wage war on humanity as one of the Seven Sages of Destruction.
This is when Free Ren appeared. and saying a few words could get her banned from the server. And the problem resolved itself. Aura doesn't stay in the series very long. But her enduring presence in the fandom and the way Freeren handled her helped elevate her position in pop culture.