Villains are an essential part of any story, roadblocks exist to challenge and improve the hero. In most cases Villains are cunning, cunning, and ruthless, able to outwit their opponents to achieve their goals. This is often shown in anime. And none more so than a female villain.

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These women are charming, complex, and downright terrifying. Controlling this room with their presence From mafia boss to deadly killer. Here are some of the best female villains in anime.
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Annie Leonhart
attack on titan
Annie Leonhart is the main villain in season 1 of Attack on Titan and is able to sneak into Paradis along with her companions Bertholdt and Reiner. Annie is originally from Marley. Sent to pick up the Founding Titan. And she joined the military police to do just that.
She later attacks the Survey Corps, using her Female Titan form to capture Eren. But in the end it failed in this matter. Even though you seem cold and distant But Annie was able to feel guilt and remorse. which she felt after she was forced to destroy Marco. which led to his death To help with this mission, her identity was eventually discovered. And when the walls closed in Instead of surrendering, Annie chooses to crystallize herself.
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Android 18
Dragon Ball Z
Originally a normal human named Lazuli, Android 18 fell into the hands of Dr. Gero and became a robot alongside her brother. Who became Android 17. She was created for the sole purpose of killing Goku and for the sole purpose of sowing chaos. and destruction (which she shares with her alternate self at one point)
Despite fighting Goku, Vegeta, and their allies multiple times, Android 18 turned the tide for Dr Gero and killed him instead. She fell in love with Krillin and eventually married him. The couple had a daughter, Marron Android 18, who with determination and determination convinced Krillin to join the Tournament of Power in order to improve the family's financial situation.
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Esdeath
Akame and Kill!
Brutal, sadistic, and unafraid to get her hands dirty, Esdeath rose to become a high-ranking general in service to the Empire. She combined Darwinism with a tee. They believe that only the strongest will survive. And it would be reasonable if the weak died. With this in mind, Esdeath committed a series of brutal atrocities against those considered to be rebels against the Empire.
Esdeath created and led the Jaeger clan. which is a special task force whose purpose is to eliminate opposition groups. Somewhere along the way, Esdeath made the strange decision that she wanted to experience falling in love. And does so by falling in love with the story's protagonist, Tatsumi. Even though Tatsumi fought for the Resistance But Esdeath remains loyal to the Empire. Choosing to kill Tatsumi so that no one could possess him.
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Balalaika
black lagoon
Practical and efficient, Russian-born Balalaika is a former Soviet soldier who commands the respect of her people. After being forced to demobilize Her people followed her and joined the Russian mafia known as the Moscow Hotel.

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Unsurprisingly, Balalaika's leadership qualities and ruthless nature helped her rise to the position of head of the group's Thai branch. Now settled in Roanapur along with her people. Balalaika has to deal with other criminal lords. And it works well with Lagoon Company. At the same time, we are doing everything we can to drive Hotel Moscow's operations in Thailand to new heights.
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passion
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
The second oldest homunculi and one of Lust's father's creations, the symbol bears her name. which aims to entice and fascinate She used her beauty and charm to achieve her goal of serving the Father. and is prone to the same bloodlust and violence as her fellow Homunculi.
Lust can expand and transform her fingers into Wolverine-like claws that can violently injure her enemies and tear through any substance. True loyalty to the Father. Desire is that person. de facto The cock of the rest of her siblings. assigned them tasks and made them work together, however, she was the first of the Homunculi to die, defeated and killed by Roy Mustang.
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Makima
chainsaw man
Makima from Chainsaw Man quickly established himself as someone you shouldn't skip. Head of the Public Safety Demon Hunter Bureau She was later revealed to be an ancient controlled demon. which has powerful mind control abilities Unusual strength and speed and many other overcoming abilities
Makima was raised by the government. Determined to free the world of all demons. and believes she can achieve that goal by gaining the power of the chainsaw man. Even though it looks cruel and cold But Makima shows that she longs for a warm family life. The latter seemed to come true after her death. Denji raised Nayuta, who is Makima's incarnation.
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Touka Himiko
My Hero Academia
One of the main villains of My Hero Academia, Toga Himiko, first joined the League of Villains because she wanted to make the world an easier place to live in. Although a teenage girl, Toga ran into trouble with the law after several murders. Determined to suck the blood of her victims.
Her fascination with blood is directly linked to her quirk, which allows her to change form after drinking the blood of her victims. Her powers allow her to easily infiltrate enemy territory. And after evolving the Quirk, it can use its strange personality. of the person you love Toga is an expert fighter. Knives are routinely used in combat and a blood transfusion machine is used to collect the blood of victims.
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Medusa Gorgon
Soul Eater
Medusa Gorgon, also known as the Snake Witch, is the main antagonist of the Soul Eater series. There are no redeeming qualities in Medusa, who is not above insulting and torturing her daughter Crona whenever she Failed to comply with her wishes.
Out of hatred for the present state of the world. Medusa is obsessed with completely destroying the world in order to get a fresh, clean slate. Medusa is a powerful, indomitable, and one of the greatest witches ever. Probably the most heartless female villain ever written.

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