10 anime characters that I hate the most

10. Sakura Haruno (Early)

The criticism of early-series Naruto Sakura usually focuses on her perceived "uselessness" and her shallow obsession with Sasuke at the expense of her training and her teammate, Naruto. In the early episodes, she often sat on the sidelines while Naruto and Sasuke risked their lives. While she undergoes massive character development in Shippuden, becoming one of the strongest medical ninjas in the world, the "annoying" label from the early 2000s stuck with the character for years, fueled by her initial dismissive attitude toward Naruto’s loneliness.

9. Seryu Ubiquitous

Akame ga Kill! Seryu is a terrifying example of how "justice" can be twisted into psychopathy. Serving the Empire, she believes she is a hero, but her methods involve brutal torture and the murder of anyone she deems "evil." Her hypocrisy is what truly angers fans; she claims to serve the law while working for a genocidal regime. Her "justice" is entirely black-and-white, leaving no room for nuance, and her unsettling transformation from a seemingly sweet girl to a cyborg killing machine makes her one of the most disturbing villains in the show.

8. Gabi Braun

Attack on Titan Gabi’s hatred from the fandom was instantaneous following her killing of Sasha Blouse, one of the series' most beloved comic-relief characters. As a brainwashed child soldier from Marley, Gabi was designed to be a mirror to a young Eren Yeager, showing the cycle of hatred from the "other side." While her character arc eventually involves deep growth and the realization that the people on the island aren't devils, many fans found it difficult to move past her initial role as the antagonist who took away a piece of the show's heart.

7. Nina Einstein

Code Geass Nina is often criticized for her erratic and extreme reactions to trauma. After developing an unhealthy obsession with Princess Euphemia, her mental state becomes increasingly unstable. Her actions—which include xenophobic outbursts and the creation of a weapon of mass destruction (the FLEIJA)—caused the deaths of millions. While some viewers pity her mental breakdown, many find her character frustratingly inconsistent and her actions too destructive to forgive, especially when contrasted with the more calculated political players in the series.

6. Makoto Itou

School Days' Makoto is a rare example of a protagonist who is the most hated person in his own show. While School Days starts as a typical romance, Makoto quickly devolves into a manipulative, selfish, and emotionally abusive partner. He cheats on multiple girls without a shred of guilt, leading to a spiral of psychological trauma for everyone involved. His total lack of empathy and accountability led to one of the most famous—and grisly—endings in anime history, which many fans felt was the only appropriate conclusion for his behavior.

5. Nobuyuki Sugō

Sword Art Online Sugō, the primary antagonist of the Fairy Dance arc, is vilified for his predatory and cowardly nature. He didn't just hold 300 players hostage in a virtual world; he specifically targeted Asuna, subjecting her to psychological and physical harassment while she was trapped and helpless. Unlike the series' first villain, Akihiko Kayaba, who had a philosophical (if twisted) motivation, Sugō was purely motivated by greed and a disturbing obsession, making his eventual defeat one of the most satisfying yet uncomfortable moments in the series.

4. Mineta Minoru

Unlike My Hero Academia others on this list who are hated for their villainy, Mineta is despised for his personality. Designed as the "gag" pervert character common in older anime, his behavior often feels out of place and jarring in a modern setting. Many fans find his constant harassment of his female classmates to be more uncomfortable than funny, arguing that it detracts from the high-stakes heroism of the show. His inclusion in the prestigious Class 1-A is frequently a point of contention among viewers who feel more deserving characters were sidelined.

3. Danzo Shimura

While characters in Naruto Shippuden like Madara or Itachi are often viewed with nuance, Danzo is frequently cited as the "true" villain of the Hidden Leaf. His brand of "extreme patriotism" led him to commit countless atrocities, most notably orchestrating the Uchiha clan massacre and leaking information that led to the death of Yahiko. Danzo’s power-hungry nature was hidden behind a facade of village security, yet his actions almost always resulted in more chaos and pain for the Shinobi world. Fans despise him because he represents the dark, bureaucratic corruption that poisoned the heroism of the series.

2. Malty S. Melromarc

The Rising of the Shield Hero Malty, also known as Myne, is the primary catalyst for the protagonist Naofumi’s suffering. Her infamy is built on a foundation of manipulation; she falsely accuses Naofumi of a heinous crime, stripping him of his reputation and resources in a foreign land. What makes her so effective as a villain is her lack of any "tragic backstory" or redeeming qualities. She is a master of deception who takes genuine pleasure in the destruction of others' lives, making her the ultimate character fans love to hate.

1. Shou Tucker

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Shou Tucker holds a unique position as one of the most universally loathed characters in fiction, despite appearing in only a few episodes. Known as the "Sewing-Life Alchemist," his infamy comes from the cold-blooded betrayal of his own family to maintain his state certification. By transmuting his young daughter, Nina, and their dog, Alexander, into a vocal but suffering chimera, he shattered the hearts of viewers. Unlike many villains who seek world domination, Tucker’s crime was intimate, domestic, and devoid of any remorse, making him a symbol of scientific ethics gone horrifyingly wrong.