Many of these villains have a sinister charm that makes it hard not to like them completely. Even more of them also have creative designs that audiences love to cosplay as. Although the evildoers commit heinous crimes, many viewers find them so engaging that the villains become fan favorites.

10. Sousuke Aizen (Bleach)

Sousuke Aizen is hard to completely hate due to his charming appearance and the fact that he was often on the good side. As the former captain of the 5th Division, Aizen appeared to be kind and gentle. He addressed his subordinates in a very informal manner and never seemed to get overly emotional. All of this served to make him approachable.

Unfortunately, this is far from the case. Aizen cleverly crafted his “nice guy” persona to catch everyone off guard. In reality, he is a skilled manipulator who rules his minions through intimidation. It is unfortunate that Aizen was turned into a villain, as many fans were dazzled by his false persona.

9. Scar (Fullmetal Alchemist)

Scar is an Ishvalan bent on dispatching any Amestrian State Alchemist he encounters. He is indiscriminate and relentless in his rage, but many fans still sympathize with him due to his tragic past.

During the Ishval War, Scar's family was unceremoniously slaughtered by an evil State Alchemist named Solf J. Kimblee. Scar lost both of his arms in the attack. Because of how brutal Kimblee's attack was, many fans feel that Scar is more or less justified in his revenge. Although he eventually becomes a quasi-ally of the Amestrians, Scar's plan is still a controversial retaliation scheme.

8. DIO Brando (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)

DIO Brando is one of the most charismatic villains in anime. His over-the-top design and refusal to die make him a compelling antagonist that audiences love to hate. Not to mention his incredible Stand “The World” which is nearly unstoppable.

While DIO is likable for his villainous brilliance, his crimes are too numerous to be forgotten. Not only did he kill his supposed best friend, Jonathan Joestar, but DIO made it his mission to end the Joestar bloodline forever. DIO is a villain who doesn't know how to let go of his treacherous ways, but fans love his trademark evil regardless.

7. Light Yagami (Death Note)

Light Yagami was a normal, intelligent student at first, but he soon becomes a killer thanks to a mysterious Death Note. The way he evolves from simply writing names in the Death Note to creating more elaborate plans for his vigilantism is incredibly intriguing, but it doesn't excuse his actions.

Light is often praised as one of the best-written anime protagonists, but there's no doubt that he's Death Note's true villain. Although he unfortunately lets his arrogance get the better of him in the end, fans still love Light's descent into darkness throughout the show.

6. Muzan Kibitsuji (Demon Slayer)

Muzan Kibutsuji is not only a human-eating demon, but also the King of Demons. Although he does not meddle in human affairs often, he retaliates when he feels threatened. Not even his twelve Kisaki are safe when Kitbutsuji is on a warpath.

Kibutsuji's incredible power and ability to shapeshift have captured the attention of fans. He is a ruthless and petty villain who is afraid of losing even the slightest bit of control. Unlike many antagonists, Kibutsuji has a lot to lose and will do anything or kill anyone to maintain his power.

5. Junko Enoshima (Danganronpa)

Junko Enoshima loves despair, almost as much as her fans love her. Junko's cute, punkish design makes it easy for the audience to like her, but Junko is also responsible for Ultimate Despair taking over her world.

Junko begins her quest for despair by convincing a class of high school students to kill themselves, filming it, and then showing it to others to brainwash them into her cause. She creates such chaos that the only way the heroes can think of to fix it is to defeat her memory and virtually deprogram her followers. Junko is a completely chaotic villain, but viewers can't get enough of her style and dastardly plans.

4. Hisoka Morow (Hunter x Hunter)

Hisoka Morow is an incredibly disturbing villain from Hunter x Hunter. Not only is his clown-like appearance off-putting to many audiences, but he has an uncomfortable obsession with Gon Freecs and Killua Zoldyck and their power. However, many fans still find him intriguing.

Hisoka's best qualities include his self-awareness of his limits and the strength of his convictions. Hisoka is also sometimes allied with Gon and Killua. Unfortunately, it's still hard to ignore his many transgressions. Not only does Hisoka act questionably towards the two young heroes, but he's also a serial killer, killing people he deems unworthy. Regardless, Hisoka still has a lot of fans who love to cosplay as him at anime conventions.

3. Eren Yeager (Attack on Titan)

Eren Yeager is one of the most divisive anime characters. Although he starts out as a hero in Attack on Titan, Eren eventually becomes the same monster he grew up hating. Many viewers praise his personality change as a great writing decision, while others can't get past Eren inciting genocide.

Regardless of which side people take, there's no denying that Eren has become the villain. His plan to wipe out humanity (including many of the people of Paradis) is deeply flawed. Even so, Eren's plan is so drastic that the stunned horror of it compels fans and leaves them with goosebumps every time they witness it.

2. Suguru Geto (Jujutsu no Kaise)

Suguru Geto used to be a promising Jujustu sorcerer. He believed that sorcerers existed to protect others, but he also believed that sorcerers were righteous for doing so. Unfortunately, his ideology changed the more losses he experienced. Geto eventually became a murderous villain who sought to wipe out any human who was not a sorcerer.

Considering how many people he has killed, it is surprising that so many people love Geto's character. While most people enjoy Geto's friendship with the indomitable Satoru Gojo, others cannot tolerate his current ideals. As Geto's story unfolds, audiences still find him a fascinating character despite his many crimes.

1. Dabi (Boku no Hero Academia)

Most fans were already in on Dabi's secret in My Hero Academia season 6, but it didn't take away from the spectacle of his revelation that he's Todoroki's missing brother. Dabi's flair for drama and ruthless personality solidified him as a fan-favorite villain.

Unfortunately, since Dabi is one of the more interesting villains, audiences tend to forget about his past transgressions as a serial killer. With that in mind (plus Dabi's attack on Hawks, his father, and younger brother), it's hard to fully love Dabi's character. However, many audiences can't get enough of how Dabi chose to act out his family grudge in the most public way possible.