From Rei Suwa’s ruthless professionalism to Toji Fushiguro’s intriguing personality, these compelling protagonists or antagonists have earned a lasting place in the hearts of anime enthusiasts. In today’s article, we’ll take a look at some of the best anime assassins. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

10. Rei Suwa – Buddy Daddies

Rei Suwa is a complex and interesting character in Buddy Daddies. She is a recluse at home, but a stylish assassin at work. Along with Kazuki, he is a seasoned assassin who displays a closed-off demeanor and barely speaks or makes eye contact.

Rei spends almost all of his free time playing video games, but when it comes to fighting and marksmanship skills, he's among the best in the industry. After all, he comes from an underworld family, and his parents trained him to be a talented assassin since he was a child.

9. Himura Kenshin – Rurouni Kenshin

Himura Kenshin easily ranks among the most powerful warriors and is one of the strongest assassins in anime. He is a living legend who made a name for himself during the Meiji Revolution for his surreal mastery of swordsmanship, capable of effortlessly cutting through steel.

Having inherited the "Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu" sword style, Kenshin's skills allowed him to become an elite assassin by the age of 14. He spent his time protecting others.

8. Risotto Nero – JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Risotto Nero began his life as an assassin when he killed a motorist as a teenager and soon set foot in the underworld. Introduced as the leader of Passione's rogue team, Risotto is a serious individual who makes decisive actions and calmly analyzes his opponent's moves before making a move.

Risotto's Stand “Metallica” allows him to use the dangerous magnetic abilities present in his own blood to manipulate the iron around him. His methodical approach to assassinations and tendency to quickly kill his targets before they can act makes him one of the most formidable anime assassins.

7. Yor Forger – Spy × Family

Considered one of the hottest female characters in anime, Yor works as an ordinary city hall employee but leads a secret life as an assassin with the codename “Princess Thorn.” Even though she may seem like an aloof person, she can pose a serious threat.

Befitting her position as an assassin, Yor is highly trained in combat and possesses monstrously superhuman physical abilities. She also has remarkably fast reflexes and is fast enough on foot to outrun a speeding car, however, she is a terrible cook!

6. Akame – Akame ga Kill

As a child, Akame was sold along with her sister Kurome to the empire by her parents. She later joined Gonzuki's assassin squad, known as the Elite Seven, and trained in combat and espionage to become one of the deadliest anime assassins of all time.

She eventually switched allegiance to the rebel group Night Raid and began fighting to overthrow the monarchy. Aided by a formidable Teigu, Akame puts on superhuman physical levels wielding a lethal katana that leaves incurable wounds upon cutting.

5. Hit – Dragon Ball

The legendary assassin of Universe 6 known by his nickname "Never-Miss Hit", Hit is a renowned warrior, having been chosen for his team in the Tournament of Destroyers and the Tournament of Power, being the strongest among them.

Hit is a stoic and composed assassin displaying zero to no emotion. Being an expert in his craft, he displays great confidence and courage in any challenge presented to him. His true strength lies in his killing techniques, as his effectiveness is greatly impaired when he refrains from doing so.

4. Gabimaru – Hell's Paradise

Notoriously known by his alias "Gabimaru the Hollow", Gabimaru is an elite shinobi assassin who spent his years mercilessly killing his targets and became feared by many. Being raised with no regard for human life led him to hone his talent for reckless assassination.

As a child, Gabimaru already possessed a raw talent that set him apart from the rest. His infamous reputation for killing his targets made him a cold-blooded monster to society, however, he wishes to leave his murderous ways behind once and for all.

3. Silva Zoldyck – Hunter × Hunter

Hailing from one of the most powerful anime families, Silva Zoldyck is a world-renowned assassin and head of the infamous Zoldyck family. Being trained in the art of killing from a young age, Silva is highly resistant to poisons and can tolerate electricity to high degrees.

As an extremely skilled Nen user and unarmed combatant, Silva is also capable of producing large spheres that possess destructive power. He has incredible strength, speed, and superhuman control over his body, earning him the title of one of the world's greatest assassins.

2. Toji Fushiguro – Jujutsu Kaisen

After leaving the clan, Toji despised jujutsu society and decided to take on the role of a mercenary assassin. He made a name for himself as one of the strongest characters in Jujutsu Kaisen and was able to defeat two of the formidable sorcerers – Gojo and Geto – in a matter of minutes.

He is also the only person who came closest to killing Gojo, who had all the cards up his sleeve when it came to jujutsu sorcery. Toji's ability to trick even the most prophesied sorcerers, no matter how strong or talented, made him worthy of being called "The Sorcerer Killer".

1. Itachi Uchiha – Naruto

The true hero of Konoha, Itachi never had it easy and his entire life was dedicated to the well-being of the village. After seeing the horrors of war as a child, he swore to create a world without violence, and in order to remain true to his resolve, he was forced to execute his fellow clansmen.

He later joined the Akatsuki and was soon labeled a traitor. Carrying the burden, Itachi set his brother on a relentless quest for revenge so that he could avenge his clan. From a young prodigy enlisted in the war to a would-be mass murderer and rebel, Itachi has come a long way in his gray life.

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