Whether it's Ikki challenging the established order, Kaneki confronting his ghoul identity, or Souma navigating his culinary academy journey, these characters often bring depth and nuance to their respective stories.

In this article, we'll take a look at some of the best anime where MCs are hated by everyone. So, without further ado, let's get started.

10. Casshern Sins

Casshern Sins is a reboot of the classic 1970s anime “Casshan,” focusing on amnesia-stricken Casshern, who travels the wastelands of his world to learn about his past and his role in causing “The Ruin” that is slowly destroying thousands of humans and robots alike.

Through Casshern, the anime sees a slow introspection of isolation, death, and life as he tries to find answers in his place in this world. Whether Casshern should be hated or sympathized with is a common argument, however, the transformation this character underwent is contemplated in its own right.

9. Chivalry Of A Failed Knight

An underdog story following the generic magic school anime trope, Chivalry of a Failed Knight throws every clichéd element of its genre into the mix in a desperate attempt to stand out from the crowd. Surprisingly, it manages to do so with a flawless execution of the plot surrounding its central character, Ikki Kurogane.

Having no particular talent for magic, Ikki is labeled the weakest student at the prestigious Mage Knight Academy. Everyone despises him, calling him the "Knight of Failure," but this turns out to be mostly a negative trait, as Ikki eventually proves to be an incredibly powerful protagonist regardless.

8. Elfen Lied

Elfen Lied is a damn psychological horror anime which offers a gripping plot tangled with complicated relationships between the characters. The series centers on Lucy, a special breed of mutant human known as "Diclonius," who was born with a pair of horns and invisible telekinetic hands.

Armed with psychokinetic powers, Lucy is seen as a serious threat by her captors, who perform various inhumane scientific experiments to control her. Her monstrous strength and ability to create a torrent of bloodshed are the reason she is not only avoided, but also feared.

7. Blue Exorcist

The dark fantasy shonen series Blue Exorcist is about a troubled teenager who not only discovers the existence of "demons" in his world, but is actually the son of Satan himself. Thus, he decides to attend an exorcism school to strengthen himself and learn to control his demonic power.

Honestly, Rin Okumura doesn't seem like a bad person, but because he's related to Satan, everyone thinks badly of him. And they can't entirely blame him, as he often shows his impulsive side, which results in him risking other people's lives. Even so, Rin strives to become an Exorcist, despite his hellish origins.

6. Tokyo Ghoul

Tokyo Ghoul is one of Studio Pierrot's best dark shonen anime ever. The series not only features a well-written protagonist like Ken Kaneki, who was once a well-mannered student but eventually became the strongest being, but also doesn't shy away from exploring gore and brutality.

With a blend of grimy aesthetics, gripping action sequences, and metal tracks, the story follows Kaneki as he struggles to navigate his new life as a half-ghoul. Ridiculed by his cohorts and enemies for his unconventional state, Kaneki struggles to find a balance between the two worlds in which he exists.

5. Food Wars

Food Wars is unique thanks to its unique approach to cooking as a central theme, perfectly combining comedy, high school drama, and plenty of fan service. The show's narrative revolves around Souma Yukihara, an ambitious chef determined to reach the pinnacle of culinary prowess.

But you shouldn't brag about your dreams, right? Souma, however, declares that he wanted to become the best in the culinary field during high school, plummeting his image among his peers and becoming a target for other skilled and emerging chefs.

4. A Silent Voice

KyoAni's A Silent Voice is one of the critically acclaimed romantic anime films that deals with bullying and its repercussions on the people involved. The film follows high school student Shoya Ishida as he becomes a victim of bullying after bullying a deaf classmate named Shouko Nishimiya.

While Shoya wasn't the only person who bullied Shouko, he was ostracized by the same people who encouraged his bullying. As Shoya enters high school and continues to struggle with feelings of guilt and despair, he faces his insecurities head-on and strives to make amends for his past grievances.

3. Beastars

A show that transcends the logic of nature in the animal kingdom, Beastars embodies the story of a beast striving to be who he is, but facing his personal demons in an imperfect world. Despite his gentle nature, Legoshi faces prejudices about his supposed wolf nature.

While his herbivorous peers stay out of reach of his claws and fangs, the carnivores despise him for being too passive. Even though Legoshi tries to counter this by censoring himself and acting almost the opposite of what's expected of him, he's judged at every turn.

2. Rising Of The Shield Hero

Another typical isekai fantasy series, Shield Hero tells the story of Naofumi, who is initially summoned to a parallel world to serve as one of the four Cardinal Heroes. However, unlike the other heroes, who are granted powerful weapons and respect by the people, Naofumi is ridiculed and discriminated against.

Acting as the Shield Hero, considered the weakest of them all, he soon becomes a laughingstock for his lack of offensive skills and false accusations of sexual assault. Betrayed and manipulated in the new world, Naofumi eventually becomes cynical and forges his own path to glory.

1. Naruto

The success of the early 2000s martial arts anime Naruto is still celebrated with the same enthusiasm for its mysterious influence on children and adults alike. Produced by Studio Pierrot, the story follows Naruto Uzumaki's tireless journey to become Hokage and be recognized by his fellow villagers and friends.

As a die-hard fan of this series, fans can't forget the beginning of naruto, when he was despised and feared by everyone for bearing the seal of the nine-tailed demon fox on his body. Even as an innocent child, it took a long time for anyone other than Master Iruka to show affection for Naruto.

Which of the following anime where MCs are hated is your favorite? Feel free to comment and recommend any other anime like the ones listed above. Also, don't forget to share this article with your otaku friends.