From Rei Suwa's ruthless professionalism to Toji Fushiguro's intriguing personality, these compelling protagonists and 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's a recluse at home, but a stylish assassin at work. Along with Kazuki, he's a seasoned assassin who displays a withdrawn demeanor and barely speaks or makes eye contact.

Rei spends practically all his free time playing video games, but when it comes to fighting skills and marksmanship, he's among the best in the industry. After all, he belongs to an underworld family, and his parents trained him as a talented assassin from a young age.

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 his name during the Meiji Revolution for his surreal mastery of swordsmanship, capable of cutting through steel effortlessly.

Having inherited the "Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu" sword style, Kenshin's skills allowed him to become an elite assassin by the age of 14. while 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 entered the underworld. Presented as the leader of Passione's rogue team, Risotto is a serious individual who takes decisive action 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 make 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 a regular city hall employee but leads a secret life as an assassin codenamed "Princess Thorn." Even though she appears aloof, 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 quick 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 to the empire by her parents along with her sister Kurome. 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 allegiances to the rebel group Night Raid and began fighting to overthrow the monarchy. Aided by a formidable Teigu, Akame reaches superhuman physical heights, wielding a lethal katana that leaves incurable wounds upon cutting.

5. Hit – Dragon Ball

The legendary assassin from 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 little to no emotion. 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

Famously known by his alias "Gabimaru the Hollow," Gabimaru is an elite shinobi assassin who spent his years ruthlessly killing his targets and became feared by many. Being raised without regard for human life led him to hone his talent for reckless murder.

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

3. Silva Zoldyck – Hunter × Hunter

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

As an extremely skilled Nen user and unarmed combatant, Silva is also capable of producing large spheres of destructive power. He possesses 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 established a reputation as one of the strongest characters in Jujutsu Kaisen, defeating two of the formidable sorcerers—Gojo and Geto—in a matter of minutes.

He's 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 outwit even the most prophesized sorcerers, no matter how strong or talented, earned him the nickname "The Sorcerer Killer."

1. Itachi Uchiha – Naruto

Konoha's true hero, Itachi never had it easy, and his entire life was dedicated to the village's well-being. After witnessing the horrors of war as a child, he vowed to create a world free from violence, and to remain true to his resolve, he was forced to execute his fellow clansmen.

He later joined the Akatsuki and was soon branded a traitor. Bearing the burden, Itachi sent his brother on a relentless quest for revenge so 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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