Anime thrives on the larger-than-life, and ridiculous villain plans are an extension of this narrative freedom.

Anime villains aren’t always meant to be hated. Sometimes, their pain, ideals, and resolve make them impossible not to root ...

Frieza is anime’s most legendary villain, terrorizing the Dragon Ball universe for his merciless strength. But in the larger universe of anime, some villains are so powerful that it would be child’s ...

In anime, great antagonists are not simply obstacles to be vanquished. They embody world views equivalent to the heroes’, and set the stakes for the entire series. They create tension and emotional ...