Fan poll reveals the 10 best anime villains

When it comes to anime, the presence of a captivating villain is a powerful element in making the story more interesting. From romantic antagonists to menacing shonen figures, villains play a crucial role in the heroes' journeys. However, there are always those who stand out above the rest. Since this massive poll caught everyone's attention, fans have been voting to decide who the best anime villains are.

On Twitter, the NORBOLOGY generated this poll, which involved the participation of several otakus. After the poll garnered over five million votes, the profile revealed its list of the best villains. According to the results, Toru Oikawa from Haikyuu came in first place, receiving over 50% of the votes.

Fan poll reveals the 10 best anime villains

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Oikawa – 4.6 million votes

Makima – 1.4 million votes

Sukuna – 349,293 votes

Eren – 338,529 votes

Chrollo – 169,873 votes

Dabi – 142,092 votes

Aizen – 88,146 votes

Mahito – 83,051 votes

Light Yagami – 79,873 votes

Suguru Geto – 71,085 votes

While Oikawa isn't a villain in the traditional sense, he's an antagonist who has won over many Haikyuu fans. So, even competing with major villains like Makima and Sukuna , Oikawa came in first. As we look at the top 10, you can see that the other villains who made it to the top also received a significant number of votes.

Additionally, fans voted for over 15 anime villains who also earned a spot on the list. From Naruto to Dragon Ball , the complete list features a variety of villains who have made their mark on classic and current anime.

Check out the other names on the list:

  • Madara Uchiha
  • Toji Fushiguro
  • Bachi Kagura
  • Sae Itoshi
  • Azula
  • Itachi Uchiha
  • Freeza
  • John Liebert
  • Dion Brando
  • Ryo Asuka
  • Hisoka
  • Kaido
  • Garou
  • Shogo Makishima
  • Zeke Yeager

In your opinion, who are the greatest anime villains? Finally, leave your comment below!

Source: NORBOLOGY

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