
In many anime series, characters are either blessed by a deity or summoned from another realm to aid them on their quests. However, not all gods in anime are benevolent; some can be downright sinister. For every heroic god, there’s an evil one that strikes fear into everyone who encounters them or even just hears their name mentioned. Gods come in various forms and serve different purposes, but fear is a common emotion when dealing with the more violent and morally ambiguous ones. Here are some of the scariest gods in anime, ranked:
1. Yhwach – Bleach: As the Quincy king, Yhwach is a god-like being who possesses immense power and can manipulate the very fabric of reality itself. His ultimate goal is to eradicate all Shinigami (soul reapers) and rule over humanity.
2. Akuma – Street Fighter: Originating from the Street Fighter universe, Akuma is a demonic entity with immense power and a thirst for battle. He was sealed away by an ancient civilization but has since escaped multiple times to wreak havoc on earth.
3. Kaguya ÅŒtsutsuki – Naruto: Kaguya is the first Otsutsuki, who sought to conquer and rule over all living beings in the universe. She possesses immense power and can manipulate space-time, making her one of the most powerful characters in the series.
4. Zeref – Fairy Tail: Zeref is a necromancer who was born from the ashes of the original Zeref, the first mage in the world of Fiore. He has the power to resurrect the dead and manipulate magic, but his true goal is to destroy all life in existence.
5. Ymir – Attack on Titan: Ymir Fritz, also known as the Founding Titan, is the original titan who gave birth to the titans that threaten humanity. She was once a human who made a deal with a god-like entity in exchange for immense power, but the cost was her humanity and freedom.
6. Ainz Ooal Gown – Overlord: Ainz is the main protagonist of Overlord, a skeletal lich who rules over the city of Nazarick. He is a powerful necromancer and strategist who seeks to conquer the world of Yggdrasil and rule over its inhabitants.
7. Veldora Tempest – Slime Taoshite 300-nen, Isekai Hourou Seikatsu ni Shitemitai: Veldora is a powerful dragon who was sealed away for millennia until a teenager named Satoru meets him in an alternate world. Despite being initially hostile, Veldora eventually becomes an ally to Satoru and helps him navigate the dangerous world of Tempest.
8. Madara Uchiha – Naruto: Madara is one of the main antagonists of Naruto and the founder of the Uchiha clan. He was resurrected using a forbidden jutsu and seeks to plunge the world into eternal war. His power is unmatched, and he can manipulate the very fabric of reality itself.
9. Gokuaku – Kekkai Sensen (Blood+): Gokuaku is a vampire who serves as the main antagonist in Blood+. He seeks to create an empire of vampires and eliminate all humans. He possesses immense power, including the ability to control other vampires and manipulate time.
10. Shinra Kusakabe – Hellsing Ultimate: Shinra is a powerful vampire who serves as the main antagonist in Hellsing Ultimate. He seeks to overthrow the current ruler of England, Integra Hellsing, and take control himself. He possesses immense power, including the ability to control other vampires and manipulate reality.