8 Anime That Made You Root for the Villain Instead, Ranked

These characters sparked moral debates among viewers. They exposed the flaws, broken ideals, or harsh realities that the story couldn’t ignore. Driven by love, beliefs, the will to survive, or sheer desperation, each villain on this list made fans question who they should be rooting for. This collection highlights eight anime that didn’t just create memorable villains, but also made us understand – and sometimes even sympathize with – their motivations, even when it was difficult.







