The characters in anime often have strong personalities, making the existence of psychopathic characters increasingly common. But do you know what a psychopathic character is? They are characters with behaviors and personality disorders, but most of the time they tend to be egocentric, dishonest, irresponsible, and take pleasure in the suffering of others. They do not feel guilt, are insensitive, and hate commitments.
Many anime characters have quite disturbed personalities. It is common to find yandere girls who have a strong obsession with their beloved to the point of being sick and psychopathic. Other psychopaths love to manipulate things. The Japanese word for psychopath is 精神病質 (seishinbyou-shitsu) which literally means sick mind and temperament. In this article, we will look at the most psychopathic characters in anime.
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Most Psychopathic Characters in Anime – Male
Johan Liebert
The psychopath from the anime Monster is even worse than Adolf Hitler and is often compared to the Devil. The entire anime focuses on him and his intelligence in manipulating and killing people for no reason.
Hisoka
One of the favorite characters from Hunter x Hunter, he is a true psychopath who kills without reason or mercy. He manipulates and does everything to have a good fight; his humor and personality are quite presentable.
Alucard
(Hellsing) Always looking for a good fight, but most of the time his opponent disappoints, and then he is killed in the blink of an eye.
Shou Tucker
One of the most hated characters in the anime world, he seems like a nice person but was able to turn his wife and daughter into a monster. Another quite psychopathic character from the anime FullMetal Alchemist is Soft J Kimblee. We can also mention Envy and other homunculi.
Jason
The very name of the character from Tokyo Ghoul is self-explanatory; this character is a true psychopath and killer who loves to see the suffering of his victims with his macabre games. Another psychopathic character from Tokyo Ghoul is Juuzou Suzuya.
Light
The protagonist of the anime Death Note appears to have good intentions but ends up losing his humanity and his way, becoming a true psychopath.
Alois Trancy
This character from the anime Kuroshitsuji appears to be innocent but is eccentric and loves to manipulate people. Although most characters in this anime are a bit psychopathic. – A character from the anime Fate/Zero has a psychopathic appearance. He has no remorse and even kills children.
Minaka Hiroto
This character from the anime Sekirei takes pleasure in watching people kill each other.
Let’s list other psychopathic characters below:
- King Hamdo – Ima, Soko Ni Iru Boku;
- Yura Yamato – Stella Jogakuin Koutou-ka C³-bu;
- Accelerator- Toaru Majutsu No Index;
- Caster – Fate/Zero
- Broly and Janemba – Dragon Ball Z;
- Hidan and Orochimaru- Naruto;
- Graham Specter and Lad – Baccano!;
- Kumagawa Misogi – Medaka Box;
- Shuu Tsukiyama – Tokyo Ghoul;
- Donquixote Doflamingo – One Piece;
Psychopathic Characters in Anime – Female
Enoshima Junko
The main antagonist of Danganronpa, a great psychopath who loves to cause despair in the entire world. Another character present in this anime is also a psychopath, her name is Fukawa/Genocider. This anime is perfect for those who want to see something full of psychopaths and with a lot of psychological thriller.
Gasai Yuno
The main character of Mirai Nikki is a great yandere and at the same time a psychopath who kills without any remorse or necessary reason. Most characters in this anime are crazy; we can also mention Reisuke Houjou.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Most of the characters in this anime are female and psychopathic; this anime is really bizarre. One of them is Rena Ryuugu, who seems sweet but is a true bloodthirsty. Another iconic character is Shion Sonozaki with her famous sick laugh.
Lucy/Nyu
The main character of Elfen Lied is a great assassin and psychopath; she is very cold and full of bitterness due to her tragic childhood. She has invisible arms that she uses to easily cut living beings.
Other female psychopathic characters:
- Hibana Daida – Deadman Wonderland;
- Seryu Ubiquitous – Akame Ga Kill;
- Roberta – Black Lagoon;
- Hansel and Gretel – Black Lagoon;
- Beatrice – Umeneko no naku koro ni;
- Katsura kotonoha – School days;
- Kyouko – Kore wa zombie desu ka;
- Minatsuki takami – Deadman wonderland;
- Valkyria – Gokukoku no Brynhildr;
- Byouinzaka Yamane – Dansai Bunri no Crime Edge;
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