Anime characters often have strong personalities, and it's increasingly common to come across characters with psychopathic traits. But what exactly is a psychopathic character? They are figures with behavioural and personality disorders who tend to be self-centred, dishonest, irresponsible, and take pleasure in other people's suffering. They feel no guilt, are emotionally detached, and avoid commitment.
Many anime characters have seriously disturbed personalities. It's common to find yandere girls whose obsession with their beloved becomes so intense that it tips into the psychopathic. Other psychopaths simply love to manipulate. The Japanese word for psychopath is 精神病質 (seishinbyō-shitsu), which literally means "sick mind and temperament". In this article, we look at the most psychopathic characters in anime.
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The most psychopathic characters in anime – male
Johan Liebert
The psychopath of Monster is even more terrifying than Adolf Hitler and is often compared to the Devil. The entire series revolves around him and his ability to manipulate and kill people for no apparent reason.
Hisoka
One of the fan-favourite characters from Hunter x Hunter. He is a true psychopath who kills without reason or remorse. He manipulates others and does whatever it takes to provoke a worthy fight. His humour and personality are unmistakable.
Alucard
From Hellsing. He is constantly searching for a worthy opponent, but is usually disappointed and dispatches his enemies in the blink of an eye.
Shou Tucker
One of the most hated characters in the anime world. He seems friendly, but was capable of turning his own wife and daughter into chimeras. Another deeply psychopathic character from Fullmetal Alchemist is Kimblee; Envy and the other homunculi also fit the bill.
Jason
The very name says it all: a psychopath and murderer from Tokyo Ghoul who enjoys watching his victims suffer through his macabre games. Another psychopathic character from the same series is Juuzou Suzuya.
Light
The protagonist of Death Note starts out with seemingly good intentions, but gradually loses his humanity and becomes a true psychopath.
Alois Trancy
From Kuroshitsuji. He looks innocent, but is eccentric and loves to manipulate people. Most of the characters in this anime are a little psychopathic. A character from Fate/Zero also shows clear psychopathic traits: he has no remorse and even kills children.
Minaka Hiroto
From Sekirei. He takes pleasure in watching people kill each other.
Other psychopathic male characters
- King Hamdo – Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku
- Yura Yamato – Stella Jogakuin Kōtō-ka C³-bu
- Accelerator – A Certain Magical Index
- Caster – Fate/Zero
- Broly and Janemba – Dragon Ball Z
- Hidan and Orochimaru – Naruto
- Graham Specter and Ladd – Baccano!
- Kumagawa Misogi – Medaka Box
- Shuu Tsukiyama – Tokyo Ghoul
- Donquixote Doflamingo – One Piece
The most psychopathic characters in anime – female
Enoshima Junko
The main antagonist of Danganronpa. A great psychopath who loves to spread despair around the world. Another psychopathic figure from the same series is Fukawa/Genocider. If you like psychopaths and psychological thrillers, this series is a perfect fit.
Gasai Yuno
The protagonist of Mirai Nikki is the most famous yandere in the anime world and also a psychopath who kills without remorse or clear motivation. Most of the characters in this series are disturbed; Reisuke Houjou is another one to mention.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Most of the characters in this series are female and psychopathic; the anime is genuinely bizarre. One of them is Rena Ryugu — she looks sweet but is truly bloodthirsty. Another iconic figure is Shion Sonozaki, with her infamous deranged laughter.
Lucy / Nyu
The protagonist of Elfen Lied is a dangerous killer and psychopath, cold and full of bitterness because of her tragic childhood. She has invisible arms that allow her to slice through living beings with ease.
Other psychopathic female characters
- Hibana Daida – Deadman Wonderland
- Seryu Ubiquitous – Akame ga Kill!
- Roberta – Black Lagoon
- Hansel and Gretel – Black Lagoon
- Beatrice – Umineko no Naku Koro ni
- Kotonoha Katsura – 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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