Light Yagami to Johan Liebert: Best anime villains who will make you admire the bad guys

A story is never complete without a hero, but it is the bad guys who make it edgy and intriguing. This way, some of the best villains in anime history have become popular and memorable characters whom we can’t help but admire, thanks to their pure evil nature and unique backstories.Whether it is the antagonists in K-dramas or those in mega Hollywood franchises, there’s just something about these villains that audiences cannot get enough of. Their suave attitude, charming stealth and innovative strikes make them stand out in the whole story. But what’s exactly the recipe for iconic villains? Some might say their vile actions and heartless atrocities, while for others, it can be their thirst for violence and the way they misuse their immense power which makes them incredibly dangerous.Earlier, these nefarious anime characters were overshadowed completely by the protagonists. But, with time, popular anime villains became less of a rarity. They now have layered personalities, are more comp...