Anime has given us many amazing characters, deep stories, and powerful moments that fans love. But not every character is popular. Some are the most hated Anime characters for being selfish, annoying, or for doing terrible things to others. These characters often make fans angry, and some are even remembered more for how much people disliked them than anything else.
In this list, we will look at the top 7 anime characters that fans around the world dislike the most.
7. Sakura Haruno (Naruto)
Sakura is a character who could have been strong and important, but many fans felt disappointed. In the beginning, she did not help much in fights and was mostly focused on Sasuke. She often complained and didn’t have many big moments.
Even when she became stronger later in the story, many fans had already lost interest in her. People expected more from her, but she didn’t live up to it.
6. Malty S. Melromarc / Myne (The Rising of the Shield Hero)
Malty is one of the most hated characters in anime because of how badly she treats others. She lies about Naofumi and says he did something he didn’t do, which almost destroys his life. She tricks and uses people, all while pretending to be innocent. Her actions hurt many characters in the story.
Fans do not feel sorry for her at all. Many people wish she were never part of the show.
5. Danzo Shimura (Naruto Shippuden)
Danzo is known for doing many secret and dangerous things in the background. He helped cause the Uchiha massacre and controlled the Leaf Village in a dishonest way.
He even trained kids to become killers. Danzo said he was trying to protect the village, but his actions hurt many people. He was cold and selfish. When he finally lost, many fans felt it was well deserved after all the pain he caused.
4. Yuki Terumi (BlazBlue: Alter Memory)
Yuki Terumi is a character who enjoys hurting others. He smiles while causing pain and always works behind the scenes to create problems. He lies, cheats, and acts without any care for anyone. Watching him is frustrating because he never shows any kindness.
Fans don’t see him as an interesting villain—they just hate him. He is one of those characters who people want to see lose badly.
3. Gabi Braun (Attack on Titan)
Gabi made fans very angry from the moment she appeared. She did something very sad and shocking that many viewers still remember. She acts quickly without thinking, and her rude behavior made people dislike her even more.
Some fans understand that she is just a child living in a war, but it didn’t change how upset they were. Even after she changed later, many still couldn’t forgive what she did.
2. Akainu / Sakazuki (One Piece)
Akainu is a Marine leader who believes in very strict justice. He does not care about people’s feelings or lives, only about rules and control. During the Marineford War, he did something so heartbreaking that many fans started to hate him deeply.
He makes cruel choices and thinks that the result is all that matters. Because of this, fans around the world see him as one of the worst characters in anime.
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1. Griffith (Berserk)
Griffith was once a brave and smart leader, but he made a horrible choice that changed everything. He gave up his friends and let them suffer so he could gain power.
This moment, called the Eclipse, shocked anime fans and left them hurt. He became a demon and showed no regret. Fans do not forgive him because his actions were so evil. For many, Griffith is the most hated anime character ever.
