Antihero characters generally have a complicated nature. While they tend to do good things, they don’t hesitate to do evil if the situation calls for it.
Many anime series also feature antihero characters that are interesting and comparable to the protagonists in general. Some of these antihero characters even become the main characters in the story.
Best Anime Antihero Characters
1. Eren Yeager (Attack on Titan)
Initially, Eren Yeager is introduced as a typical main character. He is a man who is very determined to be part of the Survey Corps and help defeat the Titans beyond the Wall.
However, as time went on, Eren had to face a harsh reality that left him constantly traumatized. From then on, Eren began to lose his way and forget his moral values, although his goal remained the same as in the beginning.
2. Spike (Cowboy Bepop)
Spike is the head of a Bounty Hunter group that works with the police to maintain intergalactic security. Spike used to be a member of the Red Dragon Crime syndicate, a notorious group of murderers and drug dealers.
After leaving the syndicate and faking death, Spike continues to be haunted by his past. He has a rather apathetic and self-centered attitude.
3. Lelouch vi Britania
The next best anime antihero character is Lelouch vi Britannia. Lelouch vi Britannia gets a chance to fight the Britannia Empire, his own homeland, which has been arbitrary and destroyed Japan. He gained the power of Code Geass from an undead named C.C.
Disguised as a mysterious figure called Zero, he displays arrogance in his quest for justice. Even at the expense of others, he doesn’t hesitate to do things to achieve his goals.
4. Alucard (Helsing)
Alucard is the strongest member of the vampire hunting organization known as Hellsing. Surprisingly, he is actually a vampire. Alucard utilizes his abilities to satisfy his bloodlust and cruel nature.
Without pity, he ruthlessly kills other vampires who try to disturb the peace of England, even though he is of the same race.
5. Guts (Bersserk)
Guts, the Black Swordsman, lives his life carrying the burden of revenge from a dark past due to the betrayal committed by his own leader, Griffith. He is a self-centered person who tends to isolate himself.
Guts does not hesitate to kill anyone who becomes his targer without compassion. However, over time, it is revealed that there is a good side in him that actually only wants to protect the people he loves.
6. Light Yagami (Death Note)
Of course Light Yagami must be on this list of the best anime antihero characters. He himself is a genius who wants to end crime to achieve a peaceful life without criminals.
However, after using the Death Note, he began killing criminals and people who knew his secret, including law enforcement. He resorted to various means just to achieve his dream
7. Osamu Dazai (Bungo Stray Dogs)
Osamu Dazai, a former executive member of the criminal organization Port Mafia, carries out bloody tasks without hesitation. After losing his best friend, Dazai decides to fulfill his friend’s last request and joins the Armed Detective Agency.
On the outside, Dazai may look cute, but that changes when he goes on important missions, especially when it comes to the safety of the city and those closest to him.
8. Askeladd (Vinland Saga)
To Thorfinn, Askeladd was just a murderer who had taken his father’s life. His actions were clearly unjustified, especially since he did it for money.
Askeladd was respected by his group for his charisma, but he was also known to be extremely ruthless, willing to sacrifice his subordinates and even entire villages to achieve his goals.
Nonetheless, Askeladd’s actions were not entirely without reason. He also served as a protector for the people of Wales.
