Griffith (Berserk)
Also known as: White Hawk, Wing of Darkness
Featured in: Berserk
Creator: Kentaro Miura
Abilities: Swordsmanship, mastermind, matter manipulation, ability to manipulate gravity and space
Griffith is such a compelling character that was so well written that it has anime fandom in shambles. Some believe it was Guts, the main protagonist of Berserk, who led Griffith down the path of villainy; others believe Griffith was an evil, malicious villain from the very beginning. Regardless of all that, his greed for kingship and kingdom has led to him making some pretty evil choices, like sacrificing his teammates.
He started out as the leader of the Band of Hawks, who were like his family, yet he sacrificed them on the fifth eclipse when he joined the Godhand as Femto, losing all of his humanity. He leads Guts on his journey of revenge. And a villain who had this much impact on a hero’s life is quite rare.
10 Most Evil Anime Villains of All Time
An anime’s success heavily depends on the characterization of its protagonist and its villain and the relationship between the two. Anime has given us some very iconic villains; some are tragic characters, and then there are some who are evil. It is extremely important to focus on the villain. A boring, confused villain does not satisfy or impress the audience or the critics. From the vast list of iconic villains, here are 10 of the most evil villains in anime history.