Light Yagami (Death Note)
Also known as: Kira
Featured in: Death Note
Creator: Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata
Abilities: Genius level intellect, stamina, manipulation, owner of Death note
Light Yagami, also known as Kira, is the primary antagonist of the Death Note. He is one of the most well-written characters in the anime. Whereas he starts out as a school kid who just wants to make the world a better place, he goes down this rabbit hole of insanity, killing anyone and everyone who comes in his path. Death Note is held in high regard among anime fans to this day, and Light Yagami is considered the best antagonist of all time. It’s rare that we get a character so well written as Light.
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.