15 Most Hated Anime Characters Of All Time

15. Mika Shimotsuki from Psycho-Pass II

Mika Shimotsuki is a frustrating character because she blindly worships the Sybil System with zero critical thought. She rigidly enforces its every rule, even eagerly reporting her own colleagues for minor transgressions. What truly makes her grating is that her stubborn loyalty never evolves, remaining a static and shallow copy of a character who actually grew before her. | © Funimation

14. Danzo Shimura from Naruto

Danzo Shimura is another character from Naruto that rightfully gets a lot of hate. He is never redeemed and remains a selfish, hateable man until his death. While he claims to act for Konoha's good, his brutal leadership of Root and his manipulation of the Uchiha Clan only benefit his own ambition, even stealing their eyes for his own body. He finally got what he deserved when Sasuke killed him, ending his life as the evil manipulator he always was. | © Viz Media

13. Malty Melromarc from The Rising of the Shield Hero

Malty Melromarc started The Rising of the Shield Hero as a helpful ally, only to cruelly betray Naofumi. She frames him for assault, steals his money and gear, and leaves him in debt and social ruin, all for her own gain. She never shows a shred of remorse for these irredeemable actions, making her one of anime's most universally hated characters. | © Crunchyroll

12. Sai from Naruto

Sai is another Naruto character who never really won over the fanbase. A product of Danzo's secretive Root organization, he was introduced as an emotionless operative meant to fill Sasuke's spot, which many saw as a shallow copy. Even after joining Team Yamato, his character felt underused and largely faded into the background once Sasuke returned. | © Viz Media

10. Haruyuki Arita from Accel World

Haruyuki Arita is one Accel World character that just doesn’t click with a lot of viewers. Some criticism is unfortunately shallow, focusing on his design or his status as a bullied, overweight protagonist. Other fans have more valid issues, finding his persistently wimpy and insecure personality frustrating to watch over. | © Viz Media

9. Zenitsu Agatsuma from Demon Slayer

Zenitsu Agatsuma’s hate often comes from wasted potential, not pure malice. He possesses one of the most powerful breathing techniques in Demon Slayer, yet he spends most of his time paralyzed by fear, crying while his friends leap into battle. Even he admits how annoying his own cowardice is, leaving fans hoping he’ll finally overcome it and fulfill that incredible ability in the final arc. | © Crunchyroll

8. Sailor Chibi Moon from Sailor Moon

Child characters are tricky, and Chibiusa often lands squarely in the annoying category for many fans. As the future daughter of Sailor Moon, her spoiled behavior and frequent tantrums dominate a lot of screen time. This is especially frustrating when her presence edges out other fan-favorite characters who deserve more focus in the story. | © Viz Media

7. Nina Einstein from Code Geass

In a series tackling heavy themes like racism, Nina Einstein serves as the uncomfortable embodiment of those ugly beliefs. Her intense hatred for the Japanese is matched only by her disturbing, obsessive fixation on Princess Euphemia. This toxic mix culminates in her most infamous moment of creating a devastating bomb in Euphemia's name, making her one of Code Geass's most universally reviled characters. | © Funimation

6. Sakura Haruno from Naruto

Sakura Haruno was easily the most hated character in anime during Naruto's original run. Placed on a team with legendary prodigies, early Sakura was an incompetent anchor who contributed little and spent most of her time on petty rivalries. While she gains significant power much later in Shippuden, those frustrating early impressions cemented a lasting negative legacy for many fans. | © Viz Media

5. Ging Freeccs from Hunter x Hunter

Ging Freecss is another entry for the list of anime's worst dads, having abandoned his son Gon from the very start. He not only left, but set up a ridiculous gauntlet of clues for Gon to follow just for a chance to meet him, and couldn't be bothered to visit even when Gon's life was on the line. His self-absorbed neglect is only softened by the fact that Gon, aware of his father's flaws, found the real family he needed in his friends. | © Viz Media

4. Gabi Braun from Attack on Titan

Gabi Braun killed a major, beloved character, and Attack on Titan fans have never forgiven her for it. Her fanatical aggression and refusal to see beyond her own side's propaganda make her incredibly frustrating to watch in a series built on moral grey areas. While her arc is meant to mirror earlier characters, many viewers found her too unlikable to ever sympathize with. | © Crunchyroll

3. Akainu from One Piece

Akainu is responsible for one of the most heartbreaking deaths in all of One Piece, cementing his place as a top-tier villain. As a Marine Admiral, he represents an extreme and brutal form of absolute justice, showing zero mercy or compromise. His willingness to sacrifice anyone for his rigid ideals makes him utterly despicable to fans. | © Crunchyroll

2. Near from Death Note

As the one who took over after L, Near often feels like a dull replacement. He's got none of L's eccentric charm, coming off as just cold and calculating instead. For a lot of fans, the show's energy really dipped once he stepped into the spotlight. | © Viz Media

1. Griffith from Berserk

Griffith is the kind of character you just love to hate. He betrays everyone who ever believed in him, sacrificing his own Band of the Hawk in the worst way imaginable just to gain power. What he does to Guts and Casca alone is enough to cement him as one of the most despicable villains ever written. | © Crunchyroll