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Lists that rank the top villains, antagonists, and evil organizations throughout the worlds of anime and manga.

The Bad Guys of Anime

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From the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shounen-anime-ever-made/ranker-anime" target="_blank">best shonen&nbsp;anime</a> to the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-fantasy-anime-v1/ranker-anime" target="_blank">best fantasy anime</a>, everything is taken to its natural extreme&nbsp;and organized crime is no exception. Different anime have shown all kinds of organized crime syndicates&nbsp;doing all kinds of evil deeds. Evil anime organizations are known for&nbsp;wreaking havoc on the protagonists and innocent civilians of their respective series. Some of these evil organizations in anime&nbsp;are played for laughs, allowing viewers to feel empathy for the villains. Others are made up of individuals who are pure evil and make fans feel nothing but disgust for them.Still, some organizations&nbsp;are more nuanced&nbsp;crime circles that are broken down&nbsp;during a series to provide windows into the goals and backstories of&nbsp;antagonists. The very best evil organizations in anime have been gathered here on this list. These are organizations that are known for being ruthlessly sinister, heinous,&nbsp;or&nbsp;nefarious.&nbsp;Check them out below and vote up the best evil anime organizations that you find fascinating and engaging.&nbsp;

The 21 Greatest Evil Anime Organizations Of All Time

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Society finds&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/serial-killers" target="_blank">serial killers</a>&nbsp;horrifying yet fascinating, which is&nbsp;why it should come as no surprise that anime has a ton of serial killer characters. The serial killers in anime are as varied and diverse as ones in real life, but one main&nbsp;difference is that the ones&nbsp;in anime are often a lot more fantastical because they&#39;re put in fictional settings. Viewers also have a window to see the motivations and desires of serial killers in anime, making it easier to sympathize with them.

Anime serial killers do what they do for different reasons. Some are driven by a sense of justice that captivates audiences while others are psychopaths who kill without remorse.&nbsp;Their styles of killing also differ, from horrifying and drawn-out deaths&nbsp;to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/ridiculous-anime-overkills/leo-reyna" target="_blank">ridiculous anime overkills</a>.

The 15 Most Dangerous Anime Serial Killers of All Time

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The 15 Most Dangerous Anime Serial Killers Of All Time

What do you suggest to the anime fan who's watched everything? 

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While many of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time" target="_blank">best anime series</a> are based on popular manga, some of them are entirely original. Believe it or not, some of the best anime have nothing to do with manga at all, and some even got a manga&nbsp;adaptation&nbsp;after they were aired or while they were in production.&nbsp;There is a shocking amount of shows that were first conceived as anime or adaptations of light novels.&nbsp;Compiled here are the very best non-manga-based anime that you need to add to your watchlist as soon as possible. Some of them are classics that you might have watched and re-watched many times before, while others are a bit more unknown. You may be surprised to see your favorite show on this list - check it out below and vote up the best original anime series.&nbsp;

The 26 Best Anime That Isn't Based On A Manga Series

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The 26 Best Anime That Aren't Based on a Manga Series

Anime characters broken down by various qualities, including personality, family role, career, and more.

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One of the biggest character archetypes in anime, manga, and light novels is that of the yandere. Yanderes seem sweet enough when you first meet them, but then they turn out to be super freaking crazy. Lurking right under the surface is several layers of insane, obsessive love for whoever their target happens to be. For some of these characters, their love is aimed towards a specific person. For other yanderes, their love is a lot more general, but no less dangerous. Even if their crazy antics are coming from a place of love, you can't help but feel anywhere from mildly unsettled to genuinely creeped out.From the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-action-anime/ranker-anime" target="_blank">best action anime</a>&nbsp;to the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-thriller-anime/ranker-anime" target="_blank">greatest psychological thriller anime</a>, the most intense and craziest yanderes have been compiled here. These characters will&nbsp;literally love you to death. Check out these insane yanderes&nbsp;below and vote up the best one.&nbsp;

The Craziest Anime Yandere Characters

The 20 Craziest Anime Yanderes Who Will Kill You With Kindness

The best things come in threes, and characters are no exception. Some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time" target="_blank">best anime series</a> have main characters who come in trios, and that's for a lot of reasons. In any given situation, three characters&nbsp;add more dynamics to each relationship. If there are only two characters, there is only one relationship. But with three, you've got a whole slew of connections, as you've seen with any anime with a trio of characters.&nbsp;While most character trios presented in anime are made up of good guys, others are made up entirely of villains. &nbsp;Some are even made of both heroes and villains together. Regardless of the alignment of the individual characters, these are some of the greatest anime trios of all time.&nbsp;If your favorite trio is on this list, make sure to upvote&nbsp;them! If you don't see your favorite trio and think they deserve a spot on this list, add them at the bottom.&nbsp;

The 20+ Greatest Anime Trios Of All Time

With such a wide range of abilities in anime, they need to be broken down by type. Who is the best fire user? What about electricity, water, or even ice users? Let's rank the best of the best from these categories and many more!

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Without a doubt, fire is a force of nature, so it makes sense that the people who use it are often forces of nature by themselves. Unlike <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-characters-with-ice-powers/christine-rivas" target="_blank">anime ice users</a>, anime characters who control fire&nbsp;usually have a more assertive personality, speak their mind more freely,&nbsp;and have a&nbsp;major dose of impulsiveness. They love a good challenge and aren't afraid of turning up the heat to reach their dreams.&nbsp;The characters who made this list can be considered some of the greatest characters to have fire powers in anime. If you found your favorite fire elemental on this list, make sure to vote them up! if you don't see them&nbsp;and feel like your favorite should be here, go ahead and add them at the bottom.

The 50+ Greatest Anime Characters With Fire Powers

The 25+ Greatest Anime Characters With Fire Powers

While many anime characters use different elements for various reasons, very few elements are associated with a specific personality type than ice. Anime ice users in action and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-shounen-anime-ever-made/ranker-anime" target="_blank">shounen anime</a>&nbsp;are typically lone wolves who are calm and collected in the midst of a chaotic world. They usually provide both offensive and defensive support in battle, as ice is one of the most versatile elements to use.&nbsp;The characters on this list have mastered their control of ice&nbsp;or the freezing of water to the point where they could be considered the greatest anime <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-superheroes-with-ice-powers/williamsbrianjake?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">characters with ice powers</a> ever. If your favorite made the list, make sure to vote them up so they can get to the top! If you feel like your favorite ice elemental should be here, but isn't, go ahead and add them at the bottom.&nbsp;

The 20+ Greatest Anime Characters With Ice Powers

Every anime has at least one opening theme, but there are some intro songs&nbsp;that are just epic. Some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-intros-and-opening-themes/lisa-waugh?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best anime openings</a>&nbsp;are from series like Cowboy Bebop, Puella Magi Madoka Magica,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Attack on Titan. However, there are some anime OPs that are special in their own way and deserve much more attention. Some intros stay obscure because the anime itself is underrated. Regardless, all of these songs are catchy and guaranteed to make you want to listen to them over and over again.&nbsp;Compiled here are some amazing anime openings that never got their well-deserved time in the spotlight. Whether it be brilliance in sound, instrumentation, or lyrics, these songs should be given a second chance because they've been sold short. Vote up the OP theme songs that are undervalued.&nbsp;

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