Some of the most intelligent anime villains challenge conventional ethics with their brilliance. Characters like Makishima, Father, and All for One masterminded plans involving meticulous preparation.

Villains have always played a vital role in anime, as they keep the main characters motivated to achieve their goals. More times than often, villains keep viewers motivated to watch anime due to sheer ...

To give you a refresher, or an introduction, to the Jujutsu Kaisen villains, Sukuna and Mahito played a big role in the anime’s first season, throwing some major monkey wrenches into the lives ...

One of Disney’s sneakiest and most cunning villains is Jafar from Aladdin.He is the trusted and loyal advisor to the Sultan but has his own intentions, wishing to gain the power of Genie’s ...

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Polygon covers anime pretty consistently all year round, from our running list of the best shows of the year to the minutiae of the year’s best anime openings. The reason is simple: We love the ...

Oftentimes, genre and audience appeal further determine an anime’s success. While these shows may be masterpieces in their own right, they often don’t gain the same level of recognition as ...

Crunchyroll is an absolute sweetheart spreading love this year after revealing a massive list of free anime titles available on the streaming service to celebrate Valentine's Day. For all of ...