Top 15 Biggest Douchebags in Anime

Some anime characters make a strong first impression because of what they do rather than what they say. This list gathers characters whose actions cause harm, humiliation, or manipulation that drives major plot turns and leaves lasting consequences for everyone around them.

Each entry highlights specific behavior within the story and the ripple effects that follow. You will also see a quick note on where the show aired in Japan, kept brief for context.

Shou Tucker

Shou Tucker is introduced in ‘Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood’ as a certified State Alchemist who specializes in chimeric research. He performs unauthorized human experimentation and fuses his daughter and her dog into a talking chimera, which becomes a central crime in the story and a key turning point for the protagonists. His history of cutting corners for academic recognition and state recertification is documented in the narrative through investigations and testimony.

His actions trigger disciplinary proceedings and later reprisals that affect multiple factions in Amestris. The series broadcast in Japan on MBS and TBS, and Tucker’s case is referenced across early episodes and later arcs as an example of what State Alchemy oversight fails to prevent.

Sugou Nobuyuki

Sugou Nobuyuki appears in ‘Sword Art Online’ as an executive who controls a virtual reality project after the initial incident. Under the avatar name Oberon he confines a comatose player and conducts unethical experiments on human subjects within ‘ALfheim Online’. The plot details access privileges, system logs, and in-game control features that allow him to trap users and manipulate their senses.

His misconduct leads to corporate investigations and legal exposure in the real world once the system is breached and evidence is preserved. The anime aired on Tokyo MX in Japan, and the storyline tracks both the virtual mechanics and the offline consequences that follow his removal.

Gendo Ikari

Gendo Ikari serves as the commander of NERV in ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ and directs the Human Instrumentality Project. He withholds critical operational information from pilots and staff, authorizes risky synchronization tests, and exploits classified assets to pursue a private objective tied to a deceased family member. The series records administrative orders and mission briefings that document his choices.

These decisions produce cascading losses across the organization and civil sectors, and they shape the final operational plans of NERV and SEELE. The original television run aired on TV Tokyo in Japan, and internal memos and debriefs within the story show how his command structure functioned.

Light Yagami

Light Yagami obtains a notebook in ‘Death Note’ that enables targeted killings under specific rules. He constructs false identities, engineers surveillance traps, and manipulates investigative teams by moving evidence and staging incidents that misdirect suspicion. The narrative includes procedure notes and rule explanations that track how the notebook is used and how patterns are detected.

His activities create jurisdictional conflicts between domestic law enforcement and international task forces, and his network of contacts is mapped through call logs and stakeouts in the story. The anime aired in Japan on Nippon TV, and the case progression is shown through televised updates and interagency briefings.

Griffith

Griffith leads the Band of the Hawk in ‘Berserk’ and manages military contracts through a record of victories that elevate the group. He later activates a ritual that sacrifices his own comrades to gain power, an event documented by the survivors and by recurring visions that explain the causality. Prior acts include covert operations and political liaisons that consolidate status before the betrayal.

The aftermath restructures regional power and introduces supernatural forces that reshape the setting, with legal and military fallout for remaining factions. The 1990s television adaptation aired on Nippon TV in Japan, and this arc frames subsequent conflicts that define the series.

Makima

Makima operates as a senior Public Safety figure in ‘Chainsaw Man’ and uses a contract ability to compel and eliminate targets. She recruits, isolates, and monitors subordinates while orchestrating encounters that reveal information about contracted devils. The story presents official orders, apartment arrangements, and emergency response records that show how she maintains control.

Her actions alter the balance between state agencies and criminal groups involved with devil contracts, culminating in public incidents that draw national attention. The television adaptation aired on TV Tokyo in Japan, and the broadcast arc tracks agency protocols and the consequences of her commands.

Malty S Melromarc

Malty S Melromarc appears in ‘The Rising of the Shield Hero’ and files a false accusation that results in the removal of legal protections for the protagonist. She leverages her royal status to manipulate judicial hearings, supply chains, and adventurer party rosters, which the narrative shows through decrees, guild notices, and altered contracts.

These actions disrupt national defense planning and create diplomatic disputes with neighboring states due to the misallocation of heroes and resources. The anime aired on AT-X in Japan, and the episodes document court outcomes and legislative reversals that follow later revelations.

Minoru Mineta

Minoru Mineta is a student in ‘My Hero Academia’ whose conduct repeatedly violates academy rules on personal boundaries and training discipline. Incidents are logged during exercises and off-campus events, including documented warnings from instructors and adjustments to seating and team placements for safety.

Administrative measures that follow include remedial instruction and supervision changes, which are outlined in homeroom updates and staff meetings shown in the story. The series broadcasts on ytv within the Nippon TV network in Japan, and school policies are presented across multiple class arcs.

Shogo Makishima

Shogo Makishima operates as a mastermind in ‘Psycho-Pass’ who exploits system blind spots to incite crimes. He distributes contraband literature and tools, recruits offenders, and interferes with enforcement hardware to prevent standard readings. The show presents incident reports, device diagnostics, and chain-of-custody issues that explain how he evades detection.

His operations expose structural vulnerabilities in the Sibyl System and force procedural changes in field tactics and data handling. The anime aired on Fuji TV in Japan under the Noitamina block, and the season documents policy debates that result from the case.

Peter Ratri

Peter Ratri appears in ‘The Promised Neverland’ as an administrator who maintains supply contracts tied to a hidden agricultural system. He oversees shipments, security protocols, and facility audits that ensure the continuation of the arrangement. The plot shows manifests, tracking seals, and scheduled inspections that confirm how the system functions.

His capture disrupts the logistics chain and leads to renegotiations between stakeholders once the operation is exposed. The anime aired on Fuji TV in Japan in the Noitamina slot, and the related episodes detail the changes that occur after the network of farms is revealed.

Prime Minister Honest

Prime Minister Honest controls internal policy in ‘Akame ga Kill!’ by redirecting resources toward private interests and suppressing opposition. He uses informants, secret police, and military promotions to reinforce his position, which the series records through orders, court proceedings, and reports from the Night Raid.

These measures lead to unrest and military defections, resulting in conflicts that reshape the capital’s leadership. The television run aired on Tokyo MX in Japan, and the episodes track the administrative collapse that follows the exposure of his schemes.

Dio Brando

Dio Brando in ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ commits property and identity crimes early in the story and later acquires powers that expand his influence. He conducts human experimentation, subverts law enforcement, and builds a global network of agents whose movements are traced through passports, maps, and coded messages within the series.

The pursuit spans continents and generations, and it is documented through travel logs and interfamily records that connect each conflict. The anime aired on Tokyo MX in Japan, and this broadcast era covers the key arcs that detail his operations.

Sosuke Aizen

Sosuke Aizen in ‘Bleach’ stages his own death, manipulates subordinates, and commandeers forbidden research to build a weaponized fusion of artifacts. The plot shows lab records, captain meeting minutes, and security footage that explain how he bypasses command oversight.

His departure splits the Soul Society and forces emergency deployments that are tracked through mission rosters and battle reports in the story. The series aired on TV Tokyo in Japan, and these events frame the later arcs that follow the attempted takeover.

Frieza

Frieza in ‘Dragon Ball Z’ administers a planetary trade empire and orders mass exterminations to secure resources and suppress resistance. The narrative provides scouter readings, chain-of-command scenes, and battlefield transmissions that record how he exercises authority over his forces.

His defeat triggers shifts in regional control and motivates later alliances that alter interstellar politics in the series. The anime aired on Fuji TV in Japan, and the Namek saga and its aftermath document the full scope of his organization.

Hisoka Morow

Hisoka Morow in ‘Hunter x Hunter’ is registered as a contestant and later as a member of a criminal troupe, and he treats combat as a means to pursue personal targets. He forges and breaks agreements, with contracts and fight cards in the story providing a clear record of his movements and challenges.

His involvement changes exam outcomes and turf disputes, and his actions influence the strategies of both the Phantom Troupe and the protagonists. The 2011 television adaptation aired on Nippon TV in Japan, and the arcs outline how his choices affect each faction’s plans.

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