In anime world, there are some characters who has many haters. They are usually hated by fans for some reasons, such as their bad traits or unforgivable/heinous actions. However, there are also other factors that make them hated.
So, who are the most hated anime characters among fans? Check out the full review below!
1. Boruto – Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
The fact that Boruto has a lot of haters is nothing new among anime fans. There are many factors that contribute to his hatred. One of them is his mischievous nature, which has tarnished his father's reputation as Hokage.
Boruto's character portrayal is also very different from Naruto, who is synonymous with hard work. Boruto was born a genius from the start. He can master high-level jutsu like the Rasengan with ease.
Not only that, Boruto also managed to defeat an enemy as powerful as Momoshiki Otsutsuki and obtain the Karma seal. This is a bit too forced, considering his young age.
2. Near – Death Note
The next most hated character is Near from the Death Note series. He served as the detective L Lawliet replaced after his death. However, Near's portrayal was very poor and could be considered a copycat of Lawliet.
Near failed to capture the attention of fans because he wasn't as engaging as Lawliet, who was very distinctive in the eyes of fans. This is the reason Near is hated. If Near appeared in another anime, he might have shone brighter and escaped Lawliet's shadow.
3. Shou Tucker – Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Unlike the previous character, Shou Tucker is hated by fans for his heinous and immoral crimes. To obtain a license as a state alchemist, he willingly conducted insane experiments on his daughter.
Shou possesses the knowledge to fuse humans and dogs to create new creatures like chimeras. Clearly, Shou's actions are unforgivable, which is why many fans hate him.
4. Danzo Shimura – Naruto
In Naruto, there are actually several characters with many haters. One of the most annoying was Danzo Shimura. He was willing to do anything to protect the village, including committing crimes in the shadows.
Danzo once treated the Uchiha clan terribly badly. He stole their Sharingan and used it for personal gain. Furthermore, he was also very determined to become Hokage.
5. Orihime Inoue – Bleach
Next, there's the beautiful girl named Orihime Inoue from the Bleach series. She was Ichigo's best friend and now his wife. She always accompanied Ichigo on his adventures, which were full of challenges and dangers.
Despite this, many fans disliked Orihime because they considered her a burden. She often screamed and asked for Ichigo's help. Furthermore, there were also fans who hated Orihime because they wanted Ichigo to be with Rukia instead.
6. Gabi Braun – Attack on Titan
For those of you who are fans of Attack on Titan, you surely know why Gabi Braun is hated by so many. She committed an unforgivable act: she killed Sasha Braus.
Gabi, overcome with emotion, pulled the trigger without thinking, hitting Sasha. The moment happened so quickly that Sasha's friends didn't even notice.
7. Shinji Ikari – Neon Genesis Evangelion
Although Shinji Ikari is the main protagonist of Neon Genesis Evangelion, he's not well-liked by fans due to his pessimistic and cowardly nature. He was forced to pilot an EVA robot due to his parents' orders.
This is actually quite logical, as EVA pilots are always fighting on the front lines and facing death. However, Shinji often cries in fear, which is quite disturbing. He should be braver and change his crybaby nature.
8. Sugou Nobuyuki/Oberon – Sword Art Online
One word that best describes Sugou Nobuyuki, also known as Oberon, is disgusting. He once held Asuna hostage and treated her terribly. This naturally angered Kirito.
In the real world, Nobuyuki works as the boss of RECT Inc. However, he uses a new identity as Oberon when playing ALFHeim Online. He is also very cowardly and lacks talent as a gamer.
9. Minoru Mineta – My Hero Academia
A hero generally has admirable and exemplary traits. However, Minoru Mineta comes across as quite ridiculous because he is very flirtatious and likes to tease his classmates.
Furthermore, Mineta often takes advantage of adversity. This is what has earned him many haters. Despite his flirtatious nature, he is still reliable in emergency situations.
10. Yuno – Black Clover
Yuno is actually a cool and arguably perfect character. However, many Black Clover fans hate her because she often receives insane buffs that make her appear overpowered.
This contrasts sharply with Asta, who has to struggle and work hard to grow stronger. The disparity between them is palpable. Many fans even joke that Yuno is the main protagonist of Black Clover.
11. Kurozumi Orochi – One Piece
Actually, there are several One Piece characters who have a lot of haters. Examples include Akainu and Blackbeard. However, they still have positive sides that make them incredibly cool.
This isn't the case with Kurozumi Orochi. He's a pathetic villain who deserves to be hated. He's cowardly, cruel, and gutless in combat. This is despite the fact that he ate a Mythical Zoan devil fruit, which is considered overpowered.
12. Malty Melromarc – The Rising of the Shield Hero
Malty Melromarc is a noblewoman in The Rising of the Shield Hero. Malty has a malicious streak and harbors ill intentions towards Naofumi.
Malty conspired to banish Naofumi from their kingdom. She even resorted to dirty tricks that landed Naofumi on the blacklist. Because of this, she became hated by fans.
13. Rachel – Tower of God
Next, there's the blonde-haired girl named Rachel from the Tower of God series. She initially appears to be an ordinary girl. However, she harbors jealousy towards Bam, leading her to attempt to harm him.
Rachel feels no guilt whatsoever. She even pretends to be in pain to gain pity from others. Clearly, she is very manipulative and cunning, which is why she is hated by fans.
14. Kazuya Kinoshita – Rent A Girlfriend
Kazuya Kinoshita is the main protagonist in Rent A Girlfriend. He's portrayed as a terrible man in love. He's also a supportive and kind person.
Unfortunately, Kazuya often disappoints and hurts those who care about him. He also shows a whiny side and often causes unnecessary drama. Because of his bad personality, he's not well-liked by fans.
15. Akira Takaoka – Assassination Classroom
In closing, there's Akira Takaoka from Assassination Classroom. He's a military soldier who was once entrusted with teaching Class E. He may seem friendly, but he's a terrible teacher.
Takaoka enjoys using harsh methods to educate his students. He does this to instill fear and to project his own superiority. This trait makes him a very hated figure.