I’ve always been fascinated by villains who aren’t just evil for the sake of it. Some are driven by really complex backgrounds and things that make sense within their world, and it can be surprisingly unsettling to see their point of view. These moments really show why they became the way they are, laying out their history, motivations, and what they stand to lose. I’m going to share some examples of these scenes, focusing on what actually happened and how the story presented those choices. I’ll also mention which studio created each anime, because these perspective shifts are often what really make a show memorable.
Pain’s deterrence plan in ‘Naruto Shippuden’
Following the devastation of Konoha, Pain reveals his goal: to build a weapon so terrible that it would scare countries into avoiding war altogether. He argues that war stems from personal loss, and believes that if everyone shared the same pain, it would create a fearful peace. The story delves into his difficult childhood in Amegakure, showing how constant conflict led him to this drastic solution. This plan is presented during the Pain’s Invasion arc, with flashbacks illustrating his descent from hopeful idealism to extreme measures.
Stain’s hero society critique in ‘My Hero Academia’
Stain criticizes heroes he believes are driven by personal gain and recognition, not a genuine desire to help others. He believes true heroism comes from selfless acts, which clashes with established heroic practices and organizations. These conflicts make both aspiring and professional heroes question their motivations. Bones orchestrates these showdowns in Hosu City, and utilizes media coverage and public opinion to demonstrate how Stain’s beliefs gain traction beyond the battles themselves.
Shogo Makishima versus the Sibyl System in ‘Psycho-Pass’
Makishima challenges the system that predicts and controls people based on their psychological profiles. He deliberately commits crimes to expose flaws in this control system and to demonstrate how it diminishes individual freedom. His actions raise important questions about free will and accountability when everything is constantly monitored. The animation studio, Production I.G, explores this conflict through investigations that reveal how the Sibyl System functions and who it considers disposable.
Lelouch’s Zero Requiem in ‘Code Geass’
Lelouch strategically gains control to appear as a world-ruling tyrant, all as part of a plan for his own death to unite everyone against a common foe. This operation aims to stop endless cycles of revenge by offering a definitive end through his public execution. The story meticulously shows how this plan is carried out, who is involved, and the resulting political changes. The creators, Sunrise, thoroughly depict how the plan works, including how it alters countries and leadership when successful.
Askeladd protecting Wales in ‘Vinland Saga’
Askeladd deliberately sacrifices himself by goading Prince Canute into killing him, preventing a destructive invasion of Wales – his mother’s home. This pivotal moment, carefully crafted by Wit Studio at the end of the first season, unfolds amidst political intrigue, hostage situations, and revelations about Askeladd’s past, with his true intentions only becoming clear once his fate is sealed. He ensures a new, more stable ruler will take power and spare Wales from devastation.
Zeke’s euthanization proposal in ‘Attack on Titan’
Zeke intends to use the power of the Founding Titan to stop Eldians from being born, believing this will end the hatred and persecution they face by eliminating their bloodline. He argues this is the only way to prevent the world from fearing and exploiting Eldian abilities. His plan involves using royal blood and working with Eren to activate the Founding Titan’s powers. The anime shows how this agreement is put into action, and how Marley, Paradis, and the rest of the world react to it.
Koutarou Amon questioning the CCG in ‘Tokyo Ghoul’
When I first learned about Amon joining the Commission, I understood his belief that humans and ghouls were simply on opposite sides. But watching him work, I started to see things change. He met ghouls who just wanted to live peacefully, and then there was Kaneki… those encounters really made him question whether treating all ghouls as enemies was the right thing to do. I’ve seen his reports – they show a real worry about just wiping out ghouls without considering who they are. The studio documented it all – through the raids, the tough interrogations, and the missions in the field – and it became clear even within the agency that things weren’t as simple as they seemed.
Tamura Reiko protecting her child in ‘Parasyte -the maxim-‘
Reiko, a parasite who used to see humans only as a source of sustenance, unexpectedly forms a bond with her human baby. She starts protecting the child, even risking her own life – for example, shielding the baby during a police operation and consistently choosing the infant’s safety over her own. This change is shown through her actions and how her priorities shift. The story takes place during a large-scale effort to hunt down parasites, forcing them to change their behavior to survive.
The Anti-Spiral containment strategy in ‘Gurren Lagann’
The Anti-Spiral are a civilization dedicated to preventing a catastrophic event they foresee that would destroy the universe. They believe unchecked growth of ‘Spiral energy’ is the cause, so they limit potential by suppressing evolution and forcing humanity to live underground. The story explains the origins of the dangerous Spiral Nemesis and why the Anti-Spiral resort to such drastic measures. This backstory is revealed through information shared by surviving members of Spiral civilizations and records left behind by those who came before.
Lady Eboshi defending Iron Town in ‘Princess Mononoke’
Eboshi is the leader of Iron Town, a community that offers jobs to people often marginalized, like those with leprosy and former sex workers. She’s focused on increasing iron production, which means clearing land from the forest. This puts her in conflict with the forest’s powerful gods – a boar and a wolf – who see her actions as a threat. The story highlights the tension between the needs of the townspeople to survive and the preservation of the natural world. The film explores the social dynamics within Iron Town and the economic forces behind its growth.
Tsukasa’s plan to revive only the young in ‘Dr. Stone’
Tsukasa is freeing people turned to stone, but only those he sees as flawed, and he’s trying to create a new world ruled by young people to prevent the mistakes of the past. He wants to control the power to revive people, deciding who comes back and when. The story revolves around a disagreement over how to rebuild society and who should be in charge. TMS Entertainment has provided detailed information about the two main groups – the Kingdom of Science and the Empire of Might – including what resources they have and how they plan to fight.
Bondrewd’s relic research in ‘Made in Abyss’
Bondrewd performs dangerous human experiments hoping to understand the Abyss and create tools that can withstand its crushing depths. He focuses on finding ways to keep people conscious and moving despite the debilitating effects of the Curse, and he tests these methods on the children under his protection. The story details the technology he uses – including special cartridges – and shows us everything about his lab at Ido Front. The animation studio, Kinema Citrus, visually explains his procedures with clear diagrams, detailed devices, and step-by-step demonstrations of each new discovery.
Daigo Kagemitsu sacrificing his heir in ‘Dororo’
Daigo makes a desperate deal, offering parts of his newborn son to demons in exchange for good harvests and peace for his province, which is suffering from war. While this bargain brings years of prosperity to his people, it dooms his son to a difficult life filled with hardship and struggle. The story follows the years of success and stability that result from the deal, and also shows how the consequences of the agreement begin to unravel. The animation studios MAPPA and Tezuka Productions explore the difficult choices Daigo makes and the far-reaching effects of his bargain.
Yoshikage Kira seeking an unnoticed life in ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable’
Kira stays hidden by getting rid of people who might recognize him and constantly changing his identity. He pretends to live a normal life to cover up his crimes. He uses a special power that lets him remotely detonate things and clean up any evidence, keeping the town of Morioh peaceful and unaware. While the police and students investigate, they’re constantly led down false paths and struggle to find concrete evidence. The investigation meticulously reveals each of Kira’s lies and ultimately uses local records to pinpoint his location.
Char forcing humanity to space in ‘Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack’
I’ve been following the story of Char, and it’s incredible – and terrifying. He’s actually engineered a plan to drop an asteroid on Earth, not to destroy us, but to force humanity to move into space! He thinks Earth is hitting a wall – we’re running out of resources and getting stuck in political gridlock, and he believes space is where we can truly grow. It’s a massively complex operation involving stolen nuclear engines, the messy politics of the space colonies, and a lot of carefully planned deception. I’ve been reading reports detailing the military side of things – it’s called Axis Drop – and seeing how different factions are racing against time to either help him succeed or stop him. It’s a really intricate game of strategy.
Tell us what scenes you’d include and which ones made you reconsider a villain’s actions – share your thoughts in the comments!
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