The anime world has some villains that far exceed its heroes.
Anime might have some truly wild heroes that are leading the charge against evil forces in their respective universes, but there are plenty of villains that manage to outdo their altruistic counterparts.
Throughout the years, there have not only been great anime villains that have arrived in the medium, but there have been evil-doers that have far surpassed the heroes they fought.
With the spooky season in full swing, now seems like the best time to explore which villains have strode past the protagonists and why they remain beloved by the anime fan community to this day.
Some might see this as a cheat, considering the prince of all Saiyans has put his villainous days behind him, but even when Vegeta was at his most evil, he still was a far more fleshed-out character than Goku.
Author's summary: Anime villains often outshine heroes.