Anime Where The Main Character Is The Antagonist

Okay, hear me out. We all love a good anime protagonist. They're usually the good guys, right? Saving the world, being all heroic. But what if... they're actually the bad guys? Dun dun DUN!

I know, controversial. But some anime make you think. Maybe the "hero" isn't so heroic after all. Maybe, just maybe, they're kind of the antagonist of their own story.

When the Hero's Just... Not That Nice

Let's talk about Light Yagami from Death Note. Super smart guy, finds a notebook that kills people. Sounds like a setup for some serious vigilante justice, right?

Wrong! He becomes obsessed. Power corrupts, and Light? He's basically a god complex waiting to happen. He might think he's making the world better, but he's also a mass murderer. And manipulative, let's not forget manipulative. Is he really the "good guy" we're supposed to root for?

Moral Compass? More Like Moral Question Mark

Then there's Lelouch Lamperouge from Code Geass. Genius strategist, gets the power of Geass (mind control). Wants to overthrow a tyrannical empire. Sounds good so far, right?

But Lelouch uses any means necessary. He lies, manipulates, and sacrifices people. He blurs the line between revolutionary and dictator faster than you can say "All Hail Britannia!"

He creates chaos to achieve his goals. Is that a hero, or just a really effective villain?

Even seemingly more innocent characters can be questionable. Think about someone like Eren Yeager from Attack on Titan (later in the series, obviously!).

At first, he's just trying to protect his friends. Totally understandable. But things change. He becomes increasingly ruthless and driven, ultimately choosing a path that involves global destruction. Yeah, not so heroic anymore.

Is It All Just Perspective?

Maybe it's a matter of perspective. "One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter," as they say. Maybe Light, Lelouch, and even Eren see themselves as the heroes. They justify their actions in the name of a greater good.

But let's be real. There's a difference between making tough choices and outright villainy. Sometimes, the line gets blurred. And sometimes, the "hero" crosses it completely.

So, Who Are We Supposed to Root For?

That's the beauty of these kinds of anime. They make you think. They challenge your assumptions. They force you to question what it really means to be a hero.

It's not always easy. It can be uncomfortable rooting for someone who does questionable things. But maybe, just maybe, that's the point. Maybe we're not supposed to blindly follow anyone, not even the main character.

These anime show that morality is complex. Actions have consequences. And sometimes, the person who's supposed to save the day is actually the biggest threat of all. Maybe we should be paying more attention to the side characters, you know, the ones trying to talk some sense into these "heroes"? Just a thought!