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If there is anyone who deserves the title for the best anime villain of all time, it is Sosuke Aizen fromBleach.Originally serving in the Gotei 13 as the former captain of its 5th Division, Aizen’s role as a villain was so profound that he became a pedestal that other manga creators wanted to reach with their own antagonistic characters.
His cruelty and selfishness don’t have a reason behind them, and all he ever wants is to replace the Soul King. He went to great lengths for it, and no matter what circumstances came his way, he always had a plan for it. His deceptiveness and brilliance as a villain are what made him different and better than any other villain the anime or manga world has ever seen.
However, the only shortcoming thatBleachfans believed Aizen had was that there was no explanation as to why he wanted the power for himself. Every villain has a demonic past behind them that forces their actions in a negative way. But Aizen is the only villain who doesn’t have a backstory, but he certainly deserved one.
Aizen’s Brilliance as a Villain Knows No Bounds
The biggest twist and the most heinous villain thatBleachhas ever observed is Sosuke Aizen. Posing as one of the captains of Gotei 13, Aizen not only manipulated the Soul Society but also proved that none of the captains or the authorities were capable of outsmarting him. He, along with his Zanpakuto, were a force to be reckoned with.
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Aizen was already at the peak with his indigenous plan, but he decided to one-up the main characters ofBleachby fusing with the Hogyoku, which granted him the strongest power in the history ofBleach.Aizen’s impact onBleachwas so epic that even after his imprisonment, he continued tomanipulate the scenes from the background.
Not only that, he was also able to foreshadow Yhwach, who is the final villain ofBleachfeaturing in the Thousand-Year Blood War arc.Tite Kubotruly put all of his efforts into creating a menace that no other villain could rival.
The Only Flaw in Sosuke Aizen’s Character
While Aizen was deemed perfect in terms of an antagonistic character, manyBleachfans believed that the only thing his character lacked was a backstory. A backstory is important to explain the motivation behind the villain’s actions, and althoughAizen was appreciated a lot as a villain, he could not form a bond with the fans as a character.
Every major villain in anime history, be it Pain fromNarutoor Kaido fromOne Piece, has had a stimulus that justified their steps as an antagonistic character.
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While it doesn’t create sympathy for these characters in the minds of the fans, it does help them to understand why they are acting in the ways that they are.
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Thus, Aizen’s role might have savedBleach;it raised a few questions in the minds ofBleachfans, and these questions have never been answered. His thirst for power and his terrifying intellect have no motivation behind them, and that raises complexity for his character inBleach.
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Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
