Askellad (Vinland Saga)
Also known as: Lucius Astorius Castus
Featured in: Vinland Saga
Creator: Makoto Yukimara
Abilities: Swordsmanship, leadership skills, range weapons, intelligence
Askellad was the villain of the first season of the Vinland Saga, yet he was able to win the audience with his charismatic personality and cunningness. Unlike most anime villains, Askellad is not someone who causes destruction across the planet just for evilness, but he is working towards certain goals. We know he loves and cares about his mother and the safety of her and her country.
But that doesn’t change the fact that he has massacred and murdered the entirety of villages without even blinking an eye. He is a Viking and a savage man who won’t think twice before killing you.
10 Most Evil Anime Villains of All Time
An anime’s success heavily depends on the characterization of its protagonist and its villain and the relationship between the two. Anime has given us some very iconic villains; some are tragic characters, and then there are some who are evil. It is extremely important to focus on the villain. A boring, confused villain does not satisfy or impress the audience or the critics. From the vast list of iconic villains, here are 10 of the most evil villains in anime history.