When fans think of the most terrifying anime characters, it's usually not the comedy shows and movies that spring to their minds. However, some of the greatest comedy anime series have not only the best jokes and funniest heroes or sidekicks but also surprisingly menacing foes and cold-blooded villains who can turn any light-hearted moment into a horrifying one.
Thanks to these wholesome and uplifting animes, fans could meet the funniest anime characters of all time while enjoying complex stories these dark characters made even more memorable and oftentimes deeply emotional. These memorable but often hated characters, in their own way, did help to make these stories' positive messages and mood-boosting moments become much more impactful since, thanks to them, these scenes often happened after highly emotional lows.
7 Tatsu - The Way of the Househusband
Tatsu is not only the owner of one of the most iconic anime tattoos of all time, but he's also one of the most terrifying-looking characters in one of the funniest new comedy animes. In fact, most jokes in The Way of the Househusband are thanks to his menacing look and demeanor that keeps clashing with the sweet and cute things he's actually doing.
Tatsu is a retired yakuza who was once one of the scariest and most legendary gang members. He is now happily married to the love of his life, Miku, and has become an excellent cook who loves taking care of the house and his lovely wife. While his violent days are behind him, if anyone were to harm or kill Miku, he would probably pull a John Wick and would do it with ease.
6 Yuuki Kagurazaka - That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime
Yuuki Kagurazaka is Rimuru's most intelligent and worst enemy in That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime. This weird and hilarious anime that's set in a fantasy world is filled with great characters and has a thrilling story filled with action, twists, and funny moments.
While Yuuki shows some respect and cares for his underlings, he's still a pretty devious genius who uses his smarts to conquer this new world he was transported into. He also has fairly strong psychic powers he uses to further control and manipulate those who stand in his way. He's also one of the main leaders of the imperial military who's capable of doing just about anything to achieve his goals.
5 Hanzo Urushihara - The Devil Is A Part-Timer!
Hanzo Urushihara is one of the strongest characters in the series who was also responsible for some of the biggest battles and funniest moments in The Devil Is A Part-Timer!. Urushihara is actually Lucifer's human body, who was also one of the Demon King's generals in the series.
Everyone's favorite fallen angel quickly became a fan favorite in this funny anime too. While Lucifer started out as a major antagonist who used his powers for all kinds of evil, he eventually switched sides and became a supporter of the Demon Lord, who kept getting into trouble in modern-day Tokyo.
4 Ragyo Kiryuin - Kill La Kill
Ragyo Kiryuin is not only one of the most terrifying characters in comedy animes but also one of the worst moms in anime history. Kill La Kill's most devious villain defeated his own daughter, so she could get her hands on the powerful Junketsu.
Kill La Kill became famous for its epic battles, powerful characters, and surprisingly funny moments, and Ragyo was one of the most merciless and strongest fighters in the show. She was both a highly intelligent and physically skilled fighter with superhuman strength and supernatural powers that allowed her to regenerate herself and others, fly, and could also use her mind control abilities to defeat others.
3 Akito Sohma - Fruits Basket
Even though Fruits Basket is one of the most wholesome and motivational animes of all time, this show isn't without its own terrifying villain. Akito Sohma was this hilarious anime's antagonist who committed some truly horrific things against her own family members. She was also the head of the cursed Sohma family, who spent most of her life hiding in her darkly lit home.
Thanks to her epic tantrums, Akito quickly became one of the most hated anime characters of all time. Both in the anime and the manga, she did some unforgivable things when feeling hurt, and jealous or was just purely hateful. Among many other things she choked and stabbed others, pushed people out of windows, beat up a small kid, and even managed to blind one of her loved ones. Even though Fruits Basket is one of the best slice-of-life anime series ever, Akito certainly managed to create some darkly shocking and tear-worthy moments.
2 Boros - One-Punch Man
One-Punch Man served fans with some of the funniest jokes and most iconic punches in anime history, as well as some truly terrifying and mighty villains. Even though Lord Boros was only a Dragon Level threat, he was the only one that came close to being a God Level antagonist who could possibly hurt or even defeat Saitama.
While Boros couldn't kill Saitama, he was still an immensely powerful being who was able to destroy entire planets. The leader of the Dark Matter Thieves was looking for a new challenge, and he finally found it when he crossed paths with One-Punch Man's lead. Even though Boros was eventually defeated, he was still Saitama's strongest foe.
1 Utsuro - Gintama
Utsuro is one of the most powerful characters of all time. Gintama's main villain was one of the most skilled and remorseless anime characters ever who had a deep love for death and destruction. Even though Utsuro committed some truly horrifying acts, thanks to his well-crafted backstory, most fans were always able to understand the meaning behind his actions.
Utsuro was not only one of the strongest fighters in the show but was also immortal who craved death and loved agonizing others. He was the fearless leader of the infamous Tenshouin Naraku group and was Gintoki's worst enemy.