10 most egotistical anime characters ever, ranked

Egotistical anime characters are present in almost every series. It is one of the undeniable human emotions that leads to one's downfall or gets redeemed through character development. Some characters possessing such traits are loved by fans, while some are hated.

Most of the time, these egotistical anime characters exhibit grandiose ambitions of world domination in one way or the other. They add depth to the anime by either challenging the protagonists or serving as anti-heroic protagonists themselves.

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Madara, Hisoka, and 8 other egotistical anime characters

10) Tengen Uzui (Demon Slayer)

Tengen Uzui as seen in the Entertainment District arc (Image via Ufotable)

Tengen is the Sound Hashira of Demon Slayer, possessing exceptional combat skills. He is one of the egotistical anime characters with a god complex who calls himself the God of Festivities. Tengen has a flamboyant personality and wants everything around him to be overdone.

Even though he thinks highly of himself, he loves his three wives dearly. However, Tengen is seen to demean others by casually throwing insults at them when they can't keep up with the Hashira training. He is also seen boasting about himself in front of Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke. However, despite his egotistical character, he also possesses a caring side.

9) Jin Kariya (Bleach)

Jin Kariya as seen in Bleach (Image via Pierrot)

Jin Kariya is the most powerful member and the leader of the Bount. He had brown eyes and hair during childhood, but this changed when he merged with his doll. As one of the egotistical anime characters, he is ambitious enough to want to overthrow the Soul Society.

Kariya generally has a calm and confident demeanor, which changes when someone tries to rectify his worldview or refuses to accept it. He starts fights for no reason, believing his ego gives him the right to do so.

8) Katsuki Bakugo (My Hero Academia)

Katsuki Bakugo as seen in My Hero Academia (Image via Bones)

As the deuteragonist of My Hero Academia, Bakugo starts his journey as Deku's rival. His Quirk- Explosion, fueled his pride from a young age as he was frequently praised for its strength.

Bakugo always believed that he could easily overthrow other heroes and take the top spot for himself. Most of the time, he is seen addressing others as extras, which depicts his ego. Bakugo is one of the egotistical anime characters who underwent a redeeming arc after meeting his classmates and other Pro Heroes.

7) Karma Akabane (Assassination Classroom)

Karma as seen in the anime (Image via Lerche)

Karma is a former student of Kunugigaoka Junior High School and the tritagonist of Assassination Classroom. He has a sadistic personality, which he hides behind his smiling face. Karma is mainly known for his violent behavior.

Like other egotistical anime characters, Karma is often bored by things like the school assembly. He is one of the most intelligent characters in the series, and he has a mischievous and cunning personality. He eventually grows to respect Korosensei.

6) Gilgamesh (Fate Series)

Gilgamesh as seen in the anime (Image via Studio DEEN)

Gilgamesh is the secondary antagonist of the Fate series. He was another one of the egotistical anime characters who wanted to obliterate most of humanity as he deemed them useless. He exerts his aura to others, making them naturally bow before his magnificence.

His colossal ego makes him think that everything in the world is his possession and that he is the only king of the world. Gilgamesh doesn't take his battles seriously. He doesn't see real threats coming from others, as he thinks of himself as superior to everyone else.

5) Hisoka Morow (Hunter x Hunter)

Hisoka as seen in Hunter x Hunter (Image via Madhouse)

Hisoka is a Hunter and the primary antagonist of Hunter x Hunter. Eventually, he became a supporting character in the series, and he again became the antagonist later in the 13th Hunter Chairman Election arc.

Hisoka is one of the egotistical anime characters who indulge in his sadistic personality. He is extremely self-centered and does everything according to his wishes without regard for other characters.

4) Dio Brando (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series)

Dio Brando as seen in Stardust Crusaders (Image via David Production)

Dio is the primary antagonist of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. He is the archenemy of the Joestar family and controls the body of Jonathan Joestar to which his head is attached.

He is one of the most egotistical anime characters who holds an immense grudge against the Joestar family and promises to wipe them out. Dio shows a lack of empathy and a violent personality. By acquiring the stand, The World, Dio thinks of himself above others. Even after his death, he continues to haunt the narrative in Stone Ocean.

3) Madara Uchiha (Naruto)

Madara Uchiha as seen in Naruto: Shippuden (Image via Pierrot)

Madara was originally a leader of the Uchiha clan. He was the founder of Konohagakure along with Hashirama Senju, the first Hokage. Since childhood, he had grown confident in his battles and strived to master anything he put his mind to.

He defeated the Five Kage with little effort which boosted his ego and explained his egotistical nature. He belittles anyone he deems weaker than him and cares immensely for power. Despite that, he respects his former friend and rival, Hashirama.

2) Lelouch Lamperouge (Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion)

Lelouch as seen in Code Geass (Image via Sunrise)

As one of the egotistical anime characters deemed an anti-hero, Lelouch depicts exceptional intelligence and is similar to Light in regards to bringing about a new world devoid of crime/hatred. Lelouch's dignity causes him to view academics as trivial while focusing on his goal of creating a new world.

Due to his royal upbringing, he grew up to be an arrogant character. However, he also views nobles as 'overprivileged parasites.' Lelouch's stoic personality and disinterest in others make him one of the most egotistical anime characters.

1) Light Yagami (Death Note)

Light Yagami as seen in Death Note (Image via Madhouse)

Light is one of the most egotistical anime characters of all time. His god complex is portrayed in the opening visuals of the anime as well. Light doesn't spare any thoughts for romance. Even if he goes on dates, it's a calculated move to appear as a normal high schooler.

While it is true that being the owner of a death note changes one's personality, Light has always been portrayed as an egotistical character who firmly believes that he can singlehandedly get rid of every crime in the world. However, the more he uses his death note, the more egotistical he becomes, and his goal changes accordingly.

Final Thoughts

Most of the egotistical anime characters are either antagonists or protagonists of their own series, deemed as anti-heroes. In some cases, they serve as amusement or go through a redemption arc, while in other cases, they meet their end due to their monumental ego.