| if the antagonist has big breast, then it can't be helped |
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| There's just so many reasons. For example People don't like the the protagonist, so they'd rather root for the villain/antagonist Sometimes the villains just are better characters than the good guys People sympathise with the villain and/or their goals Some villains are simply too awesome to not like etc. |
| For some of them, i feel like they are more interesting than the rest of the characters of the series. Or maybe i just like them because they are 'evil' |
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| Because the feeling of hate evoked by them is a good thing. I love to hate them. This is like loving Bowser in Mario, or Dr. Robotnik in Sonic. You just want the hero to kick their ass. Without them everything wouldn't be the same. |
| For the same general reasons they'd like any other character, |
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| Maybe some people think that sometimes the villain is more badass than the hero |
| The same reason why we can like any characters. It is not a case of we like Evil Villains because we are Evil. And because Villains are at times more interesting than the protagonist is: like Johan Liebert and Yoshikage Kira who both are more interesting than their Protagonist counterparts just Like @puckobox said |
| Antagonists are often developed by foregoing struggles that the viewer can relate to more closely — we all have our demons lingering in the shadows, and perhaps an antagonist or 'villain' can freely express what we desire to express ourselves, yet we are held back by social expectations and society. These characters are limitless, they take our place on the screen and draw out our personal stories that we ourselves cannot entirely communicate to an outside world. |
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| The answer is similar to why you hate Kirito even though he is a main protagonist and not an evil character There are more to see other than being evil or asshole |
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| The question is...why not? Their ''villaneous'' ideals sometimes it's just the opposite way of thinking of the protagonist...but are they really wrong? Funny Valentine,for instance,all the things that he made was for his country,and that include ''sacrifice'',only for a better cause,how can i tell that he's wrong?Just because Johnny and Gyro are the protagonists and their goals gets automatically rightful? Even the ''evil ones'' sometimes just don't want to destroy the world,but build a ''better one'' in their own ways,being them right or not. |
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| Why i like some Villains? Stupid answer: Villains laugh (search example at one piece, there's a lot o it) Honest answer: because some of them are unique. (Ex: Zeref, kizaru XD) Heartwarming answer: because not all of them are truly bad. (Ex: Itachi) Instant answer: because they're also a character. |
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| Sometimes, the villains/antagonists are more interesting than the actual protagonist |
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| It's interesting to see what drove them to villainy, their backstory, how they act now vs how they acted before, and villains overall tend to be more interesting. The Joker, Johan, Kira from Jojo, Satou from Ajin, and etc are all interesting characters. |
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| because antagonists are still characters. Good characters are good characters even if they are terrible people(which an antagonist doesn't necessarily have to be). Protagonists can be terrible people and good characters as well, even if they are still not villains. |
| every single one of my forum posts is dumb and invalid except for 1, I don't claim them it was a different person it was all fake |
| Easy, antagoists are usually the ones who move the plot, while protagonists are just passive entities who must stop them to save the world or for any other reason the protagonist fight for. Plus they tend to be more entertaining. |
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| well if you are an incopetent author you will end up demonising the villain for having a different moral value so yes they will end up as arrogant assholes but if the author put a little bit of effort you can make the anotnist to have a understabel and relatable perspective on the world so in that sense it would sense to like him i also love most character because of their flaws as human beings and as the villain are portrayed as an flawed and conflicted character he becomes way more interesting in my eyes than a generic moral hero in my eyes |
| The villain is a character with the ability to push around the story and add plot. He's supposed to be interesting and complex, his presence help develops other characters around him/her. That is if he is written and used properly. This won't mean everyone will like the villain itself but at least think they've add their part to the anime, turned it around, showed sides we haven't seen, improved it. Don't be a weeaboo and don't hate a character only because he killed off characters you liked (or tried to). |
| Sometimes, I find antagoinsts should be the main protagonists. Like they say, It has many reasons to like a villain more than a hero. For instance, Dai no Daiboken. Each villain in this show is, in my opinion, way more interesting, charismatic, likeable and has a better design than any protagonists together... |
| Most of the time when I like antagonists, it's because I want to see them get better and improve. A rehabilitation thing. Or I just like hugging evil characters because I it's like hugging a cactus and I live in Arizona and that's all we have here. |
| Sometimes villains are just way cooler than protagonists. |
| If I can relate with how the antagonist thinks then I'll like them. |
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| bcus they look way cooler thn the protagonist, somehow. |
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| Well in this matter I will go with an example.I really love Kyouko from Sangatsu because what she stands for.Yes she meant to be hated but her actions really makes sense. So for your question if writing of a villian is good there is no problem to like him/her. |
 Look at how cute they are together! How could you not like this villain? |
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Lestat- said: Antagonists are often developed by foregoing struggles that the viewer can relate to more closely — we all have our demons lingering in the shadows, and perhaps an antagonist or 'villain' can freely express what we desire to express ourselves, yet we are held back by social expectations and society. These characters are limitless, they take our place on the screen and draw out our personal stories that we ourselves cannot entirely communicate to an outside world. This was the case for me with Makishima from Pyscho Pass. Also because I found the protagonists uninteresting as hell. |
| If the villain is just that entertaining (E.g Kumagawa from Medaka Box) Or if the protagonists are just so boring. |
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| They can be more interesting and less predictable. |
| Be thankful for the wisdom granted to you. |
| They're often different, thus more interesting. Usually though, villains tend to be awfully predictable and one-dimensionally evil which doesn't make them any more notable than the MC. |
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| The antagonists are the real life people. They are easier to connect to and usually express (and succumb) to their insecurities, hardships, or other that we all have been through. Protagonists are fantasy. They're the "ideal" in conquering these difficulties instead of giving into hate or greed etc. As kids we find protagonists more interesting since we just think everything is simple... as we're older, we see ourselves (at least I do) in antagonists |
Depends how well written the characters are. Here's a good picture to explain: In real life, there is no such thing as a flat villain who is evil for the sake of being evil. Everyone has their own motives and if the writer is skillful, will make you able to relate to them. |
| Same reasons why people may likes the protagonist. Relatable, well-written (have a well-explained background story, motives, act in believable way), their looks and big breast (design) and maybe many more reasons. |
"People who don't see that anime has changed are either wearing "glasses" or watching only a certain type (and or era) of anime" "Having a low mean score doesn't necessarily mean one doesn't enjoy anime. Rating system is not a school grading system." "Elitist is people who think he is superior than others. Not necessarily ones who insulting/critisizing your favorite anime or people who enjoy a certain type of anime" "Fanboy is people who translating "your favorite anime is shit" into "you are shit". "Being a fanboy is an indication of elitism" |
| To put it simply, in my case: Light Yagami happened... |
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| Is there anyone who has seen Deathnote and doesnt like neither Light or L? |
 Oshii is probably the only director that loves dogs. He thinks he's a dog himself. That's right, its slime! It will dissolve your clothing slowly before my eyes! |
| How can anyone not like this crazy guy? Plus he's voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka. |
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| If you ever watched Black Butler (Hannah is the villian), mermaid melody (Gaito is the villian), and DN Angel (Krad is the villian), I don't think you would be complaining about them..... |
| Ha. Ha. HA. HA. HA. HA. HA. HA. I'm laughing because you got hurt. |
| Well not all antagonists are villains or evil. So there's that. Besides villains are characters as well. They have personalities of their own and thus have their fans. Mororver not everybody relates themselves to the protagonist. |
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| You know how girls like bad boys. Yea... sort of like that. No specific reason but mainly finding them *cool* |
| Sometimes (most times) the antagonist is much more interesting than the MC |
| If the anime presented is very two-dimensional in its story telling meaning it falls into good vs evil it can be kind of cheesy. The cheesiness of "the power of friendship" sort of makes me cringe so hard that I root for villains to kill everyone. I guess that is why I like dark magical girls because it takes a cheesy concept and kills everything. |
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| Antagonist tend to be far more interesting than the main characters because a lot of main characters have unrealistic standards and upbringings while a villain in actuality worked hard to get where they got. Villain works some 40 years to get to where he is, here comes a hero most likely a teen does a 5 month training montage...takes out everyone. Its so unrealistic and makes it seem like the hero is the cheater who just skyrocketed to the top without any real hardships. |
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| Villain's backstory > MC's backstory. |
| Because sometimes i find the antagonist more interesting |
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| Being a bad guy is KOOOL. Or well, it's about how well written the character is rather than whether he's a protag or he's a villain. |
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sasalx said: I totally agree with that. Kyouko can be a complete bitch and an awful person, but Hell is she doesn't steal the show everytime she starts to talk.Well in this matter I will go with an example.I really love Kyouko from Sangatsu because what she stands for.Yes she meant to be hated but her actions really makes sense. |
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