11 Anime Series Where the Main Character Hates Everyone

Misanthropy: the general aversion of humanity. A feeling that even the most positive of us can leave behind sometimes. In these anime series, the main character feels those vibes in a big way. Whether they've been wronged in some way or just have a skewed perspective, they're forced into that main character role that's usually only enjoyed by a small handful of people, if that's what it is. Continue reading more information about this article.

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU

There is certainly a difference between cynicism and misanthropy, but Hachiman sure doesn't make it seem like there is. For a romance show, having a main character with such a bleak outlook on the world, and especially love, makes for an interesting yet predictable plot. However, what makes the show so great is that they don't pull things off the way you'd expect.

The rising of the shield hero

Naofumi's hatred towards almost everyone stems from an early betrayal for which, at the time, she seemed to be wrong. That made him bitter inside. Even with the people she gets close to, there is still a clear wall of bitterness that shows in her actions.

Arifureta

It's actually almost the same as The Rising of the Shield Hero. He was a kind guy even when his powers in a new world were disappointing compared to his peers. He then suffered a betrayal and hardened his heart and bleached his hair.

I'm standing on a million lives

Yet another series of isekai, but unlike the previous two, Yotsuya hated everyone before he was sent to a new world. He remains cold and calculating in his actions, and does not connect emotionally with his peers. He is a smart character, but not necessarily a nice one.

Death Note

At first, Light seems like your average high school boy, smart, if deeply bored. However, Death Note is about watching him descent into madness when he is granted the power to kill someone without getting his hands dirty. Let's just say that maybe Light doesn't hate all people at first, but his contempt for his life becomes pretty clear.