Okay, so I suck BUT...
...at least I have a fun icon for the newest focus of my villain fetish.
Yes, those of you who know me ought to know that I have a major (understatement, that) fetish and love for villains, really awesome villains in particular. Why, it's so bad I even drool over cardboard cut-out, personality-less villains like Voldemort.
To get real, quality villains, though, one must turn to anime. Here at the old top three:
3. Shishio from Rurouni Kenshin
Yeah, so taking over Japan is a bit cliched (although not as much as taking over the world), but Shishio sticks out from the crowd, and not just because he's a mummy. He has lots of fun while trying to take over Japan, from conquering towns just for their hot springs, to cheerfully taunting his nemesis, to having the only kiss in the entire series (really), Shishio has so much personality he even wants Cappuccinos, even though they haven't been invented yet.
2. Kurei from Flame of Recca
Ah, yet another fighting series with no redeeming qualities. No, not true! It has Kurei. He's the standard tragic villain, who could have been a hero, but he wasn't written stupid. Yay! He immolates his first girlfriend, turning her into part of his power (and still flirts with her). Then, he turns dead minions into the same thing. I worry O_o But Kurei can pull it off like no one else. And okay, he has black lipstick, but is only a little gay.
1. Kuroro from Hunter x Hunter
The series that re-defined gayness (and pedophilia, yikes!), it had some awesome villains nonetheless. Kuroro is the good leader type of villain, which I'm pretty sure is a type that doesn't exist beyond him. Plus: he flirts, only to do horrible things with the person he was flirting with, and they don't even realize it until later. That's just awesome. Also: he was never beaten in a straight-up fight. If that doesn't make him a good villain, I don't know what would.
But, however cool each of these guys are, they are overshadowed by Alone from Saint Seiya: the Lost Canvas (the guy in my icon). In 4 short episodes, he effortlessly blew all of the competition out of the water, no competition.
He has a wimpy personality. He totally looks (and sometimes acts) like a girl. He has a soft spot for animals, especially puppies. He is dating best friends with the hero. (They sometimes act like they're dating!) And he kicks massive ass in a fight. Truly, he must be experienced to be truly appreciated.
Best villain evah, woot. My interest in fanfic has been renewed! Must write Tenma/Alone! Laura, Beth, I don't care if I have to strap you into a chair in front of my laptop, you are watching Lost Canvas!
Now I will re-descend into the void of cyberspace for a few months. :)
Yes, those of you who know me ought to know that I have a major (understatement, that) fetish and love for villains, really awesome villains in particular. Why, it's so bad I even drool over cardboard cut-out, personality-less villains like Voldemort.
To get real, quality villains, though, one must turn to anime. Here at the old top three:
3. Shishio from Rurouni Kenshin
Yeah, so taking over Japan is a bit cliched (although not as much as taking over the world), but Shishio sticks out from the crowd, and not just because he's a mummy. He has lots of fun while trying to take over Japan, from conquering towns just for their hot springs, to cheerfully taunting his nemesis, to having the only kiss in the entire series (really), Shishio has so much personality he even wants Cappuccinos, even though they haven't been invented yet.
2. Kurei from Flame of Recca
Ah, yet another fighting series with no redeeming qualities. No, not true! It has Kurei. He's the standard tragic villain, who could have been a hero, but he wasn't written stupid. Yay! He immolates his first girlfriend, turning her into part of his power (and still flirts with her). Then, he turns dead minions into the same thing. I worry O_o But Kurei can pull it off like no one else. And okay, he has black lipstick, but is only a little gay.
1. Kuroro from Hunter x Hunter
The series that re-defined gayness (and pedophilia, yikes!), it had some awesome villains nonetheless. Kuroro is the good leader type of villain, which I'm pretty sure is a type that doesn't exist beyond him. Plus: he flirts, only to do horrible things with the person he was flirting with, and they don't even realize it until later. That's just awesome. Also: he was never beaten in a straight-up fight. If that doesn't make him a good villain, I don't know what would.
But, however cool each of these guys are, they are overshadowed by Alone from Saint Seiya: the Lost Canvas (the guy in my icon). In 4 short episodes, he effortlessly blew all of the competition out of the water, no competition.
He has a wimpy personality. He totally looks (and sometimes acts) like a girl. He has a soft spot for animals, especially puppies. He is dating best friends with the hero. (They sometimes act like they're dating!) And he kicks massive ass in a fight. Truly, he must be experienced to be truly appreciated.
Best villain evah, woot. My interest in fanfic has been renewed! Must write Tenma/Alone! Laura, Beth, I don't care if I have to strap you into a chair in front of my laptop, you are watching Lost Canvas!
Now I will re-descend into the void of cyberspace for a few months. :)