Let's be real, we've all been there. You start a new anime, meet the characters, and instantly decide who's getting added to your "most hated" list. But sometimes, just sometimes, those initial judgments get flipped on their heads. Those annoying quirks? They become endearing charms. Those villainous actions? They have a tragic backstory.
Ranker asked 878 anime fans to confess which characters they initially hated but grew to love, and the results might surprise you!
Itachi Uchiha: From Family Killer to Tragic Hero
Claiming the top spot with a staggering 556 votes is none other than "Naruto's" infamous Itachi Uchiha. At first glance, he's the ultimate baddie: cold-hearted, ruthless, and responsible for the brutal massacre of his own clan. Who could forgive that?
"I wanted to reach through the screen and throttle Itachi myself when I first met him," confessed one fan on Reddit.
"But his backstory…man, it broke me."
And broken it is. Itachi's tale of sacrifice and manipulation reveals a tormented soul forced to make an impossible choice: save his village or save his family.
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