Top 5 Renowned Yandere Characters in the Anime World

Yuno Gasai from the acclaimed anime Mirai Nikki (Future Diary) is perhaps the top contender for the yandere queen title. Even those just delving into the term 'yandere' and reading a bit about this character would nod in agreement that no one can love as crazily and somewhat frighteningly as Yuno Gasai.

Mirai Nikki is a renowned horror, action, and supernatural anime created by Sakae Esuno in 2011. The plot revolves around a death match among 12 players, each equipped with a 'Future Diary' - a notebook that predicts their future. This notebook is part of a death game orchestrated by a supernatural entity named Deus Ex Machina and his assistant Muru Muru. The competition requires players to kill each other, and the last survivor will become the 'God of Time and Space,' inheriting Deus's powers.

With its engaging, intense storyline, it's not hard to see why Mirai Nikki gained fame. However, a significant contributor to the widespread recognition of Mirai Nikki is the character Yuno Gasai. She is one of the most crucial and complex characters in the manga and anime in general.

Yuno Gasai is a classmate of the male protagonist Yukiteru Amano. After Deus chooses Amano as one of the 12 owners of the diary and participants in the life-or-death battle to become the Lord of the world, Yuno reveals herself as one of those 12 and expresses her desire to become Amano's companion.

Yuno Gasai later falls deeply in love with Yukiteru Amano, but her love is somewhat 'terrifying.' Due to her overwhelming love for Yuki, she is willing to do anything to possess him, and anything that interferes with their love can be swiftly eliminated by her. Yuno Gasai is also a ruthless and cold-hearted individual, to the point that Yuki, the male protagonist, is often frightened and attempts to escape.

Here are some details you might want to know about Yuno Gasai:

• Full Name: Yuno Gasai - 我妻 由乃
• Age: 14 - 16
• Date of Birth: 16/11
• Height: 160cm

Lucy is the main character in the anime Elfen Lied - a series believed to have inspired the popular horror film, Stranger Things. The manga version was serialized in Weekly Young Jump magazine from 2002, adapted into an anime in 2004, quickly gaining attention but not without controversy due to its graphic violence and dark themes.

Originally named Kaede, Lucy, while in an orphanage, presented herself as quite pessimistic, closed off, and perpetually ostracized by others due to her grotesque horns. Initially, Kaede couldn't understand why people treated her this way, but later, she herself grew to hate her own horns, feeling self-loathing.

The turning point for Kaede, now Lucy, began when she witnessed her beloved pet dog being brutally killed by heartless children at the orphanage. Subsequently, Lucy was captured and experimented on by a secret government organization. These events fueled a deep-seated hatred for humanity in Lucy, causing her to lose control and commit ruthless killings.

In the early part of Elfen Lied, Lucy appeared as a cold-blooded serial killer without a hint of remorse. However, there was one person who could empathize with Lucy, and that was Kouta - the person who ignited small glimmers of hope in Lucy that the world still had goodness. Lucy is a remorseless mass murderer, yet she is also a pitiable victim of extreme violence.

Here are some details you might want to know about Lucy:

• Full Name: Lucy - Kaede - Nyu - 楓
  
• Age: 15 (18 in the anime)
  
• Date of Birth: Not clear
  
• Height: 200cm

Yandere individuals are already quite terrifying, but Megumi Shimizu takes it a step further by being a yandere vampire. Megumi, with her beautiful and striking appearance, long pink hair, and large eyes, had a balanced physique even as a human before transforming into a vampire. Living in the village of Sotoba, Megumi exuded the personality and style of a city girl, dreaming of one day leaving her village for a more bustling city.

Megumi had a haughty personality, always considering herself the center of attention and feeling out of place in the Sotoba village, despite outwardly appearing normal. Upon becoming a vampire, Megumi became significantly more malevolent, with the only person she truly loved and harbored feelings for being Natsuno Yuuki—the only person with the same desire to leave Sotoba as her. However, her expression of affection for Yuuki is extremely chilling, as every night Megumi sneaks into Yuuki's room to watch him sleep.

Here are some details you might want to know about Megumi Shimizu:

• Full Name: Megumi Shimizu - 清水 恵
  
• Age: 16 (15 years old as a human)
  
• Date of Birth: 26/8
  
• Height: 165cm

Misa Amane stands out as one of the most beautiful female characters in the renowned anime Death Note. This charming lady plays a pivotal role in the storyline, especially in aiding the protagonist Yagami Light (Kira) in executing his dark schemes. Misa's famous slogan, “Yeah, but… to me, Light is more important than the world,” is a clear indicator that she is a genuine yandere.

Misa Amane, a talented and famous singer, is also the most fervent fan of the 'Savior' Kira. She deeply loves Kira and is willing to do anything, even staining her hands with blood, in the hope of one day gaining his love. However, Misa innocently fails to realize that Kira never will love her, and all that Kira does for Misa is merely manipulation, exploiting her beliefs that someday her feelings will be reciprocated. Kira takes advantage of Misa without ever intending to love her.

Misa Amane is a character with deep internal complexities. Originally a talented singer with a pure and kind heart, she becomes twisted and uncontrollable due to her blind love. Misa Amane's tragic demise is both justified and profoundly regrettable, as she could have had a better life if not manipulated and exploited by Kira.

Here are some details you might want to know about Misa Amane:

• Full Name: Misa Amane - 弥 海砂
  
• Age: 19 - 24
  
• Date of Birth: 25/12
  
• Height: 152cm

Kotonoha Katsura is one of the two main female characters in School Days - an anime with the most shocking ending of all time. Kotonoha plays a crucial role in the plot, and she is a true yandere as she loves the main character, Makoto, more than anyone else. With a beautiful appearance, long black hair, and a well-proportioned figure, Kotonoha Katsura easily attracts a large fan base. However, what makes her stand out is her personality, contrasting sharply with her gentle and somewhat shy appearance.

In School Days, Kotonoha Katsura gets involved in a love triangle with Makoto Itou - the main character, and Sekai Saionji - a close friend. The appearance of Makoto and Sekai is like two bright rays in Kotonoha's lonely life, one being the person she loves wholeheartedly, and the other being the only close friend. However, when Kotonoha discovers Makoto's involvement with other girls, she seems to go mad and transforms into a different person, ready to eliminate anyone who could become an obstacle between her and Makoto's love.

Here are some details you might want to know about Kotonoha Katsura:

• Full Name: Kotonoha Katsura
  
• Age: 15 - 16
  
• Date of Birth: 4/1
  
• Height: 156cm