We probably won’t ever think of who might be the ugliest anime character ever. But once the curiosity is piqued, it’s hard to ignore!
Let’s take a look at the most memorable ugly faces and see whether it matches their personality or not.
Female Ugliest Anime Characters Ever
1. Linlin Charlotte (One Piece)
Standing on top of the chart with little to no rivalry is Linlin Charlotte, one of the most powerful female characters and, unfortunately, probably the ugliest woman ever in the internationally acclaimed One Piece series.
When you think of a person who always wears pink and loves sweet delicacies, you would expect someone cuter than Big Mom. There are many peculiar-looking characters in the pirate world, but she still leaves an unforgettable impression with a giant figure in no proportion: nearly 9 meters in height, an aquiline nose, a wide mouth, and a tongue always stuck out as if thirsty for blood.
During her twenties, Linlin looks remarkably different. Perhaps it is the result of having so many children… We can only guess.
2. Witch of the Waste (Howl’s Moving Castle)
At first glance, you might have an idea of why she is arguably the ugliest female character of all time. Double chin? Triple chin? It is nothing compared to the multiple layers of wrinkles connecting her face and her body.
It is somehow painful to know that she used to be a very beautiful young woman. Her fate changed when she encountered a falling star and became the host to the parasitic demon of fire. The King expelled the Witch to the Waste, hence she remained hostile even to his child.
Not only that but she was also pursued and then ditched by Howl, which ignited the vengeance within her. Despite everything, the Witch from Howl’s Moving Castle wasn’t a bad person at heart, and her own journey may move your heart.
3. Yubaba (Spirited Away)
The antagonist from the successful movie Spirited Away is no stranger to anime lovers, and her overly big head must have caused a shock. Those huge eyes feel like they can pierce through your soul and that nose looks deadly.
To pair with the unpleasant visage, her personality is borderline greedy and intimidating. However, we have to admit there are noble virtues in her: she is not hesitant to take on the tough jobs or praise others as they deserve.
Yubaba might not be a candidate for any beauty pageant, though very few people would dare to challenge her witchcraft.
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4. Melody (Hunter x Hunter)
It’s true that she has a beautiful voice to match her name, sadly her face is anything but beautiful. In case you didn’t know, this rodent-like individual is Melody from Hunter x Hunter.
Even though she is a minor character, her appearance leaves quite an impact. The visual effect might come from the big front teeth and the large bald patch on her head. All these unwanted changes come from the Darkness Sonata. We don’t get to know what Melody used to look like, but now she always covers as much of her body as she can.
Once you get used to her features, you will find her rather amiable. Her number-one goal is to put an end to the Sonata so no one else will have to go through her situation.
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5. Tomoko Kuroki (No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys’ Fault I’m Not Popular!)
Tomoko Kuroki is the only and also the ugliest anime protagonist in this compilation. She doesn’t know how to dress up or even how to socialize, which only contributes to her un-pretty appearance.
The thing about Tomoko is we can relate to her story. Puberty is not always kind to everyone, and many of us might have experienced the same: heavy eye bags for staying up late, outdated clothes, and random wishful thinking.
Tomoko has a lot of flaws, yet she remains optimistic somehow. Along the way, we will see her gaining more confidence and making a few friends although her attempt to become popular always fails hilariously. These slice-of-life details keep audiences like us engrossed in the plot.
Male Ugliest Anime Characters of All Time
1. Mamoru Uchida (Perfect Blue)
Me-Mania, an antagonist in Perfect Blue, is a nickname coming from Mamoru’s obsession with the beautiful Mima. He has the hairstyle of an emo kid with one eye covered, which is a good thing because the exposed eye is already ugly and creepy enough to look at. Those lips and those teeth are not exactly what I deem ideal for a kiss.
Even after he is revealed to have been manipulated by Rumi Hidaka, what he has done since the beginning of the movie is hardly acceptable. He was a stalker that terrorized Mima with letters and surrounded himself with everything related to the poor lady, and he even attempted to assault her sexually.
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2. Koji Koda (My Hero Acedemia)
If you have only heard of cute MHA characters, prepare yourself for the shocking moment when Koji Kouda appears. The top of his head resembles a mountain peak that doesn’t go well with the square jawline. Even the size of his hands and feet doesn’t follow a proper proportion.
Unlike what his appearance indicates, Koji is a shy introvert with a strong disliking for violence. He loves animals and his quirk allows him to communicate with them, as long as they are not some type of bugs as he fears this species with all his heart.
However, if his teammates need help, he is courageous enough to abandon his entomophobia.
3. Kōrai Hoshiumi (Haikyuu!!)
Kōrai Hoshiumi doesn’t have a really weird looking, but in a real-world setting, the peculiar hairstyle and the tiny eyebrows are enough for him to earn the title of the ugliest character in anime Haikyuu. Besides, the confidence Hoshiumi has due to his skills might rub people off in the wrong way.
However, many viewers still like him for his personality and even his appearance, and it is understandable! On the positive side, he is indeed strong, motivated, and determined. Even when his body is not exactly perfect for an athlete, he didn’t let it become an obstacle.
4. Danzo Shimura (Naruto)
The ugliest anime character in Naruto can hardly be anyone else other than Danzo Shimura. And we are not only talking about his face, even though it is more than enough to put him here. He looks half-dead with his right eye and right arm disabled, and the truth is worse than what meets our eyes.
Although he didn’t have much screen time compared to other antagonists of the series, Danzo is behind the majority of conflicts and dramas.
He revealed the information about Naruto being a host for the evil fox spirit, ordered Itachi to eliminate the entire Uchiha clan, planned assassinations to become the next Hokage, and went as far as to ruin himself for power.
5. Pesci (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)
There are many ugly anime characters but Pesci from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is simply unique. You can’t tell from his face, neck, and chest, for there is no jawline or collarbone to separate them from one another. Pineapple hair and cauliflower ears add to his funny look, yet this antagonist is not a person to mess with.
At first, Pesci is rather cowardly and passive, easily frightened by little things and fearful of gruesome scenes. However, after being cheered and encouraged by Prosciutto, he has more faith in himself and becomes a threat with his ruthlessness.
Final Words
Who is the ugliest anime character in your opinion? Truthfully speaking, although anime is a product of creativity and sometimes exaggeration, the flaws in these individuals make them more realistic and relatable to us than the picture-perfect characters.