Have you ever thought, among all the manipulator throughout old gen to new gen who stands above all. Who’s deception, tactics, plans , plots have influenced there series to which extent?
So, hey guys, this is S.J. from AnimeQuack and here today let’s discuss about who is best manipulator of all time in the history of anime.
Souske Aizen :
Aizen is the main Antagonist from the bleach series. Aizen Zanpakutō, Kyōka Suigetsu, which allows him to manipulate all five senses of his opponents, making them see and experience things that aren’t real. helps him to misdirect people to believe in false reality. Aizen is considered one of the most iconic manipulator of all time and he is famous for his strategic planning for long term.
To understand Aizen manipulation tactic we can break it into different parts, which are as follows –
- ‣ Misdirection – for this Aizen Zanpakutō plays a major role.
- ‣ Long term planning – because of his foresight he is popular for his famous punch line “It was all part of my plan”
- ‣ Betrayal – Aizen earn your trust and will betray at the most opportunistic time and place.
Makima :
Makima is the best female leading manipulator compare to other femal manipulator like jabami yumeko, Esdeath, Nana hiiragi and others. Compare to other top manipulator she doesn’t outshine them, but as a female antagonist in her own series she has shaped story in unique thriller plots. Additionally her contract with the Control Devil allows her to control individuals.
- ‣ Seduction – Makima creates a false affection to control them.
- ‣ Fear – she exploits peoples weakness to create dear and control them.
- ‣ Emotional Detachment – Despite her ability to manipulate emotions, Makima remains emotionally detached herself.
Lelouch vi Britannia :
Lelouch vi Britannia from Code Geass, is one of anime’s most iconic manipulators. Lelouch have amazing manipulation feats like Creation of the Black Knights, The Shinjuku Ghetto Incident, Political Manipulation in the Refrain Incident. Lelouch uses his Geass power to exploit people’s fear, desire, emotion to achieve his Goal.
- ‣ Use of Geass – Lelouch’s Geass, which gives him the power to command anyone to follow his orders
- ‣ Dual Persona – Lelouch manipulates through his dual identity as a student and the masked vigilante Zero.
Yuichi Katagiri :
Yuichi Katagiri is also know as new gen manipulator, Yuichi normally faces Fixed situation where rules are already defined. Yuichi uses careful planning and strategy to outmaneuver his opponents in the high-stakes games. Yuichi is popular for his deception and complex strategic thinking. He excels at manipulating others’ emotions and thoughts.
- ‣ Influence over Allies – Yuichi Controls both his allies and enemies, to ensure his outcome.
- ‣ Manipulation of Trust – Yuichi Katagiri excels at earning trust of participants which helps him to deceive them.
- ‣ Direct Manipulation – Yuichi Katagiri mostly uses direct approach to manipulate people, all by himself.
Ayanokouji Kiyotaka :
What makes Ayanokouji special as manipulator is that he is just a school boy yet he has made his name among the top anime manipulator, Despite his aloof and disinterested personality, he influences all four classes outcomes and controls them.
Ayanokouji backstory is unique from other manipulators, his goal is to live normal life and to do normal things differentiate him from other manipulators. Even though his goal is normal but his manipulation tactics and methods are cruel, he perceive people around him only as tools.
- ‣ Control Class Dynamic – Ayanokouji have strategic influence over his classmates, he subtly influence their decisions and behavior without them noticing.
- ‣ Indirect Manipulation – Ayanokouji uses indirect approach to manipulate his classmates and schoolmates being in shadow by controlling different factors and elements.
- ‣ Guiding Others – Ayanokouji often acts as mentor to guide his classmates which align with his long term goal while making them believe it’s their own decision.
Light Yagami :
Light Yagami can be considered as the synonym of manipulation in anime world, his perception, and psychological tactics helps him to creates unique solution in difficult situations around him, Light Yagami is also known as “God of the new world” he manipulated public perception to justify his actions for justice by eliminating them using death note.
Light Yagami uses Kira identity to shield himself from the popularity and allegations. Misa Amane idolization of Kira, helped him to manipulate her to use her for his own favorable outcomes.
- ‣ Establishment of Kira – By creating kira, light Yagami used it to cover himself.
- ‣ Exploitation of Misa Amane – Light Yagami manipulated Misa Amane by using her obsession for him.
- ‣ Strategic Deception to L – Outsmarting L after engaging with him in complex mind game.
- ‣ Manipulation of Task Force – After L’s death Light Yagami, took over his place
Johan Liebart :
Johan liebart is representation of nihilism, his goal is not fully explained but there are subtle hints and his actions which signifies his true intentions to some extent, Johan liebart seeks perfect suicide to give his manipulated chaos, destruction, meaning. Johan liebart is very charismatic character, use of subtle seduction, attraction are indirect manipulation he often uses.
Johan Liebart as a manipulator only have 30 minutes of screen time yet his existence can be felt in every episode. Erasing every evidence of his existence, not leaving any proof behind, throughout the whole series only small number of people were able to feel Johan’s existence.
- ‣ Manipulation of Ordinary People – Johan Liebart manipulated ordinary people by their hidden desire, fear and history.
- ‣ Guilt Tripping – Johan Liebart often used it make people suicide, like detective Richard etc.
