H. Torrance Griffin wrote:

        Anime/Manga wise, in terms of an antagonist I'd vote for Ifurita
(El-Hazard OAV)

(Nod) I'd have to agree there!

Immense in power, but with a weakness as bitter as death.. a conscience.

        However, there are very few outright villians that can compare to
Magneto (Claremont-era X-Men) or Demona (Gargoyles) in terms of complexity
and impressiveness.

Grand Moff Tarkin does pretty well, a grey uncaring evil

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