Can people really change? According to anime, they can! While those who go bad tend to stay bad, there are a handful of anime villains that have managed to overcome the circumstances of their tragic backstories and become unexpected heroes. Kidnapping, murder, threats of world domination, all of the above are forgivable provided a character is willing to atone! And these characters? They’re the dictionary definition of “penitent.” Prepare to have your hard and wounded heart softened, because these are the 10 best redemption arcs in anime.
