10 JRPG Villains that are Terrifying, Yet Tragic

Villains like these are common in Japanese role-playing games, and for good reason – these games often focus heavily on storytelling. While many JRPGs feature simple villains bent on world destruction for seemingly no reason, the most compelling ones are both terrifying and deeply sad. These villains are frightening to encounter, but what truly makes them scary is the tragic backstory that explains how they became so dangerous – that one pivotal moment that set them on a path to ruin.








