Anime Series Featuring Hero's Best Friend Turned Villain

Few anime twists are as heartbreaking as a friend's betrayal. These six series make that transformation a central part of their stories.
Original headline at CBR Anime: “Anime Series Where the Hero's Best Friend Becomes the Villain”
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