CBR Anime Lists Five Series With Villain Allies

The best anime villains are the ones who forge a genuine friendship with the main characters and exploit that trust.
Original headline at CBR Anime: “5 Anime Series Where the Villain Pretends to Be an Ally”
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- #One Piece
- #Plot Twists
- #Villains
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