2025 has been a powerhouse year for revenge anime. From betrayal-fueled quests and bloody vendettas to dark tales of justice and redemption, this year’s lineup shows why vengeance-driven stories remain fan favorites.
Whether you’re drawn to payback arcs or epic rivalries, here’s our definitive list of the Top 10 Revenge Anime of 2025 — must-watch picks chosen by The 24K Anime Network for unforgettable characters, shocking betrayals, and maximum rewatch value.
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I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!
📅 2024 · ⭐ 7.3
12 episodes
Summary: After being betrayed in his past life, Liam is reincarnated into a futuristic empire. Determined to rule as an “evil lord,” he takes revenge on corrupt nobles while secretly protecting those who are loyal to him.
Editor’s Insight: A recent isekai gem where revenge fuels both comedy and corruption satire.
Why it stands out: Twists revenge into a space-opera setting with dark humor.
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Übel Blatt
📅 2025 · ⭐ 5.6
Summary: Koinzell, once betrayed by his comrades, hunts down the so-called “Seven Heroes” who framed him during the war.
Editor’s Insight: One of manga’s most infamous betrayal stories, now finally adapted into anime in 2025.
Why it stands out: Brutal, raw, and unrelenting — pure revenge from start to finish.
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91 Days
📅 2016 · ⭐ 8.1
Summary: Angelo infiltrates the Vanetti mafia under a false name to avenge his murdered family.
Editor’s Insight: Still the mafia revenge blueprint for anime fans.
Why it stands out: Cold, calculated revenge — with devastating consequences.
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Clevatess
📅 2025 · ⭐ 7.9
Summary: Clevatess, a Beast King who once struck humanity in revenge, is resurrected to test and punish mankind again.
Editor’s Insight: Revenge story told on a mythic fantasy scale.
Why it stands out: Subverts the “hero vs villain” arc by centering the Beast King’s vengeance.
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Scarlet (Film, 2025)
⭐ TBD
Summary: A princess travels across time to avenge her father’s murder by her uncle.
Editor’s Insight: Mamoru Hosoda’s revenge-driven epic in film form.
Why it stands out: A rare anime movie where revenge is the heart of the narrative.
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Gachiakuta
📅 2025 · ⭐ 8.1
Summary: Framed for his father’s death and thrown into a desolate wasteland, Rudo fights to survive and someday take revenge.
Editor’s Insight: Punk-styled grit meets classic revenge plotting.
Why it stands out: Grimy art direction with one of 2025’s rawest revenge arcs.
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With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess
📅 2025 · ⭐ 7.0
Summary: Betrayed by her best friend and mocked by society, Rua embraces her hidden powers to strike back.
Editor’s Insight: A revenge story told through the eyes of a wronged heroine.
Why it stands out: Adds a rare female perspective to the vengeance genre.
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Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon
📅 2025 · ⭐ TBD
Summary: Left for dead by his adventurer party, Light awakens a limitless gacha ability to rise and exact revenge.
Editor’s Insight: Pure betrayal-to-payback story — classic revenge anime energy.
Why it stands out: The quintessential betrayal-to-power fantasy of 2025.
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Vinland Saga
📅 2019 · ⭐ 9.0
Summary: Thorfinn vows revenge against Askeladd for killing his father, devoting his youth to vengeance.
Editor’s Insight: A masterpiece that shows revenge can consume as much as it fulfills.
Why it stands out: Brutal and emotional — one of anime’s most human revenge arcs.
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
📅 2006 · ⭐ 9.0
Summary: Exiled prince Lelouch dons the mask of Zero to overthrow the Britannian Empire that betrayed him.
Editor’s Insight: The ultimate mix of strategy, betrayal, and personal vendetta.
Why it stands out: One of the most legendary revenge stories in anime history
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