5 Anime that Portray the Government as the True Villain

We all love anime here. It’s a medium that’s more popular now than it’s ever been. Many different types of anime exist out there, but today we’re going to focus on some that have the same thing in common: the government is the real villain. More than a few anime build on this mindset, and the creators aren’t subtle with their messages. So, let’s dive in and look at five anime that portray the government as the true villain. 5. Shimoneta

We’re going to start on a lighter note with Shimoneta: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn’t Exist or as it’s usually abbreviated to, Shimoneta. Essentially, the government began to censor things. They censored more and more until anything deemed immoral was banned, including any language or hand motion. They forced citizens to wear devices called Peace Makers that analyze their speech and body language. They spent billions to make this kind of censorship a reality. As you can probably tell from the premise, this is a comedy, but a villainous government is a villainous government no matter what form it comes in. You can check this one out on Funimation or Hulu. 4. Akame Ga Kill!

Akame Ga Kill is a show that wears its message on the tip of its sword. The Capital City and the government don’t care about people that aren’t considered noble, and most of its citizens live in a world full of bandit attacks and general hardship. The people in the top percent of the Capital City ignore the citizens’ pleas for them to help create a…