Fear of the darkness is something deeply ingrained in us as humans – what waits in the shadows could very well kill us without even having to defend itself. So in the pantheon of superpowers, it’s no surprise that plenty of fictional characters have mastery over the terrifying element of darkness. And over the years, anime has shown us far more creative applications for shadows and darkness than we could ever think of.

Surprisingly, most of the characters on this list aren’t villains. They may have demonic ancestry or just a moody attitude, but shadows can be used for good just as often as they’re exploited for evil. Let’s shine some light on the Top 10 Characters Who Wield the Power of Darkness!

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