Manipulation is not a positive trait to possess, especially in shonen anime. The most manipulative shonen anime characters tend to turn events, or sometimes even people, in their favor.

Eren is one of the most complex characters you will come across. He is a highly intelligent individual who will go to any lengths to protect the ones he loves, even if it means committing mass ...

Manipulative anime characters like Makima from Chainsaw Man are a truly different kind of terrifying. At the surface level, they might appear to be the nicest people with the best of intentions ...