Gendo Ikari

The primary antagonist of the Neon Genesis Evangelion series as well as one of the best anime father characters is Gendo Ikari. In addition to being the commander of NERV and the primary organizer of the Human Instrumentality Project, he is also Shinji Ikari's absentee father and the principal leader of the campaign to eliminate the Angels. The strong mechas known as Evangelion were founded by Gendo.

Although he is fortunate to have a son named Shinji Ikari, he was unable to spend quality time with him due to a lack of affection. Following his wife's disappearance, Gendo fell into a delusional and shocked state that he never fully recovered from. Fully engrossed in his obsession with finding her, Gendo buried the majority of his feelings, turning into an emotionless, icy creature that could only show compassion to his adopted daughter.

Shinji is a victim of his father's harsh and merciless behavior. Gendo Ikari is a nice father despite coming out as severe because he wants his son to live a lavish life. In the process of trying to bring his departed wife back, he hurts Shinji. Gendo's apology to his kid for turning his life into a living tragedy makes him the greatest father figure in anime history! When Shinji learns his dad's genuine motivations, he forgives him.

Anime: Neon Genesis Evangelion