There were many situations in anime where the villain had the last laugh. Here are some examples: Although Orochimaru was the main character's opponent in Naruto, he was always a controversial villain in the entire plot. Although he finally got his true goal, he was still very happy and satisfied after achieving his goal. 2. Kotaro Gui in Silver Soul. Although he played the villain role in the whole plot, he was not an evil person. He often showed his wisdom and wit in a humorous way, and finally won the decisive battle with the protagonist. Although Fliesa in Dragon Ball was a powerful villain, he was not evil. Instead, he was a person who longed to be the ruler of the universe. Although he was defeated in the final battle, he was still very optimistic and confident that he would succeed in the end. The above are just some examples. In fact, there are many situations in which the villain has the last laugh in the anime. It depends on the character, background, plot setting, and other factors.