History Main / StandardEvilOrganizationSquad

* The Gourmet Corp and NEO in ''Manga/{{Toriko}}'' have an array of powerful fighters with each having rank and screentime [[AsskickingEqualsAuthority corresponding to their strength]].

** ''Series/VRTroopers'' takes the above mentioned villains from ''Metalder'' and [[CompositeCharacter adds in many of]] the ''Spielban'' villains to the mix. Season 2 replaces almost all the ''Metalder''-sourced villains with new ones taken from ''Series/SpaceSheriffShaider'' (as the ''Metalder'' footage had run out). This leads to [[BigBad Grimlord]] having a lot of CoDragons all jostling for position and importance and taking different aspects of command, though because of the "[[{{Frankenslation}} two to three different shows]]" factor, they rarely ever interacted with each other (Grimlord would usually communicate with his ''Spielban'' underlings via an energy projection screen).

* The villainous groups in ''Franchise/SuperSentai'' frequently take this formation, presenting a lineup of villains who the Sentai team faces throughout. Usually they'll have one EvilOverlord, one [[TheBrute villain who's duty is to hassle the heroes]], one EvilGenius who creates the MonsterOfTheWeek each episode and one [[DarkChick humanlike female member]].
** The Armed Brain Army Volt in ''Series/ChoujuuSentaiLiveman'' are a {{cult}} who seek to conquer the Earth and have it be ruled by an elite of the most intelligent in society. They're mainly comprised of [[BigBad Great Professor Bias]] and his students, though his students aren't much of a unified force as they spend most of their time competing with each other to raise their [=IQs=] ([[TheChessmaster which is exactly what Bias wants]] -- it benefits his [[FountainOfYouth real]] [[MassHypnosis plans]] that the underlings don't know about).

** While this was uncommon is the first phase of Heisei ''Kamen Rider'', from ''Series/KamenRiderDouble'' onward it became more prevelant for there to be a team of villains creating the [[MonsterOfTheWeek Monsters of the Week]].

** ''Series/VRTroopers'' takes the above mentioned villains from ''Metalder'' and [[CompositeCharacter adds in many of]] the ''Spielban'' villains to the mix. Season 2 replaces almost all the ''Metalder''-sourced villains with new ones taken from ''Series/SpaceSheriffShaider'' (as the ''Metalder'' footage had run out). This leads to [[BigBad Grimlord]] having a lot of CoDragons all jostling for position and importance and taking different aspects of command, though because of the "[[CutAndPasteTranslation two to three different shows]]" factor, they rarely ever interacted with each other (Grimlord would usually communicate with his ''Spielban'' underlings via an energy projection screen).

* In UsefulNotes/{{the Bronze Age|OfComicBooks}} Creator/DCComics, Marv Wolfman invented the Hive. They fought {{Superman}} a few times, but became much more associated with the Comicbook/TeenTitans.

** ''Manga/{{Boruto}}'' introduces Kara, a mysterious organization whose motives are largely unknown but carry sinister intent for the world at large. They are similar to, if not exactly like, the Akatsuki, starting as TheOmniscientCouncilOfVagueness devoted to Jigen, before most of its members come out as {{Arc Villain}}s. Each member has a [[YouAreNumberSix Roman Numneral tatoo]] on their face.

* The Black Organization in ''Manga/CaseClosed'' is an enigmatic crime syndicate with members that are too dangerous for even Conan to take on. For the lonest time their MO was so unclear, Conan mistook anyone in a black coat as one of them.

** ''Series/JikuuSenshiSpielban'' has the Waller Empire, a group of PlanetLooters led by a diverse group of HumanAliens, {{cyborg}}s and {{Killer Robot}}s who worship the deity [[JerkassGod Waller]].

** The Armed Brain Army Volt in ''Series/ChoujuuSentaiLiveman'' are a {{cult}} who seek to conquer the Earth and have it be ruled by an elite of the most intelligent in society. They're mainly comprised of [[BigBad Great Professor Bias]] and his students, though his students aren't much of a unified force as they spend most of their time competing with each other to raise their [=IQs=].

** The [[NebulousCriminalConspiracy Neros Empire]] in ''Series/ChoujinkiMetalder'' is comprised of four different Squads, each with their own rotating lineups of villains who Metalder faces throughout.

** The Officer and Frontier Agents of Baroque Works are missing only standardized outfits. Like [[Manga/{{Naruto}} Akatsuki]], they work in pairs, in each case, a guy and a girl, with the guys numbered a la the Espada.

* Like [[Manga/{{Naruto}} Akatsuki]] before it, Kara in ''Manga/{{Boruto}}'' starts as TheOmniscientCouncilOfVagueness devoted to Jigen, before most of its members come out as {{Arc Villain}}s. Each member has a [[YouAreNumberSix Roman Numneral tatoo]] on their face.

** ''Manga/{{Boruto}}'' introduces Kara, a mysterious organization whose motives are largely unknown but carry sinister intent for the world at large. They are similar to, if not exactly like, the Akatsuki.

** The Akatsuki in the [[Manga/{{Naruto}}]]. They are a group of S-ranked criminal ninja. Although they each have their own agendas, the group's goal is to TakeOverTheWorld by capturing the nine Tailed Beasts. Their members work in pairs and wear high-collared, black coats adorned with red clouds.

* The Homunculi from ''Manga/FullmetalAlchemist'' are the primary antagonists of the story, comprised of strange, scheming humanoid monsters led by their creator Father.

** The Armed Brain Army Volt in ''Series/ChoujuuSentaiLiveman'' are a {{cult}} who seek to conquer the Earth and have it be ruled by an elite of the most intelligent in society. They're mainly comprised of Great Professor Bias and his students, though his students aren't much of a unified force as they spend most of their time competing with each other to raise their [=IQs=].
** ''Series/KyoryuSentaiZyuranger'' features one of the more colorful examples in the Bandora Gang, a band of monsters who serve the witch Bandora.
** ''Series/NinpuuSentaiHurricaneger'' has the Seven Dark Spears, a team of high-ranked ninjas who serve as the field commanders for the [[NebulousEvilOrganisation Jakanja]].
** ''Series/TokusouSentaiDekaranger'': In the final episodes, [[BigBad Abrella]] gathers together several dangerous criminals to form one to attack [=DekaBase=].
** ''Series/ZyudenSentaiKyoryuger'' has the Deboss Army, led by High-Priest Chaos and comprised of several colorful Debo Knights each themed after a different emotion. Each episode usually sees one of the knights trying to gather emotions from humans, all in the name of reviving their creator [[BigBad Deboss]].

* While the membership of ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'''s The Light would form a LegionOfDoom in most other continuities, they way the overarching plot is structured makes them this trope, after half a season as an OmniscientCouncilOfVagueness.

** The Yoma Clan in ''Series/SekaiNinjaSenJiraiya'' are a colorful band of rogue ninjas with their hands in all sorts of criminal activity. Most episodes see them bringing in a [[MonsterOfTheWeek new ninja]] into their group and either bribing him or tricking him into fighting Jiraiya.

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* The Akatsuki from ''Manga/{{Naruto}}''. They are a group of S-ranked criminal ninja. Although they each have their own agendas, the group's goal is to TakeOverTheWorld by capturing the nine Tailed Beasts. Their members work in pairs and wear high-collared, black coats adorned with red clouds.

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* Muzan Kibutsuji in ''Manga/DemonSlayerKimetsuNoYaiba'' has created the Twelve Kizuki, a group of most powerful demons to serve him, later downscaling it to six most trustworthy members.

* The Dark Army in ''Manga/DragonQuestTheAdventureOfDai'' consists of six generals each with their own army and powers.

** The Cipher Pol 9 of the Enies Lobby Saga later also qualify, as Government-employed assassins who operate in units of four and wear black formal clothing.

* Like [[Manga/{{Naruto}} Akatsuki]] before it, Kara in Manga/{{Boruto}} starts as TheOmniscientCouncilOfVagueness devoted to Jigen, before most of its members come out as {{Arc Villain}}s. Each member has a [[YouAreNumberSix Roman Numneral tatoo]] on their face.

** The Thirteen Court Guard Squads qualify as a version that pulled a HeelFaceTurn, having been a brutal mob of killers that mellowed out over centuries.

* The One Shadow Nine Fists from ''[[Manga/KenichiTheMightiestDisciple History's Mightiest Disciple Kenichi]]'', the ten strongest unarmed fighters of Yami, a villainous group martial artists.

* The Numbers in ''Anime/MagicalGirlLyricalNanohaStrikers''. They are a group of twelve female Combat Cyborgs created by Jail Scaglietti, the main antagonist, to collect all the Relics.

* The Noah family from ''Manga/DGrayMan''. They are humans with an activated Noah gene who follow Noah and the Earl of Millennium.
* The Band of Seven in ''Manga/InuYasha''. A group of human mercenaries killed long ago, they are brought back to life undead and controlled by Naraku to hold off his enemies during his time at Mount Hakurei.
* ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'' has the League of Villains, a group of competent villains led by Tomura Shigaraki and created by [[BigGood All Might's]] old nemesis All For One to work together against the heroes. Unlike many examples, after the League is re-branded thanks to the Stain incident, the group's numbers were reduced to a little over ten members. [[spoiler:After defeating the [[YourTerroristsAreOurFreedomFighters Meta Liberation Army]], the two groups merge to form the Paranormal Liberation Front with Shigaraki as its Grand Commander.]]

* ''Series/KamenRiderSuper1'' gave us Jin Dogma in the second half, a group of five villains all with distinct motifs seeking to terrorize Japan, leading our titular protagonist into conflict with them.
* The Crisis Empire in ''Series/KamenRiderBlackRX'', whose top members each command a different division of the army.

** The Officer and Frontier Agents Baroque Works are missing only standardized outfits. Like [[Manga/{{Naruto}} Akatsuki]], they work in pairs, in each case, a guy and a girl, with the guys numbered a la the Espada.

* ''Manga/OnePiece'' has two examples of this which show shades of QuirkyMinibossSquad:
** Baroque Works is missing only standardized outfits. Like [[Manga/{{Naruto}} Akatsuki]], they work in pairs, in each case, a guy and a girl, with the guys numbered a la the Espada.

* FanFic/DungeonKeeperAmi: Ami's minions start out as just another Keeper's band of thugs to the surface world. This changes following Ami's defeat of[[spoiler: The Avatar of All Light]]. It is clear from the Spymaster's subplot that after this the surface world is scrambleing to discover the source of this incredibly powerful new keeper, uncover her motives and prepare countermeasures for her continued menace. [[NebulousEvilOrganization Of course, they meet with limited success]] [[DiabolusExNihilo due to her]] [[OutsideContextProblem origions]]. Of course, this is [[spoiler: [[Anime/SailorMoon Sailor Mercury]]]] we're talking about. [[GoodRunningEvil So it's an inversion]].