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Situational action 6
VSArthas Menethil vs El GobernadorWarcraft III · The Walking DeadVSArthas Menethil vs Juez HoldenWarcraft III · Blood MeridianVSArthas Menethil vs Orson KrennicWarcraft III · Star WarsVSEl Gobernador vs Juez HoldenThe Walking Dead · Blood MeridianVSEl Gobernador vs Orson KrennicThe Walking Dead · Star WarsVSJuez Holden vs Orson KrennicBlood Meridian · Star Wars
Routine activities 6
VSJoe Goldberg vs PennywiseYou · ItVSJoe Goldberg vs William AftonYou · Five Nights at Freddy’sVSJoe Goldberg vs Yoshikage KiraYou · JoJo’s Bizarre AdventureVSPennywise vs William AftonIt · Five Nights at Freddy’sVSPennywise vs Yoshikage KiraIt · JoJo’s Bizarre AdventureVSWilliam Afton vs Yoshikage KiraFive Nights at Freddy’s · JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
Anomie (Durkheim) 6
VSJoseph Seed vs Nimura FurutaFar Cry · Tokyo GhoulVSJoseph Seed vs Ted KaczynskiFar Cry · UnabomberVSJoseph Seed vs Vincent VolajuFar Cry · Cowboy BebopVSNimura Furuta vs Ted KaczynskiTokyo Ghoul · UnabomberVSNimura Furuta vs Vincent VolajuTokyo Ghoul · Cowboy BebopVSTed Kaczynski vs Vincent VolajuUnabomber · Cowboy Bebop
Anomie / Strain 6
Institutional anomie 6
VSBig Boss vs Frank FontaineMetal Gear Solid · BioShockVSBig Boss vs El Juez DoomMetal Gear Solid · Who Framed Roger RabbitVSBig Boss vs Pablo EscobarMetal Gear Solid · NarcosVSFrank Fontaine vs El Juez DoomBioShock · Who Framed Roger RabbitVSFrank Fontaine vs Pablo EscobarBioShock · NarcosVSEl Juez Doom vs Pablo EscobarWho Framed Roger Rabbit · Narcos
Differential anticipation 6
VSFrank Sheeran vs Jimmy ConwayThe Irishman · GoodfellasVSFrank Sheeran vs Lefty RuggieroThe Irishman · Donnie BrascoVSFrank Sheeran vs Mark HoffmanThe Irishman · SawVSJimmy Conway vs Lefty RuggieroGoodfellas · Donnie BrascoVSJimmy Conway vs Mark HoffmanGoodfellas · SawVSLefty Ruggiero vs Mark HoffmanDonnie Brasco · Saw
Attachment 6
VSHimiko Toga vs Joel MillerMy Hero Academia · The Last of UsVSHimiko Toga vs M3GANMy Hero Academia · M3GANVSHimiko Toga vs SephirothMy Hero Academia · Final Fantasy VIIVSJoel Miller vs M3GANThe Last of Us · M3GANVSJoel Miller vs SephirothThe Last of Us · Final Fantasy VIIVSM3GAN vs SephirothM3GAN · Final Fantasy VII
Social learning 6
VSHarley Quinn vs Reiner BraunDC Comics · Attack on TitanVSHarley Quinn vs RezeDC Comics · Chainsaw ManVSHarley Quinn vs Talia al GhulDC Comics · BatmanVSReiner Braun vs RezeAttack on Titan · Chainsaw ManVSReiner Braun vs Talia al GhulAttack on Titan · BatmanVSReze vs Talia al GhulChainsaw Man · Batman
Differential association 6
VSMichael Corleone vs EsdeathThe Godfather · Akame ga KillVSMichael Corleone vs Ran HaitaniThe Godfather · Tokyo RevengersVSMichael Corleone vs Stringer BellThe Godfather · The WireVSEsdeath vs Ran HaitaniAkame ga Kill · Tokyo RevengersVSEsdeath vs Stringer BellAkame ga Kill · The WireVSRan Haitani vs Stringer BellTokyo Revengers · The Wire
Low self-control 6
VSBig Mom vs Hajime KashimoOne Piece · Jujutsu KaisenVSBig Mom vs Norman StansfieldOne Piece · Léon: The ProfessionalVSBig Mom vs Vaas MontenegroOne Piece · Far CryVSHajime Kashimo vs Norman StansfieldJujutsu Kaisen · Léon: The ProfessionalVSHajime Kashimo vs Vaas MontenegroJujutsu Kaisen · Far CryVSNorman Stansfield vs Vaas MontenegroLéon: The Professional · Far Cry
Control balance 6
VSGeorgie Porgie vs Klaus BarbieThe Wolf Among Us · MoulinVSGeorgie Porgie vs El Marqués de GramontThe Wolf Among Us · John WickVSGeorgie Porgie vs Paul AtreidesThe Wolf Among Us · DuneVSKlaus Barbie vs El Marqués de GramontMoulin · John WickVSKlaus Barbie vs Paul AtreidesMoulin · DuneVSEl Marqués de Gramont vs Paul AtreidesJohn Wick · Dune
Social capital and collective efficacy 6
VSArturo Ui vs Don Pietro SavastanoThe Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui · GomorrahVSArturo Ui vs Frank NittiThe Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui · The UntouchablesVSArturo Ui vs Harry PowellThe Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui · The Night of the HunterVSDon Pietro Savastano vs Frank NittiGomorrah · The UntouchablesVSDon Pietro Savastano vs Harry PowellGomorrah · The Night of the HunterVSFrank Nitti vs Harry PowellThe Untouchables · The Night of the Hunter
Class conflict 6
VSGellert Grindelwald vs LegravalimaHarry Potter · The Promised NeverlandVSGellert Grindelwald vs Lucius ZogratisHarry Potter · Black CloverVSGellert Grindelwald vs SilcoHarry Potter · ArcaneVSLegravalima vs Lucius ZogratisThe Promised Neverland · Black CloverVSLegravalima vs SilcoThe Promised Neverland · ArcaneVSLucius Zogratis vs SilcoBlack Clover · Arcane
Social contagion and geography of fear 6
VSJack Stapleton vs RemmickSherlock Holmes · SinnersVSJack Stapleton vs Sirius Romanée-ContiSherlock Holmes · Re:ZeroVSJack Stapleton vs StormfrontSherlock Holmes · The BoysVSRemmick vs Sirius Romanée-ContiSinners · Re:ZeroVSRemmick vs StormfrontSinners · The BoysVSSirius Romanée-Conti vs StormfrontRe:Zero · The Boys
Social control 6
VSDexter Morgan vs Alex DeLargeDexter · A Clockwork OrangeVSDexter Morgan vs Osmund SaddlerDexter · Resident EvilVSDexter Morgan vs Shōgo MakishimaDexter · Psycho-PassVSAlex DeLarge vs Osmund SaddlerA Clockwork Orange · Resident EvilVSAlex DeLarge vs Shōgo MakishimaA Clockwork Orange · Psycho-PassVSOsmund Saddler vs Shōgo MakishimaResident Evil · Psycho-Pass
Moral cost-benefit 6
VSMargo Banks vs Moon-gwangThe Hunting Wives · ParasiteVSMargo Banks vs OverhaulThe Hunting Wives · My Hero AcademiaVSMargo Banks vs Roswaal L. MathersThe Hunting Wives · Re:ZeroVSMoon-gwang vs OverhaulParasite · My Hero AcademiaVSMoon-gwang vs Roswaal L. MathersParasite · Re:ZeroVSOverhaul vs Roswaal L. MathersMy Hero Academia · Re:Zero
Born criminal / Atavism 6
VSEdward Hyde vs Liquid SnakeThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · Metal Gear SolidVSEdward Hyde vs Oswald CobblepotThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · BatmanVSEdward Hyde vs Juan Díaz de GarayoThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · SacamantecasVSLiquid Snake vs Oswald CobblepotMetal Gear Solid · BatmanVSLiquid Snake vs Juan Díaz de GarayoMetal Gear Solid · SacamantecasVSOswald Cobblepot vs Juan Díaz de GarayoBatman · Sacamantecas
Environmental criminology 6
VSCandyman vs Francis DolarhydeCandyman · Hannibal LecterVSCandyman vs Earl BrooksCandyman · Mr. BrooksVSCandyman vs el ZodiacoCandyman · ZodiacVSFrancis Dolarhyde vs Earl BrooksHannibal Lecter · Mr. BrooksVSFrancis Dolarhyde vs el ZodiacoHannibal Lecter · ZodiacVSEarl Brooks vs el ZodiacoMr. Brooks · Zodiac
Modern biosocial criminology 6
Cognitive criminology 6
VSAkihiko Kayaba vs CipherSword Art Online · Fast & FuriousVSAkihiko Kayaba vs Elijah PriceSword Art Online · UnbreakableVSAkihiko Kayaba vs Piter De VriesSword Art Online · DuneVSCipher vs Elijah PriceFast & Furious · UnbreakableVSCipher vs Piter De VriesFast & Furious · DuneVSElijah Price vs Piter De VriesUnbreakable · Dune
Convict criminology 6
VSCarlito Brigante vs Ellis «Red» ReddingCarlito's Way · The Shawshank RedemptionVSCarlito Brigante vs Michael ScofieldCarlito's Way · Prison BreakVSCarlito Brigante vs Henri CharrièreCarlito's Way · PapillonVSEllis «Red» Redding vs Michael ScofieldThe Shawshank Redemption · Prison BreakVSEllis «Red» Redding vs Henri CharrièreThe Shawshank Redemption · PapillonVSMichael Scofield vs Henri CharrièrePrison Break · Papillon
Postcolonial criminology 6
VSConde Drácula vs Coronel KurtzDracula · Apocalypse NowVSConde Drácula vs LauDracula · Black ButlerVSConde Drácula vs Mola RamDracula · Indiana JonesVSCoronel Kurtz vs LauApocalypse Now · Black ButlerVSCoronel Kurtz vs Mola RamApocalypse Now · Indiana JonesVSLau vs Mola RamBlack Butler · Indiana Jones
Queer criminology 6
VSFrank-N-Furter vs JafarThe Rocky Horror Picture Show · AladdinVSFrank-N-Furter vs MaléficaThe Rocky Horror Picture Show · Sleeping BeautyVSFrank-N-Furter vs ScarThe Rocky Horror Picture Show · The Lion KingVSJafar vs MaléficaAladdin · Sleeping BeautyVSJafar vs ScarAladdin · The Lion KingVSMaléfica vs ScarSleeping Beauty · The Lion King
Radical criminology / New criminology 6
VSEl Zorro vs Eto YoshimuraThe Mask of Zorro · Tokyo GhoulVSEl Zorro vs Lelouch vi BritanniaThe Mask of Zorro · Code GeassVSEl Zorro vs Robin HoodThe Mask of Zorro · Robin HoodVSEto Yoshimura vs Lelouch vi BritanniaTokyo Ghoul · Code GeassVSEto Yoshimura vs Robin HoodTokyo Ghoul · Robin HoodVSLelouch vi Britannia vs Robin HoodCode Geass · Robin Hood
Critical criminology 6
VSIrina Spalko vs Kaguya ŌtsutsukiIndiana Jones · NarutoVSIrina Spalko vs Emperador PalpatineIndiana Jones · Star WarsVSIrina Spalko vs WhiteroseIndiana Jones · Mr. RobotVSKaguya Ōtsutsuki vs Emperador PalpatineNaruto · Star WarsVSKaguya Ōtsutsuki vs WhiteroseNaruto · Mr. RobotVSEmperador Palpatine vs WhiteroseStar Wars · Mr. Robot
Cultural criminology 6
VSDoctor Londes vs HisokaCowboy Bebop · Hunter × HunterVSDoctor Londes vs Solf J. KimbleeCowboy Bebop · Fullmetal AlchemistVSDoctor Londes vs ValakCowboy Bebop · The ConjuringVSHisoka vs Solf J. KimbleeHunter × Hunter · Fullmetal AlchemistVSHisoka vs ValakHunter × Hunter · The ConjuringVSSolf J. Kimblee vs ValakFullmetal Alchemist · The Conjuring
Peacemaking criminology 6
Feminist criminology 6
VSCersei Lannister vs Judy MoncadaGame of Thrones · NarcosVSCersei Lannister vs MedeaGame of Thrones · Greek tragedyVSCersei Lannister vs Nate JacobsGame of Thrones · EuphoriaVSJudy Moncada vs MedeaNarcos · Greek tragedyVSJudy Moncada vs Nate JacobsNarcos · EuphoriaVSMedea vs Nate JacobsGreek tragedy · Euphoria
Green criminology 6
VSGeneral Ardmore vs Leviticus CornwallAvatar · Red Dead Redemption 2VSGeneral Ardmore vs Lewis DodgsonAvatar · Jurassic ParkVSGeneral Ardmore vs Presidente ShinraAvatar · Final Fantasy VIIVSLeviticus Cornwall vs Lewis DodgsonRed Dead Redemption 2 · Jurassic ParkVSLeviticus Cornwall vs Presidente ShinraRed Dead Redemption 2 · Final Fantasy VIIVSLewis Dodgson vs Presidente ShinraJurassic Park · Final Fantasy VII
XYY chromosome 6
Life course 6
VSFrank Lucas vs IsabellaAmerican Gangster · The Promised NeverlandVSFrank Lucas vs Tony SopranoAmerican Gangster · The SopranosVSFrank Lucas vs VegetaAmerican Gangster · Dragon BallVSIsabella vs Tony SopranoThe Promised Neverland · The SopranosVSIsabella vs VegetaThe Promised Neverland · Dragon BallVSTony Soprano vs VegetaThe Sopranos · Dragon Ball
Code of the street 6
VSColm O'Driscoll vs Darlene SnellRed Dead Redemption 2 · OzarkVSColm O'Driscoll vs Kenny AckermanRed Dead Redemption 2 · Attack on TitanVSColm O'Driscoll vs VarangRed Dead Redemption 2 · AvatarVSDarlene Snell vs Kenny AckermanOzark · Attack on TitanVSDarlene Snell vs VarangOzark · AvatarVSKenny Ackerman vs VarangAttack on Titan · Avatar
Acquired brain injury 6
VSAdam Smasher vs Andrew LaeddisCyberpunk 2077 · Shutter IslandVSAdam Smasher vs Charles WhitmanCyberpunk 2077 · TowerVSAdam Smasher vs Petelgeuse Romanée-ContiCyberpunk 2077 · Re:ZeroVSAndrew Laeddis vs Charles WhitmanShutter Island · TowerVSAndrew Laeddis vs Petelgeuse Romanée-ContiShutter Island · Re:ZeroVSCharles Whitman vs Petelgeuse Romanée-ContiTower · Re:Zero
Bounded rational offender 6
VSDennis Nedry vs Simon GruberJurassic Park · Die HardVSDennis Nedry vs Sonny WortzikJurassic Park · Dog Day AfternoonVSDennis Nedry vs Wile E. CoyoteJurassic Park · Looney TunesVSSimon Gruber vs Sonny WortzikDie Hard · Dog Day AfternoonVSSimon Gruber vs Wile E. CoyoteDie Hard · Looney TunesVSSonny Wortzik vs Wile E. CoyoteDog Day Afternoon · Looney Tunes
White-Collar Crime 6
VSLucius Malfoy vs Morgan SloatHarry Potter · The TalismanVSLucius Malfoy vs Sebastian ShawHarry Potter · X-MenVSLucius Malfoy vs Victoria NeumanHarry Potter · The BoysVSMorgan Sloat vs Sebastian ShawThe Talisman · X-MenVSMorgan Sloat vs Victoria NeumanThe Talisman · The BoysVSSebastian Shaw vs Victoria NeumanX-Men · The Boys
Moral development 6
Moral disengagement 6
Biochemical imbalances 6
Desistance 6
VSArthur Morgan vs Jaime LannisterRed Dead Redemption 2 · Game of ThronesVSArthur Morgan vs Omar NavarroRed Dead Redemption 2 · OzarkVSArthur Morgan vs Severus SnapeRed Dead Redemption 2 · Harry PotterVSJaime Lannister vs Omar NavarroGame of Thrones · OzarkVSJaime Lannister vs Severus SnapeGame of Thrones · Harry PotterVSOmar Navarro vs Severus SnapeOzark · Harry Potter
Social disorganization 6
VSAndrew Ryan vs El Hombre TorcidoBioShock · The Wolf Among UsVSAndrew Ryan vs Kurt HansenBioShock · Cyberpunk 2077VSAndrew Ryan vs Omar LittleBioShock · The WireVSEl Hombre Torcido vs Kurt HansenThe Wolf Among Us · Cyberpunk 2077VSEl Hombre Torcido vs Omar LittleThe Wolf Among Us · The WireVSKurt Hansen vs Omar LittleCyberpunk 2077 · The Wire
Primary and secondary deviance 6
Self-regulation deficit 6
VSAngelica Pickles vs Nelson MuntzRugrats · The SimpsonsVSAngelica Pickles vs Sheldon PlanktonRugrats · SpongeBob SquarePantsVSAngelica Pickles vs Tyrell WellickRugrats · Mr. RobotVSNelson Muntz vs Sheldon PlanktonThe Simpsons · SpongeBob SquarePantsVSNelson Muntz vs Tyrell WellickThe Simpsons · Mr. RobotVSSheldon Plankton vs Tyrell WellickSpongeBob SquarePants · Mr. Robot
Political economy of punishment 6
VSDan Killian vs El MayorThe Running Man · The Long WalkVSDan Killian vs Jürgen VollerThe Running Man · Indiana JonesVSDan Killian vs TurandotThe Running Man · OperaVSEl Mayor vs Jürgen VollerThe Long Walk · Indiana JonesVSEl Mayor vs TurandotThe Long Walk · OperaVSJürgen Voller vs TurandotIndiana Jones · Opera
Crime as a trade 6
VSBerlín vs Owen ShawMoney Heist · Fast & FuriousVSBerlín vs ParkerMoney Heist · Point BlankVSBerlín vs Solomon LaneMoney Heist · Mission: ImpossibleVSOwen Shaw vs ParkerFast & Furious · Point BlankVSOwen Shaw vs Solomon LaneFast & Furious · Mission: ImpossibleVSParker vs Solomon LanePoint Blank · Mission: Impossible
Rational choice 6
VSGustavo Fring vs Adrian VeidtBreaking Bad · WatchmenVSGustavo Fring vs Keyser SözeBreaking Bad · The Usual SuspectsVSGustavo Fring vs Walter WhiteBreaking Bad · Breaking BadVSAdrian Veidt vs Keyser SözeWatchmen · The Usual SuspectsVSAdrian Veidt vs Walter WhiteWatchmen · Breaking BadVSKeyser Söze vs Walter WhiteThe Usual Suspects · Breaking Bad
Criminal endocrinology 6
VSKano vs M. BisonMortal Kombat · Street FighterVSKano vs Shao KahnMortal Kombat · Mortal KombatVSKano vs Shere KhanMortal Kombat · The Jungle BookVSM. Bison vs Shao KahnStreet Fighter · Mortal KombatVSM. Bison vs Shere KhanStreet Fighter · The Jungle BookVSShao Kahn vs Shere KhanMortal Kombat · The Jungle Book
Defensible space 6
VSEl Coleccionista vs El CreeperThe Collector · Jeepers CreepersVSEl Coleccionista vs El Hombre AltoThe Collector · PhantasmVSEl Coleccionista vs Mark LewisThe Collector · Peeping TomVSEl Creeper vs El Hombre AltoJeepers Creepers · PhantasmVSEl Creeper vs Mark LewisJeepers Creepers · Peeping TomVSEl Hombre Alto vs Mark LewisPhantasm · Peeping Tom
Stigma 6
VSClayface vs ErikBatman · The Phantom of the OperaVSClayface vs Milady de WinterBatman · The Three MusketeersVSClayface vs Tía LydiaBatman · The Handmaid's TaleVSErik vs Milady de WinterThe Phantom of the Opera · The Three MusketeersVSErik vs Tía LydiaThe Phantom of the Opera · The Handmaid's TaleVSMilady de Winter vs Tía LydiaThe Three Musketeers · The Handmaid's Tale
Labeling 6
VSHarvey Dent vs Hiromi HigurumaBatman · Jujutsu KaisenVSHarvey Dent vs Kabuto YakushiBatman · NarutoVSHarvey Dent vs Light YagamiBatman · Death NoteVSHiromi Higuruma vs Kabuto YakushiJujutsu Kaisen · NarutoVSHiromi Higuruma vs Light YagamiJujutsu Kaisen · Death NoteVSKabuto Yakushi vs Light YagamiNaruto · Death Note
Criminological eugenics 6
VSel Evolucionario Supremo vs King BradleyMarvel · Fullmetal AlchemistVSel Evolucionario Supremo vs OrochimaruMarvel · NarutoVSel Evolucionario Supremo vs YhwachMarvel · BleachVSKing Bradley vs OrochimaruFullmetal Alchemist · NarutoVSKing Bradley vs YhwachFullmetal Alchemist · BleachVSOrochimaru vs YhwachNaruto · Bleach
Evolutionary criminology 6
VSApocalipsis vs Dio BrandoX-Men · JoJo’s Bizarre AdventureVSApocalipsis vs LügnerX-Men · FrierenVSApocalipsis vs SauronX-Men · The Lord of the RingsVSDio Brando vs LügnerJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure · FrierenVSDio Brando vs SauronJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure · The Lord of the RingsVSLügner vs SauronFrieren · The Lord of the Rings
Criminological phrenology 6
VSla Bestia vs QuasimodoBeauty and the Beast · The Hunchback of Notre-DameVSla Bestia vs ShrekBeauty and the Beast · ShrekVSla Bestia vs el Vengador TóxicoBeauty and the Beast · The Toxic AvengerVSQuasimodo vs ShrekThe Hunchback of Notre-Dame · ShrekVSQuasimodo vs el Vengador TóxicoThe Hunchback of Notre-Dame · The Toxic AvengerVSShrek vs el Vengador TóxicoShrek · The Toxic Avenger
Frustration–aggression 6
VSBob Patiño vs Capitán AhabThe Simpsons · Moby DickVSBob Patiño vs Davy JonesThe Simpsons · Pirates of the CaribbeanVSBob Patiño vs Doctor DoomThe Simpsons · MarvelVSCapitán Ahab vs Davy JonesMoby Dick · Pirates of the CaribbeanVSCapitán Ahab vs Doctor DoomMoby Dick · MarvelVSDavy Jones vs Doctor DoomPirates of the Caribbean · Marvel
Behavioral genetics 6
Criminogenic facilities 6
VSMick Taylor vs ProximoWolf Creek · GladiatorVSMick Taylor vs Santánico PandemóniumWolf Creek · From Dusk Till DawnVSMick Taylor vs WinstonWolf Creek · John WickVSProximo vs Santánico PandemóniumGladiator · From Dusk Till DawnVSProximo vs WinstonGladiator · John WickVSSantánico Pandemónium vs WinstonFrom Dusk Till Dawn · John Wick
Intelligence (IQ) and crime 6
VSErnst Blofeld vs Le ChiffreJames Bond · James BondVSErnst Blofeld vs Profesor MoriartyJames Bond · Sherlock HolmesVSErnst Blofeld vs Raoul SilvaJames Bond · James BondVSLe Chiffre vs Profesor MoriartyJames Bond · Sherlock HolmesVSLe Chiffre vs Raoul SilvaJames Bond · James BondVSProfesor Moriarty vs Raoul SilvaSherlock Holmes · James Bond
Heavy metal poisoning 6
VSBuddy Love vs Radioactive ManThe Nutty Professor · MarvelVSBuddy Love vs Seymour KrelbornThe Nutty Professor · Little Shop of HorrorsVSBuddy Love vs El Sombrerero LocoThe Nutty Professor · Alice in WonderlandVSRadioactive Man vs Seymour KrelbornMarvel · Little Shop of HorrorsVSRadioactive Man vs El Sombrerero LocoMarvel · Alice in WonderlandVSSeymour Krelborn vs El Sombrerero LocoLittle Shop of Horrors · Alice in Wonderland
Free will 6
VSRicardo III vs SatánShakespeare · Paradise LostVSRicardo III vs Frank UnderwoodShakespeare · House of CardsVSRicardo III vs Tom RiddleShakespeare · Harry PotterVSSatán vs Frank UnderwoodParadise Lost · House of CardsVSSatán vs Tom RiddleParadise Lost · Harry PotterVSFrank Underwood vs Tom RiddleHouse of Cards · Harry Potter
Advanced marginality 6
VSCiro Di Marzio vs DushaneGomorrah · Top BoyVSCiro Di Marzio vs Malik El DjebenaGomorrah · A ProphetVSCiro Di Marzio vs PlacideGomorrah · Cyberpunk 2077VSDushane vs Malik El DjebenaTop Boy · A ProphetVSDushane vs PlacideTop Boy · Cyberpunk 2077VSMalik El Djebena vs PlacideA Prophet · Cyberpunk 2077
Economic model of crime 6
VSBobby Glass vs Hank ScorpioThe Gentlemen · The SimpsonsVSBobby Glass vs Marty ByrdeThe Gentlemen · OzarkVSBobby Glass vs Meyer LanskyThe Gentlemen · The IrishmanVSHank Scorpio vs Marty ByrdeThe Simpsons · OzarkVSHank Scorpio vs Meyer LanskyThe Simpsons · The IrishmanVSMarty Byrde vs Meyer LanskyOzark · The Irishman
Neurocriminology 6
VSNorman Osborn vs La CriaturaSpider-Man · FrankensteinVSNorman Osborn vs KevinSpider-Man · We Need to Talk About KevinVSNorman Osborn vs Leonard ShelbySpider-Man · MementoVSLa Criatura vs KevinFrankenstein · We Need to Talk About KevinVSLa Criatura vs Leonard ShelbyFrankenstein · MementoVSKevin vs Leonard ShelbyWe Need to Talk About Kevin · Memento
Neutralization 6
VSAskeladd vs Dutch van der LindeVinland Saga · Red Dead Redemption 2VSAskeladd vs Gin IchimaruVinland Saga · BleachVSAskeladd vs Itachi UchihaVinland Saga · NarutoVSDutch van der Linde vs Gin IchimaruRed Dead Redemption 2 · BleachVSDutch van der Linde vs Itachi UchihaRed Dead Redemption 2 · NarutoVSGin Ichimaru vs Itachi UchihaBleach · Naruto
Differential opportunity 6
VSChalky White vs Manjiro SanoBoardwalk Empire · Tokyo RevengersVSChalky White vs René BelloqBoardwalk Empire · Indiana JonesVSChalky White vs ViciousBoardwalk Empire · Cowboy BebopVSManjiro Sano vs René BelloqTokyo Revengers · Indiana JonesVSManjiro Sano vs ViciousTokyo Revengers · Cowboy BebopVSRené Belloq vs ViciousIndiana Jones · Cowboy Bebop
Criminal personality 6
VSFather vs GilgameshFullmetal Alchemist · Fate/stay nightVSFather vs Pagan MinFullmetal Alchemist · Far CryVSFather vs Revolver OcelotFullmetal Alchemist · Metal Gear SolidVSGilgamesh vs Pagan MinFate/stay night · Far CryVSGilgamesh vs Revolver OcelotFate/stay night · Metal Gear SolidVSPagan Min vs Revolver OcelotFar Cry · Metal Gear Solid
CPTED 6
VSBob Montagné vs John RobieBob le flambeur · To Catch a ThiefVSBob Montagné vs A. J. RafflesBob le flambeur · RafflesVSBob Montagné vs Simon TemplarBob le flambeur · The SaintVSJohn Robie vs A. J. RafflesTo Catch a Thief · RafflesVSJohn Robie vs Simon TemplarTo Catch a Thief · The SaintVSA. J. Raffles vs Simon TemplarRaffles · The Saint
Situational crime prevention 6
Relative deprivation 6
Social information processing 6
VSMax Cady vs Mickey KnoxCape Fear · Natural Born KillersVSMax Cady vs Frank CastleCape Fear · MarvelVSMax Cady vs John RamboCape Fear · First BloodVSMickey Knox vs Frank CastleNatural Born Killers · MarvelVSMickey Knox vs John RamboNatural Born Killers · First BloodVSFrank Castle vs John RamboMarvel · First Blood
Psychoanalytic criminology 6
VSHush vs Madre MirandaBatman · Resident EvilVSHush vs Psycho MantisBatman · Metal Gear SolidVSHush vs UndertakerBatman · Black ButlerVSMadre Miranda vs Psycho MantisResident Evil · Metal Gear SolidVSMadre Miranda vs UndertakerResident Evil · Black ButlerVSPsycho Mantis vs UndertakerMetal Gear Solid · Black Butler
Psychopathy 6
VSHannibal Lecter vs Jurek WalterHannibal Lecter · NocturneVSHannibal Lecter vs Lalo SalamancaHannibal Lecter · Better Call SaulVSHannibal Lecter vs VecnaHannibal Lecter · Stranger ThingsVSJurek Walter vs Lalo SalamancaNocturne · Better Call SaulVSJurek Walter vs VecnaNocturne · Stranger ThingsVSLalo Salamanca vs VecnaBetter Call Saul · Stranger Things
Right realism 6
VSAugust Walker vs Carlos CastañoMission: Impossible · NarcosVSAugust Walker vs Danzō ShimuraMission: Impossible · NarutoVSAugust Walker vs Vic MackeyMission: Impossible · The ShieldVSCarlos Castaño vs Danzō ShimuraNarcos · NarutoVSCarlos Castaño vs Vic MackeyNarcos · The ShieldVSDanzō Shimura vs Vic MackeyNaruto · The Shield
Left realism 6
VSFrank White vs Franklin SaintKing of New York · SnowfallVSFrank White vs Kanan StarkKing of New York · PowerVSFrank White vs Wilson FiskKing of New York · MarvelVSFranklin Saint vs Kanan StarkSnowfall · PowerVSFranklin Saint vs Wilson FiskSnowfall · MarvelVSKanan Stark vs Wilson FiskPower · Marvel
Human ecological systems 6
VSDonquixote Doflamingo vs Eren YeagerOne Piece · Attack on TitanVSDonquixote Doflamingo vs GriffithOne Piece · BerserkVSDonquixote Doflamingo vs Obito UchihaOne Piece · NarutoVSEren Yeager vs GriffithAttack on Titan · BerserkVSEren Yeager vs Obito UchihaAttack on Titan · NarutoVSGriffith vs Obito UchihaBerserk · Naruto
Deficient socialization 6
VSEl Grinch vs HeathcliffThe Grinch · Wuthering HeightsVSEl Grinch vs Jack MerridewThe Grinch · Lord of the FliesVSEl Grinch vs Reina de la NocheThe Grinch · OperaVSHeathcliff vs Jack MerridewWuthering Heights · Lord of the FliesVSHeathcliff vs Reina de la NocheWuthering Heights · OperaVSJack Merridew vs Reina de la NocheLord of the Flies · Opera
Delinquent subculture 6
VSChrollo Lucilfer vs Héctor BarbossaHunter × Hunter · Pirates of the CaribbeanVSChrollo Lucilfer vs PoHHunter × Hunter · Sword Art OnlineVSChrollo Lucilfer vs Tommy ShelbyHunter × Hunter · Peaky BlindersVSHéctor Barbossa vs PoHPirates of the Caribbean · Sword Art OnlineVSHéctor Barbossa vs Tommy ShelbyPirates of the Caribbean · Peaky BlindersVSPoH vs Tommy ShelbySword Art Online · Peaky Blinders
Developmental dual taxonomy 6
VSKim Wexler vs Ramsay BoltonBetter Call Saul · Game of ThronesVSKim Wexler vs Theodore BagwellBetter Call Saul · Prison BreakVSKim Wexler vs Wendy ByrdeBetter Call Saul · OzarkVSRamsay Bolton vs Theodore BagwellGame of Thrones · Prison BreakVSRamsay Bolton vs Wendy ByrdeGame of Thrones · OzarkVSTheodore Bagwell vs Wendy ByrdePrison Break · Ozark
General strain 6
VSClitemnestra vs Dante ReyesGreek tragedy · Fast & FuriousVSClitemnestra vs La Gobernadora ViudaGreek tragedy · WildwoodVSClitemnestra vs Quan ChiGreek tragedy · Mortal KombatVSDante Reyes vs La Gobernadora ViudaFast & Furious · WildwoodVSDante Reyes vs Quan ChiFast & Furious · Mortal KombatVSLa Gobernadora Viuda vs Quan ChiWildwood · Mortal Kombat
Deterrence 6
Criminal heredity 6
VSAll For One vs Illumi ZoldyckMy Hero Academia · Hunter × HunterVSAll For One vs Peter RatriMy Hero Academia · The Promised NeverlandVSAll For One vs Tywin LannisterMy Hero Academia · Game of ThronesVSIllumi Zoldyck vs Peter RatriHunter × Hunter · The Promised NeverlandVSIllumi Zoldyck vs Tywin LannisterHunter × Hunter · Game of ThronesVSPeter Ratri vs Tywin LannisterThe Promised Neverland · Game of Thrones
Subculture of violence 6
VSBoyd Crowder vs Calvin CandieJustified · Django UnchainedVSBoyd Crowder vs Al SwearengenJustified · DeadwoodVSBoyd Crowder vs Zabuza MomochiJustified · NarutoVSCalvin Candie vs Al SwearengenDjango Unchained · DeadwoodVSCalvin Candie vs Zabuza MomochiDjango Unchained · NarutoVSAl Swearengen vs Zabuza MomochiDeadwood · Naruto
Containment 6
VSAnakin Skywalker vs AzulaStar Wars · Avatar: The Last AirbenderVSAnakin Skywalker vs Daenerys TargaryenStar Wars · Game of ThronesVSAnakin Skywalker vs Juez WargraveStar Wars · And Then There Were NoneVSAzula vs Daenerys TargaryenAvatar: The Last Airbender · Game of ThronesVSAzula vs Juez WargraveAvatar: The Last Airbender · And Then There Were NoneVSDaenerys Targaryen vs Juez WargraveGame of Thrones · And Then There Were None
Positive deviance 6
VSEspartaco vs VSpartacus · V for VendettaVSEspartaco vs Yorinobu ArasakaSpartacus · Cyberpunk 2077VSEspartaco vs ZagatoSpartacus · Magic Knight RayearthVSV vs Yorinobu ArasakaV for Vendetta · Cyberpunk 2077VSV vs ZagatoV for Vendetta · Magic Knight RayearthVSYorinobu Arasaka vs ZagatoCyberpunk 2077 · Magic Knight Rayearth
Differential identification 6
VSBarty Crouch Jr. vs Billy LoomisHarry Potter · ScreamVSBarty Crouch Jr. vs DavidHarry Potter · The Last of UsVSBarty Crouch Jr. vs Long John SilverHarry Potter · Treasure IslandVSBilly Loomis vs DavidScream · The Last of UsVSBilly Loomis vs Long John SilverScream · Treasure IslandVSDavid vs Long John SilverThe Last of Us · Treasure Island
Focal concerns 6
VSDoughboy vs KatakuriBoyz n the Hood · One PieceVSDoughboy vs Sonny LoSpecchioBoyz n the Hood · A Bronx TaleVSDoughboy vs Vincent HannaBoyz n the Hood · HeatVSKatakuri vs Sonny LoSpecchioOne Piece · A Bronx TaleVSKatakuri vs Vincent HannaOne Piece · HeatVSSonny LoSpecchio vs Vincent HannaA Bronx Tale · Heat
Cognitive scripts 6
VSArthur Mitchell vs GabrielDexter · Mission: ImpossibleVSArthur Mitchell vs Jason BourneDexter · The Bourne IdentityVSArthur Mitchell vs John WickDexter · John WickVSGabriel vs Jason BourneMission: Impossible · The Bourne IdentityVSGabriel vs John WickMission: Impossible · John WickVSJason Bourne vs John WickThe Bourne Identity · John Wick
Subterranean values 6
Somatotypes 6
VSClubber Lang vs Coronel VolginRocky · Metal Gear SolidVSClubber Lang vs Victor CreedRocky · X-MenVSClubber Lang vs El KurganRocky · HighlanderVSCoronel Volgin vs Victor CreedMetal Gear Solid · X-MenVSCoronel Volgin vs El KurganMetal Gear Solid · HighlanderVSVictor Creed vs El KurganX-Men · Highlander
Crime pattern 6
VSDennis Rader vs Ed KemperMindhunter · MindhunterVSDennis Rader vs John RyderMindhunter · The HitcherVSDennis Rader vs Ted BundyMindhunter · Extremely WickedVSEd Kemper vs John RyderMindhunter · The HitcherVSEd Kemper vs Ted BundyMindhunter · Extremely WickedVSJohn Ryder vs Ted BundyThe Hitcher · Extremely Wicked
Differential reinforcement 6
VSCharles Manson vs John KreeseMindhunter · Cobra KaiVSCharles Manson vs Christopher MoltisantiMindhunter · The SopranosVSCharles Manson vs Vernon SchillingerMindhunter · OzVSJohn Kreese vs Christopher MoltisantiCobra Kai · The SopranosVSJohn Kreese vs Vernon SchillingerCobra Kai · OzVSChristopher Moltisanti vs Vernon SchillingerThe Sopranos · Oz
Operant conditioning 6
VSAce Rothstein vs Assane DiopCasino · Arsène LupinVSAce Rothstein vs Tommy VercettiCasino · Grand Theft AutoVSAce Rothstein vs Tyler GalpinCasino · WednesdayVSAssane Diop vs Tommy VercettiArsène Lupin · Grand Theft AutoVSAssane Diop vs Tyler GalpinArsène Lupin · WednesdayVSTommy Vercetti vs Tyler GalpinGrand Theft Auto · Wednesday
Culture conflict 6
Defiance 6
VSDjango Freeman vs Edmond DantèsDjango Unchained · The Count of Monte CristoVSDjango Freeman vs Kazuma KiryuDjango Unchained · YakuzaVSDjango Freeman vs Máximo Décimo MeridioDjango Unchained · GladiatorVSEdmond Dantès vs Kazuma KiryuThe Count of Monte Cristo · YakuzaVSEdmond Dantès vs Máximo Décimo MeridioThe Count of Monte Cristo · GladiatorVSKazuma Kiryu vs Máximo Décimo MeridioYakuza · Gladiator
Hypoarousal 6
VSBodhi vs Hans LandaPoint Break · Inglourious BasterdsVSBodhi vs John DoePoint Break · Se7enVSBodhi vs SvidrigáilovPoint Break · Crime and PunishmentVSHans Landa vs John DoeInglourious Basterds · Se7enVSHans Landa vs SvidrigáilovInglourious Basterds · Crime and PunishmentVSJohn Doe vs SvidrigáilovSe7en · Crime and Punishment
Patriarchy and crime 6
VSLa Dama de la Saya Verde vs Ginger McKennaThe Chronicles of Narnia · CasinoVSLa Dama de la Saya Verde vs Jack ManninghamThe Chronicles of Narnia · Gas LightVSLa Dama de la Saya Verde vs Señor del Fuego OzaiThe Chronicles of Narnia · Avatar: The Last AirbenderVSGinger McKenna vs Jack ManninghamCasino · Gas LightVSGinger McKenna vs Señor del Fuego OzaiCasino · Avatar: The Last AirbenderVSJack Manningham vs Señor del Fuego OzaiGas Light · Avatar: The Last Airbender
Integrated theory (Elliott) 6
VSAlbert Wesker vs GanondorfResident Evil · The Legend of ZeldaVSAlbert Wesker vs Madara UchihaResident Evil · NarutoVSAlbert Wesker vs Sōsuke AizenResident Evil · BleachVSGanondorf vs Madara UchihaThe Legend of Zelda · NarutoVSGanondorf vs Sōsuke AizenThe Legend of Zelda · BleachVSMadara Uchiha vs Sōsuke AizenNaruto · Bleach
Interactional theory (Thornberry) 6
VSAlexander Mahone vs BoromirPrison Break · The Lord of the RingsVSAlexander Mahone vs DenethorPrison Break · The Lord of the RingsVSAlexander Mahone vs SarumanPrison Break · The Lord of the RingsVSBoromir vs DenethorThe Lord of the Rings · The Lord of the RingsVSBoromir vs SarumanThe Lord of the Rings · The Lord of the RingsVSDenethor vs SarumanThe Lord of the Rings · The Lord of the Rings
Antisocial personality disorder 6
VSBill Cipher vs Gabriel MillerGravity Falls · Sword Art OnlineVSBill Cipher vs KenjakuGravity Falls · Jujutsu KaisenVSBill Cipher vs Muzan KibutsujiGravity Falls · Demon SlayerVSGabriel Miller vs KenjakuSword Art Online · Jujutsu KaisenVSGabriel Miller vs Muzan KibutsujiSword Art Online · Demon SlayerVSKenjaku vs Muzan KibutsujiJujutsu Kaisen · Demon Slayer
Utilitarianism 6
Broken windows 6
Reintegrative shaming 6
VSAmanda Young vs Bernarda AlbaSaw · The House of Bernarda AlbaVSAmanda Young vs Brooks HatlenSaw · The Shawshank RedemptionVSAmanda Young vs Geun-saeSaw · ParasiteVSBernarda Alba vs Brooks HatlenThe House of Bernarda Alba · The Shawshank RedemptionVSBernarda Alba vs Geun-saeThe House of Bernarda Alba · ParasiteVSBrooks Hatlen vs Geun-saeThe Shawshank Redemption · Parasite
Integrated antisocial potential 3
Frequently asked questions
What is a villain duel on KRIMINIS?
A head-to-head comparison between two villains that share a criminological theory: a stats face-off, danger index and verdict. There are 603 duels.
How is it decided who is more dangerous?
With a danger index that weighs violence, manipulation and intelligence and subtracts empathy (the colder, the more dangerous). It’s a reading for debate, not a sentence.