Anime has always delved into storytelling by creating characters that build strong emotional connections with viewers. This is mainly done through the characters' back stories or the anime's plot. Although the anime world has characters and worlds that seem far away and eccentric compared to real life, they are perfect for fans.
With fascinating themes, fantasy worlds, romance, comedy and action depicted in anime, the main characters are the heart of all stories. In most cases, there is usually a character to sympathize with and connect with the main character, so when this character dies, it leaves a large, tormenting void for those left behind.
In the vast world of anime, the deaths of some characters leave an indelible mark on the hearts of viewers, evoking a deep feeling of sadness and loss. These painful moments extend beyond the virtual world, resonating with fans on a deeply personal level.
Whether it's the sacrifice of a beloved hero, the tragic fate of a misunderstood villain, or the heartbreaking passing of an innocent soul, the most emotional deaths in anime are captures the fragility of life, the complexity of human emotions, and the profound impact these fictional characters can have on the hearts and minds of their fans.
There are dozens of moments like this in anime and below is a list of the saddest deaths in Japanese anime.
33. Tomomi Masaoka (Psycho Pass – Top 21)
32. Yuuki Konno (Sword Art Online – episode 49)
31. Kishou Arima (Tokyo Ghoul – episode 16)
30. Kamado Family (Demon Slayer – episode 1)
29. Junpei Yoshino (Jujutsu Kaisen tập 12)
28. Masaki Kurosaki (Bleach episode 9)
27. Sir Nighteye (My Hero Academia tập 77)
26. Cinderella (Vinland Saga vol. 24)
25. Jonathan Joestar (Jojo Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood – episode 9)
24. Sohryu Asuka Langley (Neon Genesis Gospel Top 25)
23. Ai Hoshino (Oshi No Ko tập 1)
22. Leone (Akame Ga Kill! episode 24)
21. Ash Lynx (Banana Fish tập 21)
20. Light Yagami (Death Note tập 37)
19. Itachi Uchiha (Naruto: Shippuden tập 138)
18. Himeno (Chainsaw Man episode 8)
17. Isla (Plastic Memories tập 13)
16. Kaori (Your Lie In April tập 22)
15. Nina Tucker (Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood tập 7)
14. Sasha Blouse (Attack On Titan episode 8 season 4)
13. Kyoko Honda (Fruits Basket episode 8)
12. Kite (Hunter X Hunter episode 85)
11. Kamina (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Episode 8)
10. Erwin Smith (Attack On Titan episode 18 season 3)
9. Koro-Sensei (Assassination Classroom episode 23 season 2)
8. Obito Uchiha (Naruto: Shippuden tập 471)
7. Kozuki Oden (One Piece episode 974)
6. Escanor (Seven Deadly Sins tập 20 mùa 4)
5. Kyojuro Rengoku (Demon Slayer – Mughen Train)
4. Setsuko (Grave Of The Fireflies Movie)
3. Portgas D. Ace (One Piece episode 482)
2. Maes Hughes (Fullmetal Alchemist tập 25)
1. Jiraiya (Naruto: Shippuden tập 133)