Sacrifice โ a notion that transcends cultures and time, teaching us the value of putting others before ourselves. In the realm of anime, where emotions run high and stakes are often raised to unfathomable levels, the idea of ultimate sacrifice takes on an entirely new meaning.
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From epic battles and heartbreaking goodbyes, to heroic deeds and sublime sacrifices, anime characters often put themselves on the line to protect the people they care about. This got us thinking โ who are the anime characters that made the ultimate sacrifice, leaving us with memories that will forever be etched in our hearts?
Kyoya Hibari’s loyal subject, Mukuro’s Brother – Mukuro’s Brother (Kateikyoushi Hitman Reborn!) – began as an antagonist, growing up to be one whose ultimate sacrifice served to make Mukuro’s backstory all the more poignant.
Aishwarya’s gentle mentor who gives up – Aishwarya ( Berserk) In this world filled with horrors, a relatively brief appearance, Aishwarya played a guiding light role. This was especially so in the tragic finale, moving in front of an incoming blade that would otherwise be making an unpleasant arrival.
Moving right along next in this heartbreaking tribute is Sisko’s beautiful friend that has given up, Zef Odessa (Vampire Knight)- after forming an unbreakable, emotional, yet heartbreaking relationship the realization leaves them grasping for air leaving viewers without breath.
Although, the ultimate act – of the demonically possessed Obito Uchiha ‘Kakashi Hatake’s sensei’s’ actions left no doubts (Naruto Shippuden), during a battle that sets the two opposing groups into despair. Showing that true commitment combined w/ love & loyalty goes further than hate, ultimately letting the greater good take over when all seems hopelessly lost.
Then there’s Byakuya Kuchiki, most significantly giving Captain General Yamamoto his life due to trust issues he previously overcame in dealing w/ Sosuke Aizen that goes unseen in Bleach’s most ‘ action-packed movie’: that unexplainable love felt across bonds forged in mutual trust is epitomized.
L, despite Kira being hidden amongst us, the message this leaves in Death Note โ this world needs another ingenious brain outsmarting evil which, by the way, made a worldwide phenomenon anime – ‘Who & Why’. How thrilling would’ve the capture been if intelligence decided to take over instead?
Kenji (20th Century Boys) in Naoki Urasawa’s inspired suspense & excitement – his journey has just begun – an action to comprehend the strength and weaknesses and just an apocalyptic story with hope.
The one thing that comes to mind in Tokyo Ghoul – Ken’s heroic protector also led an emotionally hard journey showing much depth his last painful word’s – ‘Just’ led me thinking ‘ there more that happens beyond our scope’
This will be Kenpachi’s Zanpakuto -Nozarashi- (Bleach). Known for showing power but nothing is too desperate – its desperate spirit led it to hold back and unleash its immense power that it wouldn’t know he has an owner.
Yet, among the poignant narrative he has that unexplainable aura about him as an honorable sensei known and revered by fans worldwide just through ‘ that one door ‘ he walked through – (Jiraiya’s death – Naruto Shippuden) We simply can’t get enough from watching his bravery.
Although he gets away (Twice- My hero Academia), he, Sir Nighteye, after meeting with the boy for saving more in Deku heroic will only get filled but there isn’t closure as Nighteye meets a bitter unexpected yet unregretful end while reflecting.
