Anime has a massive fan base, and joining this community means you’ll be dedicating yourself to the shows. I’m pretty sure that once someone becomes an anime fan, they connect with the series so deeply that nearly every character leaves a lasting mark on the viewer. And almost every show has them, but which anime deaths were the most heart-wrenching? Let’s find out.
Top 5 Anime Deaths of All Time
5. Koro Sensei (Assassination Classroom)
- Episode: Season 2, Episode 24
Assassination Classroom follows the story of a cheerful yellow alien who poses a threat to the world, and it becomes the responsibility of a particular junior high school class to prevent this disaster. Koro-Sensei, the teacher of Class 3-E, is both adored and feared. The students must not only learn from him but also carry out a mission to assassinate him at any cost.
The end of the show shows us the sad moments of the students together with Koro-sensei. It shows us this memory, and then Nagisa stabs Koro-sensei’s heart with a knife. While this happens, the song called “Tabidachi No Uta” plays, making the moment even more emotional as they remember the good times they had with Koro-sensei.
We all feel, to this day, that this world may never see again a tentacle man with such a good heart and love for his family.
4. Itachi Uchiha (Naruto: Shippuden)
- Episode: Season 7, Episode 138
At first, Itachi Uchiha from Naruto might seem like a bad guy and the biggest enemy of Sasuke, but as the story unfolds, he turns out to be actually a caring big brother who fought tirelessly for his village’s sake.
While battling Sasuke in the end, Itachi’s terminal illness was at its worst, and he was running out of time. In a sense, this fight was his way of trying to make Sasuke stronger and reconnect with him before he passed away.
3. Portgas D. Ace (One Piece)
- Episode: 482
In our list of Top 5 Anime Deaths of All Time, at no. 3 we have Ace. At some point in time we all get to know that if One Piece decides to make us sad, it makes us depressed. The same goes for the battle to rescue Ace, which was filled with intense emotional moments. From this heartfelt moment with Whitebeard to this reunion with Luffy.
But in the end, Ace made a sacrifice, as he took a powerful attack through his chest to protect the boy he considered a brother, Luffy. In total shock, Ace dies in the hands of Luffy who was desperately pleading for someone to save Ace. Sadly, it was already too late.
2. Erwin Smith (Attack on Titan)
- Episode: Season 3, Episode 18
Attack on Titan can be a really harsh show at times (or maybe most of the time), and many characters have had to say their farewells while defending Paradis Island. Although the series has warned its viewers about the tough times ahead, so Attack on Titan fans understand that they shouldn’t anticipate much positivity.
- Erwin, despite being a slave to his curiosity, was an exceptional leader. In the end, he spoke about how the living gives meaning to the departed and led a daring charge toward the Titans, allowing Levi to approach the enemy undetected.
- He charged forward without fear, even in the face of imminent death. Until his final breath, Erwin continued to ask questions, never finding satisfaction in the harsh answers the world provided. When such a remarkable man falls, it’s impossible not to shed a tear, if only out of respect.
1. Lelouch Lamperouge (Code Geass)
- Episode: Season 2, Episode 25
In our list of Top 5 Anime Deaths of All Time, at no. 1 we have Lelouch Lamperouge. Surprised by his father, the 98th Emperor of Britannia, Charles Zi Britannia’s harsh treatment of his people, young Lelouch makes a bold decision to eliminate war and suffering from the world.
Even though the idea might seem unrealistic and incredibly difficult, Lelouch’s determination to make his dream a reality is truly admirable. He wanted to destroy the world, a build it anew, but at the end, he did pay for the ultimate price for his ideals.
Yet, he smiled, knowing his friends were now safe. Ultimately, the world progressed and improved thanks to his deeds. In his eyes, it was a sacrifice worth making.
Conclusion
That was our list of Top 5 Anime Deaths of All Time. And not to forget that this list merely scratches the surface of the vast deaths that the Anime universe has given to us. Would you like a Part 2? Do let us know in the comments below.
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