this character loses their life after fighting to protect everyone aboard the Mugen Train.
Rengoku Kyojuro (from demon slayer)
This character serves as a calm but highly skilled military officer who acts as a trusted assistant to a volatile leader, but handles shooting tasks and emotional restraint under pressure.
Riza Hawkeye (from fullmetal alchemist)
Teens pilot big big big robots to defend humanity from unknown invading forces, while uncovering that the true enemy may be tied to their own origins and past experiments.
Neon Genesis Evangelion
this person can copy any technique they witness, but must understand it fully to use it effectively, making them extremely adaptable in combat situations
Monkey D. Luffy (from one piece)
They are separated from their sibling during childhood due to political conflict and spend years rebuilding themselves while carrying guilt over events they could not control
Violet Evergarden
This character dies after being stabbed, passing away peacefully in the library.
Ash lynx (from banana fish)
They are a disciplined swordsman who values strength above all else and constantly ends up separated from their group due to an extreme lack of sense of direction. They are also bad at directions
Roronoa Zoro (from one piece)
someone discovers they can see cursed stuff born from negativity and is drawn into a secret society that makes them using specialized combat techniques and energy.
Jujutsu Kaisen
this character can come back to life after death, forcing them to repeatedly endure traumatic events while trying to change outcomes
Subaru Natsuki (from re:zero)
they survives the destruction of their home and becomes consumed by the desire to kill a specific kind of supernatural being, despite slowly becoming more like what they hunt.
Guts (Berserk)
This character fades away after sacrificing themselves to stabilize the collapsing world.
Uta (from bubble)
They are a disciplined swordsman who values strength above all else and constantly ends up separated from their group due to an extreme lack of sense of direction.
Kakashi Hatake (from naruto)
an introvert begins to rebuild themselves after being forced into a virtual reality survival game, where failure results in permanent consequences and alliances determine survival
Sword Art Online
They have the ability to transform into a powerful humanoid creature fueled by strong emotions, granting enhanced regeneration and physical strength in exchange for losing control over themselves
Eren Yeager (from attack on titan)
This individual loses their parents in a supernatural attack and becomes bound to a weapon system that forces them into constant combat against monsters
Yuuichirou Hyakuya (Seraph of the End)
They die in hospital after their illness worsens during and after surgery complications related to their condition.
Kaori Miyazono (from your lie in april)
They operate as a stealth-focused combatant who uses binding tools to neutralize opponents and prefers working at night or in low-visibility situations rather than seeking recognition.
Shota Aizawa (From my hero academia)
a warrior from the future travels back in time to prevent a global catastrophe involving powerful entities disguised within human society
Parasyte: The Maxim
This protagonist can manipulate probability and luck, turning improbable outcomes into reality, though the ability is inconsistent and often needs extreme emotional stakes
Yusuke Urameshi (from yu yu hakusho)
This character’s childhood is shaped by being raised as a tool for others’ ambitions, later struggling with identity and autonomy after escaping that control.
Thorfinn (Vinland Saga)
known for their loyalty and violent fighting style. They die after being critically injured in a battle against a rival organization and succumbing to those injuries.
Akutagawa Ryunosuke (from bungo stray dogs)
This character relies on extreme deductive reasoning and a strong dependence on sweets while attempting to identify a globally active serial killer.
L (From death note)
A competition that involves teams fighting over stuff that grant abilities, with each person forming contracts tied to personal sacrifice and emotional cost
Fate/Zero
This individual can enter a heightened mental state that dramatically increases intelligence, allowing them to outthink opponents in real time during life-or-death situations.
Lelouch vi Britannia (code geass)
They grow up under extreme isolation in a confined environment where trust is limited, leading to difficulty forming relationships and understanding normal social bonds
Hyakkimaru (Dororo)