Childhood Stolen
This ninja became a weapon for his village before he was old enough to understand peace
Who is Naruto Uzumaki? (Naruto)
This Psychic spent his childhood suppressing his emotions to avoid hurting others.
Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama? (Mob Psycho 100)
This orphan (named after the norse god of thunder) learned early that survival in a violent world required abandoning innocence.
Who is Thorfinn? (Vinland Saga)
This violinist hid her pain behind a bright smile to inspire someone else to live.
Who is Kaori Miyazono? (Your Lie in April)
This pirate became a captain while still emotionally learning what leadership meant.
Who is Monkey D. Luffy? (One Piece)
After losing his family to demons, this boy trained relentlessly in the art of swordsmanship just to survive in a brutal world.
Tanjiro Kamado? (Demon Slayer)
This curse-bearing student carries the weight of potential mass death every time he fights.
Who is Yuji Itadori? (JJK)
This pirate is terrified of danger and often runs first, yet still forces himself to stand and fight when his friends need him.
Who is Usopp? (One Piece)
This alien learned empathy and responsibility through suffering rather than guidance.
Who is Takopi? (Takopi's Original Sin)
This shinobi strategist was expected to think like an adult while still a child.
Who is Shikamaru Nara? (Naruto)
This young alchemist lost his body parts trying to save his brother before he was even a teenager.
Edward Elric? (FMAB)
This Titan-shifting soldier inherited memories, responsibility, and death long before adulthood.
Who is Eren Yeager? (AoT)
This pirate is terrified of danger and often runs first, yet still forces himself to stand and fight when his friends need him.
Who is Usopp? (One Piece)
This young female psychic had to emotionally support others despite never receiving comfort herself.
Who is Momo Ayase? (Dadadan)
This royal heir learned ruling meant sacrifice, not freedom.
Who is Canute? (Vinland Saga)
This child soldier was raised on the battlefield and learned emotions only after the war ended.
Violet Evergarden? (Violet Evergarden)
Izuku Midoriya? (MHA)
This child mercenary learned combat before learning how to dream.
Who is Guts? (Berserk)
This girl eventually matures emotionally after witnessing cruelty no child should ever see.
Who is Tsukiko Sagi? (Paranoia Agent)
This young prince bore the burden of leadership and trust despite being underestimated by everyone around him.
Who is Boji? (Ranking of Kings)
This boy was forced to rule an entire nation while still wrestling with the trauma of war?
Who is Lelouch Lamperouge? (Code Geass)
This young pilot was burdened with saving humanity while barely understanding himself.
Shinji Ikari? (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
This skilled child was forced into war with monstrous beings, causing her to make life-or-death decisions long before adulthood.
Who is Mikasa Ackerman? (AoT)
This child (or who many see as a demon) was burdened with protecting others while the world demanded maturity before he was ready.
Who is Shinra Kusakabe? (Fire Force)
This young captain assumed full responsibility for his squad while confronting life-or-death situations that few adults could handle.
Who is Hitsugaya Toshiro (Bleach)