From Tragedy to Victory: 12 Anime Characters with Tragic Past that Changed Their Fate, Which One is Your Favorite?

Ken Kaneki - an anime character with a tragic past in the anime TOKYO GHOUL. Kaneki's life as a normal college student changes after a date with a ghoul named Rize. After an accident, he receives Rize's organ transplant and becomes half ghoul. Kaneki then undergoes brutal torture by Yamori that alters his personality. His struggle to adapt to a new identity, losing his humanity, and trying to protect the people he loves becomes the heart of the heartbreaking story.

Itachi Uchiha - an anime character with a tragic past in the anime NARUTO. Itachi is a genius from the Uchiha clan who is forced to massacre his entire clan on the orders of the village to prevent a bloody coup. He chooses to become a traitor and bear the hatred. Even the hatred from his beloved younger brother, Sasuke. He does all of this to protect the village and maintain peace. His life is full of sacrifice and loneliness, yet he remains loyal to his resolve to protect Konoha and his brother until the end of his life.

Hyakkimaru - an anime character with a tragic past in the anime DORORO. Born without 48 body parts because his father sacrificed them to demons for the prosperity of the land. Hyakkimaru survives thanks to the help of a doctor. Who made prosthetic limbs for him. His journey to regain his body parts is complicated by moral conflicts, as each part he regains brings disaster to his homeland.

Shinji Ikari - an anime character with a tragic past in the anime NEON GENESIS EVANGELION. Abandoned by his father after his mother's death, Shinji grows up with trauma and feelings of worthlessness. Called back by his father only to take on the task of being an EVA pilot. His struggles against the Angels are marked by mental turmoil, self-doubt, and a longing for affection, reflecting the complexities of trauma and human relationships.

Homura Akemi - an anime character with a tragic past in the anime PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA. A shy girl who undergoes drastic changes after being trapped in an endless time loop. To save her friend Madoka, she must take action. Where she must repeatedly relive the same month, witnessing the tragic deaths of her friends, and becoming increasingly isolated in her seemingly futile struggle that she continues to endure.

Guts - an anime character with a tragic past in the anime BERSERK. Born from the corpse of his hanged mother, Guts was raised as a mercenary and experienced abuse in his childhood. His life finds meaning after joining the Band of the Hawk, but it ends tragically when Griffith betrays him during the Eclipse, sacrificing all his comrades in a horrific ritual that changes his life forever.

Lucy - an anime character with a tragic past in the anime ELFEN LIED. Bullied because of her small horns, Lucy has faced discrimination and torture since childhood. Her deepest trauma is witnessing children kill the dog she loved. Her anger and vengeance trigger her Diclonius powers, pushing her to become a killer. Nevertheless, she still retains a human side that manifests in her relationship with Kouta.

Violet Evergarden - an anime character with a tragic past in the anime VIOLET EVERGARDEN. Raised as a "weapon" without knowing emotions or affection. Violet lost both her arms and Major Gilbert, the only person who taught her about love. Her journey as an Auto Memory Doll teaches her about emotions, human relationships, and the meaning of the words "I love you" that Gilbert last spoke.

Eren Yeager - an anime character with a tragic past in the anime ATTACK ON TITAN. Witnessing his mother being eaten by a Titan transforms Eren from a naive child into a figure hungry for revenge. The truth about the world behind the walls, his true identity as the holder of the Founding Titan, and his father's dark secrets drive him to make extreme decisions that change the fate of all humanity.

Killua Zoldyck - an anime character with a tragic past in the anime HUNTER X HUNTER. Born into a family of elite assassins, Killua undergoes extreme training and torture from a young age. The mental manipulation from his brother Illumi instills fear and doubt within him. His encounter with Gon gives him hope for a normal life, yet his past as a killer continues to haunt him.

Kakashi Hatake - an anime character with a tragic past in the anime NARUTO. Losing his father to suicide, witnessing Obito's death, being forced to kill Rin with his own hands, and losing his teacher Minato during the Kyuubi attack. This series of tragedies shapes Kakashi's complex personality, behind his laid-back demeanor lies deep wounds that affect how he guides Team 7.

Lelouch vi Britannia - an anime character with a tragic past in the anime CODE GEASS. A prince who was exiled after witnessing his mother's murder and his brother's paralysis. Lelouch starts a rebellion against Britannia using the power of Geass. His journey is filled with sacrifices, including killing his siblings and betraying his friends, in order to create a better world for his sister Nunnally. That is the list of anime characters with tragic pasts that may include your favorite characters. There are still many other anime recommendations that you can learn about by reading articles on kapanlagi.com. Because, if not now, when?