Not Harmonious, Here are the 12 Most Complicated Families Ever in Anime

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Lily Ariani

In general, family is a place of shelter and a precious treasure. Family is a place for those who desire and need warmth. However, the picture of a perfect family is not always present in the real world. The same goes for the world of anime, where families of fictional characters are not always perfect.

Anime series themselves are often filled with complex characters. These characters come with families that also contribute to the storyline. In some anime series, families are actually portrayed as hell for the characters.

There are families with unclear lineage. There are also families that become chaotic due to inheritance disputes. Unexpectedly, there are also families that cruelly torture and abandon some of their members.

Here are the 12 most complicated families in anime series.

1. Todoroki Family - MY HERO ACADEMIA

Studio Bones

In the series MY HERO ACADEMIA, there is the Todoroki family, which is included in the list of the most complicated families in anime. The Todoroki family consists of several members, namely Enji Todoroki or Endeavor, Rei Todoroki, Touya Todoroki, Fuyumi Todoroki, Natsuya Todoroki, and Shoto Todoroki.

This family has a complex background. The head of the family, Endeavor, is a selfish, cruel, and often abusive father to his children. Endeavor treats Shoto as a tool to achieve his previously unattained personal goals. Not only that, he also neglected his eldest son, Touya, who died in a fire incident.

2. Zoldyck Family - HUNTER X HUNTER

Studio Pierrot

Fans of HUNTER X HUNTER must already know that the Zoldyck family is different from the usual families. The Zoldyck family is a group of assassins. Since a young age, the children in this family have been trained to become assassins as this profession has been passed down through generations.

The sad thing is that the children in the Zoldyck family become victims of manipulation. Even if they don't want to become assassins, they will be held hostage and tortured. In the end, they are still forced to become assassins for hire. The members of the family are even willing to kill each other to fulfill their ambitions and goals.

3. Uchiha Clan - NARUTO

Studio Pierrot

The Uchiha Clan is one of the strongest clans in the anime series NARUTO. However, their great power led to discrimination against the Uchiha Clan in the village of Konoha. The leader of the Uchiha Clan at that time, Fugaku Uchiha, realized that there was no peaceful solution. Eventually, he sent his son, Itachi, to spy on Konoha.

Itachi knew the possibility of a civil war between the Uchiha and Konoha. To prevent this war, Itachi ended up slaughtering his own clan. Itachi only saved his younger brother, Sasuke. Sasuke survived, but grew up with hatred towards Itachi as the killer of their clan.

4. Britannia Royal Family - CODE GEASS

Studio Sunrise

Being born into a noble family doesn't guarantee happiness. This is proven by Lelouch Vi Britannia. He was exiled and banished by his own father, Emperor Charles zi Britannia. As a result, Lelouch grew up with personal vendetta and ambition to eliminate his own family.

In addition to exiling Lelouch, Emperor Charles often caused conflicts among his children. They would kill each other in order to obtain the throne. Seeing this, Emperor Charles remained indifferent. He didn't care about the fact that his children were at odds with each other.

5. Daigo Family - DORORO

Studio Mappa / Tezuka Productions

It is certainly not characteristic of an ideal family to sacrifice a child to a demon. Unfortunately, this horrifying act occurred in the Daigo family. The father, Kagemitsu Daigo, wanted to free his territory from disaster. However, in pursuit of this noble goal, Kagemitsu cruelly sacrificed his son named Hyakkimaru.

As a result of his father's actions, Hyakkimaru was born without several body parts. Kagemitsu never regretted his actions. He even brainwashed his second child, saying that what he did was right.

6. Zenin Family - JUJUTSU KAISEN

Studio MAPPA / Viz Media

Although they belong to the three major clans in the world of JUJUTSU KAISEN, the Zenin family is not an ideal family as it should be. The elders in the Zenin family often act unjustly, especially towards those who do not possess cursed energy. The elders only desire children born with great power.

Maki Zenin and Toji Fushiguro (formerly Toji Zenin) are victims of this family's wrongdoing. Toji chose to escape, marry, and change his surname to Fushiguro. When they found out that Toji's son, Megumi, inherited the Ten Shadows technique, the Zenin family tried to take him away.

Following in her cousin's footsteps, Maki did the same. She ran away from home and enrolled in Jujutsu High School. When she learned that her twin brother was killed by her family, Maki decided to seek revenge by committing a massacre.

7. Itadori Family - JUJUTSU KAISEN

Studio MAPPA / Shueisha/Jujutsu Kaisen

Still in the world of JUJUTSU KAISEN, the Itadori family is one of the most complicated families in the anime world. However, unlike other families that seem cruel, none of the Itadori family members intentionally commit crimes. Instead, this family is actually a victim.

The core Itadori family consists of Jin Itadori and Kaori Itadori, along with their son named Yuji. When Kaori dies, her body becomes a vessel for an evil sorcerer spirit named Kenjaku. Jin is unaware that his wife has been possessed. This family becomes even more complicated because Kenjaku also produces other offspring.

8. Vinsmoke Family - ONE PIECE

Toei Animation

Unlike his siblings in the Vinsmoke family, Sanji ends up experiencing bullying and violence. His father Judge is obsessed with the North Blue and decides to conduct an experiment. He removes the emotions of Sanji and his siblings. Unfortunately, the experiment does not work on Sanji.

Because he still has emotions like a normal human, Sanji becomes the target of his other siblings' monthly abuse. When he asks for help from his father, Sanji is ignored. He is even cast aside because he is considered a failed product. Sanji decides to escape and leave home.

9. Sohma Family - FRUITS BASKET

Studio Deen

In the anime FRUITS BASKET, the Sohma family is depicted as being cursed, causing its members to transform into certain animals. One member of the Sohma family is Kyo. Due to the strange curse that his family experiences, Kyo can transform into a cat. However, cats are the most despised zodiac animal.

Kyo is hated by his own father. Meanwhile, Kyo also hates his father due to the mistreatment he receives. Not only that, Kyo also has a rivalry with Yuki, who is the zodiac rat. In Kyo's eyes, Yuki is the cause of his misfortune and suffering.

10. Yeager Family - ATTACK ON TITAN

Studio Wit / MAPPA

It is a well-known secret among fans of ATTACK ON TITAN that the Yeager family has a highly complex background. Living in Marley, Grisha Yeager, who was married to Dina Fritz, was blessed with a child named Zeke. During his childhood, Zeke was often abandoned by his parents who joined the Eldia Restoration Group.

In short, Zeke betrayed his own parents by reporting Grisha and Dina. They were then exiled to Paradise Island and injected with the Titan serum. Grisha, who survived, later married Carla and had a child named Eren Yeager.

Gradually, the Eldian people became aware of their history. While Zeke became involved in the attack on Paradise Island, Eren protected Paradise Island from Marley's attack. Both of them are equally insane and have very dangerous plans.

11. Kiryuin Family - KILL LA KILL

Studio Trigger

A mother figure should naturally love her child. Unfortunately, this does not apply to the Kiryuin family. Instead of treating Satsuki well, Ragyo actually exploits her own daughter for experiments. It's no wonder that Satsuki harbors resentment towards her own mother.

Initially, Satsuki is introduced as an antagonist in the series KILL LA KILL. However, in the end, Satsuki decides to cooperate with her younger sister to fight against their mother. Satsuki doesn't hesitate to stab her mother in the back.

12. Hanma Family - BAKI

Netflix

In the series BAKI, the Hanma family is a family of fighters. They are also known for their physical appearance, which resembles demon faces on their backs. Yuichirou is a legendary figure in this family. He is the father of his children, who later become great fighters.

Although his son, Yujiro Hanma, inherits his father's fighting talent, he grows up with an opposite personality. Yujiro is insane, cruel, and brutal. He sleeps with many women to have numerous offspring. Yujiro himself has a son named Baki, who is also strong and insane like him.

(kpl/lly)