5 saddest moments in the history of anime shows

Time of India

23-05-2025

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Anime lovers know how emotionally traumatic an anime can be. The sweet-looking characters can make a deep scar that will take years to heal. From tons of saddest moments in the world of anime, here's a list of the most emotional moments that every anime fan will shed tears to, only by thinking of it.
Grave of the Fireflies
ending
One of the saddest anime movies, Grave of the Fireflies, still churns an anime-lover's heart. This Studio Ghibli movie, showcases the after effects of war through Seita and Setsuko's eyes. Both Seita and Setsuko try to sustain in the war-effected world, by trying to search for food and a roof. The most traumatic part happens when Setsuko dies due to lack of nutrition just when Seita was able to find some food.
Like the twisted irony was not enough, even Seita dies at the end of the movie due to malnutrition.
The sad ending is enough to make any grown adult break down into tears.
Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood
: Realizing truth behind Chimera
One of the most famous anime series, Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood had some of the most exciting and emotional moments throughout. However, one of the most emotional moment was when the Elric brothers realized the truth behind the Chimera that Tucker had created. For context, the Elric brothers met Nina, the daughter of Tucker, and her pet dog, while trying to find how to get their bodies back.
The characters grew close during the investigation.
However, after some time, both Nina and her dog went missing.
During that time, Tucker went on to become famous after creating a Chimera, which also helped him renew his licence. The real shock came when anime fans realized that Tucker fused Nina and her pet dog's bodies to create the Chimera. A father killing his own daughter for profit is not only twisted but also heartbreaking.
Naruto Shippuden: When Naruto met Kushina
While talking about the saddest moments in anime history, one cannot forget the moment when Naruto met his mother Kushina for the first time. When Naruto was trying to control the nine-tailed fox, the Kyuubi went out of control, due to which Naruto was able to meet Kushina.
At first Naruto thought it was the nine tales true form but later realized that it is Kushina, his mother. Naruto never got to know who his parents were as they died right after he was born.
He also had no idea how his mother looked like up until this moment.
Kushina and Naruto had a mother to son conversation where Kushina explained that Minato (naruto's father) had sealed a bit of her chakra inside him so that she can help him when he wants to take control of the nine tail. However, the most emotional part of the conversation was how Naruto was telling all about his life to Kushina, his habits, what he's doing now, and how he's trying to become better.
Even if it was for some minutes, the entire scenario was emotional for fans.
One Piece: Death of Ace
One piece introduced us to one of the saddest moment in anime with the demise of Portgas D. Ace, son of Gol D. Roger, and the soul-brother of Luffy. The Marineford arc brought sorrow to the fans when Ace died while saving his brother Luffy. The scene broke fans' hearts. However, what hurt more was Luffy, who is known for his carefree and cheerful nature, cried holding his brother.
The bond between Ace and Luffy is extremely heartwarming which is why Ace's death is one of the saddest in one piece.
Besides, when Ace's execution was taking place, his conversation with Garp is also considered as one of the saddest moments. As Garp was from the Marines, he couldn't do anything but watch his grandson die in front of his eyes.
Attack on Titan: Armin and Eren conversation
The final season of Attack on Titan should be watched with a box of tissues, as one won't stop crying during it.
Besides, the final season features one of the craziest plot twist. Once the battle was over and the heroes stop the rumbling, Armin had a heart to heart with Eren. Here, Eren explains his plan, and the vision he had, for which he had to take such drastic measures.
Armin and Eren were interacting like two old friends, which fans saw after a long time. What made the scene emotional was that this was the last conversation that both friends were going to have. Though, it was a sad moment, it gives proper closure and explanation regarding all the turn of events that took place.
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