Top 16 Anime MC Death that Made Japanese Fans Cry

Not all heroes receive a happy ending once their journey ends. In fact, some meet tragic or bittersweet finales, which can be a punch to the gut.

Goo Ranking asked the Japanese community to rank the anime with saddest farewells (and deaths) that befell the main protagonist.

• Dangaioh – 12 votes
• HOLYLAND – 30 votes
• Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt – 45 votes
• The King of Braves GaoGaiGar Final – 52 votes
• Aura Battler Dunbine – 54 votes
• Battle Spirits: Brave – 67 votes
• Cowboy Bebop – 126 votes
• Neon Genesis Evangelion – 138 votes
• Revolutionary Girl Utena – 149 votes
• Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken – 208 votes
• Macross Frontier the Movie: The Wings of Goodbye – 224 votes
• Humanoid Monster Bem – 298 votes
• Dragon Ball GT – 413 votes
• Ashita no Joe – 415 votes
• Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack – 438 votes
• Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – 475 votes