Anime Characters Bonded by Family Obligations and Tragedy
Anime characters are often portrayed struggling with the weight of family obligations and the tragic events that surround their lives. Many anime shows have characters that fight to protect their family honor, seek revenge, or simply strive to keep their clan’s name alive. Here are some anime characters that are bound by family obligations and tragedy.
1. Uchiha Itachi
Uchiha Itachi’s life in the Naruto anime series was full of tragedy due to the moral responsibility he had as a member of the Uchiha clan. Itachi, who was smart and agile, was forced to choose between his village and his family when the Uchiha clan, led by his father, tried to overthrow Hokage third. He decided to wipe out the entire clan except for his younger brother to save the Uchiha clan’s reputation. Itachi had to bear the burden of his clan’s actions throughout his life.
2. Annie Leonhart
In Attack on The Titan, Annie Leonhart is one of the female Titans that are invincible. Annie grows up with her foster father, who treats her harshly, but also trains her to become a soldier with high discipline so she can earn honor for Marley. When Annie becomes strong enough, she hits her father so hard that he recognizes her power and begs her to come back home. Although Annie hates her father, she still cannot escape the shadow of his influence and does things to please him.
3. Rui
In the Demon Slayer anime, Rui is a character who fights for the obsession of having a perfect family. His obsession led him to create a false family that he could control and misuse. Rui offers that demons who become his family members will be protected from the demon slayers.
4. Tomura Shigaraki
Tomura Shigaraki in My Hero Academia creates chaos and commits crimes because of family obligations. Shigaraki has powers that he cannot control, leading him to kill all of his family members. He preserves his family members’ hands in his body as a reminder of his family. As Shigaraki grows up and gains control of his power, he becomes a source of terror.
These anime characters’ stories highlight how family obligations and tragedy can play a significant role in shaping a character’s life in Japan. From Uchiha Itachi to Tomura Shigaraki, each character is bound by their family’s actions, and their destinies shaped by tragedy in ways beyond their control.
