Who Has the Most Tragic Backstory in Anime? Anime poll

Let’s be honest—anime hits differently when it comes to pain and trauma.
We’ve all watched those scenes that made us pause the episode, stare at the ceiling, and think,
“Damn… that was heavy.”

Some characters don’t just fight villains—they fight their own past, regrets, and scars every single day. Whether it’s losing family, being betrayed by friends, or just being born into suffering, anime has a way of making us feel their pain.

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So, here’s the big question:

Who really has the most tragic backstory?

Is it Itachi Uchiha, who sacrificed everything for peace but became a villain in his brother’s eyes?
Or Guts, who went from childhood abuse to endless battles against fate itself?
Maybe it’s Kaneki Ken, forced into a world of ghouls, torn between humanity and survival.
And let’s not forget Hyakkimaru, Levi Ackerman, Kurapika, and so many more…

Now it’s your turn to decide!

Vote in the poll below!
Drop a comment and tell us why you chose them.

Let’s settle this once and for all—who do YOU think has the saddest, most soul-crushing backstory in anime?

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Who has the most tragic backstory?

These characters are famous for their heartbreaking pasts and will spark strong emotional reactions and engagement in your poll:

Itachi uchiha (Naruto)

Guts (Berserk)

Levi Ackerman (Attack On Titan)

Hyakiimaru (Dororo)

Keneki Ken (Tokyo Ghoul)

Thorfinn (Vinland Saga)

Lucy/ Kaede (Elfen Lied)

Shouya Ishida (A Silent Voice)

Reiner Braun (Attack On Titan )

Kurapika (Hunter X Hunter )

Subaru

If 'Other' is filled, checked answers are ignored.

The result will announced after 1 week.