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Most of us have grown up looking Pokémon and live indirectly through the great adventures of Ash Ketchum. But as children, we never stopped to ask ourselves what it was about this character we love so much. As tastes are refined, that mentality becomes a stronger consideration for the characters we enjoy as adults. We observe that their layers develop, we sift through the cracks and find gold.
Here are four times the modern anime shows hit the gold with their main characters. Let’s see who they are and investigate why we worship them so much.
Tanjiro Kamado de ‘Demon Slayer’
When you think of a very friendly anime protagonist, this is at least among the names that come to mind, if not the first one. If you are not familiar with the benevolence of this sword carrier, you can feel dissuaded. Who wants a lot of kindness in a demon program? But take it from someone who enjoys morally gray characters, Tanjiro is not someone you want to miss.
I dare to say that he is the best older brother in history. Seriously, that is the entire premise. Upon discovering the bodies of his family in a demonic massacre with his surviving younger sister turned into a demon against his will, Tanjiro undertakes a trip to cure her and become a professional demon.
One would think that someone who has been harmed by supernatural beings would let the hatred of Festter in this heart, but no. In fact, Tanjiro says for peace for every demon he leaves. The idea of a prayer that is successful is ironic, although in this case, it is well won because it does not kill demons for the good of the trade; He does it to free them and allow them to embrace eternal peace after a lifetime of thirst for blood. What is more noble than that?
Despite having to grow prematurely, Tanjiro extends the warmth of his youth to those fogged by tragic circumstances similar to his. He loves his sister Nezuko enough to take her on foot in a box to protect her half demonic body from sunlight. The lack of classmates of related ideas in his life influences him in softening new people easily, therefore, recruiting loyal friends along the way. The child is the flame ball whereby the other characters fall easily into orbit.
All this softness, however, never considers it a weakness that puts its efforts. Tanjiro reminds us that kindness is not a trait dispensed to be exploited, but determines discipline and perseverance despite what life goes through.
Edward Elric de ‘Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood’
The perfect combination between a stubborn resolution and a generously expressive personality with a pinch of tasty altruism takes the form of this alchemist that depends on metal.
Promoted by the loss of his mother, Edward Elric embarks on a risky magical effort that costs him an arm and his brother’s body, Alphonse Elric. As compensation, Ed dedicates his life to reverse his tragic error. Of course, that is a complicated beginning for someone you must support, but it is promising, and the search that remains redeemed to ED through many noble acts.
Flak but realistic, emotionally inept but affectionate, Ed is the complete package of what it means to be a human being, especially one that really apologizes after a serious error. As someone who predicts an episode of anger after immense sadness, I deeply interact with ED’s struggles with complicated emotions, especially those that are destined to reinforce an emotional barrier to maintain their battles for yourself.
In his search for the cure, Ed finally includes his growing dependence on magic, an allegorical journey that culminates in a deep lesson with respect to mental health. We find the truth as Ed does, and the truth is that we cannot always solve our problems with magic. Sometimes, it is better to step back and reassess everything that is close and dear.
Light Yagami of ‘Death Note’
I see that scrunch on your face. You are probably thinking: “Light Yagami is not a hero.” And I would agree with you with all my heart. But could a hero recite a dialogue as scandalous as “I am the god of the ideal world” and make you ask you why chills are clicking on the column? Could a hero make you question everything you think you know about the world? I bet not.
At a time when we consume a piece of media that is different from conventional tastes, we are plagued by existential questions about our own morality and the essence of human nature itself. That is what Death Note It is, and the force that breathes this power in it is none other than the Yagami light.
It is not just the philosophical intrigue of Light or the sinister presence that makes it the issue of narrative dilemma; It is also the suspense that orders to see one end dead, but still digs an exit. The heart of the show is his cold and calculator mind, since the audience is forced to experience the plot through it.
We live in his mind enough to understand it, but that should not mean that we sympathize with him, and that is what makes the character so brilliant. You admire it for everything you can do; You feel the power that emanates from him when he knocks down authority systems in search of his great plan; You love to hate him.
Eren Jaeger from ‘Attack on Titan’
There is no better placement than the end of this list to discuss the child who sought freedom. Here, we step on a muddy territory while fighting to fix this protagonist to a final category. Eren has reigned over our hearts for more than a decade on the screen, and this climatic story deserves praise that can only be dissected at the superficial level in this article, although why am I here if it does not offer an anxious attempt?
Eren’s difficult situation focuses on the Titans who eat humans that affect their world. The concept of humanity versus Titans is as simple as good versus evil for him, but when he is with reasons that challenge these ideals, he cannot face the drastic change in perspective, and that is what leads to a disorder of the earth Character development later.
Eren considers execution as appropriate justice for what happened to him. It is the admission of his own monstrosity (season 1, episode 14 to be exact) that makes him the powerful protagonist he is. He understands that he must undergo punishment so he still begs him that his loved ones do not suffer from being associated with him. Finding at its expression, friends.
This protagonist will make you squeeze your fists and tighten the jaws at every step, and that is why it is an object of devotion among its fans. We love to see it because of the complexity that it nourishes and how it nullifies what it means to be the main character.
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