Fans are disappointed when their favorite anime characters are put in situations that completely change their paths. These moments sever the attachments fans have made by revealing a character's problematic nature.
Sometimes a character is ruined in a split second, their powers are taken, dreams are dashed, or their arcs take a turn for the worse. Whether the character is no longer likable or is unable to participate in the story the same way – they are ruined by a singular, tragic moment.
10 Rock Lee's Future Was Destroyed By His Fight With Gaara In Naruto
When Rock Lee was first introduced in the Naruto series, he was presented as an incredibly strong foe who had enough tricks up his sleeve to hold his own against the antagonist, Gaara. However during the Chunin Exams, Gaara crushed Rock Lee's bones, causing him to be hospitalized.
Though Rock Lee made a full recovery, he didn’t pack the same punch. He rarely won fights on his own, and his reputation became less of a strong foe and more of comic relief.
9 Jotaro Kujo's Treatment Of Women Gave Him A Bad Reputation In Stardust Crusaders
Possessing a balance of strength and intelligence, Jotaro Kujo was one of the most beloved and effective Joestars. Unfortunately, he did have a misogynist streak. When he was first introduced to the series, he disrespected his kindhearted mother unprovoked.
This was the moment Jotaro became a suspicious character for a lot of viewers. While he becomes a great hero, he is constantly rude to women. This continues in Stone Ocean where he isn't the most responsible father to his daughter.
8 Kaname And Yuki's Relationship Reveal Made Kaname Seem Creepy In Vampire Knight
Kaname Kuran was a vampire that had a strange obsession with the series protagonist, Yuuki Cross. When it is finally revealed why Kaname was so attached to Yuuki, fans were in for an unsettling surprise. As it turned out, Yuuki was Kaname's sister, and they were both pureblood vampires.
It was this pureblood vampire status that made Kaname want to pursue a relationship with Yuuki. While there were extenuating circumstances and complicated reasons, his obsession left a bad taste in the mouths of some fans.
7 Yui's Death Ruined Gendo Ikari As A Human Being In Evangelion
After he lost his wife Yui, Gendo Ikari spent years trying to start the apocalypse. His grief caused him to become a villain. He neglected his son, treated women poorly, and committed various crimes against humanity.
Gendo was not only a terrible person, he was also the villain who brought about everything the characters were trying to avoid. He did this to fuel his selfish desire to reunite with his wife, who died before the events of the show.
6 Speaking Of The Ikaris, Evangelion's Shinji Is A Pervert
In addition to being a whiny character that is constantly preoccupied with self-pity, Shinji Ikari has made several uninvited advances toward the female characters in the franchise. From "falling" on top of a nude Rei to being a peeping tom, he's been a menace.
However, one of the most disgusting Shinji Ikari moments can be found in The End Of Evangelion, when he groped an unconscious Asuka Langley, who was recovering in the hospital. While he wasn't the most likable character before, he completely ruined his character in that moment.
5 Causing The Rumbling Made Eren Unlikable In Attack On Titan
Instead of taking alternative options, Eren Yaeger decides to cause The Rumbling, a great and terrible event that saw tons of titans squash innocents everywhere. As a result, Eren became an unlikable villain who left a lot of questions and ill-will behind.
Not only was The Rumbling problematic, it was also counterproductive. While the audience could certainly understand Eren's trauma after living in a town plagued by titan attacks and watching his mother and friends die, his choice to cause The Rumbling made people angry.
4 Lord Daigo's Deal With Demons Destroyed Hyakkimaru's Life In Dororo
Hyakkimaru was the victim of his father, Lord Daigo's, decision to make a deal with demons to protect the Daigo lands. As a result, Hyakkimaru lost all his limbs, senses, and even his skin. Somehow, Hyakkimaru survived under the vigilant eye of a prosthetics maker who was able to make arms and legs for Hyakkimaru.
From that moment on Hyakkimaru's life was full of pain, as he constantly fought against demons to retrieve his body parts and get revenge on his family.
3 Griffth Was A Great Villain Until His Crimes Against Casca In Berserk
Griffith was a dynamic villain who went from war hero to one of the most evil characters in anime. He sacrificed his troops to become Femto and gain ultimate power. With that power, he committed an unforgivable act of violence against Casca, one of his former friends.
He did this to get back at Guts for his "betrayal," though Griffith was being selfish and short-sighted. His crimes against Casca outweighed Guts' actions towards him. Additionally, Griffith's unnecessary acts of violence against women bolstered his character's evil image.
2 Obito Lost His Way After Rin's Death In Naruto
Obito Uchiha was a valient shinobi of the Hidden Leaf Village until the tragic moment when he witnessed Rin's death seemingly at the hands of their friend, Kakashi Hatake. While shinobi life had always been hard and filled with violence, this moment turned Obito toward the path of evil.
From then on he became an enemy of the Hidden Leaf. He even orchestrated the Nine Tail's attack that killed Naruto's parents. In the end, he was redeemed, but not before almost destroying the world.
1 My Hero Academia's Lemillion Lost His Powers In A Split Second
Mirio Togata was one of the most powerful and respected students at U.A. High. His ultimate goal was to become a hero who would save at least a million people. His Quirk allowed him to phase through solid objects, making him a formidable opponent.
However, he made a life changing split decision to get hit with a Quirk-eliminating bullet while saving Eri. Not only did he become Quirkless, but he also lost his impact in the series.