There are many characters in anime who are admired for their kindness. But some characters go overboard when it comes to their selflessness, often seeming overly naïve or putting themselves and others at risk. When characters are too kind, there are almost always other characters who are more than willing to exploit that kindness for their own benefit.
As a result, these characters often need to be protected by others since they won't always prioritize their own well-being. Kindness can backfire in many ways, and unfortunately, given the fact that these characters put their lives on the line for others, they do not always survive.
10 Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: George Joestar Thanked A Man Who Tried To Rob Him
George Joestar was kind and trusting to a fault. After experiencing a tragic carriage accident, he was approached by Dario Brando, who intended to rob him. He misinterpreted Dario's intentions and assumed that he was his savior, which led to him taking in his son, Dio Brando, after Dario passed.
It wasn't until it was too late that George realized how twisted Dio was, who tormented his son and even tried to kill George. George eventually died protecting his son Jonathan from an attack from Dio.
9 Bleach: Orihime Inoue Rescued The Girls Who Tormented Her
Orihime went to Hueco Mundo only because Ulquiorra Cifer threatened to kill her friends. Wanting to be useful, she decided to stay there in hopes that she would get the opportunity to destroy the Hogyoku with her unique powers.
While there, she met two Arrancar, Loly Aivirrne and Menoly Mallia, who were jealous that Sosuke Aizen supposedly favored her. As revenge, they harassed her. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez stepped in and killed them for her, but Orihime stepped in and saved their lives. Rather than being grateful, the Arrancar went back to attacking her later.
8 Dragon Ball: Goku Is Far Too Trusting Of What People Say
After receiving a blow to the head in a childhood accident, Goku went from being a vicious child to a pure one. In fact, Goku became a little too innocent. As a child, Goku was easily tricked, given that he was straightforward and honest.
He believed that other people were the same way. Villains would often promise to change their ways or say that they would give up, only to get a cheap shot in once his guard was down.
7 Fruits Basket: Tohru Honda Puts Others Before Herself
Tohru is a kind and selfless individual, to the point where she goes too far in prioritizing the happiness of her friends. Her own needs and wants are pushed to the side so that she doesn't inconvenience anyone else, even if this makes her utterly miserable.
In fact, she chose to live in a tent at the beginning of the series to avoid inconveniencing her family. She is oftentimes seen putting on a bright smile or keeping her worries to herself, although she is slowly learning to open up to others more.
6 My Hero Academia: Deku Has Put His Life On The Line To Save Others
Professional Heroes are expected to risk their lives saving innocent civilians from various dangers. There have been many cases in which heroes have died in an attempt to perform a rescue. Deku is just as selfless, often pushing his body to its absolute limits.
He has injured himself time and time again but has never regretted it. He has such a strong sense of justice that he can't help but spring into action the moment someone is in danger.
5 Code Geass: Princess Euphemia Cared Solely About The Well-being Of The Japanese
Euphemia Li Britannia was the third princess, as well as Lelouch Vi Britannia's half-sister. She was a gentle soul who believed that there were better ways to solve problems than by fighting. She planned to reestablish many of the rights that the Japanese people lost when they were conquered by Britannia.
Before she could succeed, she was brainwashed by Lelouch into killing the very people she was trying to help. On her death bed, unable to remember what she did, she asked if she succeeded in making the Japanese happy.
4 Welcome To Demon School- Iruma-kun!: Iruma Suzuki Is A Pushover Who Can't Say No
Iruma is a young student at a Demon academy, after his parents heartlessly sold him to a demon. Although he has to hide his identity as a human, he does spectacularly well in getting along with the students there.
He is so kind that most of the faculty likes him, as he goes out of his way to help them. Unfortunately, due to his lonely upbringing, Iruma finds it physically impossible to say no to any request, leading to people taking advantage of him.
3 Seven Deadly Sins: Elizabeth Betrayed Her People In Hopes Of Ending A War
Elizabeth was originally a Goddess who fell in love with Meliodas and wanted to do everything she could to stop a Holy War from erupting between the Goddesses and the Demons. She tries to reason with both sides to avoid any fighting from happening.
However, there were some members on both sides who were too bloodthirsty. Since she tried to save the Demons from her people, she was cursed to reincarnate over and over again while Meliodas was cursed with eternal life.
2 Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Homura Akemi Went Back In Time Over & Over Again To Save Her Friend
Homura started off as a shy and quiet girl who befriended Madoka Kaname. They became magical girls together, but Madoka met a tragic end. Homura, using her ability to turn back time, made multiple attempts to keep her friend from dying. However, she experienced countless failures.
She continued to try, slowly becoming a colder person but still deeply caring for her friend. Despite all of Homura's efforts, Madoka eventually made a wish, saving all magical girls but sacrificing herself in return.
1 Re: Zero: Subaru Natsuki Is Willing To Reset Time In Order To Save Others
Subaru has one of the worst powers in isekai: every time he dies, he wakes up at a certain checkpoint in his life. Unfortunately for him, he has died countless times in the most brutal of ways.
After meeting the people in the new world, he found it easier to make meaningful relationships with others. He grew so attached to some people that he was even willing to risk his life to save someone, or even take his own life in order to give them another chance to survive.