Many anime characters are plagued with misfortune and turmoil, particularly in action-based shows. Yet, some appear to take the brunt of the force when it comes to bad luck and mishaps. This is true for a handful of especially unfortunate characters who deserve to be happy.
These characters have had rough experiences in life. Whether they are burned out from working, got rejected by their crush, or are just tired of fighting, these characters deserve a smile in their lives. Anime fans everywhere wish these characters all the best after the struggles they handle in their shows.
10 Mako Mankanshoku Deserves To Stay Happy
Kill La Kill
Mako Mankanshoku is Ryuko Matoi's self-appointed best friend and hype-man. She always has Ryuko's back, and even snaps Ryuko out of wearing an altered Kamui Junketsu. Despite her happy personality, Mako lives in dismal conditions, and constantly gets captured or is forced to work by the higher-ups.
Yet, through it all, Mako maintains her bright outlook. Mako's always sunny disposition and fierce loyalty endeared her to fans, many of whom hope that Mako never loses her luster. Mako deserves to be happy because she makes everyone else happy in Kill la Kill.
9 Makoto Sunakawa Helped Takeo Find Happiness
My Love Story!!
Makoto Sunakawa is a rather reserved teen from My Love Story!!. Although anyone would seem reserved when compared to Suna's best friend, Takeo Gouda, Suna never really shows much emotion unless Takeo makes him laugh.
Throughout his life, Suna has looked after Takeo and fended off any girls who were mean to Takeo. However, this has left him alone in the romance department. Hopefully, now that he has helped Takeo and Yamato find their happy ending, Suna can feel free to find his own.
8 Shinichi Izumi Deserves To Be Just Himself Again
Parasyte: The Maxim
Shinichi Izumi is a normal high school student until an alien parasite takes residence in his hand in the anime Parasyte: The Maxim. Though the parasites typically take over the brain, Shinichi's parasite, Migi, stayed in his hand. This forced the two of them to have a symbiotic relationship that worked — at least most of the time.
Yet, after so much fighting and stress of hiding from other Parasites, Shinichi deserves a break. With his mom's passing and all the chaos of dealing with unsavory characters, Shinichi deserves to find happiness somewhere far from parasites.
7 Takehisa Hinawa Hates Fire
Fire Force
Takehisa Hinawa has always been stoic and orderly. As an ex-army man, he was rigid in his commands and an ideal soldier. Yet, that all changed when his best friend turned Infernal, and Hinawa was forced to shoot him.
Now, Hinawa is staunchly against the use of any fire. He also avoids close relationships, choosing to focus on his new job as a Fire Soldier. After everything he's been through and the tireless work he's put into both the army and the Fire Force, Hinawa deserves to have a break and be happy in Fire Force.
6 Minori Kushieda Deserves To See Aliens
Toradora!
Minori Kushieda is an energetic girl who always seems bubbly no matter the situation in the anime Toradora!. However, underneath her sunny disposition, Kushieda ends the show with a broken heart. The protagonist Ryuuji Takasu has a huge crush on her at the start of the story — and she secretly reciprocates his feelings.
Yet, once her best friend Taiga Aisaka expresses interest in Ryuuji, Kushieda backs off. Kushieda is visibly heartbroken by her decision. Fans also feel even more sorry for her since Ryuuji did have feelings for her. Fans hope that Kushieda will one day find happiness with a great man who can keep up with her.
5 Kento Nanami Wants To Do Something Meaningful
Jujutsu Kaisen
Kento Nanami is a Sorcerer and one of the mentors in Jujutsu Kaisen. Though he left jujutsu sorcery for a time to become a salaryman, Nanami is back to fighting curses after office burnout sets in.
Despite this change of employment, Nanami still is not very happy. Tired of the extreme stress and loss with the job, Nanami longs to do something meaningful that also does not require such sacrifice. Nanami deserves to find his own place in the world where he can help people make a difference and be appreciated for his job without worrying about losing his life.
4 Satoru Fujinuma Should Get To Experience His New Life
Erased
Satoru Fujinuma is a down-on-his-luck adult who can go back in time to fix things that went wrong. One day, he goes so far that he is back in elementary school. There, he searches for a murderer and tries to save his friends and classmates in the show Erased. Although Satoru succeeds in his tasks, he ends up in a coma for years.
This unfortunately causes Satoru to miss out on the life he once had, and also miss the chance to be with his childhood crush. The ending does show some promise with Satoru and a work friend, but many fans feel Satoru deserves more happiness after saving countless children from despicable fates.
3 Shun Hashimoto Deserves To Feel Good About Himself & His Partner
The Stranger By The Shore
When Shun Hashimoto came out to his parents, they were enraged and kicked him out of the house. Now living in Okinawa, he meets a young man named Mio Chibana and falls in love. After years apart, Mio returns to Shun's side, but Shun remains hesitant about starting a relationship since he doesn't want to subject Mio to the ridicule he has faced his whole life.
Shun is plagued by worry and regret where Mio is concerned. He's very in love with Mio but does not want him to get hurt. Audiences were delighted to see that Shun and Mio finally got together by the end of The Stranger By The Shore.
2 Kyo Sohma Deserves To Be Shown Love
Fruits Basket
Kyo Sohma is an outcast in his family. Although he is cursed with one of the thirteen zodiac animals, his animal is the reviled cat that can transform into a hideous monster. His whole family hates him, but especially his father.
Due to this animosity, Kyo faces many personal struggles. He often feels worthless, no matter how hard he tries to improve himself. With triumphant hearts, fans rejoiced when Kyo finally found his deserved happiness with his long-time crush, Tohru, by the end of Fruits Basket.
1 Mikasa Ackerman Is Too Great To Be Cast Aside
Attack On Titan
Mikasa Ackerman is one of the strongest and most skilled soldiers in Attack on Titan. However, her greatest weakness is her childhood friend, Eren Yeager. Ever since he saved her from kidnappers when they were young, Mikasa has been deeply in love with him.
Unfortunately for Mikasa, Eren seems to harbor no such affection for her. He even berates her in front of others and tells her that her devotion to him means nothing. Many fans dream of a day when Mikasa gives up on Eren and finds someone who will treasure her for the catch she is.