Light Yagami: Death Note: Light believed eliminating criminals could create a safer world, raising difficult questions about justice, power, and moral responsibility.
Stain: My Hero Academia: Stain exposed corruption within the hero society, highlighting how fame-driven heroes weakened true justice and the need for authentic selfless ideals
Madara Uchiha: Naruto Shippuden: Madara sought world peace through unity, challenging the endless cycle of war created by shinobi politics and generations of unresolved hatred.
Lelouch vi Britannia: Code Geass: Lelouch manipulated conflict to dismantle oppression, showing how extreme circumstances sometimes require morally grey strategies for lasting change.
Meruem: Hunter x Hunter: Meruem’s evolution from tyrant to empathetic leader proved that even feared rulers can achieve harmony when they understand humanity's fragility and strength.
Sōsuke Aizen: Bleach: Aizen exposed the hypocrisy within Soul Society, revealing how rigid hierarchies and secrecy often cause more harm than the threats they fight.
Askeladd: Vinland Saga: Askeladd’s brutal actions masked a deeper goal: to free his people from oppression and guide Thorfinn toward understanding war’s destructive nature.
Scar: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood: Scar fought against genocide and systemic injustice, proving that resistance, even violent, can emerge from desperation and centuries of suffering.
Eren Yeager: Attack on Titan: Eren’s devastating choices stemmed from a desire to protect his people, raising profound questions about freedom, survival, and moral sacrifice.