10 Heartbreaking Anime Series With Unforgettable MC Love Stories
These anime shows take an unexpected twist as the protagonists face heartbreak, revealing that their desired love interest may slip away Prepare for emotional roller coasters in these captivating stories: Erased, Your Lie In April, School Days, Anohana, I Want To Eat Your Pancreas, and Toradora!
Love is a recurring theme in various anime genres, often depicted in different ways. One common portrayal is when the protagonist triumphs over challenges to win the affection of their desired partner, showcasing their unwavering determination.
Nevertheless, there are also anime series where the main character's heartfelt endeavors do not result in a successful romance. These narratives, though poignant and emotionally intense, provide an exceptional insight into the complexities of love and the human condition.
6 Erased
The Erased anime series tells the story of Satoru Fujinuma, a 29-year-old manga artist with a unique ability called Revival. He can travel back in time to prevent tragedies from happening. One day, he is sent back 18 years in time to save his mother and prevent a kidnapping that resulted in the death of his friend, Kayo Hinazuki.
After a difficult and challenging journey, Satoru succeeds in preventing the kidnapping and saving Kayo. However, he falls into a coma shortly after. The coma lasts for 15 years, and when Satoru wakes up, he discovers that his childhood sweetheart, who he had saved, is now married to someone else and has a child. Despite his hope that Kayo would wait for him, he has lost her completely to another person.
5 Your Lie In April
Your Lie in April, a touching musical anime show, tells the story of Arima Kosei, a prodigious child musician who loses his talent after the death of his mother. In high school, Arima meets Kaori Miyazono, a cheerful and mysterious violinist. They start as strangers but soon become close friends, with Kaori playing a pivotal role in reigniting Arima's passion for music.
As their bond deepens, romantic feelings develop between them. However, Kaori rejects Arima's advances. As her health deteriorates rapidly, she is admitted to the hospital. In a desperate attempt to perform with Arima one last time, she undergoes a risky surgery but tragically does not survive. During a piano competition, Arima learns about her death, leaving him heartbroken. After his performance, at Kaori's funeral, her parents give Arima a letter written by Kaori herself. Through this letter, Arima discovers that Kaori was aware of her impending death and confesses her love for him.
4 School Days
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The School Days anime series depicts a love triangle involving Makoto Ito, Kotonoha Katsura, and Sekai Saionji. Makoto develops feelings for Kotonoha, as they commute to school together daily. Seeking assistance from his friend Sekai, who secretly loves Makoto, he tries to pursue Kotonoha. In an unexpected turn of events, Kotonoha falls for Makoto. However, Sekai becomes pregnant with Makoto’s child, only to be rejected by him. In a fit of anger, she stabs Makoto, resulting in his death. Discovering his lifeless body, Kotonoha seeks revenge on Sekai and ends up escaping with Makoto's severed head. Ultimately, Makoto loses both girls and his life in the series' conclusion.
3 Anohana
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day is an anime series that follows a group of childhood friends who have grown apart since their friend Menma's death. The story centers around Jinta Yadomi, the protagonist, who begins to see Menma's ghost. Menma reveals to him that she cannot move on to the afterlife until her wish is fulfilled. In order to grant Menma's wish, Jinta reunites with his childhood friends and confronts his own emotions towards her.
In the end, Jinta experiences the loss of Menma as she is finally able to fulfill her wish and find peace in the afterlife. In a heart-wrenching moment, Menma appears before Jinta one last time to bid farewell. She expresses her love for him but acknowledges the necessity of her departure, vanishing into the heavens. Jinta is left with a mix of emotions, feeling both sorrowful and relieved that Menma has finally attained tranquility.
2 I Want To Eat Your Pancreas
The story follows Haruki Shiga, who discovers his classmate Sakura Yamauchi's diary in a hospital waiting room. As he reads it, he learns that Sakura is battling a fatal pancreatic illness but remains determined to live a normal life. Haruki's composed nature in the face of her illness draws them closer and they become friends.
Their friendship deepens over time and romantic feelings emerge between Haruki and Sakura. However, tragedy strikes when Sakura is admitted to the hospital and a series of unfortunate events occur. Despite Haruki's expectation of losing Sakura, fate is even more cruel and unexpectedly takes her away before he is emotionally prepared.
1 Toradora!
Toradora! is an anime series that revolves around the lives of two high school students, Ryuji and Taiga. Ryuji is a kind-hearted individual, but his appearance gives off a delinquent vibe. Taiga, on the other hand, is a petite girl with a strong personality. Despite their contrasting personalities, they find themselves having feelings for each other's best friends and make a pact to support each other in confessing their love.
A twist of fate occurs when Taiga's assistance in Ryuji's pursuit pays off, leading to her best friend, Minori, falling for him. However, during this time, Taiga also develops feelings for Ryuji. Upon realizing this, Minori rejects Taiga's advances in order to prioritize her best friend's happiness. Consequently, Ryuji finds himself losing his initial love interest before turning his attention to Taiga.
