21 Anime Heroes Who Had Brutally Sad Childhoods

Tough childhoods are a staple in the world of anime. In fact, this trope is so common that it's hard to find a series without a single character it applies to. In some series with larger casts, it applies to almost everyone. No subject is too horrific for a tragic backstory. You'll find anime
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