10 Cursed Anime Characters With The Worst Fate

Cursed anime characters tend to suffer terrible fates, which in turn means that they need to learn to be stronger and more resilient to survive. This is why those who grapple with the effects of various curses also tend to be the ones to stand out thanks to their impressive adaptability.

Curses can affect their victims in a plethora of ways, including transforming the cursed ones, condemning them to certain death, or, on the contrary, to immortality, which is rarely as pleasant as it seems. Some learn to accept their fates, while others struggle to overcome them, but no one who ends up in such a situation is enviable in any way.

10 Fuuko Izumo (Undead Unluck)

Taking Bad Luck To Its Limits

As one-half of Undead Unluck’s pair of protagonists, Fuuko Izumo possesses the titular Unluck ability. Much like other Negators, who are able to negate certain worldly rules, the awakening of her ability also causes a series of tragedies in her life. By negating the luck of those who touch her, Fuuko unwittingly causes the deaths of her beloved parents and other relatives, which consequently results in her depression. Although she is a determined and kind person, her cursed luck restricts her from getting close to anyone, as she always concerns herself with the well-being of others, living a lonely and isolated life.

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9 Allen Walker (D.Gray-man)

A Cursed Eye That Sees Only Suffering

In the world of D.Gray-man, a powerful malevolent being known as the Millennium Earl creates Akuma from the souls of those who are mourned by their loved ones, turning them into dangerous creatures. Allen Walker, the protagonist, is one of the Exorcists protecting the world from these Akuma. However, unlike others, he is affected by a curse that allows him to see the souls trapped inside Akuma. Although his cursed eye has its advantages, as it lets him more easily find Akuma, it also causes him great suffering, as he is forced to realize just what he is fighting against. Moreover, it also causes him physical pain at times.

8 Class 3-3 (Another)

The events of Another, an iconic horror anime title, revolve not around a cursed character, but rather around a cursed class, namely Class 3-3 of Yomiyama North Middle School. In 1972, a student who found favor with both his classmates and teachers died in a tragic accident. Unwilling to accept this, everyone in his class continued to act as if he was still alive, even going as far as to include his seat in the graduation ceremony. This behavior resulted in the class being affected by a terrible curse, whereby one former dead student is resurrected each year, bringing about a Calamity that causes at least one death each month.

7 Ryoga Hibiki (Ranma ½)

A Vulnerable Piglet With No Sense of Direction

Curses are a common concept in Ranma ½, with the story’s titular protagonist, Ranma Saotome, also having fallen victim to the curse of a spring that causes him to turn into a girl, thereafter switching between a boy or a girl depending on the temperature of the water he comes into contact with. However, the one who suffers from a worse curse, though not as dreadful as those of other titles, is Ryoga Hibiki, Ranma’s rival. Ryoga becomes a piglet when splashed with cold water, leaving him vulnerable and defenseless. Moreover, due to his horrible sense of direction, he ends up in life-threatening situations with ease.

6 Zeref Dragneel (Fairy Tail)

Contradictory Curse Both Prevents and Causes Death

In the world of Fairy Tail, there is a god known as Ankhseram who rules over life and death and has the ability to inflict a certain Black Art as a curse upon those who dare to upset the balance. Zeref Dragneel is the primary victim of this curse, which was forced upon him when he breached the sacred rules by reviving his younger brother, Natsu. The effects of this curse are twofold; firstly, Zeref himself is immortal, unable to die no matter how much he wishes otherwise, and secondly, he exudes a lethal black miasma that instantly kills everyone around him.

5 Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto)

Orochimaru Uses the Cursed Seal of Heaven

Orochimaru, who acts as Naruto’s main antagonist early on, is known for his ability to create cursed seals that he can apply to others. Those who aren’t compatible with this curse die, while those who live are likely to suffer even worse fates, as Orochimaru may transfer his soul into their bodies using the Living Corpse Reincarnation technique. One curse that is primarily featured in the story is the Cursed Seal of Heaven, which affects Sasuke Uchiha. Although there are advantages to this curse, as it can boost the user’s chakra level and physical power, it also causes great physical pain and corrodes the victim’s mind.

4 Chise Hatori (The Ancient Magus’ Bride)

A Sleigh Beggy Afflicted by Dual Curses

In the world of The Ancient Magus’ Bride, a fantastic cottagecore anime title, the term Sleigh Beggy refers to humans who are born with the ability to generate and attract magical energy, in exchange for a shorter lifespan. Often, their affinity for the supernatural draws them towards sorcerers and faes, resulting in their misfortune and untimely ends. In addition to her condition as a Sleigh Beggy, Chise Hatori also ends up a victim of the Dragon’s Curse, which transforms her arm and guarantees her death within one year. However, she later ends up being granted the Curse of Immortality, which leaves her remaining lifespan uncertain, though even immortality is rarely as appealing as it sounds.

3 Mitty (Made in Abyss)

The Curse of the Abyss Causes the Loss of Humanity

The events of Made in Abyss revolve around the titular Abyss, a huge, largely unexplored chasm thought to contain ancient relics and creatures. It’s no secret just how mysterious this place is, but the extent of its darkness is what eventually proves genuinely shocking about it. The Curse of the Abyss affects everyone ascending within it, and the worst one is that of the sixth layer, which causes loss of humanity or even certain death, almost as if to trap everyone who makes it to that level. As a victim of Bondrewd’s cruel experiments, Mitty is forced to experience the curse, deforming her beyond recognition.

2 Hyakkimaru (Dororo)

His Entire Body Was Sacrificed To 12 Demons

The curse of Dororo’s Hyakkimaru is one inflicted entirely by his father, who chose to sacrifice his son’s body in exchange for the prosperity of his own land. During Hyakkimaru’s birth, Lord Kagemitsu forged pacts with 12 different demons, offering each of them one piece of his son, such as a body part and even his skin, before abandoning him completely. Thankfully, he was then found and taken in by Jukai, who acted as his parental figure, giving him prosthetic limbs and teaching him to defend himself. Once Hyakkimaru realizes that there is a way to regain what he lost, he sets out to slay all the demons who stole from him.

1 Guts and Casca (Berserk)

Brand of Sacrifice Sentences Unlikely Survivors To Certain Death

While Berserk is no stranger to horrific reveals, often having its scenes cited among the most shocking anime moments, one of its most memorable and gruesome events has to be the Eclipse, wherein Griffith chose to sacrifice the entire Band of the Hawk in order to become a member of the God Hand. The Brand of Sacrifice marks those meant to be ritualistically murdered and offered as a tribute during such a ceremony. Typically, most of the marked ones die during the ceremony, but those who survive end up attracting constant attacks from evil beings and suffering from unbearable pain near powerful demons.