Lelouch Lamperouge's Master Plan Is A Sacrifice In 'Code Geass'
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The entire plot of Code Geass is one long heroic sacrifice on Lelouch Lamperouge's part. His goal is to protect his helpless younger sister Nunnally, and create a world where she can be happy and safe.
Lelouch gives up his comfortable life as a student at Ashford Academy to engage in dangerous terrorist activities. His goal is to take down the Brittainian government and return control of Japan to the Japanese people.
As the fighting intensifies, Lelouch makes a terrible choice. He becomes a tyrant who both nations can hate, in hopes that the two sides will come together to destroy him, then live in harmony. He sacrifices his own happiness, and his life, for the prospect of peace.
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Yukishiro Tomoe Protects Her Husband In 'Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal'
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Rem Allows Herself To Be Tricked In 'Death Note'
[ranking: 11]
As a shinigami, Rem is not allowed to intentionally extend a human's life, as it's an offense punishable by death. However, when Light Yagami puts Misa Amane in danger, Rem breaks this rule by killing L and Watari to save her.
Light is counting on Rem's feelings clouding her judgment, and the shinigami's decision to intervene plays right into the self-proclaimed god's hands.
When Rem dies, she's fully aware of Light's manipulative actions, as he routinely tries to control pretty much everyone in Death Note. She could have easily let Misa die, but she willingly sacrifices herself out of love for the human girl.
Killing L and Watari isn't necessarily heroic from a plot perspective (since they're both working for the good of society), but Ren's sacrifice is still inarguably noble, as she gives up her life to protect a loved one.
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Neji Hyuga Throws Himself In Front Of His Cousin In 'Naruto'
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Out of all the heroic sacrifices in Naruto, Neji Hyuuga's is perhaps the most jarring, as he gives up his life to save his family and friends.
During a battle against the Ten-Tails, Naruto is nearly impaled by a vicious attack. With the show's hero down for the count, Hinata comes to his aid, determined to defend Naruto until the bitter end.
Neji isn't ready to see his cousin perish, so he stands in front of her and takes brunt of the beast's attack. As he dies, he tells Naruto to appreciate Hinata's dedication, and alludes to the time Naruto helped him overcome some problems he'd had with the complicated Hyuuga family.
Neji's death is devastating, as it's legitimately heroic and totally voluntary. Neji could have easily escaped while Ten-Tails had its way with Naruto, but he instead chose to give up his life so his friends might live on.
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Greed Learns To Be Generous In 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'
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Kittan Bachika Volunteers For A Suicide Mission In 'Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann'
[ranking: 10]
During the Anti-Spiral War Arc, Kittan and the rest of Team Gurren become trapped in a dense space sea produced by the Death Spiral Machine.
In order for them to escape, someone or something needs to go out and destroy the horrific device. This is easier said than done, as the machine is surrounded by a near-impenetrable force field.
After an outward assault fails, Kittan volunteers to fly inside the Death Spiral Machine's defenses, destroy the shield, then launch a missile at its core. Even if the space sea's extreme gravity doesn't kill him, the resulting explosion definitely will (and does).
When anime characters are faced with their immanent demise, they typically use their final moments to deliver flowery emotional speeches. During his departure, Kittan subverts this trope by remarking, "I ain't gonna say some showy crap like, 'Later buddy!'"
Kittan dies on his own terms, and saves most of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann's other heroes in the process.
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