Top 20 Heroic Moments in Anime

They answered the call and never looked back! Join Ashley as we count down our picks for the times anime characters went full hero, as seen in series such as "One Piece", "Zom 100", "Attack on Titan", and more! Which of these moments made you stand up and cheer? Let us know in the comments!
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[@kevinuchiha6830]

Majin Vegeta for sure

[@sweetandsourdish3723]

Ichiro and Shishigami blowing up a meteor.

[@mr.fartman]

Hi Reaper 👋

[@Reaperguy67]

@@mr.fartman how many times do I have to tell you. They are not me and stop with the attention seeking and lying.

[@danknhshinki73]

Lelouch's heroic moment. Can you do "Top 10 Anime Where the Hero Dies"?

[@reiswelle9084]

“A strong man stands up for himself. A stronger man, stands up for others” -Ben

[@hawaiianblanka5534]

Lelouch’s sacrifice for his sister to live in a world of peace always brings me to tears.

[@darkdremora4436]

What's even more beautiful about Lelouch's sacrifice was that, at that point, Lelouch wasn't doing it just for Nunnally anymore, but *all* of those dear to his heart - Nunnally, Kallen, C.C., Suzaku, Shirley, Euphie, Milly, Rivalz, Jeremiah, Sayoko - the list goes on, but those are the Characters most important to him in my opinion! Truly heartwarming! 🥲

[@danknhshinki73]

But he was revived in the Re;surrection movie. That has to count for something, right?

[@hxctur]

so fax big bruh

[@orebb2204]

Vegeta's final explosion was just something else to see as a kid

[@Phykx-ed_Up]

Even now right?

[@kevinuchiha6830]

It was painful

[@orebb2204]

@@kevinuchiha6830 vegeta really grew on me as a character

[@orebb2204]

@@Phykx-ed_Up even now man, this scene still gets me

[@HetaliaGirl1]

​@@orebb2204Same 😢

[@SoulKingKurosaki]

All such great moments. Top 3 for me is Ichigo saving Rukia, All Might's sacrifice and Vegeta's Final Atonement

[@mohammadfarzand4839]

Vegetas sacrifice deserves to be higher on this list its the climax of vegetas character arc which was the best in dbz verse

[@jeuryrabassa4724]

"Farewell, Bulma, Trunks, And yes even you, Kakarot." -Majin Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z).

[@marcuszeus5552]

Lelouch's sacrifice is still one of the greatest moments in Anime, he truly became the villain to reunite the world 😭

[@herrypottier4201]

You either die a hero, or love long enough to see yourself become the villan.......

[@anindasadman443]

No.1 on point. That scene made so many of us cry like little babies.

[@darkdremora4436]

The Music that plays, and the little Epilogue with Kallen doesn't help with the tears either! 😭

[@anindasadman443]

Ikr freakin unique feeling. Once in a lifetime experience.

[@danknhshinki73]

All Might sacrificing his powers to defeat All For One was heroic and we will never forget that.

[@oghenemaroekere1461]

But that didn’t stop anything really

[@danknhshinki73]

What do you mean?@@oghenemaroekere1461

[@rolando90s]

That scene was GOAT in MHA series. It's Lost the spark before war arc.

[@topfranluis1]

Except it was all for naught, and also All Might had to retire, which rose villain rates again. What a frikkin idiot

[@xandermauldin9855]

​@rolando90s I have a feeling that he's going to power up one last time in the final arc and end up sacrificing himself

[@AiorosSagittarius]

Deserved no. 1. Lelouch up and went to sacrifice his own life to bring the world peace. He truly meant it when he said that one should only kill if one was prepared to be killed. He even proved that he lived by those words in the end. There are other sad scenes out there, but of the anime I personally watched, Code Geass's end is the only one beinging me dangerously close to tears.

[@risinggundam]

Mu saving the Archangel from the Dominion's Lohengrin blast is an iconic moment. Then him doing the same thing with the Akatsuki to save the Archangel from the Minerva.

[@telluhwatboy]

A Top 10 Gundam moment.

[@metalgearexcelsus]

Destiny bringing Mu back from the dead was one of its biggest sins.

[@manuelacosta9463]

Ichigo's rescue of Rukia was triumphant especially given his trials and struggles to get powerful enough to even stand a chance, it's a reflection of Rukia doing the same the night they met. It was the true beginning of the Bleach saga.

[@derrickhaggard]

A good number of these moments made me cry.

[@danknhshinki73]

Instead of Char's Counter Attack, they should've put IBO on the list.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Dragon Ball Z- Vegeta sacrificing himself to stop Maujin Buu's Revival. Unarguably Vegeta's Most Heroic moment of the entire series.

[@kevinuchiha6830]

It is no question

[@DynastyIcon]

Vegeta sacrificing himself to protect the planet he once wanted to destroy.. truly heroic

[@HShango]

I agree

[@darkdremora4436]

This *truly* was when Vegeta redeemed himself. There's a reason why that attack is called _Final Atonement_ in (most of) the Dragon Ball Video Games after all! 😉

[@earlmoore7003]

Yeah but let's be honest, that was useless 🙄😒

[@scoutalejan8259]

Erwin, Hanji and Lelouch had the most fucking badass sacrifices of all time, all 3 of them gave me chills

[@kevinuchiha6830]

Erwin's last stand in subbed hit so hard

[@mikeburnette2190]

Sweet video. I'm pretty sure there are more, but here are a few that I remember: Anubis's desperate attempt to free Kayura from the dark magic in Ronin Warriors, resulting in his death, as well as Kayura gaining his armor, with that playing on Anubis being saved by the Ancient One earlier. Android 16's final words to Gohan, encouraging him to embrace his power, before Cell destroys him. Goku's selfless sacrifice against Cell. Piccolo's death in the Saiyan saga. Future Gohan's death. Haku and Zabuza's deaths in Naruto. Jiraiya's death in Shippuden. Neflite's death in Sailor Moon, since he realized there was good in him, thanks to Molly/Naru, before his death. Sapphir's death in the following arc, since he and his brother weren't evil per say. The Sailor Senshi dying against Galaxia. Leomon's death in Adventures 01, Tamers, Tri, and to some degree Savers, since Saberleomon in that version wanted to protect Digimon. BlackWarGreymon, Koichi, Merukimon, and BanchoLeomon's heroic sacrifices in the Digimon series.

[@vedantlokare2114]

"There's not a single reason why so many of us have to spill blood. I met you men for the first time today. You are not my enemies. I have no enemies at all."

[@druidcraft918]

Yo I love this list... BUT... how did Alphonse sacrificing his soul to restore Edward not even make this list??? With as iconic as Brotherhood is across the medium, I was stunned it wasn't even mentioned

[@verenmercer8586]

Top Heroic Moment indeed! Truly Most Deserved! All Hail Lelouch! 😭👏❤

[@heroboygamebase2286]

He did come back to life in the Re;surrection movie.

[@dr.sivavignesh664]

@@heroboygamebase2286alternate timeline

[@darkdremora4436]

​@@heroboygamebase2286True, but that's a different Universe/Continuity though. The Creators confirmed that Lelouch is dead in the Anime's Universe/Continuity. And, as horrible as this might sound, I actually think Lelouch (and Shirley) being dead works better - both for the message the Anime was going for, and just narratively for Lelouch's Character. 🙂 P.S. In the Anime's Universe/Continuity, He does come back for one day to say a proper farewell to his loved ones in the "Miraculous Birthday" Picture Drama though! So there's that! 😉

[@oreodeplata922]

Shallow as it may be, many of these moments has inspired me into performing good deeds, from bringing drunk strangers who fall on their face back to their place to returning into my nursing career which has helped me migrate out of the country that exploited the shit out of the nursing career

[@wingzero-0014]

Axis shock is still Gundam's most iconic moment, pilots from both sides coming together for the sake of the earth and humanity

[@heroboygamebase2286]

What about Mika's last stand against Gjallarhorn?

[@leo11lim]

@@heroboygamebase2286 still the worst episode even MAHQ gave it a 3 out 5.

[@heroboygamebase2286]

@@leo11lim What do you mean worst?

[@zakirstocks9514]

All Might Sacrificing his powers to defeat his Evil Archenemy, All for One, Majin Vegeta's Heroic Sacrifice to save his family, friends and the world, Luffy's Heroic Sacrifice to stand up for his crew mate and Best Friend, Chopper and Ultear sacrifices her own time for the sake of others are all of the Best Epic Badass Anime Heroic Sacrifices I'll NEVER forget

[@erikajuarez9537]

That's a good list, Majin Vegeta's sacrifice shows how much he's grown, Luffy defends the flag for Chopper, honestly I thought All Might giving up his powers to defeat All for One would be #1.

[@zakirstocks9514]

@@erikajuarez9537 Thanks dude. Appreciated. Yeah, these are the Best Epic Badass Heroic Anime Sacrifices I've ever seen Throughout the Years

[@EvErLoyaLEagLE]

11:47 - Krillin: "Vegeta, no!" Vegeta: "VEGETA, YEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!"

[@isekai_neo]

Even tho it was in the movie, Deku sharing/giving One for all to Bakugo to help defeat nine; even though he’d be quirkless again(giving up his dream), was heroic Asf 💯🤝

[@josephblood2907]

R.I.P. Vegeta "Truncks, Bulma I do this for you, and yes even you Kakarat." ❤ 🤴

[@earlmoore7003]

And then it turned out to be useless 😒

[@rodristrongest]

Is a shame to know that the original Saint Seiya anime never reached U.S.A. it has the best emotional moments and the best opening but the anime is never mentioned in the Mojo Anime Tops

[@Animeguy300]

Luffy defends the flag was heroic

[@erikajuarez9537]

Yes, he respects the flag like a true pirate should.

[@BigOrangeVids]

Vegeta's sacrifice still gets me in the feels to this day which is such an accomplishment for this show.

[@erikajuarez9537]

That gets me too. 😢

[@MrRonald327]

These should be called “Pure Awesomeness Moments!”

[@blueflameboi]

My Hero Academia has hero in the name, and not only was there only one moment from MHA but it’s only in second place!

[@erikajuarez9537]

I honestly thought it would be #1.

[@blueflameboi]

@@erikajuarez9537FR

[@jakealter5504]

I’d include goku’s sacrifice to clean up gohan’s mistake in the fight with cell

[@erikajuarez9537]

That's true, he did it to save everyone on earth.

[@jacobdrolet4262]

Yugi Muto heroic sacrifice himself that the pharaoh soul was not taken away after losing to Ralph in a duel in the original yugioh anime. Fantastic job on the video watch mojo.

[@Believe_it_9tails]

It's moving to see that even tho Ban doesn't have feelings for Jericho, she still decided to carry Ban and Elaine on her back, true heroism!

[@waheedabdullah6371]

Nothing on Ash Ketchum? I can't count how many times he saved people and Pokemon?

[@lordofluck771]

Can’t wait for the rematch of All Might vs All For One to be animated

[@eazyep]

Justice for Might Guy giving up his life by opening the 8th gate.

[@gregoryshinn9805]

Thanks for the video

[@WatchMojo]

You bet

[@Jerrremy]

"Captain Flower Power" why did you do Byakuya like that lmaoooooo

[@BlazerK1914]

All For One is Pure Evil incarnate, and I hope Deku gets to defeat him. If All Might managed to defeat All For One, so too will Deku.

[@danknhshinki73]

Now it's Deku's turn.

[@hxctur]

w list omg i am so happy with this list the number 1 spot is so faxxxxxxxx

[@iselbub]

Surprised that nothing from Full Metal Alchemist made this list.

[@heroboygamebase2286]

Lelouch's sacrifice was emotional and heroic. 😢

[@keontreporter4627]

I’m glad you guys recognized a GOAT sacrifice when you see it. All HAIL EMPEROR LELOUCH!

[@careless3241]

16:15 His first rassengan, not the very first ever... his master had to teach it to him and even the master learned it further back.. Its shown to be minatos creation then later shown to be used by ashura venerations before then

[@maytarojas4898]

I would add kikuchiyo last stand in samurai 7.

[@aZakthatAttacks]

Really?! Not even an honorable mention goes to Goku's Sacrifice? It's part of the reason why Vegeta even thought about that suicidal move.

[@erikajuarez9537]

That's true.

[@coachlombardi9657]

Soldiers fight not because they hate what's in front of them but because they love what's behind them.

[@yujiro424]

I genuinely don't believe any of Saitama's actions to be overly heroic as there is never a doubt that he will succeed and no cost for his actions. I also believe that Deku vs Muscular is a more heroic moment than All Might vs All for One. Also that there are numerous examples of greater heroism in One Piece such as "Nothing Happened", Ace's death, Pell's would be sacrifice, or Yasui's sacrifice. A few other heroic scenes I greatly appreciate. Shiro and Aina diving into the Obselisk (08th MS team) Kikuchiyo's death (Samurai 7) The Exceeds protect Extalia (Fairy Tail)

[@rishavrai99999]

He took all the blame and became the face of the evil just so people of the different countries won't hate innocent people of his original country

[@DemonicReeses]

WHAAAAT YOU PUT ALL MIGHT FIGHTING ONE FOR ALL AS #2. Tbh should have been mirio vs overhaul easily the most heroic thing ive seen in any anime not to mention how well it was done.

[@stone1andonly]

One of those entries should have been thrown out in favor of Mumen Rider vs. Sea King. He is merely a C Class Hero (the lowest rank on their scale), has zero superpowers and walks into this seeing a number of higher rank heroes either killed or mutilated. He pushes past his fear and valiantly (if futilely) goes toe to toe with the Sea King, taking a tremendous beating. His brave stand kept the Sea King busy enough for Saito to arrive to deliver his single punch solution. That is fucking heroism!

[@sofyanjamal4980]

Asta has always been a real one

[@sweetandsourdish3723]

Ichiro and Shishigami sacrificed themselves by blowing up a meteor. I haven’t forgotten that moment.

[@dreamguardian8320]

Should've added Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans to this list.

[@tribadeneira]

Mirio fighting to save Eri when he lost his powers should be on the list and Vegeta's sacrifice should be higher

[@erikajuarez9537]

You've got a point.

[@zadegetsfaded]

Just came to make sure Ichigo saving Rukia was on here

[@cameronjr8]

Please do Top 20 Over the Top Finale Fights in Anime!

[@jackinthebox1993]

Lelouch is such a king 👑

[@Naruto0s44]

Goku teleporting cell was a tear jerker because we knew he was gonna die again

[@erikajuarez9537]

I know, it still hurts, but Goku did it to make up for his mistake, and to save everyone on earth.

[@andrewsanchez6493]

Commander Erwin from AOT leading that suicidal charge not on this list?

[@roywilliams660]

Yep I believe some characters do some heroic deeds.

[@CarlosGonzalez-nm6rv]

Sailor Pluto's Sacrifice in Season 2 of Sailor Moon Crystal to stop Prince Diamande

[@brandol75]

for all those grown-up sucrifices i present this: lua, a preteen boy, sucrificed to get his twin sister luka out of harm's way.

[@brettmcconnell1603]

I'm sorry but the most heroic moment from my hero was lemillion standing tall and protecting eri after losing his powers. No matter how much I watch it it chokes me up like it's my first time seeing the scene

[@erikajuarez9537]

That would've been cool.

[@isaiahsturgis5037]

They need top 10 most heroric My Hero Academia moments, just to live up to the series title!!

[@erikajuarez9537]

You're right, that's a great idea ! 😁

[@GideonOduor-km2vn]

This video of course cannot exist without my hero academia

[@ItsFreakinHarding.]

You're a fan of the movie Hot Fuzz if the narrator happens to mention or say "the greater good" and right after that you say "the greater good!"

[@johnthegoat712]

Goku saving earth from cell exploding Has left the chat

[@deshornanthony]

That goodbye my son made me cry

[@Johnnykamlon]

1. Kuma saving the Strawhat Pirates and eventually planned out everything for Luffy and the Strawhat crew to train for the New World. 2. Don Quixote Rosinante sacrifice for Law. 3. Kozuki Oden sacrifice for his family and friends.

[@erikajuarez9537]

Those are great moments too.

[@joshuamohlman]

All Might sacrificing his powers to defeat his archenemy only helped solidify the fact that he truly is the greatest hero of My Hero Academia

[@erikajuarez9537]

That's true.

[@johnsampy9807]

Goku Sacrifice Against Perfect Cell Should Be On The List

[@erikajuarez9537]

You've got a point.

[@432Knight]

One piece probably needs its own list of heroic moments

[@CarlosGonzalez-nm6rv]

What about Sailor Saturn's Sacrifice in Sailor Moon Crystal season 3

[@WYLTeam12]

Wow

[@NoMercyTVNetwork]

Goku giving cell a Senzu bean

[@Bluestar-bh3bf]

Edward Elric giving up his ability to create alchemy to restore his brothers body and soul should’ve been #1

[@danielferrieri7434]

Top Ten Anima Abridged Series 1. Dragon Ball Z 2. Sword Art Online 3. Hellsing Ultimate

[@frankmiranda707]

Vegeta’s Final Atonement will forever be Number 1 for me

[@devingiles6597]

Hey, WatchMojo. Can you please do a list of the Top 20 Cutest Girls in Anime? Here's a couple of examples of these adorable cinnamon rolls you guys should mention. Examples: Sumi Sakurasawa (Rent-A-Girlfriend) Kanna Kamui (Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid) Chibiusa (Sailor Moon series) The Platelets (Cells At Work!) Anya Forger (Spy x Family) Chiyo Mihama (Azumanga Daioh) Yoshino Himekawa (Date A Live) Filo (The Rising of the Shield Hero) Shiro (No Game No Life) Wendy Marvell (Fairy Tail)

[@DiTian9045]

Rengouku vs Akaza & All Might vs Nomu should have been on the list.

[@Megatron-101]

Can you do top 10 darkest moments in transformers please?

[@Phykx-ed_Up]

TFS Krillin: Vegeta noooooo Vegeta: VEGETA YEEEEEEEEES Ahh parodies😂

[@jackjaws004]

Piccolo sacrificing himself to save Gohan beats the Vegeta one any day. Even better, how about all of the Z fighters trying to aid Gohan against Cell when they know they have no chance.

[@HShango]

🤨...bruh it is all perspective

[@GregSmithIII]

Tatsumi really is the GOAT

[@sga1ac3]

why doesnt watchmojo use the bruce falconer soundtrack when displaying their DBZ clips?

[@dezaina9961]

Hell yeah

[@Sin_ofGreed_]

Adams sacrifice from record of ragnarok not being in here is kinda disappointing. But hey this is watchmojo.

[@Weeboslav]

Guts vs 100 men. Dude risked his own life so the tsundere could live

[@Yagoshi300]

11:48 = VEGEEETAAA.... ...YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BHG771]

Um, Yusuke's sacrifice vs. Sensui!???

[@jarvisholland7837]

Super hero

[@DXSwanton]

Good to see Fairy Tail on here for all the hate it gets

[@PiereLovesRed7316]

Idk why the Aot Series is still shown as "Attack On Titan 2013-" instead of "Attack On Titan 2013-2023"

[@BrandonKohout]

Issei confesses his love to Rias Gremory - High School DxD Hero

[@marcamusprime9513]

How is Kittan way down at 12?!

[@siquid3m]

damn they rly put armin below soma

[@topeogunmakinwa9347]

Brynhildr in the Darkness(2014) have a lot of Heroic Moments, mostly each of the members of The Astronomy Club.

[@DallasMerchant]

Why did you not put goku cell saga

[@redohealer2]

Did LeLouch truly die in that or was it some really elaborate ploy to make it seem that way?

[@danknhshinki73]

He did came back in the Re;surrection film.

[@dr.sivavignesh664]

He died. His body is kept inside the democles and sent to burn in the sun. Resurrection movie is an alternate timeline, a story continuation of the 3 movies and not the series. ( a few characters fates have been changed)

[@danknhshinki73]

So? I'm glad Shirley is alive.@@dr.sivavignesh664

[@dr.sivavignesh664]

@@danknhshinki73 that is why it's alternate timeline. The main series is still the better version. The death of Shirley is what sparks Lelouch s hatred towards geass. And that is why the geass order is wiped. It's also the reason for lelouch going to great lengths so that Rolo is killed as atonement.

[@earlmoore7003]

Vegeta's sacrifice may have been sad for everyone but i'm ngl, I really didn't find it all that impactful due to the fact that it was useless in the end. 😒🙄