One of the most famousanimesisNaruto, a popular long-running battle shonen in the world of ninjas.
While its fights and worldbuilding areNaruto’s strong points, the series is also known for its emotional moments.
Tears of joy will not count for this list since that wouldn’t be sad but overjoyed.
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Episode 80, “The Third Hokage, Forever…” features his funeral and introduction to Itachi.
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Overall, it wasa tragic episode that was beautifully executed.
Grief is never easy, and watching someone go through it is just as sad.
But that sadness isn’t lessened just because a fictional character goes through it, as this episode proves.
Before this episode, every fan hated Gaara, but it quickly changed everyone’s opinion.
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This first arc set high standards but continued to deliver every episode.
After Haku’s death, an enraged Zabuza does a death charge to kill his employer who betrayed him.
Afteranepic anime battle, Zabuza tearfully dies next to Haku.
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Most of the episodes on this list revolve around the main characters, including Naruto and Gaara.
Still, this one focuses on two villains who would only appear again at the end of the series.
Asuma’s death was shocking and definitely sad, but it didn’t send waves down the Naruto community.
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However, Shikamaru dealing with his death is what made this moment soimpactful and heartbreaking.
The entire episode was a ride of emotions as fans went through the stages of grief with Shikamaru.
But he left a secret code, revealing Pain’s identity.
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It was a heartwrenching moment that is a staple in the franchise, establishing itself asa perfectNarutoepisode.
After the war is over, a handful of goodbyes take place, formerly ending the arc.
Watching Naruto say goodbye to his father was difficult; it was a moment no fan would soon forget.
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