Saturday, January 29, 2022

10 Anime Characters Who Managed To Change Their Fate | CBR

The concept of destiny and fate are common tropes within media and anime is no exception. Some characters' adventures begin in order to fulfill their predestined fate, while others will do everything they can to prevent it.

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From fated apocalypses to foretold personal futures, it's common for anime characters to fight against fate, perhaps to ensure the safety of the planet or prove others wrong about who they believe a character will grow to be. Many anime characters have fought and managed to change their fate.

10 Naruto Proves Fate Has No Hold Over Him (Naruto)

Prophecies and the concept of fate have been seen in the Naruto universe. The Leaf Village believed that Naruto was destined to be a loser or destroy the village because he was the Jinchuriki. However, fate is no match for Naruto.

Determined to become Hokage and prove everyone wrong, Naruto continuously fought against fate. He even proved that fate couldn't determine a person's actions or who they will be by defeating Neji in the Chunin exams.

9 Ahiru Fights Against Her Fate In Drosselmeyer's Hands (Princess Tutu)

Living in a story-book world set in motion by Drosselmeyer, Ahiru is a duck who can turn into Princess Tutu in order to retrieve the heart of the prince. Ahiru is initially grateful and content with her role until she learns that Drosselmeyer is a fan of tragic stories and that this story won't end with her friends being happy.

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With the help of Fakir, Ahiru is able to change Drosselmeyer's tale into a happier one. It might not have been the ending either of them had imagined but Ahiru was happy to be able to alter their fates for the better.

8 Simon Changes The Fate Of Humanity (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann features a future where humans are forced to live in subterranean villages and at the mercy of the Spiral King and his Beastmen, it may not come as a surprise to learn that Simon and his friends are fighting against their fate.

In order to not only obtain a future on the surface but also a future where they can all live happily, Simon and his comrades use a Core Drill to activate the mecha's called Gunmen and battle against their oppressors. The battle wasn't easy and came with heavy sacrifices, but Simon is able to change his fate and the fate of all humans for the better.

7 Natsu & Lucy Change The Fate of Fiore (Fairy Tail)

When friends from the future show up with dismal news of what's to come in Fairy Tail, Natsu and Lucy are determined to change their fate. The concept of fate is brought up by Future Rogue, who's convinced that Lucy is destined to close the Eclipse Gate and instill the dragon apocalypse.

Future Rogue even attempts to kill Lucy to prevent her from fulfilling that prophecy. However, Lucy is able to survive and Natsu is determined to not only defeat Future Rogue but burn this fate to ashes. Thankfully, they're able to defeat Rogue and his dragons and avoid the horrifying future Lucy was meant to endure.

6 Mitsuha & Taki Change The Fate Of Itomori (Your Name)

If swapping bodies wasn't enough for Taki and Mitsuha in Your Name, they also discover that Mitsuha and her town are destined to die from a comet. Taki, having realized that he is from a future where Mitsuha died three years ago, will do everything he can to save Itomori.

Thankfully, the pair manage to switch bodies once more and make a plan to avoid the tragic future Taki is from. Despite various difficulties in trying to get everyone to safety, Mitsuha and her friends are able to avoid the worst possible outcome.

5 Meliodas & Elizabeth Fight To Change Their Tragic Fate (The Seven Deadly Sins)

With a Romeo and Juliet-like romance, Elizabeth and Meliodas' tale ends in a similar tragedy. Meliodas is cursed to live forever and forced to find Elizabeth before losing her all over again. Elizabeth, meanwhile, is cursed to reincarnate without memories of her lover and die three days after recovering them.

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After suffering so much tragedy, it's unsurprising to learn that these two will do whatever they can to change each other's fate. Thankfully, with the help of the Seven Deadly Sins, Meliodas and Elizabeth were able to break their curses and obtain a happy ending.

4 Kyo Is Able To Change The Cat's Cruel Fate (Fruits Basket)

As the misfit of the zodiac in Fruits Basket, all the Cat zodiac members are treated as monsters and are even forced into confinement on the Sohma property. Wanting to defy the fate waiting before him as the Cat, Kyo makes a deal with Akito to avoid confinement in the Cat's Room. Kyo soon meets Tohru while trying to change his fate, who helps him learn to appreciate life. By falling in love, tasting the freedom of a normal life, and the overall weakening of the Zodiac Curse, Kyo manages to forge his own path.

3 Katarina Avoids The Death Flags (My Next Life As A Villainess)

As the original antagonist of the fictional otome game Fortune Lover in My Next Life as a Villainess, Katarina Claes is destined to bully the heroine and have a bad ending. When Katarina regains the memories of her past life along with her original personality, she'll do anything to avoid the bad ending awaiting her.

Thankfully, Katarina's silly schemes to ensure her safety not only allow her to avoid her death flags but also create a future that wasn't possible in the original scenario. Katarina was able to avoid her destined tragic end and face a new future with her friends by her side.

2 Asta Proves He Can Become A Magic Knight (Black Clover)

Born without any magic in Black Clover, Asta is destined to amount to absolutely nothing in a world where magic power is everything. However, despite the jeers of the people in the village or the Magic Knights, Asta will not accept this fate.

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Through hard work and determination, the boy without any magic was not only able to obtain a grimoire but also join a Magic Knight squad himself.  Asta's dream of becoming the Wizard King might not be too far out of reach after all.

1 Satoru Changes The Fate Of His Friends (Erased)

Having already experienced a future where his childhood friends were kidnapped and killed in Erased, it may still come as a surprise to fans when Satoru finds himself back in the past determined to change their fates.

Despite the various challenges presented to him, including his young age and status as a time traveler, Satoru is able to prevent their deaths. Fortunately, he manages to stop the kidnapper and save his friends from their doomed future.

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