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(#15) Netero Detonates The "Poor Man's Rose" In 'Hunter x Hunter (2011)'
In a deathly battle against Meruem, Netero activates Zero Hand in an attempt to finish Meruem off. But even this ability fails to defeat him, leaving Netero's strength and aura completely drained. Netero makes a heroic sacrifice by piercing his own heart in order to detonate the Poor Man's Rose implanted within himself. He finally reveals Meruem's name and manages to strike fear in him while warning him not to underestimate humans. As the bomb explodes, Meruem is severely injured. And the lethal poison from the bomb eventually kills Meruem, Shaiapouf, Menthuthuyoupi, and Komugi. Without Netero's brave sacrifice, The King would never have been defeated.
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(#17) Chiriko
- A Lonely Cow Weeps at Dawn
Chiriko is only 13 years old, but his sacrifice demonstrates a degree of courage that's notably absent in many of the show's adults.
When a Seiryuu warrior named Miboshi takes over Chiriko's body using a summoned beast, the two become physically linked. At first, Chiriko is forced to attack his allies, but he eventually breaks the cycle by attacking his own body, as his self-mutilation also harms Miboshi.
In the world of Fushigi Yuugi, healing magic exists, but Chiriko knows any aid he receives will also benefit Miboshi. Because of this, he refuses treatment, and dies along with the villain.
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(#9) Rem
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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(#8) Yuzuru Otonashi
- Angel Beats!
In the final moments of his life, Yuzuru Otonashi never stops to consider his own wellbeing. After he's gravely injured in a train accident, he uses the remainder of his strength to help as many of the other crash survivors as he can.
This noble act comes at the cost of his own convalescence, and before long, he's passed on into the afterlife setting of Angel Beats.
Otonashi's final act of selflessness isn't truly felt until after his death, as before he perishes, he signs a waver that allows doctors to harvest his organs. In Japan, it's extremely rare for people to agree to organ donation. Whether it was his parents choice or his own, overcoming cultural reluctance to save lives is a major act of heroism.
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(#13) Erwin Gives Up On His Dreams To Defeat The Beast Titan In 'Attack On Titan'
During the Uprising arc, it is revealed why Erwin Smith joined the Survey Corps in the first place. Feeling guilty for the death of his father, he yearned to get closer to the truth about the titans. His end goal was to get to Eren's basement and finally uncover the truth about their world. But in a battle against the Beast Titan that seemed destined to fail, he sacrifices his life-long dreams to give humanity a chance at winning. Although he died before finding out what was in the basement, he became the Survey Corp's most honorable and heroic commander.
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(#12) Armin Gets Burned To A Crisp To Distract The Colossal Titan In 'Attack On Titan'
Due to his quick-thinking and intelligence, Armin is able to come up with a plan to defeat the Colossal Titan during the Return to Shiganshina arc. But it came with a gruesome sacrifice. In order to weaken his body and allow Eren the chance to take him down, Armin attaches himself to the Colossal Titan's teeth while he emits heat from his body. During that time, Armin suffers a painful sacrifice as the searing heat scorches his body. No one would have the guts to do what Armin did, making him one of the bravest heroes on Attack on Titan.
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