Anime Characters Who Would Be the First To Die in a Horror Movie

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Horror films often use familiar character types to quickly show how dangerous the villain is. Anime is full of characters who seem destined to be early victims because of weaknesses in their personality – things like being overly confident or extremely fearful. You can usually spot these characters by watching how they react to stressful situations and whether they have strong survival skills.

Minoru Mineta

In ‘My Hero Academia,’ the character Mineta is portrayed as having a strong attraction to women, which would make him particularly vulnerable in a horror movie scenario. Because he’s physically weak and easily distracted, he’d be an easy target for a slasher villain. Horror movies often penalize characters who act on their desires instead of focusing on survival, and Mineta’s tendency to be voyeuristic would likely lead him to wander off alone and face a dangerous situation.

Yamcha

Fans of ‘Dragon Ball Z’ know Yamcha as the character often defeated to show just how strong a new villain is. He frequently underestimates his opponents, which gets him into trouble before the main fight even starts. In a horror movie, his death would immediately tell the audience that the monster is a real danger. You’d likely see him strike a heroic pose right before being unexpectedly attacked.

Aqua

The anime ‘KonoSuba’ features a goddess who, despite being incredibly powerful, is remarkably clumsy and unlucky. She easily gets flustered and her panicked screams would immediately give away their location. Her inability to stay quiet or composed makes her a hindrance when trying to sneak around, and she’d probably stumble and be caught very quickly – likely within the first ten minutes of any escape attempt.

Touta Matsuda

The detective in ‘Death Note’ is a good person at heart, but he’s often impulsive and makes careless errors. He tends to rush into situations without fully considering the risks, and constantly tries to prove himself, even if it means putting himself in danger. This makes him easily manipulated – the killer could easily lure him into traps. His trusting nature simply doesn’t fit the world of a thriller, where being cautious is essential for survival.

Sasha Braus

In ‘Attack on Titan,’ one soldier has a huge weakness for food, often letting her cravings distract her from common sense, especially when it comes to safety. Like characters in horror movies who fall victim to their desires, she’s easily lured away from the group by the promise of a snack. This often leads to trouble – Sasha is frequently caught with food in her mouth, oblivious to any danger around her.

Yukiteru Amano

The anime ‘Future Diary’ features a main character who initially struggles with fear and can’t make decisions easily. He depends on others to keep him safe and panics when facing danger. The series’ antagonist intentionally goes after the most vulnerable people first to scare the stronger ones. In a threatening situation, the protagonist, Yukiteru, would probably hide and scream instead of trying to defend himself or run away.

Sekke Bronzazza

The character in ‘Black Clover’ is a boastful magic knight who isn’t as strong as he thinks. He only knows one defensive spell and acts like he can’t be beaten, until someone finally shows him he’s wrong. This kind of overconfident character is often one of the first to die in horror movies, providing a satisfying moment for the audience when their defenses – and their pride – are quickly broken.

Misa Amane

Like the main character, Misa in ‘Death Note’ is easily led by her feelings and completely trusts the wrong individuals. This makes her susceptible to being manipulated, and she frequently overlooks warning signs. A villain would definitely take advantage of her trusting nature, luring her into a dangerous situation. She’d probably see the killer as a friend right up until it was too late to escape.

Meowth

The Pokémon Meowth is a scheming, talkative cat whose plans always fail. Just like in scary movies where the funny character often doesn’t survive, Meowth’s boasting and inability to stay quiet would likely get him into trouble. He’d probably be the first to get scared and become an easy target for monsters.

Raki

The anime ‘Claymore’ features a young boy who frequently gets into trouble and relies on the main character for rescue. He’s unskilled in combat and often runs towards danger, making him an easy target. The villain would either use him to attract stronger opponents or simply eliminate him as a nuisance. Raki only survives because powerful characters consistently shield him, a dynamic that wouldn’t typically happen in a traditional horror story.

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2025-11-24 07:15