Anime Characters Who’ve Cheated Death Way Too Many Times

Anime serves as a medium where the grim reaper often struggles to claim the souls of the most popular heroes and villains. Writers frequently invent supernatural abilities or convenient plot devices to keep fan-favorite characters in the story regardless of the damage they sustain. These figures treat mortality as a revolving door rather than a final destination for their existence. Their repeated returns from the grave often redefine the stakes of their respective universes and leave audiences wondering if they can ever truly die.

Subaru Natsuki

The protagonist of ‘Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World’ possesses a unique ability known as Return by Death. He involuntarily rewinds time to a specific save point whenever he faces a fatal injury or execution. This loop forces him to experience gruesome demises repeatedly while attempting to navigate complex political conspiracies. The psychological toll accumulates as he remembers the physical pain of every death despite the timeline resetting for everyone else.

Goku

This Saiyan warrior from the ‘Dragon Ball’ franchise treats death as a temporary inconvenience rather than a permanent end. He has utilized the magic of the Dragon Balls to return to the living world on multiple occasions after sacrificing himself. His friends and family often expect his resurrection as a standard operational procedure during galactic crises. Even gods and angels have intervened to restore his life force during pivotal battles to ensure he can continue fighting.

Orochimaru

The Snake Sannin from ‘Naruto’ devoted his entire life to unlocking the secrets of immortality through unethical experimentation. He utilizes forbidden jutsu to transfer his consciousness into different host bodies to extend his lifespan indefinitely. Even when sealed away or physically destroyed he often emerges from small fragments of his chakra hidden in cursed marks on his subordinates. His survival instincts allow him to slither away from situations that kill far stronger shinobi.

Reiner Braun

‘Attack on Titan’ features a character who survives lethal injuries through sheer resilience and the regenerative powers of the Armored Titan. Reiner managed to survive having his head blown off by transferring his consciousness to his spinal cord just in time. He walked away from multiple thunder spear explosions and savage beatings from enemy Titans that should have decimated him. The narrative often places him in hopeless situations where he miraculously clings to life against his own wishes.

Ban

The Fox Sin of Greed from ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ gained true immortality after drinking from the Fountain of Youth in the Fairy King’s Forest. He regenerates instantly from physical annihilation and feels no lasting effects from lethal wounds or dismemberment. Enemies can reduce him to a pool of blood but he will reform completely within moments to continue the assault. This ability allowed him to survive purgatory conditions that would erode the body and soul of any other being.

Joseph Joestar

This hero from ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ survived multiple plane crashes that should have been fatal to any normal human. He escaped an erupting volcano while riding a rock after defeating the ultimate life form Kars. The vampire Dio drained his blood completely yet Joseph managed to recover after a transfusion and heart restart. His incredible luck serves as his greatest superpower throughout the decades of his chaotic life.

Phoenix Ikki

The Bronze Saint from ‘Saint Seiya’ wears armor that represents the mythological bird of resurrection. He returns from the dead stronger than before whenever an opponent manages to defeat him in combat. His cloth is the only one in the series capable of repairing itself completely after total destruction. Ikki embodies the concept of immortality by rising from his own ashes time and time again to protect the goddess Athena.

Frieza

This galactic tyrant from ‘Dragon Ball’ refuses to stay dead regardless of how many times Saiyans destroy him. He survived being cut in half and caught in a planetary explosion before returning as a cyborg. His loyal minions resurrected him years later using the Dragon Balls to facilitate his revenge against Earth. Even after future Trunks sliced him into pieces he eventually found his way back to the world of the living to participate in the Tournament of Power.

Brook

The musician of the Straw Hat Pirates in ‘One Piece’ ate the Revive-Revive Fruit to gain a second life after his initial demise. He existed as a drifting soul for decades before finding his skeletal remains and reanimating. His lack of internal organs allows him to survive injuries that would kill a normal human instantly. He can even reattach severed limbs as long as his bones remain relatively intact and he drinks some milk.

Hisoka Morow

The magician from ‘Hunter x Hunter’ utilized his Nen abilities to orchestrate his own resurrection after a fatal duel. He programmed his aura to massage his heart and lungs after dying in a deathmatch against Chrollo Lucilfer. This contingency plan successfully brought him back to life immediately after his corpse was prepared for disposal. His deceptive nature extends beyond combat into the very concept of mortality itself.

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