Anime betrayals fans still haven't forgiven

Nillohit Bagchi

Jul 20, 2026

Reiner and Bertholdt (Attack on Titan)

After fighting alongside Eren for years, the duo casually admitted they were the Armored and Colossal Titans, changing the series forever.

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Char Aznable (Mobile Suit Gundam)

One of anime's earliest iconic betrayals. Char befriends Garma only to orchestrate his death as part of his long-planned revenge.

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Makima (Chainsaw Man)

Makima gained Denji's complete trust only to use him as a pawn from the very beginning. Once the truth came out, fans were left heartbroken and furious.

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Griffith (Berserk)

To achieve his dream, Griffith offered up everyone who stood by him. The Eclipse remains one of the most horrifying betrayals in manga and anime history.

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Black Zetsu (Naruto)

Just when Madara seemed unstoppable, Black Zetsu revealed he'd been manipulating him for years to revive Kaguya. One of the biggest betrayals in shonen history.

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Mahito (Jujutsu Kaisen)

Junpei trusted Mahito, only to become another victim of his cruelty. Fans still haven't forgiven what happened next.

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