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Saddest moments in a cartoon?
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The music really makes this scene.
My condolences.
How was this not on page 1? That shit was real on every level. I still can't watch that episode without tearing up.
Mission Accomplished!
I think what is amazing about Grave of the Fireflies is you know its gonna be brutal from the very first seen. There is no twist that comes out of nowhere or sudden shocking climax. Its up front that its gonna kick you right in the heart.
Since I just wrote about this in another thread: Superman's heartbreaking farewell to his son in "For The Man Who Has Everything" (Justice League).
Seductivpancakes
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This thread has ruined my emotions.
One of us! One of us!
(to be fair, Ace the Bat-Hound long predates Ace the little girl)
Indeed! It was a combination of catching me off guard coupled with the fact that the episode hit a little close to home.
The episode reminded me of a relationship I had when I was in my 20's that was completely destructive.
I ended up in a very deep depression after we broke up, and it took me about a year to come out of it.
That scene brought back all those feelings instantly.
The Hermit
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whiteninja
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The episode, Growing Pains from TNBA. This one always stuck out to me.
http://rs5.pbsrc.com/albums/y163/NeoKairi/48.png?w=480&h=480&fit=clip
"Murder"
It was really sad to see Annie forcefully reunite with Clayface, especially after she bonded so much with Robin.Poor Tim.
I have to skip this one every time I do a run of TAS.
JessicaDay
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Goku's sacrifice during the Cell Games.
I've cried like a little girl.. I already feel like tearing up thinking about this moment...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n3l2tTz09A
I've cried like a little girl.. I already feel like tearing up thinking about this moment...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n3l2tTz09A
That's why it's so effective. In DCAU continuity he named his dog for the little girl. It's a sadness enhancing retcon.
Admiral Woofington
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Business
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The last episode of David the Gnome, which taught kids about death.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnuD1Opu9oI
David and his wife turn into trees, a symbol of them dying of old age.
That was brutal for any of us that were there. Absolute winner by a mile.
TwEE-N-Toast
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I cry evertim
I'm pretty sure that nothing will ever compare to or replace Grave of The Fireflies in the minds of many (self included). The film is heartbreaking enough but knowing that it's based off of the author's firsthand experience makes it even more tragic.
...but if there's anything that can potentially rival it, my vote goes to When the Wind Blows, the follow up to raymond Briggs' The Snowman (awesomely already mentioned in this thread). It offers up similar themes as GotF, but manages to make them more bleak even if it's fictional. Fans of 80's music take note: Roger Waters dominates the soundtrack that also features Genesis and a title song by David Bowie.
I also haven't seen anyone mention The Plague Dogs. The novel is a bit different (and significantly more grim). I won't ruin it for those that haven't seen it, but it can be extremely tough to watch and sad for folks who are fond of four pawed creatures. Definitely one of the most haunting animated features I've seen.
Good post. Plague Dogs wrecked me, even more than Grave of the Fireflies, although probably because I saw one coming and the other I did not. When the Wind Blows was also very sad at the end.
Magicians do not exist : (
Along with these excellent recommendations I'll add:
The Dog of Flanders
Waltz with Bashir (not overly sad, but the ending wrecked me)
Ringing Bell
plentyofmilhouse
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Glad to see Luck of the Fryrish getting so many mentions, easily my favourite episode of Futurama.
Any Rugrats stuff that dealt with Chuckie's mother is way up there for me too.
Since we're doing anime, a recent one, Your Lie in April, really got me bigtime at several moments,
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Any Rugrats stuff that dealt with Chuckie's mother is way up there for me too.
Since we're doing anime, a recent one, Your Lie in April, really got me bigtime at several moments,
once you realise what's going to happen and that there's nothing that can stop it happening and all you want more than anything is for what's going to happen to be prevented somehow. The entire second half of that show is so beautifully tragic it makes me sad just reminiscing about it
eso76
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There's an old Tom & Jerry episode where it's implied that Tom is getting beheaded off screen, executed by guillotine.
I was wrecked, shocked. I couldn't believe they did this to Tom. I mean, it's a pretty shitty thing to do, wtf were they thinking ?
I still want to punch whoever wrote the episode in the face. Repeatedly.
I was wrecked, shocked. I couldn't believe they did this to Tom. I mean, it's a pretty shitty thing to do, wtf were they thinking ?
I still want to punch whoever wrote the episode in the face. Repeatedly.
TheGreatDirector
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How about the episode Blue Cat Blues where Tom and Jerry both kill themselves after losing the loves of their lives to other men?
Now that's depressing.
Sorry everyone, Grave of the Fireflies exists and trumps your paltry children's movies and shows.
Even worse is when you realize the author of the original story based it on his actual life and what happened to his sister.
That didn't make me sad, it just made me pissed off at the brother for being a self-centered prick.
It's his fault that his sister died and he failed in being an older brother.
Same from a writer point of view, the furnace scene is pointless and adds nothing to the movie other than being a cheap moment to incite a reaction from the audience.
When ash decides to leave Pikachu behind.
Funfact this was the first episode that aired when the animé returned back on air in Japan after the Porygon seizure incident, which was ironically caused by Pikachu.
unknownhero
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the batman beyond episode meltdown is what i think of...
Mr. Freeze
hey_monkey
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I also have to say I have a hard time with all the Simon/Marcy backstory in Adventure Time because it's really fucking terrible and sad in a place where, while there's often emotional moments, you don't usually get that. My kids love that show and watch it all the time and I'm over on the sofa secretly wiping tears.
Pretty much every death in this series wrecked me as a child .
This series was pretty much Game of thrones For kids .
This series was pretty much Game of thrones For kids .
Crow Pudding
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I think Adventure Time has a lot of sad moments, typically with Simon and Marceline, but this song of Lemonhope touch my fibre every time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8htQ2QBnM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8htQ2QBnM
the_log_ride
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There are so many good posts in here, each one reminding me of the exact feelings I went through watching.
Honestly, though, I've tried several times to watch Grave, but have not ever been able to make it past the half way mark. I know it's gonna wreck me, especially after reading everyone's posts in these threads. I don't think I'll ever be able to.
March of the Crabs
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Tie between the last few episodes of all 3 seasons of Bojack Horseman and Grave of the Firelies. Might actually give the edge to Bojack because some of that shit hits close to home.
Clannad: After Story was one of the most emotionally draining thing I've ever watched. I went through the second half in essentially one sitting, so when I got to the latter parts with Tomoya and his daughter, I legitimately lost it.
The abrupt ending of 5 Centimeters Per Second also deserves a mention.
The abrupt ending of 5 Centimeters Per Second also deserves a mention.
It's how the film should have ended... especially if they wanted to really scar little kids for life.
Fuck. I remember watching this in theatres with my nephew thinking "they can't be doing this...they can't be fucking serious??!??!!"
Actually, forget Grave of the Fireflies. This is the saddest moment.
This hurts so much as a Gohan fan.
For me, Steins;Gate:
Mayuri constantly dieing and Okabe not being able to do anything but to see his best friend die over and over.
MetalGearZed
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This post made me laugh. yeah its pretty crazy how that happened
Came here to post this.
SilentRacoon
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Sorry everyone, Grave of the Fireflies exists and trumps your paltry children's movies and shows.
Even worse is when you realize the author of the original story based it on his actual life and what happened to his sister.
I have endured this movie 3 times, alone and with company, It ended up with tears every single time.
Actually, forget Grave of the Fireflies. This is the saddest moment.
lmao
Darklor01
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The opening of Up was surprisingly mature and touching.
This. Jumped up and hit me with the feels like a ninja. Still near cry every time.
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