For the most part, the animated world doesn’t get too heavy. Unless you’ve called up some Ghiblian tragedy on your streaming service of choice, you can rest relatively assured of a soothing few hours ...

The general notion is that Superman is one of the most optimistic DC superheroes. And while it's true that Superman retains hope even in situations when other superheroes become much more pessimistic, ...

Naruto has given fans many sad moments to reminisce about and also cry about the fragility of life, loneliness, and the grief of losing a loved one. Almost every character in the series goes through ...

These are “the 20 science fiction moments that will make absolutely anyone cry,” as selected by io9. All of them are true tear jerkers, but the best is probably the ending of a cartoon, the Futurama ...

"The Death of Jean DeWolff" is a four-part story arc written by Peter David and penciled by Rich Buckler. Jean DeWolff was a supporting character, a police detective that when we first meet her is not ...

There’s a scene in the ‘90s Nickelodeon cartoon Rugrats where Stu wakes up in the middle of the night to make chocolate pudding. “It’s four o’clock in the morning,” his wife exclaims. “Why on Earth ...

Many of the modern cartoons that have connected with audiences are melancholic and beautifully tragic, focusing on characters’ deepest issues and turning away from traditional narrative storytelling ...

"Friends" viewers have weighed in on the saddest scenes from the comedy series, and this Monica and Chandler moment in particular stands out.

FromSoftware games are renowned for tragic, sad narratives that evoke intense emotions in players. Many memorable characters in FromSoftware games face bitter fates, emphasizing the theme of tragic ...

Fridous used to be a film critic at whatkeptmeup. She had never imagined she would become an anime fan, and the first series that got her into anime was Demon Slayer. What started as a casual ...