7 Anime That Challenge Our Morals and Ethics

Unlike pure heroes or villains, these protagonists wrestle with ethical dilemmas, making choices that echo through their worlds.

1

Code Geass’s Lelouch

Prince turned revolutionary, Lelouch wields supernatural power to topple an empire—yet his tactics often mirror the oppression he fights.

2

Monster’s Dr. Tenma

A gifted surgeon who saves a boy who becomes a killer, Tenma’s guilt and pursuit of justice test his moral code at every turn.

3

Psycho‑Pass’s Akane & Kogami

In a dystopia of quantified souls, Akane Tsunemori and Enforcer Kogami balance duty and conscience amid systemic injustice.

4

Shinsekai Yori’s Saki

Blessed with psychic power, Saki must choose between preserving society’s peace and confronting its dark underpinnings.

5

Death Parade’s Arbiter

As judge of the afterlife, the arbiter’s games reveal hidden truths—and force him to question the fairness of his own verdicts.

6

Fate/Zero’s Masters

Summoning legendary spirits for the Grail war, each master balances ambition and sacrifice, often at horrific costs.

7

Ergo Proxy’s Re-L Mayer

Detective and demi‑human, Re‑L uncovers secrets that destroy her worldview—forcing her to redefine humanity itself.