Hmmm, interesting topic. Lets see here..... There are several characters in anime whom I grew to love and then were taken from me near the end of the series. If I had to choose only one, it would be between those who have died in Gundam, such as Treize Kushrenada in Gundam Wing, who was an epic character and the commander of one of the factions and was the man. He should have lived and just retired happily, but instead he was killed off. Others include Norris Packard who was in Gundam 08th Mobile Suit Team. He was an amazing pilot and didnt deserve to die, however he died in order to allow the love affair between the main character and the women. He also was fighting for his faction, but more thoughts went to preserving Ina's love. Lastly, Nicholas D Wolfwood, the man I named my account after. He was a complete bad ass in Trigun, was an awesome character who was Vash's right hand man. However, he died towards the end of the series. But, if I had to choose one who I wish had lived would be Wolfwood hands down.