During the seemingly endless war between humanity and demons, a number of Demon Slayer's heroes lose their lives, often in unexpected, gruesome ways. These deaths may be some of anime's most difficult to watch, but ironically, the saddest death in Demon Slayer, in my opinion, belongs to a villain instead.

The Upper Rank Three, Akaza, is Demon Slayer's most complicated villain, with a backstory almost too depressing to stomach, and his final moments sadly offered him no redemption. Because of Akaza's miserable life, as well as the way he died, he is the most tragic villain in the entire series, with the saddest death.

The Upper Rank Three, Akaza’s, Death is Demon Slayer’s Most Heartbreaking Unable To Live With Painful Memories of His Past, Akaza Ended His Own Life

Akaza was one of the longest surviving demons, making it all the way to the Infinity Castle...