Shakugan no Shana/Tear Jerker


 * Shakugan no Shana has one very early on; not even halfway through the first season, we are treated to the permanent disappearance of . And here, "permanent disappearance" is NOT a case of Never Say "Die". Damn.
 * It's made even worse because the entire sequence of Yuji trying so hard to help is set to happy, hopeful music, as though maybe, just maybe, she might have a chance, and every little sign of excitement or happiness from her is so heartbreaking, because it shows that  really is in there somewhere, but she's fading so fast...
 * The last two OVAs of Shakugan no Shana S are just heart wrenching.
 * 's death in the end of third season, and 's reaction to it.
 * 's death in the end of third season, and 's reaction to it.