There were many male protagonists in anime who started off very well but did not end well in the end. Here are some examples: 1 Naruto Uzumaki in Naruto: Although he was a genius in the Ninja Village at the beginning, he suffered betrayal and the fate of being lonely until the end. Monchi D. Luffy in One Piece: He started off as a pirate but gradually gained the support and trust of many people in his adventures. However, he was eventually killed by his best friend and did not have a good ending. 3. Ishida Yulong in " Death ": Although he was a powerful death god at the beginning, he was forced to commit suicide in the end and did not get a good ending. Inuyasha in Inuyasha: He started off as a powerful monster but after his master, the human lover, the Flower Goblin Kagura, died, he gradually became lonely and sad and did not have a good ending. These male protagonists had high status and honor at the beginning, but they did not have a good ending in the end. This may be related to their experience, character or fate.