Madaraโs Trauma and Self-Destructive Behavior: Why Does He Avoid Happiness?
Madara might look perfect on the outside, but inside, heโs trapped by deep wounds. And thatโs exactly why heโs so unhappy.
Today, I want to dive into the reasons behind his unhappiness and what could potentially save him.
1. An Unrecognized Hero, Madara
Madara's misery started when he was just a kid. He threw everything on the line to save his friend, Kanata. Imagine this: a small boy drenched to the skin, covered in cuts and bruises, trying to fight off adults to save his friend. But what did Kanata say to him after all that effort?
He told Madara, โYou didnโt save me for my sake, you did it for your own satisfaction.โ
Can you imagine how painful that mustโve been?
Madaraโs actions were genuine. He risked his life to save his friend, but his pure intentions were completely dismissed. If he was really just looking for self-satisfaction, why would he go through all that pain and suffering? Why would he put himself in such danger? You don't do that just to feel good about yourself. Thatโs not "satisfaction"โthatโs a conviction to save a friend.
Madara was driven by a true sense of heroism, doing whatever it took to save a life. Itโs clear to anyone that his intentions were genuine.
But Kanataโs words hurt him deeply.
Since then, Madara started doubting his beliefs and his sincerity.
2. Kanataโs Gaslighting: Shattering Madaraโs Self-Esteem
Why did Kanata's words affect Madara so much? Because it was pure gaslighting. Gaslighting is when someone twists your thoughts and emotions, making you question yourself. Kanata didnโt just say, โYou saved meโโhe twisted it, making it seem like Madara was selfish.
This kind of gaslighting broke Madaraโs self-confidence. He began questioning his motives: โDid I really save him for him? Or was it for me?โ And from that moment on, he started second-guessing everything he did, wondering if his actions were ever really pure.
Even when Madara helps others with pure intentions, he canโt help but feel guilty. He starts confessing to people, saying heโs doing it for his own benefit, not because he wants to.
But come on, everyone expects a little something in return for their kindness. Itโs human nature! Of course, youโd feel hurt if a friend didnโt even say โthanksโ after youโve helped them. But despite this normal human reaction, Madara constantly beats himself up, apologizing and explaining himself, trying to ease the guilt that shouldnโt even exist.
Kanata has been planting these seeds of doubt in Madara ever since they were kids. Heโd say things like, โYouโre not doing this for me, youโre doing it for yourself,โ until Madara couldnโt even trust his own good intentions. Thanks to Kanataโs continuous gaslighting, Madara lost his confidence and belief in his own goodness.
3. Madaraโs Heroism Was Always Genuine
So, why do I think Madaraโs actions were always genuine? Well, one thingโs clear: Madara risked everything to save Kanata. He jumped in, knowing full well how dangerous it would be. His family didnโt even want him to get involved with someone like Kanata, but he still did it.
There was no one there to give Madara any kind of recognition or praise for saving his friend. There was no crowd to clap for him, no one to pat him on the back. If all he wanted was some feel-good moment, he wouldnโt have acted so desperately.
Madaraโs family had a rigid structure, and yet he would sneak out at night to plant the flowers Kanata wanted to see. He went out of his way to help, hiding materials on his body just to get them past security. He was always going the extra mile for Kanata.
Madaraโs heroism was pure. When his friend was in danger, he didnโt hesitate to jump in. At that moment, saving Kanata was all that mattered. Kanataโs comment about Madara acting out of selfishness only distorts what was clearly a selfless act.
And even now, after all the pain heโs been through, Madara keeps helping others. He takes on the hardest, most thankless jobs, sacrificing his own well-being to help those around him. You canโt do that if youโre not driven by real conviction. Thereโs no way someone whoโs just looking for some superficial satisfaction would keep doing what Madara does.
Even his nickname, โMama,โ comes from him taking on the role no one else wanted. He said it himself:
"When we were kids, the boys didnโt want to play โMama,โ so I stepped up and took on the role. Thatโs why they call me Mama."
4. Perfect on the Outside, But Still Deeply Wounded Inside
Madara is practically perfect. He can play the piano, the violin, heโs great at billiards, he can cookโthereโs literally nothing he canโt do. He has it all: looks, talent, charisma. So why is he still so miserable?
Because heโs still trapped by his internal wounds. He does everything for others, but he canโt bring himself to believe heโs worthy of happiness.
He keeps thinking, โIโm not worth anything,โ and โI donโt deserve happiness.โ
When Madara was younger, he wanted to go see cherry blossoms with his family. For him, that represented an ideal, loving family. He longed for that kind of warmth and closeness. And in a way, the character Kohaku, with his pink hair like cherry blossoms, became a symbol of that dream.
At first, Madara didnโt want anything to do with Kohaku, but over time, he found peace in being with him. Kohaku probably felt the same way. But then, in true Madara fashion, he chose to walk away from that peace by pushing for Double Face to break up.
Itโs just another example of how Madaraโs self-destructive tendencies lead him to distance himself from happiness. And it all comes back to the fact that he canโt love himself. The root of it all is Kanataโs gaslighting, which has caused Madara to constantly question his worth. No matter how perfect he seems on the outside, internally, heโs still full of doubt and pain.
Even as a solo artist, heโs taken on socially important, but secretive or unwanted, roles. Heโs doing the work no one else wants to do, and yet, no one praises or even acknowledges him for it. The lack of recognition eats away at his self-esteem, making him feel more and more worthless.
5. Madaraโs Only Salvation: Anzu
Madara carries all this pain, and the only person who can save him now is Anzu. Recently, Madara has found a little bit of peace working alongside her. Even though heโs an idol, heโll serve tea to guests or clean the office just to help her out. At first glance, it might seem like heโs sacrificing himself again, but I see it as him finding solace in being close to her. I think heโs slowly starting to heal through his relationship with Anzu.
If Anzu could tell Madara one day, โIt wasnโt your fault,โ or, โKanataโs words were wrong, and I donโt agree with him,โ then I think Madara could finally find the closure he needs. Kanataโs wounds run deep, so Madara needs someone who truly understands him to help him heal. And that person is Anzu.
Madara needs to learn how to love himself again. If Anzu could tell him, โYou are worthy of love,โ and help him heal his wounds, he would finally stop doubting himself and be able to find true happiness.
6. Why Madara Left Ryuseitai
Madara used to be the Purple Ranger of Ryuseitai. So why did he leave?
Madara is someone who truly wants to act on his idea of justice. But the hero image of Ryuseitai probably felt a little off to him.
Madara believes that a hero isnโt just a title or an imageโitโs about taking action to protect and help others.
Thatโs why Ryuseitaiโs hero concept might not have been a perfect fit for him. Ryuseitai is a cool, hero-themed group, and each member brings their own flavor to the hero image. But Madara likely felt that they were heading in a different direction from what he believed true justice should be.
For him, it wasnโt about wearing a cool hero costume or being seen as a hero by others. He wanted to do the difficult, thankless work that no one else was willing to take on. So, Madara left behind the glamorous โheroโ image and chose to follow his own path of justice. His move to solo work was just another reflection of his commitment to his beliefs.
7. The Irony of Kanata Staying in Ryuseitai
The irony is that Kanata stayed in Ryuseitai. Outwardly, heโs maintaining the hero concept, but he hasnโt shown the same self-sacrificial actions that Madara has.
Madara, on the other hand, is willing to secretly deal with bad guys, or take on the risk of losing his idol career just to protect a small kid who nobody else cares about. Itโs these hidden, difficult tasks that make Madara a true heroโnot the flashy image of a hero, but someone who does the dirty work behind the scenes. Yet, despite his sacrifices, Kanata still misunderstands and criticizes him.
Kanata canโt even acknowledge Madaraโs dedication. Maybe itโs because Kanata was treated like a god by his family, so he just assumed it was natural for Madara to do all these things for him. Whatever the reason, itโs incredibly frustrating to see Kanata continue to belittle Madara while Madara keeps suffering for the sake of others.
No wonder Madaraโs little sister dislikes Kanata. Seeing Madara constantly put himself through hell, taking on all the pain and never protecting his own well-being, would frustrate anyone. His sister just wants Madara to stand up for himself, but he keeps hurting himself for the sake of others.
Even now, as Madara tries to live a righteous life, Kanata continues to look down on him, gaslighting him and twisting his good intentions. Itโs hard to like Kanata when you look at how much damage heโs done to Madara.












