I feel like I've run into this trope a lot but can't, for the love of God, think of any examples that you haven't mentioned. An example I can think of (even though it's kiddie-oriented, sadly, I'M 21 AND I'M NOT ALLOWED TO PLAY VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES SOB) are Kamen Rider Kiva. A plotline of Kamen Rider Kiva (POSSIBLE SPOILERS) deals with this evil quartet called the Checkmate Four. Throw in the fact that the main character may or may not have some close ties to the members and develops a romantic relationship with a girl recently awakened as one of the members and has to deal with whether they should live their lives the way they want or follow what their ancestors did. One of the taglines of the show is, "Break the chains of fate!"
oh gooood homestuck and all its time-traveling shenanigans
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An example I can think of (even though it's kiddie-oriented, sadly, I'M 21 AND I'M NOT ALLOWED TO PLAY VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES SOB) are Kamen Rider Kiva. A plotline of Kamen Rider Kiva (POSSIBLE SPOILERS) deals with this evil quartet called the Checkmate Four. Throw in the fact that the main character may or may not have some close ties to the members and develops a romantic relationship with a girl recently awakened as one of the members and has to deal with whether they should live their lives the way they want or follow what their ancestors did. One of the taglines of the show is, "Break the chains of fate!"
oh gooood homestuck and all its time-traveling shenanigans