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25 Darkest Anime That Only Get Darker

From Attack on Titan to Future Diary and Berserk, some of the most fascinating anime embrace drag viewers deeper into darkness with every episode.

Yamato of anime One Piece, Najimi Osana from anime Komi Can't Communicate, and Yawara Chatora/Tiger from anime My Hero Academia.
15 Anime With Great Trans Representation

Trans representation is important in all media, and anime like Hunter x Hunter and Lovely Complex do it great.

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The 25 Most Disturbing Psychological Anime

Psychological horror anime cause viewers to question right and wrong, which can create way more distress than shocking violence or jump scares.

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15 Best Anime Based On Real History

Whether it's historical fantasy or true-to-life events, historical anime like Vinland Saga prove the medium's fantastic storytelling qualities.

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10 Old Anime That Were Way Ahead Of Their Time

Older anime like Perfect Blue, Serial Experiment Lain, and Tomorrow's Joe are shining examples of stories ahead of their time.

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10 Anime To Watch If You Like Oshi No Ko

Oshi no Ko fans should watch titles like Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song and Perfect Blue if they're itching for more dark commentary on stardom.

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10 Anime From The 2000s Even Darker Than You Remember

From the unsettling Higurashi: When They Cry to the isolating Welcome to the NHK, some 2000s anime is darker than many fans will remember.

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10 Anime That Pushed The Boundaries Of Animation

Anime such as Space Dandy, Mononoke, and Land of the Lustrous have genuinely pushed the boundaries of what is possible with animation.

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10 Best '00s Anime That Get Even Better With Age
10 Best '00s Anime That Get Even Better With Age

The 2000s have created some of the most incredible works in anime history.

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10 Greatest Police Anime

From Death Note to Detective Conan police-centric shows are some of the most exciting and popular series in anime.

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Most Aesthetic Anime
Most Aesthetic Anime

While a higher production budget can result in style over substance, these visually spectacular anime movies are destined to delight all audiences.

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Satoshi Kon's Tokyo Godfathers Is the Perfect Unconventional Christmas Film

Tokyo Godfathers is a somewhat dark Christmas movie, but the anime film touches upon the holiday's themes in a way that's utterly inspiring.

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10 Best Anime Movies To Watch During The Holidays

The winter holidays are a great time to watch anime movies with friends, family, or by one's lonesome, and these films carry the most seasonal cheer.

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Perfect Blue Is More Relevant Than Ever in the Age of Social Media

Despite being over two decades old, Perfect Blue is a film that remains strikingly relevant in the modern era.

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10 Scariest Slice-Of-Life Anime, Ranked

Horror and slice-of-life elements may seem like complete opposites, but some of the most riveting horror scenarios arise from mundanity.

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10 Best Horror Anime That'll Give You Nightmares For Days
10 Best Horror Anime That'll Give You Nightmares For Days

From horrific monsters and ghosts to disturbing dystopias, these horror anime are way scarier than any live-action film.

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Paranoia Agent Is a Disturbingly Prescient Look at Media Hysteria

Satoshi Kon's Paranoia Agent showcased how a simple idea can mutate into something far darker, predicting how social media does the same thing.

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10 Anime With The Most Ambitious Animation, Ranked

Ambitious animation can elevate even the simplest anime into something astounding and memorable.

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10 Popular Anime Movies You Shouldn't Let Your Kids Watch

Though anime is popular among young audiences, there are a few programs kids should stay away from.

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10 2000s Anime Every Anime Fan Should Watch At Least Once

From definitive shonen to cult classics, the 2000s were full of must-watch anime.

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