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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.

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20 Best Murder Mystery Anime, Ranked

Perfect for suspense fans and thrill seekers, the best mystery anime deliver shocking twist guaranteed to keep the viewers on the edge of their seats.

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10 Best Upcoming Manga Releases Of January 2024

With the start of 2024 just around the corner, here are the most highly-anticipated releases of the New Year for manga fans to look forward to.

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The Best Psychological Thriller Anime
The Best Psychological Thriller Anime

Some suspenseful anime are better than others, and these thrillers leave fans on the edge of their seat.

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Made In Abyss & 9 Other Cute, Scary Anime

Anime like Made in Abyss and Elfen Lied mix horror storytelling with cute art styles.

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10 Anime That Need To Be Rewatched To Be Enjoyed

Some anime need to be watched more than once not because they were hard to understand, but because they had so much depth to unpack.

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10 Shonen Anime That Went Off the Rails, From Dragon Ball Z To Naruto Shippuden

Shonen anime are full of epic battles and climactic confrontations, but even the best of them, like Dragon Ball Z and Naruto, can go off the rails.

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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 Darkest Anime Secrets

From Shou Tucker's talking chimeras in Fullmetal Alchemist to Kyubey's awful contracts in Madoka Magica, anime holds no shortage of dark secrets.

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10 Anime Characters Who Would Be God-Level Threats In One-Punch Man

One-Punch Man's Disaster Level measurement system is becoming popular. Characters like Dragon Ball's Frieza would undoubtedly rank very high.

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10 Anime That Are Even Better On A Rewatch
10 Anime That Are Even Better On A Rewatch

Not every anime can deliver a satisfying experience on a rewatch, but these series are perfect to watch over and over.

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Why Higurashi Delivers on Scares Where Other Horror Anime Fail

There aren't many truly terrifying horror anime on the market, but Higurashi is an example of one done right.

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15 Anime Sequels That Lived Up To The Original

Many anime sequels find a satisfying second act for their characters.

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 10 Anime Series That Are Ironically Famous For Their Biggest Plot Twists
10 Anime Series That Are Ironically Famous For Their Biggest Plot Twists

Plot twists are meant to shock viewers, but some of anime’s more notorious revelations ironically become the most famous aspects of their narratives.

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10 Best Seinen Anime That Turned Fans Into Haters

Even the best anime attract their fair share of haters. These Seinen series are no different.

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The 10 Most Anticlimactic Anime Deaths

Some anime deaths don't move viewers. Instead, these losses leave audiences feeling disappointed or worse, nothing at all.

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10 Anime Heroes Who Wanted To Be Villains (But Failed)

Some anime heroes have no choice but to switch sides, but these heroes are just plain bad at being villainous.

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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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10 Scariest Shonen Anime, Ranked

Shonen anime can be more than just action-packed entertainment. In fact, some shonen works are downright scary.

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Kikyo from Inuyasha, Rei Hino from Sailor Moon, and Ruka Urushibara from Steins;Gate dressed as Shrine Maidens
10 Best Anime Shrine Maidens, Ranked

Whether they're the protagonist or take on a supporting role, shrine maidens are always fan-favorite characters.

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