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Woodchips · 2009-04-06, 07:25

Why oh why oh why has nobody mentioned Kara no Kyoukai yet?! Has to be one of my favourite darker anime out there. Godly animation, music, complex story-telling, great action scenes...

Watch it. Watch it now.

Allergic · 2009-07-04, 18:31

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Originally Posted by Woodchips

Why oh why oh why has nobody mentioned Kara no Kyoukai yet?! Has to be one of my favourite darker anime out there. Godly animation, music, complex story-telling, great action scenes...

Watch it. Watch it now.

I'll check it out, thank you, Sir.

Besides of that, anything new worth mentioning?

Allergic · 2009-12-06, 17:12

Anything new? I wish there was a website for my "style", but it's not motiviating to go through millions of, in my opinion, shitty stuff , just to find a decent series, well, nevermind on that, haha.

SeijiSensei · 2009-12-06, 21:13

Mouryou no Hako - though it's still missing the final episode
Aoi Bungaku - still ongoing
Kuuchuu Buranko - also ongoing

straferd · 2009-12-07, 14:26

I have no idea what you have seen or what suggestions you got, but if you are looking for dark/sad anime these are my tips:

Elfen Lied
My Hime
Ga-Rei Zero

I have no idea how to explain the shows without spoiler it for you tho.

All I can say is that Mai Hime starts really really slow, actually I almost dropped it after 10 episodes. But thanks to a certain review I continued watching. It becomes dark and sad and is one of my favorites today. Highly recommended.

Spectacular_Insanity · 2009-12-07, 18:03

I actually have a copy of Ergo Proxy subbed by Shinsen-Subs on my computer. You can probably find a torrent for it on the web.

I recommend that, and these as well...

Gantz - You never know who's gonna die next. It's pretty dark most of the time, and has a really sad ending, in my opinion. Differs a lot from the manga, but I think that's because it had big time constraints. The last arc is technically a filler arc, but oh wel.

Black Lagoon - Okay, it's not THAT dark, per se, but has some great characters and deals with underground crime organizations. Has plenty of dark moments of moral despair, even if it's not technically a dark anime.

Allergic · 2009-12-08, 23:38

A few of them are new to me, thank you.

Allergic · 2010-08-05, 16:32

I'm still visiting this thing once in 6 months, yea? Yeah. Well, so. Anything new you coud suggest me?

Ningyou · 2010-08-05, 18:07

It is in no way "new", but Now and then, here and there (Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku) is a great series in my opinion; it's about kids and war. I don't really know if it qualifies as "dark" as there are some funny/silly moments, but it sure has some depressing/disturbing moments also.

The art style might be a little more on the childish/light side, but the story really isn't. If you haven't seen it yet, I'd suggest giving it a try.

NoLongerSane · 2010-08-05, 18:12

I second the suggestions of Now and then, here and there and Elfen Lied. You could try Betterman and the X OVA.

beschleunigung · 2010-08-12, 11:00

i cannot believe nobody mentioned paranoia agent yet

Haladflire65 · 2010-08-12, 19:40

Hmmm.... How about Kuroshitsuji? It's fantasy/supernatural/mystery with demons set in 18th century England. It has dark moments, some lighter episodes with humor and everything else in between.

You've probably seen Hellsing... Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ might be a great choice too. Psychological anime with assassins.

colorles · 2010-08-13, 12:11

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Originally Posted by Woodchips

Why oh why oh why has nobody mentioned Kara no Kyoukai yet?! Has to be one of my favourite darker anime out there. Godly animation, music, complex story-telling, great action scenes...

Watch it. Watch it now.

jus look into it, and the animation is beautiful

Niji · 2010-08-13, 23:14

It is from 2003, and I am not sure it is your taste. Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari is pretty dark, despite the somewhat innocent lead, also trippy, and with a special art style. Episodic.

Ayrennar · 2010-08-14, 13:45

You have to have checked out Elfen lied and Higurashi by now. The darkest of animes out there.

Allergic · 2011-09-28, 17:29

Did I miss anything in the last year? I really need a website that reviews GOOD animes so I don't have to ask you guys 2-3 times a year, haha.

SeijiSensei · 2011-09-28, 23:12

Well, I'd start with Puella Magi Madoka Magica, and don't let the character designs fool you. For a darkish comedy, you can try Yondemasu-yo Azazel-san.

One thing you might try is viewing a year's worth of shows at AniDB. Here are all the shows that began since January 1st.

TinyRedLeaf · 2011-09-29, 11:45

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...that thingy 'bout a bloodsucking boy & his sisters (geez, forgot the name) ...

Hitsuji no Uta (Lament of the Lamb).

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Originally Posted by Allergic

Did I miss anything in the last year?

And, if you clicked on the above link, you'd no doubt notice the arresting image in the background frame on the right.

She's Rune-Balot from Mardock Scramble, a trilogy of movies, the first of which is available on Blu-ray and DVD, while the second is currently screening in Japanese cinemas.

Allergic · 2011-09-30, 17:57

Thank you guys, I had Lament of the Lamb a while back but coudn't remember it's name anymore.

Animeking · 2011-10-06, 11:11

Gantz=sick game and for 18+ only
Wicked city= TOPS the dark charts in darkness 17+
Beseark=Very hard to look at and has a very scary thone on to it later on but its for people with steel stomucks in horror/medevil action 18+

2009-12-06, 21:13	Link #84
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2009-12-07, 14:26	Link #85
straferd Toushi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Europe	I have no idea what you have seen or what suggestions you got, but if you are looking for dark/sad anime these are my tips: Elfen Lied My Hime Ga-Rei Zero I have no idea how to explain the shows without spoiler it for you tho. All I can say is that Mai Hime starts really really slow, actually I almost dropped it after 10 episodes. But thanks to a certain review I continued watching. It becomes dark and sad and is one of my favorites today. Highly recommended. __________________ *Goddess:* Kan'u Favourites: 1. Lucy 2. Revy 3. Yomi 4. Nina Wáng 5. Jo 6. Teresa 7. Saber 8. Shiki 9. Alphard 10. Chidori 11. Sousuke 12. Shana 13. Yin 14. Natsuki

2009-12-07, 18:03	Link #86
Spectacular_Insanity Ha ha ha ha ha... Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Right behind you. Age: 24	I actually have a copy of Ergo Proxy subbed by Shinsen-Subs on my computer. You can probably find a torrent for it on the web. I recommend that, and these as well... Gantz - You never know who's gonna die next. It's pretty dark most of the time, and has a really sad ending, in my opinion. Differs a lot from the manga, but I think that's because it had big time constraints. The last arc is technically a filler arc, but oh wel. Black Lagoon - Okay, it's not THAT dark, per se, but has some great characters and deals with underground crime organizations. Has plenty of dark moments of moral despair, even if it's not technically a dark anime. __________________

2011-09-28, 23:12	Link #97
SeijiSensei AS Ojiisan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Akutabe Detective Agency Age: 63	Well, I'd start with Puella Magi Madoka Magica, and don't let the character designs fool you. For a darkish comedy, you can try Yondemasu-yo Azazel-san. One thing you might try is viewing a year's worth of shows at AniDB. Here are all the shows that began since January 1st. __________________ Avatars

2009-04-06, 07:25	Link #81
Woodchips つかれた! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Age: 27	Why oh why oh why has nobody mentioned Kara no Kyoukai yet?! Has to be one of my favourite darker anime out there. Godly animation, music, complex story-telling, great action scenes... Watch it. Watch it now.

2009-12-06, 17:12	Link #83
Allergic Blind Passenger Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: I ask myself that question often, but the answer is always: Germany	Anything new? I wish there was a website for my "style", but it's not motiviating to go through millions of, in my opinion, shitty stuff , just to find a decent series, well, nevermind on that, haha.

2009-12-08, 23:38	Link #87
Allergic Blind Passenger Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: I ask myself that question often, but the answer is always: Germany	A few of them are new to me, thank you.

2010-08-05, 16:32	Link #88
Allergic Blind Passenger Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: I ask myself that question often, but the answer is always: Germany	I'm still visiting this thing once in 6 months, yea? Yeah. Well, so. Anything new you coud suggest me?

2010-08-05, 18:07	Link #89
Ningyou Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010	It is in no way "new", but Now and then, here and there (Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku) is a great series in my opinion; it's about kids and war. I don't really know if it qualifies as "dark" as there are some funny/silly moments, but it sure has some depressing/disturbing moments also. The art style might be a little more on the childish/light side, but the story really isn't. If you haven't seen it yet, I'd suggest giving it a try.

2010-08-05, 18:12	Link #90
NoLongerSane Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas	I second the suggestions of Now and then, here and there and Elfen Lied. You could try Betterman and the X OVA.

2010-08-12, 11:00	Link #91
beschleunigung Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010	i cannot believe nobody mentioned paranoia agent yet

2010-08-13, 23:14	Link #94
Niji Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006	It is from 2003, and I am not sure it is your taste. Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari is pretty dark, despite the somewhat innocent lead, also trippy, and with a special art style. Episodic.

2010-08-14, 13:45	Link #95
Ayrennar Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010	You have to have checked out Elfen lied and Higurashi by now. The darkest of animes out there.

2011-09-28, 17:29	Link #96
Allergic Blind Passenger Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: I ask myself that question often, but the answer is always: Germany	Did I miss anything in the last year? I really need a website that reviews GOOD animes so I don't have to ask you guys 2-3 times a year, haha.

2011-09-30, 17:57	Link #99
Allergic Blind Passenger Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: I ask myself that question often, but the answer is always: Germany	Thank you guys, I had Lament of the Lamb a while back but coudn't remember it's name anymore.

2011-10-06, 11:11	Link #100
Animeking Banned Join Date: Sep 2011	Gantz=sick game and for 18+ only Wicked city= TOPS the dark charts in darkness 17+ Beseark=Very hard to look at and has a very scary thone on to it later on but its for people with steel stomucks in horror/medevil action 18+