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ChibiBear · 2009-09-12, 03:06

Hi! I thought I already posted, but I can't find the thread so I'm assuming that I have a memory problem...

Anyway... Can anybody recommend a psychological anime with a really really really good and complex plot? I really liked Higurashi, Umineko and Chaos;Head, so basically the kind of stuff that seems to make no sense

Bishies are an added bonus

Thanks in advance!

roriconfan · 2009-09-12, 03:12

If you like mecha then

Neon Genesis
Rahxephon
Argento Soma
Betterman

Otherwise

Serial Experiments Lain
Kemonozume
Kaiba
Texnolyze
Ergo Proxy

And if you like supernatural

Blame
Paranoia Agent
Boogiepop Phantom
Mononoke
Garden of Sinners
Mnemosyne
Kanashimi ni Belladonna

Albafica · 2009-09-12, 03:15

Monster of course

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Sub forum here: http://forums.animesuki.com/forumdisplay.php?f=38

Psychological anime with a really good and complex plot. No bishies, no idiot characters, no comedy.

synaesthetic · 2009-09-12, 03:27

ergo proxy isn't mecha. >.>; it's (very boring, Neal Stephenson levels of boring) postcyberpunk.

roriconfan · 2009-09-12, 04:03

^ ok, you have a point. I moved it down. But i didn't found it to be a bad series. Just slow.

Albafica · 2009-09-12, 05:06

Oh no! I love Ergo Proxy, it's a good anime! In the same style, I prefer Ghost In The Shell BTW.

Snickripep · 2009-09-12, 06:33

I think I'll have to point you in the direction of Witch Hunter Robin. It's a great anime with lots of supernatural qualities (also, the art is gorgeous IMO).
If you can stand the blood (and nudity) then also try Elfen Lied. I'm not a huge fan, but I know that a good majority of people who have watched it absolutely loved it.

SeijiSensei · 2009-09-12, 08:19

http://forums.animesuki.com/tags.php?tag=psychological

GreatTeacherKen · 2009-09-12, 11:44

It's a movie, but Perfect Blue might be worth a look if you're into psychological horror. Plot wise it's not as elaborate as Higurashi, but it does a great job at blurring the line between reality and fiction. Watching it feels like you're going insane like the lead character.

qwertyuiopz · 2009-09-12, 14:04

ghost hound

Netkaos · 2009-09-12, 17:51

You might try Darker than Black. I have begun watching it recently, I think it could become one of my favorites. It has a good plot, and the story is unfolding quite nicely.

ChibiBear · 2009-09-13, 05:42

Thanks guys!! I've got my (long) to watch list for this holidays now

Silverwyrm · 2009-09-14, 02:25

Surprised Death Note hasn't been mentioned yet. One of my all-time favorite anime.

Its explores more of the darker side of human psychology as well as human morals of right and wrong.

Last Sinner · 2009-09-14, 08:56

Paranoia Agent
Serial Experiments Lain
Ergo Proxy
Garden of Sinners
Paprika
Millenium Actress

NoLongerSane · 2009-09-14, 18:28

Paranoid Agent
Serial Experiments Lain
Boogiepop Phantom
Certain episode from Neon Genesis Evangelion and Betterman.

Guardian Enzo · 2009-09-14, 21:47

Paranoia Agent and Ghost Hound both sound like a great match for you.

kanon78 · 2009-09-19, 07:40

Monster, Death Note and Darker than Black have already been mentioned.
Kara no kyoukai is also very good (7 movies/ova's and epilogue)
Denpa teki na Kanojo; 1st of 3(?) OVA's released in may 2009
http://wakaranai.animeblogger.net/?p=1562

ChibiBear · 2009-09-22, 20:19

Thanks guys ^^

2009-09-12, 03:06	Link #1
ChibiBear Aim's Stalker ^_~ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Age: 29	Interesting Psychological Plot? Hi! I thought I already posted, but I can't find the thread so I'm assuming that I have a memory problem... Anyway... Can anybody recommend a psychological anime with a really really really good and complex plot? I really liked Higurashi, Umineko and Chaos;Head, so basically the kind of stuff that seems to make no sense Bishies are an added bonus Thanks in advance!

2009-09-12, 03:12	Link #2
roriconfan Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thessaloniki - Greece	If you like mecha then Neon Genesis Rahxephon Argento Soma Betterman Otherwise Serial Experiments Lain Kemonozume Kaiba Texnolyze Ergo Proxy And if you like supernatural Blame Paranoia Agent Boogiepop Phantom Mononoke Garden of Sinners Mnemosyne Kanashimi ni Belladonna Last edited by roriconfan; 2009-09-12 at 04:02.

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Albafica Pisces no saint Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: France	Monster of course . Sub forum here: http://forums.animesuki.com/forumdisplay.php?f=38 Psychological anime with a really good and complex plot. No bishies, no idiot characters, no comedy. __________________ Join Albafica's fans and Yuzuriha's lovers

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synaesthetic blinded by blood Author Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Age: 40	ergo proxy isn't mecha. >.>; it's (very boring, Neal Stephenson levels of boring) postcyberpunk. __________________ Indie science fiction author and all-around weirdo: Check out my original fiction here! Read an excerpt from my sci-fi novel Binary System!

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roriconfan Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thessaloniki - Greece	^ ok, you have a point. I moved it down. But i didn't found it to be a bad series. Just slow.

2009-09-12, 06:33	Link #7
Snickripep I like MUDKIPZ! :3 Join Date: Aug 2009	I think I'll have to point you in the direction of Witch Hunter Robin. It's a great anime with lots of supernatural qualities (also, the art is gorgeous IMO). If you can stand the blood (and nudity) then also try Elfen Lied. I'm not a huge fan, but I know that a good majority of people who have watched it absolutely loved it.

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2009-09-12, 11:44	Link #9
GreatTeacherKen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: California	It's a movie, but Perfect Blue might be worth a look if you're into psychological horror. Plot wise it's not as elaborate as Higurashi, but it does a great job at blurring the line between reality and fiction. Watching it feels like you're going insane like the lead character.

2009-09-12, 14:04	Link #10
qwertyuiopz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009	ghost hound

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Netkaos Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maine	You might try Darker than Black. I have begun watching it recently, I think it could become one of my favorites. It has a good plot, and the story is unfolding quite nicely. __________________ Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most

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ChibiBear Aim's Stalker ^_~ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Age: 29	Thanks guys!! I've got my (long) to watch list for this holidays now __________________ Meow meow nano desu~ Nipah~ Last edited by ChibiBear; 2009-09-13 at 05:53.

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Silverwyrm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Folsom, CA, USA Age: 37	Surprised Death Note hasn't been mentioned yet. One of my all-time favorite anime. Its explores more of the darker side of human psychology as well as human morals of right and wrong.

2009-09-14, 08:56	Link #14
Last Sinner You're Hot, Cupcake Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 42	Paranoia Agent Serial Experiments Lain Ergo Proxy Garden of Sinners Paprika Millenium Actress __________________

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NoLongerSane Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas	Paranoid Agent Serial Experiments Lain Boogiepop Phantom Certain episode from Neon Genesis Evangelion and Betterman.

2009-09-19, 07:40	Link #17
kanon78 Confederate Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: the Netherlands	Monster, Death Note and Darker than Black have already been mentioned. Kara no kyoukai is also very good (7 movies/ova's and epilogue) Denpa teki na Kanojo; 1st of 3(?) OVA's released in may 2009 http://wakaranai.animeblogger.net/?p=1562 __________________ Last edited by kanon78; 2009-09-19 at 08:34.

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ChibiBear Aim's Stalker ^_~ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Age: 29	Thanks guys ^^ __________________ Meow meow nano desu~ Nipah~