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THX · 2012-08-12, 12:20

Hey guys, I haven't watched much anime for the past 2 years or so and I was wondering if there is anything new out there I ought to watch? I'm looking for one of those adult themed, dark/violent, story driven animes. Some of my favourites:

Death Note
Monster
Full Metal Alchemist / Brotherhood
Claymore
Berserk / new berserk movie
Gantz
Basilisk
Evangelion
Ergo Proxy
Twelve Kingdoms
Darker than Black

I just started watching Spaceship Yamato 2199, and it's rather good too. I've found it tough finding new animes in the past, as it seems like since the mid 00's they slowly started to shift away from dark/dramas to more fluffy stuff. Oh wells.

Thanks for your help1

Kirito · 2012-08-12, 12:23

Here's what I have.

Phantom: Requiem of the Phantom, Deadman Wonderland, Fate/Zero, and Puella Magi Madoka Madoka (Don't let this title fool you, it gets way too dark later on in the series). So what do you think?

MUAHAHAHAHAHA · 2012-08-12, 12:35

I definitely recommend Kurozuka. It's a bit confusing towards the end but that's what I like about it. It makes you think. Also, Gunslinger Girl.

SeijiSensei · 2012-08-12, 12:50

If you've never watched "Bakeneko," the final arc of Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales, and its sequel Mononoke, these should be high on your list.

You might like Claymore as well. I'll also suggest Mouryou no Hako. That links to a torrent I've not seen for this show; the original releases have vanished into the ether.

totoum · 2012-08-12, 13:03

Shiki
Mardock Scramble
Phantom:requiem for the phantom
Fate/Zero (make sure to get the Uncensored bluray version)
and yes Madoka Magica is definitely not what it looks like

Maybe try out Mirai Nikki and Another too,though the latter is more like a slasher thriller but there's gore in both of those.
Or maybe Zetman too

It's 4 years old so maybe you know it but I'd recommend Shigofumi as well

My issue with Deadman wonderland is that the adaptation is incomplete and I don't see a S2 coming but it'd fit as well.

MisaoFan · 2012-08-12, 13:21

I highly recommend you to watch the following titles :
Blassreiter
Blade of the Immortal
Kurozuka
Phantom -Requiem of the Phantom-
Shiki
Psychic Detective Yakumo
Puella Magi Madoka Magica (don't be fooled by the first two episodes, it really gets pick up right after these)
Deadman Wonderland
Fate/Zero (Make sure to watch the Blu-Ray version)
The Future Diary
Another
Zetman

There were also three upcoming animes you could watch these after finishing the previous ones :
BTOOOM!!
From the New World
Psycho-Pass

mystogan · 2012-08-12, 13:52

seconding,
Fate/Zero
Marai Nikki

DarkCntry · 2012-08-12, 16:30

Give School Days a shot.

Sackett · 2012-08-12, 16:43

I'd suggest:

Madoka Magica

Steins;Gate

Penguindrum

CeDeR · 2012-08-13, 18:29

Denpa Teki na Kanojo
Helssing OVA (episode 9 so far)
Berserk Golden Age Arc I: Egg of the Supreme Ruler
Katanagatari

barcode120x · 2012-08-15, 00:22

If you like the new series Muv Love Total Eclipse, or something similar to that genre (basically humanity striving to survive against aliens; gore, drama, horror/dark/sadness) then I would recommend an old school one, Blue Gender. I personally don't like gorey-type/horror anime but for some reason I really like Blue Gender and Muv Love

2012-08-12, 12:20	Link #1
THX Member Join Date: May 2004	Dark Anime - Been gone for a few years Hey guys, I haven't watched much anime for the past 2 years or so and I was wondering if there is anything new out there I ought to watch? I'm looking for one of those adult themed, dark/violent, story driven animes. Some of my favourites: Death Note Monster Full Metal Alchemist / Brotherhood Claymore Berserk / new berserk movie Gantz Basilisk Evangelion Ergo Proxy Twelve Kingdoms Darker than Black I just started watching Spaceship Yamato 2199, and it's rather good too. I've found it tough finding new animes in the past, as it seems like since the mid 00's they slowly started to shift away from dark/dramas to more fluffy stuff. Oh wells. Thanks for your help1

2012-08-12, 12:23	Link #2
Kirito Enjoying Snack Time! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Where It's Legal to Marry Clara and Alice Age: 35	Here's what I have. Phantom: Requiem of the Phantom, Deadman Wonderland, Fate/Zero, and Puella Magi Madoka Madoka (Don't let this title fool you, it gets way too dark later on in the series). So what do you think? __________________

2012-08-12, 12:35	Link #3
MUAHAHAHAHAHA Hail the power of Fujoshi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hahahahahahahahaha Age: 35	I definitely recommend Kurozuka. It's a bit confusing towards the end but that's what I like about it. It makes you think. Also, Gunslinger Girl. __________________ A politically ignorant person who embraces only hedonism as the main philosophical doctrine. Old stuff but just a reminder that butthurt report form is here to help Last edited by MUAHAHAHAHAHA; 2012-08-12 at 13:24.

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SeijiSensei AS Oji-kun Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 74	If you've never watched "Bakeneko," the final arc of Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales, and its sequel Mononoke, these should be high on your list. You might like Claymore as well. I'll also suggest Mouryou no Hako. That links to a torrent I've not seen for this show; the original releases have vanished into the ether. __________________ Taking Anime Seriously - Politics by the Numbers - Sports by the Numbers - MAL List - Avatars - Images

2012-08-12, 13:03	Link #5
totoum Me at work Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 36	Shiki Mardock Scramble Phantom:requiem for the phantom Fate/Zero (make sure to get the Uncensored bluray version) and yes Madoka Magica is definitely not what it looks like Maybe try out Mirai Nikki and Another too,though the latter is more like a slasher thriller but there's gore in both of those. Or maybe Zetman too It's 4 years old so maybe you know it but I'd recommend Shigofumi as well My issue with Deadman wonderland is that the adaptation is incomplete and I don't see a S2 coming but it'd fit as well. __________________

2012-08-12, 13:52	Link #7
mystogan The Lost Lamb Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: in Darkness	seconding, Fate/Zero Marai Nikki __________________

2012-08-12, 16:30	Link #8
DarkCntry Blue Dawn Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 44	Give School Days a shot. __________________

2012-08-12, 16:43	Link #9
Sackett Cross Game - I need more Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: I've moved around the American West. I've lived in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Oklahoma Age: 44	I'd suggest: Madoka Magica Steins;Gate Penguindrum __________________ Cross Game - A Story of Love, Life, Death - and Baseball. What more could you want?

2012-08-13, 18:29	Link #10
CeDeR Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Usa	Denpa Teki na Kanojo Helssing OVA (episode 9 so far) Berserk Golden Age Arc I: Egg of the Supreme Ruler Katanagatari

2012-08-15, 00:22	Link #11
barcode120x MSN, FNP-C Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, CA Age: 34	If you like the new series Muv Love Total Eclipse, or something similar to that genre (basically humanity striving to survive against aliens; gore, drama, horror/dark/sadness) then I would recommend an old school one, Blue Gender. I personally don't like gorey-type/horror anime but for some reason I really like Blue Gender and Muv Love __________________ "Avoiding the truth but trying not to lie, and it's just terrible." "Caring may occur without curing, but curing cannot occur without caring." “Uncertainty is the most disturbing part of decision making.”