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Neijii · 2009-06-14, 00:06

So I'm looking for an intense anime. Blood+, Elfen Lied, both amazing intense animes. Any other suggestions?

qwertyuiopz · 2009-06-14, 00:38

higurashi series
narutaru
school days

james0246 · 2009-06-14, 00:44

A few anime I consider to be intense:

Monster
Rurouni Kenshin - Tsuiokuhen
Berserk
Basilisk
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai

Shadow Kira01 · 2009-06-14, 03:35

Intense as in..?

Based on the examples you gave, I can only assume you mean 17+ action animes:

Claymore
Devil May Cry
Ga-Rei -Zero-
Kara no Kyoukai
Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom
Shikabane Hime
TOKKO
Trinity Blood

There are many more in my anime list, but these are the ones I recommend. Oh and by the way, I think it is best for you to watch the entire series of Kara no Kyoukai. As for Shikabane Hime, watch both seasons. I only added a link each as that it is unnecessary, when you can click on the sequel link on the page.

Neijii · 2009-06-14, 10:23

Well I did love claymore as well....Tokko was pretty good. I'll give some other suggestions of yours a try as well. Thanks

Nochgo · 2009-06-14, 12:46

I second Kara no Kyoukai, Higurashi, and Ga-Rei -Zero-.

You might also want to look into Baccano!, Darker than Black, and Mnemosyne.

You should also try Trigun, Noir, and Cowboy Bebop if you have yet to seen them

signorRossi · 2009-06-14, 13:28

Shigurui, Elfen Lied is for little kids compared to that one...

RWBladewing · 2009-06-15, 10:34

I second Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom, lots of violent action and an exciting story. I really look forward to this every week.

Higurashi would really depend on what kind of intense you are looking for though. Yeah, there are a few fairly graphic moments but not as many as a lot of people make it sound like; it's much more of a psychological mystery thriller. I've seen more than one person say they watched it looking for Elfen Lied-like violence and were disappointed, and that they couldn't see why people were raving about how great it was. The "cute" episodes that make up a pretty significant portion of the series could turn some people off as well. To summarize, I'd recommend it if you're looking for psychological intense but not if you're looking for mostly violent intense (especially the second season Kai).

Neijii · 2009-06-15, 16:00

Saw the first episode of phantom with my girlfriend and we're both intrigued....going to watch the rest this week.

After that i'll try out some more anime that was recommended.

qwertyuiopz · 2009-06-15, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Neijii

Saw the first episode of phantom with my girlfriend and we're both intrigued....going to watch the rest this week.

After that i'll try out some more anime that was recommended.

boogiebop ?

Mystique · 2009-06-15, 18:22

Death note.
Intense, psycho thriller, genius vs genius trying to get one over each other.
I remember while it was airing how everyone was on the edge for most eps.
That was a pretty intense ride

Eric10301 · 2009-06-15, 23:27

One word, Kaiji The main character takes part in life and death situations the whole series.

blewin · 2009-06-19, 05:34

I'd recommend Pandora Hearts, pretty intense in terms of warping your mind, creepiness and emotional power.

Coruja · 2009-06-19, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystique

Death note.
Intense, psycho thriller, genius vs genius trying to get one over each other.
I remember while it was airing how everyone was on the edge for most eps.
That was a pretty intense ride

Yep, I am seconding this. I am also seconding the Higurashi and Monster recommendations, and let me add Paranoia Agent to the list.

Waxon · 2009-06-19, 15:04

Higurashi no naku koro ni / higurashi no naku koro ni kai

school days

Pandoras heart

I second those, there are alot of good animes listed I must say

Some has alot of simulatities with blood+ / elfen leid.... Some don't :P

I think you should start of with the Higurashi series. They resemble the animes you listed quite well if you look at the psychological design of the characters. and... well... The blood xD

Higurashi geos under the genres psychological, horror, drama and supernatural

Guardian Enzo · 2009-06-19, 17:01

Paranoia Agent is a pretty brilliant - and intense - psychological drama.

Kurai~ · 2009-06-19, 18:21

Since Paranoia Agent is being thrown in there, I am going to suggest Satoshi Kon's (the man behind Paranoia Agent) directorial debut Perfect Blue.
Psychological thriller supreme.

mearii · 2009-06-21, 02:43

you might be looking for something like claymore, hirugashi, code geass, school days..

grylsyjaeger · 2009-06-22, 02:48

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann ?

It's a bit ecchi but the fight scenes were amazing.

Tier3 · 2009-06-22, 04:50

Usually I won't suggest Code Geass because it's often suggested - but it seems right up the alley of "intense".

2009-06-14, 00:06	Link #1
Neijii Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008	Something Intense So I'm looking for an intense anime. Blood+, Elfen Lied, both amazing intense animes. Any other suggestions?

2009-06-14, 12:46	Link #6
Nochgo iceman Scanlator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CO, USA	I second Kara no Kyoukai, Higurashi, and Ga-Rei -Zero-. You might also want to look into Baccano!, Darker than Black, and Mnemosyne. You should also try Trigun, Noir, and Cowboy Bebop if you have yet to seen them __________________ Korean-Manhwa My Anime List

2009-06-15, 18:22	Link #11
Mystique Honyaku no Hime Fansubber Join Date: May 2008 Location: In the eastern capital of the islands of the rising suns...	Death note. Intense, psycho thriller, genius vs genius trying to get one over each other. I remember while it was airing how everyone was on the edge for most eps. That was a pretty intense ride __________________ Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere. - Van Wilder "If you ain't laughin', you ain't livin'." - Carlos Mencia

2009-06-19, 05:34	Link #13
blewin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007	I'd recommend Pandora Hearts, pretty intense in terms of warping your mind, creepiness and emotional power. __________________ Chrome Shelled Regios

2009-06-22, 02:48	Link #19
grylsyjaeger Onani Master Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The girl's bathroom Age: 35	Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann ? It's a bit ecchi but the fight scenes were amazing. __________________ "It doesn't mean much, we never had a chance."

2009-06-14, 00:38	Link #2
qwertyuiopz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009	higurashi series narutaru school days

2009-06-14, 00:44	Link #3
james0246 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Cupcake	A few anime I consider to be intense: Monster Rurouni Kenshin - Tsuiokuhen Berserk Basilisk Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai

2009-06-14, 03:35	Link #4
Shadow Kira01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PMB Headquarters	Intense as in..? Based on the examples you gave, I can only assume you mean 17+ action animes: Claymore Devil May Cry Ga-Rei -Zero- Kara no Kyoukai Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom Shikabane Hime TOKKO Trinity Blood There are many more in my anime list, but these are the ones I recommend. Oh and by the way, I think it is best for you to watch the entire series of Kara no Kyoukai. As for Shikabane Hime, watch both seasons. I only added a link each as that it is unnecessary, when you can click on the sequel link on the page.

2009-06-14, 10:23	Link #5
Neijii Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008	Well I did love claymore as well....Tokko was pretty good. I'll give some other suggestions of yours a try as well. Thanks

2009-06-14, 13:28	Link #7
signorRossi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008	Shigurui, Elfen Lied is for little kids compared to that one...

2009-06-15, 10:34	Link #8
RWBladewing Salt Levels Critical Join Date: Oct 2007	I second Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom, lots of violent action and an exciting story. I really look forward to this every week. Higurashi would really depend on what kind of intense you are looking for though. Yeah, there are a few fairly graphic moments but not as many as a lot of people make it sound like; it's much more of a psychological mystery thriller. I've seen more than one person say they watched it looking for Elfen Lied-like violence and were disappointed, and that they couldn't see why people were raving about how great it was. The "cute" episodes that make up a pretty significant portion of the series could turn some people off as well. To summarize, I'd recommend it if you're looking for psychological intense but not if you're looking for mostly violent intense (especially the second season Kai).

2009-06-15, 16:00	Link #9
Neijii Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008	Saw the first episode of phantom with my girlfriend and we're both intrigued....going to watch the rest this week. After that i'll try out some more anime that was recommended.

2009-06-15, 23:27	Link #12
Eric10301 Member Join Date: Apr 2008	One word, Kaiji The main character takes part in life and death situations the whole series.

2009-06-19, 15:04	Link #15
Waxon Lost in life Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: europe	Higurashi no naku koro ni / higurashi no naku koro ni kai school days Pandoras heart I second those, there are alot of good animes listed I must say Some has alot of simulatities with blood+ / elfen leid.... Some don't :P I think you should start of with the Higurashi series. They resemble the animes you listed quite well if you look at the psychological design of the characters. and... well... The blood xD Higurashi geos under the genres psychological, horror, drama and supernatural

2009-06-19, 18:21	Link #17
Kurai~ Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, D.C.	Since Paranoia Agent is being thrown in there, I am going to suggest Satoshi Kon's (the man behind Paranoia Agent) directorial debut Perfect Blue. Psychological thriller supreme.

2009-06-21, 02:43	Link #18
mearii artsy fartsy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: far far away	you might be looking for something like claymore, hirugashi, code geass, school days..

2009-06-22, 04:50	Link #20
Tier3 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008	Usually I won't suggest Code Geass because it's often suggested - but it seems right up the alley of "intense".