Cyberpunk, psychological thriller, deep philosophy.

Think: Blade Runner meets The Matrix.

Surreal, emotional, memory-themed sci-fi.

Art looks childish, but it’s mind-blowing.

Dark, dystopian, extremely slow burn — but brutal and rewarding.

Same creator as Serial Experiments Lain.

Vampire horror that flips the genre on its head.

Slow start, but super intense second half.

Time loops, college life, and decision paralysis — but done hilariously.

Dialogue is fast, animation is wild, story is genius.

Weird, musical, deeply emotional — about connection and desire.

From the director of Utena and Penguindrum.

Terrorists in Tokyo with a dark mystery underneath.

Beautiful soundtrack by Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop).

Short and powerful post-apocalyptic drama.

5 episodes. Emotionally wrecks you.

Gambling, high-stakes survival, insane tension.

Ugly art, but the most intense anime you'll ever watch.

Historical drama about Japanese storytelling and legacy.

Deep character writing, slow-burn masterpiece.