Top 10 Dark Anime to Watch

[@johnmaco]

I'm impressed. Usually these top-videos show animes that I have already watched, but in this case, there are several interesting anime that I have never heard of in more than 2 decades of watching anime. This anime world is so vast. I love it. Thanks for the video!

[@shimon2476]

Same here

[@rangerjoe126]

that and the manga world as well is so vast like outerspace

[@mohend1723]

Thought this to be helpful enjoy 10 happy sugar life 00:43 9 cosette no shouzo 01:58 8 talentless nana 03:15 7 red garden 04:39 6 le chevalier d’eon 05:46 5 un-go 06:59 4 metropolis 08:28 3 aoi bungaku 09:34 2 from the new world 11:03 1 rainbow 12:10

[@albinusclark9561]

Thx

[@vegemitebilly369]

Thanks for doing old mates job for him ❤

[@feedmespeed]

God bless you

[@bskiez]

Which one is the thumbnail?

[@千川慕云]

❤

[@michaelleader633]

Higurashi was big for me. It did things most splatter punk anime couldn't by blending, horror, mystery, and suspense into a chefs kiss.

[@typettaway6713]

mid

[@Pokeringo]

Yeah Higurashi and Made in Abyss are missing on this list.

[@michaelleader633]

@@Pokeringo Yes. How could such innovative horror tales go unchecked? I mean Paranoia Agent had its moments, but it failed to deliver the connection to the characters that Higurashi had. When you fear the characters bit wish them no harm you know it's going to be a wild ride. ;)

[@Neonvarun]

​@@typettaway6713what💀

[@typettaway6713]

@@Neonvarun lits mid bro

[@colinsmith1495]

From The New World is an INCREDIBLE futuristic story, and I won't spoil anything else. It's still one of my go-to recommendations for good storytelling.

[@OwGash]

agree, the first 6-7 eps are kinda ugh, but after that, oof

[@miata646]

I watched Shin sekai yori (from the new world) as an unsuspecting teenager and it blew my mind out of my skull and into the depths of hell and chaos! Glad to see it on this list! ☺️

[@son_o_day]

same that shit fucked me up

[@paulr.9029]

Same man, it far exceeded my expectations. I always recommend this anime to people

[@rasinshuriken]

Gotta give it a try

[@kirablackstar6130]

Kudos on actually mentioning a couple I'd never heard of, it doesn't happen often. Most of the time these lists contain the same titles over and over but you managed to actually surprise me, even the ones I did know about prior aren't ones you typically see in videos like this.

[@mariuschoi124]

from the new world is such a underrated series, it deserves more praise for it unique approach.

[@RainyDayDoesCrochet]

Wow, great list! As someone who's seen hundreds of anime and know what i like and dislike from them, I sometimes find it hard to choose shows that I havent seen that also interest me. Ive heard all the same recommendations over and over 😅 Your list is very thoughtful and unique! It has so many titles i knew little about and havent even heard of before! This is a genuinely helpful video and i now have 5 shows lined up to be watched next 😄 Thank you!! Also, wish more people knew about Rainbow. Still one of the best anime ive ever seen, yet no one ive talked to seems to have heard of it! Hopefully this video gets lots of people checking it out

[@JadedJag]

2 episodes into rainbow, holy shit its good.

[@TysoniusRex]

For me, Elfen Lied is both enjoyable with lighter moments, and incredibly dark because it depicts the cruelty of children and those who can act without consequence all too well. For me, it's a permanent keeper (like Ergo Proxy), but not one I watch often.

[@jikosauce]

True. I could enjoy a ongojng series

[@wickheadthered]

L yes

[@jikosauce]

@@wickheadthered L? Hes not talking about death Note bro

[@wickheadthered]

@@jikosauce L no

[@marishiten5944]

Ergo Proxy was pretty good until the forced romance came into play and the very end. They really screwed that up. Elfen Lied suffers from the same problems. They both have unbearable main characters but incredibly strong and well liked heroine's. Just get ride of the male stand ins and you'd have a solid series.

[@hurricaneb6243]

What a solid list, full of underrated series. I was hoping to see Babylon, but I'm still glad people remember these shows.

[@sniebl]

Shinsekai Yori and Rainbow were both life changing animes to watch! Definitely deserving of their top spots!

[@akaiseigo]

Metropolis is based on a classic b&w movie. No Longer Human was based on a classic novel by Osamu Dazai. Adapted into stage plays, live-action movies, radio dramas as such. Great read.

[@marishiten5944]

Junji Ito did No Longer Human far better with more justice. It also wasn't a totally fictionalized novel, but a semi auto biography.

[@Lazalit]

Rainbow is such abeautiful anime, and every character has a dark plot to which they go through not once, BUT TWICE (EACH ONE) in the whole serie! I enjoyed it a lot, and it really touches you.

[@Oneofthejokesinexistence]

A double rainbow

[@AmazingOwnage]

Dude holy shit! I’m glad someone is bringing more attention to Rainbow Nisha Rokubou no Shinichi or whatever it’s full name is. It’s one of my favorite shows of all time. The only other ones I had heard on this list were Metropolis and From The New World. I’ll be sure to check them out along with a few of your other recommendations! Thank you for making this video :)

[@Raven-Rosail]

cool list i have already watched them all and i must say you have some really good taste in horror mate.

[@DIRTYFINGERPROJECT]

Can always depend on Animan to come with a dope vid full of solid recommendations.

[@Cinnabar_and_Chalcanthite]

Shin Sekai Yori (From the New World) is in the top five of my all time fave animes and has been for years and years now. It will never lose it's place no matter how many hundreds upon hundreds of animes I've watched. The story, the art, the characters... a Brilliant Anime. Oh, edit.... Rainbow is an absolutely fantastic anime too.... right up there with the best of the best.

[@nedbigby9694]

Absolute same brother. God tier anime.

[@paulr.9029]

Agree 100% with this. I remember just starting it on a whim and then I just got immediately hooked into it. I think it’s fair saying this anime deserves a top 5 spot

[@HeavyReign12]

Episode 8 almost made me drop it, but I am glad I didn't

[@shyguyxl235]

What’s your top five?

[@benwalter4842]

Made in Abyss should by on this list.

[@Potato89874]

I am just scared from the intro Edit:lol I was just kidding I wanted to be the first one to comment.

[@BaKKaGuf]

bcze u r kid😂

[@bengieDMZ]

@@BaKKaGufr/whoosh

[@idkidc180]

@@BaKKaGuf r/get looost

[@jowieonit]

glad Shinsekai Yori (From the new world) gets the recognition it deserves. its also my all time top 1 anime series and I ranked it higher than FMA

[@midgar666]

What anime did you use for the thumbnail?

[@kevinkaol3681]

Source of thumbnail is Dimension W Episode 5 at time 13 min 20 seconds. Your Welcome you degenerates

[@YuMikii_313]

🤝thank you good sir

[@h3ro-8]

​@@YuMikii_313a man of culture indeed

[@sirbeerus6987]

Monster is one of my top dark animes. The outdated animation can’t give it justice but it’s one of the most interesting anime I’ve watched.

[@helociraptor]

I scrolled a bit to see if anyone had said it but haven't found anyone saying Happy Sugar Life is NOT a high school girl falling in love with another high school girl... but a KINDERGARTENER

[@MarinoMarino689]

Thank you for recommending rainbow! I needed something like this to get me start watching anime again

[@AinzOoalG0wn]

"from the new world" starts out chill, but as the story progresses, it gets creepier and creepier. At the end your mind is blown by the sheer cruelty on both sides. Stuck in the middle are the innocent children who grew up not knowing anything until much later. good watch.

[@CT9905.]

Need more anime similar to Hellsing Ultimate, Berserk, Black Lagoon or Claymore!

[@MeowdamePurrie]

Rainbow was a great anime! I'm surprised to see it recommended on a list. It's worth a watch for sure.

[@tanjanovakovic2455]

How you feel about the "Rainbow" that's how I feel about this video. Just found your channel, and just had to thank you for the inspiration, amazing writing and one of the best Storytelling I've heard... In quite some time. So Thank You Sir! 😊

[@grayman6090]

Top notch intro as always man😂

[@Amocoru]

Thank you. There were three here I hadn't seen. I'm so bored at night and have a lot of free time. I live for videos like this.

[@Soulwell90]

Higurashi is my all time favorite anime, needed more anime like it

[@macaroll]

Rainbow is really great, ngl! It's really refreshing to watch characters without powers get through their challenges. It's also a little traumatic, for me at least. I kept getting chills as some of the episodes got me in tears, and there's the feeling of helplessness from the viewer in some scenes. The 'beach episode' was so worth the wait though!

[@ErenYeager-wj9il]

I love dark anime it's makes me feel alive

[@samtonnude941]

You are mentally unstable

[@R3dTr0]

Watch Made in Abyss

[@melloxd7675]

You entertaining bruv .. keep it up ❤

[@tonynavarro8375]

I've watched about half of your offerings in the video, but i am surprised that MONSTER did not make your cut.

[@cloud101787]

Metropolis is a classic gem and I love it! Also the only one I've seen on your list, other than your passing reference to Psycho Pass, which I also love.

[@afshindavoudi9201]

thanks. I am 43 and you give me a new excitement for watching Anime again.

[@Derelict1]

Great video! All of these are new to me except Metropolis. I added 5 titles to my watch list. Thanks!

[@zack4892-g4m]

It's been so long since I last watched From the New World. I think I'm due to rewatch it again.

[@Trevon-qd5rr]

what about death note and berserk those are dark to

[@-hero-5882]

Alot of stuff I havnt watched , although easier said than done I hope u keep hitting me with bangers ,feel like I've watched everything under the sun

[@Emersonkid21]

Hot Danm! I’ve started maybe two of these, heard of a few probably but I have to say this listed was well executed and now I want to watch all of this even though horror isn’t my genre.

[@dark_teal]

As the type of dude that used to hit the "random" button on anime sites during college, I've actually seen alot of these. "No longer human" stayed with me moreso than anything else because it can be reltable in very real way.

[@knightvagmar363]

Red Garden was amazing. perfectly bookended with spot on music.

[@thewolfofmikawa8535]

Yeah Red Garden doesnt get the credit it deserves. Rachel was my girl lol

[@Wickedgu3st]

Lmao the only one I’ve seen in this list is rainbow😂 I just remember the scene where he gets his hand smashed with a rock😅

[@vengeance9826]

Which one is the one from the thumbnail?

[@jestapath7373]

...

[@GanjaCree]

Ellen Lied was on my favorite animes. Even had it on DVD when it was a thing lol.

[@ronatoda]

monster for sure is the darkest anime i’ve seen . if you never seen it i believe it’s like 72 episodes and absolutely riveting .

[@jackvancekirkland]

Riveting? I've never been able to finish it. Tried several times over the years. Starts off great but gets pretty boring and unbelievable, to me.

[@willpower8061]

Metropolis was written by Tezuka's and based on his 1949 manga. That movies was update.

[@alysonm7551]

Cosette also has an amazing soundtrack. Gorgeous music.

[@connorohalloran1636]

The thing about the No longer human stuff is that Dazai from bungo stray dogs is that the real world Dazai wrote no longer human

[@timharbourmusic]

Awesome list, is Metropolis not a animated remake of the 1920s movie with the same name?

[@KainiusTheGreat]

Happy Sugar Life is NOT dubbed, just as a heads up to anyone interested in watching it. It got an episode or 2 of fan dubbing but that's it. Also, as many have pointed out, the show isn't about 2 high school girls and the "love" is....complicated to define.

[@Devonlewis537]

I can appreciate this Top 10. Most shows I’ve never watched and probably won’t watch. But you didn’t beat around the bush or sugar coat Your content trying to stretch it l.

[@Gobliness_]

I absolutely LOVE From the New World. The ending had me thinking and feeling like shit for a while. Also, she does not fall in love with another high school girl in Happy Sugar life. She's loving an 8 year old... bruh D:

[@fujoshiyesiam2846]

Ikr is love from a new world interesting

[@Gobliness_]

@@fujoshiyesiam2846 I'm assuming that's a question :p From the New World is really good imo. It does have a very slow start tho but really worth it!! The whole show will take a turn at some point and it does get kinda dark and fucked. I don't think it's for everyone tho. Give it a try if you can sit through the slow start!

[@fujoshiyesiam2846]

@@Gobliness_ ok I will thanks

[@ulemjtsoggerel2645]

brah im finna watch everything u said homie, the last 5 were crazy need to see em!!!!!

[@dkff4]

Yes! Metropolis is amazing! Such a well done story that makes you ask some interesting questions.

[@valilucifer7276]

Higurashi was my 1st mystery,Horror anime (the 2006 version) and For some unknown reason hearing the 1st 20 secs of the OP still makes me shiver up til now haha

[@moondropgummies]

I stumbled across From The New World unsuspectingly... highly recommend it . I really really never would have been guessed the direction or ending . Its s fun ride I'll say

[@charliefike8]

Imagine how awesome Annilhation would be as an anime

[@fer1610]

Excelente video! Super consciente de la realidad y muy bien explicado.

[@anastasiaasda3413]

have you tried Akame ga Kill? or Requiem from the Darkness? I really liked them. And most of the list I have watched or known already. Cossette manga and Le Chevalier D' Eon is wonderful!

[@Noname-ph3zu]

9:34 aoi bungaku is from a book no longer human and is the real life story of the writer who committed double suic*d* after the realise of this novel ……it’s the best I could recommend in this list

[@marishiten5944]

It's semi fictionalized. Not everything that happens in the book happened to him. It's "based on true events" at best.

[@anonymousphoenix7068]

what anime is in the thumbnail?

[@Runo1923]

Un-Go is pretty good. I recommend everyone who loves mystery genre with fantastic elements. Its ED is a banger.

[@discutiicreative]

hello thx for the video can you tell me where can we watch these ? thank you again

[@whatthepick]

These were all good ;) hehe I saw them P Aoi Bungaku has a nice set of stories but no longer human is a personal fave and ANCHAN!

[@Dream_Omni]

I had forgotten that stuff about Rainbow. But to me what I remember is that show being about is brotherhood through thick and thin. I gotta give it a rewatch I guess lol

[@PotatoFullxd172]

whats the thumbnail :0

[@gideononu1876]

The only anime I'm interested in watching on this list is Rainbow, the premise gripped from the very first sentence that described it. Definitely watching, thanks.

[@WaistedCherry]

Ur intro CALLED ME OUTTTT

[@shegone7760]

Rainbow was rough, but well worth it. The only thing i saw on this list before watching the video

[@alyssinwilliams4570]

Familiar with Happy Sugar Life and Talentless Nana, but havn't actually watched yet. On my list though. I think id heard of Metropolis, all the rest were new for me

[@cassandra2646]

Dang it. Is Le Chevalier D'eon a mystery? Saw it on Animax and Red Garden decades ago but didn't bother watching it. Like the OST of Le Chevalier though

[@bigchop80]

I watched talentless nana & the ending left it open for so much. It felt like it could atleast got a couple more episodes.

[@hypno_sys]

happy sugar life is my fav anime bc its so chilling HOWEVER sato is a high school girl and shio was an elementary aged kid ALSO read the manga first, it does a better job showing the actual story while the anime tends to romanticize the relationship despite being a 15 year old and a 9 YEAR OLD. other than that its such a good series so def would recommend :))

[@elesissieghart]

I'm glad this video existed. I've been looking only for dark and disturbing shows

[@izumirestrictedaccount4080]

thumbnail anime name?

[@HylianGeekBoy]

It may be Un-go but IDK

[@Lezanch402]

@@HylianGeekBoyno fool they don’t even look alike

[@HylianGeekBoy]

@@Lezanch402 yeah but why call me fool? it was a simple mistake and I just added "I Don't Know"

[@LiptonPistol97]

Go to horny jail

[@hodaka_morishima960]

​@@HylianGeekBoybecause that sucker is einstein

[@yotaruvegeta]

1:58 Her name is Cossette.

[@bungiecoocoo]

Lol he said Cassette

[@redsoxfox]

Hmm, deng there looks like a good handful shows here that actually look not bad, thank you

[@ow_su]

Akame ga kill is another dark one that every anime fan has heard of.

[@Aha5653ch.]

I hope they add fnaf anime with bite of 83

[@yuitrigger]

Of course I found this video IN THE MIDDLE OF NIGHT!

[@leothecat8162]

Where is the scene from thumbnail?

[@pasa69ful]

Whats the name of the anime on the thumbnail?

[@Semi-Cyclops]

saw metropolis when i was young was amazing the only one i already watched from the list thanks

[@cptrevenant4088]

HSL i remember watching as a kid and going in i was just like "Oh this is gonna be a cute, happy fun time." Then as things progressed i realized that it was something normal people werent meant to watch

[@missbrown8205]

I havent heard anyone talk about red garden before. I enjoyed it.

[@spookay69]

Glad to find more emotion damage

[@Gostooo666]

ayo whats the choke thumbnail from?

[@Greatcelestialkaligo]

Can you do an in depth video on season 4 of danmachi?

[@stevengomez1284]

Cool list 😮. My honorable mention is Guilty Crown and corpse party.

[@katarinaclaes96]

I'll check out these Anime and give them a watch.🥺

[@TeresaTabitha]

le chevalier d’eon is partially based on the Real Life Chevalier D’Eon 91728-1810), a French Diplomat and Spy that lived as both a man and a woman. From Wiki Most of what is known about d'Éon's early life comes from a partly ghost-written autobiography, The Interests of the Chevalier d'Éon de Beaumont and Bram Stoker's essay on the Chevalier in his 1910 book Famous Impostors. (Yes the same Bram Stoker that wrote Dracula). A Historical person that many today would consider to be under the trans umbrella term.

[@PrimarisUltramarine]

I love Un-Go, it has an awesome ending song

[@R3dTr0]

I feel like Made in Abyss Def should have had a spot secured on this list

[@Jean112_1]

In the thumbnail what the title?

[@ghostslime1196]

Well done, I have not seen or heard of a few, happy sugar life was hilarious btw, talentless Nana was kinda dumb, French names turn me off, metropolis was my intro anime

[@zyreex169]

Which anime is shown on the thumbnail???

[@zackariahgill1263]

dude what the fuck was that intro 😂. i mean ik it's some dark shit but don't do me like out the gate 😂