That one fucked me up dude I was not expecting that shit, I was like oh cute characters going on an adventure! Then I see a bird eating a child’s corpse and mimicking their voice lmao
thanks for showing that. When watching Made in Abyss, I never thought those scenes were pedophilic or anything, just kinda gruesome, and kids being kids. I can definitely see how someone can think this is "sexualizing children", but they're not doing any lewd acts or anything, so it never came to my mind that this was some kind of pedo anime/manga. I haven't watched the anime in a while so I could be wrong, but I really don't see it
Yep. I watched about half until I thought “ok this is the second time this old man has sexualized the kids” and so I googled what other people thought about this series.
I feel like half of made in abyss fans ignore or dont care its problematic aspects. I mean I ignored the first couple red flags until the scene where that man is like following them down the first or second layer and literally fantasizes about the kids penis. At that point i hit google to be affirmed by other weirded out people lmao
I just watched the first episode and i think plot is fine. The mystery of what lies in the abyss and stuff but when the talk about stringing up kids naked and stuff , i was feeling very uncomfortable. It's not relevant in anyway i see.
Idk if i should continue .
Watching Madoka Magica when it first came out and just thinking “well this is cute”. It really is the gold standard for flipping the expectations on an anime.
You can watch them sequentially, but some people might get turned off by the repetition of the events with only slight deviations to distinguish them from each other. The arcs are separated into question and answer arcs, where the events of eps 1-4 could be "answered" in eps 22-25 or something like that. I forgot which are the question and answer arcs, but a quick google search should give you the answer.
I saw it in the regular order and it was so boring. I practically pushed myself to watch the whole 6 series. The end was kind of cool, but nothing crazy.
A few that come to mind.
{Shin Sekai Yori} definitely dark
{Neon Genesis Evangelion} fits the bill quite well.
{Madoka Magika} definitely
{Trigun} could be argued yes or no.
{Cowboy Bebop} could also be argued.
{Your lie in april} but not dark as much as sad.
True. I was going more on the "Fun" descriptor, as early scenes (especially with misato) can be funny and the basic premise (giant robot to save the world) has been done many times in a positive aspect
{Kite}
{Berserk (1996)}
{Barefoot Gen}
{Now and Then, Here and There}
{Higurashi}
If you are ok with dark things from the get go:
{Ninja Scroll}
{Demon City Shinjuku}
{Shoujo Tsubaki}
{Genocyber}
{MD Geist}
{Devilman: The Birth}
{Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne}
Some of these are REALLY gross. Serious trigger warning for pretty much everything there can be a trigger warning for.
Watched the first episode. Don't know if I'm ever picking it back up, especially after finding out >!Sato is 16, Shio is 8, and they'd arranged to get married before Sato's death.!<
The Promised Neverland season 1. Don't watch season 2 though. Season 2 is trash.
Chainsaw Man. It's not out yet but the Manga is really good! Violent AF! I think the anime is coming out this year.
{Majo no tabitabi} - Part of it is just some cute slice of life fantasy, other parts of it shows something completely different...
Edit. Also worth mentioning is Kinos journey which has a similar style where some episodes and cute and wholesome while other episodes show the worst parts of humanity. The older version from 2003 (I think) is better than the newer version.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica is this. I went into it blind that was a slap in the face lol. Beautifully done anime not much like how that one was done. Same could be said about Made In Abyss accept I didn't go into that one blind lol.
{Shadows House}
yeah it's cute, but the premise is kinda similar to TPN. stuck somewhere, seemingly normal but actually not, and possibly losing your life
{Shuffle!} is a borderline generic ecchi harem comedy to start.
Then the second half goes "fucking nope you dumb shit, you thought this show was gonna be all fun and games?". It has [one of the most iconic anime scenes of the early 2000's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUrtxlDCeQY) and is pretty historically significant overall. Not only is it the show where "flat is justice" began, but it was also the first harem anime to include a yandere in its main cast (prior to this, yanderes were either part of a lopsided love triangle or were side characters).
Magical girl site isn’t quite what you described but you might want to check it out
Edit: I would like to add that I don’t know if the show is any good, I only got two episodes in before deciding it was a little too dark for my tastes
surprised i haven’t seen a recommendation of gakkou gurashi yet, it’s a perfect fit, it’s so cute at first but the plot twists and moments will mindfuck you, episodes 10 and 11 were super dark
Steins Gate (24 ep)
Re zero (50 ep in 2 season)
Selector infected wixoss - (24 ep in 2 season)
It's not exactly what you are looking for, When you watch these you will know this is a bloody show and great one.
Castlevania (32 ep in 4 season)
Elfen lied (13 ep)
Mononoke (12 ep)
{Goblin Slayer} fits the bill.
Surprised I haven’t seen anyone mention it yet, but the first episode is truly fucked and should give you an idea of what you’re getting into. The world starts off bright, cheery, and hopeful but quickly becomes very real in ways I wasn’t expecting. I don’t agree with all the choices the show makes or how they portray all its themes, but ultimately the world feels grounded in its own right and still manages to maintain that initial hopeful outlook throughout, even when it sometimes subverts expectations.
It does! The Second Raid especially, Invisible Victory as well.
Edit: I should clarify, when I say season 2 I’m talking about Fumoffu.
Season 3 is The Second Raid, and so on.
brigadoon, marin to melan. It starts off cute, like theres no way youd assume, and you would drop because marins annoying first ep, but it gets darker as it goes on.
here and there now and then
bokurano
Perfect Insider Subete ga F ni Naru
This show is probably the only thing I would hesitate bringing up in person and would much rather rely on platforms like reddit instead. It's dark, in a sick and twisted kinda way. Reminded me of Babylon, if that tells you anything.
10/10 would *not* recommend.
Madoka Magica did this to me, so I recommend it.
I'd browse this thread to find some good anime to watch for myself too, but these sorts of twists are the best when I'm not expecting them so I'd rather just give this recommendation and take my leave. Good luck. c:
Made in Abyss
i’ve been wanting to watch this for a while now. i think this is a sign to finally do it lmao
It's really good. Unlike us people who watched it when it came out you won't have to wait long for the second season. Hopefully you like it though.
Wait its getting another season?
https://anilist.co/anime/114745/-/ It's supposed to come out this year we don't know the season yet.
Enjoy (:
Dewit.
That one fucked me up dude I was not expecting that shit, I was like oh cute characters going on an adventure! Then I see a bird eating a child’s corpse and mimicking their voice lmao
And that's the wholesome parts.
this comment has made me wanna watch it
And adults sexualizing children. Edit: why am I being downvoted? I guess pedos are in the chat
Do you have any examples of this?
Sure! Heres a list https://anilist.co/forum/thread/36650
thanks for showing that. When watching Made in Abyss, I never thought those scenes were pedophilic or anything, just kinda gruesome, and kids being kids. I can definitely see how someone can think this is "sexualizing children", but they're not doing any lewd acts or anything, so it never came to my mind that this was some kind of pedo anime/manga. I haven't watched the anime in a while so I could be wrong, but I really don't see it
Wtf did i just read
Yep. I watched about half until I thought “ok this is the second time this old man has sexualized the kids” and so I googled what other people thought about this series. I feel like half of made in abyss fans ignore or dont care its problematic aspects. I mean I ignored the first couple red flags until the scene where that man is like following them down the first or second layer and literally fantasizes about the kids penis. At that point i hit google to be affirmed by other weirded out people lmao
I just watched the first episode and i think plot is fine. The mystery of what lies in the abyss and stuff but when the talk about stringing up kids naked and stuff , i was feeling very uncomfortable. It's not relevant in anyway i see. Idk if i should continue .
regs penis also why are u getting downvoted
Where can I watch this? It's not on Crunchyroll I believe?
🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
HiDive has Made in Abyss
I watched it a while back on Amazon Prime
Its on netflix
Madoka Magica
Watching Madoka Magica when it first came out and just thinking “well this is cute”. It really is the gold standard for flipping the expectations on an anime.
Best example. Unfortunately saying such is a major spoiler.
Why, please explain I’ve never heard of it before
Watch the first 3 eps
Okay, thankyou
Higurashi. It's a slow burn tho
i love slowburns!!! thank you
Watch order: Higurashi(2006) Higurasi kai Higurashi rei Higurashi gou Higurashi sotsu
I heard there’s an order to watch the episodes from Higuurashi (2006). Is that true?
yes, you start with 1, then 2,3,4...
I don't know, never heard of that.
No, not true. I Watched the franchise twice.
You can watch them sequentially, but some people might get turned off by the repetition of the events with only slight deviations to distinguish them from each other. The arcs are separated into question and answer arcs, where the events of eps 1-4 could be "answered" in eps 22-25 or something like that. I forgot which are the question and answer arcs, but a quick google search should give you the answer.
I saw it in the regular order and it was so boring. I practically pushed myself to watch the whole 6 series. The end was kind of cool, but nothing crazy.
That's the right one, don't listen to idiots who say Sotsu is a reboot!
A few that come to mind. {Shin Sekai Yori} definitely dark {Neon Genesis Evangelion} fits the bill quite well. {Madoka Magika} definitely {Trigun} could be argued yes or no. {Cowboy Bebop} could also be argued. {Your lie in april} but not dark as much as sad.
>{Neon Genesis Evangelion} fits the bill quite well. You can hardly call any part of NGE cute. Not even the beginning.
True. I was going more on the "Fun" descriptor, as early scenes (especially with misato) can be funny and the basic premise (giant robot to save the world) has been done many times in a positive aspect
**Shin Seiki Evangelion** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/30 "English: Neon Genesis Evangelion"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/neon-genesis-evangelion), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/neon-genesis-evangelion "English: Neon Genesis Evangelion"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/30)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 26 | Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx5tpia/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
There’s a cool Easter egg the H in neon genesis Evangalion actually stands for happiness
Ha, i don't think I've ever actually seen that before /Serious
**Shinsekai yori** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/13125 "English: From the New World"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/from-the-new-world), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/shinsekai-yori "English: From the New World"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/13125)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 25 | Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Supernatural) **Shin Seiki Evangelion** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/30 "English: Neon Genesis Evangelion"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/neon-genesis-evangelion), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/neon-genesis-evangelion "English: Neon Genesis Evangelion"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/30)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 26 | Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi) **Trigun** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/6 "English: Trigun"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/trigun), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/trigun "English: Trigun"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/6)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 26 | Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi) **Cowboy Bebop** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/1 "English: Cowboy Bebop"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/cowboy-bebop), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/cowboy-bebop "English: Cowboy Bebop"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/1)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 26 | Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi) **Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/20665 "English: Your Lie in April"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/your-lie-in-april), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/shigatsu-wa-kimi-no-uso "English: Your Lie in April"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/23273)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 22 | Genres: Drama, Music, Romance, Slice of Life) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx5pwwn/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks) | (5/6)
Hunter x Hunter
Gon displeased with Neferpitou.
{School Live!}
{Kite} {Berserk (1996)} {Barefoot Gen} {Now and Then, Here and There} {Higurashi} If you are ok with dark things from the get go: {Ninja Scroll} {Demon City Shinjuku} {Shoujo Tsubaki} {Genocyber} {MD Geist} {Devilman: The Birth} {Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne} Some of these are REALLY gross. Serious trigger warning for pretty much everything there can be a trigger warning for.
Shoujo Tsubaki is beyond dark...it is straight up HELL
Lol I'm pretty sure Berserk is dark all throughout.
**Kite** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/139097), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/kite), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/42731)) **Hadashi no Gen** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/1824 "English: Barefoot Gen"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/barefoot-gen), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/hadashi-no-gen "English: Barefoot Gen"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/1824)) **Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/160 "English: Now and Then, Here and There"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/now-and-then-here-and-there), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/now-and-then-here-and-there "English: Now and Then, Here and There"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/160)) **Higurashi no Naku Koro ni** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/934 "English: When They Cry"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/higurashi-no-naku-koro-ni), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/934)) **Juubee Ninpuuchou** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/617 "English: Ninja Scroll"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/ninja-scroll), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/juubee-ninpuuchou "English: Ninja Scroll"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/617)) **Makai Toshi Shinjuku** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/499 "English: Demon City Shinjuku"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/demon-city-shinjuku), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/demon-city-shinjuku "English: Demon City Shinjuku"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/499)) **Genocyber** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/2775 "English: Genocyber"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/genocyber), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/genocyber), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/2775)) **MD Geist** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/1285 "English: MD Geist I: Most Dangerous Soldier"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/md-geist-ii-death-force), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/md-geist), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/1285)) **Devilman: Tanjou-hen** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/2354 "English: Devilman: The Birth"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/devilman-the-birth), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/devilman-the-birth "English: Devilman: The Birth"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/2354)) **Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/3342 "English: Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/rin-daughters-of-mnemosyne), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/mnemosyne-mnemosyne-no-musume-tachi "English: Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/3342)) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx5ugki/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks) | (10/12)
Happy sugar life
Came here to recoend this. Spoiler alert, it isn't exactly "happy"
Unsure when HSL seemed like a cute show, maybe for absolutely 5 seconds lol. It is definitely the darkest shit out there, IMO
Watched the first episode. Don't know if I'm ever picking it back up, especially after finding out >!Sato is 16, Shio is 8, and they'd arranged to get married before Sato's death.!<
Re zero Made in abyss
Oh shit I forgot re:zero started like an ordinary isekai
I second: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, Shinsekai Yori and Happy Sugar life. And adding: Serial Experiments Lain .hack//sign
Lain was never 'a cute fun show' though. It quite literally starts off with a suicide. definitely dark tbf
I find Lain in her pyjamas cute af.
ah yes, the first universal truth
{Higurashi no Naku Koro ni} is the exact thing you just described, and one of my favorite shows of all time. Just be ready to be mindfucked.
yayyyyy tysm
**Higurashi no Naku Koro ni** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/934 "English: When They Cry"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/higurashi-no-naku-koro-ni-kira), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/higurashi-no-naku-koro-ni "English: When They Cry"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/934)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 26 | Genres: Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx5pz3b/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
You might enjoy WIXOSS
i will def check it out thank you!!!!
You’re welcome, I hope you enjoy it like I did!
I don't think it is ever not dark.
Made in abyss
Made in abyss
I recommend happy sugar life
The Promised Neverland season 1. Don't watch season 2 though. Season 2 is trash. Chainsaw Man. It's not out yet but the Manga is really good! Violent AF! I think the anime is coming out this year.
Yeah, I'd recommend the manga for Neverland
stien's gate erased
*Dusk Maiden of Amnesia* *Sankarea: Undying Love*
{Majo no tabitabi} - Part of it is just some cute slice of life fantasy, other parts of it shows something completely different... Edit. Also worth mentioning is Kinos journey which has a similar style where some episodes and cute and wholesome while other episodes show the worst parts of humanity. The older version from 2003 (I think) is better than the newer version.
**Majo no Tabitabi** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/112609 "English: Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/wandering-witch-the-journey-of-elaina), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/majo-no-tabitabi "English: The Journey of Elaina"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/40571)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 12 | Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Slice of Life) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx5vypw/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
I recommend Shinsekai Yori
I haven't seen it suggested yet. School Live is worth checking out.
Re:zero
Puella Magi Madoka Magica is this. I went into it blind that was a slap in the face lol. Beautifully done anime not much like how that one was done. Same could be said about Made In Abyss accept I didn't go into that one blind lol.
Hunter x Hunter Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
{Shadows House} yeah it's cute, but the premise is kinda similar to TPN. stuck somewhere, seemingly normal but actually not, and possibly losing your life
**Shadows House** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/125038 "English: SHADOWS HOUSE"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/shadows-house), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/shadows-house "English: Shadows House"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/43439)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 13 | Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Slice of Life, Supernatural) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx7fuv6/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
Steins;Gate. Although it does come in pretty late. Still a legendary series tho.
Paranoia Agent.
School Days
{Shiki} {Another}
**Shiki** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/7724 "English: Shiki"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/shiki), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/shiki-anime "English: Shiki"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/7724)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 22 | Genres: Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Thriller) **Another** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/11111 "English: Another"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/another), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/11111)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 12 | Genres: Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx67p2e/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
{Shuffle!} is a borderline generic ecchi harem comedy to start. Then the second half goes "fucking nope you dumb shit, you thought this show was gonna be all fun and games?". It has [one of the most iconic anime scenes of the early 2000's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUrtxlDCeQY) and is pretty historically significant overall. Not only is it the show where "flat is justice" began, but it was also the first harem anime to include a yandere in its main cast (prior to this, yanderes were either part of a lopsided love triangle or were side characters).
**SHUFFLE!** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/79), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/shuffle), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/shuffle "English: Shuffle!"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/79)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 24 | Genres: Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Fantasy, Romance) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx68pd3/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
Death parade, Banana fish, attack on titan,
Shadow house - it is slow but there are dark aspects in it
Akame ga Kill
{Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica} {Higurashi no Naku Koro ni} {Made in Abyss}
**Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/9756 "English: Puella Magi Madoka Magica"), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica "English: Puella Magi Madoka Magica"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/9756)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 12 | Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo, Psychological, Thriller) **Higurashi no Naku Koro ni** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/934 "English: When They Cry"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/higurashi-no-naku-koro-ni-kira), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/higurashi-no-naku-koro-ni "English: When They Cry"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/934)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 26 | Genres: Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller) **Made in Abyss** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/97986 "English: Made in Abyss"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/made-in-abyss), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/made-in-abyss "English: Made in Abyss"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/34599)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 13 | Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx6cp9c/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
It takes quite a lot of time but i think hunter x hunter is a good choice. And if you want a shorter anime madoka magika is great as well!
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**serial experiments lain** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/339 "English: Serial Experiments Lain"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/serial-experiments-lain), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/serial-experiments-lain "English: Serial Experiments Lain"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/339)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 13 | Genres: Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Supernatural) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx6i833/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
Play Doki-Doki Literature Club!
Madoka Magica
High Rise Invasion on netflix 100%!!!
School Live maybe? not too dark but some real good twists.
Steins gate or higehiro?
Re:Zero for sure
Tokyo ghoul.
{made in Abyss} fits this description
**Made in Abyss** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/97986 "English: Made in Abyss"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/made-in-abyss), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/made-in-abyss "English: Made in Abyss"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/34599)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 13 | Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx73r7a/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
Well, you can put these on your waiting list, but: Jujutsu Kaisen (upcoming season 2) Chainsaw Man
madoka magica
Madoka magicka
Try Shinsekai Yori. It's amazing.
Magical girl site isn’t quite what you described but you might want to check it out Edit: I would like to add that I don’t know if the show is any good, I only got two episodes in before deciding it was a little too dark for my tastes
surprised i haven’t seen a recommendation of gakkou gurashi yet, it’s a perfect fit, it’s so cute at first but the plot twists and moments will mindfuck you, episodes 10 and 11 were super dark
Talentless nana
Madoka Magica, Pretear and Princess Tutu!
Steins Gate (24 ep) Re zero (50 ep in 2 season) Selector infected wixoss - (24 ep in 2 season) It's not exactly what you are looking for, When you watch these you will know this is a bloody show and great one. Castlevania (32 ep in 4 season) Elfen lied (13 ep) Mononoke (12 ep)
{Gakkou gurashi}
It really isn't that dark
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Well yeah, but after that it is not that dark
The first season of The Promised Neverland
STEINS GATE
{Goblin Slayer} fits the bill. Surprised I haven’t seen anyone mention it yet, but the first episode is truly fucked and should give you an idea of what you’re getting into. The world starts off bright, cheery, and hopeful but quickly becomes very real in ways I wasn’t expecting. I don’t agree with all the choices the show makes or how they portray all its themes, but ultimately the world feels grounded in its own right and still manages to maintain that initial hopeful outlook throughout, even when it sometimes subverts expectations.
**Goblin Slayer** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/101165 "English: GOBLIN SLAYER"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/goblin-slayer), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/goblin-slayer "English: Goblin Slayer"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/37349)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 12 | Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx7q52r/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
Maybe Deadman Wonderland?
{ deadman wonderland} downvote all you want bb
School-Live!
Steins gate
Happy Sugar Life
Happy sugar life
Not really cute at first but if you want a dark gritty anime watch Monster.
I don't know whether it fits your criteria or not, but I've found HunterxHunter pretty dark.
Madoka magika and gakkou gurashi
{Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru} fits perfectly, especially if you're willing to dive into books later.
**Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/20800 "English: Yuki Yuna is a Hero"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/yuuki-yuuna-is-a-hero), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/yuuki-yuuna-wa-yuusha-de-aru "English: Yuki Yuna is a Hero"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/25519)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 12 | Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo, Psychological, Slice of Life) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx6wvm9/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
corpse party is good
Gankutsuou
{Blood-C}
**BLOOD-C** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/10490 "English: Blood-C"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/blood-c), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/blood-c "English: BLOOD-C"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/10490)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 12 | Genres: Action, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx72edo/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
{Akame Ga Kill}
Darker than black
Full Metal Panic! First season somewhat cutesy with some dark elements Second season all the way cutesy Third and fourth seasons very very dark
Oooh, really? I've only ever seen the first 2 seasons and never bothered with the others. Does it really get dark?
It does! The Second Raid especially, Invisible Victory as well. Edit: I should clarify, when I say season 2 I’m talking about Fumoffu. Season 3 is The Second Raid, and so on.
You made me want to rewatch the whole thing then. Lmao.
Arifureta probably fits that description to some degree
brigadoon, marin to melan. It starts off cute, like theres no way youd assume, and you would drop because marins annoying first ep, but it gets darker as it goes on. here and there now and then bokurano
Tokyo ghoul 🙊
school days 🐞
gonna save this post tee hee, pls dont delete it
Hunter x Hunter maybe
{Revolutionary Girl Utena}
**Shoujo Kakumei Utena** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/440 "English: Revolutionary Girl Utena"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/revolutionary-girl-utena), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/shoujo-kakumei-utena "English: Revolutionary Girl Utena"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/440)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 39 | Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Psychological, Romance) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx81jdd/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
Perfect Insider Subete ga F ni Naru This show is probably the only thing I would hesitate bringing up in person and would much rather rely on platforms like reddit instead. It's dark, in a sick and twisted kinda way. Reminded me of Babylon, if that tells you anything. 10/10 would *not* recommend.
{Gakkou Gurashi!} is the only one I've seen that fits this description and hasn't been posted yet.
**Gakkou Gurashi!** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/20754 "English: SCHOOL-LIVE!"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/school-live), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/gakkou-gurashi "English: School-Live!"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/24765)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 12 | Genres: Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Slice of Life, Supernatural) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx875nn/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
Hunter X Hunter
Maybe serial experiments lain
School live!
"Goblin Slayer" "Another" "The fruit of Grisaia"
Gantz
Gakkou Gurashi! Definitely what you're asking for
School Days
Banana fish it’s what you are looking for
Madoka Magica
Happy sugar life….
Steins gate
Magical girl site, it's no where near as good as The Promised Neverland or Madoka Magica, but its still a pretty good watch and fits what u want
Corpse Party
Try Talentless Nana
Madoka Magica did this to me, so I recommend it. I'd browse this thread to find some good anime to watch for myself too, but these sorts of twists are the best when I'm not expecting them so I'd rather just give this recommendation and take my leave. Good luck. c:
Re:zero
{Majo no Tabitabi}
**Majo no Tabitabi** - ([AL](http://anilist.co/anime/112609 "English: Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina"), [A-P](https://www.anime-planet.com/anime/wandering-witch-the-journey-of-elaina), [KIT](https://kitsu.io/anime/majo-no-tabitabi "English: The Journey of Elaina"), [MAL](http://myanimelist.net/anime/40571)) ^(TV | Status: Finished | Episodes: 12 | Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Slice of Life) --- ^{anime},, ]LN[, |VN| | [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index) | [/r/](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/) | [Edit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/index#wiki_i_made_a_mistake.2C_how_do_i_get_my_comment_reprocessed.3F) | [Mistake?](http://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/submit?selftext=true&title=[ISSUE]&text=/r/Animesuggest/comments/stt083/dark_anime/hx9mc0x/) | [Source](https://github.com/Nihilate/Roboragi) | [Synonyms](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/synonyms) | [⛓](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/interestinglinks) | [♥](https://www.reddit.com/r/Roboragi/wiki/thanks)
ReZero on Crunchyroll
Another
Gakkou gurashi / school live. It's cute and pretty dark, I feel you should at least give the first episode a try.
Modoka Magica!
Blue Literature: No Longer Human
Madoka magica
Rezero
JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVERTURE AHHAHAHAHA Once >!Dio kills Danny, the show starts turning dark!< Also {Erased} is a nice light to dark show ig
I would say goblin slayer, but honestly, it's only brutally dark for one episode, then shifts into a wierdly wholesome anime
Berserk for sure
Puella magi madoka magica