The story involves a boy and a tiger which is visible to only Atsushi Nakajima. His orphanage has been troubled by a supernatural tiger for a few weeks now, but he appears to be the only one who isn’t conscious of it. The 18-year-old is unexpectedly expelled from the orphanage and was left without any food to feed, shelter, and to wander on the streets after being accused of being responsible for the unusual happenings.
Atsushi saves an odd guy named Osamu Dazai from sinking when he is famished on a riverside. The very same tiger that was scaring the boy has become the subject of an investigation by Dazai, a quirky suicidal fanatic, and paranormal investigator. They overcome the challenge with Dazai’s associate Doppo Kunikida, but the answer puts Atsushi in a difficult situation. As a number of strange occurrences occur, Atsushi is forced to be a member of their team of mysterious coworkers who specialize in investigating paranormal situations that the authorities are unable to manage.
The anime takes after the manga and has a total of 12 episodes, with a runtime of 23 minutes per episode. The anime which was released in 2016, is still liked well. It is known for its action and comedy. The anime is a complete package of comedy, action, mystery, and supernatural elements. The anime is accessible on multiple platforms like Crunchyroll and Funimation.
1. Noragami
The anime tells the story of a struggle of God, who is trying hard to get huge worshippers. The policy which Yato has adopted is by helping those in need personally, by making a physical appearance. If you find yourself absolutely helpless in a situation, a number in red paint will appear on a nearby surface. All you have to do is, dial the number and God Yato will appear to help you out. He is popularly known as the “delivery God”. He charges a very less amount only five yen, as he is still struggling. His assistant becomes tired of him and left. This made his struggling condition even worse.
His life however takes a major plot twist as he is saved by a girl in a fatal accident, who takes all the damage on herself. Hiyori Iki gets injured severely, but recuperates. However, her soul now leaves her body randomly, which has added difficulty to her lifestyle. She urges Yato to return to her normal self. He argues, however, that it is not possible without a help. Hiyori agrees to help him find a partner.
Hence their journey together begins as they start becoming friends. The anime presents us with a plot full of action and fantasy. Following after a manga, the television adaptation has aired a total of 12 episodes, with a runtime of 24 minutes each. The episodes are streaming on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Netflix.
2. Baccano!
The anime follows multiple adventures which will get the viewers hooked up. The fiction based plot is a – Flying Pussyfoot, a mythical intercontinental train that would leave a bloody path across the nation, is beginning its storied voyage in Chicago at the start of the the1930s. The aspiring scientist Szilard and his reluctant assistant Ennis are searching for lost containers of the everlasting elixir simultaneously in New York. Additionally, a conflict with mafia organizations is escalating. Alchemists on a panel of the Advena Avis in 1711 are set to discover the cost of an immortal lifestyle.
Baccano! is inspired by the acclaimed light novels that bear the same title and chronicles. The anime consists of a series of happenings that at first glance appear to be unconnected, both in the sense of time and space, but rather are actually a component of a much larger narrative involving alchemy experiments, life, and the secret to everlasting living. The good-hearted would-be robbers Isaac and Miria link different people—each of whom each has their own covert goals and objectives—and combine these occurrences, forging ties that will last a lifetime and have an impact on anyone and everyone affected.
The anime as said follows after a light novel. The television adaptation was aired in 2007 and has broadcasted a total of 13 episodes. The bingeable series with a runtime of 24 minutes per episode is liked by the fans. The anime is rich in action. The plot is also rich in humor` and filled with adventure. The fictional elements and the characters of the anime altogether make it more interesting and binge-able.
3. Tokyo Ghoul
The anime Tokyo Ghoul is rich in gore and has all supernatural elements. The anime presents us with actions and surprising twists. Tokyo is facing a siege from a horrific danger: human-eating creatures called- “ghouls” who are like people in appearance, and easy along with the human population. When all is in mess- Ken Kaneki, a cautious freshman, hides his head in his textbooks and pay no attention to the headlines of the fast-growing catastrophe. Rize Kamishiro, a pretty woman, approaches him and asks him out nicely for a dinner, coming out of his seclusion.
Kaneki learns she isn’t as caring as she initially appeared and that she has been cheating on him while giving company to Rize back. He later recovers in a clinic after a devastating battle and learns that his life was preserved by having the now-dead Rize’s parts transplanted into his own system.
Kaneki changes into a supernatural creature as his body starts to disfigure and change in an ugly way. Kaneki holds onto his compassion as he sets out on his fresh terrifying quest amid the developing brutal war between current societal new monsters and the federal officers who seek them.
The anime was released back in 2014. It has a total of 12 episodes. Each episode has a runtime of 24 minutes. The television adaptation takes after the manga. It is accessible on various platforms like Crunchyroll, Funimation, Shadid, and Netflix.
4. Darker than Black
This mysterious anime gets us hooked up through its surprisingly different storyline. The anime leaves us in awe through its different and mindblowing incidents and characters of vibrant personalities. Ten years have passed since two gates opened up at different locations- Heaven’s Gate in South America and Hell’s Gate in Japan. The opening covered the well known dark sky with an ominous skyline. These Gates are places where the fundamental rules of science are disregarded for unexplained reasons. Contractors, who are given extraordinary talents in return for their humanity, first appeared with the emergence of the Gates.
Misaki Kirihara-Section 4 Chief finds herself in conflicts with a notorious Contractor known only by the pseudonym Hei in the modern Japanese city bordering Hell’s Gate. Hei, also known as “Black Reaper” in the underworld, works with his colleagues to complete assignments for the shadowy and brutal Syndicate at the same time progressively revealing the sinister truth behind a conspiracy that presents a danger to Contractors’ entire future. A sci-fi story by Tensai Okamura takes the guise of a subtly revealed investigation of a conflict wherein the moral principles and fairness has little or no bearing—a conflict that is only fought in secret.
The anime was released back in 2007 but is still recalled owing to its mysterious plot. The characters are designed in a way they feel lifelike. The original television series has an impressive plot and excellent scenes comprising of fiction, drama, action, and Mystery. The concept of gates is something that is liked. The duration per episode is 24 minutes.
5. BLAST NO TEMPEST
The anime’s mindblowing story will give you a chill down the spine. The anime is filled with multiple plot twists which will get you all hooked up. The story goes around a typical adolescent named Shino Takigawa who is covertly seeing the younger sister of his best mate Mahiro. Although when his lover Aika inexplicably passes away, Mahiro vanishes with a promise to track out the killer and charge them for killing his cherished sister. Yoshino goes about his daily business and hasn’t heard from his best friend Mahiro in a month. During this time, he encounters a weird female who threatens to shoot him. Surprisingly, his best buddy appears just in enough time to defend him.
Yoshino discovers the truth of the “Tree of Exodus” and also that Mahiro has engaged the aid of a witch by the title of Hakaze Kusaribe to identify Aika’s murderer. Despite the looming danger to the globe, the witch’s brother has an irrational will to exploit its magic. Nevertheless, Yoshino and Mahiro must now assist Hakaze in saving the planet as they get closer and closer to the reality of what really happened to Aika because she has been exiled to a barren shore.
The television series which aired in 2013 follows a manga of a similar name. The anime involves romance and passionate lovers. The storyline also presents us with intense action scenes and a mysterious plot. Throughout the episodes, one wonders what will follow next. The anime has a total of 24 episodes with a runtime of 24 minutes each. For those who are interested to watch, the anime is accessible on the streaming platform- Crunchyroll.
6. Karneval
The anime follows the events which happen in the life of a young boy, who set out on a quest to find his lost friend. However, his journey becomes more interesting and goes through a lot of ups and downs as he meets a stranger girl and gets enticed by her.
The meeting becomes a life turning event for her. A teenage boy named Nai is captured by a lovely woman while looking for his dear friend. The only thing that rivals the beauty of the woman is her hunger for human flesh. A cunning burglar named Gareki is currently plundering her opulent mansion. Gareki decides to assist Nai in fleeing after causing a commotion but despite the chaos, they are found when the woman returns. The guys run away as she morphs into a scary creature.
When they are on their run from the woman, Nai and Gareki are discovered by “Circus,” a state security organization that tackles with crimes that are simply too complex for the cops to manage and defends citizens from “varuga”—horrific creatures that feed on human flesh. Nai and Gareki make the decision to enter the organization- Circus in the hopes that it will help them find their lost comrade. As they begin their dangerous journey, they interact with many dangerous creatures known as Varuga. Their expedition gets enhanced when they further discover about the dangerous and evil truths about the underworld organizations- Kafka
The anime is full of secrets and plot twists. The characters are bold and engaging. The fiction world involves a lot of action and drama. It will keep you engaged through its excellent mysterious storyline. The feeling of what follows next stays there constantly throughout the episodes and this is what makes the anime more interesting. The anime follows a manga series. The television adaptation aired in 2013 and is still acknowledged owing to its strong plot and message. The series consists of a total of 13 episodes with a runtime of 24 minutes per episode. The anime can be found on Funimation if you are eager to watch it.
7. Banana Fish
The anime depicts the story of a boy whose life goes from being homeless to the grandson of a mafia. Further twists follow in the anime series as he begins to explore more and more. Fugitive Aslan Jade Callenreese, also referred to as Ash Lynx, was rescued from the streets of New York City and adopted by Dino Golzine, the notorious mafia boss. Ash, who has now turned 17 and has become the leader of his very own group, starts looking into the enigmatic “Banana Fish”. From the moment his elder brother Griffin has been mumbling those two words since he got home from the Iraq War. Unfortunately, his investigations are hampered when Dino dispatches his men in search of Ash in a hidden club.
The Japanese photographer Shunichi Ibe and his helper Eiji Okumura, who are covering American violent gangs, are introduced to Ash by his acquaintance Skip at the pub. Shorter Wong, one of Ash’s buddies, comes to alert him of Dino by interrupting their discussion. It has fallen upon Ash now to figure out a way to defend his pals and also to keep up with his investigation about Banana Fish. He is burdened with these tasks simultaneously. The only barrier which he is facing is the constant chaos imposed by his mafia background.
The anime sure follows a violent track and one will see lots of street fights too. The anime follows the use of harsh tones. The anime is filled with action and loads of drama. It also has a mysterious plot and a lot of hurdles to overcome. The anime is a fit for those who love watching violence and gore content. The anime takes after the manga. The television adaptation has a total of 24 episodes with a runtime of 22 minutes each.
8. Durarara!!
The anime narrates the many legends present in an urban town. Amongst these folklores, one emerges as a prominent one, which makes an influence. One urban myth shines out against the rest prevalent bizarre stories and cautions of unidentified groups and hazardous residents in the modern city of Tokyo’s downtown Ikebukuro district. It goes about the presence of a headless “Black Rider” who is allegedly spotted riding a jet-black motorbike covering all the downtown streets.
An old friend’s proposal to come to Tokyo persuades Mikado Ryuugamine to do so. He has always desired the exhilaration of urban life. On his debut day in the town, the Black Rider appears that he has already had his request fulfilled. However, as paranormal activities start to take place, regular people like him and Ikebukuro’s most vibrant residents become involved in the chaos that is erupting in their town.
The anime presents us with a very strong plot comprising of folklores and legends. The scary, old mysterious legends add more suspense and thrill to the series. Following after a light novel, the television series adaptation has broadcasted a total of 24 episodes, with a runtime of 24 minutes. The anime is a fit for all, and an absolute worthy to watch. It is accessible on Funimation and Netflix.