The recently released season of Stranger Things has captured all the attention. Everyone is binge watching the science-fiction series. The Netflix series has been the talk everywhere. But what makes it so interesting and captivating? Well, the show casts a bunch of teenagers who go on exploring the threats of a creature, residing in a dark realm.
What makes the show even more interesting is the unity and teamwork. The kids meet a new girl called as El, or Eleven, who possesses supernatural abilities. She opened the gate to the other dimension and let the wicked monster to invade the planet. However, using her ultimate powers, she has now closed the door, but this doesn’t stop the threat.
The show is rich in gore content. It horror scenes are noteworthy. Scaring enough to give you chills. Not only this, the group itself through normal conversations, presents effortless comedy. The tuning between different groups and the string fight they put to rescue a friend steals everyone’s heart.
The show is very popular, particularly amongst teens. The show cast parents as well, hence attracting the attention of all age groups. The show has presented us with mind blowing plot twist. The show has been airing since 2017 and the final season is yet to be released. If you got hooked by Stranger Things and are looking for something similar in anime, then the list below will definitely help you out.
1. ESCAPED
Stuck in different time zones- the anime presents extreme drama through its mindblowing adventure. The character Satoru Fujinuma discovers himself in a completely different place and time. He is transported back just before a disaster happens as catastrophe is poised to happen. The disconnected 29-year-old comic creator has utilized the potent yet enigmatic occurrence he refers to as “Revival” to rescue numerous lives. The adventures which he follows are portrayed brilliantly.
There are numerous plot-twist. Like, when he is falsely charged with killing somebody dear to him, Satoru is transported back in time once more. However, this time was not like before. He was in a different sphere. this time it was 1988, which is 18 years earlier. He begins to unravel the possible mystery behind and He soon comes to the conclusion that the crime may be related to the kidnapping and death of Kayo Hinazuki, a lone and strange neighbor, that occurred long back when he was a mere young boy. He has the opportunity to put things right now. Boku Dake ga Inai Machi takes Satoru on his quest to learn the facts of what happened 18 years ago and save his friend’s life while defending the people he loves in the current.
The anime has a total of 16 episodes. All the episodes are rich in adventure and thrill. The anime is considered as one of a psychological thriller. Every episode has a runtime of 23 minutes. The anime’s mysterious plot is another gripping element. Escaped follows a theme of multiple timelines, and hence people love watching it. The characters like Satoru, Kayo, Sachiko, Kenya, Airi, Gaku, Hiromi, and Akemi are interesting and through their vibrancy get you occupied. The anime television series takes after a manga publication. The series is broadcast on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Netflix.
2. Soul Eater
The acclaimed Death Weapon Meister Academy is a scientific school run by the Shinigami—Lord Death himself. The famous academy is headquartered in Death City. Working for a whole different goal, the anime gains everyone’s attention following its gore content. The organization was set up to develop “Death Scythes” that perhaps the Shinigami might put in use to fight the countless monsters that reigned in their imaginary universe. Unfortunately, these Death Scythes are not produced from guns and grenades, as one might assume. rather, these Death Scythes are constructed by hybrid creatures who possess the power to turn their corpses to become Demon Weapons. However, this only happens after having taken the pleasure of the souls of 99 horrible monsters and the first witch.
He goes on to accomplish the mission with the support of his intellectual bearer, or brander, Maka Albarn, Soul Eater Evans, a Demon Scythe who merely appears to worry about just the neat things, and wants to transform into Death Scythe. In addition to the blazing Black Star and his humanitarian blade Tsubaki, in addition to the Shinigami’s adoptive progeny Death the Kid, an anxious joint wielder of twin guns Patty and Liz, the mismatched pair work and learn alongside.
While people perform assignments to acquire lives and defend the city from foreign enemies while uniting against one another underneath the smirking sun to enhance their thought, physique, and soul health, Soul Eater keeps on following these Shibusen pupils.
The anime is a combo of action, comedy, and fantasy. The anime focuses on supernatural elements. The characters are very well built and their liveliness imparts additional charm to the anime. The anime introduces us to several characters like Albarn, Black Star, Death the Kid, Evans, Patricia, and others. The anime takes after a manga and the television adaptation has a total of 51 episodes with an average runtime of 23 minutes. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation.
3. Elfen Lied
Elfen lied focuses on fiction and supernatural elements. The anime no doubt has excellent action combined with the efforts of characters to survive in odd situations. We come across different characters like- Lucy who is a peculiar kind of individual classified as a “Diclonius.” Her life has been no easy. All her life she has been exposed to a brutal empirical investigation by the government owing to her peculiarities. since she was blessed with a small set of horns and undetectable telekinetic hands. she was held captive for cruel experiments. The isolation and torment, though, have tainted Lucy, and when she ultimately gets a chance at freedom she wages a massacre on her oppressors. However, this attack causes damage to her as well.
She experiences a devastating head injury throughout her breakout, separating herself into two distinct individuals a childish personality with limited verbal capabilities. In this anxious condition, she discovers Kouta and his cousin Yuka, two university students, who inadvertently take a wounded runaway into their protection not knowing that she has a past of killing. As she will meet her cousins, her world will completely change. Where Elfen find a little solace, the brother finds themselves in utter panic as soon all the authorities begin to follow them.
Elfen Lied exposes the brutality of scientific experimentation. The anime through its supernatural character shows what one must go through for the sake of some discovery. The anime takes its inspiration from a manga. The television adaptation has a total of 13 episodes with a runtime of 25 minutes. The anime was launched in 2004, introducing a fresh plot. The anime is solely airing on HIDIVE. It might also have slight nudity.
4. Parasyte: The Maxim
In the anime, we see the sudden emergence of a crisis. Appearing out of nowhere, the parasitic aliens have recently infected humanity by accessing the heads of naive captives. As they aim to feed on unprepared victims, these thirsty aliens assume complete control of their victim’s bodies. Not only this they have the capability to change their physical form into a plethora of different shapes.
The story is about a teenager and his tragic experience with one of these creatures. Shinichi Izumi, a 16-year-old high school junior, comes in contact with one of these parasites. Surprisingly, it didn’t invade his mind; rather than, it lodges in his right hand, which was quite odd. The virus, now known as Migi, has been unable to leave its actual position and therefore must depend on Shinichi to exist. As a consequence, the duo is bound to live in an unsatisfactory partnership and should shield themselves from violent worms that seek to destroy this growing danger to their existence.
The anime takes its inspiration from the manga. series The television adaptation has a total of 24 episodes with a runtime of 23 minutes each. The anime has perfectly combined human and extraterrestrial characters. The new friendships and new enemies set the standard of the plot very high and rich. The anime series aired for a period of one year from 2014 to 2015. The Seinen anime has rich gore content. The anime is perfect for those who are into Gore anime. The anime has left people wondering to know what follows in the next episodes. The anime introduces us to several characters like Shinchi, Migi, Ryouko, Kana, Satomi, Joe, Gotou, and others. The anime series is streaming on several platforms like HIDIVE, Netflix, Shahid, and Crunchyroll.
5. The Promised Neverland
The Promised Neverland is a beautiful and heartwarming story, with some unexpected plot twists. It involves kids of all age groups at an orphanage and their caretaker “Mama”. The orphanage- Grace Field House, has a secured entry and is enclosed by a forest. Despite its odd location, it is the home of a large community of orphans who is happy to be residing together under Isabella’s care.
The children are however looked well after and provided liberty as needed. The youngsters are permitted to spend their leisure time however they choose. Students are generally seen playing outdoors, till the time they do not wander beyond the boundaries of the orphanage. This is a rule they are supposed to respect by no matter what—although they must take the tests every day. A child is adopted and brought to stay with their growing family every few months, but all positive times eventually come to an end because they are neither seen nor heard from again.
The truth can not hide forever. Eventually, all the dark secrets are unfolded as the three oldest siblings, make an inquiry. They have their share of reservations concerning what are determined to take on at the orphanage. they are soon about to realize the terrible destiny that is in preparation for the kids residing at Grace Field, together with the bizarre temperament of their revered Mama. ultimately her true nature will be on display.
The anime has a total of 12 episodes, with a runtime of 22 minutes each. The anime is a combo of mystery, fiction, and suspense. The way the anime goes on to reveal itself is impressive. The anime series takes its inspiration from the manga. The anime is streaming on several platforms like Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, Shahid, Funimation, and Netflix.
6. Fantastic Children
The anime introduces us to characters who are subject to suspicion owing to their different physical appearances. For more than 500 years, strange white youngsters have been reported in various locations and at various seasons throughout Europe. They constantly look like 11-year-olds but act much more adult than they should. What are they, as they never get old, and they appear to possess superhuman abilities? The only evidence they have that they have been looking for a daughter is an image of a crescent moon. A young man identified as Tohma who is active is poised to become implicated in this long-running enigma during the year 2012.
The anime has been released way back in 20014. The original adaptation aired a total of 26 episodes with a runtime of 24 minutes each. The anime is rich in adventure, and mystery. The characters are designed in a way that people keep wondering to know more about them. This makes the series binge worthy. If you love watching teen suspense dramas, then Fantastic Children might be a lovely choice. The anime is rich in fiction, fantasy, mystery, adventure, and suspense. Romance is also seen in anime at times.
One will come across some interesting characters like Thoma, Agi, Soreto, Seth, Hasmodai, Mei, Dumas, Lui, Kulana, and Tarlant. The story slowly takes your attention. It is filled with a plot twist that keeps you hooked. The anime series follows a progressive plot. So don’t give up in between.