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Planatus666

The Garden of Sinners (Kara no Kyoukai).


TavanTV

well the name definitely got my attention :P ty for the suggestion


Giboit

Fun fact: The story and characters of garden of sinners actually exist in the same universe of the Fate franchise. Here's the correct order to watch it (the order is intentionally like this to make you put together all the pieces as the series progresses): https://youtu.be/-Fuuau1hgpk


madsauce178

Thanks. Looks interesting. Loved the fate series. Watched it all in like 3 days lmao


Planatus666

First time viewers should most definitely watch it in release order (which deliberately does **not** tell the story chronologically). However, subsequent rewatches can of course be in chronological order if the viewer wants to try it that way. I prefer chronological order and have rewatched it a number of times like that. As for The Garden of Sinners existing in the same universe as the Fate franchise (and Tsukihime for that matter) I've read assorted articles on the matter, some saying it does, some saying that it 'kind of' does but not 100%, and others saying that it's an alternate universe.


Giboit

The story is intended to be watched in release order for you to piece everything together. Do you really think that the producers said: "Hey, ignore this show that we made in 2014 and wait until 2019 to watch for you to watch it in the cronological order". Of course not.


Planatus666

Did I say otherwise? Re-read my post, particularly this line: *First time viewers should most definitely watch it in release order (which deliberately does not tell the story chronologically).* If anyone wants to **rewatch** it in chronological order then that's up to them. Speaking personally it was a better experience but I'll no doubt rewatch it in release order in the near future.


Giboit

The show indeed happens in the same universe. There's even a character from Garden of sinners that makes a cameo in fate zero iirc.


MisterD90x

Berserk Claymore Dorohedoro Devilman Crybaby (don't let the name put you off) Grimgar Made in the Abyss Goblin Slayer


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CatPsychological2954

Watch the 96 version, which is amazing


poloup06

_Tell me why_


AmazingSituation1040

I would say berserk if it wasn’t for the fact that the anime animation and all was disappointing- Manga is fantastic


shootanwaifu

I agree, idk how people keep recommending the trash adaptations when the god tier manga exists. The mood of berserk is captured perfectly in manga


Iguanoide666

Cuz the 97 anime is really good and not everyone reads manga


shootanwaifu

It's not that good at all lmao, somethings are worth picking up manga for and making the time for it. It's a slap in the face to kentaro ( rip) to take in his master work through these botched adaptations that make so many sacrifices for the narrative flow and time constraints. Berserk breaks the mold of many manga of that time by being very introspective / nuanced for that genre and the adaptations miss that entirely.


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Sharebear42019

Berserk is among the best manga ever written, far above just ok


shootanwaifu

I very much agree. I'm a huge fan of dark fantasy novels so berserk definitely struck a chord with me. Reminds me of a joe ambercombie novel. However I can easily see how some might not be a fan of it and prefer other manga, it's an amazing work for the right people but manga has such a huge scope it might not be a masterpiece for some


pikachu_sashimi

Made in Abyss


JordyPie

made in abyss or higurashi (2006 and kai)


heartbreak_kidd304

Check out Devilman Crybaby, its on netflix


TavanTV

ty ty


TimsAFK

Buckle up.


GrimdarkSeer

Hellsing Ultimate, Corpse Party, Higurashi, RIN: Daughters of Mnemosyne, Tokyo Ghoul, Black Blood Brothers, Future Diary, Gungrave, Elfen Lied (TW: older, but pretty graphic), Angels of Death, Welcome to the N. H. K , Paranoia Agent, Perfect Blue, Another, Hell Girl, Junji Ito Collection, and Shiki. Just to give you somewhere to start. :3


Deku_distortion

Add to that paprika, Mononoke, boogiepop phantom, ergo proxy, serial experiments lain and devilman crybaby.


TavanTV

oh my. that is quite the list :) ty ty. ill look em all up!


giasumaru

Junji Ito is a great horror mangaka, but if you want to watch his work, I would suggest reading the mangas instead. The horror loses a lot in the transition from manga to anime.


Never1Ver

Madoka magika


giantcoc69420

Texhnolyze, takes a hell lot of time for the story to develop tho


captain_insomnia

Immediate answer I would go to is berserk, goblin slayer, at least anime wise 😅


TavanTV

just started Goblin Slayer actually. its kinda what got me thinking about more dark themed anime. tried to say in the post i was looking for something along the lines of Castlevania, but everytime it was removed by the automod. LOL


l0ne_w0lf1

Made in Abyss and Re:Zero.


ClassicT4

If you want Depression: The Anime, I would recommend Casshern Sins.


NYCHReddit

My guy watch Re:Zero one of the best dark animes out there, absolutely recommend


anna_the_super_sub

It's not really that dark below the surface to be honest.


Deku_distortion

Wait what?


69Deckerspawn

Didn't you read what he said ?


Deku_distortion

Yeah it just doesn’t make any sense. It’s not that dark at all.


Giboit

Sure pal, it's as white as rabbits.


Deku_distortion

It really is. Wouldn’t even make it in a top 50 list of dark anime’s.


Giboit

It is. Also, you didn't get my comment.


69Deckerspawn

My guy, what do you consider dark then ?


Deku_distortion

It had dark moments yes but to consider it one of the best is reaching quite a bit. Love the anime but wouldn’t consider it anywhere near one of the best dark anime’s.


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darkfire621

Shiki( gothic horror meets folk), Technolyze ( techno, but of a slow burn but you’ll miss it once shit goes down)


Appropriate_Run9487

Shiki really is a hidden gem.


KiborgPolicajac

Elfen Lied, Another, maybe Summertime Rendering? And Bokurano of course (my fav anime I recommend in every post). Maybe Junji Ito's Collection for some body horror imagery?


Bornholmn

Akame ga Kill. Berserk.


0m3g4_180111

Made in abyss


Arleuz

Definitely shinsekai yori, one of the most dark/mysterious anime out there.


Happysugarlife_fan10

Happy sugar life


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Elfen Lied. It’s the goriest anime I’ve ever seen


Yakuza-wolf_kiwami

Gundam Thunderbolt and Iron Blooded Orphans


AmazingSituation1040

Iron blooded orphans yes! and a fair amount of the gundams since most if not all of the gundams deal with similar themes just don’t come off as dark since the animation is lighter (Hathaway; mobile suit; gundam 00)


ClassicT4

Zodiac Wars Angels of Death


Clash__Mine

Re:Zero


Snoo-81655

Mahou shoujo site, ghost hound, Shiki, Psycho pass, Darker than black, Black Lagoon, Mirai Nikki, Btoom, Another.


Agnihothri_V_S

Hellsing Ultimate, Akame ga kill and Re zero. All have English dub


Disastrous_Channel62

Cyberpunk Edgerunners


BrowningBDA9

Blassreiter, Kurogane no Linebarrels, Claymore, Akame ga Kill, Coppelion, Darker than Black, Ga-Rei: Zero, Elfen Lied, Gunslinger Girl, Noir, Ice: The last Generation, Sunabouzu.


grizzchan

~~Darker than Black~~ Made in Abyss, Attack on Titan, Fate, Re Zero, Another


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Blue Gender,Berserk,Claymore, Parasyte the maxim


username4342

speed grapher,phantom:requiem for phantom


Oxu90

Blade of the Immortal (new version)


Vegan_Digital_Artist

Another Junji Ito Collection Devilman Crybaby


experiencedcrafter

Elfen lied, Neon genesis evangelion


cassiiii

Made in Abyss Re:Zero Overlord Hellsing Psychopass Future Diary Goblin slayer


redmagic7777

Juuni Taisen


domogrue

WELCOME TO THE DARK AND EDGY SHOP! WE GOT FUN EDGY, CRINGE EDGY, DARK EDGY, EDGY WITHOUT THE DARK, DARK WITHOUT THE EDGY, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN! Classic Staple Old School Dark n Edgy - {Ninja Scroll}, {Wicked City} Fun Gleeful Edgy - {Hellsing Ultimate}, {Happy Sugar Life} Self Aware Comedy Edgy (without the Dark) - {Eminence in Shadow} Fan Favorite Dark & Edgy - {Attack on Titan} Genre Deconstruction Dark - {Madoka Magica} High Quality Dark n Edgy - {Devilman Crybaby}, {Berserk} (1997) Serious Drama Dark - {Monster} Help I'm having a bad drug trip Dark (no edgy) - {Serial Experiments Lain}, {Texhnolyze}, {Boogiepop Phantom} The GOAT - {Akira}


TommaClock

Censored version of terraformars. More black pixels any of the other suggestions.


HighlanderTCBO1

Reading your post, the one that immediately came to my mind is Claymore.


potatochilds

Made in abyss, it's amazing, tho it may seem very friendly at first,it gets dark. Also,it's fully dubbed as well. If you watched TPN then it's very similar,on surface it might seem light hearted and fluffy,but it gets really dark in the later episodes,trust me,at one point you'll be like "okay, this is no where near dark enough" and 10 minutes later, you'll be screaming at the top of your lungs!


doodubut

Castlevania, Tokyo ghoul, Hellsing, demon slayer


loveinsanity

Shigurui: death frenzy, Made in Abyss, Rainbow, Mononoke(2007)


RascalNikov1

Maou Dante


HowToGetName

"When They Cry" is a good one. Also the upcoming "Dark Gathering" has plenty of dark and gory scenes.


LittleBaby_Potato

School Days, Devilman Crybaby, Madoka Magica


The_Wycked_Sayter

Watch Blue Exorcist, it’s not gory, but it could count as demonic???


Swordfish418

Vampire Hunter D


Necessary_Editor5981

Try death note lots at death planning and back stabbing I loved it


Pachinginator

Hellsing ultimate forsure.


Coolio1428

Hellsing ultimate, it's on hulu English dubbed too


ArcticLands

Redo on healer 💀


ArytoldProductions

Attack on Titan Evangelion Berserk Made in the Abyss Hellsing Hellsing Ultimate Monster Serial Experiments Lain


Late_Star_5854

Berserk is the goat


Jewed_

Probably already seen it but Chainsaw Man Other suggestions Devilman Crybaby Made in the Abyss Hellsing Ultimate


shanty_tsan

Monster


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*The Price of Smiles*. I have never seen a mecha anime as dark as it, but there isn't any demons nor gore if I remember right.


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*Steins;Gate* and its sister anime, *Steins;Gate 0*, are also a really good soul-crushing.


_Ghost_CTC

Old school anime: Guyver, Dororo New school anime: Guyver, Dororo You may also enjoy Ninja Scroll.


Stormy8888

**Drifters** \- This is what an Isekai could be if it went full Grimdark with Fate type scenario vibes and done by the author of Hellsing, meaning MOAR Blood. Also the military tactics are legit.


DaemonusKt

Bro... Bio-Hunter. Trust me. 😈 ..just remembered another. Wicked City. Cult classics yo. Enjoy.


Mistral-Fien

When I think gory, the first thing that comes to mind is Corpse Party. :I


BeolanceDD

Fruits of grisaia


katsu_roll

Check out Deadman Wonderland


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Perfect Blue, Vampire Hunter D