There is no doubt that in the vast universe of Anime there are so many stories over time that, regardless of genre, have managed to make a strong impression on fans, something difficult to get out of their minds either because of the story, the unexpected plot twists or simply that they turn out to be something different from what they thought, and that is why through a forum, fans have been discussing what they have been.
Anime that fans find disturbing
Within Japanese animation there are stories that somehow manage to captivate fans, but we know that sometimes we come across some that simply leave us speechless, shock us in one way or another because its development gives a twist that completely changes the plot and sometimes becomes darker and intriguing, keeping us in suspense.
Others, we are surprised to see that between the visuals of the anime and the story are different concepts, the animation has an eye-catching design, the characters are attractive and it seems to be so cute that we can’t resist giving it a chance, among other examples.
This is why in a popular Reddit forum fans have named those anime that they consider “disturbing”, and what they are referring to are not only some scenes or those twisted or bloody, but the story of the anime in general and that has stayed for some time in your mind and you can not get out making it a somewhat disturbing experience, and here are the most popular among the community:
Among those that many agree is Made in Abbys, from 2017 and which has two seasons and two movies, a science fiction, mystery and psychological anime that has taken many by surprise, since the designs are cute, but the story is quite the opposite, each time the plot becomes darker full of dangers and in which we see a war.
Then there is Shinsekai Yori, an anime of 25 episodes where we see a futuristic world where a group of children after some incidents and disappearances begin to discover all the mysteries that surround their apparent life in peace and abundance, until they find the terrible truth of their own existence.
Then there is Blue Perfect, the anime film in which reality and fiction merge in a crossroads full of mystery and hysteria that simply results in a hallucinating story that exposes issues such as excessive fanaticism that becomes obsession and exposes the darkest and scariest of the entertainment world when trying to move forward but without ceasing to be the center of attention.
It is followed by Pupa, an anime from 2014 and with 12 episodes, the horror story focuses on a pair of brothers who have been abandoned by their parents, after this, a virus takes over their bodies, but not in the same way, turning them into monsters, to become human again, one of them will have to sacrifice himself in life, the disturbing thing is the way they try to do it.
Speed Grapher is a 2005 anime of 24 episodes that shows a Japan where there are no morals, laws or values, it is then when all the most twisted desires come true thanks to money through a mysterious club and its leader who grants abilities related to desires.
Happy Sugar Life, the psychological horror story, presents the story of a popular student who has a reputation for being “easy” with boys, until one day she meets a little girl who changes her life and in whom she believes she has found the true meaning of pure love, so she will do whatever it takes to protect her feeling and this new life.
Anime undoubtedly arouse endless emotions in fans, plots that can have a positive or negative impact on the impression they make on us. These have been some of the most popular anime that some fans have listed as the most shocking and disturbing. Let us know if you already know some of them and which ones you would add to the list.