Whoever said that Japanese animes are just for kids hasn’t really explored vast universe of this
cultural phenomenon. And if you’re still stuck with the same old kid-friendly fare like Pokemon,
One Piece, or Dragon Ball, then you need some serious education. You’re
in luck because today, we’re giving you a crash course on 10 R-rated Animes!
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Stay tuned because our number one entry might just give you nightmares! We’re dead serious!
There will be spoilers... and a lot of blood ahead! Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
#10: Psycho-Pass
In a world where the line between modern technology and human agency
continue to get blurry, where do you stand?
This is the main theme that drives the dystopian world of Psycho-Pass.
This anime which first aired in 2012 is a must-watch for fans of gritty yet
sophisticated cyberpunk and detective stories. It is set in futuristic Japan,
where the Sibyl System uses brain scans and surveillance to get your Psycho Pass,
which is used to make all the decisions about you.
Dubbed as one of the more cerebral animes out there, scenes from Psycho Pass will most
likely induce an existential crisis. Yes, it has excessive gore, violence,
and sexuality, but what really makes it fit for more mature audiences is
how it delves into the subject of free will, digital consciousness,
and how technology may or may not determine the things that makes humans, well, human.
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#9: Attack on Titan
What if the only thing standing between you and weird-looking, man-eating giants are three walls
erected around your city? And what if one of said giants manage to breach and destroy those walls
and start plucking out villagers to devour like some fancy finger food?
It sounds wackier on paper, but the visuals of Attack on Titan
are bound to give you a bad case of the heebie-jeebies.
Since premiering in 2013, it has become one of the most
watched animes of all time! It was even featured in a number of American ads and animated series!
If you're a fan of fast-paced episodes and unpredictable storyline,
then Attack on Titan is your best bet. There's never a dull moment in this macabre fantasy as
Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Captain Levi, and the rest of the Survey Corps
fight to the death to keep humanity inside what they initially thought was a safe haven.
Expect a lot of unadulterated screaming,
slashing, and tearing in countless action-packed sequences! Considered by a lot of fans as the
“Game of Thrones” of anime, Attack on Titan is expected not to disappoint with its upcoming last
season, and send viewers into a roller-coaster of emotions as it always did in the last 7 years.
#8: Parasyte The Maxim
Imagine a worm-like alien trying to possess you by crawling into your brain,
but failing miserably and ending up on your right hand instead! Crazy, I know.
But that’s exactly the problem high school student Shinichi Izumi had to face in the beginning of hit
anime series Parasyte The Maxim. To make matters worse, the human-and-alien tandem of Shinichi and
Migi must fight other aliens called Parasytes who eat their human hosts!
However, before you dismiss this show as nothing but a twisted gorefest, Parasyte The Maxim
actually makes its viewers imagine how it feels to suffer the consequences of the same detrimental
actions that humans inflict on other living beings on the planet. Plus, the insane action sequences
and lightning-quick fights between Shinichi and the other parasites must not be missed.
Prepare for a clusterfreak of emotions though, because
one minute you might find your heart racing with the action-packed fight scenes, the next you’ll
get all teary-eyed on some heartwarming moments, and before you know it, a disturbing sequence
pops up that will just make you retch… like the time when the alien harvested the heart of a dog!
#7 Hellsing
In an epic three-way battle between England, the Vatican,
and Nazi vampires, who do you think will emerge victorious?
That’s what you’re bound to find out in the insane word of Hellsing. In it,
an organization named Hellsing is on a mission to protect the Queen
and Britain itself, but a vindictive group named Millennium is hellbent
on creating a battalion of vampires and reviving Nazi Germany. On top of this,
they also clash with the Vatican section XIII (13) Iscariot. The result: an absolute bloodbath.
Be warned, though, the series also touches on other quite serious topics, such as rape, death,
and sexual assault. But overall, you’re in for some bloody good time with a dash of British humor
#6: Interspecies Reviewers
If you think the concept behind some of the previous entries are absolute bonkers,
then get ready for this unapologetically freaky series that’s on a league of its own.
Just listen to this logline: a group of fantasy adventurers goes off on a quest to find the best
brothel with succubus girls. In case you didn’t know, a succubus is basically a nymphomaniac
enchantress in traditional folklore. So if you’re under 18, then you can skip to number 5 now.
The sex comedy animated series features erotic situations, nudity, oodles of suggestive sex
scenes. It’s no surprise that the show has earned such a loyal cult following, because the titular
band of brothel reviewers are extremely likeable, and the adult jokes are on point.
Come for the naughty escapades and stay for the subtle gender-bending power play.
#5: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Now this Japanese series has become so iconic that it has spawned 6 movies,
several video games, and of course, sold millions of action figures.
The anime centers around teenage boy Shinji,
who gets recruited by a clandestine organization called ‘Nerv.’ He is then
trained to manipulate a giant bio-mechanical robot called an "Evangelion" to fight colossal
otherworldly beings called "Angels." But it’s not your average Transformers-style battle royale.
Aside from the breathtaking battle scenes, human-centric struggles were also front and
center. Heavy-hitting topics like depression,
guilt and trauma also gave the show some serious gravitas.
The Transformers franchise could definitely learn a thing or two from its Japanese cousin.
#4: Kengan Ashura
Minimal plot but maximum brutality with a smattering of erotic undertones –– that's
basically Kengan Ashura in a nutshell.
In the world where the main hero Tokita Ohma lives in,
filthy rich people hire gladiators to fight each other in unarmed showdown to the death,
and the owner of the winning gladiator takes all. It’s dubbed as the best martial arts anime of
all time, because you’ll be hard-pressed to find any cage-fighting fan that won’t
be engrossed by all the skull-crushing, heart-pumping, edge-of-your-seat violence.
But of course, it’s not a legit anime without the relatable human drama, as Tokita’s past
comes back to haunt him while he puts down all his opponents a million and one ways.
#3 Devilman Crybaby
One moment you're watching wholesome, sensitive, and pure-hearted hero Akira Fudo, and the next,
you see a blood-filled rave party where demons rip people into pieces. Such is the crazy allure of
this twisted anime series that has left millions of viewers wondering, “What the F just happened?”
In the universe of Devilman Crybaby, an ancient race of demons is out to annihilate the human
race, and the only way to prevent this is for Akira to fight fire with fire… that is,
to obtain demonic powers for himself while still retaining his human soul.
Other people will probably need to step back from this anime,
as it uses sex and violence liberally to drive its anti-bigotry point home.
It also doesn’t shy away from mature themes of puberty, love, and sexuality,
and even features openly LGBT characters. And while it might be hard for some to look
past the extremely NSFW animation, the more critical viewers will have a field day
decoding the hidden meaning behind Devilman’s thought-provoking scenes.
#2: Monster
In a world full of crime thrillers, Monster sets itself apart as a psychological suspense drama
that takes utmost care to reveal the plot slowly. Set in Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall,
the series follows Dr. Kenzo Tenma, starting from the mid-1990s as he
operates on a young boy who was shot in the head by his twin sister,
to his quest to find the titular Monster, the same person he saved years ago.
The show bravely tackles some of the most important moral and philosophical questions,
and there are even comparisons to Christopher Nolan's mind-boggling
thrillers as Monster will leave you unsettled long after the last episode’s credits roll.
Unlike the other fantastical entries in this list, Monster is deeply rooted in reality.
If you're not afraid of confronting subjects like psychological abuse,
sociopathic tendencies, and ethical dilemmas, then this slow-burn drama is your cup of tea.
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#1 Akira
Fair warning: Do not expect a typical tale of
a biker gang in a futuristic city when you first hit play on "Akira."
Unlike the other shows on this list,
Akira is a post-apocalyptic anime film that rocked modern animation as we know it. In 1988,
when computers were not widely used yet, the movie’s creators painstakingly painted
each background in great detail, which is honestly just the tip of Akira's greatness.
It tells the story of Shotaro Kaneda, a biker gang leader in Neo-Tokyo who is friends with
Tetsuo Shima, who gets telekinetic abilities after a motorcycle accident. But as the story unravels,
it evolves into a disturbing, psychic masterpiece filled with violence, unexpected twists and
loads of firepower. There is also a giant teddy bear that's reminiscent of Five Nights at Freddy!
It’s confusing, it’s heart-stopping, and it’s one heck of a wild ride.
So, which ones will you be playing on your next
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