From Tokyo Ghoul to Puella Magi Madoka Magica, some of the most fascinating anime embrace drag viewers deeper into darkness ...

Dark anime occupies a unique corner of the medium. Unlike mainstream shonen or action-packed titles, dark anime isn’t about flashy battles or simple good-versus-evil narratives. These are the shows ...

No one should expect any kind of happy ending from these dark fantasy anime. Each and every one is bleaker than any Game of ...

Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...

The darkest anime series have some of the greatest character arcs and mind-blowing storylines that make fans want more after every episode. While there are plenty of dark horror anime fans can choose ...

Not all anime are meant to be uplifting. Some drag you into the depths of human suffering, moral decay, and psychological torment. These stories don’t shy away from the darkest corners of existence, ...

Oluwatokiloba, a freelance creative writer and editor living in Lagos, strikes a delicate balance between his academic studies at the University of Lagos and his love for writing. He is a voracious ...

A dark anime knows how to tap into fears that feel universal: the fear of losing control, becoming the monster you hate, or discovering that the world you believe in is a lie. It’s not about shock ...