One of the greatest qualities of cartoon lies in its diverse and rich potential. With dozens of new shows coming out every season, there’s really something for everyone – from upbeat, colorful, positive anime to more serious series with dark plots and real characters. economic. Sometimes, these two seemingly opposing anime genres can even coexist in a single nuanced movie.
There are shows that portray themselves as charming and innocent at first just to attract unsuspecting viewers and then reveal a truth that turns things into a new light. While not everyone appreciates such contrasts, their impact cannot be denied. From surprises that no one sees to those that are subtly choreographed throughout many episodes, such scenes often become the most memorable.
10 Production in the Abyss
The ‘Abyss’ in Made in Abyss is a huge, largely unexplored abyss that is said to hold secrets about the past and unknown creatures. The series follows the protagonist Riko, an aspiring Cave Raider who meets and eventually teams up with a mysterious robot named Reg.
Determined to explore the Abyss and find her missing mother, Riko embarks on a journey with Reg. However, they soon realize that the journey is far more dangerous than they could have imagined. The most shocking revelation is the truth about the Abyss and its curses, especially those that affect those wishing to escape the sixth floor – dehumanizing due to disfigurement or death.
9 Promised Land
Promised Neverland begins innocently, following the seemingly peaceful lives of orphans living in Grace Field House. With no food or shelter and lovingly cared for by “mother” Isabella, the children are free to spend their time as they please. Every once in a while, one of the children is adopted, which can be a celebratory event as they are said to have been adopted by a good family.
However, one day, the three oldest orphans discovered the truth that the children were not sent for adoption but were eaten by demons. Furthermore, their peaceful orphanage is just a farm, specially created to raise humans for consumption. This terrible twist sets off the real conflict of the series – a brainy cat-and-mouse game to save the remaining kids before time runs out.
8 From the New World
From the New World is a classic case of a utopia that clearly shows it in fact closer to a utopia. In a world nearly destroyed by a sudden explosion of psychic powers, humans with these unique abilities seem to have found a way to maintain peace by isolating themselves from others. in a quiet town.
As long as the regulations are followed, the people living in Kamisu 66 town can live peacefully, without worries. Protagonist Saki Watanabe and her friends are eventually caught up in a web of lies and are ultimately confronted with the truth – that their society has been controlled and manipulated through memory alteration. selective.
7 live schools!
There are many anime series that focus on school clubs, but none quite like School-Live!. Unlike the usual sports or music clubs, the School Activities Club consists of a group of students who love their school so much that they have decided to commit to living there for the long term.
With cute and colorful images, the program paints images of happy students in daily life. Then the truth gradually revealed itself; they live at school not by choice but by a zombie outbreak. Yuki, one of the main characters, can’t seem to handle the truth, and her friends have to protect her and herself from danger.
6 Yuki Yuna is a hero
A proud member of the Hero Club, middle school student Yuki Yuna enjoys helping her peers and making everyone smile with her friends. One day, when their precious world is invaded by strange destructive forces known as the Vertexes, they must become true heroes and fight against these mysterious attackers.
Yuki Yuna is a Hero with many surprises, but perhaps the most shocking revelation is the sacrifice the heroes must make when using their powers. Although they cannot die, the heroes eventually lose their bodily functions, memories, and even emotions. Due to the heroic nature, such sacrifices still take precedence over certain defeat.
After accidentally breaking one of the basic principles of alchemy in an attempt to bring their deceased mother back to life, the Elric brothers suffered heavy losses – Alphonse’s entire body , Edward’s right arm and left leg. In the hope of regaining what was lost, they begin their journey in search of the powerful Sorcerer’s Stone.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a complicated movie with many twists and turns, but many people recall Nina Tucker’s scene as the most shocking and disturbing. After meeting and playing with Nina and her dog, the brothers later discover that Nina’s father, Shou Tucker, used them to create a talking chimera.
4 Revue Starlight
Revue Starlight takes place at Seishou Music Academy – a school known for fostering talented stage actresses – where students participate in an annual festival known as the Seishou Festival. However, this school seems to be holding a secret because underneath it there is a mysterious stage.
There, the girls engage in duels that combine performance and fencing, with the winner promised to star in the play ‘Starlight’. A twist that changes everything on this show is the revelation that the previous winner, protagonist Nana Daiba, has kept her level in a loop, always repeating the same festival she didn’t. can be ignored, regardless of the consequences.
3 Astra lost in space
Astra Lost in Space opens with Aries Spring excitedly going on a camping trip on a distant planet. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when Aries and her team are suddenly transported by a mysterious orb to a faraway place, floating aimlessly in the dark depths of outer space.
Due to its survival theme and enigmatic sci-fi setting, Astra Lost in Space never seems to be particularly lighthearted, even as the main characters try to stay positive. However, things take a turn for the worse when it is revealed that the children are clones, created by their parents in an attempt to achieve immortality, and that they are not together just by chance.
2 songs lost
Lost Song is about two girls, one lives in the royal palace, the other lives in a remote village. The only thing they have in common is their ability to perform magical songs, a power they use to benefit those around them.
However, their fates are more intertwined than one might think. Although shown as if taking place simultaneously, it is revealed mid-show that Finis actually lives in a world she chose to destroy after being tricked into killing her beloved. Since then, she kept repeating this loop waiting for the perfect moment to end it all.
1 magical girl Madoka
Puella Magi Madoka Magica has become synonymous with the concept of breaking expectations and the idea of revealing shocking things. Originally presented as an ordinary magical girl anime, in which the main characters are given the power to make their wishes come true, the truth gradually reveals itself to be more complicated and darker than that. much.
The special episode that shocks first-timers and instantly changes fans’ impressions of the show takes place very early on, when a veteran magical girl is teaching newcomers when suddenly suspected of being killed by a witch without showing off. This only sets the stage for what happens next, with more surprises awaiting unsuspecting viewers.
Some of these shows start out looking innocent but then catch viewers off guard. Others make no attempt to hide their thrilling nature, but are still shocking when they reveal just how dark they can be. Either way, these major plot twists create excellent opportunities to take their story to murky new heights. Once the infamous scenes are known, no one can look back on these series the same. However, it is these problems that allow these things cartoon to stand out from the rest and achieve greatness.