Best Thriller Anime of All Time
Ranked by community ratings from MyAnimeList across 275 thriller titles spanning 1990–present.
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Steins;Gate is a highly praised anime centered around time travel, with a complex and intriguing storyline that...
9.1
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Audience consensus is overwhelmingly positive, praising the season's storytelling, animation, and emotional impact. ...
9
3
Audience opinions on Monster are divided. While many praise its intricate story, well-developed characters, and...
8.9
4
Overall, the audience response to Shiguang Dailiren is overwhelmingly positive. The show is praised for its unique...
8.7
5
Death Note is widely praised for its unique premise, suspenseful plot, and intellectual depth, sparking debates about...
8.6
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Odd Taxi is a highly regarded anime praised for its intricate mystery, realistic characters, and snappy dialogue. While...
8.6
7
Audience reactions are highly polarized. While many long-time fans found the ending satisfying and a fitting conclusion...
8.5
8
The audience is divided on Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei. Some viewers praise its unique storytelling, artistic style, and...
8.5
9
Audience reception is highly polarized. Many praise the film's visuals, complex narrative, and character development....
8.5
10
The audience is divided on "Yakusoku no Neverland." While many praise the initial episodes for their suspense and...
8.5
11
Audience reviews are divided, with many anime-only viewers finding the initial episodes confusing due to rapid...
8.5
12
Audience reviews are largely positive, praising the film's complex narrative and high production values. Some find the...
8.4
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Audience sentiment is divided, with many praising the anime's strong themes of friendship and survival amidst brutal...
8.4
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Audience sentiment is largely positive, praising the story's depth and emotional impact, as well as the quality of the...
8.4
15
Banana Fish evokes strong emotional reactions, with many praising its complex characters, gripping storyline, and...
8.4
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Audience opinions are divided. Some viewers praise the season for its character development, world-building, and...
8.4
17
Audience reception is polarized. Some viewers praise the show's stunning visuals, music, and action, overlooking plot...
8.4
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Summertime Render is a well-received anime praised for its intriguing story, excellent animation, and engaging...
8.4
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Mononoke is lauded for its unique artistic style, which blends vibrant visuals with Japanese folklore to create a...
8.3
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Audience consensus is largely positive, praising the show's strategic depth and unique premise. However, some find the...
8.3