Best Thriller Anime of All Time
Ranked by community ratings from MyAnimeList across 301 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
2
Audience consensus is overwhelmingly positive, praising the season's storytelling, animation, and emotional impact. ...
9
3
Audience opinion is sharply divided, with many viewers feeling the series has become repetitive, over-reliant on its...
9
4
Audience opinions on Monster are divided. While many praise its intricate story, well-developed characters, and...
8.9
5
Overall, the audience response to Shiguang Dailiren is overwhelmingly positive. The show is praised for its unique...
8.7
6
The End of Evangelion is a deeply divisive film, lauded by some as a profound masterpiece that offers a cathartic and...
8.6
7
Death Note is widely praised for its unique premise, suspenseful plot, and intellectual depth, sparking debates about...
8.6
8
Odd Taxi is a highly regarded anime praised for its intricate mystery, realistic characters, and snappy dialogue. While...
8.6
9
Perfect Blue is widely acclaimed as a masterpiece of psychological thrillers, lauded for its masterful direction,...
8.5
10
The audience is divided on Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei. Some viewers praise its unique storytelling, artistic style, and...
8.5
11
Audience reception is highly polarized. Many praise the film's visuals, complex narrative, and character development....
8.5
12
The audience is divided on "Yakusoku no Neverland." While many praise the initial episodes for their suspense and...
8.5
13
Audience reviews are divided, with many anime-only viewers finding the initial episodes confusing due to rapid...
8.5
14
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
17
Banana Fish evokes strong emotional reactions, with many praising its complex characters, gripping storyline, and...
8.4
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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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Ghost in the Shell is widely praised for its groundbreaking animation, philosophical depth, and immersive cyberpunk...
8.3