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What is Deadman Wonderland: The Red Knife Wielder about?

Studio: Manglobe
Status: Finished

Two years after the catastrophic tidal wave that swept over Japan, police officer Kiyomasa Senji is trying to make the world a safer place. Using his Branch of Sin powers, he stops criminals in whatever ways he can. After rescuing a boy named Izuru Tsukiyoshi from a gang called Goreless Peace, the conflict between Kiyomasa and his adversaries heats up rapidly, to the point of being explosive.

Offering a glimpse into the past of the future Deadman, the story follows Senji, helping to further develop the reasoning that drives his actions later in life.

Note: OVA bundled with the eleventh volume of the Deadman Wonderland manga.

Tags: Gore , Police , Orphan , Tragedy , Urban , Anti-Hero , Super Power , Male Protagonist , Shounen , Primarily Male Cast , Primarily Adult Cast , Teacher , School , Guns

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Crunchyroll

Darwin's Game

Also known as Darwin's Game.

Studio: Nexus , Aniplex , Magic Capsule , Madman Entertainment , Aniplex of America
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Mystery , Sci-Fi , Thriller

Kaname Sudou, an ordinary high school student, receives an invitation email to try a mysterious app called "Darwin's Game." Kaname, upon launching the app, is drawn into a game where players fight one another using superpowers called Sigils. Without knowing the reason for all this, can Kaname survive furious battles against the powerful players who attack him?

Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of ~48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

Tags: Death Game , Survival , Super Power , Battle Royale , Male Protagonist , Yandere , Shounen , Urban , Gangs , Philosophy , Augmented Reality , Gore , Guns , Martial Arts , Conspiracy , Swordplay , Dissociative Identities , Twins , Samurai , Gambling

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Netflix

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Tougen Anki

Also known as TOUGEN ANKI.

Studio: Pony Canyon , Studio Hibari , Dentsu , Nippon Television Network , Akita Shoten , Studio Hibari
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Mystery , Supernatural

The bloodlines of “Oni” and “Momotarou” have been passed down among certain humans for generations.

Long ago, the Oni, aware of their own ferocity, lived in seclusion. However, their peace was shattered by an invasion led by Momotarou. Over thousands of years, these two factions formed the “Momotarou Agency” and the “Oni Agency,” respectively, and have been locked in conflict ever since.

The protagonist, Shiki Ichinose, suddenly learns of his Oni lineage following an unexpected attack by Momotarou. This revelation sets Shiki on a path to discover the destiny that lies within his blood — a meeting with the Oni dwelling within him.

—A new generation of dark heroics begins here in this tale of demons!

Tags: Demons , Urban Fantasy , Shounen , Guns , Male Protagonist , Shapeshifting , Tragedy , Super Power , Primarily Male Cast , Revenge , Henshin , CGI , Tsundere , Unrequited Love , Nudity , 4-koma

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YouTube

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Bilibili TV

iQ

Amazon Prime Video

YouTube

Tubi TV

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Tokyo Ghoul

Also known as Tokyo Ghoul.

Studio: Studio Pierrot , Marvelous , TC Entertainment , Studio Pierrot
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Horror , Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural

The suspense horror/dark fantasy story is set in Tokyo, which is haunted by mysterious "ghouls" who are devouring humans. People are gripped by the fear of these ghouls whose identities are masked in mystery. An ordinary college student named Kaneki encounters Rize, a girl who is an avid reader like him, at the café he frequents. Little does he realize that his fate will change overnight.

Tags: Gore , Urban Fantasy , Tragedy , Survival , Human Experimentation , Body Horror , Torture , Male Protagonist , Henshin , Seinen , Anti-Hero , Cannibalism , Coming of Age , Urban , Police , Detective , Terrorism , Crime , Primarily Adult Cast , Mythology , Military , Heterosexual , College , Femboy , Monster Boy

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