Dark and gritty anime

Grim anime does not look away. Worlds are collapsing, choices have real costs, and survival is not a given. It is not comfort viewing, but when it works it is some of the most memorable storytelling the medium has.

The list follows tags such as gore, dystopian settings, survival, war and post-apocalyptic worlds, with the horror and thriller genres, and ranks the most popular matches. Many contain graphic violence, so check the content before you press play.

Most popular matches