To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts is an anime adaptation of the dark fantasy manga by MAYBE, which was first serialized in “Bessatsu Shonen Magazine” by Kodansha starting in 2014. The series, known for its unique world-building and the deep struggles of its characters, was adapted into an anime in 2019. Produced by MAPPA and directed by Jun Shishido, the show follows the fate of...
Muhyo & Roji’s Bureau of Supernatural Investigation is based on the manga by Yoshiyuki Nishi, serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” from 2004 to 2008. The anime adaptation aired its first season in 2018 and its second in 2020, with Studio DEEN handling the animation. The series was directed by Nobuhiro Kondo. The story follows Muhyo, an executor of magic law, and his assistant Roji...
Plunderer is based on the manga of the same name by Su Minazuki, serialized in “Monthly Shonen Ace” from 2014 to 2022. The anime adaptation was produced by GEEKTOYS in 2020, directed by Hiroyuki Kanbe. The story is set in a world where people’s value and social status are determined by numerical counts. It follows the protagonist, Licht Bach, who possesses a mysterious past...
Fire Force is based on the popular manga by Atsushi Ohkubo, serialized in “Weekly Shonen Magazine” from 2015 to 2022. Set in a world where the mysterious phenomenon of “spontaneous human combustion” turns people into destructive Infernos, the series presents a unique blend of dark fantasy and action. The anime adaptation, produced by david production, aired its first season from 2019 to 2020, followed...
“Dorohedoro” is a dark fantasy manga created by Q Hayashida, serialized from 2003 to 2018. It was adapted into an anime in 2020 by MAPPA, with Yuichiro Hayashi directing. The story takes place in the bizarre city of “Hole”, where magic, violence, and humor intertwine. It follows Caiman, a man with a lizard head, as he searches for the sorcerer who cursed him and...
Devils’ Line is an anime adaptation based on the dark fantasy manga by Ryo Hanada. The manga was serialized in “Morning Two” from 2013 to 2019, gaining attention for its dark setting and intricate human relationships. The anime adaptation aired in 2018 and was produced by Platinum Vision, directed by Hideaki Nakano. Set in a world where vampires exist covertly within human society, the...
“Giant Beasts of Ars” is an original anime blending epic fantasy and action. Premiering in 2023, it gained attention for its grand narrative featuring humanity’s struggle against mysterious giant beasts. The anime is notable for its dark fantasy elements and detailed world-building, presenting captivating characters on an adventurous journey. Synopsis Set in a world where humanity constantly battles enormous beasts, the story follows warriors...
The Duke of Death and His Maid is based on the manga by Koharu Inoue and was adapted into an anime by J.C.STAFF in 2021. Directed by Yoshinobu Yamakawa, the story focuses on the relationship between the cursed protagonist, known as the “Duke,” and his maid, Alice. The Duke is burdened with a curse that causes anything he touches to die, and the plot...
