Psychological anime is always in demand. But it might be one of those genres where quality and quantity struggle to meet the demand. You already know about psychological masterpieces like Death Note, Monster, Neon Genesis Evangelion, etc. But in this list, I’ll talk about the best psychological anime of recent times.
So, without further ado, let’s dive right into the list of Top 10 Psychological Anime to watch in 2024.
10Talentless Nana
Studio: Bridge
To fight against the enemies of humanity, teenagers with supernatural powers called ‘talents’ are trained in an academy on a secluded island. However, one stands out in the crowd of aspiring saviors of humanity, Nanao, the only one without talent.
However, upon the arrival of two new transfer students, the bullies, including some bullied ones, start disappearing. What triggered these events? Who is behind these disappearances? A cloud of doubt and suspicion will soon engulf these handpicked talents.
9Tomodachi Game
Studio: Okuruto Noboru
Despite his financial struggle, Yuuichi Katagiri decides to go on an expensive school trip because he cherishes his friends more than anything. But when the trip fund gets stolen, they distance themselves from each other.
Soon, they gather in front of the school after getting mysterious letters and find themselves participating in a game hosted by Manabu-kun, who tells them that one of them has gathered them here to pay off their 20 million yen debt. Selfless or Selfish? Friends or Money? Tomodachi Game asks some cruel yet honest questions.
8Babylon
Studio: Revoroot
Zen Seizaki is a public prosecutor tasked to investigate the pharmaceutical company Japan Supiri for faking its clinical research about their new drug along with Atsuhiko Fumio, his assistant officer. As they keep digging, the case takes a turn for the worse when they find connections with the mayoral elections.
Amidst the corruption and life-threatening events, Zen is determined to catch the mastermind behind this all. This psychological thriller can be triggering, so I suggest you stay away from it if you are not doing well mentally.
7Wonder Egg Priority
Studio: CloverWorks
Ai Ooto’s world comes crashing down when her best friend, Koito Nagase, takes her own life. Hope blooms in Ai’s heart when she is presented with a chance to revive her best friend through a special egg known as Wonder Egg.
Upon breaking the egg, she is tasked to save a target’s life, and when her quota is fulfilled, she’ll get her promise fulfilled. While it sounds simple, a sinister power may be behind all this to manipulate the scarred ones. Trauma, Fear, Guilt, and Regrets await.
6ID: INVADED
Studio: NAZ
Using the cognition particles left at the crime scene, The Mizuhanome System helps dive deep into the unconscious mind of a criminal. This miracle of modern science helps them reveal the criminal’s identity.
However, only an individual who has killed someone can dive, and former detective Akihito Narihisago fits the criteria perfectly. With his excellent detective skills, he soon bumps into the ominous truth that might be connected to his tragic past. ID: Invaded is one and the only psychological anime of its kind; its brilliant execution gives it a much-deserved place on this list.
5Moriarty the Patriot
Studio: Production I.G
Great Britain is at the top, dominating the world in the late 19th century. However, while the aristocrats enjoy the delicacies inside the empire, the working class must be satisfied with the leftovers.
Among these nobles was William James Moriarty, a noble and consultant who was sick of the discrimination of the empire. He, alongside his brothers, delivers their justice, going as far as having blood on their hands. Moriarty the Patriot’s setting, theme, and storytelling sets it apart from other psychological anime.
4Link Click
Studio: LAN Studio
Even though Link Click is a donghua, a Chinese animated series, it is considered to be an anime by many to not complicate things. However, its presence in this list is because of the quality it delivers.
Link Click revolves around “Time Photo Studio,” where, upon request by the client, Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang use their supernatural abilities to enter the photo and deliver the client’s request. This psychological anime is refreshing and is a must-watch for you.
3Kaguya-sama: Love is War?
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Shuchiin Academy is only for talented students from wealthy families. Miyuki Shirogane, the nation’s no.1 student, and Kaguya Shinomiya, the elder daughter of the wealthy Shinomiya family, are the student council’s president and vice president, respectively.
To the students, they are the perfect couple. Although both of them are aware of these rumors and have feelings for each other, none steps forward to confess to not lose the battle, the battle of love, that is. Kaguya-sama is a psychological rom-com set in a high school.
2Beastars
Studio: Orange
Even the world of animals is plagued by discrimination. Herbivores and Carnivores are always at each other, and it reaches the boiling point when an alpaca is killed at the Cherryton Academy. However, the first to be suspected is his best friend Legoshi, a wolf, for being a carnivore.
During that time, Legoshi’s predatory instincts take over him, and he almost eats a rabbit named Haru but ultimately he falls in love with her. Meanwhile, the investigation is ongoing, and the predator is at large.
1Pluto
Studio: Studio M2
After the murder of Montblanc, a retired war robot and a renowned hero, an android police named Gesicht is tasked to track down the murderer. While his initial suspicion was a robot, a renowned robot rights activist has his doubts. Meanwhile, another war robot is murdered.
Seeing the pattern, Gesicht is sure about one thing, these two murders are connected and executed by the same being. He then takes the help of the latest android named Atom to track this killer down as quickly as possible.
Conclusion
Kaguya-sama: Love is War might have surprised you, right? But the fact that it is a psychological anime isn’t just me saying that; every other anime database also acknowledges this. Besides that, these are the most recent psychological anime you must watch if you love this genre.
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