They are forced to go through brutal humiliation that is inflicted upon them by a sadistic guard and pedophile doctor. It has a simple plot that revolves around the atrocities that are faced by 7 young teenagers at a Special Reform School. Think about it, in a medium where fan service and gore are considered to be pretty normal, you’re being warned that you need to be prepared for what lies ahead. In the very beginning, it gives a warning that claims that what follows will have explicit disturbing content and it sure does live up to that. ‘ Rainbow‘ is one of those lesser-known gems that leaves no room for you to breathe. What was once a story of characters uniting with each other to destroy a greater threat has now turned into a tale of corruption where allies are being pitted against each other to become enemies of their own people. Season 3 of ‘Attack on Titan’ has been a complete game-changer for the anime as it dives deep into the murkiness of human nature and shows how politics can completely destroy even the smallest of civilizations. The recent seasons of the anime go beyond the mere portrayal of darkness through bloodshed. It revolves around giant monstrous creatures trying to take over a small human civilization. ‘ Attack on Titan‘ has always been known for its bold depiction of gore and violence. You can watch several of these top dark anime on Crunchyroll, Netflix or Hulu.
So without further ado, here’s the list of the darkest anime ever made.
The anime mentioned below either have some very twisted and unorthodox thematic concepts or they simply have disturbing characters and stories that give you a darker reflection of the real world.