Best Thriller Anime
601 thriller anime ranked by community score. Scores come from the wider anime community; ratings on AnimeHunt are shown on each title.
Top rated thriller anime
3.9Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Movie · 2007 · 1 ep
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) AloneEvangelion Movie 1: JoMovie · 2007 · 1 ep3.9After the second impact, all that remains of Japan is Tokyo-3, a city that's being attacked by giant creatures that seek to eradicate the human kind, called Angels. After not seeing his father for more than eight years, Shinji Ikari…
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3.9Daemons of the Shadow Realm
TV · 2026 · 24 ep
Daemons of the Shadow RealmYomi no TsugaiTV · 2026 · 24 ep3.9In a remote mountain village under the watchful eyes of two stone guardians, the young Yuru contentedly lives off the land while staying close to the only family he has left—Asa, his precious twin sister. Asa, meanwhile, carries out a…
3.9Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester
TV · 2026 · 16 ep
Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First SemesterYoukoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season: 2-nensei-hen 1 GakkiTV · 2026 · 16 ep3.9As Ayanokouji and his classmates begin their second year at the Advanced Nurturing High School, they’re greeted by a fresh gauntlet of exams and a fresh batch of rather unique first-year students. They’ll have to get to know each other…
3.9Durarara!! X2
TV · 2015 · 12 ep
Durarara!! X2Durarara!!x2 ShouTV · 2015 · 12 ep3.9“6 Months Later…We haven’t changed at all… or it seems….” Half a year after the turmoil that rocked the entire city of Ikebukuro— Peace has once again returned to the city and people are living each day normally. The high school students…
3.9ASTRA LOST IN SPACE
TV · 2019 · 12 ep
ASTRA LOST IN SPACEKanata no AstraTV · 2019 · 12 ep3.9Itʼs the first day of Planet Camp, and Aries Spring couldnʼt be more excited! She, along with eight other strangers, leave for Planet McPa for a weeklong excursion. Soon after they arrive, however, a mysterious orb appears and transports…
3.9When Marnie Was There
Movie · 2014 · 1 ep
When Marnie Was ThereOmoide no MarnieMovie · 2014 · 1 ep3.9Suffering from frequent asthma attacks, young Anna Sasaki is quiet, unsociable, and isolated from her peers, causing her foster parent endless worry. Upon recommendation by the doctor, Anna is sent to the countryside, in hope the cleaner…
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3.9Undead Murder Farce
TV · 2023 · 13 ep
Undead Murder FarceUndead Girl Murder FarceTV · 2023 · 13 ep3.9The 19th century — a world inhabited by vampires, golems, werewolves and other paranormal creatures. Immortal beauty and disembodied head Aya Rindo, along with half-human-half-demon "Demon Killer" Tsugaru Shunichi and her loyal maid…
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3.9Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
TV · 2004 · 24 ep
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte CristoGankutsuouTV · 2004 · 24 ep3.9In the year 5053, French aristocrats Viscount Albert de Morcerf and Baron Franz d'Epinay attend the festival of Carnival on the moon city of Luna. While Franz is just looking to have fun, Albert is seeking something more to fill his…
3.9BEASTARS Final Season Part 1
ONA · 2024 · 12 ep
BEASTARS Final Season Part 1Beastars Final SeasonONA · 2024 · 12 ep3.9It is a world where carnivores and herbivores coexist. Following the battle with the culprit who devoured his classmate at school, Legoshi decides to drop out and begins living alone at Beast Apartments. Louis has entered a prestigious…
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3.9The Fable
TV · 2024 · 25 ep
The FableTV · 2024 · 25 ep3.9When you're the infamous prodigy hitman known only as “Fable,” many things come easy. Being a normal person, however, isn't one of them. In fact, being told that he can't kill anyone for a while may just be the hardest job Fable’s ever…
3.9Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III - Glorification
Movie · 2018 · 1 ep
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III - GlorificationCode Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch III - OudouMovie · 2018 · 1 ep3.9Third and final part of the three part theatrical film remake of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2.
3.9Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening
Movie · 2018 · 1 ep
Attack on Titan: The Roar of AwakeningShingeki no Kyojin Season 2 Movie: Kakusei no HoukouMovie · 2018 · 1 ep3.9A compilation film recapping the events of the anime series' second season.
3.9LINK CLICK Episode 5.5
ONA · 2021 · 1 ep
LINK CLICK Episode 5.5Shiguang Dailiren Fanwai Pian: Biwu ZhaoqinONA · 2021 · 1 ep3.9Extra episode of Shiguang Dailiren , taking place between episode 5 and 6. In order to marry Ouyang, the daughter of the master of martial arts, Siwen commissioned the Time Photo Studio to help him crack the master's unique martial arts…
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3.9Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society
Special · 2006 · 1 ep
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State SocietyKoukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State SocietySpecial · 2006 · 1 ep3.9A.D. 2034. It has been two years since Motoko Kusanagi left Section 9. Togusa is now the new leader of the team, that has considerably increased its appointed personnel. The expanded new Section 9 confronts a rash of complicated incidents…
3.9Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes
Movie · 2000 · 1 ep
Detective Conan: Captured in Her EyesMeitantei Conan Movie 04: Hitomi no Naka no AnsatsushaMovie · 2000 · 1 ep3.9A series of murders have occurred with police officers as victims. One of the officers is shot right in front of Ran's eyes, and the shock of the incident causes Ran to lose her memory of everyone and everything around her. Now Conan must…
3.9Detective Conan: Magician of the Silver Sky
Movie · 2004 · 1 ep
Detective Conan: Magician of the Silver SkyMeitantei Conan Movie 08: Ginyoku no MagicianMovie · 2004 · 1 ep3.9Kaito Kid strikes again in this new annual installment of the Detective Conan movies. An actress asked for Mouri Kogoro to protect a precious jewel of hers which Kid has vowed to steal. On the day of the theft, Kaito Kid dressed up as…
3.9Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky
Movie · 2010 · 1 ep
Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the SkyMeitantei Conan Movie 14: Tenkuu no Lost ShipMovie · 2010 · 1 ep3.9The latest Suzuki corp. challenge to Kaitou Kid turns deadly as the dirigible meant to be the stage to trap Kid becomes a floating fortress as mercenaries from a terrorist group hijacks the ship with everyone still on board. Even worse is…
3.9Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' Requiem
Movie · 2006 · 1 ep
Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' RequiemMeitantei Conan Movie 10: Tantei-tachi no RequiemMovie · 2006 · 1 ep3.9After receiving a strange invitation, Kogorou Mouri pays a visit to the Miracle Land theme park along with his daughter Ran, Conan Edogawa, and the Detective Boys. Once there, Kogorou and Conan are tasked with finishing an unsolved case by…
3.9Detective Conan: Dimensional Sniper
Movie · 2014 · 1 ep
Detective Conan: Dimensional SniperMeitantei Conan Movie 18: Ijigen no SniperMovie · 2014 · 1 ep3.9Shuichi Akai is targeted by a mysterious sniper and Masumi Sera is shot. Tokyo is in panic, citizens are taken in the shooting of a sniper. Nothing is known about him. Why was Sera targeted? Will Akai survive from this? Jodie Starling and…
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3.9MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season - A Cruel Fairy Tale: The Beautiful Princess
ONA · 2024 · 1 ep
MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season - A Cruel Fairy Tale: The Beautiful PrincessMonogatari Series: Off & Monster Season - Zankoku Douwa: Utsukushi-himeONA · 2024 · 1 ep3.9Episode 6.5 of Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season, adapting the short story "Utsukushi-hime/The Princess Beauty" Once upon a time, there was a true story that happened about 600 years ago. It's a story of a very beautiful girl who…
3.9Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Screening
Special · 2026 · 1 ep
Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special ScreeningEvangelion: Housou 30-shuunen Kinen Tokubetsu KougyouSpecial · 2026 · 1 ep3.9A new short animation for the Evangelion series that debuted at the “EVANGELION:30+；30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION” fes. in Yokohama Arena.
3.9JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (TV)
TV · 2012 · 26 ep
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (TV)JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV)TV · 2012 · 26 ep3.9Beginning its tale in 19th century England, young aristocrat Jonathan Joestar finds himself locked in bitter rivalry with Dio Brando, a low-born boy who Jonathan's father took under his wing after the death of Dio's father. Discontent with…
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3.9Bungo Stray Dogs
TV · 2016 · 12 ep
Bungo Stray DogsBungou Stray DogsTV · 2016 · 12 ep3.9Stalked by a beastly white tiger, Atsushi Nakajima has no idea that the menace lives inside him—a power that catches the attention of the Armed Detective Agency. Using inhuman abilities to combat crime, this team takes Atsushi under the…
3.9BEASTARS Season 2
TV · 2021 · 12 ep
BEASTARS Season 2Beastars 2nd SeasonTV · 2021 · 12 ep3.9"Beastar"—a title awarded to beasts who prove their excellence through fighting inequality to unite carnivores and herbivores in an anthropomorphic animal society. Cherryton Academy has gone five years without one such leader. However…
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3.9Golden Kamuy
TV · 2018 · 12 ep
Golden KamuyTV · 2018 · 12 ep3.9In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi “Immortal” Sugimoto scratches out a meager existence during the postwar gold rush in the wilderness of Hokkaido. When he stumbles across a map to a fortune in hidden Ainu…
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3.9Attack on Titan OVA
OVA · 2013 · 3 ep
Attack on Titan OVAShingeki no Kyojin OVAOVA · 2013 · 3 ep3.9OVA 1: An old journal is found by Levi and Erwin when they conduct the surveillance operation outside the wall. The contents of "Ilse's Journal" result in some unexpected actions from Hange. OVA 2: Another story of the 104th Trainee Squad…
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3.9ID: INVADED
TV · 2020 · 13 ep
ID: INVADEDId:InvadedTV · 2020 · 13 ep3.9Welcome to Kura, an organization that investigates crime using the Mizuhanome system which senses the drive to kill. Sakaido is a brilliant detective and pilot of the Mizuhanome. To solve a case, he enters the world of the killer's…
3.9Summer Wars
Movie · 2009 · 1 ep
Summer WarsMovie · 2009 · 1 ep3.9When timid eleventh-grader and math genius Kenji Koiso is asked by older student and secret crush Natsuki to come with her to her family's Nagano home for a summer job, he agrees without hesitation. Natsuki's family, the Jinnouchi clan…
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3.9Attack on Titan: Lost Girls
OVA · 2017 · 3 ep
Attack on Titan: Lost GirlsShingeki no Kyojin: Lost GirlsOVA · 2017 · 3 ep3.9A three-part OVA adapting the "Shingeki no Kyojin: Lost Girls" spinoff novel that will be bundled with the 24th, 25th and 26th limited edition volumes of the manga. Wall Sina, Goodbye: Annie Leonhart has a job to do—and a resulting absence…
3.9Tokyo Magnitude 8.0
TV · 2009 · 11 ep
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0TV · 2009 · 11 ep3.9The premise of the project is the 70% possibility that a magnitude 7.0 earthquake will occur in Tokyo in the next 30 years. The anime depicts what would happen if an 8.0 earthquake took place. The story centers on Mirai, a middle school…
3.9Death Billiards
Movie · 2013 · 1 ep
Death BilliardsMovie · 2013 · 1 ep3.9Two men have just arrived at a location known as Quindecim and are unable to remember how they got there. They are immediately greeted by a young woman who escorts them to a small bar, where a bartender awaits them. They are told that they…
3.9the Garden of sinners Chapter 3: ever cry, never life. (Remaining Sense of Pain)
Movie · 2008 · 1 ep
the Garden of sinners Chapter 3: ever cry, never life. (Remaining Sense of Pain)Kara no Kyoukai Movie 3: Tsuukaku ZanryuuMovie · 2008 · 1 ep3.9July, 1998: One night, Mikiya helps a girl lying doubled over with stomach pains. Around that time, a number of dismembered bodies are found throughout the city. The murder victims are torn apart so badly that they don't seem like the work…
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3.9Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Movie · 2000 · 1 ep
Jin-Roh: The Wolf BrigadeJin-RouMovie · 2000 · 1 ep3.9In a very different Tokyo from the one we know today, the totalitarian government rules with an iron fist. But a group called "the Sect" is staging demonstrations and challenging the government's martial law. Constable Fuse of the Capital…
3.9THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
TV · 2026 · 10 ep
THE GHOST IN THE SHELLKoukaku Kidoutai (TV)TV · 2026 · 10 ep3.9The year is 2029. In near-future Japan, where the world has become highly information-intensive, with a vast corporate network covering the planet, electrons and light pulsing through it. But the nation-state and ethnic groups still…
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3.9Kubikiri Cycle: The Blue Savant and the Nonsense User
OVA · 2016 · 8 ep
Kubikiri Cycle: The Blue Savant and the Nonsense UserKubikiri Cycle: Aoiro Savant to ZaregotozukaiOVA · 2016 · 8 ep3.9It's the vacation of a lifetime, a trip to a remote island filled with geniuses–and murder. On Wet Crow's Feather Island, a tiny speck in the Sea of Japan, lives Akagami Iria, the exiled daughter of a powerful family. Born into great…
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3.9Tekkonkinkreet
Movie · 2006 · 1 ep
TekkonkinkreetTekkon KinkreetMovie · 2006 · 1 ep3.9Black, a boy who seeks to bend the city to his will through strength, and White, his innocent counterpart, are two orphaned street kids living in the slums of Treasure Town. When real estate developers threaten to transform Treasure Town…Looking for something else? Filter thriller anime by year, status and format.