Welcome to a world where darkness reigns and action thrives! In this blog post, we delve into the captivating realm of action horror anime. We present two must-watch recommendations:
Berserk and Ajin. Brace yourself for twisted narratives, intense battles, and unforgettable characters.
Berserk
Guts, a man who will one day be known as the Black Swordsman, is a young traveling mercenary characterized by the large greatsword he carries. He accepts jobs that offer the most money, but he never stays with one group for long—until he encounters the Band of the Falcon. Ambushed after completing a job, Guts crushes many of its members in combat. Griffith, The Band of the Falcon’s leader and founder, takes an interest in Guts and duels him. While the others are no match for Guts, Griffith defeats him in one blow.
Incapacitated and taken into the Band of the Falcon’s camp to recover, Guts wakes up two days later. He confronts Griffith, and the two duel yet again! Only this time with a condition: Guts will join the Band of the Falcon if he loses. Due to his fresh injuries, Guts loses the fight and is inducted by Griffith.
This anime is a classic for anyone watching anime. It is one of those shows you need to watch at least once. This Action Horror Anime needs no introduction. It has gore, it is dark and the protagonist is badass. You will find many interesting characters, plot twists and a lot of action. With a second season there is a decent amount of material to go through. Beware though this is not for the faint of heart as this one is a dark horror adventure
The correct watch order is:
- Kenpuu Denki Berserk (1997)
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I – The Egg of the King Movie (2012)
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II – The Battle for Doldrey Movie (2012)
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III – The Advent Movie (2013)
- Berserk (2016)
- Berserk Season 2 (2017)
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition (2022)
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Ajin
Mysterious immortal humans known as “Ajin” first appeared 17 years ago in Africa. Upon their discovery, they were labeled as a threat to mankind, as they might use their powers for evil and were incapable of being destroyed. Since then, whenever an Ajin is found within society, they are to be arrested and taken into custody immediately.
Studying hard to become a doctor, Kei Nagai is a high schooler who knows very little about Ajin, only having seen them appear in the news every now and then. Students are taught that these creatures are not considered to be human, but Kei doesn’t pay much attention in class. As a result, his perilously little grasp on this subject proves to be completely irrelevant when he survives an accident that was supposed to claim his life, signaling his rebirth as an Ajin and the start of his days of torment. However, as he finds himself alone on the run from the entire world, Kei soon realizes that more of his species may be a lot closer than he thinks.
This is an anime I did not expect I would like. The start can be a little bit confusing but if you give it a shot and see a couple of episodes it won’t disappoint you. You might think that there is no plot but it has that and an amazing villain to top it all off. A lot of action and a concept that is not always seen in anime. Don’t want to spoil a lot but this one is worth a shot. Has action, it is dark and the world and characters are decently developed. 2 seasons with a fair amount of episodes.
For the time being stay sexy, stay classy and remember to read the Manga.