Cyberpunk is a type of science fiction that’s closely linked to dystopia and hard science fiction. It frequently portrays the future as being technologically advanced, particularly in information technology and cybernetics (often referred to as “high tech, low life”). The settings are typically dark, gritty, and sometimes ironically harsh; they are often marked by violence, pessimism, and a general sense of hopelessness. Characters in these stories are usually disillusioned, cynical, and morally ambiguous figures. Since its emergence, the themes of cyberpunk have been adapted across various mediums such as comics, movies, music, video games, and role-playing games.
This article delves into the realm of anime that has been significantly influenced by the cyberpunk genre, particularly the Japanese subgenre. With such a rich blend of futuristic technology and dystopian societies, it served as our inspiration to create this list. Our goal is to present you with the top cyberpunk anime series of all time, hence we’ve compiled an extensive list of 50 titles. To keep things concise, here’s a brief overview of our selection: The 50 Best Cyberpunk Anime. Enjoy!
1. serial experiments lain
Release: July 6, 1998 – September 28, 1998
Number of Episodes: 13
Following the tragic suicide of Chisa Yomoda, several girls receive emails seemingly from the deceased girl. Initially, it’s thought this could be a cruel prank, but Lain Iwakura finds herself deeply curious about it. Upon requesting a new Navigator (essentially an advanced computer system) from her father, she delves into Wired, a network resembling the Internet, in pursuit of explanations.
From this point forward, a string of mysterious occurrences begin to impact her life. She uncovers the existence of another Lain who looks much like her but possesses a contrasting temperament. This other Lain appears both in the digital realm (Wired) and the physical world. Notably, a group known as the Knights, who specialize in hacking, seem to have a specific interest in her.
2. Akira
Original Release: July 16, 1988
Running Time: 124 minutes
On December 6, 1982, Tokyo suffered an unexplained blast that marked the onset of World War III, leading to the devastation of numerous cities via nuclear attacks. Fast forward to 2019, New-Tokyo, once a vibrant city, has deteriorated into a morally bankrupt metropolis plagued by violent motorcycle gangs of aimless and drug-dependent youth. One fateful night, one such gang member named Tetsuo, had an accident while dodging a peculiar boy on his bike.
Injured, Tetsuo falls into the grasp of the Japanese military. He becomes the focus of various experiments for a highly classified military initiative that seeks out and cultivates individuals with latent abilities in mental powers such as telepathy, teleportation, and telekinesis.
3. Psycho-Pass
Original Run: October 12, 2012 – December 12, 2019
Number of Episodes: 41
By the year 2112, in Japan, a sophisticated computer system named Sibyl took over society, shaping it into an “ideal world.” With countless cameras, drones, and scanners throughout, Sibyl assessed and measured criminal tendencies in individuals, a concept known as “Psycho-Pass.” If an individual’s Psycho-Pass exceeded societal standards, officers from the Public Security Bureau, along with their enforcers who had unusually high Psycho-Pass levels, would pursue, arrest, and either subject these citizens to therapy, imprison them, or use lethal force.
4. Ghost in the Shell
Original Run: November 18, 1995 – present
Number of Episodes: Numerous series and movies
In the world of the 2030s, “Ghost in the Shell” is a manga with a futuristic, cyberpunk feel. The protagonist is Major Motoko Kusanagi, who’s a cyborg, and she belongs to an elite police unit called Section 9. The narrative of this story, whether it’s in the comic or the film based on it, revolves around tracking down a criminal mastermind called the “Puppet Master”. This criminal has the ability to manipulate a human’s consciousness through the Global Digital Network – a network that serves as an advanced version of the internet in this universe.
5. Cowboy Bebop
Original Run: April 3, 1998 – June 26, 1998
Number of Episodes: 26
By the year 2071, the team aboard spaceship Bebop journeys through the solar system, pursuing rewards for capturing fugitives. In contemporary vernacular, these reward seekers are referred to as “cosmic cowboys”. Each episode typically centers around a bounty, but the narrative also delves into each character’s history and broader historical events that gradually intertwine as the series unfolds.
6. Ergo Proxy
Original Run: February 25, 2006 – August 12, 2006
Number of Episodes: 23
As a cinephile immersed in the world of future-focused films, let me share my thoughts on a captivating tale set within Romdo – an advanced city enclosed under a protective dome, housing the remnants of humanity who have survived a devastating virus spreading beyond. In this intriguing metropolis, humans and robots live in harmony. However, a string of sinister killings committed by infected robotic beings, victims of the Cogito virus, is gradually disrupting the delicate equilibrium that maintains society’s order.
7. Steins;Gate
Original Run: April 6, 2011 – September 14, 2011
Episodes: 24 + OVA
The narrative of “Steins; Gate” unfolds in Tokyo’s otaku-centric neighborhood, Akihabara. It revolves around a band of companions who, unintentionally, transform their microwave into a machine capable of transmitting text messages to the past. As they strive to comprehend this time-traveling anomaly, they engage in various experiments related to temporal displacement. However, their actions soon catch the attention of the SERN research center, a facility dedicated to studying and manipulating time travel themselves.
8. Paprika
Original Release: September 2, 2006
Running Time: 90 minutes
In the not-too-distant future, psychiatrist Atsuko Chiba employs an innovative therapeutic approach due to a corporate project she’s involved in. This project involves a team of researchers designing a device that allows individuals to control their dreams and enhance the identification, examination, and resolution of psychological traumas. Guided by Dr. Osanai, Dr. Chiba uses her pseudonym (Paprika) while working with this device to experiment with it and ultimately aid psychiatric patients beyond the hospital research center.
9. Mardock Scramble
Original Release: November 6, 2010 – September 29, 2012
Running Times: 70 minutes (each)
In a future shrouded in doubt, the story unfolds within Kamina City, a technologically advanced western metropolis where lawlessness and poverty persist despite the capability to operate anti-gravity vehicles. The city is unofficially controlled by corrupt officials and criminal organizations whose wrongdoings, no matter how severe, remain hidden. Among them is Shell, a young tycoon who runs casinos, abducts girls, rapes them, and then ends their lives. To maintain his sense of purity, Shell regularly erases the memories associated with the next victim’s demise.
10. Metropolis
Original Release: May 26, 2001
Running Time: 113 minutes
As a passionate moviegoer, I find myself immersed in the vibrant world of Metropolis – a futuristic metropolis where humans and robots peacefully reside, albeit in distinct zones. The city hums with the rhythm of jazz music, setting the stage for an intriguing police investigation. This investigation is spearheaded by a Japanese inspector, along with his youthful nephew, Kenichi, who are hot on the trail of Doctor Laughton, a scientist under suspicion for illicit organ trafficking. He’s no ordinary suspect; he serves the city’s most influential figure.
11. Genocidal Organ
Original Release: February 3, 2017
Running Time: 114 minutes
After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the pressure for enhanced security grew even more intense, and mass surveillance became a favored response. In 2015, the detonation of a homemade nuclear device of terrorist origin in Sarajevo left the city in ruins and sparked conflicts and genocides across the globe. As a result, in the United States, our personal freedoms have been significantly curtailed as every action is now under scrutiny. Captain Clavis Shepherd, a seasoned special forces investigator, is currently probing the origins of these genocides. In 2020, he has filed a lawsuit against an individual named John Paul, who is believed to be the catalyst for these tragic events.
12. Battle Angel
Original Run: June 21, 1993 – August 21, 1993
Episodes: 2 (OVA)
In a world of floating cities, I stumbled upon an intriguing find among the discarded junk from Salem – a cyborg girl whom I named Gally. With a past shrouded in mystery, she had no memories of her own origin. As a father figure, I rebuilt her and welcomed her into my home as my daughter. However, as days turned into weeks, it became apparent that beneath this innocent facade lay dormant skills of immense combat prowess.
13. Black Magic M-66
Original Run: June 28, 1987
Episodes: 1 (OVA)
On a stormy night, an army plane malfunctions and plunges into a forest, spilling out two deadly female-shaped androids as cargo. Part-time reporter Sybil tunes into government frequencies from her apartment, eavesdropping on their covert discussions about quarantining the entire region. She swiftly heads to the woods with her camera, capturing the army’s attempt to neutralize one android while the other slips away.
14. Expelled from Paradise
Original Release: November 15, 2014
Running Time: 104 minutes
By the year 2400, nearly all of humanity resides on the colossal space station known as Deva, their minds digitized within a virtual realm. One such inhabitant is Security Agency agent Angela Balzac, who’s on the hunt for the elusive hacker Frontier Setter. This cyber-troubleshooter repeatedly gains access to the station’s systems and invites residents on an expedition beyond Deva. When his footprints lead back to Earth, Angela and her colleagues are assigned the mission to apprehend him there. As the denizens of Deva have discarded their physical forms, Angela is issued a body for the very first time. In order to get a head start on her peers, she expedites the process, settling for a body that resembles the one she had when she was 16 years old.
15. Psycho-Pass: The Movie
Original Release: January 9, 2015
Running Time: 113 minutes
By the year 2116, the Japanese government initiates global distribution of their “Sybil System” drones to troubled nations. The war-torn Southeast Asian Union (SEAUn), also known as the “Union of South East Asia,” decides to trial this system.
In the given system, the tranquil coastal town of Shambala Float maintains its own security and brief periods of peace. However, the SEAUn administration orchestrates an infiltration by a terrorist group into Japan, with the intention of sabotaging the system from within. A mysterious figure seems to be connected to this incident. As the police chief, Tsunemori feels compelled to travel to Shambala Float to conduct an investigation. The nature of justice in this novel nation will soon be unveiled to her.
16. Roujin Z
Original Release: September 14, 1991
Running Time: 84 minutes
The narrative unfolds around Haruko, a nursing student, who spends her free moments looking after the elderly Mr. Takazawa in Japan. With an abundance of senior citizens under its care, the Ministry of Health introduces a cyborg aid – essentially, an automated stretcher – to tend to them more efficiently. Mr. Takazawa is one of the pioneers to test this new technology. However, Haruko grows curious and starts conducting her own investigations.
In essence, the creator behind Project Z, an automaton, is employed within the US security sector and crafted this model as a military prototype. Interestingly, the bed housing Mr. Takazawa somehow establishes a connection with Haruko and adopts the persona of his late wife.
17. Ghost in the Shell
Original Release: November 18, 1995
Running Time: 82 minutes
The narrative unfolds in the year 2029, set in a futuristic, dystopian cityscape that resembles cyberpunk aesthetics. Our protagonists, Motoko Kusanagi and Batou – both being cyborgs – serve in Section 9, the anti-terrorist division of the government, stationed in New Port City, Japan. In the course of their duties, they are assigned to apprehend a formidable, shadowy hacker, who goes by the moniker “Puppet Master”.
The action unfolds amidst Section 9’s struggle against Section 6, their adversary, who is equally intrigued by the Puppet Master for a clandestine operation called “Project 2501.
18. BLAME!
Original Run: October 24, 2003
Number of Volumes: 6 (+ 1 OVA)
Killee serves as an investigator exploring the colossal Megastructure, a massive structure, on the hunt for a genetic hub that carries beneficial genes. His work is indirectly connected to a particular department within the government, part of the broader resosphere. During his mission, he encounters Shibo, a scientist who extends an invitation to join forces in their pursuit. The duo will encounter silicias (enhanced humans) and various obstacles, enigmatic beings that seem to be following a precise objective in a high-tech conflict where there’s no room for mercy or captives.
19. Bubblegum Crisis
Original Release: February 25, 1987 – December 21, 1991
Number of Episodes: 11
2032’s Mega Tokyo: To combat the colossal corporation Genom and its unruly cyborgs known as “Boomers,” a covert defense group, code-named Knight Sabers, is established to quell crime. This team consists of four fierce and seductive females: Priss, Linna, Sylia, and Nene, who are all armored with advanced Hardsuits for maximum protection. Naturally, the emotional journeys of these women frequently intertwine during their missions, sometimes even causing conflicts not only with criminals but also with law enforcement.
20. Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Original Release: September 1, 2001
Running Time: 115 minutes
2071 marks the commencement of events within Alba City’s Martian crater, where a terrorist bombing detonated a tanker truck. Suspicions of a bioterrorist attack arise from the government due to mass illness among the population, yet no signs of the suspected virus are detected. In response, numerous individuals are placed under medical observation. A substantial reward is offered for the apprehension of those responsible.
The Bebop’s bounty hunting crew seizes the chance to rectify their financial situation. They pinpoint the culprit behind the attack: Vincent Volaju, a former soldier hailing from a special unit. The members of this unit were once subjects of an experimental program involving nanorobots. remarkably, only Vincent survived due to the anti-nanobots in his bloodstream.
21. Time of Eve
Original Release: August 1, 2008 – September 18, 2009
Number of Episodes: 6 (ONA)
In the near future, androids have become widespread and resemble humans, except for a halo on their heads that sets them apart. Most people view these androids as tools, but some adults treat them as if they were actual humans, even preferring them over human companionship. These individuals are known as Dorikei, and society often looks down upon them.
22. Neo Tokyo
Original Release: September 25, 1987
Running Time: 50 minutes
As a movie critic, I found myself captivated by the surreal journey of a young girl named Shojo Sachi, who, during an ordinary game of hide-and-seek with her feline companion, Cicero, stumbled upon a mirror that served as a gateway to a disquieting alternate reality.
Upon exiting her familiar abode, Sachi was met by a maze-like environment teeming with peculiar entities: ghostly children in masks darting about, an unseen canine companion, workers who transformed into shadowy silhouettes, a deathly-filled tram car, the upper class leaping with timepieces clutched tightly, and colossal circus-themed beings treading the darkened path.
Guided by a sinister clown, Sachi and her cat ventured into a circus tent, where the clown proceeded to regale them with a series of stories that unfolded before their very eyes. The line between fantasy and reality blurred as we delved deeper into this enigmatic world created by the director’s visionary imagination.
23. Beatless
Original Release: January 13, 2018 – September 28, 2018
Number of Episodes: 24
2057 marked the dawn of hIEs (Humanoid Interface Elements) – advanced robots designed for public and personal service. Despite my fervent desire to own one, my budget as a high school student named Arato Endō fell short. One fateful midnight, returning from a grocery store, I found myself in a life-threatening altercation. Just when death seemed imminent, Lacia, an extraordinary hIE armed with stop-bullet weaponry, intervened and rescued me.
24. Ninja Slayer From Animation
Original Release: April 16, 2015 – October 8, 2015
Number of Episodes: 26 (ONA)
In the bustling cyberpunk city of New Saitama, businessman Kenji Fujikido experiences a drastic change after his family is brutally taken by a ninja gang. This tragic event allows the enigmatic spirit of a ninja known as Naraku Ninja to seize control over him. As the fierce intent for vengeance from both parties converge, they unwittingly create the Ninja Slayer – an ominous figure of death, specifically targeting ninjas.
The stronger their mental and physical connection grows, the more formidable the Ninja Slayer becomes, and if Kenji fully submits to Naraku, he could achieve near-invincibility.
25. Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector
Original Release: March 27, 2020
Running Time: 137 minutes
In the clandestine Bifrost criminal organization, Koichi Azusawa orchestrates an attack on the Public Security Bureau. He enlists Chiyo Obata and a duo known as Jackdaw and Vixen for this operation. Simultaneously, Shirogane re-enters Bifrost to wager against Shizuka Homura regarding the success of the raid. While the bureau headquarters are secured by Azusawa, Obata helps release the incarcerated criminals, arming them to create chaos among the detectives as a diversionary tactic.
26. Akudama Drive
Original Release: October 8, 2020 – December 24, 2020
Number of Episodes: 12
Following a global conflict that left deep fissures, the Kansai district found itself subordinate to the dominant Kanto region. The sole means of communication between these two lands is the Shinkansen, a highly respected train by the residents of Kansai. Post-war chaos led to a significant weakening of government and law enforcement authority, giving rise to a criminal underworld known as Akudama. The narrative unfolds around an ordinary young girl and six notorious Akudama, who are tasked with the heist of valuable cargo traveling aboard the Shinkansen.
27. Cyber City Oedo 808
Original Release: June 21, 1990 – October 4, 1991
Number of Episodes: 3 (OVA)
In the year 2808, nestled in futuristic Japan, three notorious cybercriminals – Sengoku, Gogul, and Benten – find themselves confined within an advanced orbital prison. It is here that they are presented with a unique opportunity: their release from incarceration, contingent upon their assistance to the Cyber Police (CP), a specialized unit of the Oedo police force.
28. Viper’s Creed
Original Release: January 6, 2009 – March 24, 2009
Number of Episodes: 12
In the aftermath of Earth’s cities being submerged due to global warming and a third world war causing chaos and disarray among the populace, several organizations like EMP are among the few left standing, offering security and assistance in the reconstruction of the devastated cities wrecked by war.
29. Vexille
Original Release: August 18, 2007
Running Time: 111 minutes
2077 in Japan, Vexille serves as a female agent for SWORD (Special Weapons and Operational Department), delving into the intricacies of advanced robotics as a field of study. The masses express concern over the unchecked advancements in nanotechnology and artificial life, leading the United Nations to impose a ban on robotics research. Dissatisfied with this decision, Daiwa Corporation advocates for continued exploration in this domain, which ultimately leads to Japan’s seclusion from the global community as it decides to sever all connections with the rest of the world.
30. Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System
Original Release: The release dates were January 25, 2019, and twice on February 15, 2019.
Running Time: The running time is consistently 60 minutes, except for one instance of 68 minutes.
The three movies comprising the series are as follows:
- First Inspector: Enforcer Teppei Sugo is a distinguished former military officer. He acted as close air support for a Navy ground force alongside Itsuki Otomo, another pilot, and a communications officer. Together they formed a close-knit military family, including Rin, Itsuki’s wife, who was the squad’s ground commander.
- Crime and Punishment: Enforcer Nobuchika Ginoza and Inspector Mika Shimotsuki of Unit 1 find a traumatized woman and it quickly becomes clear that a drug has altered her mental state. Akane Tsunemori’s team is ordered to take her back to a special trial prison, which is actually the location where the woman worked as a therapist. Akane sends her colleague, Inspector Shimotsuki, along with two of their Enforcers, Ginoza and Kunizuka, to examine the prison while she and the rest of Unit One go to investigate the case in Tokyo.
- In the Realm Beyond/On the Other Side of Love and Hate: Shinya Kogami travels the region of Tibet and the Himalayas as a freelance mercenary. He saves a bus full of guerrilla fugitives, including a half-Japanese girl, Tenzing Wangchuk. She asks him to teach her martial arts so that she can take revenge on her parents’ murderer. Kogami agrees but warns him not to take the path of revenge like he has done in the past.
31. Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale
Original Release: February 18, 2017
Running Time: 120 minutes
The narrative unfolds after the “Mother’s Rosario” storyline, towards the start of the “Alicization” series, i.e., between the end of the second season and the beginning of the third. In the year 2026, an advanced version of the virtual reality system, AmuSphere, is introduced, called Augma. This device offers augmented reality capabilities even when the user is conscious, surpassing the FullDive function of its predecessor.
Immediately following its release, nearly every Japanese resident owns this device due to its practicality for everyday tasks, and it’s even provided free of cost to all pupils at the SAO Survivor School, which includes both Kirito and Asuna.
32. Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Original Release: March 6, 2004
Running Time: 98 minutes
Batou is a cyborg, which means he’s part human, part machine. He serves in an elite anti-terrorism unit known as Section 9 for the government. Despite being a cyborg, his thoughts often drift back to Major Motoko Kusanagi, a former love who vanished into the vast digital world called the matrix. Alongside his human partner Togusa, Batou will need to stop a dangerous scheme involving advanced AI. The use of lifelike female robots, known as gynoids, has been exploited for human pleasure. However, these robots have a habit of killing their owners before self-destructing.
33. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS
Original Release: May 10, 2017 – September 25, 2019
Number of Episodes: 120
The story unfolds in Den City, a metropolis that’s home to LINK VRAINS, a massive virtual reality network, operational for approximately a decade. This platform enables duelists to create an alternate identity within the game, thus maintaining a clear distinction between their real and digital lives.
As a rather unassuming high school student by day, I’m Yusaku Fujiki – but behind closed doors, I’m a formidable hacker with an uncanny knack for keeping a low profile. With the clandestine assistance of Cal Kolter, a fellow hacker who runs a hot-dog van on the side, I’ve found myself in a battle to protect LINK VRAINS from a dangerous terrorist group known as the Knights of Hanoi. Their ultimate goal is to seize control of an artificial intelligence named Ignis, which they believe holds the key to uncovering a hidden digital realm called Cyberse and, ultimately, its destruction. I’m not just a bystander in this virtual war – I’m the line of defense against the Knights of Hanoi and their nefarious plans.
34. Goku Midnight Eye
Release: January 27, 1989 – December 22, 1989
Number of Episodes: 2 (OVA)
In the not-too-distant future, Tokyo serves as the setting for the life of ex-police officer turned private investigator, Goku Furinji. As he delves into the peculiar demises of his former police colleagues, a series of narrow escapes from certain doom results in him retaining an augmented left eye – a high-tech, globally connected computer interface. This advanced technology is supplied by a secretive organization, along with a versatile, extendable steel staff. With this newfound power, Goku resolves to tackle the entrenched criminal network within Tokyo’s city limits.
35. Star Wars: Visions
Release: September 22
Number of Episodes: 9
Star Wars: Visions represents an assortment of animated episodes, creatively visualized by renowned Japanese animators, providing a unique and multicultural take on the Star Wars universe.
36. Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise
Original Release: February 19, 1987
Running Time: 119 minutes
In a made-up realm called Honneamise, similar to our world but with its unique twists, the story unfolds. Inside this kingdom, a military branch developed a space exploration sector, with the ambitious goal of launching humans into orbit – something that had never been achieved before and often met with failure.
37. Genocyber
Original Run: May 24, 1994 – July 21, 1994
Number of Episodes: 5 (OVA)
one due to her immense psychic abilities, the other because of her robotic body. Together, they create Genocyber. Yet, no one considered their human emotions and sensitivity in this process.
38. Plastic Memories
Original Run: April 5, 2015 – June 28, 2015
Number of Episodes: 13
The anime explores the ideas of encounters and partings. In a world not too far into the future, robots are becoming increasingly human-like. One day, SAI Corp, a robotics company, introduces the Giftia model, which can comprehend and experience human emotions, but these types of robots have a limited lifespan. The animated series will center around Tsukasa Mizugaki, who manages the Terminal service provided by SAI Corp for recovering expired Giftias, as he forms an alliance with Isla, who is herself a Giftia model.
39. Twilight of the Dark Master
Original Run: November 11, 1997
Number of Episodes: 1 (OVA)
From the earliest days, I’ve witnessed the eternal struggle between the demons and guardians, both born from the divine power of the Great Mother. The guardians have tirelessly protected Earth, shielding humanity from the destructive forces of the demons. In the year 2019, this battle for our future rages on in Neo-Shinjuku, where the last remnants of both sides continue their unyielding war, with the fate of mankind hanging in the balance.
When Shizuka’s boyfriend, Eiji, transforms into a demon in her presence, she ventures into the city’s grimy underbelly in pursuit of answers. There, Shizuka encounters Tsunami, one of the remaining guardians, who is on a mission to trace the source of malevolence. During their search, they encounter Takamya, the banished demon lord, who seeks to rebuild his power using Eiji as a means.
40. Real Drive
Original Run: April 8, 2008 – October 1, 2008
Number of Episodes: 26
By 2061, half a century has elapsed since humanity established the Network society. Originally conceived as an infrastructure that would bring about a utopia by connecting all individuals at the level of consciousness, it has become apparent that this vision is fraught with new social challenges. For instance, privacy concerns due to data leaks and the spread of misinformation are emerging issues. Despite these troubles, people persist in their network connections, finding it difficult to disconnect and cease exchanging information.
41. Redline
Original Release: August 14, 2009
Running Time: 102 minutes
In the far reaches of time, “Sweet JP” and other space-racing enthusiasts participate in a clandestine competition held every five years across the cosmos: Redline. This race is characterized by its no-holds-barred nature, where all vehicles are customized to outmaneuver and surpass speed restrictions.
42. Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night
Original Release: October 30, 2021
Running Time: 97 minutes
Asuna Yuuki stepped into this lethal game, and upon entering, she regretted her predicament. Instead of joining larger groups or guilds aiming to defeat each floor boss, she opted for solitude due to the risk of being a lone combatant amidst growing desperate players united in guilds. Consequently, she vowed to fight independently and gained a reputation as “Lightning Flash”, a formidable player. Eventually, she rose through the ranks to become the vice-commander of the Knights of the Brotherhood of Blood.
43. RIN: Daughters of Mnemosyne
Original Release: February 3, 2008 – July 6, 2008
Number of Episodes: 6
A unique tree called Yggdrasil keeps showing up in our world and drops numerous spheres. Some of these spheres, named “Time Fruits,” have extraordinary properties. When a woman consumes one, she gains eternal life. If a man ingests one, he transforms into a winged being known as an “angel.
44. Sin: The Movie
Original Release: October 24, 2000
Number of Episodes: 1 (OVA)
10 years back, in the year 2027, Freeport city was teetering on the brink of chaos. The struggling and understaffed law enforcement failed to keep up with the relentless battle against crime, leaving the city vulnerable. As the government struggled to maintain order, a solution was proposed: allowing private corporations to establish their own police forces, or security units, who would then be responsible for protecting businesses and citizens within the city.
45. －KARAS－
Original Release: March 25, 2005 – August 3, 2007
Number of Episodes: 6 (OVA)
New recruit detective Kure has been assigned to the “Monster Division” at the Shinjuku police station. On his very first day, as he waits at the train station, he stumbles upon a peculiar murder in the restrooms. For the past three years, such murders have been recurring, with the victims drained of their bodily fluids and only one survivor found each time. Kure’s colleague, Minoru Sagisaka, insists that these are the actions of supernatural beings. Simultaneously, a new guardian figure for Shinjuku, called Karas, emerges in Tokyo city district. The stage is set for an intense confrontation between this new Karas and the former one, Ekō, who is bent on destroying the city he once protected.
46. Parasite Dolls
Original Release: May 22, 2003 – July 24, 2003
Number of Episodes: 3 (OVA)
In the year 2034, a significant number of robots known as “boomers” reside in Tokyo alongside humans. These robots closely resemble humans physically and are primarily utilized for heavy labor, produced by the Genome Corporation. However, they are increasingly found involved in illicit activities such as prostitution, espionage, and terrorism. Consequently, the A.D. Police department established a specialized unit to handle boomer-related crimes.
47. Appleseed
Original Release: 1988
Number of Episodes: Various OVA, ONA, and films
In the 22nd century, following a third non-nuclear global conflict that nearly wiped out humanity, Appleseed unfolds. While nations such as Great Britain, France, and China grapple with preserving order and control, progressive entities like the Holy Republic of Mumma and Poseidon have built their own ideal societies.
48. Patlabor: The Movie
Original Release: July 15, 1989
Running Time: 98 minutes
In 1999, Tokyo began a massive urban development plan that involved constructing a grand polder across Tokyo Bay to address housing shortages. Known as the “Babylon” project, this endeavor is aided by “Labors”, advanced robotic systems operated by humans, which are primarily responsible for the construction work. These operations take place on “The Ark”, a specially designed artificial island situated nearby.
49. Bubble
Original Release: February 10, 2022
Running Time: 100 minutes
The narrative unfolds within the bustling urban landscape of Tokyo, where it’s been overtaken by peculiar spheres drifting through the sky. On an ordinary day, Hibiki, a daring parkour athlete amidst the bubbles, and Uta, an enigmatic girl, both come across an unusual sound that only they seem to hear.
50. Blade Runner: Black Lotus
Original Run: November 14, 2021 – present
Number of Episodes: 13
In the year 2032, thirteen years following the events of the 1982 movie, the story unfolds one day after a catastrophic event known as “Black Out.” The narrative revolves around Ella, a woman who is a replicant and finds herself in Los Angeles with no recollection of her past. She discovers an encrypted data device and a tattoo of a blue lotus on her back upon waking up. Intrigued by this mystery, she embarks on a quest to uncover her lost memories and identify the individuals who caused her current state.
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