Anime Like Phi-Brain ~ Puzzle of God

In the 22nd century, Japan operates under the Sibyl System, which measures an individual's criminal potential via their Psycho-Pass. This technology allows Inspectors to identify and neutralize societal threats, frequently using lethal force, while being supported by Enforcers—ex-convicts given conditional liberty to aid the Inspectors. Akane Tsunemori, a principled young Inspector, enters this environment with a steadfast belief in justice. Partnering with the experienced Enforcer Shinya Kougami, she begins to notice flaws in the Sibyl System's judgments, undermining her initial convictions. As she grapples with these revelations, Akane starts to question the true essence of justice and whether it can truly be realized through a system that might be fundamentally defective.

In this sequel to the sci-fi psychological drama, Akane Tsunemori continues her duties as an inspector, executing the Sibyl System's judgments. She is joined by new enforcers and Mika Shimotsuki, a dedicated junior inspector who faithfully adheres to Sibyl. As Akane contemplates her responsibilities and starts to question the correctness of Sibyl's decisions, a mysterious threat emerges. An unknown attacker has discovered a method to manipulate the Crime Coefficient, the metric the Sibyl System uses to evaluate mental stability and identify potential criminals. Exploiting this flaw, the assailant commits murder and leaves a cryptic message—"WC?"—written in blood at the scene. Division 01, including Akane, becomes embroiled in a dangerous struggle against this new enemy. They uncover a conspiracy that challenges the validity of the Sibyl System and undermines the very core of Akane's convictions.

High school student Kaname Sudou becomes intrigued by the mysterious mobile app Darwin's Game after a classmate recommends it. Upon installing the application, Kaname is suddenly knocked unconscious when a digital green snake lunges from the screen and bites him. After waking up in the school clinic with no physical wounds, he dismisses the incident as a hallucination and returns home, but his curiosity compels him to launch the app once more. Initially convinced it is merely a standard combat game, Kaname soon discovers the terrifying reality when his virtual opponent materializes in the real world and assaults him with a weapon. Understanding that Darwin's Game is a lethal battle royale, Kaname desperately flees to save his life.

In late 1990s Japan, newspapers report a string of suicides following a disturbing pattern. A chilling detail stands out: every victim jumped from the Fujou building, a crumbling, abandoned skyscraper towering over the city. Shiki Ryougi, a cold-hearted girl living in an empty apartment, suspects these deaths have a supernatural cause. Shiki possesses a mystical ability and collaborates with Touko Aozaki, a detective skilled in making dolls and magic, along with Touko's assistant and friend, Mikiya Kokutou, to delve into the cases. As Shiki uncovers the enigmatic world around her, she works to unravel the sinister secrets concealed by the strange events.

At sixteen, Yuri Honjou sees a gruesome killing with an axe, which makes her run into an empty building where all the ways out mysteriously close shut after her. Scared and by herself, she goes up to the roof and finds a strange scene of empty tall buildings spreading without end around her. With no chance left, Yuri decides to keep going and find her brother, who she finds out is also stuck in this odd world. But, killers wearing masks who enjoy pain and murder might stop her journey before it starts.

After escaping from Hope's Peak Academy, Makoto Naegi and the other survivors join the Future Foundation, an organization dedicated to fighting despair. But things take a grim turn when Naegi is arrested for treason after defending the Remnants of Despair. Alongside Kyouko Kirigiri and Aoi Asahina, he is brought before the Foundation's leaders, where his fate is uncertain. The situation worsens when Monokuma breaks through the group's supposedly secure defenses and announces the start of another killing game. With the first victim appearing, signaling despair's return, Naegi, the Super High School-Level Lucky Student, must solve the mystery as his allies are picked off one by one. This time, without class trials, the rules are different: among the sixteen participants, only one is the killer, and their death will end this nightmare.

In the city-state of Cremona, a shadowy vigilante known as "Killer B" wreaks havoc with a blade and extraordinary abilities, dispensing justice while drawing both admiration and hostility. The Royal Investigation Service (RIS), unable to capture this outlaw, recruits Keith Flick—a talented but unorthodox detective reassigned to the Archives Department after a personal tragedy. As the killings shift from quiet eliminations of criminals to bold attacks on key figures, it becomes clear that multiple individuals are involved. Aided by his impulsive partner, Lily Hoshina, and surprisingly, Killer B, Keith delves into a web of conspiracies involving secret groups, domestic terrorism, and illegal human experimentation. As the RIS oversteps its bounds, the full extent of government corruption and the reliability of those around Keith come into question.

In the distinctive setting of Class 77-B at Hope's Peak Academy, the students welcome Chisa Yukizome, a former pupil known as the Super High School-Level Housekeeper. With her lively personality and abilities, Chisa is committed to repairing the strained relationships among her diverse group of students, which includes a princess, a nurse, a yakuza member, and someone with extraordinary luck. Driven by a conviction in the power of hope, she works to guide them through their conflicts. Meanwhile, Hajime Hinata, a Reserve Course student who doubts his own capabilities, forms a connection with Chiaki Nanami, the Super High School-Level Gamer. Through their interactions, Chiaki helps Hajime gain a new outlook on life. Unbeknownst to Hajime, however, the school authorities are devising a sinister scheme centered on him, one that could bring disaster to Hope's Peak Academy and beyond. Zetsubou-hen captures the daily life at this prestigious institution while shadowy figures orchestrate malevolent plans in the background. As despair begins to eclipse hope, the masterminds behind the Biggest, Most Awful, Most Tragic Event in Human History set their plan into motion, signaling the beginning of the end.

Second-year economics student Kimimaro Yoga believes that money equals power, and without it, life has no meaning. Struggling financially in a nation suffering from economic collapse, he watches his peers enjoy comfortable lifestyles. One evening, a mysterious man in a top hat named Masakaki visits him, inviting him to the Eastern Financial District, a place where abundant wealth awaits those willing to risk their "future" as collateral. Initially reluctant, Yoga's desire for riches overcomes his hesitation, and he agrees to become an Entre. He soon discovers that this world of opulence is an alternate dimension modeled after his own, where Entres engage in weekly battles called Deals, putting their collateral on the line. To survive in this new reality and protect both his wealth and his future, Yoga must adapt quickly, facing off against other competitors and the whims of fate, ultimately uncovering the true value of money.

In a world where the Sibyl System quantifies mental states through "crime coefficients," law enforcement can arrest individuals before they commit crimes. However, is this system infallible? As Inspectors Kei Mikhail Ignatov and Arata Shindou embark on their careers in the Public Safety Bureau's Crime Investigation Department, they ponder this very question. Their initial assignment involves investigating the crash of an immigrant transport ship, leading them to believe the disaster may have been intentional. Meanwhile, a secretive organization called Bifrost observes their every move, and other unseen entities also monitor the newcomers closely.

In the winter of 1995, Mikiya Kokutou encounters a young woman during a late-night walk in the snow. She wears a striking white kimono and an enigmatic smile that draws Mikiya's attention. The next spring, Mikiya spots Shiki Ryougi at his high school entrance ceremony, and they begin spending time together over lunch, slowly forming a friendship. As Shiki becomes more open with Mikiya, he learns about her unusual background. Meanwhile, Mifune City is shaken by a string of violent, interconnected murders that confound the police. Through his cousin, who works in law enforcement, Mikiya gains inside knowledge of the investigation. Worried for Shiki's safety, he starts watching her closely, only to discover a shocking truth that transforms his life forever.

In November 1998, a double murder takes place at the newly built Ogawa apartment complex in central Mifune City. The culprit, Tomoe Enjou, flees the scene in a state of panic. Strangely, the police show no interest in pursuing him, and the crime receives no coverage from the media. After Shiki Ryougi steps in to rescue Tomoe from some attackers, he lets Tomoe stay at his place. A few days later, Tomoe is shocked to find out that his mother is still alive, despite being certain he had killed her. At the same time, Mikiya Kokutou looks into a lead given by his colleague Touko Aozaki concerning the bizarre murder at the Ogawa complex. As Mikiya digs deeper into the incident, he becomes especially curious about Tomoe. His further investigation into Tomoe reveals the unsettling reality behind the eerie Ogawa complex. As the fifth installment in the Kara no Kyoukai movie series, Mujun Rasen weaves together a complex mystery with recurring themes and characters to deliver a dark and intellectually stimulating narrative.

In "Pluto," Gesicht, an android detective working for Europol, is assigned to investigate the murder of Montblanc, a highly respected veteran robot. While the case initially points toward another robot as the suspect, Montblanc's status as a key figure in the fight for robot rights adds layers of complexity. Robots are generally programmed with safeguards preventing them from harming humans, with the exception of a single, unexplained incident that occurred eight years prior. The murder scene, which shows no signs of human involvement and shares striking similarities with that earlier event, leads Gesicht to believe that one entity—whether human or robotic—may be responsible for both killings. Not long after Montblanc's death, another former elite war robot is also killed under mysterious circumstances. Gesicht begins to recognize a pattern: both victims were among the seven most powerful war machines ever created. To prevent the killer from targeting the remaining five veterans, Gesicht joins forces with Atom, a highly advanced android who looks like a human child. Together, they work to identify the culprit behind these murders and stop the threat from causing further harm to society.

In July 1998, during a violent storm, teenage girl Fujino Asagami is brutally assaulted and raped by a street gang inside an abandoned bar. Despite the extreme physical and sexual violence inflicted upon her, she remains blank and unresponsive throughout the ordeal. The following day, authorities discover mutilated corpses at the crime scene, torn apart so severely that human involvement is ruled out. Touko Aozaki's detective agency takes on a new case, assigning Shiki Ryougi to either capture or eliminate the perpetrator from the previous night. Rumors spread about a lone survivor who managed to escape the massacre, and the killer now relentlessly pursues this witness. Shiki becomes caught in a dangerous chase, facing an opponent that remains invisible even to her extraordinary perception.

In the wake of Satsujin Kousatsu (Zen), Shiki Ryougi enters a two-year coma after a car crash. Waking up, she grapples with amnesia and a deep sense of isolation. She also begins noticing dark lines around objects, and finds that touching these lines allows her to take them apart, an ability that frightens her. Her friend Mikiya Kokutou seeks out Touko Aozaki, a mage who can assist Shiki in comprehending the nature of her "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception" and mastering how to wield them properly.

In February 1999, a series of murders puts Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou on alert. The crimes bear a troubling similarity to a wave of homicides from 1995, the year the two first met, and stir up a dark, murderous urge that has been dormant within Shiki's soul ever since that time. Because of her connection to the earlier killings and her apparent resemblance to the culprit, Shiki becomes a suspect. Together with Mikiya, she sets out to find the real murderer. As they conduct separate investigations, Mikiya's worry for Shiki's safety intensifies, and he rushes to track down the responsible party before Shiki succumbs to her own impulses. Following a lead from his cousin, police detective Daisuke Akimi, Mikiya descends into the hidden depths of Mifune City, where the fate of Shiki's soul rests on his determination to clear her name once and for all.

After dying and being reborn as Klein Moretti, Zhou Mingrui finds himself in a world of steam power and dreadnoughts, where supernatural horrors lurk in the shadows. Walking a fine line between light and shadow, he is drawn into the conflicts of warring Churches. This is a tale of limitless potential... and unimaginable danger.

During winter break, strange events occur at Reien Girls' Academy. Azaka Kokutou, a student and apprentice mage, is sent by her master to investigate. She discovers another mage is using fairies to steal students' memories. These fairies are invisible to Azaka but visible to Shiki Ryougi, an acquaintance with exceptional eyesight, so Shiki is brought in to assist. Despite initial friction between them caused by Azaka seeing Shiki as a romantic rival, the fairy situation worsens, revealing deeper layers to the mystery. Azaka must set aside her personal feelings and work with Shiki to save their fellow students.

After the Future Foundation's collapse at the conclusion of the Final Killing Game and the exposure of its mastermind, a single survivor devises a drastic plan to eliminate despair across the entire world. To prevent this possibly catastrophic outcome, the remaining members of the Future Foundation must unite. Their efforts gain unexpected strength from an alliance with improbable allies as they fight against time to protect their world's stability. This concluding chapter of the Hope's Peak Academy storyline within the Danganronpa series shows the participants of the ongoing killing game beginning to grasp the deep consequences of despair, hope, and the path to redemption.

In the past, the massive corporation Toue Inc. seized control of the Japanese island of Midorijima to construct Platinum Jail, an opulent utopia reserved exclusively for the world's wealthiest individuals. Upon the project's completion, the island's original inhabitants were forcibly relocated to the Old Residential District and left to fend for themselves. Two prominent games dominate the island: Rib and Rhyme. Rib revolves around territorial skirmishes between rival gangs, while Rhyme is an advanced virtual reality game. Participation in Rhyme requires an "All-Mate," typically an AI pet-like companion, with matches overseen by an "Usui." Aoba Seragaki seeks a tranquil existence with his grandmother and his All-Mate, Ren, avoiding both games. Yet, after being coerced into a dangerous Rhyme match and hearing whispers of Rib players vanishing, Aoba's hopes for a peaceful life are shattered.

A decade after the Bubble War, the gap between the wealthy and the poor has grown increasingly stark worldwide, and Japan is no exception. The rich pursue the fulfillment of their desires and personal pleasure, and Tokyo has become a city shaped by this pursuit. Saiga, a former war photographer, now works for Hibara Ginza in the capitalist state of Tokyo. He infiltrates the Roppongi Club, a secretive facility located in the city's red-light district, in order to gather intelligence on them. However, he is caught during the operation and brought before a girl named Kagura, who is in the middle of a ritual. His contact with Kagura awakens a unique ability within him: the power to cause things to explode when he photographs them. To uncover the truth behind the Roppongi Club and Kagura, Saiga begins his solitary fight.

A vehicle transporting Izumi Yasaka, a counselor who recently fled from the latent criminal containment facility called Sanctuary, crashes into the Public Safety Bureau headquarters during a high-stakes situation. As Inspectors Mika Shimotsuki and Akane Tsunemori prepare to interrogate the suspect, an urgent directive from Sanctuary orders Izumi's immediate return. Interpreting this as an order from Sanctuary's leadership, the inspectors comply but insist on escorting her themselves. Tsunemori plans to continue the investigation with her team. This case provides Inspector Shimotsuki with a crucial opportunity to lead a major investigation as the primary officer. The story follows Shimotsuki and her team of Enforcers as they uncover the hidden truths behind Sanctuary.

In "Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector," Inspectors Arata Shindou and Mikhail Kei Ignatov uncover a dangerous conspiracy threatening the Sybil System, Japan's ultimate judge of human behavior. A shadowy criminal organization is secretly amassing influence and resources, endangering the system's integrity. Bifrost agent Kouichi Azusawa then launches a bold attack on the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), seizing control of their headquarters and taking Inspector Shindou and others inside as hostages. To reclaim the facility and save the captives, CID Unit 01's supervisor, along with Chief Mika Shimotsuki and former unit members Shinya Kougami and Nobuchika Ginoza, must launch a counteroffensive. While the immediate crisis involves Azusawa's demands for Tokyo Governor Karina Komiya's resignation, a deeper plot looms, forcing Inspector Shindou to confront both Azusawa and his own personal history. As these events unfold, they bring Shindou closer to solving the mystery that has puzzled him and his close friend, Ignatov, for years.

In the Southeast Asian Union (SEAUn), Shinya Kougami roams free from the surveillance of Japan's Sibyl System. While traveling through the Tibet-Himalayan Alliance Kingdom, he meets Guillermo Garcia, the leader of a paramilitary force aiming to unite the region's scattered factions and bring peace to the war-torn land. Although Kougami is hesitant to get involved with another mercenary group, he agrees to a ride to the Tibetan capital with one of Garcia's subordinates. His attempts to avoid conflict fail when a group of armed insurgents attacks a bus carrying refugees. Among the passengers is Tenzing Wangchuck, a young woman of Japanese and Tibetan descent. After witnessing Kougami's exceptional combat skills as he single-handedly defeats the attackers, Wangchuck begs him to teach her how to fight so she can take revenge on the warlord who murdered her family. Understanding the deep impact that killing has on a person, Kougami is reluctant to mentor Wangchuck. Yet, her thirst for vengeance resonates with the darkness inside his own soul, forcing him to carefully consider his decision.