Anime Like A Wind Named Amnesia

Fifteen years following the devastating Second Impact, humanity faces relentless assaults from colossal entities known as Angels targeting Tokyo-3. Conventional military might proves futile against these foes, leaving survival in the hands of NERV, a clandestine group commanded by the stern Gendou Ikari. NERV deploys giant humanoid mechs called Evangelions, armed with advanced weaponry and shielded by Absolute Terror Fields, to combat the Angels. Shinji Ikari, a fourteen-year-old, returns to Tokyo-3 after years of abandonment by his father. Haunted by the loss of his mother and his father's icy demeanor, Shinji fears forming attachments. His world shifts upon meeting Misato Katsuragi, a twenty-nine-year-old high-ranking NERV officer who offers the warmth and care he has long lacked. An abrupt Angel incursion compels Shinji to act, exposing Gendou's true motive for summoning him: Shinji possesses the unique ability to synchronize with Evangelion Unit-01, a robot that responds to his biological signals. Despite the severe psychological strain of piloting an Evangelion, Shinji becomes Tokyo-3's guardian against the angelic threat, oblivious to his father's concealed agenda.

Following the loss of a close friend, Shinji Ikari descends into emotional paralysis, rendering him unable to pilot Evangelion Unit-01. Consequently, his father, Gendou Ikari of NERV, frantically maneuvers to outwit the clandestine organization SEELE, as both factions pursue their own apocalyptic objectives. SEELE intends to merge human souls into an Evangelion unit to forge a divine being, whereas Gendou schemes to revert humanity to a primal state so he can reunite with his late wife, Yui. SEELE initiates a military assault on NERV headquarters, resulting in the deaths of numerous NERV personnel. Asuka Langley Sohryu takes the controls of Evangelion Unit-02 to battle SEELE's overwhelming forces. Amidst erupting chaos and societal collapse, Captain Misato Katsuragi searches for Shinji, who remains concealed within NERV, holding the fate of the world in their hands.

In Serial Experiments Lain, fourteen-year-old Lain Iwakura is an introverted girl who struggles with social interaction until she unexpectedly receives an email from Chisa Yomoda, a classmate who has already died. Despite having little experience with technology, Lain opens the message and is drawn into the Wired, a digital network akin to the Internet. This event transforms her life as she confronts mysterious puzzles. Figures known as the Men in Black begin appearing around her, questioning her with intimate details about her life that even she does not fully grasp. As the boundaries between the physical world and cyberspace grow indistinct, Lain becomes entangled in increasingly surreal scenarios that challenge the nature of identity, consciousness, and reality. Directed by Chiaki J. Konaka, the creator behind Texhnolyze, this psychological and avant-garde mystery follows Lain's critical choices, which impact both the real world and the Wired. Only through Lain can the full significance of these interconnected realities be understood as one realm fades and another emerges.

Ichirou Inuyashiki, a 58-year-old man, endures a bleak existence plagued by chronic back pain and the emotional neglect of his wife and children. His sole solace comes from Hanako, a stray Shiba Inu he rescued. His circumstances deteriorate further upon receiving a stage four stomach cancer diagnosis with a mere three-month prognosis. Though he attempts to remain resilient, his family's icy demeanor drives him to the brink. Seeking tranquility, he visits a nearby field with his dog, where an enigmatic figure suddenly appears. Suddenly, a brilliant flash of light and debris engulfs Ichirou. Upon awakening, he discovers his body has been transformed, now housing a concealed mechanical weapon. Initially stunned, the benevolent Ichirou swiftly employs his new powers to save a life, an act that restores his vitality and sense of purpose. The origin of these abilities remains a mystery. Who was the mysterious individual at the site of the explosion, and do their motives align with Ichirou's desire to aid others despite possessing such formidable strength?

In a near-future setting following the last major conflict, the majority of humanity resides within a select number of city-states. For the privileged elite, life within these walls is meant to be flawless. However, for young Shion, the only thing flawless has been the ongoing nightmare his existence became after he allowed a peculiar boy named Rat to stay overnight in his apartment. After being exiled to the city's fringes and stripped of every advantage for aiding the elusive stranger who subsequently vanished, Shion now faces even graver peril. His investigation into a fresh wave of unexplained deaths leads to his arrest on charges of murder! Yet just as Shion is being transported to the city's Correctional Institute, the long-absent Rat reappears to save him. Now fugitives, the two young men have but a single path to survival: to unveil the hidden truths lurking within the sinister core of No. 6!

Think your life is bad? Sometimes death is worse. There's no salvation, no peace, and no god waiting to take you under their wing. But a god? Maybe you're referring to that huge black sphere stuck in the room with you. Now you're thrust into a game, battling green aliens and robotic monsters for a shot at survival. When Kei Kurono is killed, he ends up in exactly such a game—a trial of his abilities, morals, and will to live. His life no longer belongs to him, and his death is spat on and trampled again and again. What happens if he refuses to obey? God knows. A fair warning: Gantz isn't for the weak-hearted, nor is it as straightforward as it appears. Gore, rape, and violence run rampant, as do depictions of greed, cruelty, and every ugly aspect of today's society.

In a future where humanity is constantly under attack by the invasive alien race known as the Novas, young individuals are equipped with stigmata that grant them extraordinary powers. These empowered fighters, consisting of female Pandoras and male Limiters, are trained at military academies to combat the relentless attacks, called Nova Clashes. Kazuya Aoi begins his journey at the West Genetics military academy on a day marked by a Pandora competition. During this event, Kazuya mistakenly believes that Satellizer el Bridget, a powerful Pandora nicknamed the "Untouchable Queen," is his late sister and impulsively hugs her. Despite costing her the contest, Satellizer notices that Kazuya's touch doesn't repel her, leading her to choose him as her Limiter. As they forge a partnership, they must navigate the challenges posed by their seniors and the ever-present danger of the Novas.

In the perpetually dark underground city of Lux, its inhabitants live under constant fear, dominated by the oppressive rule of rival criminal factions. Cut off from the world above, these groups only interact through the extraction of "raffia," the mineral that sustains Lux's existence. This unique substance, found only in Lux, is crucial for "texhnolyze" operations, which allow people to replace their body parts with cybernetic limbs that do not trigger immune rejection. The mysterious "Class" organization researches these transplants and controls raffia production, granting executive power to Organo, a group led by Keigo Oonishi, who has texhnolyzed legs and is said to hear the "voice of the city." Lux's fragile balance of power shatters when an enigmatic stranger, Kazuho Yoshii, instigates a series of crimes that spark conflicts among the gangs. In the resulting turmoil, new figures emerge: Ichise, a former boxer who was crippled by Organo and recently fitted with texhnolyzed limbs by Eriko "Doc" Kamata; and Ran, a young florist who possesses the ability of foresight. As Lux descends into chaos, both Ichise and Ran find themselves at the center of the city's most severe crisis yet.

As night falls, beautiful yet terrifying beings emerge to rule the darkness, striking fear into all living things. These bloodthirsty predators approach, and the water freezes, signaling the inevitable doom of their prey. Fortunately, the vampire population is dwindling thanks to the courageous bounty hunters who relentlessly pursue these nearly immortal creatures. One evening, the Elbourne family suffers a devastating tragedy when their daughter, Charlotte, is taken by Meier Link, a revered vampire lord protected by a legion of monstrous followers. To save Charlotte, the family hires the Marcus Brothers, a brutal band of vampire hunters, along with D, a dhampir armed with a sword—one who possesses the strengths of both vampires and humans but none of their weaknesses. Rushing to Charlotte's rescue, the hunters know that if she is transformed into a vampire by her captor, they will have no choice but to end her life. Furthermore, they must complete their mission before Meier can reach the impenetrable vampire fortress of Carmilla, sealing Charlotte away from human salvation forever.

In a world where witches were once both revered and feared for their divine magic that drove human progress, the situation has shifted. As scientific advancement has caught up with magical power, the mighty Redia Empire now seeks to wipe out all witches and establish its dominance over the world. Fleeing the empire's harsh decree, the renowned witch Chloe and her apprentice Adonis try to find refuge. But they are trapped by the Empire, resulting in Chloe's savage killing. Grief-stricken by his teacher's death and humanity's cruelty, Adonis swears revenge, resolved to use the very magic the Empire wants to destroy in order to wipe out humankind.

In Gungrave, Brandon Heat and Harry MacDowel are inseparable friends living carefree lives filled with petty fights, chasing girls, and occasional thefts. Their idyllic existence is shattered when they encounter the brutal reality of their world. This awakening leads them into the clutches of Millennion, the most infamous mafia organization in the area, where they begin their journey at the lowest rung. Harry harbors ambitions of ascending to the top position in Millennion, aiming to replace Big Daddy, the syndicate’s chief. Meanwhile, Brandon’s primary goal is to aid Harry and win favor with Big Daddy, who holds the heart of the woman Brandon adores. Drawing inspiration from a third-person shooter video game, Gungrave unfolds as a compelling narrative of camaraderie, treachery, and ambition over a span of several years. The series loops back to its tense opening episode, steadily building up to a climactic conclusion.

In a world where the Berühren Corporation has made advanced cyborg soldier technology widely available, those with mechanical enhancements are called the Extended. Among them is Juuzou Inui, a cyborg soldier with no memories of his past, who now runs a business dealing with issues involving the Extended community after the war. When he hears about a rogue Extended who has kidnapped a child, Juuzou returns to his office. There, he finds a large robotic figure carrying a boy, begging for help. Although he could turn the fugitive in, Juuzou senses something is wrong and decides to look deeper. As various groups try to capture the child, Juuzou gets caught up in uncovering the truth behind the Extended’s escape, its ties to the Berühren Corporation, and the extent of the betrayal hidden within the city.

The Social Welfare Agency in Italy takes young girls from hospital beds and grants them a fresh start with advanced cybernetic upgrades. Despite these physical modifications, the girls remain children inside, yearning for love and affection even as they are trained and programmed to serve as assassins for the Italian Government's secret operations. The story delves into their inner conflict as they struggle with their place in an organization that views them only as weapons.

Two years after the Tendoshuu's assault on the O-Edo Central Terminal, the Yorozuya team has disbanded. Gintoki Sakata, anticipating Utsuro's return, begins exploring the Earth's ley lines for clues about Utsuro's Altana. He encounters surviving Tendoshuu members who still seek immortality, and eventually returns to Edo. Once reunited, the Shinsengumi and Yorozuya launch a counterattack on the occupied Central Terminal. With the extracted Altana from the Tendoshuu ship at risk of exploding, the Yorozuya and their allies fight a fierce battle against their enemies, with the fate of Edo and the world at stake. In memory of their mentor, Shouyou Yoshida's former students gather once more, reflecting on their past as they work toward securing their future.

Eruruu, a young woman who lives in the forest, discovers a wounded man who has no memory of his identity or past. She brings him to her home, where her grandmother and younger sister, Aruruu, take him in and give him the name Hakuoro. Unlike the villagers, who have distinct ears and tails, Hakuoro is set apart by an unmovable mask he always wears. As Hakuoro becomes part of the community, a rebellion against the oppressive emperor begins, endangering their peaceful life. With the village under attack, Hakuoro must fight to protect the people he has grown to care for, while also uncovering the hidden truths of his forgotten past.

In a world where technological progress has produced hIEs—androids designed for both public and private assistance—Arato Endou, a compassionate high school student, regards these machines as equals. Despite his kind disposition, Arato's financial constraints prevent him from owning an hIE. His ordinary life takes an unexpected turn during a casual visit to the supermarket when he is violently assaulted by a rogue hIE. On the verge of death, Arato is rescued by Lacia, an extraordinary hIE wielding a coffin-shaped weapon, who has recently fled from the enigmatic MemeFrame Corporation alongside four other highly advanced hIEs. Confronted by another threat from a hijacked vehicle, Lacia proposes to Arato: she will continue to protect him if he agrees to become her new owner, assuming full responsibility for her actions. With no other options, Arato accepts and allows Lacia to live in his home. As Lacia adapts to her newfound peaceful existence, she warns the curious Arato about a crucial detail—she lacks a soul.

In a far-off future, Earth has become a barren wasteland devoid of any human life. The only inhabitants are intelligent robots, originally designed to be immortal. Yet after the death of Luna, a catastrophe known as the Ruin sets in, causing their bodies to gradually decay with no remedy in sight. These robots cling to the desperate belief that consuming Casshern will grant them eternal life. Casshern himself has lost all memories of his past, his purpose, and even his own identity. He must uncover these forgotten truths while constantly fleeing from relentless robotic hunters who seek to extend their own existence. Wherever Casshern goes, destruction follows in his wake, yet he is forced to confront this grim reality in order to solve the mysteries surrounding his own being and the ultimate destiny of the world.

After the tenth NOVA battle, the Chevalier determines that NOVA attacks are increasing and that their loss of Pandora soldiers is faster than they can produce new ones. In response, they initiate the E-Pandora Project, designed to convert ordinary people into Pandoras. Representatives from Pandoras around the world, including Satellizer, Kazuya, and Rana, are summoned to the Alaskan base to witness this new initiative. But as the project moves forward, suspicions grow, and the gathered Pandoras become more unsettled about its hidden objectives.

Kurono Kei and his former elementary school classmate Kato Masaru have made it through the first two missions sent by the mysterious black sphere known as Gantz. Exploding limbs, fighting to survive until the final seconds, and watching their fellow comrades fall in pools of blood and viscera have become routine for them. They now understand that Gantz can summon them along with any new recruits at any moment for another encounter with aliens. Will Kato's experiences inside the Gantz world give him the same bravery in the real world? With fellow veteran Gantz player Kei Kishimoto currently living at Kurono's place as his "adopted pet," can Kurono resist his growing desire for her breasts? What the hell is Gantz?

The narrative begins with a confrontation between two opposing heroes, ZET and ALPHAS, before exploring their origins: Jin Kanzaki, a young man capable of transforming into a superhuman entity called ZET, and Kouga Amagi, a youth driven by a strong sense of justice who employs technology to battle as ALPHAS. The destinies of these two individuals and their associates become intertwined as they strive to safeguard humanity and eliminate monstrous abominations dubbed Players, which are paradoxically the creations of the Amagi Corporation, the enterprise established by Kouga's grandfather, Mitsugai Amagi.

In the year 19XX, after a betrayal left him near death, the valiant warrior Kenshiro sets out across a desolate, post-apocalyptic wasteland to rescue his fiancée Yuria from the villainous Shin who captured her. Along the way, Kenshiro uses his deadly Hokuto Shinken martial art to defend the weak against brutal bandits. His heroic deeds soon draw the attention of powerful enemies, including tyrannical warlords and other skilled fighters, pulling Kenshiro into battles that go beyond his original goal. As each challenge grows greater, the heir of Hokuto Shinken must push his limits to reclaim what he holds most dear. Facing rising threats and an escalating war against darkness, especially his conflict with Shin and the Nanto Seiken martial arts faction, Kenshiro gradually becomes the protector of a harsh, irradiated world.

In Coppelion, Ibara Naruse and her friends Aoi Fukasaku and Taeko Nomura initially appear to be ordinary, carefree high school students. However, the world they inhabit is far from normal. Their journey takes them through a version of Tokyo that was devastated by a nuclear disaster two decades earlier, leaving the city uninhabitable. As members of the Dispatch 3rd Special Force Coppelion, specifically the Health Care unit, the trio works alongside the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Colonel Onihei Mishima to search the abandoned city streets for any remaining survivors. Their main goal is to evacuate these people using JGSDF helicopters. But as their mission continues, Ibara and her team begin to question their own humanity, especially given their ability to survive in Tokyo without any protective gear.

In the year 2199, Earth has been left in devastation, its once-thriving environments completely wiped out by relentless attacks from the Gamilas Empire. The remaining population of humanity survives in underground cities, struggling to endure the deadly radiation. Yet a glimmer of hope appears: the planet Iscandar holds the Cosmo Reverse System, a device capable of restoring Earth's destroyed surface. To obtain this crucial technology, the Earth Defense Force commits its last resources to the Yamato, an advanced warship powered by an infinite energy source called the Wave Motion Engine. The Yamato's crew consists of a diverse group, including the young Tactical Officer Susumu Kodai and the seasoned Captain Juuzou Okita. Though their combat experience varies, they all share a single mission: to survive the dangerous 168,000-light-year journey to Iscandar and rescue humanity from certain extinction.

Masane Amaha and her daughter Rihoko are fleeing from a government child welfare agency that wants to separate them. When Rihoko is taken, Masane confronts an advanced weapon that can mimic a human form. As she is threatened, a mysterious light emerges from her wrist, transforming her into a powerful being. She destroys the weapon but becomes caught in a struggle between multiple powerful groups seeking control over her because she holds the legendary Witchblade, a source of ultimate power.