Anime Like Hentatsu (TV)

Beneath the surface of the earth lies the Abyss, a massive chasm filled with bizarre creatures and ancient relics from forgotten times. The mystery of its origin and the secrets it holds have drawn countless explorers, known as Divers, to descend into its depths at tremendous risk. Among these, the most revered and brave are the White Whistles, celebrated as heroes by those who fear the downward journey. Riko, whose mother is the legendary White Whistle Lyza the Annihilator that disappeared during an expedition, dreams of reaching the Abyss's deepest levels. Currently, she is only a novice Red Whistle, restricted to the uppermost layer. One day, she discovers a peculiar robot resembling a young boy who has no memory of his past. Naming him Reg, Riko suspects the advanced technology within him must come from the depths of the Abyss. Together, they embark on a journey into the abyssal darkness: Reg searches for his lost memories, while Riko is resolved to reach the bottom herself. However, they remain ignorant of the brutal realities that await them in the unforgiving world of the Abyss.

In the realm of Tower of God, a mysterious structure beckons selected individuals called Regulars, offering to grant their deepest desires. Whether seeking riches, renown, power, or something greater, all such ambitions await at the summit of this enigmatic tower. Bam Twenty-Fifth spent his life trapped in a shadowy cave, knowing nothing beyond a ragged cloth and a faint, distant glow. His world changed when Rachel, a girl emerging from that light, entered his life. As their bond deepened, Rachel revealed the existence of the world outside, yet the news that she must leave to climb the Tower shattered Bam's reality. Driven to follow her, he resolved to pursue her at any cost. Upon fixing his gaze on the Tower, a miraculous event occurred. Thus begins Bam's journey: the story of a boy who was never summoned by the Tower but forced its gates open himself. Such figures are known as Irregulars, beings whose presence has historically disrupted the very foundation of the Tower.

In the world of Mushi-Shi, Mushi embody the fundamental forces of life, existing beyond any moral framework as neither good nor evil. They appear in countless forms, mimicking natural elements ranging from plants and diseases to atmospheric phenomena like rainbows. Yet, this simple description barely touches the surface of their true nature; labeling them merely as life forms fails to capture their full essence. Knowledge regarding Mushi remains scarce, as most people are unaware of their existence. Ginko, a Mushishi, devotes himself to studying these creatures and their place within the natural world. He pursues leads concerning events linked to Mushi, driven by the belief that unraveling their mysteries may reveal the deeper meaning of existence.

After a string of misfortunes, Makoto Edamura adopts a life of theft and deception, surviving by pickpocketing and tricking others. However, his attempt to scam a seemingly naive tourist backfires when the stranger outsmarts him, forcing Makoto to flee from the police. During his escape, he encounters the tourist again, who reveals himself to be Laurent Thierry, another master swindler. Makoto follows Laurent to Los Angeles and challenges him to a contest to determine who is the superior con artist. Accepting the challenge, Laurent leads them to a grand mansion, identifying their target as the most powerful mafia boss on the West Coast. As Makoto becomes entangled in Laurent's elaborate schemes, working alongside his charismatic crew within a complex web of global high-stakes fraud, he realizes that his reputation as "Japan's Greatest Swindler" may soon be tested to its very limits.

Fifteen years prior, societal collapse unleashed man-eating creatures across a ruined landscape, endangering the few remaining survivors. Within a secluded refuge, children live shielded from these threats, oblivious to the horrors lurking beyond their walls. However, as some individuals begin to uncover truths about the outside world, their curiosity regarding what lies beyond steadily grows. In the barren wilderness, Maru and Kiruko journey toward a fabled destination called Heaven, each driven by their own objectives. Haunted by painful pasts and hidden secrets, they seek solace and answers to the struggles they have endured in this broken world.

Having survived the perilous trials of Idofront, Riko obtains a White Whistle, which grants her passage to the Abyss's sixth layer, the Capital of the Unreturned. Accompanied by Reg and Nanachi, she ventures into this unexplored region where the legendary Golden City is said to be concealed. As they traverse the brutal environment, the group faces lethal creatures and treacherous terrain. Their path leads them to a village home to enigmatic entities known as "hollows." Despite the eerie surroundings, the trio continues forward to reveal the settlement's mysteries and the forgotten tales of adventurers who plunged into the Abyss's deepest unknown.

Bound together by shared sorrow, Nanachi accompanies Riko and Reg as they descend deeper into the Abyss. Their expedition brings them to the fifth layer, the Sea of Corpses, the deepest point reachable without risking one's sanity. However, their progress is halted by the sinister masked figure Bondrewd, whose horrifying laboratory stands as a massive barrier for anyone wishing to proceed. This deranged scientist plans to exact a heavy toll on Riko and her companions. Nanachi is haunted by recollections of Bondrewd's past crimes, suffering immense emotional turmoil upon facing his former nemesis again. The group discovers that Bondrewd's sole vulnerability is Prushka, a stubborn young girl who asserts she is his daughter. By forming a friendship with Prushka, Riko, Reg, and Nanachi unite to thwart her father's evil schemes and push forward into the sixth layer of the Abyss.

In Pandora Hearts, Oz Vessalius, the young heir of the Vessalius Duke House, views the perilous Abyss as nothing more than a cautionary tale for misbehaving kids. However, during his coming-of-age ritual, the Baskerville Clan intervenes and thrusts him into this very Abyss, abruptly ending his privileged lifestyle. Now, Oz must confront the terrifying reality of the Abyss and its monstrous inhabitants known as Chains. Following the supernatural fantasy manga, Pandora Hearts centers around fifteen-year-old Oz as he uncovers the truth behind the bizarre occurrences that have disrupted his world. Alongside a peculiar Chain named Alice, dubbed the "Bloodstained Black Rabbit," and allies from a covert group called Pandora, Oz discovers that his own existence might be far more significant than he had previously believed.

In the frozen remnants of what was once a bustling city, the silence is broken only by the rumble of a motorcycle engine. Chito and Yuuri ride this bike as the last survivors of a ruined urban landscape. They search through abandoned military bases for supplies, moving through the dead terrain while pondering the mysteries of the past. Though they often face loneliness, their bond helps them endure their solitary existence as the final humans. Yuuri's cheerful clumsiness and Chito's calm demeanor bring small moments of brightness to their somber routine, whether through target practice, finding books, or playful snowball fights in the wintry battlefield. Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou unfolds across empty spaces and decaying buildings, telling a heartwarming story of two young women discovering hope in a bleak and fading world.

Kudo Shinichi, a seventeen-year-old high school detective hailed as the "Modern Sherlock Holmes," saw his life take a drastic turn one evening. After a date with his childhood sweetheart Ran, he witnessed an illegal transaction and, caught off guard, was knocked unconscious and administered a drug meant to kill him. Instead, he awoke to find his body shrunk to that of a seven-year-old. To hunt down those responsible, Shinichi hid his true identity and took up residence with Ran, whose father was a hopeless detective—leading to an endless chain of murders and puzzles he had to unravel.

In a world on the verge of collapse, an old legend speaks of a paradise that will appear when the end draws near. This utopia is the last hope for the creatures surviving in this barren land, but the story says only wolves can find the way to this mythical place. Though believed to be extinct, wolves still live by hiding among humans using complex illusions. A lone wolf named Kiba is pulled by a powerful scent to Freeze City, a poor town ruled by the cruel Lord Orkham. When he arrives, Kiba finds other wolves—Hige, Tsume, and Toboe—have also been drawn by the same smell. Chasing the faint fragrance of "Lunar Flowers," which are said to show the path to their promised land, the wolves travel across empty lands and crumbling cities in search of their legendary haven. But they are not the only ones on this journey, and enemies with dark goals will stop at nothing to get there first.

In 2063, space travel is commonplace and commercially viable. Aries Spring, an upbeat participant, heads to the spaceport for a camp on the remote planet McPa, only to have her purse stolen by a careless thief. Kanata Hoshijima, one of the athletic teens joining her on the excursion as part of team B-5, swiftly recovers it. Upon arriving at their campsite, the group experiences a sudden twist when a mysterious sphere of dark energy sucks them into deep space. Now stranded with slim chances of survival, they find an abandoned vessel that could be their ticket home. However, they soon discover they are thousands of light-years away from where they started. Confronting this harsh truth, the nine stranded individuals must meticulously conserve their supplies, maintain their stamina, and collaborate to navigate the dangers of space. Despite the unknown cause of their predicament, they embark on a treacherous voyage back home aboard their newly acquired ship, the Astra.

In a world where the misshapen beings known as Mushi are regarded with fear and suspicion by humans, despite having no ill intent, the series "Mushishi Zoku Shou" follows Ginko, a Mushishi who works to help humans coexist peacefully with these mysterious creatures. Ginko's journeys bring him to various people whose lives are connected to the Mushi, some burdened by their presence and others maintaining a delicate balance. The story examines whether humanity, including both the blessed and the afflicted, can endure the weight of living alongside the unseen world. As a Mushishi, Ginko must also deepen his understanding of the Mushi and determine if he has the right to intervene in the complex relationships that develop between them and humans.

In the world of Mushi-shi: Next Passage Part 2, the ancient and elusive beings known as Mushi continue to cause mysterious changes in human lives. The traveling Mushishi, Ginko, persists in addressing these perplexing and unnerving occurrences. From time loops to living shadows and mind-reading, the effects of Mushi interference are evident, yet Ginko also investigates more subtle signs that appear over extended periods as he moves between various communities. Accidentally, Ginko finds himself acting as a judge, determining whether Mushi are blessings or curses. However, the distinctions he tries to make are subjective. Some individuals prefer to utilize their newly acquired powers even as they are overwhelmed by them; others urgently wish to be rid of conditions that are, in fact, safeguarding them from disaster. Those who come into contact with Mushi must learn to reconcile with improbable consequences of their actions and mend wounds they were unaware of. Failure to do so may lead to incomprehensible fates.

In the Tower's 20th floor, those known as "Regulars" face harsh and expensive trials to advance. Many Regulars abandon their dreams and remain at their current level, but Ja Wangnan is not one of them. Despite his weaknesses and repeated failures in the exams, Wangnan remains resolute in his ambition to ascend to the Tower's peak and claim the title of its king. Struggling with mounting debts, he attempts the exam once again, only to encounter Jyu Viole Grace, a powerful member of the notorious criminal group FUG. Feeling his luck has deserted him, Wangnan must seek out strong allies, including the reluctant Viole, who insists on remaining independent. To overcome the challenges of the 20th floor and continue his journey, Wangnan needs to persuade Viole to reconsider and join forces with him, or his aspirations will likely remain unfulfilled.

In the world of cultivation, attaining Xian status represents the highest ambition, a mark of immortality. Yet concealed beneath this goal lies the forbidden art of Mo Dao, a path entwined with darkness and demonic power. Following a series of unfortunate events, cultivator Wei Wuxian embraces Mo Dao, acquiring tremendous strength but also causing great destruction. Ultimately, he is killed by the other cultivation clans, with a trusted companion playing a crucial role in his fall. Thirteen years after his death, Wei Wuxian is reborn into the body of a madman and reunites with Lan Wangji, a former fellow student. This encounter ignites a complex supernatural mystery that unsettles the foundations of the cultivation clans. "Mo Dao Zu Shi" follows the journey of Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji as they delve into the secrets of the spirit realm. Through battles with demons, spirits, and rival cultivators, the pair forge an unexpected partnership.

On Nanae Island, a man-made refuge in the Pacific designed to foster young talent, high school student Juugo Yama finds peace after being disowned by his family. The island, created by the legendary Great Seven, serves as a haven for youths pursuing their dreams. Led by Nanana Ryuugajou, the Great Seven envisioned this paradise as a future for the next generation. After moving into his new home, Juugo meets the ghost of Nanana Ryuugajou, who remains bound to the island due to her unsolved murder ten years earlier. Before her death, Nanana hid various artifacts imbued with extraordinary powers across the island, known collectively as the Nanana Collection. Motivated to uncover the truth behind her murder, Juugo teams up with the self-proclaimed "Master Detective" Tensai Ikkyuu and her androgynous maid, Daruku Hoshino, to search for these treasures.

In a world forsaken by God, life is plagued by an endless loop where death no longer occurs and birth is impossible, causing the dead to wander among the living. Just before vanishing entirely, God left behind a single final gift: the creation of gravekeepers—mysterious beings who can grant the departed true rest through proper burial. Ai, a cheerful yet naive girl, carries on her late mother's work as the village's gravekeeper. After a man named Hampnie Hambart, who claims to be Ai's father, appears and slaughters everyone in her village, Ai becomes homeless and lost. She decides to follow this enigmatic stranger on his journey. During her travels, Ai focuses on her gravekeeper role—bringing peace to the dead and assisting the living—while slowly uncovering the truth behind the world's bleak state caused by God's departure.

In the American Old West, the most renowned race of all time is about to start. Thousands of participants gather in San Diego, competing for an opportunity to travel over six thousand kilometers for a fifty-million-dollar prize. With the age of horses drawing to a close, competitors are allowed to use any kind of vehicle. Those who enter will face harsh trials, traveling up to a hundred kilometers per day across wild terrain. The Steel Ball Run is distinguished as a singular and demanding competition. Johnny Joestar, a young ex-horse racer now confined to a wheelchair, goes to San Diego to observe the race's start. While there, he meets Gyro Zeppeli, a competitor who carries two steel balls on his belt instead of a weapon. Johnny sees Gyro use one of these steel balls to create an incredible force, forcing an adversary to fire at themselves during a fight. In the chaos, Johnny unintentionally makes contact with the steel ball and feels a surge of energy rush through his legs, allowing him to stand after two years of paralysis. Determined to uncover the secret behind the steel spheres, Johnny decides to enter the race, setting off on an extraordinary journey across the continent in the Steel Ball Run.

In the MMORPG known as The World, a wavemaster named Tsukasa awakens with fragmented memories, uncertain of what he did before appearing in the game. Accused of hacking by the Crimson Knights due to his connection with a modified cat-like avatar, Tsukasa finds himself unable to leave the virtual realm. As he explores the digital landscape searching for answers, he must evade the scrutiny of the knights and the suspicions of other players he encounters. Throughout his journey in The World, Tsukasa discovers a mystical artifact that takes the form of a "guardian," promising to protect him from harm. Meanwhile, Subaru, the leader of the Crimson Knights, along with other players who have become acquainted with Tsukasa, set out to uncover the reason behind his inability to log out and prevent the situation from worsening.

In a world where memories exist on detachable chips, physical death does not equate to the end of one's soul. These memory chips can be accessed, modified, and transferred into new bodies. The affluent leverage this technology to attain immortality by choosing optimal hosts, whereas the impoverished frequently sell their bodies and store their souls in these chips merely to endure. An insurmountable social gap is maintained by a barrier of electrolytic clouds that divides the heavens of the rich from the underworld inhabited by the poor. One day, Kaiba awakens in a desolate room, devoid of recollections, with a peculiar hole in his chest, and holding a locket featuring an image of an unfamiliar woman. Following a narrow escape from assailants and reaching a dilapidated village populated by underworld dwellers, Kaiba embarks on a quest across various planets of this bizarre cosmos to piece together the puzzle of his past and his connection to the woman in the photograph. On this odyssey of self-discovery and acceptance, Kaiba delves into tales of souls and spirits, questioning the essence and value of memories.

This movie compiles episodes nine through thirteen of the 2017 TV series. Riko and Reg descend into the Abyss's third layer, where Riko encounters the Curse for the first time. They continue deeper to the fourth layer, and Riko's arm is injured by an Orbed Piercer. Reg tries to rescue her, but Nanachi intervenes to save Riko's poisoned limb. As repayment, Nanachi requests that Reg eliminate her eternal companion, Mitty. Afterward, Nanachi joins Riko and Reg on their quest to reach the Abyss's depths.

A compilation film recapping the first half of the anime series. The enigmatic Abyss is an unforgiving and deadly place. Despite the dangers, it still captures the imagination of explorers such as Riko who wishes to follow in her mother’s footsteps and trains hard to become a Cave Raider. One day, she receives news that her mother died in the Abyss, yet a mysterious note tells Riko that her mother may still be alive. Vowing to uncover the truth about her mother’s fate, Riko embarks on a journey with a humanoid robot boy named Reg. Together they will discover if they have what it takes to survive where so many others have perished.

In the near future, augmented reality has become an everyday part of life. Middle schooler Yuuko "Yasako" Okonogi and her family move to Daikoku City, ignoring rumors of strange disappearances. There, her grandmother, known as "Mega-baa," runs Megasia, a shop that sells illegal devices for accessing hidden areas of the virtual world. Mega-baa also leads an informal detective group called "Coil," made up of young people who investigate corruption in the digital realm. Yasako joins this group when Fumie Hashimoto, a cheerful member of Coil, helps rescue her cyberdog Densuke, who gets trapped in virtual space while chasing a mysterious virus. Another key figure in the investigation is Yuuko Amasawa, a sarcastic hacker nicknamed Isako. As Coil digs deeper into the mystery of these viruses and the underlying corruption, the stakes grow higher. Can they uncover the truth, and what will they have to sacrifice along the way?