Best Suspense Anime of 2017

For generations, humanity has endured the constant peril posed by the Titans, massive and enigmatic beasts. Their only sanctuary lay behind three colossal barriers: Wall Maria, Wall Rose, and Wall Sheena, which provided safety for over a hundred years. That tranquility shattered when the Colossal Titan and the Armored Titan breached Wall Maria, compelling the population to flee behind Wall Rose. Now, they brace for the next assault that could obliterate their final stronghold. In the second season of Shingeki no Kyojin, Eren Yeager and his peers from the 104th Training Corps have officially joined the Survey Corps, preparing to confront the Titans once more. Their mission is abruptly derailed when Wall Rose suffers an attack, proving that nothing is as simple as it seems. As the Survey Corps scrambles to protect the wall, fresh mysteries surface regarding the nature of the attacking Titans and the concealed truths lurking within their own ranks.

At the prestigious Hyakkaou Private Academy, the curriculum extends far beyond standard academics to prepare students for real-world challenges. The student body consists largely of heirs to some of the wealthiest families on the globe, and the school operates under a unique dual system. During the day, pupils study history, languages, and other subjects, but once night falls, the campus transforms into a gambling arena where students hone their skills in finance and manipulation. Success in these high-stakes games dictates one's social standing, with the most accomplished gamblers rising to the highest ranks. Into this environment steps Yumeko Jabami, a newly transferred student. While she appears charming and innocent on the surface, she is deeply fascinated by the academy's special nighttime activities. Unlike her classmates who gamble solely for victory, Yumeko is driven by the sheer thrill of the game itself. Her unconventional and high-risk gambling style possesses the potential to completely upend the school's existing power structure.

Classroom of the Elite takes place at Koudo Ikusei Senior High School, a campus that presents itself as a utopian educational haven offering students immense liberty while maintaining a prestigious reputation throughout Japan. However, beneath this polished facade lurks a harsh reality. The student body is segregated into four tiers, Class A through D, based on merit, with exclusive benefits reserved solely for the top-ranked groups. Kiyotaka Ayanokouji finds himself assigned to Class D, the cohort designated for the school's lowest achievers. Here, he joins Suzune Horikita, a detached student convinced of her own misplacement who is resolute in her drive to ascend to Class A, and Kikyou Kushida, a sociable classmate known for her popularity and her determination to befriend everyone. While initial class placements are set, individual rankings can be altered by surpassing students from superior classes. Furthermore, Class D faces no limitations regarding the tactics employed to climb the social ladder. Amidst this unforgiving academic battlefield, can these students defy the odds and secure their place at the summit?

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?

Every ten years, the Zodiac Tournament convenes elite mercenaries renowned for their overwhelming power, tactical acumen, and lethal accuracy. Each combatant embodies one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals. Fighting fiercely for their honor and survival, they engage in brutal combat until only one remains victorious. The twelfth edition of this tournament begins in an abandoned city, emptied of the half-million residents who once inhabited it. To heighten the danger, each fighter consumes a poisonous gem that imposes a strict time limit on both the contest and their survival. With a single wish promised to the winner, the Zodiac Warriors launch their ferocious battle for dominance.

Nobuaki Kanazawa has trouble blending in at his new school and shows little desire to make friends. His distant behavior is later explained by a grim past: every student receives a mysterious text from someone calling themselves "The King." The message introduces the lethal "King's Game," where refusing, quitting, or failing to complete tasks within 24 hours leads to death. Having endured this ordeal before and witnessed others die, Nobuaki tries to warn his clueless classmates. They ignore him until the first deaths occur. Trapped in a horrifying situation with no way out, Nobuaki faces the dilemma of saving himself or attempting to rescue his classmates—a mission he failed to accomplish once before.

After a magnitude-7.8 earthquake hits Tokyo's Shibuya ward on November 6, 2009, a black fire spreads and causes mass panic on the day of the earthquake. The sudden disaster that becomes known as the "Shibuya Earthquake" kills 3,851 people and injures 30,927 more. The story is set in a reconstructed Shibuya district in October 2015. A string of mysterious deaths occurs in Shibuya amidst the reconstruction. People begin to take notice as the strange events start on the same day that chaos broke out in Shibuya with a certain incident five years earlier. The events are called the "Return of the New Generation Madness." Note: Includes episode 0.

In the distant technological future, civilization has reached its ultimate Net-based form. An "infection" in the past caused the automated systems to spiral out of order, resulting in a multi-leveled city structure that replicates itself infinitely in all directions. Now humanity has lost access to the city's controls, and is hunted down and purged by the defense system known as the Safeguard. In a tiny corner of the city, a little enclave known as the Electro-Fishers is facing eventual extinction, trapped between the threat of the Safeguard and dwindling food supplies. A girl named Zuru goes on a journey to find food for her village, only to inadvertently cause doom when an observation tower senses her and summons a Safeguard pack to eliminate the threat. With her companions dead and all escape routes blocked, the only thing that can save her now is the sudden arrival of Killy the Wanderer, on his quest for the Net Terminal Genes, the key to restoring order to the world.

An intense wave of internet addiction grips the country's youth, leading many to become overly dependent on the virtual realm. Those deemed beyond recovery are confined to the Elite Reeducation Academy, intended to rehabilitate them into functional adults. Hibiki, a teenager suffering from this affliction, awakens at the academy without recollection of how he got there. The head instructor informs him that he was brought to the academy in a coma-like state at his mother’s insistence, as she feared his growing aggression due to his addiction. Feeling trapped in what seems more like a prison than an educational institution and unable to withstand the staff's harsh treatment, Hibiki contemplates ending his life by jumping from the roof. His plans are thwarted when he meets a mysterious individual named Shin, who promises to instill a sense of purpose in him.

Toki no Asase One Sunday, rather than attending church, Nero Vanetti and Vanno Clemente persuade Nero's younger sibling, Frate, to join them in sneaking out to explore a circus in Lawless. Aware of the possible repercussions, the three set off, eager for some amusement. Subete no Kinou At a bar in Lawless, Ganzo Alary encounters Vincent Vanetti, an ambitious Italian immigrant looking for work. Intrigued by Vincent's desire to become a don, Ganzo arranges a meeting between Vincent and the leaders of the Moreno family for the following day, a decision that will deeply shape the future of organized crime in Lawless. Ashita, Mata Ashita After overcoming an assassin in Khota, Angelo Lagusa and Nero head back to Lawless. Nero falls severely ill with a high fever and experiences vivid dreams of the past. Meanwhile, Angelo works to help Nero recover using a special treatment.

When mankind is threatened by the sudden emergence of undead monsters, those who are bitten become "Kabane" - one of them. To survive the rise of the Kabane, the people of Hinomoto have built fortress stations and barricaded themselves inside. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress is the story of those who travel beyond these fortresses. The movie is a compilation re-telling of the hit TV series Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, told over two parts: Part 1: Light That Gathers and Part 2: Life That Burns. See special content, new additional scenes that appear only in the film, and a remastering of the ending - different from the original TV series.

In 2022, a massive EMP detonation triggers a global blackout, unleashing widespread chaos and devastation across the world. Directed by celebrated animator Shinichiro Watanabe, famed for projects such as Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo, Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 is an animated short that functions as a lead-in to the film Blade Runner 2049.

The DVD and Blu-ray releases of Kakegurui contain picture drama episodes. These include: Maid Kissa Hyakkaou (メイド喫茶百花王), Nekomimi Gakuen Hyakkaou (ネコミミ学園百花王), and Seito-kai☆Kissaten Keikaku (生徒会☆喫茶店計画).

In Lostorage Conflated WIXOSS: Missing Link, Suzuko Homura and Chinatsu Morikawa overcome the antagonistic Bookmaker Kou Satomi, seemingly restoring their everyday lives. Yet their relief is short-lived when Kiyoi Mizushima asks for Suzuko's aid in stopping the ongoing Selector battles, uncovering that Satomi's schemes continue even after his defeat. Motivated by lingering uncertainties and the persistent threat, Suzuko joins Mizushima in the inquiry, embarking on a path that drives them deeper into a crisis destined to shape the Selectors' future.

Mankind has lost the ability to reproduce due to gene manipulation intended to extend lifespan. The clones that govern the endless underworld may have gained fertility. Parton is chosen for a journey through a subterranean labyrinth teeming with monsters to ensure humanity's survival.

In this age, artificial intelligence has risen to dominance. Birth restrictions were imposed to control the rapidly expanding AI population. Despite the threats posed by AI, humanity's desire still fuels illegal birth laws. Parents and their children face execution if discovered by the government. A couple makes their way to the port, heading toward the resistance group known as the 'Human Tribe' in order to rescue the children. AI was closing in from behind. The short film first premiered in Italy at the Euganea Film Festival. It was subsequently featured at numerous other festivals and earned several awards throughout its festival run.