Best Suspense Anime of 2018

Amidst the relentless battle against the Titans endangering humanity's existence within the remaining walls, a sinister threat begins to fester among the inhabitants themselves. Following his narrow escape from the Colossal Titan and Armored Titan, Eren Yaeger focuses on perfecting his Titan-shifting powers. Simultaneously, Krista Lenz mourns the death of a comrade, while Captain Levi assembles a new special operations squad featuring Eren and his allies. As Commander Erwin Smith recuperates from his wounds and troop spirits rise, this fragile calm is shattered when the government abruptly demands the surrender of both Eren and Krista. The Survey Corps' recent victories have attracted scrutiny, leading to the dispatch of a figure from Levi's past to apprehend the two. Now, Levi and his unit must flee, charged with shielding Eren and Krista from their pursuers. The war for survival against the horrifying Titans escalates, compounded by a treacherous conflict with a far more cunning human adversary.

Two years after the CCG's raid on Anteiku, Tokyo has changed under the organization's intensified watch. Despite these measures, ghouls continue to pose a severe danger, especially the terrorist faction Aogiri Tree, which has become more wary of the CCG's expanding influence. In response, the CCG created the Quinx Squad, an elite unit of humans surgically modified to possess ghoul abilities for hunting these threats. The squad is led by Haise Sasaki, a half-ghoul, half-human trainee of the legendary special class investigator Kishou Arima. Yet Haise harbors repressed memories that are slowly returning, offering flashes of his past self.

In the aftermath of the Tsukiyama family's destruction, the Commission of Counter Ghouls (CCG) escalates its efforts to eradicate every ghoul in Japan. Haise Sasaki, having left the Quinx Squad, accepts perilous missions for the CCG with a cold and unyielding determination. Yet beneath this emotionless facade, fragments of Ken Kaneki's memories begin to resurface, causing deep internal conflict that impacts those around him. The Quinx Squad finds itself struggling in Haise's absence, grappling with the void left by their former leader and mentor. Despite their personal desires, both the squad and Haise are compelled to continue their duties within the CCG. Simultaneously, Haise uncovers evidence of a clandestine group operating behind the CCG's scenes, while the Quinx Squad hears whispers suggesting corruption within the organization itself.

Following the death of his parents, Aslan Jade Callenreese, known as Ash Lynx, was raised by the notorious mafia boss Dino Golzine. Now seventeen and the head of his own criminal organization, Ash is propelled by the dying words of his brother Griffin, who repeatedly whispered "Banana Fish" before succumbing in the Iraq War, to embark on a perilous investigation. However, his inquiry is abruptly interrupted when Dino's enforcers raid Ash's secret base located in an underground nightclub. Amidst the chaos, Ash encounters Shunichi Ibe and Eiji Okumura, two Japanese photojournalists documenting street gangs, through the connection of his friend Skip. Despite a cautionary warning from Shorter Wong, Dino's forces capture both Skip and Eiji. With no other option but to confront his dark history in the underworld, Ash launches a mission to rescue the abducted journalists and reveal the secrets behind the mysterious Banana Fish.

Rintarou Okabe, the self-proclaimed mad scientist notorious for his eccentricity, has fallen into profound despair after failing to save Makise Kurisu. Now depressed and withdrawn, he abandons his scientific pursuits to live as an ordinary college student, attempting to flee the haunting memories of his time-traveling adventures, which remain a secret to everyone around him. While working as a receptionist at a technology conference, Okabe meets Maho Hiyajo, an energetic young woman who later provides translation for a lecture by Professor Alexis Leskinen. During the event, Alexis and Maho introduce Amadeus, an advanced artificial intelligence capable of replicating a person's memories, personality, and behaviors with extraordinary precision. Following the lecture, Okabe learns that Maho and Alexis were former classmates of Kurisu and have created a digital recreation of her. Tasked by Alexis with observing the AI's actions, Okabe is given the chance to interact with a digital version of his deceased friend. Caught in a dangerous confrontation with his past, Okabe must face painful truths and navigate the consequences of interfering with the natural flow of events.

In Angels of Death, Rachel Gardner awakens in the basement of an eerie structure with no recollection of her past and a blank stare, driven solely by a yearning for death. Beside her lies Zack, a bandaged killer intent on escaping on his own. He vows to take her life once he secures his freedom, leading the pair to strike a deal to ascend floor by floor in search of liberty. With every level they climb, they face increasingly deranged individuals who seem to recognize Rachel, deepening the mystery surrounding her ties to the facility and the cause of her imprisonment. Confronting a powerful foe on each floor, Rachel and Zack must determine if they can achieve their respective objectives while working together.

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.

Satou Matsuzaka is a high school girl known for her beauty and her reputation for being easygoing with boys. But after meeting a little girl named Shio Koube by chance, Satou comes to understand that this is the first true love she has ever felt. She tells everyone she lives with her aunt, while in reality she secretly shares an apartment with Shio. Though Satou appears innocent, she will go to any lengths to safeguard the one she cherishes, taking extreme measures to preserve the "happy sugar life" they share.

Aya Asagiri suffers daily bullying at school and physical abuse from her older brother Kaname, who is under pressure from their father's academic expectations. One evening, as she considers ending her life, she stumbles upon a strange website called Magical Girl Site that claims to grant magical powers. Initially dismissing it as a bizarre prank, she is shocked to find a magical gun in her shoe locker the next day. Carrying the gun, she confronts her tormentors again, and in a moment of desperation, she fires it, teleporting them to a nearby railroad where they are tragically hit by a passing train. Overwhelmed by guilt over her classmates' deaths, Aya desperately seeks answers. When she finds herself in danger again, she is rescued by Tsuyuno Yatsumura, another student who can manipulate time using magic. Together, the pair embarks on a challenging journey, battling both allies and rivals among other magical girls. Their mission also involves uncovering the mystery behind the enigmatic website and the looming catastrophic event known as "The Tempest."

Whether under the sun or cloaked in darkness, unspeakable horrors lurk in the shadows, poised to strike. These terrors cannot be dodged or overcome—only endured. Stay alert, or you may become their next victim. Step into a collection of bone-chilling tales that will leave you trembling: a cursed jade statue that impales its victims; a nightmare that haunts across generations; a spectral figure at a foggy crossroads offering doomed directions; and a slug growing inside a young girl's mouth. Proceed with caution, for the supernatural dreads within the Junji Ito Collection are too harrowing for the faint of heart.

After yet another failed job interview—her nineteenth, it seems—Juri Yukawa has all but given up on escaping the cramped household she shares with her working mother Nobuko, her NEET brother Tsubasa, her recently fired father Takafumi, and her single sister Sanae. The only real hope for the family to raise a successful adult rests on her young nephew Makoto. Just as their already tense situation hits a breaking point, Makoto and Tsubasa are snatched by a mysterious group demanding a ransom. With only thirty minutes to scrape together five million yen and deliver it to the kidnappers, Juri's grandfather reveals a dangerous secret to her and Takafumi. By offering blood to a mystical stone, the three gain entry to "Stasis"—a dimension where time stands still for everyone except the stone's users. When they reach their destination, the rescue mission goes wrong as they stumble upon others who can also move freely through Stasis. In the ensuing confusion, a colossal being called the Herald appears, its purpose and identity as enigmatic as the timeless world it inhabits.

Eren Yeager and the other graduates of the 104th Training Corps have only recently begun their service with the Survey Corps when an assault on Wall Rose throws their plans into chaos. As the team rallies to defend the wall, they quickly realize the situation is far more complicated than it first appeared. The clash with the Titans reveals hidden truths and uncovers secrets buried within their own ranks.

Eiya Arakawa, a resolute young woman, arranges a meeting with Yuuga Oota, her best friend's former boyfriend, to learn why he left her for another man. At a café, Yuuga agrees to explain everything if Eiya can decipher the relationship dynamics of a nearby couple, which she does without difficulty. Impressed by her sharp perception and insight, Yuuga invites her to a private session where he reveals the Slave Control Method (SCM), a device that can enslave people. When SCM users duel, their minds are heavily influenced, and the loser is compelled to obey the winner after the duel ends due to heightened feelings of obligation. To test his abilities, Yuuga asks Eiya to act as a backup plan should he fall under someone else's control. He provides her with ten million yen to negotiate his freedom if needed. Though hesitant at first, Eiya accepts after recognizing a shared desire for a more fulfilling life. However, as a secret group rapidly acquires more slaves, Eiya becomes caught in a dangerous situation far beyond what she initially expected.

In the aftermath of the Selector battles, life appears to return to normal for the survivors. However, Kiyoi Mizushima remains vigilant, sensing that the conflict is far from over despite Kou Satomi's defeat. His loyalists are still plotting to resurrect his nefarious plans. Mizushima's fears prove valid as the Selector battle system resurfaces with a new twist. Participants now receive a special key card that can be activated with gold coins to unlock secret abilities. Anticipating the formidable adversaries she will face, Mizushima begins assembling a team of powerful allies to break the perpetual cycle of darkness once and for all.

With the Mars mission ending, a number of Terraformars succeed in arriving on Earth, escalating the conflict. Survivors from ANNEX-I, joined by fresh forces, are compelled to protect the world from the increasing threat of the roaches.

A "deleted scene" from Chainsaw Bunny, where the monster becomes a giant pink faceless looming creature.