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The Midnight Gospel is a hallucinatory animated series following Clancy, a spacecaster who visits dying worlds via a faulty simulator. It mixes surreal, improvisational visuals with candid, philosophical talks on life, death, addiction and meaning—an experimental, adult, comic yet moving ride. read more

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy

FLCL is a short, surreal anime blending frantic action, slapstick and coming-of-age drama. It follows Naota whose life is upended by chaotic Haruko, mixing absurd visuals, punk music and emotional moments. read more

Genres: Action, Animation, Comedy

Elfen Lied follows Lucy, a Diclonius mutant with lethal invisible arms and a fractured psyche, found by Kouta and Yuka. It mixes brutal violence and gore with tender, tragic drama about identity, abuse and revenge. Mature content. read more

Genres: Action, Animation, Drama

Naruto: Shippuden follows a matured Naruto aiming to reclaim Sasuke and become Hokage. Epic, emotional long-form tale of escalating ninja battles, deep character growth, world-shaking conflicts and camaraderie. read more

Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation

Archer: an adult animated spy-action comedy about narcissistic agent Sterling Archer and his dysfunctional agency. Sharp, fast dialogue, biting satire, stylized visuals, dark humor, sexual content and violence. read more

Genres: Action, Animation, Comedy

Invader ZIM is a manic, darkly comic animated sci-fi about an inept alien sent to Earth to 'conquer' while disguised as a child; his robot GIR and nemesis Dib fuel grotesque, satirical, feverishly weird, cult-favorite chaos. read more

Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation

Mushoku Tensei follows a 34‑year‑old NEET reborn as Rudeus, tracing his growth from infancy to adulthood in a richly imagined fantasy world. Character‑driven coming‑of‑age, magic, adventure, and mature, often controversial themes. read more

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Fantasy

Steven Universe follows Steven, a half-human, half-Gem boy living with the Crystal Gems who protect Earth. The series mixes action, humor, songs and heartfelt drama exploring identity, family and empathy. read more

Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation

Dr. Stone drops you into a post-apocalyptic world where Taiju and genius Senku revive civilization using chemistry and raw ingenuity. Fast, brainy adventure mixing homemade tech, humor, friendship and rival factions. read more

Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation

Adult animated sci‑fi comedy about a mismatched alien family adapting to suburban America. Fast, gross-out satire with ongoing 'Wall' subplot, dark humor and occasional heart. read more

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Robot Chicken is a fast, stop-motion sketch show that skewers pop culture with brief, surreal, often crude and violent toy-based gags. Adult, satirical, rapid-fire and nostalgia-driven. read more

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Regular Show is an offbeat animated comedy about two lazy best friends, Mordecai (a blue jay) and Rigby (a raccoon), whose mundane park jobs spiral into surreal, action‑packed, often heartfelt misadventures. read more

Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation

Harley Quinn is an R‑rated adult animated series about Harley striking out on her own after leaving the Joker. It mixes sharp, irreverent comedy, over-the-top action and violence, and sincere character growth—especially her bond with Poison Ivy. read more

Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation

Violet Evergarden follows Violet, a former soldier turned 'auto memory doll' who writes people’s feelings into letters. Visually gorgeous and emotionally powerful, it explores grief, healing, empathy, and the aftermath of war. read more

Genres: Animation, Drama, Fantasy

Bleach (2004): Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper to fight Hollows and protect the living. Fast-paced supernatural action, shōnen-style growth, rich worldbuilding, emotional bonds and long, evolving story arcs. read more

Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation

Final Space is an animated sci‑fi action‑adventure following hapless Gary and cute planet‑destroyer Mooncake (later joined by Avocato) on a serialized, emotional, comedic and action‑packed space odyssey. read more

Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation

Big Mouth is an irreverent adult animated comedy about middle-schoolers navigating puberty via raunchy humor and surreal Hormone Monster fantasies. It pairs explicit, gross-out gags with tender, honest explorations of identity, friendship and anxiety. read more

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Romance

Tokyo Revengers follows Takemichi, who is sent 12 years back to save Hinata from the Tokyo Manji Gang. It blends time‑travel, violent gang fights, and emotional themes of friendship, redemption and changing fate. read more

Genres: Action, Animation, Drama

Death Parade follows Decim, a bartender who judges souls by forcing them into high-stakes games to reveal true selves. A mysterious human assistant complicates moral judgments in this dark, emotional anime. read more

Genres: Animation, Drama, Horror

Adventure Time follows Finn, a brave 12-year-old, and Jake, his shape‑shifting dog, on surreal quests across the post‑apocalyptic Land of Ooo. Whimsical humor, catchy songs, deep emotional themes and evolving characters. read more

Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation