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Anime has gained massive popularity over the years and is enjoyed by people of all ages. However, not all anime is appropriate for children. Some anime contain themes, violence, and adult content that may not be suitable for young audiences. As a responsible parent or guardian, it is essential to keep an eye on the media that your children consume. In this article, we have compiled a list of 24 anime that is too intense for kids. These anime contain graphic violence, sexual themes, and mature content that may not be suitable for young viewers. We advise parents and guardians to use discretion when allowing their children to watch any of the anime on this list.
Attack on Titan
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The story is set in a world where humanity lives inside cities surrounded by enormous walls due to the Titans, gigantic humanoid creatures who devour humans seemingly without reason. The Titans are typically several stories tall and appear to have no intelligence, devouring humans regardless of whether they are armed or not. The Titans are typically several stories tall and appear to have no intelligence, devouring humans regardless of whether they are armed or not. The story follows Eren Yeager, whose mother is devoured by a Titan, and he swears to rid the world of Titans. He, along with his friends Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlert, join the Survey Corps, an organisation that fights Titans outside the walls.
Death Note
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Death Note is a psychological thriller anime series based on manga of the same name. The story follows Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a mysterious notebook that can kill anyone whose name is written in it. Light starts using the Death Note to cleanse the world of criminals, but as he becomes more and more power-hungry, he is pursued by a detective known only as “L” who is determined to stop him. The series explores the ethics and morality of using such a power and the psychological battle between Light and L.
Tokyo Ghoul
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The story is set in an alternate universe where ghouls, creatures who can only survive by eating human flesh, live among the human population and must hide their true nature to avoid persecution. The protagonist, Kaneki, is a college student who becomes a ghoul after a chance encounters with one. He struggles to adapt to his new life and the societal prejudices he faces as a ghoul. He also becomes embroiled in a power struggle between different ghoul factions and the government agency tasked with hunting them down.
Elfen Lied
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The story is set in a world where a small percentage of the population is born with special powers, known as “Diclonii.” The protagonist, Lucy, is a Diclonius who escapes from a research facility where she was being held captive. She suffers from amnesia and is found by two college students, Kouta and Yuka, who take her in. As she begins to regain her memories, her past as a test subject and the events that led to her escape come to light, revealing a dark and violent history.
Black Butler
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The story is set in Victorian England and follows the life of Ciel Phantomhive, a thirteen-year-old nobleman who runs a successful toy manufacturing company. He is also the head of the Phantomhive noble family, which acts as the Queen’s watchdog. Ciel has a demon butler named Sebastian, who is bound to him through a Faustian contract. Together, they solve various crimes and mysteries, usually involving the supernatural, to protect the Queen and the country.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
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The story is set in a world where alchemy, the art of manipulating matter, is a common practice. The story follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who use alchemy in an attempt to bring their mother back to life. The ritual goes wrong and results in the loss of Alphonse’s body and Edward’s leg. The brothers then set out on a journey to find the Philosopher’s Stone, a legendary alchemical substance that can restore their bodies, and uncover a government conspiracy.
Psycho-Pass
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The story is set in a dystopian future where people’s mental states are constantly monitored by a system called the Psycho-Pass, which determines their likelihood of committing crimes. The story follows Akane Tsunemori, a new inspector for the Public Safety Bureau’s Criminal Investigation Division, as she and her team are tasked with hunting down criminals who have exceeded their Psycho-Pass limit. As she delves deeper into the cases and the inner workings of the system, she begins to question the morality and effectiveness of the Psycho-Pass and the society it upholds.
Parasyte
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The story is set in a world where aliens known as “Parasytes” are attempting to take over the human race by infiltrating and taking control of human hosts. The protagonist, Shinichi Izumi, is a high school student whose right arm is taken over by a Parasyte named Migi. As they form an unlikely partnership, Shinichi and Migi must navigate the dangers of the other Parasytes and the government’s efforts to eradicate them, all while trying to understand the true nature of the Parasytes and their place in the world.
Hellsing
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The story follows the Hellsing Organization, a secret organisation led by Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, which is responsible for protecting England from supernatural threats. The organisation’s most powerful weapon is Alucard, a vampire who works for them. The story follows Alucard and his allies as they battle other vampires, ghouls, and various other supernatural creatures, while also uncovering a larger conspiracy involving the true nature of the Hellsing Organisation and its purpose.
Blood-C
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The story takes place in a small village where Saya Kisaragi, a seemingly normal schoolgirl, is the only one capable of fighting and defeating the “Furukimono,” strange monsters that threaten the village. As she fights, Saya begins to uncover the truth behind her powers and the village, leading her to question her own identity and the true nature of the monsters she is fighting. The anime is known for its graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and plot twists.
Serial Experiments Lain
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The story is set shortly when the widespread use of the Internet has caused a sudden change in the way people live their lives. Lain Iwakura, a shy and introverted 14-year-old girl, is one of the few who are not connected to the wired world. However, after receiving an email from a mysterious sender, Lain begins to explore the world of Wired and soon finds herself drawn into a dark and dangerous conspiracy.
Deadman Wonderland
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The story takes place in a prison theme park called Deadman Wonderland. The main character, Ganta Igarashi, is falsely accused of mass murder and is sent to prison, where he must fight for survival against other inmates in brutal gladiatorial battles. Along the way, Ganta discovers that the prison holds many secrets and that the true purpose of Deadman Wonderland is something far more sinister than he could have imagined.
Claymore
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The story is set in a medieval world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans. To combat them, the organization known as the Claymores, who are half-human, half-Yoma hybrids, are created. The main character, Clare, is a Claymore who sets out on a journey to find and kill the Yoma that killed her family. Along the way, she discovers that the true nature of the Yoma, the Claymores, and the organization itself is far more complicated than she initially thought.
Monster
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The story follows Dr Kenzo Tenma, a brilliant neurosurgeon who saves the life of a young boy named Johan Liebert. Several years later, Dr Tenma discovers that Johan has become a serial killer, and sets out to track him down and stop him. Along the way, Dr Tenma uncovers a web of lies and deception and learns the truth about Johan’s past and the role that he played in it.
Ajin: Demi-Human
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The story is set in a world where a small percentage of people are born as “Ajin,” immortal beings who cannot die. The main character, Kei Nagai, is a high school student who discovers that he is an Ajin and is hunted by the government. He teams up with other Ajin to fight for their rights and survival, while also uncovering the truth about their existence and the true nature of the government’s Ajin research.
Black Lagoon
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The story follows Rokuro Okajima, a salaryman who is kidnapped by a group of pirates called the Black Lagoon. He joins the crew and becomes known as “Rock” and becomes embroiled in the illegal activities of the Black Lagoon company such as kidnapping, piracy, and assassinations.
High School of the Dead
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The story takes place during a zombie outbreak that turns most of the school population into zombies. A group of students and teachers band together to survive and escape the school while also trying to figure out the reason behind the outbreak and if there is a cure.
Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody
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The story follows a programmer named Suzuki Ichirou who gets transported to a fantasy RPG-like world while he’s working on a game. He becomes a powerful mage and starts exploring the world with a group of girls he met in the game, while also trying to find a way to return to the real world.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
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The story is divided into eight parts, each following the story of one member of the Joestar family, who inevitably has a name that can be abbreviated to the titular “Jojo.” Each part follows a different generation of the Joestar family, who inevitably have to contend with supernatural threats, often involving Stand users, beings with supernatural abilities. The story spans from the late 19th century to the present day, and each part has its unique plot and setting.
No Game No Life
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The story follows a brother and sister duo, Sora and Shiro, who are known as the legendary gamers “Blank” and are summoned to a parallel world where everything is decided by games. They team up with other species to defeat the god of games and become the new rulers of the world.
Danganronpa
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The story takes place in a high school where students are trapped and forced to participate in a killing game. The students must figure out who among them is the killer and survive until the end to escape, but if the killer is not caught, they all die.
Ghost in the Shell
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Stand Alone Complex: The story takes place in a future where technology has advanced to the point where people have cybernetic enhancements and the line between human and machine becomes blurred. The main character, Major Motoko Kusanagi, is a member of a government task force called Public Security Section 9, which investigates and fights against cybercrime.
The Promised Neverland
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The story takes place in an orphanage where a group of children discover that they are raised to be food for demons. They must devise a plan to escape and uncover the truth about their existence and the world outside of the orphanage.
Gungrave
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The story follows two childhood friends, Brandon Heat and Harry MacDowell, who become members of a powerful crime organization. As they rise through the ranks, they are forced to confront the darker aspects of their actions and the true nature of the organization they have become a part of.
In conclusion, the above-listed anime series are all known for their intense and mature themes, and may not be suitable for children. They deal with themes such as violence, death, and moral ambiguity, and often contain graphic and disturbing imagery. The plots range from psychological thrillers to action adventures, and from science fiction to horror. These anime are not for the faint of heart and will keep the viewer on the edge of their seat. They are for mature audiences who are looking for something with a more complex and thought-provoking story.