Sometimes, anime can make you think, can make you wonder, and sometimes, it can leave you confused or even crying as some of these series really do play with your mind. Japanese media website, Goo, has recently asked 500 anime fans to vote for the anime series which they think is the most psychological is cerebral.
Of the 500 voters who participated, 250 were male while 250 were female. The rankings were based on which anime series showed the most intense use of a person’s mind from simple problem solving and detective skills to all-out psychological warfare and a battle of wits. Here are their Top 20:
20) Paprika
19) Pumpkin Scissors
18) Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
17) Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
16) Higurashi: When They Cry
15) The Tatami Galaxy
14) Bakemonogatari
13/12 tie) No Game, No Life and A Certain Magical Index
11) Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei
10) Mushishi
9) Parasyte the Maxim
8) Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
7) Psycho-Pass
6) Attack on Titan
5) Monster
4) Ghost in the Shell
3) Neon Genesis Evangelion
2) Kaiji
1) Death Note
#1 goes to one of the most psychologically intense games of cat and mouse in Japanese animation, and rightfully so as Death Note’s dark and dangerous twists and turns have left fans at the edge of their seats.
While the winner of this ranking, Death Note, may not be a very surprising winner, Kaiji was able to pull a mild upset to get the #2 spot, ahead of one of the most psychological anime series of all time, Evangelion. Kaiji, also known for having the main character use his wit to get out of difficult situations is also very deserving, however, given that its fanbase isn’t as huge as Evangelion’s, it could be counted as an upset of sorts.
And speaking of Eva, the anime which introduced the term, “Mind Rape” has gotten into the heads of many viewers with its Biblical references and psychologically imbalanced children. Eva just fits the Psychological Anime genre to a tee, and it deserves its spot at #3
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Source: Goo
Evangelion only 3rd?! Goo lists the Top 20 most psychological or cerebral anime
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