10 anime with shocking plot twists that will leave you speechless
Anime is known for its emotional storytelling, and some shows take it to the next level with depressing plot twists that will leave you speechless. Here are 10 anime shows with gut-wrenching plot reveals that you never saw coming.
1. Death Parade
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Death Parade starts as a fun and dark supernatural anime but takes a heavy turn when Chiyuki's true purpose is revealed. She's not just a human working with Decim at the Quindecim bar; she's there to be judged herself.
2. Anohana
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Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day seems adorable on paper but is actually a super depressing anime . Menma's tragic accident and the friends' grief will leave you in tears, especially in the final episode.
3. Cowboy Bebop
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Cowboy Bebop is a classic anime with a depressing plot twist towards the end. Spike's tragic past and his eventual demise will catch you off guard.
4. Assassination Classroom
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This fun anime takes a dark turn when Koro-sensei's true intentions are revealed. The students' (and viewers') emotional attachment to Koro-sensei makes the second-to-last episode a tear-jerker.
5. Orange
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Orange seems pleasant on the outside but is a total tear-jerker on the inside. Naho's efforts to prevent Kakeru's suicide will keep you on edge until the very end.
6. Fruits Basket
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Fruits Basket deals with abuse and has many plot twists that will keep you guessing. Each character has a darker secret, and the big bad's twists will affect the characters even more.
7. Angel Beats!
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Angel Beats! is another popular anime with a dark and depressing twist. The teens are stuck in the afterlife, and the main character's backstory will leave you in tears.
8. Your Lie In April
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This show is the definition of depressing plot twists. Kousei's love for Kaori and her terminal illness will punch you in the gut. The final reveal of Kaori's love for Kousei will leave you heartbroken.
9. Plastic Memories
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This sci-fi anime takes a quick turn towards the dramatic. Tsukasa and Isla's story will make you fall in love with the characters, only to have a heart-twisting ending.
10. Chrono Crusade
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Chrono Crusade seems like a standard supernatural action anime but has a gut-wrenching twist. Chrono and Rosette's bond is formed through a contract that slowly ticks her life away, making their love bittersweet.
These anime shows will take you on an emotional rollercoaster, so be prepared to cry your eyes out!
1. Death Parade
Death Parade starts as a fun and dark supernatural anime but takes a heavy turn when Chiyuki's true purpose is revealed. She's not just a human working with Decim at the Quindecim bar; she's there to be judged herself.
2. Anohana
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day seems adorable on paper but is actually a super depressing anime . Menma's tragic accident and the friends' grief will leave you in tears, especially in the final episode.
3. Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop is a classic anime with a depressing plot twist towards the end. Spike's tragic past and his eventual demise will catch you off guard.
4. Assassination Classroom
This fun anime takes a dark turn when Koro-sensei's true intentions are revealed. The students' (and viewers') emotional attachment to Koro-sensei makes the second-to-last episode a tear-jerker.
5. Orange
Orange seems pleasant on the outside but is a total tear-jerker on the inside. Naho's efforts to prevent Kakeru's suicide will keep you on edge until the very end.
6. Fruits Basket
Fruits Basket deals with abuse and has many plot twists that will keep you guessing. Each character has a darker secret, and the big bad's twists will affect the characters even more.
7. Angel Beats!
Angel Beats! is another popular anime with a dark and depressing twist. The teens are stuck in the afterlife, and the main character's backstory will leave you in tears.
8. Your Lie In April
This show is the definition of depressing plot twists. Kousei's love for Kaori and her terminal illness will punch you in the gut. The final reveal of Kaori's love for Kousei will leave you heartbroken.
9. Plastic Memories
This sci-fi anime takes a quick turn towards the dramatic. Tsukasa and Isla's story will make you fall in love with the characters, only to have a heart-twisting ending.
10. Chrono Crusade
Chrono Crusade seems like a standard supernatural action anime but has a gut-wrenching twist. Chrono and Rosette's bond is formed through a contract that slowly ticks her life away, making their love bittersweet.
These anime shows will take you on an emotional rollercoaster, so be prepared to cry your eyes out!
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