Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom

Hitman, Contract Killer, Assassin, Bounty Hunter, Hired Gangster...
Here is a compilation of blood and tears


Rules of this list :

- The plot has to revolve around the HITMAN JOB. Being chased by one counts. Better if the Hitman is the main character. It doesn't have to be always the main focus but just having a assassin arc isn't enough.

- No sci-fi, No super-power, No supernatural, No fantasy. It has to be REALISTIC.

- Only pure ACTION, blood, chase scenes, explosions, firefights, crime, revenge, mafia.

- Contemporary period.

- Using GUNS (Some exeptions are made, if the spirit is still close to the other criterias).

- Maximum 2 anime per franchise.


PS: If you are not afraid of the H3ntaï tag, also check : Mezzo Forte and A Kite

This list features "hidden gem" animes which are animes that aren't too popular or mainstream but are really good. (Doesn't include any sequels or specific genres)

More to be added...

just some stuff from my superior taste

Anime where the main character is a contract killer, assassin, hired mercenary, hitman etc. These series vary in their story although many are OPMC series there are some anime in this list that are more light-hearted or though provoking.

Series that involve assassins/assassinations.

𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙐𝙇𝘼𝙍 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙎 | 𝙌𝙐𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙔 𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 | 𝙑𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙏 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙁𝙄𝙇𝙀 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙀
Action Fantasy Anime with dark themes or undertones. (Little psychology)

This stack lists anime where emotionless and/or kuudere female characters are either the protagonists, or the main girl. Any romantic developments and undertones are also considered here, though are not always present.

Anime adaptions that are based on Visual Novels, and the Visual Novels have been translated to English. Also Eroge, Bishoujo Game/Galge, Otome Game, Nakige/Nukige tag.

(PART 1) https://myanimelist.net/stacks/50569
(PART 3) https://myanimelist.net/stacks/51424

Part 2 of this stack: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/51003

"A political conspiracy refers to a secretive plan or agreement between individuals or groups to influence political outcomes or events, typically in a manner that is unlawful, deceptive, or unethical. The primary goal of a political conspiracy is often to gain or maintain power, manipulate public opinion, undermine opponents, or achieve specific political objectives. Such conspiracies can involve a wide range of actions, including corruption, espionage, propaganda, rigging elections, or other illegal activities.

The concept of a political conspiracy generally implies a degree of coordination and planning that is hidden from public view, and the conspirators typically seek to conceal their actions to avoid detection and legal consequences. Because of their covert nature, political conspiracies can be challenging to prove, and allegations of conspiracy often lead to significant controversy and debate." (Source: ChatGPT, "define political conspiracy")

The following criteria must apply to the titles in this stack:
- Focus on the conspiracy aspect in the main storyline.
- Investigation of the conspiracy is a part of the storyline.
- Taking place in current time or near future.
- Sci-fi elements OK.
- Supernatural elements not OK.
- 1 title per franchise.

List of dark or depressive anime from the 2000s.

Anime that were popular in the early 2000s but are much more rare to hear about nowadays

Note: The numbers compare their peaks of popularity to Haruhi's.

Honorable Mentions (removed): School Rumble, Soukou no Strain

Honorable Mentions (still too popular): Kerero Gunsou, Full Metal Panic!, Chobits, Natsume Yuujinchou, Tokyo Mew Mew, .hack//Sign, Familiar of Zero, and Shugo Chara

Please tell me if I missed any! Given the nature of this list, I'm sure it could be modified a lot! xD