Some anime have a dark twist and sometimes the cover image can be misleading. We show you 5 anime series that are definitely not what you would expect.
If you know one, you know them all. Many anime are similar in their theme and certain “dramatic twists” can be spotted from 20 miles away. However, there are some anime where the first impression is more than just misleading. The saying that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover also applies to anime.
We have 5 anime for you that are not what you would expect.
Of course, we don’t want to take the joy of discovering the “unexpected” away from you. However, for those who still want to be informed, we have written about any special twists in “spoiler” tags – so you have to weigh whether you want to reveal the particularity or not.
School-Live!
Alternative names: Gakkougurashi!, Gakkou Gurashi!
Episodes: 12
Stream available on: Currently, no streaming provider known. Available for purchase only.
The young, energetic Yuki Takeya loves her school life. Every morning she looks forward to the new day to learn something new with her friends. A bit scatterbrained but always lovable, she stumbles through the school while being accompanied by her best friends. She is part of a very special club at school, where there is a special rule: They must spend their whole lives in school until graduation.
Spoiler about School-Live!
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Slice of Life
Observant viewers will already notice some strange details in the background. Stacked tables, wind in the hallway despite closed windows. The end of the first episode reveals: The world has ended, and humanity has been nearly wiped out by a zombie epidemic. Yuki lives in the delusion of a normal school day, while her friends have barricaded themselves in the school and are trying to ensure the survival of the group.
Ranking of Kings
Alternative names: Ousama Ranking
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
Episodes: 23 (Season 2 is currently running)
Stream available on: Crunchyroll
The little Bojji is a disgrace to his kingdom. As the son of the gigantic King Boss, he is not only small and frail but also deaf and clumsy – anything but suitable to one day rule the kingdom. He is the laughing stock of the realm and must prove himself if he wants to be worthy of his duty. So he goes on a journey to become the strongest of all kings – and survive political intrigues and assassination attempts along the way. Because his brother also wants to be king…
What to expect from Ranking of Kings: The art style may remind many of children’s series – but that’s misleading. The story of Ranking of Kings is mature and sometimes quite dark. The characters have incredible depth, and the cruelty shown at times gains a whole different dimension through the seemingly childlike art style. If you just want to see a good, thoughtful adventure story with a lot of heart and seriousness, this anime is a great choice.
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