There’s no doubt that anime has become a popular form of entertainment over the years. It’s no wonder, then, that psychological anime series and movies have become some of the most popular genres in the medium. Whether it’s exploring the depths of human emotions or exploring the supernatural, these series and movies are sure to leave an impression on you. Here are 40 of the best psychological anime series and movies out there!

  1. “Death Note” (2006) This dark and suspenseful series follows Light Yagami, a high school student who finds a mysterious notebook that allows him to kill anyone by writing their name in it. Soon enough, Light is using this power to take down criminals across Japan.
  2. “Psycho-Pass” (2012) In this futuristic thriller, Inspector Akane Tsunemori is tasked with policing society using a system called “Psycho-Pass.” This system measures people’s mental state and assigns them a rating based on their criminal tendencies. As Akane investigates the death of a colleague, she begins to question the validity of Psycho-Pass itself…and her own sanity.
  3. “Death Note: The Last Name” (2017) After Light Yagami is killed by L (the main antagonist from Death Note), his friend Misa Amane takes up his cause and tries to find someone who can beat L at his own game by using Death Notes themselves. However, Misa soon realizes that there may be more to Death Notes than meets the eye…and she may not be able to survive long enough to find out what it is!
  4. “Kimi no Na Wa” (2016) In this heartwarming romance story, high school student Mitsuha struggles with her identity – she doesn’t know whether she should live as herself or as someone else ..