Suspense (174)

Instilling a sense of anticipation and excitement takes priority, and is accomplished with a narrative that is rife with twists, turns, and red herrings. Uncertainty is present every step of the way, often drawn out for maximum effect. A variety of tools are used to keep the audience on the edge of their seats, such as withholding important information, intentional misdirection, or even outright subversion of expectations. Suspenseful moments do not mean a work is Suspense; the feeling of anticipation or anxiety must be maintained throughout the story. Contrast with Horror where the audience is in a constant state of apprehension and dreads the next event, rather than craving it. While Mystery also instills anticipation, the tension is focused on discovering the solution to a puzzle, rather than knowing what the characters will do next. Sometimes a story can mix Suspense with Horror or Mystery, but this is rare.

Dwaeji-ui Wang

Dwaeji-ui Wang

Dwaeji-ui Wang

Nov 3, 2011 | 1 eps | Publishing

Arve Rezzle: Kikaijikake no Yousei-tachi

Arve Rezzle: Kikaijikake no Yousei-tachi

Arve Rezzle: Kikaijikake no Yousei-tachi

Mar 2, 2013 | 1 eps | Publishing

Death Billiards

Death Billiards

Death Billiards

Mar 2, 2013 | 1 eps | Publishing

Dead Girl Trailer

Dead Girl Trailer

Dead Girl Trailer

May 22, 2011 | 1 eps | Publishing

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak

Aug 15, 2013 | 1 eps | Publishing

Koroshiya-san: The Hired Gun

Koroshiya-san: The Hired Gun

Koroshiya-san: The Hired Gun

Oct 11, 2013 to Dec 13, 2013 | 10 eps | Publishing

Chang

Chang

Chang

Nov 1, 2012 | 1 eps | Publishing

Saibi

Saibi

Saibi

Nov 21, 2013 | 1 eps | Publishing

Psycho-Pass 2

Psycho-Pass 2

Psycho-Pass 2

Oct 10, 2014 to Dec 19, 2014 | 11 eps | Publishing

Zankyou no Terror

Zankyou no Terror

Zankyou no Terror

Jul 11, 2014 to Sep 26, 2014 | 11 eps | Publishing

Meisou! Underworld

Meisou! Underworld

Meisou! Underworld

Apr 15, 2014 | 1 eps | Publishing

Imawa no Kuni no Alice

Imawa no Kuni no Alice

Imawa no Kuni no Alice

Oct 15, 2014 to Feb 16, 2015 | 3 eps | Publishing

Denpa-teki na Kanojo

Denpa-teki na Kanojo

Denpa-teki na Kanojo

Delinquent Juu Juuzawa is a lone wolf who does not see much use in befriending people. So when a girl named Ame Ochibana claims they are linked together from their previous lives, he is highly skeptical and doesn't want anything to do with her. Even stranger is that her fondest wish is to be his servant. Thinking that Ame must be delusional, he tries to distance himself from her. But when a classmate is murdered, Juu instead decides to keep her close, believing the strange girl to be the culprit. However, her intelligence and skill begin to prove invaluable as the two begin working together to solve the murder.
Denpa-teki na Kanojo weaves together a story of love, loss, and devotion, showing that allies can be found in the most unlikely of places.

Feb 4, 2009 to Dec 4, 2009 | 2 eps | Publishing

Kara no Kyoukai Movie 6: Boukyaku Rokuon

Kara no Kyoukai Movie 6: Boukyaku Rokuon

Kara no Kyoukai Movie 6: Boukyaku Rokuon

With strange events occurring at Reien Girls' Academy during winter break, Azaka Kokutou, a student and apprentice mage, is sent by her master to investigate. It turns out that another mage has been stealing the students' memories using fairies that, despite her magical talent, are invisible to Azaka. So Shiki Ryougi, an acquaintance with special eyes who can see what Azaka cannot, is also sent to the academy to help with the crisis.

However, the two have trouble getting along, mainly due to the fact that Azaka views Shiki as her romantic rival. But when the fairy situation quickly spirals out of control and more layers of the mystery are revealed, Azaka must learn to work with Shiki in order to save her classmates.

Dec 20, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kara no Kyoukai Movie 7: Satsujin Kousatsu (Go)

Kara no Kyoukai Movie 7: Satsujin Kousatsu (Go)

Kara no Kyoukai Movie 7: Satsujin Kousatsu (Go)

In February 1999, a string of murders has Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou on edge. These crimes share a disturbing resemblance to a similar set of homicides from 1995, when Shiki and Mikiya first met, and awaken a dark, murderous desire that has laid dormant within Shiki's soul ever since then.

With Shiki under suspicion due to her involvement in the past killings and supposed resemblance to the killer, she and Mikiya set out to find the true perpetrator. In the midst of their separate investigations, Mikiya grows increasingly concerned with Shiki's well-being and hurries to find the one responsible in order to protect Shiki from her own impulses. With the lead he receives from his cousin, police investigator Daisuke Akimi, Mikiya is led into the underbelly of Mifune City, as the salvation of Shiki's soul lies in his determination to prove her innocence once and for all.

Aug 8, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Higashi no Eden

Higashi no Eden

Higashi no Eden

On November 22, 2010, Japan was hit by missile strikes, a terrorist act that fortunately did not harm anyone, becoming known as "Careless Monday." Quickly forgotten, society goes on about their lives as normal.

During her graduation trip to America three months later, friendly college student Saki Morimi's life is forever changed when she finds herself saved from unexpected trouble by Akira Takizawa. Takizawa is cheerful, but odd in many ways—he is stark naked and suffers from amnesia, believing himself to be a terrorist. In addition, he possesses a strange cell phone loaded with 8.2 billion yen in digital cash.

Despite Takizawa's suspicious traits, Saki quickly befriends the enigmatic young man. However, unbeknownst to her, this is the beginning of a thrilling death game involving money, cell phones, and the salvation of the world. Higashi no Eden chronicles Saki's struggle to unravel the mysteries behind her savior, while Takizawa himself battles other individuals armed with similar cell phones and returning memories which reveal his possible connection to the event from months ago.

Apr 10, 2009 to Jun 19, 2009 | 11 eps | Publishing

Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom

Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom

Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom

Mafia is rife in America where assassinations are a regular occurrence on the streets. Inferno, a mysterious company, is behind most of these dealings through the use of their near-invincible human weapon, "Phantom."

One day, a Japanese tourist accidentally witnesses Phantom's latest murder. Desperate to escape, the tourist hides in a secluded building. However, Phantom, revealed to be a young woman named Ein, and the leader of Inferno "Scythe Master" captures the tourist and brainwashes him.

Given the name "Zwei," this once peaceful tourist is now a puppet of Inferno with no memories. Drawn into a world of lies, deceit, and violence, Zwei must fight to survive, hopefully to one day regain his memories and escape from this world where he is constantly on the brink of death.

Apr 3, 2009 to Sep 25, 2009 | 26 eps | Publishing

Under the Dog

Under the Dog

Under the Dog

Aug 1, 2016 | 1 eps | Publishing

Death Parade

Death Parade

Death Parade

Jan 10, 2015 to Mar 28, 2015 | 12 eps | Publishing

Duan Nao

Duan Nao

Duan Nao

Nov 28, 2014 to Jul 31, 2015 | 16 eps | Publishing

Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru

Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru

Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru

Oct 8, 2015 to Dec 24, 2015 | 12 eps | Publishing

Kagewani

Kagewani

Kagewani

Oct 2, 2015 to Dec 25, 2015 | 13 eps | Publishing

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

Apr 4, 2016 to Sep 19, 2016 | 25 eps | Publishing

Osiris no Tenbin

Osiris no Tenbin

Osiris no Tenbin

Aug 1, 2015 to Sep 23, 2015 | 10 eps | Publishing