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.

Fengyu Lang Qiao

Fengyu Lang Qiao

Fengyu Lang Qiao

2020 | 1 eps | Publishing

Akuma-kun (ONA)

Akuma-kun (ONA)

Akuma-kun (ONA)

2023 to ? | Unknown eps | Publishing

Super Crooks

Super Crooks

Super Crooks

Nov 25, 2021 | 13 eps | Publishing

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu

Jul 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2021 | 15 eps | Publishing

Kaguya

Kaguya

Kaguya

The elite members of Shuchiin Academy's student council continue their competitive day-to-day antics. Council president Miyuki Shirogane clashes daily against vice-president Kaguya Shinomiya, each fighting tooth and nail to trick the other into confessing their romantic love. Kaguya struggles within the strict confines of her wealthy, uptight family, rebelling against her cold default demeanor as she warms to Shirogane and the rest of her friends.

Meanwhile, council treasurer Yuu Ishigami suffers under the weight of his hopeless crush on Tsubame Koyasu, a popular upperclassman who helps to instill a new confidence in him. Miko Iino, the newest student council member, grows closer to the rule-breaking Ishigami while striving to overcome her own authoritarian moral code.

As love further blooms at Shuchiin Academy, the student council officers drag their outsider friends into increasingly comedic conflicts.

Apr 9, 2022 to Jun 25, 2022 | 13 eps | Publishing

Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song (Vivy

Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song (Vivy

Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song (Vivy

When highly evolved AIs set out to eradicate mankind, the carnage that ensues fills the air with the stench of fresh blood and burning bodies. In a desperate bid to prevent the calamity from ever occurring, a scientist bets everything on a remnant from the past.

Turning the clock back a hundred years, AIs are already an integral part of human society, programmed with specific missions meant to be carried out for their entire course of operation. Vivy, the first ever autonomous AI, is a songstress tasked with spreading happiness through her voice. In a theme park where she hardly ever gets a proper audience, she strives to pour her heart out into her performances, bound to repeat it day after day—that is, until an advanced AI from the future appears before her and enlists her help in stopping a devastating war a hundred years in the making. With no time to process the revelation that flips her world upside down, Vivy is catapulted into a century-long journey to avert the violent history yet to come.

Apr 3, 2021 to Jun 19, 2021 | 13 eps | Publishing

Summertime Render (Summer Time Rendering)

Summertime Render (Summer Time Rendering)

Summertime Render (Summer Time Rendering)

Since the death of his parents, Shinpei Ajiro had lived with the Kofune family and their two daughters—Mio and Ushio. Although he then left his home island to continue his education in Tokyo, Shinpei returns after Ushio tragically drowns during the attempted rescue of a little girl. During the funeral, his best friend informs him about bruises found around Ushio's neck, casting doubt over the cause of her death.

Suspecting a murder has taken place, Shinpei reevaluates recent events, but strange incidents only continue to transpire. Disappearing people and other unexplainable occurrences lead Mio to recall an old folktale referring to entities called "Shadows," which may not be entirely fantasy. Supposedly, an encounter with one's Shadow foretells the person's impending demise.

Facing the dark side of Hitogashima Island, Shinpei stands against his grim fate to fulfill Ushio's final will—to protect Mio.

Apr 15, 2022 to Sep 30, 2022 | 25 eps | Publishing

Tesla Note

Tesla Note

Tesla Note

Oct 3, 2021 to Dec 26, 2021 | 13 eps | Publishing

Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 4: Walpurgis no Kaiten

Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 4: Walpurgis no Kaiten

Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 4: Walpurgis no Kaiten

Not available | 1 eps | Publishing

Ling Long: Incarnation Special

Ling Long: Incarnation Special

Ling Long: Incarnation Special

May 15, 2021 | 1 eps | Publishing

Make My Day

Make My Day

Make My Day

Feb 2023 | Unknown eps | Publishing

Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song - To Make Everyone Happy With My S...

Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song - To Make Everyone Happy With My Singing

Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song - To Make Everyone Happy With My Singing

Jun 26, 2021 | 1 eps | Publishing

Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden Recaps

Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden Recaps

Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden Recaps

Jul 4, 2021 to Jul 18, 2021 | 3 eps | Publishing

Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden Final Season...

Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden Final Season - Asaki Yume no Akatsuki

Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden Final Season - Asaki Yume no Akatsuki

Apr 3, 2022 | 4 eps | Publishing

Yojouhan Time Machine Blues

Yojouhan Time Machine Blues

Yojouhan Time Machine Blues

Sep 14, 2022 to Oct 12, 2022 | 6 eps | Publishing

Yuukoku no Moriarty OVA

Yuukoku no Moriarty OVA

Yuukoku no Moriarty OVA

Apr 27, 2022 | 2 eps | Publishing

Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden 2nd Season -...

Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden 2nd Season - Kakusei Zenya Recap

Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden 2nd Season - Kakusei Zenya Recap

Sep 19, 2021 | 1 eps | Publishing

Huang Yan

Huang Yan

Huang Yan

Apr 28, 2022 to Jul 21, 2022 | 16 eps | Publishing

Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2nd Season

Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2nd Season

Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2nd Season

Jul 4, 2022 to Sep 26, 2022 | 13 eps | Publishing

Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 3rd Season

Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 3rd Season

Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 3rd Season

2023 to ? | Unknown eps | Publishing

Climbing

Climbing

Climbing

Oct 23, 2020 | 1 eps | Publishing

Mayumi

Mayumi

Mayumi

2016 | 1 eps | Publishing

Fukuro

Fukuro

Fukuro

Nov 22, 2001 | 1 eps | Publishing

Anfang Yekong

Anfang Yekong

Anfang Yekong

Sep 16, 2017 | 1 eps | Publishing