Recently, members of a Reddit forum were engaged in a lively debate around the issue: “What is the weirdest anime I can watch?”. The question sparked an intense exchange of opinions and recommendations, revealing the diversity of experiences and sensibilities among anime viewers.

The term “bizarre” in the context of anime can encompass a variety of elements that affect viewers emotionally and psychologically. Anime considered bizarre often feature plots, images, or themes that defy conventional norms of what is considered acceptable or enjoyable in fiction. These elements may include graphic depictions of violence, explorations of human psychology at its most extreme, or situations that invite deep reflection on the nature of morality and humanity.

An anime is considered bizarre when its content provokes a strong emotional response., such as surprise, concern or bewilderment. These feelings may arise due to the explicit representation of grotesque situations or the way in which the anime addresses deeply unusual or taboo subjects. Viewers may be confronted with scenarios that challenge their own beliefs or personal boundaries, generating an intense visual and emotional experience.

The bizarre impact may also result from the way the anime manipulates audience expectations., presenting unexpected twists and turns that alter the context of what initially seemed like a conventional story. These animes' ability to subvert expectations and explore the macabre or sinister in detail contributes to their reputation as works that leave a lasting impression.

• «I must be old or something… Ahem… Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend is the gold standard of “holy shit, what am I watching and why can’t I stop watching it!?!?”».
• «Gantz».
• «Happy sugar life».
• «Higurashi no Naku Koro ni».
• «It's not the most extreme, but it was missing from your list. Made in Abyss is a must.».
• «All Naruto Fillers».
• «School days».
• «Furious».
• «Puella Magi Madoka Magica».
• «I recently rewatched Perfect Blue and this time it affected me differently and I felt very strange for the rest of the day. I had seen it as a teenager and it didn't bother me (about 12 years ago). Although it's more psychological».
• «Curator's Redo».
• «Shoujo Tsubaki, Shigurui, Apocalypse Zero».
• «Shadow Star Naruto».
• «Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (I think I wrote the title correctly, I'm too lazy to check)».
• «Mirai Nikki, not only because of the yandere Yuno, but because some characters go through very difficult things… I watched it at the same time as Btooom!».
• «Grave of the Fireflies (it really screwed me over), you're going to cry and you don't have to be ashamed of it».
• «Steins;Gate in terms of the sequence of events and the consequences of those actions, and all the guilt and responsibilities that become increasingly heavy knowing that everything you do to help ends up hurting the people you know and care about.».
• «Some of the themes in Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood are quite disturbing. I mean, yes, anyone who has seen or read the manga knows what I'm talking about.».
• «Paranoia Agent might not be on the list if you're just looking for gore and depravity. But it does explore the psychological aspects of people and how they deal with trauma/use scapegoats to protect themselves... I don't want to say too much here, I don't want to give away spoilers.».
• «So everyone forgot “Once in a while, here and there”? The original disturbing isekai».
• «From the New World – Shinsekai Yori has some pretty disturbing moments».
• «Yosuga no Sora».
• «Euphoria».
• «If you just want some classic body horror and gore, you can't go wrong with some of the hyper-violent classics from the '80s and early '90s, like Akira, Baoh, Genocyber, Cyber ​​City Oedo, Wicked City, Ninja Scroll, Violence Jack. Most of these titles are movies and OVAs, so you can watch them all in a single night.».
• «Devilman: Crybaby».
• «Shiki».
• «Traditionally Disturbing – Made in Abyss, Higurashi, Redo the Healer. Mindfuck – Serial experiments Lain, Erased, Shinsekai Yori».
• «'Pupa' is short but disturbing. It used to be the initiation prank our anime group would play on newcomers.».
• «Now and then, here and there. Nothing comes close. Everything else here is edgy, while NTHT is really bleak.».
• «Neon Genesis Evangelion and then End of Evangelion. If you are not at least a little disturbed, please report it to the nearest authorities for everyone's safety. Thank you».
• «RahXephon and Texhnolyze are definitely among the most unhinged, terrifying and demented, and Bokurano too».
• «Monster, I actually couldn't finish it. It's not even that gory».
• «For Kite. Make sure you watch on an official streaming service, otherwise there will be hentai scenes».

Source: reddit