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This list was originally published in October 2023.

It has been updated to includeUzumaki.

Guts spilled, nudity was commonplace, and many of the one-off original video animations (a.k.a.

Lily C.A.T.

Over the course of its deadly 67 minutes, the crew of a deep-space cruiser are progressively murdered.

(Christopher NolansInceptionowes a lot toPaprika.)

The films centerpiece is a chaotic, carnivalesque parade of surrealistic characters marching through Tokyo.

Regardless of how you feel about its political subtext,Attack on Titanhas always been scary.

More amusingly, though, its wrapped up in emo aesthetics (bangs!

Hellsing Ultimate(2006)

Above all, theHellsingfranchise understands that vampires arent just scary: Theyrecool.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica(2011)

Sailor Moonthis isnot, despite any indications to the contrary.

The twists and turns along the way make it a compulsive watch, though another irony to consider.

Twenty-five years later,Serial Experiments Lainstill looks and feels striking.

Also, the production staff of the showbelieves they were cursed.

So go the early episodes ofX the 26-episode adaptation of the manga by CLAMP.

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