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Denpa as a genre usually refers to Japanese artistic works with themes associated with social isolation, existentialism, insanity that stems from living modern society, and the glorification of otaku/outsider cultures. Examples of denpa in other mediums include the films of Hideaki Anno (Love and Pop, Ritual) and the films of Shunji Iwai (All About Lily Chou-Chou), as well as the visual novel Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-hole.

For more about denpa, check out this excellent blogpost about the genre: https://ontheones.wordpress.com/2019/06/29/on-denpa-a-guest-article-by-kenji-the-engi/

A comprehensive watch order of the Steins;Gate series, which includes every entry of the Steins;Gate franchise.
Original Guide: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1866002

Alternative series are included because they are a part of the Science Adventure series that was developed by 5pb., Nitroplus, and Chiyomaru Studio. Steins;Gate is the second release of the series whilst S;G 0 is the fifth release.

AEGC Interest Stack index: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=2017008

"*Sigh*, What happened here?"

Series in the same universe

The best blend of fantasy, supernatural, and a hint of romance all harboured by a dark overtone.
In short, they are the perfect serious late-night anime.

"Is that a, uh, um, some reference?"
Basically shows referencing other franchises

(Note: Feel free to suggest more or to tell me if I missed something. This was made by someone who has not seen Gintama)

This is a part of a series of stacks that are about artistic tendencies in anime (and that border the fine line between sophisticated and pretentious).

This stack is a work in progress.

Bibliography:
Bitmap. “Denpa bigaku riron: the Rise of the ‘Radio’ Aesthetic in Japanese Subculture in the 21st Century.” Altair and Vega. 21 March 2012.
Kenji the Engi. “On Denpa: A Guest Article by Kenji the Engi.” Ed. Toadette. On the Ones. 29 June 2019.
illconstruct. “What are Denpa (Dempa/電波) Visual Novels? An Introduction to the Weird World of Denpa Games.” 5 March 2021. Warudo Chaos. 5 Februari 2022.

Supernatural shows that have a bittersweet, often sadly melancholic nature and atmosphere. A very different level, from magical realism to almost open fantasy and horror, the main theme is the importance of suffering and sacrificing something important in order to achieve one's goal and save loved ones.

Anime adaptations of various visual novels. Their total number is clearly more than the allowable limit, so I tried to add mainly adaptations of novels by well-known brands (Key, 5pb, Aquaplus), or those with well-known adaptations. Given the many sequels, spin-offs, and versions (especially in the case of the Fate series), I added only very first anime in the franchise.

Anime that center around a series of deaths, assaults, or disappearances that are somehow connected. Possibly features: a serial killers, organized crime, supernatural elements, etc.

Episodic mysteries will be excluded if the string of crimes isn't a part of the overarching narrative.

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Think there's an entry that should be added/removed? Let me know.

All these anime either:

A.) Have a psychological tag but their manga or novel adaptations do not have a psychological tag
B.) Do not have a psychological tag, but their manga or novel adaptations have a psychological tag


Feel free to DM or message me about any questions, suggestions, or opinions about this stack!

These shows take place around the same universe, the Science;Adventure universe. Most of those are based on visual novels which basically have more routes and more details about the world and the characters. In my opinion, you should watch them in the following order to have the most fun. Keep in mind that Chaos;Head and Occultic;Nine are not good adaptations.

Here we will see modern & magic world come together in a practical manner that is very tangible, a feeling of realism, as if this is how one would actually do magic, herbalism, old medicine.

In these anime, Lots of Time spent on the details on practicality of application of the magic and herbal arts. Balance between divulging theory and showcasing it's practice, Not just all action like some magical anime, but, many magical anime do spend some time explaining the world's concepts and magical theories - I just find these anime to do it in a more deep and realistic way. Many times with actual historical references that back the claims.

This list was created for anyone interested in seeing something terrifying.There is from the low to high level of horror here, chose for u self.

El Psy Kongroo.

Anime based on Visual Novels and Games

Shows with characters that have recurring one-liners or a distinct way of speaking (not necessarily a dialect).



REFERENCES:
https://prison-school.fandom.com/wiki/Chairman_Kurihara
https://nisioisin.fandom.com/wiki/Shichika_Yasuri
https://anime.stackexchange.com/questions/52944/why-does-horo-call-lawrence-master
https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Rena_Ryuugu
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lum_(Urusei_Yatsura)
https://rezero.fandom.com/wiki/Beatrice
https://www.anime-planet.com/characters/tags/kansai-dialect

Anime with opening or ending themes sang in English. I'm almost certainly missing/forgetting some, so if you know of any others let me know.