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From Stars: Mamoru Miyano, Brad Swaile, Vincent Tong, Ryô Naitô, starring
Rated TV-14

Death Note is a 2006 Japanese horror film directed by Shusuke Kaneko, based on the manga of the same name by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. The film follows Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a supernatural notebook that gives him the power to kill anyone whose name he writes in it. Using the notebook, Light embarks on a mission to rid the world of evil and try to bring justice to its inhabitants. With the help of his friend L and the Death Note, Light begins a cat-and-mouse game with the police, in an attempt to become the god of a new world order. However, as Light's actions become more and more extreme, he is faced with the moral implications of his actions and must decide whether or not to continue his mission. The film stars Mamoru Miyano, Brad Swaile, Vincent Tong, and Ryô Naitô.

From Stars: Hidenobu Kiuchi, Liam O'Brien, Mamiko Noto, Karen Strassman, starring
Rated TV-14

Monster is a 2004 Japanese anime film directed by Stars Hidenobu Kiuchi, Liam O'Brien, Mamiko Noto, and Karen Strassman. The story follows Kenzo Tenma, a Japanese brain surgeon who saves the life of a young criminal, Johann Liebert. Despite the disapproval of his peers, Tenma continues his kindness to Liebert, not knowing that the boy is a monster and will soon become the cause of more death and destruction. As Tenma pursues Liebert to stop him from further destruction, he uncovers the truth behind Liebert's origin and the sinister forces controlling him. In the end, Tenma must face the difficult decision of whether or not to save the life of a monster.

From Stars: Sumire Morohoshi, Mariya Ise, Shinei Ueki, Lynn, starring
Rated TV-14

The Promised Neverland is a 2019 Japanese animated film directed by Mamoru Kanbe. It is based on the manga of the same name written by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu. The film stars Sumire Morohoshi, Mariya Ise, Shinei Ueki and Lynn. The story follows three orphans, Emma, Norman and Ray, who live in an idyllic orphanage in the countryside. But one day they make a shocking discovery - their orphanage is actually a farm breeding human children for food. With the help of their fellow orphans and a mysterious ally, they hatch a plan to escape and save the children. But they must face the ruthless and powerful forces behind their captivity, as they battle to survive and escape the Promised Neverland.

From Stars: Katie Gray, Crispin Freeman, Victoria Harwood, Ralph Lister, starring
Rated Not Rated

Hellsing Ultimate is a 2006 Japanese animated horror action thriller directed by Stars. The film follows the adventures of Alucard, an undead vampire who works as an agent of Hellsing, a secret organization devoted to destroying supernatural forces that threaten the British Empire. Together with his newly-appointed and unwilling apprentice, Seras Victoria, Alucard must battle against a secret organization of ghouls, thugs, vampires, and other supernatural foes. The film features intense action sequences and a dark, gothic atmosphere. The voice cast includes Katie Gray, Crispin Freeman, Victoria Harwood, and Ralph Lister.

From Stars: Kaori Shimizu, Bridget Hoffman, Dan Lorge, Randy McPherson, starring
Rated TV-14

Serial Experiments Lain is a 1998 psychological science fiction anime television series directed by Ryutaro Nakamura. The series follows Lain Iwakura, a teenage girl living in suburban Japan who discovers the existence of the Wired, a global communications network which everyone in the world is connected to. As Lain delves deeper into the Wired, she begins to encounter strange phenomena and dark secrets which gradually blur the line between reality and the virtual world. She slowly discovers that the Wired is being used to manipulate and control people, while a mysterious group known as the Knights of the Eastern Calculus is trying to manipulate the virtual world. The series follows Lain as she navigates this strange new world and unravels its mysteries.

From Stars: Shôzô Îzuka, Toshihiko Seki, Mamiko Noto, Michael McConnohie, starring
Rated TV-MA

Paranoia Agent is a psychological thriller anime television series written by Satoshi Kon and directed by Katsuhito Ishii. The story follows the mysterious Shounen Bat (Lil' Slugger), a young boy who appears in the streets of Tokyo, attacking random people with a golden baseball bat. As his attacks cause paranoia throughout the city, police detectives Keiichi Ikari and Mitsuhiro Maniwa try to uncover who Shounen Bat really is and what his motivations are. The series focuses on the lives of multiple characters, exploring themes of paranoia, celebrity, and the absurd in modern-day Tokyo. With a blend of surrealist imagery, dark comedy, and psychological horror, Paranoia Agent is a captivating and thought-provoking experience.

From Satoshi Kon, starring Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shinpachi Tsuji, Masaaki Ôkura
Rated R

Perfect Blue is a psychological thriller directed by Satoshi Kon in 1997. It follows the story of Mima Kirigoe, a pop idol who decides to leave her group and pursue an acting career. However, her attempts to break out of her idol persona are met with resistance and criticism from her fans and the public, and soon Mima finds herself the target of an increasingly dangerous stalker. As the stalker's threats become more serious and the line between reality and fantasy begins to blur, Mima is forced to confront her own identity and the consequences of her choices.

From Stars: Jamie Marchi, Alex Organ, Tomoaki Maeno, Asami Seto, starring
Rated TV-MA

Death Parade is a 2015 Japanese anime film directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa. It follows the story of two people, Decim and Chiyuki, who find themselves in a strange bar in the afterlife, where they must compete against each other in a series of games to determine who will ascend to the next life and who will perish. Decim is a mysterious figure who guides the dead through their transitions, while Chiyuki is a mysterious woman who has no memories of her past life, but finds herself in the afterlife. The two must compete in a series of life-or-death games to determine the fate of their souls - and also to uncover the mysteries of the afterlife. Through their matches, both Decim and Chiyuki learn more about the world of the dead and the nature of life and death.

From Stars: Sôichirô Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino, Yukari Tamura, starring
Rated TV-MA

When They Cry is a horror mystery movie directed by Stars Sôichirô Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino and Yukari Tamura. The story follows a group of teenagers in a small Japanese village as they investigate a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances connected to a supernatural force. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover a dark truth that could cost them everything. The film is full of suspense and terror as the teens struggle to uncover the truth and protect their own lives from the evil lurking in the shadows.

From Stars: Tôru Ohkawa, Koki Uchiyama, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Wataru Takagi, starring
Rated TV-MA

Shiki is a 2010 Japanese horror film directed by Stars Tôru Ohkawa, Koki Uchiyama, Kazuyuki Okitsu, and Wataru Takagi. The film follows the story of a small mountain village that is terrorized by strange deaths and illnesses. It is soon revealed that the village is being targeted by a race of mysterious creatures called 'shiki', vampires that feed on human blood. The villagers must band together to fight off these creatures and protect their loved ones. The film is filled with suspense and horror as the characters do their best to survive and protect each other.

From Stars: Brina Palencia, Josh Grelle, Leah Clark, Emily Neves, starring
Rated TV-MA

The Future Diary is a 2011 Japanese animated film directed by Naoto Hosada and produced by Asahi Production. The film is based on the manga series written and illustrated by Sakae Esuno. It follows the story of Yukiteru Amano, an introverted and apathetic 14-year-old, who observes life and jots down the events on his cell phone diary. One day, he is greeted by Deus Ex Machina, the God of Time and Space, who grants him a "Random Diary", which can predict the future events of his life. With his new power, Yukiteru must compete in a game against 11 other chosen individuals to become the next God of Time and Space. As they compete, they must also avoid being killed by one another or by sinister forces. Along the way, Yukiteru finds himself entwined in a love triangle with his best friend Yuno, who has a mysterious past, and his classmate Hinata, who has a crush on him. With their lives at stake, the 12 contestants must fight their way to the end in order to survive.

From Stars: Atsushi Abe, Natsumi Takamori, Tomoaki Maeno, Monica Rial, starring
Rated TV-MA

Another is a supernatural psychological horror film from director Takeshi Kushida. The film centers around Kouichi Sakakibara, a high school student who moves to a new town with his aunt and uncle. Upon arriving, he quickly realizes something unusual is going on. Everyone in the school is aware of a mysterious phenomenon called "Another," an entity that is responsible for a series of unexplainable deaths that have occurred over the past few decades. As Kouichi tries to unravel the mystery, he meets Mei Misaki, a strange girl who seems to know more than she lets on. Together, they must discover the identity of the "Another" before more lives are taken. With intense suspense and a gripping story, Another is a must-watch for fans of horror and the supernatural.

From Stars: Monica Rial, Greg Ayres, Romi Park, Kana Hanazawa, starring
Rated TV-MA

From Stars: Christopher Sabat, Monica Rial, Chris Ayres, Clarine Harp, starring
Rated TV-MA

From Stars: Jamie Marchi, Chris Cason, Mamiko Noto, Rie Kugimiya, starring
Rated TV-MA

From Stars: Konami Yoshida, Kinryû Arimoto, Kôsuke Okano, Tatsuo Matoba, starring
Rated TV-MA

From Stars: Haruka Chisuga, Meg McClain, Dallas Reid, Derick Snow, starring
Rated TV-14

From Stars: Misaki Kuno, Kana Hanazawa, Natsuki Hanae, Kaito Ishikawa, starring
Rated TV-MA