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15 Anime You’ll Truly Understand Only After Finishing Them

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Anime that makes you think.

Nazarii Verbitskiy Nazarii Verbitskiy
TV Shows & Movies - September 3rd 2025, 22:00 GMT+2
Code Geass

15. Code Geass

Code Geass is set in a world ruled by the Britannian Empire, where student Lelouch gains the power to command anyone. What starts as a fight for justice spirals into twists, betrayals, and mecha battles full of moral dilemmas. By the end, it’s hard to say who’s right or wrong, and that’s what makes it unforgettable. | © Bandai Entertainment

Reborn

14. Reborn!

Reborn! starts as a goofy comedy, with Tsuna suffering through mob training from a hitman baby. The jokes slowly give way to mafia arcs full of serious battles and high stakes. Watching Tsuna grow from a clumsy kid into a true leader makes the early chaos worth it. | © Viz Media

Psycho Pass

13. Psycho-Pass

Psycho-Pass imagines a future where a gun called the Dominator decides if someone is a criminal before they act. It plays like a sleek sci-fi cop show, but it quickly dives into questions of free will, morality, and justice. By the end, it’s less about catching criminals and more about whether society itself can stay human. | © Toho

The Dangers in My Heart

12. The Dangers in My Heart

The Dangers in My Heart starts with Kyoutarou’s dark fantasies, and Anna played mostly for laughs. Slowly, their small moments together, snacks, walks, quiet talks, grow into something real. What begins as a joke turns into a tender and moving love story. | © Sentai Filmworks

Madoka Magica

11. Madoka Magica

Madoka Magica looks like a cute magical girl anime at first, but it quickly reveals a much darker truth. As the system behind the girls is exposed, the story becomes devastating and unsettling. The surreal Witch designs only add to the sense that this isn’t a kids’ show, but a tragic twist on the genre. | © Crunchyroll

Im Quitting Heroing

10. I'm Quitting Heroing

I’m Quitting Heroing begins like a parody, with Leo trying and failing to join the demon queen’s army. The early episodes feel repetitive, but they hide a deeper story about his loneliness and past. By the end, what seemed like a gag turns into an emotional and satisfying journey. | © Sentai Filmworks

Serial Experiments Lain

9. Serial Experiments Lain

Serial Experiments Lain is a surreal mix of technology, identity, and reality that feels confusing at first. Its fragmented style and abstract storytelling can seem disjointed, but it’s all intentional. Only after finishing do the themes of connection and existence start to click. | © Funimation Entertainment

Evangelion

8. Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion isn’t something you fully grasp right after watching. Its mix of mecha action, psychology, and heavy symbolism takes time to piece together. Only once it’s finished does the bigger picture start to make sense. | © Toei Company

Symphogear

7. Symphogear

Symphogear starts with a chaotic first season that feels messy and confusing. Over time, the characters deepen, the fights get sharper, and the story grows more engaging. By the finale, Hibiki’s voice ties it all together, making the rough start feel worth it. | © Crunchyroll

Your Lie in April

6. Your Lie in April

Your Lie in April looks like a simple romance about a pianist and a girl who changes his life, but it quickly proves deeper. Both carry hidden pain, and the story avoids the usual clichés with emotional performances and layered characters. By the end, it’s a heartbreaking yet inspiring reminder to face the past and keep moving forward. | © Madman Entertainment

Magi Labyrinth of Magic

5. Magi: Labyrinth of Magic

Magi: Labyrinth of Magic begins with Alibaba chasing riches and Aladdin tagging along on simple dungeon crawls. Over time, their backstories and ideals take center stage, revealing deeper struggles. By the Magnostadt arc, it’s a clash of freedom versus oppression, made stronger by the lighter start. | © Crunchyroll

Clannad

4. Clannad

Clannad first plays like a lighthearted school comedy, full of banter and quirky slice-of-life moments. Everything changes in After Story, where the focus shifts to family, adulthood, and painful loss. That turn transforms it from a sweet romance into one of anime’s most emotional journeys. | © BS-TBS

Gintama

3. Gintama

Gintama starts as a wild comedy full of parodies, gags, and odd jobs gone wrong. Serious arcs feel like interruptions until the Benizakura arc flips the tone and reveals Gintoki’s darker past. From then on, the drama takes center stage, and the payoff is worth every joke that came before. | © Aniplex

Steins Gate

2. Steins;Gate

Steins;Gate opens with goofy experiments and Okabe’s wild conspiracy rants, making it feel almost like a comedy. However, once the time-travel consequences take effect, the tone shifts into a heartbreaking tragedy. That slow start makes the later tension and emotional gut-punch land even harder. | © FUNimation Entertainment

Monster

1. Monster

Monster starts with Dr. Tenma saving a boy instead of a politician, costing him his career. That boy later becomes a murderer, turning Tenma’s choice into a nightmare. The slow setup pays off, making the chase and moral weight hit harder. | © Netflix

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Some anime don’t reveal their full brilliance until the very last episode. These are the series that only make sense once you’ve seen the whole journey.

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