Greatest R-Rated Anime Series of All Time

23 Oct,2023

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Created by MAPPA Studios, Chainsaw Man is a pulse-pounding action anime. The story revolves around Denji, a teenager who wishes for nothing more than a normal life, to be free from the weight of his father’s debts, and to have a pretty girlfriend. So far, all he has is a best friend/demon dog named Pochita to call his home.

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Chainsaw Man (2022)

Perhaps the best thing about Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is its animation, color scheme, and overall aesthetic. The visuals alone are enough to dunk you in its gritty world, but let’s take a look at the storyline anyway. 

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022)

Because we’re specifically taking a look at some of the greatest R-rated anime series, Redo of Healer deserves a mention. On the surface, the series is a dark revenge fantasy, where our protagonist Keyaru simply seeks vengeance against all the people who wronged him.

Redo of Healer (2021)

Censored for the younger audience because of its violent scenes and coarse language, this classic anime is more a space western than an action-adventure. It centers around Spike Spiegel and Jet Black, two bounty hunters who trot across the solar system in search of criminals.

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Cowboy Bebop (1998)

More often than not, anime centered around the life of mercenaries are R-rated. The same is the case with Berserk, which follows the journey of Guts, who is known for being the strongest fighter alive. As the Black Swordsman, Guts jumps between gigs, only ever staying with the group that pays him more.

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Berserk (1997)

Staying relevant almost 50 years after its initial release, Devilman: Crybaby is an anime that has not only left a massive impact on the art but also inspired several creators for decades.

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Devilman Crybaby (2018)

Adapted beautifully from Ryohgo Narita's award-winning light novels of the same name, Baccano! is one of the few incredible series set during prohibition. 

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Baccano! (2007)

Attack on Titan has a massive devoted fan base so it is only appropriate that the series would make the list. Going back centuries, the anime paints a world where humanoid creatures known as Titans have rampaged the world, slaughtering mankind not for food, but solely for pleasure.

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Attack on Titan (2013)

A vampiric badass gore-fest that only only delights you with its characters but also quenches your hunger for consuming R-rated content. Set in a world where vampires roam the night, devouring every human in sight, Hellsing Ultimate.

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Hellsing Ultimate (2006)

Pure, blood-on-the-wall, profane gang action meets pitch-black humor in this stylish and aesthetic anime. The story of Black Lagoon is a bit complicated. Rokurou Okajima is a mild-mannered salaryman who only wants to rise the ranks.

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Black Lagoon (2006)