Anime – the land of the unexpected. Where just when you think you know what’s going on, the rug gets pulled out from under you and everything gets turned on its head. Plot twists are a staple of the anime genre, and we’ve got some of the most jaw-dropping, mind-blowing ones that had fans reeling.
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Time Travel Takes a Backseat in Steins;Gate
Steins;Gate is a time travel anime that starts off with your typical group of friends messing around with science. But things take a dark turn when they discover that their time travel experiments have unintended consequences. The main character, Rintaro Okabe, thinks he can control time, but really, he’s just stuck in a never-ending loop. The twist? He’s not the main character – his future self is, and he’s been guiding him the whole time. Mind blown, right?
The Truth Behind Light Yagami’s Sanity in Death Note
Death Note is another classic anime with a mind-blowing twist. Light Yagami, the genius high school student with a god complex, thinks he’s above the law with the Death Note by his side. But, what fans didn’t see coming was that L, the eccentric detective, suspected Light from the very start. The twist? L’s demise was actually part of his plan to catch Light, but Light outsmarted him nonetheless.
Fullmetal Alchemist’s Unholy Trinity of Twists
Fullmetal Alchemist is an anime that takes the cake when it comes to plot twists. The anime starts off with two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, on a quest to restore their bodies after a failed attempt to bring their mother back to life using alchemy. Sounds simple enough, but here’s where things get crazy. One of the first major twists comes when it’s revealed that Maes Hughes, a beloved supporting character, dies at the hands of a Homunculus named Envy. But, that’s not all – the very fabric of their world is revealed to be fabricated by a single being: the entity known as ‘Father.’ But wait, it gets even crazier – the original story of Fullmetal Alchemist was actually created by a real-life novelist named Arakawa Hiromu, who in reality, created an artifact that Father is a part of. Yep, it’s as meta as it gets.
Fate/Zero – The Twist That Changed Everything
Fate/Zero is an anime that’s part of the larger Fate universe. The story revolves around seven teams of mages and Heroic Spirits competing for the Holy Grail. In the final episodes, it’s revealed that the Holy Grail is not what it seems – it’s actually a corrupted version that grants wishes at the cost of someone’s life. To make matters worse, it’s revealed that the Grail was intentionally corrupted by the main antagonist, Kirei.
Code Geass’s Lie That Changed Everything
Code Geass is another classic anime with a mind-blowing twist. Lelouch Lamperouge, a high school student turned revolutionary, leads a rebellion against the corrupt Britannian Empire. Throughout the series, fans were led to believe that Lelouch’s mother, Marianne, was killed in a brutal manner by their rival, Clovis. However, in the final episodes, it’s revealed that Marianne faked her own death to protect Lelouch, and the main antagonist was actually Lelouch’s own brother, Charles. Yeah, talk about family dynamics.
Psycho-Pass’s Utopia of Fear
Psycho-Pass is a cyberpunk anime set in a dystopian future where a person’s crime coefficient can determine their own crimes before they commit them. Throughout the series, fans follow the story of Akane Tsunemori and Shinya Kogami as they navigate the intricacies of the Sybil System. However, the twist comes when it’s revealed that the Sybil System is not just any AI, but an aggregate of human minds – sort of like a human-AI hybrid. But that’s not even the juiciest part – it’s also revealed that this collective consciousness has basically turned society into a surveillance state where every move is monitored.
Death Parade – A Journey of Self-Discovery
Death Parade is an anime that’s a lot less action-oriented compared to the others, but its twist still packs a punch. The story revolves around a bartender named Decim who’s also a god of judgment in a purgatory-style realm. Throughout the series, fans follow Decim as he judges souls to decide whether they go to heaven or hell. However, in the final episodes, it’s revealed that Decim himself is actually an arbiter created to judge souls based on their earthly experiences.
Attack on Titan’s Founding Titan Twist
Attack on Titan is another anime with a world-shattering twist. Throughout the series, fans follow Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman as they fight for humanity against their cannibalistic Titans. However, in later episodes, it’s revealed that one of the main antagonists, Ymir Fritz, was actually the Founding Titan herself, making her the most powerful Titan of all – and essentially the catalyst for the entire narrative to begin.
Re:Zero’s Unending Timeloop
Re:Zero is another anime that takes a toll on the emotions. The main character Subaru is stuck in a never-ending timeloop where he always dies and then wakes up at a specific point in time. Throughout the series, fans are left wondering why this keeps happening – until the twist reveals that Subaru is actually being cursed by the power of the Puck, the very entity who is granting him this power.
Anime is known for pushing the boundaries when it comes to storytelling. But what makes these plot twists truly enjoyable is their ability to create new layers of complexity, evoke emotions and make fans want to watch the entire series again to pick up on the subtle hints hidden in plain sight. Whether you’re new to anime or a seasoned veteran, there’s always something to discover in the world of these mind-bending plot twists.
