Scary but Fun! 8 Anime about Human Experiments Full of Mystery and Tragedy

ELFEN LIED (2004) Lucy, a Diclonius with invisible powers, escapes from a secret research facility after years of being a subject of brutal human experiments. Losing her memory, she is found by two students who are unaware of the danger she poses. This anime about human experimentation combines extreme violence with an exploration of humanitarian issues and discrimination. Heart-wrenching yet controversial. Streaming: Hulu, Crunchyroll

DEADMAN WONDERLAND (2011) Ganta Igarashi is falsely accused of murdering his classmate and sentenced to a "entertainment" prison called Deadman Wonderland. Here, prisoners with "Branch of Sin" are forced to fight brutally for survival. This anime about human experimentation explores themes of justice, resilience, and the quest for truth amidst cruelty. Full of action and shocking twists. Streaming: Funimation, Hulu

PSYCHO-PASS (2012) In a futuristic Japanese society, the Sibyl system measures the criminal potential of each individual. Akane Tsunemori, a new detective, collaborates with an Enforcer who is a former criminal to catch offenders. This anime about social human experimentation questions the morality of sacrificing freedom for security and determinism versus free will. Streaming: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Funimation

TOKYO GHOUL (2014) Kaneki Ken, an ordinary college student, transforms into a half-ghoul after an organ transplant operation from a ghoul. Caught between two worlds, he struggles to accept his new identity while avoiding CCG investigators. This anime about human experimentation delves into themes of identity, self-acceptance, and humanity in extreme conditions. Streaming: Funimation, Hulu, Crunchyroll

AJIN: DEMI-HUMAN (2016) Kei Nagai discovers that he is an Ajin—an immortal human—after "dying" in an accident. Hunted by the government to be used as a subject for human experimentation, he seeks ways to survive while uncovering the truth about his abilities. A clever exploration of morality, humanity, and the value of life from a perspective never seen before. Streaming: Netflix

FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: BROTHERHOOD (2009) Edward and Alphonse Elric seek the Philosopher's Stone to restore their bodies after a failed alchemical experiment. Their journey uncovers a grand conspiracy involving the creation of the Philosopher's Stone through human experimentation. This anime about human experimentation presents an epic narrative with a perfect balance of action, humor, and moral philosophy. Streaming: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu

SERIAL EXPERIMENTS LAIN (1998) Lain Iwakura, a quiet girl, becomes trapped in an increasingly blurred reality after receiving an email from a friend who has committed suicide. This anime about human and technology experiments explores digital identity, the boundaries of consciousness, and the human relationship with technology, while questioning the nature of reality itself. Streaming: Funimation

PARASYTE: THE MAXIM (2014) Shinichi Izumi is partially invaded by a parasitic alien named Migi, creating a unique symbiotic relationship. Together, they survive against other parasites while becoming targets of human experimentation by the government. This anime explores identity, coexistence, and questions about what makes us human. Streaming: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu That’s the list of anime about human experiments that you can watch. There are many more anime recommendations that you can find by reading articles on kapanlagi.com. Because, if not now, when?