Philosphical and/or psychological anime
Anime
A stack for philosophical and/or psychological anime I would recommend.
These shows are good reflections on human psychology and may contain good philosophical themes and depth.
Ranked by personal preference.(Nowhere near accurate.)
DISCLAIMER: Some of these shows are not for everyone and not recommended to people who have a hard time understanding complex philosophical ideas.
These shows are good reflections on human psychology and may contain good philosophical themes and depth.
Ranked by personal preference.(Nowhere near accurate.)
DISCLAIMER: Some of these shows are not for everyone and not recommended to people who have a hard time understanding complex philosophical ideas.

TV, 1997,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Reading the manga. Very nihilistic and deterministic. 100 chapters into it and it's already peak. Golden Age arc is one of the greatest writings I have ever consumed.

TV, 2004,
74 eps
Me:-
Author:10
The manga has to be one of the best pieces of fiction I have witnessed. Anime has a decent adaptation from what I have heard. So I will put this here.
The antagonist is on a whole other level.
Monster explores the themes of what makes us human. It also talks about the horror of not having an identity and never having experienced love.Are all lives truly equal? This is one of the questions Monster asks.
The antagonist is on a whole other level.
Monster explores the themes of what makes us human. It also talks about the horror of not having an identity and never having experienced love.Are all lives truly equal? This is one of the questions Monster asks.

TV, 2011,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Peak fiction and masterpiece.Themes of hope and despair and the final episode was marvellous.A chef's kiss.
Awesome twists and thrill and great storytelling. Definitely a masterpiece.
Awesome twists and thrill and great storytelling. Definitely a masterpiece.

Movie, 2013,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
Sequel to Puella Magi Madoka Magica.Going to change how you view the original show.

TV, 2011,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Great time travel thriller.The suspense gonna keep your nails biting and then when the twists are revealed you're like holy shi---
Free will vs determinism with a little take on fatalism.
Free will vs determinism with a little take on fatalism.

TV, 1995,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:8
This one needs no introduction. The most complex anime I have ever seen.Gonna keep your head scratching through the series and the movie.This is often called a masterpiece.
Has nihilistic and anti-escapist themes.
Has nihilistic and anti-escapist themes.

ONA, 2018,
10 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Peak show. Has one of the best endings in fiction. Realistic approach to philosophical themes.
Nihilistic and mythological themes
Nihilistic and mythological themes

Movie, 1998,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
A great reflection on illusions,reality and fiction. Great anime movie without doubt.

TV, 2006,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Battle strategy,philosophy,mind games and depth.
Enjoy the greatest ending in anime or manga.
Also greatest protagonist.
Enjoy the greatest ending in anime or manga.
Also greatest protagonist.

TV, 2019,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
You know it is not a typical romance anime when you see this in a psychological list.

TV, 2014,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Almost every JoJo part got great psychological battles and mind games. Idk why it's not marked as psychological.

TV, 2014,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:8
There is depth,horror,action, emotional moments. A really good show. Has good development for the main character.

OVA, 2000,
6 eps
Me:-
Author:7
A nice blend of genres you never expect to coexist in one anime.
The journey to adulthood is one hell of a ride.
The journey to adulthood is one hell of a ride.

TV, 2006,
37 eps
Me:-
Author:6
This one needs no introduction(2). Super enjoyable psyhological thriller. Good mc, good antagonist,awesome mind games. Good show overall.
Nihilistic themes.The relation between evil and power.
Nihilistic themes.The relation between evil and power.

TV, 2014,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Good isekai with good mc. Don't expect realisticness in this. It is meant for mere enjoyment.

TV, 2022,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:4
Hedonism - The belief that pursuit for pleasure is the only way of life.
Manga is fire. Didn't like the anime adaptation
Manga is fire. Didn't like the anime adaptation

TV, 2013,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:9
This one needs no introduction (3). This was highly philosophical at times until the writer decided to give us a horrible ending.
Just don't watch season 4.
Just don't watch season 4.

TV, 1996,
? eps
Me:-
Author:-
If you're into detectives and mysteries and stuff, this is for you. Highly inspired by Sherlock Holmes.

TV, 2017,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:6
Psychological gambling show with likable female lead. S1 was enjoyable.S2 is messed up tho.

TV, 2017,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:3
I do not like this myself but many other people do,so I am going to put it in this stack.