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Deathnote is pretty exceptional, so it's not surprising that you're having trouble finding other series of that caliber. From your list, I'm guessing that you

Deathnote is pretty exceptional, so it's not surprising that you're having trouble finding other series of that caliber. From your list, I'm guessing that you like anime that makes you think, and aren't turned off by story arcs that are overall dark and depressing. The first thing that comes to mind is "Death Parade". It's currently available on Funimation, not sure where else. A few more suggestions are "Elfen Lied" (although it can be a bit gory) and "Black Lagoon" (not super dark, but very entertaining imho). Note: I only watch English dubs because I can't follow the action while also reading subtitles. If you're open to subtitled anime, I'm sure someone else could give you a much bigger list of suggestions.

ShamelessC 7y ago
I'm pretty much with you on that. I would prefer an English manga, but the translations are weaker in my experience when they're in the respective show. Although to be fair I've only both read and seem Deathnote. I did watch the subs for the latest Attack on Titan because the dubs weren't out yet. But I was already invested enough in getting answers to that shows many questions as soon as possible. It's a shame there's not much Deathnote level stuff. I'm so invested in that particular execution of a cat/mouse detective story with well defined rules and Sherlock vs. Moriarty levels of intelligence that _actually convince_ you that the characters are geniuses. Watchmen also comes to mind. Any recommendations for non-anime that fits that genre? Novels, shows, comic books, etc?
- DoofusOfDeath 7y ago
  I'm not sure. Are we talking about stories where the author is a genius, or where one of the characters is a genius? For example, the film "A Beautiful Mind" is about character who's clearly a genius, but I don't recall the script showing signs of its writer having rare intelligence. Whereas stories like Deathnote have some plot twists that make me think the author is highly intelligent, regardless of the IQ of most of the characters. I'm guessing I'd put a story into this category if there were plot revelations at the end which in retrospect I could have figured out my self, but didn't until the moment chosen by the author.

ShamelessC 7y ago

I'm pretty much with you on that. I would prefer an English manga, but the translations are weaker in my experience when they're in the respective show. Although to be fair I've only both read and seem Deathnote. I did watch the subs for the latest Attack on Titan because the dubs weren't out yet. But I was already invested enough in getting answers to that shows many questions as soon as possible. It's a shame there's not much Deathnote level stuff. I'm so invested in that particular execution of a cat/mouse detective story with well defined rules and Sherlock vs. Moriarty levels of intelligence that _actually convince_ you that the characters are geniuses. Watchmen also comes to mind. Any recommendations for non-anime that fits that genre? Novels, shows, comic books, etc?

DoofusOfDeath 7y ago
I'm not sure. Are we talking about stories where the author is a genius, or where one of the characters is a genius? For example, the film "A Beautiful Mind" is about character who's clearly a genius, but I don't recall the script showing signs of its writer having rare intelligence. Whereas stories like Deathnote have some plot twists that make me think the author is highly intelligent, regardless of the IQ of most of the characters. I'm guessing I'd put a story into this category if there were plot revelations at the end which in retrospect I could have figured out my self, but didn't until the moment chosen by the author.