Inuyashiki: Last Hero
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Inuyashiki is not for the faint of heart, as it’s an insanely brutal and violent anime. One quiet night in Tokyo, aliens accidentally crash into and kill two men, rebuilding them with incredible technology turning them into veritable war machines. One of them, Inuyashiki, is a kind but lonely elderly man who was terminally ill before the accident. The other, Shishigami, is a young man that completely lacks empathy for others. Inuyashiki decides to use his newfound power to help and save people, while Shishigami simply uses his to brutally murder people at random. The power dynamic between the two is the crux of the series, and their differences explore the nature of humanity and violence.
Inuyashiki’s beautiful animation stands in stark contrast to its extreme violence, just like the contrast between its main characters. It’s a fascinating anime that has no problem embracing all manner of mature themes. If you’re looking for something dark and brutal, this is a perfect fit.