Top 10 Best Survival Anime

When it comes to one of the monumental anime of action, survival, and fantasy from a decade ago that still remains incredibly popular to this day, it's undoubtedly Attack On Titan. Attack On Titan isn't just famous among seasoned anime fans, its influence extends far beyond Japan and even those who aren't hardcore anime enthusiasts are familiar with it.

Based on the manga of the same name by Hajime Isayama, Attack On Titan has garnered a massive following worldwide since its debut in 2013. The original manga was already renowned for its gripping storyline and meticulously crafted action scenes, so when those 'static' action scenes become 'dynamic,' they become even more realistic.

The story of Attack On Titan is set in a world where human civilization is protected by three massive concentric walls - where humans are safe from the threat of Titans - giant humanoid creatures who devour humans. However, one day those walls are breached, putting humanity in an even more perilous situation. Protagonist Eren must navigate the extreme threat posed by the dangerous Titan horde.

Besides being famous for its action-packed sequences, Attack On Titan also seamlessly blends all elements such as: visuals, music, storyline, and smoothly integrates political and religious themes while emphasizing the courage and resilience of humanity. Each part of the Attack On Titan series consistently maintains a solid viewer base and shows no signs of weakening, in fact, the later installments become even more enticing. This is one of the highest-quality survival anime ever produced, so if you're a die-hard fan of this genre, don't miss out on Attack On Titan!

Some information about Attack On Titan:

• Series Name: Attack On Titan - Shingeki no Kyojin
  
• Year of Release: 2013 - 2023
  
• Number of Episodes: 89
  
• IMDb Rating: 9.1

Adventure in the Tower was initially a Korean webtoon sensation by Lee Jong-hui, falling into the action-adventure genre. It has been freely available on platforms like Naver and Line webtoon since 2010, and its first anime season aired in 2020. The second part of the animated series is slated for release in 2024.

The story unfolds in a world where the Tower of God is the sole place capable of granting humans their deepest desires, be it power, authority, or immortality. Those who aspire to climb the Tower of God must overcome challenging and perilous trials. Yet, if successful, they will be bestowed with priceless rewards.

Baam, an orphaned boy who has lived in a cave all his life, encounters Rachel one day—a mysterious girl who leads him to the Tower of God. Rachel promises Baam that she will wait for him at the tower's summit, motivating Baam to embark on his journey to find her. Along the arduous path, Baam encounters and befriends many allies. Together, they overcome formidable obstacles to conquer the Tower of God.

Some information about Adventure in the Tower:

• Series name: Adventure in the Tower - Sin-ui Tap
  
• Year of release: 2020
  
• Number of episodes: 13
  
• IMDb rating: 7.6

Tomodachi Game (Friendship Game) - just from the name, we can grasp the author's implication. Entering Tomodachi Game, a tremendous test of friendship unfolds to see if there exists an eternal bond among friends in this world. The anime is adapted from the manga of the same name by Yuki Sato.

The storyline of Tomodachi Game revolves around a group of high school students, including Yuichi Katakiri and his friends. They are drawn into a mysterious game orchestrated by a secret organization, which requires members to undertake challenging tasks and face potentially life-threatening challenges.

Throughout the tasks and challenges, Yuichi's group of friends must confront trust, jealousy, and greed. The relationships within the group start to shift as individuals weigh their self-interests against sacrificing for their friends, raising questions about loyalty and trust among friends. Can they overcome it all and build an everlasting friendship together?

Tomodachi Game is not only a gripping tale of tense survival challenges but also explores complex social and psychological issues. It raises questions about the essence of humanity, trust, and friendship. Through Tomodachi Game, viewers sense the conflicts, betrayals, and struggles to survive. Audience members themselves are curious and deliberative about how they would handle being in a life-or-death situation and forced to choose between self-preservation and the collective good.

Some information about Tomodachi Game:

• Series name: Tomodachi Game - Tomodachi Gēmu
  
• Year of release: 2022
  
• Number of episodes: 12
  
• IMDb rating: 7.6

Death Parade is a famous anime series in the intense survival genre inspired by the short film Death Billiards - an original production by Madhouse for Anime Mirai 2013 under the Young Animator Training project. The series is produced by the Madhouse studio - the team behind the success of numerous famous anime: Death Note, Parasyte: The Maxim, Hunter x Hunter, etc.

The story of 'Death Parade' revolves around the Quindecim, a mysterious bar situated between the world of the living and the dead. Here, souls after death participate in games and challenges to determine their final fate. Decim, the bartender and proprietor of Quindecim, is responsible for deciding the fate of the patrons who visit the bar. Each game and challenge in 'Death Parade' is designed to explore and test the sincerity and true nature of each individual.

Throughout the story, audiences witness the personal stories of the deceased and the secrets they carry. Tense situations and difficult moral decisions raise questions about the meaning of life and death.

'Death Parade' traverses through many thought-provoking themes, including love, regret, forgiveness, and dark secrets. By exploring the characters and their life stories, Death Parade prompts viewers to contemplate the meaning of existence and happiness in life.

Some information about Death Parade:

• Series name: Death Parade - Desu Parēdo
  
• Year of release: 2015
  
• Number of episodes: 12
  
• IMDb rating: 7.9

Darwin’s Game là anime Nhật Bản dựa trên manga cùng tên của tác giả FLIPFLOPs. Anime được studio Nexus chuyển thể với tên gọi Darwin's Game được phát sóng vào năm 2020. Phim là sự kết hợp yếu tố hành động, huyền bí và trò chơi sinh tồn để tạo nên một câu chuyện căng thẳng và ly kỳ.

Câu chuyện trong "Darwin's Game" xoay quanh Kaname Sudou - một học sinh trung học bình thường ngẫu nhiên nhận được lời mời tham gia một trò chơi điện thoại di động mới gọi là "Darwin's Game". Ban đầu, Kaname tưởng rằng đây chỉ là một trò chơi trực tuyến đơn giản, nhưng anh chàng nhanh chóng nhận ra rằng nó là một trò chơi thực sự đầy nguy hiểm.

Trong "Darwin's Game", mỗi người chơi được trang bị một khả năng đặc biệt được gọi là "Sigil". Sigil này cho phép họ sử dụng các năng lực siêu phàm như điều khiển lửa, siêu tốc độ hay chuyển đổi hình dạng. Tuy nhiên, để sống sót người chơi phải tham gia vào các trận đấu sinh tồn và chiến đấu chống lại nhau. Kaname nhanh chóng trở thành một người chơi nổi tiếng trong Darwin's Game, anh phải đối mặt với những tình huống nguy hiểm và thử thách đáng sợ. Trong quá trình chiến đấu để bảo toàn mạng sống, Kaname và những người chơi khác còn phải tìm hiểu mục đích thật sự của nó và ai là người đứng sau trò chơi này.

Mặc dù là một studio khá mới, chỉ mới được thành lập từ năm 2012 song Nexus đã tỏ ra là một studio đáng gờm khi chuyển thể thành công một tựa anime sinh tồn, hành động kịch tính. Phim được khán giả đánh giá cao bởi đồ họa đẹp mắt chỉn chu trong từng phân cảnh, ngoài ra xây dựng nhân vật và cốt truyện cũng là những yếu tố đưa Darwin's Game thành một trong những anime sinh tồn hành động được yêu thích.

Một số thông tin về Darwin's Game:

• Tên phim: Darwin's Game - Dāwinzu Gēmu
  
• Năm phát sóng: 2020
  
• Số tập: 11
  
• Điểm IMDb: 7.2

'Danganronpa: The Animation' is a thrilling television anime series produced by Lerche, based on the 2010 Spike Chunsoft visual novel Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. The anime first aired in 2013 and quickly captured audience attention with its clever combination of mystery, survival, and supernatural elements.

The story of 'Danganronpa: The Animation' unfolds at Hope's Peak Academy - a prestigious high school reserved for the most talented students in various fields. However, the group of Class 78 students, including the main character Naegi Makoto, find themselves trapped inside the school after losing consciousness, only to awaken and discover they are held captive by a self-proclaimed robot bear named Monokuma. Monokuma announces that to escape, they must participate in a deadly game. The rules of the game are simple: The killer must murder someone without being detected, while the other students must uncover the culprit in a trial and punish them accordingly.

Throughout the story, Naegi and the other students must uncover the secrets of Hope's Peak Academy while facing complex murder cases. They must rely on deduction and analysis to find the truth and survive, even if it means others will have to die.

Danganronpa: The Animation delves into the darkest corners of each character's psyche and the impact of pressure and fear on their minds. The series places viewers in suspenseful and thrilling situations, while also raising questions about human morality in desperate circumstances.

Some information about Danganronpa: The Animation:

• Title: Danganronpa: The Animation
  
• Year of release: 2013
  
• Number of episodes: 13
  
• IMDb rating: 6.8

Alice In Borderland is a survival horror anime series adapted from the manga of the same name by Haro Aso. The anime version aired from 2014 to 2015 with only three episodes. By 2020, Alice In Borderland had a live-action adaptation, quickly garnering global attention for its compelling storyline, stunning visuals, and stellar performances by the cast.

Alice In Borderland revolves around a group of Japanese teenagers, including Arisu, Karube, and Segawa, who are transported to a mysterious parallel world after mysteriously disappearing from the real world. In this new world, they must participate in deadly survival games and face a series of dangerous challenges to stay alive.

The virtual world is divided into zones named after playing cards, and Arisu's group must navigate through each of these zones, solving puzzles and competing against other players to earn points. Those who fail the games are executed, while winners are promoted and given a chance to survive. As they participate in the games, the group realizes they are not alone in being trapped, and thousands of others are also enduring terrifying challenges just to cling to the faint hope of survival.

Throughout their exploration of the virtual world, Arisu's group uncovers the hidden secrets behind this world and learns why they and others were drawn into it. They must face seemingly insurmountable challenges and confront mysterious and dangerous figures. 'Alice in Borderland' is not just an anime with elements of survival, action, and horror, but also contains deep psychological and philosophical themes. The series helps viewers see aspects of existence, the meaning of life, and how humans face daunting challenges.

Some information about Alice In Borderland:

• Title: Alice In Borderland - Imawa no Kuni no Alice
• Year of release: 2014 - 2015
• Number of episodes: 3
• IMDb rating: 6.8

You might not have heard of the masterpiece survival, horror anime Future Diary (Mirai Nikki) before, but if you're a true anime fan, you'll surely know about the 'yandere queen' - Yuno Gasai. Yuno Gasai is one of the factors that made Mirai Nikki famous, but the anime's storyline is definitely not disappointing and it's not just famous because of Yuno Gasai's character.

Mirai Nikki is a popular anime adapted from the manga of the same name in the horror, action, and supernatural genre by Sakae Esuno released in 2011. The story revolves around a deadly survival game among 12 players, each equipped with a 'Future Diary' - a notebook that can predict their future. This notebook is part of a death game created by a supernatural entity named Deus Ex Machina and his assistant Muru Muru. The game requires players to kill each other, and the last survivor will become the 'God of Time and Space,' inheriting Deus's power.

With an engaging, suspenseful, and thrilling storyline, it's no wonder Mirai Nikki became famous. Author Sakae Esuno is also admired for his skillful character development, with each character having clear and logical psychological development even though sometimes the character lines show dark sides, such as Yuno Gasai's obsessive love for the main character Yukiteru. She's willing to eliminate any other competitors by any means necessary to pave the way for the one she likes, hoping he'll become the ultimate winner.

Some information about Future Diary:

• Series Title: Future Diary - Mirai Nikki
  
• Year Released: 2011
  
• Number of Episodes: 26
  
• IMDb Rating: 7.5

Gantz is perhaps an anime quite heavy in tone, as both the manga and the anime adaptation share the labels of 'violence' and 'sexual content,' besides being a dramatic survival-action genre. Directed by Ichiro Itano and animated by Gonzo studio, it consists of 26 episodes divided into two seasons airing in 2004.

Gantz revolves around Kei Kurono and Masaru Kato - two ordinary high school students who unfortunately died in a traffic accident while trying to save a drunkard on the railroad tracks. Instead of dying completely, the two wake up in a room named Gantz, along with a group of others randomly selected from the deceased.

Gantz is a mysterious peripheral system controlled by an entity named Gantz - a bald, naked guy with a life support system and a bunch of weapons attached to him. The Gantz group is tasked with fighting against extraterrestrial creatures and other supernatural forces. They must complete missions and earn points to have a chance to return to life.

Throughout the story, the characters face terrifying threats and dangerous situations. They have to fight not only against alien creatures but also struggle with their own dark aspects and resist Gantz's authoritarian mindset.

Some information about Gantz:

• Series Title: Gantz - Gantsu
  
• Year Released: 2004
  
• Number of Episodes: 26
  
• IMDb Rating: 7.2