6 Dark Shonen Anime That Deserved More Attention Than JJK Allowed

"Talentless Nana Features a Lethal Game of Cat and Mouse"

A psychological thriller that subverts superpower tropes, Nana was unfortunately overshadowed by JJK's debut despite its brilliant cat-and-mouse game.

"Dark Gathering Makes Routine Shonen Combat Feel Like a Nightmare"

This unsettling horror series offered genuinely terrifying spirit encounters, but its premiere alongside JJK Season 2 meant it was largely overlooked by fans.

"The Gene of AI is a Terrifying Tale of Humanity and Machinery"

This philosophical sci-fi thriller exploring artificial consciousness was unfortunately overshadowed by JJK Season 2's explosive action during its Summer 2023 debut.

"Dead Account Features a Clickbait Streamer Fighting Malevolant Spirits"

Debuting with JJK: Culling Game Part 1, this series about a clickbait streamer fighting spirits struggled to introduce its unique exorcist world.

"Trigun Stargaze Struggled to Capitalize Off the Popularity of its Franchise"

Despite pushing 3D graphics to new heights as a highly anticipated sequel, Trigun Stargaze struggled against JJK's Culling Game arc in Winter 2026.