There were many dark and distorted anime such as Dark Souls, Death Note, Evil Crown, Sword Art Online, Tokyo Ghoul, and so on. These animes all contained dark and twisted elements such as the dark side of human nature, the use of superpowers, virtual reality, and so on. They attracted many anime fans with their unique style and storyline.
A twisted anime story could be 'Attack on Titan'. The world it presents is extremely cruel, with humans living in fear of Titans, huge human - like creatures that eat people. The plot twists, like revelations about the true nature of Titans and the secrets of the world outside the walls, are very unexpected. Also, 'Another' has a very twisted premise. A class has a 'dead' student among them, and this causes a series of mysterious and often deadly events in the school.
One great anime is 'Sword Art Online'. The main character, Kirito, is extremely overpowered (OP). He is highly skilled in the virtual reality world of SAO. In the series, he also has a love story with Asuna. Their relationship develops as they face various challenges together in the dangerous game world.
Twisted anime stories can have a strong impact on viewers. They can make viewers more empathetic as they often deal with complex and difficult situations. For example, in 'Elfen Lied', viewers might start to understand the mutants' struggle. However, they can also be disturbing. Some viewers might have trouble sleeping after watching something really dark like 'Higurashi no Naku Koro ni'.
One good anime is 'Sword Art Online'. The main character, Kirito, is extremely overpowered. He's highly skilled in combat within the virtual world of SAO. And there's a love story between him and Asuna. Their relationship develops as they face various challenges in the game world.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Edward Elric is a very capable alchemist. The story is about the brothers' journey to find the Philosopher's Stone to restore their bodies. It has a great blend of action, mystery, and moral lessons, with a well - crafted world and engaging characters.
A very popular one is 'One Piece'. Luffy is the OP MC. While the love story aspect isn't as central as in some other anime, his relationship with Boa Hancock has elements of a love story. Hancock is in love with Luffy and it adds an interesting dynamic to the story, especially considering Luffy's rather oblivious nature to her feelings.
One Piece. The main character Luffy is extremely powerful and has a great goal. The story is about his journey to find the One Piece and become the Pirate King. It has a vast world, diverse characters, and many epic battles.
A love story can be 'twisted' when it involves complex and unexpected relationships. For example, if there are love triangles with unusual dynamics, like two best friends falling for the same person who has a hidden agenda. Or perhaps when the love is based on deception, such as one person pretending to be someone else to get close to the object of their affection.
Well, 'Toradora!' has a unique love story along with an OP - ish MC in a sense. Ryuuji Takasu may not be the typical OP in terms of superpowers, but he is very capable in his own way. His love story with Taiga Aisaka is full of twists and turns. They start off as helping each other in their respective love interests which are actually each other in the end. It's a really cute and complex love story.