Guilty Crown
On Fuji TV
A dark, high-energy anime about a teenager forced into a dystopian conflict while grappling with supernatural powers and a traumatic past, blending mecha action with psychological and existential dread.
The story revolves around Shu Ouma, a high school boy who inadvertently obtains an ability called "The Power of the Kings" that enables him to draw out items called "Voids" from other people. He is then thrown into the conflict between a resistance group called Funeral Parlor which aims to restore Japan's independence from a quasi-governmental organization known as the GHQ. In the process, Shu has to deal with the burden his ability puts on his shoulders and the horrific mystery of his past.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamCrunchyroll
- BuyApple TV Store
Questions people ask
Is Guilty Crown scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Guilty Crown sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Guilty Crown violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Does Guilty Crown leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Guilty Crown easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Guilty Crown, and what each one shares →
Like Guilty Crown
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Guilty Crown
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Guilty Crown, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Guilty Crown, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Guilty Crown, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
