What would you think or do if you heard a rumor about a murder in your new Middle School? When Tetsuko “Alice” Arisugawa hears it for the first time, she decides to investigate it, discovering that Hana, a girl from her class, might have the clue to solving the mystery. However, she lives in the Flower House everyone is scared to go inside. With a combination of cinematographic animation and watercolor based backgrounds, this movie will capture your attention from the very first scene. Omoide no Marnie and Hana to Alice put the girls in charge. There is a mystery in both films and they spiral towards drama, although this is not evident at the beginning. However, these two movies know how to balance the blues with lighthearted scenes and appreciation for the daily life. The pace is also slow but comfortable, and the music helps make the movement fluid. If you enjoyed Omoide no Marnie but would like a little bit more grown up version of it, look no more! Watch Hana to Alice.

Momo Miyaura is an 11 year girl who leaves Tokyo after the death of her father. She moves to a remote island in Seto Inland Sea with her mother, accompanied by the last unfinished letter her father left for her. As a former city resident, Momo has trouble fitting in on the island, but what happens when she finds an old book about youkai in the attic of her new home? Perhaps the magic that Momo so desperately needs in her life will become real… Omoide no Marnie and Momo e no Tegami start in a pretty similar way, with the protagonists moving to a more tranquil neighborhood. They also encounter old houses and objects, followed by a bit of… could we call it magic? Momo and Anna are also well rounded, realistic girls, with natural reactions. Their adventures are full of sentiment and are relatable. And did we mention the scenic scenes in both movies? If you were looking for quality in animation and storytelling, Momo e no Tegami might be the option for you.

We invite you to enter Coquelicot manor, a boarding house on the top of a hill, ran by the Matsuzaki family. Umi is on charge in this place, but when she is not there, you can find her in the local high school. This is the time before the Olympic Games of the sixties, and in order to prevent the demolition of an old building, the students are gathering together. This is how Umi meets Shun Kazama and falls in love with him. There is a little problem though, and that is that there are mysteries related to Shun’s origins. Therefore, the couple teams up to find out about his past. Omoide no Marnie and Coquelicot zaka kara are marked with nostalgia. Also, we see young people involved in mysteries that they try to solve by themselves. The struggles of growing up are also present. However, we should warn you that the drama in Coquelicot gets heavy. The ends of both films are also similar, but we can not tell you exactly how because we would ruin the surprises. Better watch them and find out yourselves ;)

Warning: this movie has references to suicide. Proceed with caution. What would you do if you had another opportunity to fix your mistakes once you have died? A guy who falls out of the cycle of reincarnation gets such a chance due to a lottery (he, he). His spirit possesses a 14 year old boy called Makoto Kobayashi and starts on a journey to understand humanity better. While he collects the memories of Makoto, he realizes how reality sometimes gets in the way to create real connections with others. Did someone say drama? Omoide no Marnie and Colorful have an atmosphere that invite you to observe, absorb and reflect about real issues in life. They are uplifting, hopeful and sad at the same time. They also play with a dreamlike state, and their art fits masterfully with their stories. If you like more mature themed anime that draw you into their plots without losing the freshness of innocence and youth, these two movies are up to the game.

This is the story behind the great star behind the Ginei Studio, which is soon to be demolished. An ex employee finds the famous Chiyoko Fujiwara and asks her to tell her life story for a documentary. Inspired by the real actresses of the Showa Period, this movie narrates the story of Japanese cinema through Chiyoko, and how it highlighted the joys, sorrows and aspirations of a nation devastated by the Second World War. Thousands of years are condensed into a moving story of impossible love the actress lived. Omoide no Marnie is not a conventional movie, as it tells the story of one of the characters in a unique way, in a somewhat similar fashion to Sennen Joyuu. These characters are so charismatic and important to the plot, that the others gravitate around them, pretty much like the viewers themselves. The point of view is mostly feminine in both films. Did we mention that the atmosphere is also full of drama? The main difference is that Sennen Joyuu talks about love birds, while Omoide no Marnie is more about friendship between two girls.

Warning: this movie also has references to suicide. Proceed with caution. Bullies can be found everywhere, and they tend to pick on the most different among us. That is why it was not surprising when a deaf girl named Shouko Nishimiya is bullied by Shouya Ishida and others as soon as she transfers to their school. However, Shouya is blamed for the bullying and pays the price, becoming isolated throughout elementary and middle school. As our protagonist grows up, he feels so conflicted that he attempts suicide. Fortunately, he decides to find Shouko to fix his wrong doings instead. And that is only the beginning of this wonderful movie! Memories can be as harmful as poison or a window to the future in Omoide no Marnie and in Koe no Katachi. Some characters actively seek them, while others hide them or forget them. Regrets are also present, but Marnie and Shouya leave us with a sensation of hope. Both movies show us how the bonds between youngsters can be magical, building up to great codas.

Yuuki Satou worked as assistant before drawing their own stories, which range from shounen to shoujo. In Youkai no Oishasan, we can meet so many youkai! Kotoko’s family is in charge of exorcising them, but when she meets Kuro, she discovers that youkai have doctors. Therefore, she decides to learn the craft. Did anyone call Watanuki to this story? The relationship between Kotoko and Kuro reminds us of him and Yuuko. The misconceptions Kotoko had about youkai also are similar to Watanuki’s wanting to get rid of his abilities at the beginning of xxxHolic. The atmosphere with its heavy orientalism is also enticing. The main difference is that Youkai no Oishasan is a lighter manga. If you miss Yuuko and cute youkai, this could be a good option for you.

Maybe you are not a fan of Watanuki as much as you are of Yuuko. Perhaps you wonder how were her younger days, or when she ran the shop without so many people and Mokonas around her. In that case, maybe you could try to visit Rurimiya. Created by Makoto Sunahara, this is only one very few titles she has released. Rurimiya Mugen Kobutsuten tells us the story of Rurimiya. who manages a shop in a quiet alley. Whoever enters can have a wish granted, receiving an antique from the shop. However, they have to be very careful or terrible things could happen. It is true that xxxHolic and Rurimiya did not create the mysterious shop genre. However, they have such an elegant way of delivering their stories that it captures you immediately. One also has the sensation that the chapters are part of something bigger. And did we mention that both shop owners have strong personalities and know how to get serious when it is required?

We all know that Yuuko is a fan of delicious food and alcohol. So, what would have happened if instead of running her shop with curious artifacts, she would have made chocolates instead? This is the case of Chocolat Aikawa, an expert chocolatiere who has her own shop, called Chocolat Noir. The best part is that she can also grant wishes for a price. Mizuho Riho only has another story called Takoyaki Princess, so it is interesting to know that Chocolat no Mahou made it big. It even has its own OVA! Chocolat has a great style when it comes to clothing and decoration, just like Yuuko. She also has a black pet, a cute talking cat! Both protagonists can also affect the lives of their clients in great ways. This is another manga for those who really miss the Witch of Dimensions.

Hozumi has a few manga with a heavy slice of life influence. A traditional style inn in Japan might be the perfect place to rest for a while, reflect about your deeds or just take refuge from the outside world. However, the inn in Usemono Yado has the peculiarity of being able to show people what they have lost. After that, they can either go back to their normal lives, or keep the thing… which has consequences, of course. If you want a tour of such an inn, the peculiar landlady will take you there. If what you miss about xxxHolic is the Japanese atmosphere or the house where Watanuki and company lived, Usemono Yado presents us with something similar. Both Yuuko and the landlady are not what they appear as at first sight. Also, the structure of the story looks like short self conclusive chapters at first, but there is a more important parallel story behind that connects everything. Hozumi is also praised for the quality of their art. All in all, Usemono Yado is an underrated jewel in the supernatural manga realm.

Ayano Yamane has a long experience in yaoi manga, so be prepared for some hot action. So, what is this crimson spell about? Our protagonist in this manga is Prince Valdrigr Alsvieth (Vald), who turns into a monster due to the course. To break the spell, he enlists the help of the magician Lavir Hropter (Havi) and they go into a journey. Havi makes sure to keep the beast inside Vald in control, while drama and fantasy surround the pair. If xxxHolic enticed you because of its artwork, you will like the gorgeous visuals in Crimson Spell. The relationship between Vald and Havi reminds us a bit of Watanuki and Doumeki, not only because it is slightly conflictive, but because one helps the other control their powers. And oh, the comedy is gold! Their relationship also becomes deeper with time, so, if you ever fantasized with the xxxHolic protagonists as a couple, you may want to give a chance to Crimson Spell. If you do not like yaoi, don’t worry! There is enough epicness here for you as well.

Most of the work of Aki Irie has been collected in one volume collections. So far, Ran to Haiiro no Sekai has been their most successful. Have you ever wondered how life would be like if your family was magical? The Urumas are a family of four sorcerers. While mom works to keep the world safe, dad takes care of Jin and Ran. Ran has too much power and too little experience, so she lives all sorts of adventures and misfortunes in her daily life. Ran reminds us of Watanuki, as he comes from a magical family too. Both manga can be pretty low key and enjoyable for those who like slice of life. However, there is a more serious story running in the background. The main difference besides having a female protagonist, is that Ran has a safe family environment and knows the basic rules. Watanuki had to learn everything from scratch. If you want a relaxing manga about magic people, we can not recommend Ran enough!

This next selection’s story involves six characters, five of them are in the tennis club and four of them are female. The main character Shuuichi Sugiyama ends up injured due to an accident. His partner, Ai Saeki loves him very much and assists him during his recovery. His younger sister Mio, who he practices against on the tennis court, reveals to Shuuichi she intends on relieving him as best as she can. Ai, to her surprise sees Mio and her brother kissing, which leads to more questions. T-Rex most certainly had its hands all over Fault!! They delivered a spicy treat to hentai fans in 2009 and wrapped up with its third and final release in 2011. If you’ve been following our hentai countdowns on Honey’s Anime you’ve probably stumbled upon a list or two that features Fault!! We feel its popularity is justified as Fault!! puts together some very erotic cosplay sequences and situations. This series tackles numerous scenes of sexual intercourse out in public, some delightful facesitting and a couple threesome scenes that are sure to knock your socks off.

On a smoldering hot day, Kota Muroto came across a classmate, Shiina Chiari at a convenience store near his house. Kota finds Shiina extremely erotic and couldn’t help but notice how she was provocatively eating her popsicle. Shiina came up to Kota and had a proposal for him. If Kota is able to improve Shiina’s grades, Shiina will repay him handsomely. Kota accepted the proposal because he thought he’d have a chance to lose his virginity with her. Shiina claims she has a boyfriend, but she’s willing to make sure Kota doesn’t walk away empty-handed. Our next pick is a series that we thought very highly of. So much so, that we ranked it at number four in our best new hentai of 2017 countdown. It really goes to show the depth of T-Rex when one of the better series from last year is only ranked nine on this countdown. While yes, it’s ranked at number nine, it’s definitely not a hentai you want to miss out on. Baka Dakedo Chinchin Shaburu no dake wa Jouzu na Chii-chan♡ includes Shiina, who just so happens to be one of the most desirable tanned females in hentai. Her thick proportions and her sexual appetite for oral sex will most certainly delight many hentai fans.

Soushisouai Note The Animation offers four different stories set between two episodes. The first story involves a double date that leads to some fun times at a karaoke bar. Story two involves a girl who has a very peculiar fetish and acts on it with one lucky guy. The third story is about the firm president of the swim club who gets caught swimming naked after hours by a fellow member. Finally, the fourth story follows three gamers who go shopping together and the horny females can’t control themselves and they all end up at Yurie’s house to finish what they started. Several of these inclusions on the countdown feature a combined effort from the well-known hentai producers Pink Pineapple and hentai studio T-Rex; Soushisouai Note The Animation is one of them. One of the reasons why we really like Soushisouai Note The Animation is because of its ability to deliver four exciting situations split between two lengthy episodes. Of course, when it comes to creating multiple stories, there’s a strong chance that it will feature more than your average amount of female characters and that’s the case for Soushisouai Note The Animation. Tan lines, threesomes, and sweat are all on display in this pleasing series.

The story of Oide yo! Mizuryuu-kei Land revolves around an overly sexualized adult theme park titled Mizuryuu-kei Land. It’s a sexual paradise where almost anyone can go to and relieve stress. Throw away all your feelings of guilt and aversions against sex and totally let loose. This is a place where you can escape reality and have your dreams come true. Two friends walk into the park with hopes of finding sexy girls, unfortunately for one of them; he starts to generate feelings for a girl, which leads to complications. Speaking of our top hentai of 2017, Oide yo! Mizuryuu Kei Land happened to also land on that countdown at number two. This series is a real treat and should be no surprise that it’s landed on this list. What we love most about Oide yo! Mizuryuu Kei Land is that this series really puts you in a desirable fantasy that almost certainly wouldn’t happen in real life. The idea of a sexual paradise that takes place in a theme park where you can literally pick and c

Pretty x Cation 2 The Animation is based on the visual novel of the same name. The opening act features a lovely girl named Honami and her lover Tetsuki. Tetsuki offers Honami to visit his house so he can show her how nice the flower she gave him has grown. When they arrive, lustful feelings overwhelm them. The second-half story showcases the blossoming relationship between a waitress by the name of Suzuka and her boyfriend. After shopping at the local mall, Suzuka suggests they infiltrate her boyfriend’s school. Once arriving, passion overtakes them. We went back and forth between Pretty x Cation and Pretty x Cation 2. They’re both tremendous series and both could have been featured here, but ultimately we only wanted one from that series and the sequel we like just a bit more. Pretty x Cation 2 The Animation is one of the better vanilla hentai out there. It’s something that you could easily watch with a loved one. It features romantic love stories and wondrous settings; including a snowy mountain lodge and a creatively lit water park cave.

15 Bishoujo Hyouryuuki is a fantastic way to start this countdown. We would like to fill you in on the story that is behind this completely original concept. Now when we say story, there isn’t too much to say really. This anime is about a guy named Kazuma and 15 beautiful girls who wash up on a deserted Pacific island, thanks to a devastating storm. Kazuma then traverses the island in hopes of finding some of these girls. He does so, and that brings out some very peculiar scenarios. The halfway point brings us one of the oldest series to crack this list, 15 Bishoujo Hyouryuuki. What makes this a great choice for number five is that 15 Bishoujo Hyouryuuki features a plethora of females in its three episode series. In fact, there are very few hentai at all that equals this hentai in terms of female characters taking part in sexual activities. 15 females partake in lewd acts all over the deserted island. This makes for a wonderfully varied experience and should appeal to nearly anybody.

The world shrine in the ancient land of Alfheim has started to fade, leaving the race of magical elves on the brink of extinction. Alfheim consists of only female elves and according to legend a man from another world is destined to save the elven race. In order to save these elves, the savior will have to impregnate all the elves willing to partake in such activities. Additionally, the elves found out that sexual intercourse with this savior also increases their magical powers. Thus, the world of Alfheim looks to shine brighter than ever before. As you might have noticed, Youkoso! Sukebe Elf no Mori e is the most recent release from T-Rex and it really shows. T-Rex has never really had an issue with the visual style of things. Not surprisingly, the colors and character designs really stand out in this entry. The only downfall for Youkoso! Sukebe Elf no Mori e is the runtime of each episode is largely trimmed down to half the length of other quality hentai from the past, as is the case with much newer hentai. Elf fans must not miss this gem!

Dropping in at number three is one of the more romantic series on this list, Lovely x Cation The Animation. Spring is in the air, and the main protagonist confines himself in an apartment alone, enjoying his easygoing school life. After getting advice from his uncle, the main protagonist sets himself up to find romance and a relationship, despite the fact that he has zero experience on that front. He will meet several girls, each with a distinct personality, but they all share one thing in common, love. In terms of straight up vanilla hentai, our number three selection, Lovely x Cation The Animation has to be near the top. It features several different love stories between boyfriend and girlfriend. The h-scenes are very much lovey-dovey and the situations don’t escalate down a darker path, like many other hentai series out there. Lovely x Cation The Animation is a heartwarming, visually stunning series, that expands on relationships that take place in thrilling environments. If you’re in the market for something lighthearted, you can’t do much better than this series.

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Mizugi Kanojo: The Animation’s story brings together a pair of lovers Mizuho and Hiro. After Hiro suggests that Mizuho has put on a little weight, Mizuho decides that she wants to take up swimming to get her body back into perfect form. Hiro even offers to coach her since she can’t swim very well. With the help of Hiro, Mizuho quickly finds out that learning how to swim isn’t the only excitement she has been receiving from her coach. Mizugi Kanojo: The Animation happens to be a series that doesn’t share a similar art style and visually looks much different from many previous entries on this countdown. It’s not due to the age, but more so because Pink Pineapple handled the animation for Mizugi Kanojo: The Animation. Despite that, T-Rex was very much involved in this series and its quality could not be ignored. Mizugi Kanojo: The Animation features quirky personalities, pleasing character designs, varied settings and a comedic story. That all works out to be an excellent viewing experience.

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Koiito Kinenbi The Animation delivers several stories and situations spread out between two episodes. The prominent stories involve the Okunaga family which consists of the younger sister Anna, the eldest sister Kanako and their mother Yurie. Kanako’s boyfriend Yuuichi becomes the beneficiary of the family’s lust. The other story is about a girl named Aisha who is taking place of Santa Claus delivering presents. While visiting her last house, she slips and falls, suddenly being woken up by a horny male who is taking advantage of her. Furthering the story a year later, Aisha’s younger sister Sasha visits and things start to heat up in the cold winter’s night. Our number one pick, Koiito Kinenbi The Animation is not only the best T-Rex (collaboration with Pink Pineapple) series but it’s also one of our favorite hentai of all-time. It has cracked various lists and maintained several high rankings on Honey’s Anime. Koiito Kinenbi The Animation showcases a plethora of stimulating experiences and it all starts with its fantastic visuals. The character designs are extremely alluring and really set the tone throughout the series. The numerous threesomes and the wonderfully scintillating Santa cosplay just top it off.

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Eiichiro Oda's One Piece ranks among the most successful franchises of all time. With a highly regarded manga and a popular anime adaptation, the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates are unlikely to end anytime soon. Alongside the weekly episodes, the anime has spawned 13 movies, including 2012's Film Z. This time around, Luffy and company are tasked with taking down a rogue Marine Admiral named Z, who stole the powerful Dyna Stones and plans to shake the New World down to its core. In a rare situation, the Straw Hat Pirates and the Marines are striving towards the same goal, as they try to stop Z's reign of terror. When it comes to animation, One Piece Film: Z is gorgeous. The battles are fantastically choreographed and the story is rather interesting. Z makes for a decent villain, while each member of the Straw Hats is allowed their moment to shine. Similarly to Gintama, One Piece has its fair share of comedy, although the action scenes tend to take priority.

It cannot be understated just how big of an impact Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann left on the industry. Gainax's ambitious mecha series introduced viewers to the inspirational Kamina, the likable Simon, and the awesome Yoko Littner. Divided into three main arcs, Gurren Lagann started off as a relatively small-scale action series before eventually growing to span the entire universe. If there was one anime that deserved to be seen on the big screen, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann would be that anime. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie: Gurren-hen answers that call. It should be noted that Childhood's End is not a standalone product, as it generally retells the anime's first arc. While this might disappoint a couple of people, Gainax altered the plot just enough to make this worth a watch. Putting aside Gurren Lagann's story, the animation was always the anime's main selling point. As films tend to have a bigger budget than a television series, this retelling is visually mesmerizing. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann was always about breaking through boundaries to reach for the heavens. Childhood's End is a highly entertaining alternative to the original, and Gintama fans are likely to appreciate the slapstick humor and thrilling battles.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a near-perfect anime. The series told a cohesive and complete story, with the Elric brothers getting a proper send off. With nowhere left for the narrative to go, how did Bones plan to continue Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood? Like Gintama Movie 2: Kanketsu-hen - Yorozuya yo Eien Nare, The Sacred Star of Milos is a stand-alone movie set somewhere in the anime's timeline. Ordered to track down a fugitive, the Elric Brothers end up in a strange valley housing the Milos, a group of people discarded and oppressed by the government. With the smell of rebellion in the air, Edward and Elric are caught in the middle of a dangerous struggle that could lead to the death of hundreds of people. At the heart of the conflict lies a young alchemist named Julia, who is willing to use the Philosopher's Stone to achieve her goals. The Sacred Star of Milos is a solid addition to the franchise. While very little can match Brotherhood's quality, Bones crafted an enjoyable romp that brings back fan favorites like Roy Mustang and Riza Hawkeye. As is typical with Fullmetal Alchemist, the blistering action scenes are punctuated with a couple of hilarious moments.

Kyoto Animation's The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is a slice of life comedy that is not afraid to get philosophical or experimental. Similarly to Gintama, this light novel series has a quirky and irreverent sense of humor, led by the arrogant but lovable title character. While not a shounen or action series, Haruhi Suzumiya tackles sci-fi and supernatural themes like alternate realities. Gintama's The Final Chapter was not the anime's epic conclusion, but the same cannot be said for the Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya. Set after the events of the series, Kyon wakes up to learn that Haruhi has disappeared and he is the only one who remembers her or the SOS Brigade. Stuck in this strange world, Kyon has to find a way to revert things back to normal! Everything that happened in the anime was leading up to this moment. Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu might just be Kyoto Animations' crowning achievement. With a massive twist and more than a few emotional scenes, the plot is beyond exceptional. There is a sense of urgency and finality pervading the entire narrative. Putting aside their genre differences, Gintama Movie 2 and Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu both feature protagonists who are stuck in an alternate reality where nobody can recognize them.

After Fairy Tail ended in 2016, fans wondered whether they would get to spend any more time with Natsu and Lucy. Thankfully, the wait lasted for less than a year, as A-1 Pictures quickly released Fairy Tail Movie 2: Dragon Cry. For those accustomed to Hiro Mashima's manga, this film is unlikely to hold any huge surprises. On the other hand, Dragon Cry delivers the ecchi-based comedy and blistering battles associated with the franchise. Certain items simply should not fall into human hands. Forged from the anger of deceased dragons, the Fiore Kingdom's Dragon Cry is a magical artifact of tremendous power. Unfortunately, Zash Caine stole the staff and fled to the island of Stella, prompting the Kingdom to hire Fairy Tail to retrieve it. Natsu and company soon realize there is more to the Kingdom of Stella than first meets the eye. Fairy Tail Movie 2: Dragon Cry is slightly on the short side, but it makes full use of its 84 minutes. The film's first half devotes the majority of its time to the cast's trademark comedic interactions, before shifting to a more serious tone. When it comes to the humor, Gintama fans should feel right at home, and Dragon Cry's action is genuinely exhilarating!

Based on Miki Rinno's single volume manga, Sword of the Stranger is a historical anime set during Japan's Sengoku Period. Adapted for the big screen by Bones, this film offers a violent but emotionally engaging adventure that is rightfully considered a modern classic. Accompanied by his dog Tobimaru, Kotarou is an orphan who steals to feed his belly. Suddenly, the boy is forced to go on the run when an assassin is sent by the Ming Dynasty to retrieve his head. Just as all hope seems lost, they are rescued by Nanashi, a wandering samurai who agrees to temporarily serve as their bodyguard. The trio's journey is packed with danger around every corner, as Kotarou tries to figure out why he is being targeted. Sword of the Stranger is violent and disturbing. While Bones' film has practically no comedy, Stranger: Mukou Hadan has more than enough samurai action to entertain fans of Gintama's more serious moments. Due to its historical setting, Sword of the Stranger's fights are relatively realistic, but there is the same visual flare found in Gintama's battles.

In DiRT Rally, players get to experience an authentic rally experience, complete with many of the most iconic cars (from past and present) to test your road skills in. With plenty of gorgeous settings to drive through, DiRT Rally offers both thrilling single-player and online multiplayer races. Whether challenging your friends or just racing against the clock, DiRT Rally is an entertaining racing game for everyone! DiRT Rally boasts amazing graphics, even though racing games usually don’t focus on that particular aspect. The cars all race fluidly through their different environments, lending to the authentic rally experience that the game promotes. To be perfectly honest, the beautiful settings and realistic cars are what give DiRT Rally enjoyment, as the rest of the game doesn’t really stand out too much.

Wolfenstein II is the next chapter in the story of William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, who is a war veteran struggling to liberate his own Nazi-conquered world. A first-person shooter with plenty of added mechanics to allow for player creativity, this latest game in the Wolfenstein franchise is enjoyable in both story and gameplay alike! It’s impossible not to love the unique setting and characters from Wolfenstein II, as Blazkowicz’s dramatic story unfolds. This game is made all the more engaging by its detailed character and weapon designs. The imaginative world is rather dark, being an alternate universe where Nazis have taken over America, but it doesn’t make the graphics any less impressive. It all adds up to make Wolfenstein II an exciting game, one that players can really get into!

In a brand new narrative-story game, The Council is a classic murder mystery, where players must uncover the truth behind a gruesome tale. With many interesting famous characters as suspects, you play as Louis de Richet, a member of a secret society who is thrust into this drama after an invitation from the eccentric Lord Mortimer… Though The Council is a newer game on our list, it impresses with the detail given to the environment and characters. Much like other narrative games on the market right now, the actions that you take in The Council will shape the course of the rest of the game. Richet himself has 15 different skills that you can invest in, choosing how to play in your own style. Of course, the draw of this game comes from the detail in characters - the realism of their psyche and appearance lends to your own immersion in the game.

Shadow of the Colossus is the tale of Wander, a young man who travels into a forbidden land. To save the life of a girl named Mono, Wander must traverse this foreign landscape and defeat sixteen colossi. Though Shadow of the Colossus is a bit older than the other games on our list, it has remained one of the most influential video games ever made. Its rather simple environment is still beautiful to behold, providing an atmosphere matching with the theme of the game. The emotional journey of Wander is made all the more dramatic by the magnitude of his enemies and the foreign world in which he finds himself. Both of these aspects are conveyed well by the graphic design of the game. The colossi are the focal point of Wander’s adventures, and the focus around them is apparent from the style of the world. Shadow of the Colossus even has been remastered for recent consoles, and its appearance in 4k graphics looks amazing!

Far Cry 4 follows the story of Ajay Ghale as he gets unexpectedly involved in a civil war between Kyrat’s army and a rebel group called the Golden Path. Ajay traveled to Kyrat to spread his mother’s ashes in her home country, but becomes embroiled in the conflict of the Himalayan country. Ajay will learn more about his parents and their past, even as he learns who he is. With a few improved mechanics from the previous Far Cry games, like the ability to hide bodies, Far Cry 4 is an open-world adventure of epic proportions. There is even a co-op multiplayer addition to the game called “Guns for Hire,” where players can pair up to take down bases. Far Cry 4 has one of the most beautiful settings for players to explore in the exotic and dangerous country of Kyrat. Though there are many open-world games with just as interesting settings, we believe Far Cry 4 to be above many of them. This game has the most attention given to its surroundings, encouraging players to explore. Far Cry 4 is a bit lower on our list due to some glitchy mechanics and the lack of detail in other areas (like enemy character designs). That being said, this is still one of the most engrossing settings we’ve seen in gaming, and the graphics certainly do not fail in that aspect!

Assassin’s Creed: Origins takes players back to ancient Egypt, where the Brotherhood of Assassins was born. With plenty of new gameplay mechanics to keep the experience fresh and a brand new setting to explore, Assassin’s Creed: Origins is one of the best installations in the franchise, even as it is the newest. This latest game in the Assassin’s series continues the tradition of blending the present day and the past in one fluid storyline. For true fans of the franchise, the promise of learning about the Brotherhood’s past is enticing enough. Combine that with the open-world beauty of exploring Egypt! Assassin’s Creed: Origins is exciting for old fans and new players in equal amounts. The graphics have enhanced this experience, putting an attention to detail in the game that draws people in.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is set in a fantasy open-world, where a monster hunter known as Geralt of of Rivia is searching for his missing adopted daughter. His daughter Ciri is a Source, born with magical abilities to spare. But many are out to use Ciri’s power for their own ends… Entering into the interesting magical world of the Continent, players can explore a world of many unusual sights and creatures. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an engrossing story with a world to keep players coming back again and again! This game is one that is able to draw people in because the world is so realistic, partly because of the story and partly due to the authentic fantasy setting. Geralt’s world is full of interesting people and quests, so there is plenty to explore! With so much to do, it is easy to spend many hours lost in The Witcher 3. And for the most part, the graphics encourage players to stay for a while, with such detail allowing people to be a part of the world themselves. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is truly a fantasy game on another level!

Horizon Zero Dawn takes us into a post-apocalyptic world, one where nature has taken over the ruins of humanity. What remains of the populace has reverted into hunter-gatherer tribes, living off the natural land. Complete with changing weather and a day/night cycle, Horizon Zero Dawn is an immersive experience. Explore humanity’s past as you marvel in the beauty of the present! As Aloy explores the world of Horizon Zero Dawn, she learns about the mysteries of humanity’s past and why the Machines came to conquer the present world. The alien Machines and the natural beauty of the world are stark contrasts to one another. Yet they both seem to fit in Horizon Zero Dawn. Even the combat in the game is fluid and realistic, lending to the authenticity of the plot. This setting is open to explore and fight as you will, allowing for players to customize their experience to their own taste a bit. And the entire game is gorgeous in every aspect, from the combat to the background to the character’s intricacies. With so much to offer, Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the most enthralling games this year.

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Ori and The Blind Forest follows the tale of young orphan Ori, on a journey to save the forest he lives in as he uncovers more truth about the past. A platformer with gorgeous levels to traverse, Ori and The Blind Forest has an emotional story and excellent gameplay mechanics, improved with the release of the Definitive Edition. A lot of effort was put into Ori and The Blind Forest, made evident in the beautifully fluid animation and graphics. Also, the opening sequence to this game is guaranteed to make you cry! Ori and The Blind Forest has a different style of graphics than many of the other games on our list. The way that Ori and the creatures of the forest move through their world is so natural! Every motion is fluid, from Ori running and jumping, to the way a blade of grass or tree waves in the background. The forest is gorgeous – it is clear how much time and love was poured into this game. Players are able to connect emotionally to the game, even though Ori is an unusual character. Thanks to the beautiful surroundings and the detailed animation, the game’s story can get the full attention it deserves.

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Breath of the Wild is the much-anticipated addition to The Legend of Zelda franchise, and the wait for the game was well worth it! It has already won multiple awards in the gaming community, and for good reason. Link returns once again to save his world, but this time, he has a brand new world to explore! The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild takes every LoZ game up to this point and incorporates the best aspects of everything into the latest project. The animation is detailed and cohesive, reminiscent in many ways of the style in Wind Waker. It is a beautiful blend of 3D style graphics, with a colorful world that makes you want to keep playing. The world is open to explore, with plenty of side quests and dungeons for players to delve into. Though it is a fantasy world, Breath of the Wild is realistic and exciting to play, especially for long-time fans of the LoZ franchise. It is clear why this game was chosen to be among the first for the Nintendo Switch – Breath of the Wild alone is worth the additional cost!

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Warning: There are signs of abuse in this manga. Proceed with caution. English teachers in Japan, we found your alter ego! The protagonist of 5 ji kara 9 ji made is Sakuraba Junko, an English teacher in an Language School in Tokyo. Her expectations for her life in a new country were high, but at 27, she is still single. When she meets Hoshikawa Takane, a buddhist monk who expects his future wife will be devoted to a house life, Junko rejects him. However, Takane will not give up on her. Junko is a mature protagonist who is not naive, stupid or shy. The manga also takes time to develop the stories of her workmates, whose pains are varied and complex landscape of the teaching life. As for Takane, well, he is sometimes controlling with Junko, so he is not a very nice male protagonist. All in all, Miki Aihara might not have anime, but this manga became a real life drama already.

Okay, maybe josei manga and conservative guys are not what you are looking for. Maybe you prefer something for younger audiences, something lighter and that makes you smile. In that case, we could go to East Edogawa Academy, the private school that Rieko Edogawa attends. Popular and energetic, Rieko is unbeatable with a tiny exception. See, this girl likes her childhood friend, the attractive Teppei Sakamiya. But oh, tragedy, he only sees her as a friend! Can Rieko do something about this problem? Miki Aihara become more known with this story. In three volumes, she is capable of using plot twists and develop her characters well. Although the story starts off pretty straightforward, there is a third wheel (Naoto Akutsu) added early on. Also, the ending is not what you would expect. Nope, we are not going to spoil it for you. Read Sora ni Taiyou ga Aru Kagiri to find out what happened!

This is another school themed manga with a twist. Kosaka Mimori gets accepted in her dream High School and could not be happier about it. Now her other dream of having a boyfriend is a little bit closer, as a guy called Kuniyasu Kazukita is apparently interested in he, but is someone looking for revenge on Mimori? Is her pink colored school life going to be ruined? Not if she can help it! If what you crave in a manga is to feel identified with the characters and that they are well, natural, Tokyo Boys & Girls might be what you are looking for. Mimori is not a doormat, though. She might be naive, but she adjusts quickly to difficult situations too. Overall, if you are looking for a good manga to pass the time that remembers you of both the good and bad school days, this is a good choice by Miki Aihara.

Warning: there is also abuse in this manga. Proceed with caution. There is an apartment complex where only the very poor ones live. This place is ruled by the powerful Mrs. Tachibana, a woman you do not want to cross. Hatsumi Narita lives in such a place, but she gets in trouble when Mrs. Tachibana’s son finds her buying a pregnancy test for her sister. In exchange for his silence, she agrees to become his slave. Will Hatsumi’s childhood friend Asuza be able to help her in this predicament? In Hot Gimmick, we have two couples who could not be more different. One is the slave owner one and the other is a more realistic and balanced one. If there is anything that we can see in this manga is how poorly made decisions can grow wrong more and more, especially if you do not have money. This story is not for everyone, just for those who like more extreme emotions.

Ok, so maybe you do not like to complicate your life. You love school and your life as a teenager, and would like to read about girls that are similar. Well, perhaps you should give Ako Doumoto a chance in Seiten Taisei. She loves shopping and is not worried about exams at all (they are sooo far away). However, when Ako meets the coach of the basketball team, she decides to change her hairstyle in order to get closer to the guy of her dreams. This is a more typical shoujo than is normal for Miki Aihara. We even have a love triangle in the middle of school life! The drawing on this one might look a bit old for some, but those of us who appreciate retro manga do not mind. Did we mention that despite being a drama, there are plenty of laughs in Seiten Taisei? We just have to see the faces Aihara draws in Ako when something unexpected happens! If you have a shoujo manga heart, just try this one!

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Warning: There is some abuse again in this manga. Proceed with caution. We know those stories about a girl who has to serve one or more guys. Kyoko is in such a situation. She is a great student who is eager to win the Student of the Year award. However, her life starts getting complicated when she falls in love with one of three brothers. They are her masters, but maybe her past is linked to them. Will she discover exactly what is going on? You will have to read So Bad! to find out! Although this is not the most original work by Aihara, the suspense saves it pretty well. Kyoko’s mother knows many secrets about the boys. There also comes a point when we do not know who will Kyoko chose among the brothers. The characters also have their own characteristics and are easily distinguishable. There is a bit of comedy, so if you do not like overly dark stories, do not worry because So Bad! is well balanced.

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Finally, we are in the first place! The most famous manga by Miki Aihara is a collaboration with several artists. In Sweet II, several shoujo mangaka teamed up to draw short stories. In Ten Days, Aihara introduces us to Aiko, a regular high school girl. She has consented to enter an arranged marriage with Shiwakara, who is two decades older than her. However, they decide to be a couple for ten days before deciding if they will go ahead with the marriage or not. Will their little experiment succeed? We are not telling! Our protagonists are engaging and the story develops well for them. Miki Aihara’s art was also at its best here! If you are a dreamy shoujo type otaku, this is the right Aihara story for you. The only fault of Tend Days is that it is too short! It would have been much better to have an entire volume for it.

Do you think you’re a smooth-talking dude? Think you have what it takes to woo the ladies and be the life of the party? Time to see what you’ve got in House Party. With several girls all waiting for a bit of company, you can show them a good time if you have the right stuff. Will you get lucky or will you leave the party with a black eye? Adventure type games would be perfect for Twitch, wouldn’t you think? Have a streamer make different choices for different endings making no playthrough the same. However, House Party is a bit too adult-like in it’s adventure concepts as you flirty with busty girls and try to get them to do obscene things. With nudity and tons of adult content, we’re not too surprised House Party has been banned from Twitch. This is one of several games that made sense to ban as we’re sure not everyone who’d be watching House Party would be over the age of 18.

Have you ever wanted a chance at living a dual life? Second Life gives you that by offering a semi real world within a video game setting. Meet new people, sell items, play games and mingle with communities from all over the world. What would you do with another life? Discover the possibilities in Second Life. On paper, Second Life seems like a harmless game comparable to the sims. Buy items, talk with strangers/friends and enjoy a 3rd person world in whatever way you want. Second Life literally gives you that, a second life. However, Second Life also has a lot of things that might be considered NTSW—Not Safe For Work—which makes streaming it a risky venture. Twitch might not want to see possible illegal activities or actions happening with no possibility of censorship.

What’s better than a trivia game? Simple, a trivia game with hot girls! In The Guy Game, you are answering questions during summer break with a prize for choosing the right answers. Pick the right choices and the lovely girls will show a bit of skin. Answer enough questions correctly and who knows what else might happen in The Guy Game!? Spring Break has always been unanimous with time off from school and hitting the beach for some relaxation and fun under the sun. However, for college students Spring Break has always had an added element in the form of lovely girls to woo and see about hooking up with. The Guy Game might not let you hook up with girls, but it does allow you to play trivia and hopefully see a bit of M rated content. However, for Twitch, which already deals with worrying about who shows off too much skin, The Guy Game is a banned title no matter what season it is. Plus, The Guy Game is nearly 14 years old, so we doubt many streams will want to play it in the first place.

Aiming for the top spot in his Judo tournament, Gushiken Takahiro is feeling pretty worried about how the tourney will go. In hopes of getting some good luck from the gods, Takahiro goes with his friends to a hidden temple in the forest to pray. However, Takahiro finds more than prayer at the shrine as he meets a spirit who claims he is needed elsewhere and is sent to another world. Takahiro now must figure out a way home and why he was summoned here in the first place. Though it might take a while seeing as how Takahiro is about to meet a slew of busty girls both human and foxlike… Sakura Spirit in 2014 was pretty popular for being a visual novel with a slew of scantily clad woman to ogle and look at while enjoying a silly isekai story. Many let’s players even played Sakura Spirit on YouTube to hopefully obtain tons of views and new subscribers in the process. Ironically though, Twitch wasn’t too keen on allowing Twitch streamers to play Sakura Spirit and thus, it became banned from the video website. This one surprises us a bit here at Honey’s Anime as Sakura Spirit might have some strange scenes—chocolate covered girls, for example—but it really contains no nudity and is heavily censored already. Yet, for whatever reason, Sakura Spirit is a no go if you want to play it on Twitch.

Purin is taking a bath and you want in. However, she might not feel the same as you. Play with Purin in the bathtub and have a good time with it. Make Purin laugh and maybe she won’t throw you out right away. Annoy her though and you might be leaving with a hit to the head. Time for a fun bath with Purin in Purin To Ohuro. There are times when we question independent developers. Purin To Ohuro might not have nudity and might seem funny, but its’ also very questionable at times. Why is this random person in the bath with Purin? Why do you try so hard to fondle Purin and annoy her? Honestly, we don’t know, but we can see why Purin To Ohuro might be a bit too anime-like for Twitch and equally why they probably rather not risk getting hate for having a game focused on groping a girl in a bath.

Aoba Seragaki has so far lived a seemingly normal life on the future island known as Midorijma. Living with his grandmother, Aoba has only worried about his work at Mediocrity and nothing else. However, when Aoba ends up playing a popular game called Rhyme, his normal life changes drastically. Aoba will need to master this strange game and learn of his powers within to save his friends and his own life. Aoba’s peaceful days on the island are soon to become a distant memory in DRAMAtical Murder. Developer Nitro+Chiral are known for making a lot of visual novels that are pretty popular in Japan. Some of these visual novels have even grown in popularity in the west. However, for any gamer who has played a visual novel by Nitro+Chiral, they would know that the subject material can sometimes be very…risqué to say the least. DRAMAtical Murder is no exception as a Yaoi based visual novel with some scenes that truly show some odd scenes. If you happen to be looking for a let’s play of DRAMAtical Murder on Twitch, you’ll be sad to know it isn’t going to be there as it a banned game on the site.

RapeLay focuses on a family of three women—Manaka, Aoi and Yuuko—who are being targeted by a man named Masaya Kimura. The girls find themselves avoiding Masaya as much as possible, but at times, still come face to face with him. Can the girls avoid this delinquent and somehow stay safe? Enter the dark world these three girls face now in RapeLay. RapeLay was pretty infamous back when it released in 2006 for having not only the horrible depictions of rape but also cruelty towards women. RapeLay allowed the gamer to literally be a criminal and media all around the nation were quick to show this game to the world as a warning to avoid it. Nonetheless though, gamers still found their ways to play RapeLay via downloads and such which also meant some chanced making videos of it on various sites. Twitch was quick to make sure no streamer on their platform would play it and we fully agree this was the right action to take. RapeLay is a dark game and while it’s not the first of its kind, it still is a game that most sites ban for its overly cruel depictions of sex and rape.

Inmates, welcome to hell and we mean literally. You have been placed here for horrible acts and your sentence is to be rehabilitated in whatever way seems best suited for your crime. Endure the pains of hell and maybe you can be released from your confinement. Are you ready to face your punishment? Even if you said no, you’re about to regardless! Criminal Girls, at first glance, can be very deceptive to the untrained eye. What looks like a normal JRPG with cute girls and various monsters to kill is actually far from the main crux of Criminal Girls. Within Criminal Girls lies a weird game where leveling up girls and giving them new powers means you must touch them inappropriate ways. Criminal Girls is heavily censored in the American release with pink mist covering various girls who would otherwise be exposed in strange positions but that isn’t enough for Twitch to prevent it from being streamed on their site. However, Criminal Girls 2—which is a sequel—isn’t specified as being banned meaning you might be able to get away with playing that as a streamer. Though we’d advise not to just in case, we don’t want anyone getting in trouble here at Honey’s Anime.

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Picking up girls can be quite tough. What do you say to the girl you want to win over and how do you act are questions that run through every guy’s mind. Luckily, in HuniePop, you have been given a special fairy girl named Kyu who is here to help you! With Kyu’s guidance, you will soon find yourself becoming a chick magnet able to date several girls and even possibly get lucky with them! Time to embrace this chance you’ve been given in HuniePop! If you frequent YouTube and the various let’s players on there, then we guarantee you have seen let’s plays of HuniePop. This interesting fusion of Candy Crush and dating sim made HuniePop a very popular game and earned a lot of praise for being a solid game overall. However, those who did decide to upload videos of HuniePop on YouTube were made to censor the various sex scenes and other very graphic CG images when they popped up seeing as how they could via editing. Twitch is a live platform which ultimately means you can’t censor HuniePop very well and if you’re playing the adult version—which is a thing—then you’d be showing off some rather explicit images to your audience. HuniePop is a good game but definitely makes sense why Twitch wouldn’t want a streamer playing it.

Ayano Aishi is in love with her senpai—Taro Yamada if you choose male and Taeko if you choose female—and each day, she finds it harder and harder to contain her love. Ayano wishes that her senpai would notice her and isn’t willing to wait any longer for senpai’s love. Willing to do anything, Ayano is ready to show how much she loves senpai even if others must die in the process. In the end, anything Ayano does and will do is for senpai so that her love will finally be recognized. Our final game on our Top 10 Banned Games on Twitch list is Yandere Simulator and this is one game we wish wasn’t banned. We understand that Yandere Simulator has a lot of graphic content in the form of blood, murder, torture and various other dark elements, but at the end of the day people on YouTube have been able to play Yandere Simulator without censoring anything. Yet, Twitch has deemed Yandere Simulator to be overly graphic and cruel towards children—even though these are older teens—and has considered Yandere Simulator a no-no for their site. We hope Yandere Simulator will be given freedom on Twitch eventually, but for now, we do understand that some people might be offended by its gameplay.

Yoshimitsu, the name passed down to whomever in the Manji clan was the strongest and wielded the Yoshimitsu sword. The current Yoshimitsu of the Manji clan was invited by Oda Nobunaga to Azuchi castle in hopes of gaining the power of the Manji clan. Yoshimitsu declined the offer and returned to find his home destroyed by Nobunaga's army. Angered by Nobunaga's actions, Yoshimitsu challenged him to a fight and ended up losing his left arm in the process. In hopes of getting revenge, Yoshimitsu set out to find Soul Edge so he would have the power to defeat Nobunaga. While on his journey, Yoshimitsu saw all the damage Soul Edge had caused and started to rethink his plans of getting revenge. Yoshimitsu eventually gives up the idea of revenge and instead decided to destroy Soul Edge and defeat the corrupted dup of Voldo and Cervantes. Yoshimitsu is one of the more interesting characters in the Soul series with his introduction to the series being in Soul Calibur, but he originally came from the Tekken series. Yoshimitsu fits right in with the cast, carrying over many of his moves from the Tekken series, including the moves that do damage to himself, to give him a playstyle that was difficult to learn, but also highly rewarding. Yoshimitsu stands out amongst the cast of characters due to being one of the more creative designs that really leave an impact on the player. While his story isn't anything special when compared to rest of the cast, it gives a lot of information on the background of the Yoshimitsu character and Manji clan which affects not only the Soul series but the Tekken series as well.

Kilik's story beings at his temple where evil seeds drove the monks to kill each other, Xianglian gave the Dvapara-Yuga mirror to Kilik in hopes of saving him at the cost of her own sanity and her life. Kilik was saved by Edge Master and he trained under him for three years allowing Kilik to improve his combat skills and learn to control the evil within himself. On his journey, Kilik would meet Maxi and Xianghua, together the three would bond together and agree to help each other on their journeys to avenge their fallen allies. Kilik and Xianghua would come to battle Nightmare and Inferno and thought to have destroyed Soul Edge. The next 21 years of Killik’s life would be spent battling the darkness inside of himself; each attempt of his to stop Soul Edge during its reawakenings ended in the darkness taking control of him. After realizing the darkness will eventually consume him, Kilik decides to leave a pregnant Xianghua behind as he decides to fight alone and protect the world by guarding the astral gate and attempting to close it once and for all. Kilik first appeared in Soul Calibur and would have his biggest impact to the story in this game, despite appearing in every subsequent release. Although Kilik seems to be forgotten in the narrative of the later games, he is still one of the most important characters in the overall narrative of the Soul Calibur. His character shifts from being focused on getting revenge and destroying Soul Edge with his own hands, to fighting in the background and stopping Soul Edge from ever reappearing giving Kilik a much more interesting development than some of the characters who continuously chase Soul Edge and Soul Calibur. Kilik's staff and fighting style are great for people who want to be able to poke from far away while still being able to get close and engage.

Growing up as an orphan, Taki was trained by the ninja Toki in a secluded village in Japan. At the behest of Toki, Taki would set off to find and eliminate to rogue ninjas. Despite believing Toki's orders were unjust, Taki would go a journey that would lead her to encounter the pirate Cervantes and Soul Edge. With the defeat of Cervantes and Soul Edge, Taki had hoped Toki would return to normal, but when she arrived home Toki was still corrupted by evil. Taki decided to try to save Toki by breaking the sword Mekki-Maru by using Soul Edge. Toki eventually succumbed to the evil and turned into a demon and disappeared without a trace. Over the next 17 years, Taki would never stop looking for Toki and still hopes to be able to save him one day. Taki first appeared in Soul Edge, the first game in the series, and she would appear in every game after it until Soul Calibur V where she would be replaced by her student Natsu. Despite being in almost every game, Taki has very few encounters with Soul Edge and Soul Calibur, staying mainy inside of her side plot to find and help Toki. Despite this, Taki is still one of the mainstays of the series with a character design and fighting style that impress people more than her role in the story. Gameplay wise, Toki is a good character for beginners; she is fast and her hits pack a punch with combos that aren't too difficult to learn.

Maxi grew up on the seas as the son of a merchant. While traveling the world, Maxi learned to use the nunchaku. During his travels, Maxi encountered another nunchaku user named Zhang Wu and challenged him to a fight. After losing to Zhang Wu, Maxi realized he wasn't as strong as he had believed and asked Zhang Wu to train him. After the death of his father, Maxi took his father's ship and became a freelance pirate. His life as a pirate would come to an end after the deaths of his crew, Maxi joins Kilik on his journey and vows to get revenge on Astaroth for the death of his crew. First appearing in Soul Calibur, Maxi cemented his place in the history of the Soul series and would be present in every game after his first appearance. Maxi is as stylish as he is powerful, with a design that makes him stand out especially in the earlier games of the series. Maxi's playstyle is both good and bad for newcomers to the series due to his ability to do a lot of damage with his short range and rapid attacks with little knowledge of how to play the game. Maxi is one of the more important characters introduced in Soul Calibur, along with Kilik and Xianghua their story is one of the major events that happens in the series outside of the hunt for Soul Edge

Voldo was part of a Spanish fleet led by Vercci, an arms dealer who wanted to find Soul Edge to add to his collection. After war broke out in Spain, Vercci ordered a tunnel to be built that would serve as both the storage area for his treasure and a tomb for himself. Voldo would spend his time protecting this area and killing anyone who entered. The years spent in the pit led Voldo to become unstable, causing him to see visions of his former master, telling him to seek out Soul Edge. Voldo's first few trips out of the pit would be failures as he stalked Ivy and stole Yoshimitsu's sword due to their Soul Edge fragments giving off the same evil aura as Soul Edge. Voldo would finally be free of his visions of Vercci after Kilik purifies his mind. Voldo would later leave the pit and work under Graf Dumas who protects him when Patroklos comes to kill him, Voldo has been in every Soul Calibur game since Soul Edge and his popularity comes more from his crazy style and design than his involvement in the story. While he does have a connection to Nightmare and Soul Edge, he's more known for his very fitting rivalry with Soul Calibur's other unique character Yoshimitsu. Voldo design often draws a comparison to masochism and his movements look inhuman and quite unsettling. With his unique style, many people like to take Voldo for a spin when playing Soul Calibur, but he is quite tricky to get a hang of, putting off many casual Voldo fans. Voldo is one of the more impressive characters in the series, due to the developers managing to create such a deep and interesting character despite him not having any lines of dialogue and only a few major story events throughout the history of the series.

Sophitia grew up in Athens as the daughter on a baker. One day the god Hephaestus appeared before her and ordered her to find and destroy Soul Edge. Her quest to find Soul Edge eventually led her to Spain where she would encounter the pirate Cervantes and Soul Edge. Sophitia challenged Cervantes, but she was defeated after one of the twin swords was shattered, sending shards of Soul Edge into her body. Sophitia would be saved by Taki who finished off Cervantes and returned Sophitia to her family. After returning home, Sophitia fell in love with Rothion and would give birth to two children named Patroklos and Pyrrha. Sophitia's happy family life would soon be challenged when she is forced to set out to try to stop Soul edge after discovering the Soul Edge shards in her body had not only cursed her but her children as well. Sophitia is one of the most important characters in the entire Soul series. Sophitia has connections to some of the main characters throughout the series, with her sister Cassandra becoming one of the most important characters after Soul Calibur II and her children Patrokols and Pyrrha being the main characters in Soul Calibur V. Sophitia's battle with Cervantes ends up being one of the most important in the series, as it sets the rest of the series in motion. While she isn't a major factor in the battle against Soul Edge after Soul Calibur, her importance to the overall plot makes her by far one of the most important characters.

Isabella Valentine, better known as Ivy, is one of the most popular characters in the series. First appearing in Soul Calibur, Ivy set out to destroy Soul Edge, the sword that corrupted her father Cervantes. As she begins her journey, she meets Nightmare and they help each other on their journeys. Ivy learns that Nightmare was the one who possessed Soul Edge after Nightmare is defeated and learns that her own sword was crafted with the powers of Soul Edge. Ivy decided to find Soul Calibur and destroy her not just Soul Edge, but every shard of Soul Edge she encountered. Her journey eventually led her to have a final clash with her father who was still suffering from the time he wielded Soul Edge causing her to reclaim her soul and release the countless number of souls her father had taken. Despite her many victories, Ivy continues to search for and destroy Soul Edge once and for all. With connections to both of the major antagonists in the series, Ivy was originally seen as a villain and eventually grew to be an anti-hero, willing to destroy Soul Edge no matter who she had to hurt. With the most recent release in the main series, Ivy has taken one step further, electing to help the heroes, solidifying her place as a hero and completed her transformation from good to evil. Ivy's play style is often thought of as one of the hardest in the game, causing her to be much less accessible to the average player. Ivy is one of the more developed characters in the series, becoming a stronger and smarter character after each game as she learns from her failed attempts at destroying Soul Edge.

Tired of seeing his homeland destroyed by war, Heishiro Mitsurugi picked up the sword at age 14 and became a samurai whose name became well known during the Sengoku Jidai, garnering praise from both Uesugi Kenshin and Oda Nobunaga. Fearing the change the rifle would have on war, Misurugi set out to find Soul Edge so he would have the power to never be outdone in battle. Mitsurugi failed to track down Soul Edge and returned home to work as a mercenary. Mitsurugi would set out to find Soul Edge again after a defeat by the tanegashima wielding Teppou Hei, forcing him to leave home in shame and track down Nightmare. Mitsurugi would once again have no luck finding Soul Edge. He returned home and challenged and defeated Teppou Hei thanks to the skills he had obtained on his journey. Mitsurugi gave up in his search of Soul Edge, instead, he focused on battling stronger and stronger opponents trying to quench his thirst for battle. Mitsurugi is one of the characters that has appeared in every single Soul Calibur game. Despite not being the main character and giving up in his pursuit of Soul Edge by Soul Calibur III, Mitsurugi became one of if not the most popular characters in the series. Being one of the faces of the franchise, Mitsurugi has garnered many fans for everything from his design to his balanced fighting style that is easy for anybody to pick up and play with. Mitsurugi has been on many of the cover arts and when people think of Soul Calibur Mitsurugi is always one of the first characters to come to their minds. Outside of having a bigger impact on the story, you couldn't ask for a better character.

Nightmare is in the incarnation of Soul Edge. Nightmare first appeared after Siegfried obtains Soul Edge, slowly corrupting and taking over Siegfried. Nightmare puts together a group consisting of Astaroth, Ivy and Aeon Calcos in order to collect souls faster and increase his power. Nightmares plans are stopped by Kilik’s group during the battle at Ostrheinsburg Chapel as Nightmare falls into the world Astral Chaos. Nightmare eventually returns to Ostrheinsburg Chapel and is confronted by Raphael who is almost killed by Nightmare, but Siegfried gains temporary control over his body allowing Raphael to strike Nightmare setting Siegfried free and causing Soul Edge to release Soul Calibur. Nightmare would appear once again when Zasalamel helped animate a set of armor left behind by Siegfried, allowing Nightmare to continue his reign of terror. After being defeated in battle by Siegfried, Nightmare would stay dormant for years until he reappeared as Graf Dumas and would be defeated by Z.W.E.I. and Patroklos, who finally sealed Soul Edge and Nightmare away forever. Nightmare first appeared in Soul Edge, but he wouldn't become a playable character until Soul Calibur. Because Nightmare started out fused with Siegfried, his playstyle is very similar to Siegfried, with only some minor differences between the two. Nightmare is a big character who moves slow but has an impressive range and an array of skills that can annoy the opponent. The evolution of Nightmare’s character is one of the best in the series, with Nightmare only originally wanting to gather souls and cause destruction, but then he grows as a villain to the point where when he goes by Graf Dumas, he has turned into a much more manipulative villain choosing to do much more work behind the scenes by tricking countries to go to war and manipulating Patroklos into doing his dirty work.

Siegfried grew up as a rebellious youth, he came to be in charge of a group of thieves called the Schwarzwind. He led the Schwarzwind into battle against a group of soldiers that resulted in Siegfried accidentally killing his father. Siegfried started to lose control and came to believe his father was killed by the wielder of Soul Edge and decided he would go after it. Siegfried eventually found Soul Edge by the deceased Cervantes and he took the sword for his own. Soul Edge had other plans as it started to take over Siegfried. Siegfried spent eight years under the control of Nightmare, destroying everything that got in his way and killing countless people until Siegfried was finally set free with the help of Raphael. After his release, Siegfried obtained Soul Calibur and used it temporarily defeat Nightmare and Soul Edge. Siegfried has appeared in every game in the serious either as the antagonist under the control of Soul Edge or as the main protagonist doing everything he can to stop Nightmare. Siegfried has the biggest role in the story out of any character in the game, his time spent as both the antagonist and protagonist helped shape his character into one of the most interesting characters in the game. Many of the characters in the Soul series go through a battle within themselves due to their encounters with the shards of Soul Edge, but Siegfried's journey is much bigger than all of theirs. He comes to accept the sins he committed as Nightmare and spends his life dedicated to stopping Soul Edge. Siegfried's playstyle is similar to Nightmare; his moves are much more straightforward and easier to pull off, making him a more beginner friendly option.