While death game anime may not be as significant of a trend in recent years, the fact remains that these shows remain some of the medium's most iconic ones. Moreover, even with the fading popularity of the theme, there are recent titles that fall under this category that garnered a lot of attention, as well as others that seek to reinvent the death game theme through innovative rules and ideas.

As the name implies, the one commonality of these shows is how they all revolve around dangerous, high-stakes games of survival. Most participants are also brought into these environments unwillingly, sometimes even serving as entertainment for others. Regardless of their circumstances, motivations, or views on violence though, no one can stand idle when their safety and survival are put on the line.

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