Light was a character who was extremely intelligent with his plans, and used magnificent manipulation tactics in order to get his way. Light’s sadistic yet extremely crafty schemes would always give him the advantage in the chase, leading his foes in all different directions. Joker Game provides that same depth in its story where it leads you in a variety of different directions, leaving you pondering what could happen next. It takes place in the era surrounding World War II, where eight agents have been assigned to infiltrate and observe some of the world's most powerful nations, and report on any activities that are associated with the war. Each agent's supreme strength lies in their ability to manipulate people in order to obtain information that is necessary to get the upper hand.

Death Note and Joker Game share very similar plots where the main goal is to lead your enemy so far away from the truth as much as possible, that it leads them into various dead ends. Light is very manipulative in his actions, ensuring that he leaves no trace of evidence behind. The same can be said for Colonel Yuuki's team of skilled agents where they go in empty handed, but come out with a handful of pivotal information that tips the scale dramatically.

Zankyou no Terror tells a story of two boys who plan to steal extremely potent plutonium from a nuclear plant in Japan. This leads to the two plotting dangerous schemes to terrorize the city of Tokyo, which end up putting thousands of innocent lives in danger. We learn throughout the story that Nine and Twelve were used as pawns in an experiment conducted on young children. This had a long lasting effect on the boys which compelled them to retaliate by planting bombs, and destroying buildings. They also use videos as a way to taunt and threaten police who are trying to uncover the truth behind it all. All of these lead to the police using specific clues in order to solve the puzzles that these two boys have created.

As you've just read this story shares a twisted plot that leads the investigator in every single direction, much like Light did. The two boys were very crafty in their plans, using swift judgment and thinking two steps ahead of their opponent to create traps. This led to a number of deadly scenarios where many lives were taken due to their sadistic tactics which only added more terror to the people of the city. Light was very calm and stoic in his approach which made it very difficult to track him down, since he never panicked under severe pressure by the police. Similarly, the two boys made it quite clear that they didn't fear anyone who stood in their way, mocking them at every opportunity and laughing while doing so.

There's something truly mysterious taking place in the small town of Sotoba, as a young woman named Megumi was found lifeless due to what police presumed to be disease, which sparked a deadly epidemic and spread like wildfire. Doctor Toshio Ozaki comes to his own conclusion that there's more to this epidemic than it seems, and so he decides to abandon his work to find out more. Meanwhile, Megumi's friend Yuuki receives the tragic news of Megumi's death and must come to terms with the reality of the situation. Both Toshio and Yuuki must work together to unravel the truth behind the spooky town and put a close to the mysterious deaths that are plaguing Sotoba.

From the very start you're invited into a town that, by first impression, seems to be like your ordinary country side. What we don't realize is that there's a lot of deception happening right in front of our very own eyes. The Kirishiki family are extremely tight lipped about their agenda and keep us guessing about their motive. The way they plan out their killings are extremely clever, since they leave everything unblemished after doing it. The evidence is wiped clean leaving Toshio with no direction to choose. Light was the same in that he carried his Death Note around, so it was extremely difficult to point a finger when there were no fingerprints to point at. Both anime at first give the impression that the enemies are in fact the victims, but in the end we find out how that all changes instantly.

Hellsing revolves around Alucard and an organization who are dedicated to destroying supernatural creatures who threaten the existence of humanity. At the head of the pack is Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, who leads her own military while devoting her time to fighting the deadly creatures that lurk in the dark. Alucard serves as the organization's greatest asset as he is the most powerful vampire to ever set foot in the organization, along with his vampire assistant Seras. The objective that everyone must accomplish is to ensure that no one stands in the way of Hellsing despite being good or evil.

Alucard is just an all around terror as he inflicts pain on his enemies using various methods of mind games, in order to get his way. Alucard is ruthless in his actions, taking no prisoners and showing no mercy for anyone that stands in his way. Both Light and Alucard at first seem like heroes at first glance, since the two seem to be fighting for justice and saving mankind from evil. However what we don't see is that these two are extremely persuasive in their movement, making sure that every mind is controlled, and ensuring that no one can find any traces that lead to them. They both also have to serve allegiance to someone higher than them, with Light having being observed by Ryuk, and Alucard by Integra. Despite that small setback, they both build an incredible story that will always have you on the edge of your seat.

Umineko no Naku Koro ni tells the story of the Ushiromiya family, who every year, gather on the island of Rokkenjima to look over financial matters regarding their inheritance. Problems arise however, when the head of the family Kinzo, confesses that his life is fading and that his wish is to be with his true love Beatrice, who is the golden witch. Kinzo has had a fascination for the dark arts for years and insists that the family conduct a ritual to revive Beatrice. Things turn ugly fast when suddenly, a typhoon hits the very island they're on, trapping all of them without much assistance to rescue them. Mysterious murders begin to pop up and so now the family must fight for their lives.

Umineko uses the form of witch craft to perform mind manipulation, inflicting pain and suffering onto others. Psychological witchcraft is used frequently to commit murders throughout the series, leaving you wondering who will be next. Death Note is very much the same where unexpected events occur at every turn, leaving you with clues that either lead you somewhere or end up getting you killed. Both main characters use abilities that stretch far beyond the human capability, adding more elements to the story giving us a challenge to work with.

No Game No Life stars two NEET siblings who find themselves plunged into a video game realm, who then come face to face with Tet, the god of games. Prior to this encounter, the two had formed a strong partnership and used the name “Kuuhaku” to defeat their opponents online. It was at that moment they received an email from an unknown source, challenging them to a chess match. From there, their lives evolved into something unimaginable. Tet welcomes the two to Disboard, a world where disputes are not solved by wars and trivial quarrels, but rather high stake games. Their new goal now is to unite all of the gamers in Disboard, defeat Tet, and become the new reigning champions of the gaming world.

The whole premise around Death Note was that Light created a game with the world around him, to the point that it was hard to stop playing. He became addicted to the sensation of having absolute control, overpowering his enemies with his supreme logic and reasoning, while leaving us in wonderment every time. Sora plays a similar role in No Game No Life, where he has to get himself out of the game he became addicted to, and must use sound judgment along with manipulation to get what he wants. Both revolve around the gamble of life and death, rolling the imaginary dice to see where it lands in order to know the final verdict.