Death Parade

Death Parade (Japanese: デス・パレード, Desu Parēdo) is a Japanese anime series created, written, and directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa and produced by Madhouse. The series spawned from a short film, Death Billiards, which was originally produced by Madhouse for the Young Animator Training Project's Anime Mirai 2013 and released in March 2013. The anime television series aired in Japan between January and March 2015. The story is set in the afterlife, where humans are sent to mysterious bars run by bartenders who serve as arbiters. There, they must compete in Death Games with their souls on the line, revealing the circumstances of their deaths and determining their final fate. The series mainly follows Decim, the bartender of the Quindecim bar, and his assistant, exploring complex human emotions and the meaning of death. It is noted for its unique premise, suspenseful plot, and thought-provoking themes.