Kagewani

Kagewani (影鰐, lit. Shadow Crocodile) is a Japanese horror anime short series centered around scientist Sōsuke Banba and his encounters with Unidentified Mysterious Animals or "UMAs." The series premiered on October 2, 2015, on Tokyo MX and BS11 as part of the Ultra Super Anime Time programming block. The first season depicts the sudden appearance of mysterious creatures that attack humans, with Sōsuke Banba working to uncover the truth about these beings. He investigates recent attacks using "Kagewani" as a clue, hoping to find a way to eradicate them. However, he discovers these threats to humanity are even linked to the pharmaceutical company Sarugaku. The second season, Kagewani: Shou, aired from April 1, 2016, and continued Sōsuke Banba's battles against various mysterious creatures. In the second season, Banba finds himself embroiled in a larger conspiracy, facing not only the creatures but also the dark side of humanity. Teaming up with characters like Masaki Kimura, he seeks to stop Sarugaku Pharmaceutical's evil plans and uncover the true origins of the Kagewani. The anime is praised for its unique style and tight narrative pacing, with each episode filled with suspense and horror.