ChäoS;HEAd English Sub & Dub

About ChäoS;HEAd

If you are hunting for a new supernatural series, ChäoS;HEAd deserves a look (2008). The setup goes like this. The premise: Throughout Shibuya, a series of murders dubbed the "New Generation Madness" gained widespread attention As these crimes gained infamy, they became a hot topic of discussion among the people of the area. Nonetheless, these "New Gen" murders do not capture the interest of Takumi Nishijou, a high school otaku who frequently experiences delusions and feels that he is constantly being watched.

More of the story: Having no concern for the real world, Takumi spends his time playing online games and watching anime. However, his ordinary life is disrupted when he receives a horrifying image of a man staked to a wall from a user named Shogun. After calming himself at an internet cafe, Takumi sees the exact same murder scene as the image portrayed happen right before his eyes, along with a pink-haired girl covered in blood calling out his name.

As a supernatural title, spirits, curses and unexplained forces shape both mood and plot. It will appeal most to fans of eerie, otherworldly settings.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Madhouse, so the studio's house style defines how ChäoS;HEAd looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on supernatural, spirits, curses and unexplained forces shape both mood and plot. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 2008, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.