Horror Anime shows have enthralling stories and mind-blowing twists. Let’s find out the best horror anime.
Though there are hundreds of genres for fictional shows, “Horror” has been the mainstream genre for decades. Even in Anime, there are lots of horror-themed episodes. Tokyo Ghoul and Black Butler are top-rated horror anime. In this listicle, we will share some of the best horror anime.
Top 6 Horror Anime Ranked
Black Butler (2008)
- Genre – Supernatural HorrorÂ
- Episodes – 46
Black Butler follows the tale of Ciel Phantomhive and his servant, Sebastian Michaelis, a butler with demon abilities. The series begins with a board game featuring Ciel and his confectionary’s manager. Ciel is an influential person in Victorian-era London, and he blindly trusts his Butler. Sebastien and Ciel work on missions to solve crimes.
As the story moves, Sebastian’s true form gets revealed, and there are plenty of twists and turns in every episode. Black Butler is one of the scary anime with horror as the main theme. Black Butler has 46 episodes and the narration in every episode keeps us thoroughly hooked.
Death Note
- Genre – Mystery, Psychological thriller, Horror
- Episodes – 37
Death Note is a riveting horror anime that’s based on the manga of the same name. The Death Note plot is set in Tokyo and it has Light Yagami in the titular role. Light Yagami is a genius and mastermind studying in a high school. One day, he finds a magic black notebook called Death Note. Light Yagami is propelled to open the book and finds its powers.
Light Yagami uses it to kill criminals, and one day, he meets the owner of the book Ryuk, a shinigami. In another episode, Misa Amane, a popular actress also finds the same book dropped by another shinigame. Both Misa and Light Yagami meet eventually and the story is interconnected till the end.
Higurashi When They Cry (2006)
- Genre – Horror, Murder MysteryÂ
- Episodes – 26
Higurashi’s When They Cry is an intriguing horror show that takes place in 1983. The story starts with Keiichi Maebara who lives in Hinamizawa annual Watanagashi. Keiichi is a notorious high school student who roams with girls and he joins others in the Watanagashi Festival. Keiichi foresees horrific incidents and he’s on a mission to save the village from demons.
Berserk (1997)
- Genre – Dark Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery
- Episodes – 25
Berserk follows the journey of an ambitious wandering mercenary called Guts who struggles for living. Guts’ survival depends on battles and crimes. Things change when Guts tussles against Griffith, the leader of the Band of the Hawk. Guts and Griffith join together and become friends. One day, Griffith reveals a secret about a demonic relic, Behelit, and says it can change the fortunes of anyone. Throughout their journey, Guts and Griffith meet many friends, and they also find their love. Berserk is one of the top-rated horror anime of all time.
Tokyo Ghoul (2014)
- Genre – Dark Fantasy, Supernatural ThrillerÂ
- Episodes – 48
The concept of Tokyo Ghoul is unique, and it has a solid storyline and an amazing animation. Tokyo Ghoul is set in a fictional alternate world in Tokyo where both Humans and Ghouls live. Ghouls can survive by eating human flesh and this is an alarming sign for all humans. Ken Kaneki, the protagonist studies at a university, and his life changes when he meets his girlfriend who’s also a ghoul.
When they both engage in a battle, Ken is injured and gets treatment. Rize Kamishiro, the ghoul, donates her organs to Ken, and this transforms Ken into a ghoul. Being a half-ghoul, Ken has to eat human flesh to survive.
Shiki (2010)
- Genre – Vampire Horror
- Episodes – 22
Shiki is an anime that has vampires in a prominent role. The plot starts in a fictional Japanese village called Sotoba in 1994. During summer, a family shifts to the Kanemasa mansion that’s located on a hilltop. After this, many murders take place in Sotoba. Doctor Toshio Ozaki, the last savior of the village is puzzled as many say this might be an epidemic. As the story moves, he finds that Sotoba is infested by vampires called Shiki.
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