Horror anime is one of the best selling anime genres. The scary anime has many plot twist and it’s very intense. Although a lot of people doesn’t watch this type of anime, it’s still popular in the market.

If you are curious about the genre and want to watch some of the best horror anime, the writer will recommend some of the best horror anime. What are they? See the list below!

10. Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni

Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni is an anime adapted from a Horror Visual Novel under the same title. The story began in June 1983, in a village known as Hinamizawa. But Hinamizawa is not like other villages, the village houses a dark secret. Maebara Keiichi encounters a weird event while staying at that village.

9. Elfen Lied

Elfen Lied depicts brutality and gore that attracts many horror film fans. You can watch the anime if you are older than 18 years old because Elfen Lied shows many scenes not suitable for kids.

8. Corpse Party Tortured Souls

One night, a group of students from Kisaragi Academy decides to start a ghost story session. While they are doing that, an earthquake starts and the students are moved into another dimension where the school still exists. The twist here is that the school is haunted by the ghost of an ex-student who was killed there.

Like Elfen Lied, this anime shows many brutal scenes not suitable for kids.

7. Another

The anime got a similar plot to Final Destination, about a group of people got cursed and they are killed mysteriously. Another is a great film for Mystery film fans because the anime keeps many secrets that are hard to solve.

6. Blood-C

This anime got awesome fighting scenes and it kept its horror intensity all the time. Blood-C is full of gory scenes and thrilling actions. You need a strong stomach when watching this anime.

If you love a horror anime full of blood and dismembered body parts, then this anime may be the right choice for you.

5. Ajin: Demi-Human

In this anime, Ajin is a term used for immortal humans with supernatural abilities. Considered as a threat, the government issued for all Ajin to be captured.

Unexpectedly, a normal student named Kei Nagai accidentally turned into Ajin and his peaceful life changed as he is wanted by multiple sides that wanted to kill him.

4. Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories

Yamishibai is a short anime, but the story is truly horrid. A storyteller went around telling scary Japanese folklores.

Besides Japanese folklores told in the anime, the animation style adds more to the scary aspect making it a perfect horror anime to watch.

3. Deadman Wonderland

Ganta Igarashi that was studying saw an individual covered in blood outside of his window. Seconds later, the person known as Red Man destroyed his classroom. Ganta is the only one spared. But he was gifted with a red crystal.

Ganta is accused of murder and he is thrown into a playground-like prison. In this prison, he is forced to kill all “Deadman”, inmates forced to entertain the audience.

2. Junji Ito Collection

Japanese horror fans must be familiar with the name Junji Ito. He is a famous mangaka specialized in making horror manga in Japan. This anime is based on Junji Ito’s works like Uzumaki and Tomie, also other works that are not too popular.

1. Japan Sinks: 2020

Japan Sinks: 2020 is a survival anime with a horrid background. It’s set after an accident in Fukushima, post-COVID-19. Death keeps on coming to anyone to other countries to seek refuge. It’s impossible to find a secure place on earth that is wild and dangerous.

Those are the 10 horror anime that Dunia Game recommends you to watch. These 10 anime are very intense. And make sure not to watch them alone.

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