Top 10 Best Horror Anime

Another

Another is a Japanese horror anime based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Yukito Ayatsuji. The story also inspired a manga adaptation and a 2012 live-action film. The series is known for its suspenseful storytelling and supernatural themes.

I don't consider this anime very scary. Honestly, it didn't make me feel horrified at all, and the deaths didn't get to me either. They were entertaining to watch and surprising since you don't know who's going to live or die, so I'll give the anime that.
I mainly liked the last two episodes since everything went to chaos, and it just felt... fun! Okay, that may sound a bit messed up, but I like murder montages. I still enjoyed the whole anime altogether. The mysteries were good, and to sum this up, the anime isn't that scary unless you're frightened of gore or if the tense situations get to you.
Arrivederci.

For me, it was really scary. It was actually my first horror anime. I was 13 back then, which was way too young. The only anime I think was scarier is Elfen Lied. If you're a real horror fan, it's not that scary, but if you're not, then you should watch it. It has a great story and plotline. Sorry for my bad English.

Elfen Lied

Elfen Lied is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Lynn Okamoto. It was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine from June 2002 to August 2005. The series includes 107 chapters, which have been compiled into twelve tankōbon volumes.

I do love horror anime like Another, Tokyo Ghoul, Higurashi, and plenty of others. But none of them scared me. Elfen Lied scared me so much, yet it's such a great series.
If you're looking for a good horror anime to watch, I totally recommend Elfen Lied if you want a good scare.

I loved this anime. It's very bloody and gory, but it's also heartbreaking and sad. I feel bad for all the Diclonii, and I really hate that organization they have. It's a very good anime, and if you say it's horrible and that all there is is blood and gore, you only watched five minutes of the anime. Finish watching the series.

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni

Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni, also known as When They Cry, is a Japanese horror anime and visual novel series. Created by Ryukishi07, the story is set in the fictional village of Hinamizawa and follows a group of friends entangled in mysterious and often violent events.... read more

As much as I love Elfen Lied, this show fits the horror genre perfectly. I have watched most of it, and it is so creepy. It isn't entirely gory like Elfen Lied, but it has a really creepy atmosphere that keeps the suspense high. Halfway through, you can almost predict what will happen.
Best horror anime. Recommended by me. (I haven't actually watched Another, though.)

Season 1 scares and confuses the crap out of you. Then Season 2 wraps everything up satisfyingly and beautifully, while still scaring the crap out of you. Its characters are all deep and realistic to some extent, and the mystery and story are excellently laid out for us.

Future Diary

Future Diary is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Sakae Esuno. The story centers on a deadly survival game in which each participant possesses a diary that can predict the future. The manga was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Shōnen Ace magazine from January 2006 to December 2010.... read more

A survival game where those chosen to participate fight to the death. The last one standing becomes God and prevents the apocalypse. Beware of Yuno.

Even though this anime scarred me for life, it's still my favorite anime. It's up there with Elfen Lied and PMMM.

Truly amazing! So many plot twists - it left me wanting more!

Tokyo Ghoul

Tokyo Ghoul is a Japanese dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Sui Ishida. It was serialized in Shueisha's seinen manga magazine Weekly Young Jump from September 2011 to September 2014. The series has been collected in fourteen tankōbon volumes as of August 2014 and follows Ken Kaneki... read more

This is my ABSOLUTE favorite anime. I've watched a lot of anime over the years, and this is the goriest one I've ever seen.

I love it, and Kaneki is so badass with his white hair and mask!
All we need now is an uncensored version.

Corpse Party: Tortured Souls

I suggest, with my life, that this is the scariest series containing four episodes you will ever see. I nearly threw up watching them and actually gagged several times due to the guts, gore, and extreme blood and torture!
P.S. If you have Wattpad, search for Sachiko's Game of Madness! It's really bloody but quite good. It's a crossover between Mirai Nikki (The Future Diaries) and Corpse Party that I found. Well, the anime is probably the best horror I have ever seen, so go look it up (the anime). It's also a game too!

Good grief... I made the mistake of watching some of this. Even the RPG is so scary. I get easily scared of paranormal stuff.

Death Note

Death Note is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. The story follows Light Yagami, a gifted high school student with a strong sense of justice who discovers a notebook that allows him to kill anyone by writing their name in it. His actions as... read more

Not traditionally spooky, but certainly has the best story ever for a horror anime. Are you smart enough to predict what will happen before it does? Will you guess what happens at the end before you see it?
Make sure Kira does not write your name in the notebook, or else your time is short.

Make sure your name is not written in the notebook.

Hell Girl

Love it. But it didn't freak me out a whole lot. The second episode was the main one that scared me because I was watching it when an old man walked onto the front porch and attempted to open the door. I went and got a knife and stood there, mentally daring him to open that door and see how long he lasted.
Also, my second fear is being stalked, so it freaked me out anyway.

The animation was great. The music was incredible. The storyline towards the end of the season was really good, horror-wise. This has become one of my favorite anime of all time.

Deadman Wonderland

Deadman Wonderland is a Japanese manga series written by Jinsei Kataoka and illustrated by Kazuma Kondou. It was serialized in Shōnen Ace from 2008 to 2013. The duo also collaborated on the Eureka Seven manga adaptation.

Can't wait to see a second series of this totally awesome and gripping anime. Deadman Wonderland is so bizarre and so brilliant. Love it.

It is dark and scary.
Don't be fooled by the park's appearance. It is hell.

Hellsing Ultimate

Hellsing is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kouta Hirano. It follows the secret Hellsing Organization as it battles vampires, ghouls, and other supernatural threats across England. The series inspired the anime adaptation Hellsing Ultimate, which closely follows the manga's storyline... read more

This one should be higher up on the list. It's one of my favorite horror anime.

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Shiki

Shiki is a horror novel by Japanese author Fuyumi Ono. It was originally published in two volumes by Shinchosha in 1998 and later reprinted in five volumes in 2002. A manga adaptation illustrated by Ryu Fujisaki was serialized in the magazine Jump SQ from December 2007 to June 2011.

Easily one of, if not the best horror anime out there. It starts off somewhat slow, but the last few episodes are an unforgettable masterpiece that will stick with you and leave you absolutely terrified.

A freaking amazing anime! My 6th favorite of all time! This is a must-watch horror anime.

Hellsing

Hellsing is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kouta Hirano. It premiered in Young King OURs in 1997 and concluded in September 2008. The series follows the Hellsing Organization as it battles supernatural threats, particularly vampires and other undead enemies.

Vampires and zombies. Am I missing something?

Parasyte

The anime was simulcast by Crunchyroll outside of Asia. Besides the manga and anime, the series also has two live-action film adaptations. On June 9, 2015, the Chinese Ministry of Culture blacklisted Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu along with 37 other works.... read more

It's just amazing. I watched it in 2 days. It was really creepy, but the end was so beautiful! I was literally crying.
A must-see anime!

Way better than a lot of the horror anime on here. It should be third, behind Elfen Lied and Future Diary.

Forget Tokyo Ghoul. This is obviously better.

Violence Jack

Violence Jack is a Japanese manga co-written and co-illustrated by Go Nagai, running from 1973 to 2008. It has had several serializations and one-shot stories throughout the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. Most of the stories have been compiled into around 45 tankōbon volumes, while a few have been... read more

Ghost Hunt

This anime was entertaining and several times had me scared to go into any room alone.

The only anime that left me wanting more, but had the most perfect ending. I don't know how they could continue. Love this anime!

Highschool of the Dead

It wasn't very scary, to be honest, but I think it was still pretty good.

If you say this is just an anime version of The Walking Dead, then you haven't seen this.

Anime version of The Walking Dead.

11Eyes

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a 2011 Japanese anime television series produced by Shaft and Aniplex. It was directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and written by Gen Urobuchi, with music composed by Yuki Kajiura. The series features an opening theme by ClariS, ending themes by Kalafina and occasionally the voice... read more

The most beautiful anime I've ever seen.

Monster

Monster (Japanese: モンスター, Monsutā) is a manga series written and illustrated by Naoki Urasawa. It is often referred to as Naoki Urasawa's Monster and is widely acclaimed by critics. The series has won multiple awards and its anime adaptation is considered one of the finest of its decade.... read more

A creepy and mysterious psychological horror anime that is, in one word, AWESOME!

Devilman

I love Devilman. It's probably my favorite anime (both Crybaby and the '80s OVAs).

Ghost Stories

Paranoia Agent

Paranoia Agent is a Japanese anime television series created by director Satoshi Kon and produced by Madhouse. The story follows a series of mysterious assaults in Musashino, Tokyo, carried out by a juvenile attacker known as Lil' Slugger. The show delves into themes of mass hysteria, psychological... read more

Umineko no Naku Koro ni

Umineko is the best manga I have ever read. The anime is crap, but come on, Beatrice x Battler. Also, the whole everyone trapped on an island and slowly being killed off in the order of a creepy epitaph to revive a witch thing is awesome. Plus, you have all of the previous backstories of Rosa, Kinzo, and all the other bits, including all the other Beatrices, and with manga volumes 7 and 8.
Sorry to all those who never read the manga, you missed out on Leon, Willard H. Wright, Clare, and all these other wonderful characters. Nobody can tell I'm a fanatic.
MK-T

Bloody sacrifices for the resurrection of the Golden Witch Beatrice.