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Are you a fan of horror movies and anime? Are you bored with mainstream horror films? Do you think anime is just about bright colors and flashy fights? Have you explored the world of horror anime? Let's check out some of the best horror anime below to satisfy your passion.
1. Corpse Party - The Feast of Death (2015)
On the grounds of the former Heavenly Host Elementary School, Kisaragi Academy has been erected. Students often whispered about the gruesome murders and mysterious disappearances that occurred at the elementary school, leading to its abandonment for many years. One evening, a group of students stayed behind after school to share ghost stories about the old elementary school. Suddenly, an earthquake occurred, transporting them to a realm that doesn't exist in the real world - where Heavenly Host Elementary School still exists and is haunted by the murdered children. They must strive to survive the malevolent forces haunting the school while finding a way back.
2. Hellsing - The Ultimate Weapon (2006)
After thousands of years, vampires still lurk, existing alongside human life. To combat vampires, the organization Hellsing was established. However, with each passing day, the number of vampires grows larger and stronger. But why? Why would Alucard - a true vampire - join the Hellsing organization and fight against his own kind?
3. Another (2012)
In the rural town of Yomiyama 26 years ago, Yomiyama North Middle School witnessed a horrific murder. Misaki, a bright and beloved student, suddenly passed away. Devastated by her loss, the entire class and their teacher decided to act as if Misaki were still alive. After cleaning a class photo taken at the end of the school year, they all saw Misaki's image in the photo as if she hadn't died. Everything seemed to be in the past until 15-year-old Kouichi Sakakibara, transferring to Yomiyama North, met a girl named Mei Misaki. However, those around him couldn't see her and often avoided talking about her. What's happening?
4. Higurashi When They Cry - The Cries of the Cicadas (2006)
On a summer day in 1973 in the remote village of Hinamizawa, where the high school student Maebare Keiichi is living a peaceful life with his four adorable friends. Those fun days continue until one day, he discovers that there were gruesome deaths here, but the culprit is unknown. It is rumored that demons took the lives of those people, some say it was caused by UFOs, ... However, Keiichi suspects that his friends seem to be involved. All the details begin to revolve in mysterious directions. Is this the answer to those murders?
5. Hell Girl - The Girl from Hell (2005)
The chilling story begins when a very special website appears. It can only be found and accessed at midnight. Legend has it that if you enter the name of your enemy on that website, the girl from hell will appear. She and her assistants will exact revenge on your enemy in the most terrifying ways. However, everything comes with a price, if you choose to seek revenge in this way, you will also have to pay the price, ...
6. Yami Shibai - The Shadow Theater (2013)
The story begins at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, every week, where a man with a golden mask appears at a playground for children. This man will tell the kids mysterious ghost stories originating from ancient Japan. He narrates the stories using paper theater. Despite being brief, his stories are filled with unexpected and chilling twists, leaving the viewers feeling fearful and haunted.
7. Shiki - The Demon's Legacy (2010)
The story takes place in a secluded village called Sotoba, where only 1300 people reside. The villagers have long been associated with traditional customs, including the ritual of burying the dead. One day, the villagers discover the bodies of three individuals in succession. Despite some suspicion, the village's sole hospital director confirms these deaths as normal. However, in the following days, people continue to die mysteriously, one by one. Is it a plague or something else causing these deaths?
8. Ghost Hunt - Soul Seekers (2006)
Mai Taniyama, a strong-willed girl, loves to gather with friends after school to share eerie and thrilling ghost stories. Everything changes when she meets Kazuya - a peculiar boy sent to investigate strange occurrences at her school. Mai is rescued by Kazuya's assistant in a dangerous situation, resulting in the assistant getting severely injured. As a result, Kazuya requests Mai to become his assistant as a replacement.
9. Tokyo Ghoul - Tokyo's Demons (2014)
Kaneki Ken, a book-loving high school student, leads a quiet and somewhat dull life. During a visit to the Anteiku café, he meets a beautiful girl and quickly develops feelings for her - Rezi Kamishiro. But what he couldn't have expected is that Rezi is a Ghoul - a bloodthirsty creature with terrifying powers, viewing humans as food. While preparing to 'devour' him, she is killed. Consequently, the doctor decides to transplant Rezi's organs into Kaneki. From that moment on, Rezi exists within Kaneki's body, and the story officially begins.
10. Future Diary - Diary of Fate (2012)
The story revolves around Amano Yukiteru, a high school student with a mundane and introverted life. Besides diligently going to school, he also has a habit of recording every event around him on his phone like a diary and talking to his imaginary friend - Deus ex Machine. His mundane life continues until Deus steps out of his imagination, turning him into a person who owns a diary with the ability to predict the future in a deadly battle for the position of God with 11 others. In this game, only the second player - Yuno Gasai stands by him. Together, they uncover other players and discover dark secrets and conspiracies.
11. Umineko no Naku Koro ni - When the Seagulls Cry (2009)
In 1985, on an island named Rokken, the wealthy owner Ushiromiya suddenly passes away. 13 family members are invited to discuss inheritance. However, a storm hits, isolating everyone on the island. After the storm dissipates, the residents discover that the entire family has mysteriously died.
12. Parasyte: The Maxim - Parasitic Beasts (2014)
A story about an extraterrestrial species called Parasites. The story begins when these strange creatures invade Earth. They can control humans by infiltrating their bodies through the nose, ears, parasitizing the brain, and thereby taking over humans. When the alien named Migi infiltrates Shinichi Izumi - a high school student, he cannot fully control Shinichi, instead, he can only control Shinichi's right hand. Both of them have to learn to coexist, to fight against other Parasites.
13. Tasogare Otome x Amnesia (2009)
In a land under a terrifying curse where all the residents feel terrified, a school was built. To dispel the curse, a ritual of sacrificing living people must be performed. Kanoe Yuuko, a young girl, was chosen as a sacrifice and left alone to die. Over the years, despite many strange events happening after her death, no one can see her ghost except Niiya Teiichi - a first-year student. Together, they search for the mysteries behind Yuuko's death in the past. What terrifying truth awaits them ahead?
14. High School of the Undead – Apocalypse at School (2010)
Set in a world ravaged by a deadly pandemic, turning humans into zombies. In Japan, a group of high school students from Fujimi High School and a nurse fight together to combat this outbreak. As they strive to survive, they also face threats from the breakdown of society in the form of dangerous survivors and moral decay.
Above are some of the best horror Anime not for the faint-hearted. Hopefully, these chilling and terrifying films will satisfy your passion. Don't hesitate to share the article with more people, will you?
