There are plenty of scary movies and horror films for film lovers to choose from, but what about anime fans? Don't worry, there's lots of dark anime and good horror anime for fans to enjoy! This list of horror anime has been ranked from best to worst by fans of the genre. When it comes to scary, creepy, and zombie anime, if you want only the best, this list of top horror anime will help you find it! Don't forget about our list of the best horror manga too if you're a reader or the goriest anime if you like blood and guts.
This list contains the first episode of each dark animes series listed, so you can watch horror anime online right here at Ranker. If you're not a fan of anime, you might think it's all about school girls and giant robots. However, the top ten+ shows below can be downright terrifying, as they're some of the scariest anime of all time. Some are psychological horror like Paranoia Agent, while others involve zombies and creatures, like High School of The Dead.
Either way these animated shows are all guaranteed to creep you out, make you scared, and make you want to lock your door. We also have lists for things like the best vampire anime and the best gore anime, so check those out as well!
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19,3453,805Another
Mystery, HorrorAnother (P.A. Works, 2012) is a Japanese supernatural horror anime series based on the 2009... more
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9,0071,897Higurashi no Naku Koro ni kai is a TV Program based on the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni video... more3
10,8252,690Elfen Lied
Action, HorrorElfen Lied (Arms, 2004) is a Japanese supernatural horror anime series based on the manga... more4
6,5401,436Shiki is a horror novel by Japanese novelist Fuyumi Ono.An anime adaptation of the manga by... more5
9,6382,504Corpse Party is a survival horror adventure dōjin soft video game series originally created by... more6
7,2241,841Parasyte: The Maxim
Action, Sci-FiParasyte: The Maxim (Madhouse, 2014) is a Japanese sci-fi horror anime series based on the... more7
2,842268The Promised Neverland
Dark Fantasy, Sci-FiThe Promised Neverland (CloverWorks, 2019) is a Japanese mystery anime series based on the... more8
11,7613,058Tokyo Ghoul
Action, MysteryTokyo Ghoul (Studio Pierrot, 2014) is a Japanese dark fantasy anime series based on the manga... more9
10,0853,255Future Diary
Action, MysteryFuture Diary (Asread, 2011), also known as The Future Diary or Mirai Nikki, is a Japanese... more10
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6,2771,833Deadman Wonderland
Action, HorrorDeadman Wonderland (Manglobe, 2011) is a Japanese action anime series based on the manga by... more12
5,2951,816Hellsing
Action, HorrorHellsing (Gonzo, 2001) is a Japanese supernatural horror anime series based on the manga by... more13
1,669371Perfect Blue is an upcoming Japanese television drama series. It is based on the novel Perfect... more14
2,165543Angels of Death
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1,436447Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a Japanese anime television series produced by Shaft and Aniplex.... more17
2,427847Blood+, pronounced as "Blood Plus", is an anime series produced by Production I.G and Aniplex... more18
2,156802Monster is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoki Urasawa. The manga was... more19
9,5013,834Attack On Titan
Action, MilitaryAttack on Titan (Wit Studio, 2013) is a Japanese fantasy anime television series adapted from... more20
1,756522Devilman Crybaby (Netflix, 2018) is a Japanese anime series directed by Masaaki Yuasa, based... more21
3,110992Danganronpa: The Animation is a 2013 anime television series based on Spike Chunsoft's mystery... more22
2,166786School-Live! (Gakkougurashi!) is a Japanese manga series written by Norimitsu Kaihō and... more23
2,654921Blood-C is a 2011 anime/manga series that is produced in collaboration by Studio Production... more24
2,7261,091Ghost Hunt, originally titled Akuryō Series, is a light novel series written by Fuyumi Ono. It... more25
1,534544Ajin: Demi-Human is a Japanese manga series and 2015 anime series written and illustrated by... more
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