With October 31st lurking right around the corner, it's the perfect time for horror anime to step out from the shadows. Whether anime fans are ready to binge their favorite horror anime for the hundredth time or are timidly dipping their toe into the genre for the first time, there is a horror anime for everyone to sink their fangs into.
From demons and ghouls to dangerous killers roaming around in the night, horror anime has chills and thrills for everyone to enjoy. Whether fans are looking for a spooky anime to watch as Halloween creeps closer or are looking for some anime to binge the holiday night, these creep-tastic anime will have a delightful fright for everyone.
10 Castlevania Has Gothic Horror & Creatures Lurking In The Dark
For fans of spooky castles, creatures that go bump in the night, and gothic horror, Castlevania is definitely the anime to watch this Halloween. When Dracula rages war on the world after the wrongful death of his wife, it is up to a Belmont, a sorcerer, and a dhampir to save the day.
Filled with demons, vampires, magicians, hunters of the supernatural, and everything in between, this anime has frights for fans of paranormal and historical-based anime. A twist on the classic tale of Count Dracula is a perfect watch for Halloween.
9 Zombie Land Saga Is A Zombie Horror With A Comedic Twist
A horror anime novice can dip their toes into Zombie Land Saga this spooky season. An up-and-coming pop idol group sensation called Franchouchou is taking over Saga prefecture. However, each of these stars is hiding a secret — they're members of the walking dead!
Reanimated by their mysterious manager Kotaro Tatsumi, the idols of Franchouchou won't waste their second chance, even if they risk losing a limb on stage. Zombie Land Saga is a comedic twist on the classic zombie horror story and is a perfect gateway anime into the genre of horror anime.
8 Tokyo Ghoul Demonstrates What Happens When Man Turns Into Monster
For fans who love the thrill of high-intensity fights, supernatural creatures, and a dash of psychological horror, Tokyo Ghoul is the anime to watch this October. When a date goes wrong and Ken Kaneki finds himself thrust into a dark supernatural world where he must survive by feeding on human flesh, his every day has now become a living nightmare.
As Ken struggles to find the balance between being human and ghoul, conflict arises between the human and ghoul factions in Tokyo. Fans will be left on the edge of their seats on more than one occasion while watching Ken Kaneki navigate this darker side of Tokyo.
7 The Promised Neverland Pits Children Against Demons
Despite growing up in an orphanage, every day was filled with fun for Emma and her friends. However, when she learns the dark truth about what happens to those who get adopted, her entire world comes crashing down.
Now faced with the horrific truth that she and her friends are nothing more than curated meat for these mysterious monsters, Emma is willing to do anything to survive with her friends. The Promised Neverland is the perfect show to watch on Halloween for fans of adventure anime with a dark and horrific twist.
6 Angels of Death Features One Building & An Unknown Number Of Dangers
For fans who enjoy the suspense of watching a masked killer slowly prowl in the night, Angels of Death is an anime to watch on Halloween night. When 13-year-old Rachel wakes up in an abandoned building with no memory, it's up to her to find the way out.
However, as Rachel begins her search she soon discovers that there is a killer on every floor of the building. Now not only does she need to escape, but she also has to escape alive. Angels of Death is the perfect anime for fans of psychological thrillers. However, beware, as not everyone is who they seem — even Rachel.
5 Housing Complex C Is A Haunted House Horror
Housing Complex C is a new anime that fans can keep up with this spooky season. This anime follows two girls, Kimi Shirokado and Yuri Koshida, and their life at a housing complex in a small seaside town.
However, when dead animals begin to appear and their neighbors begin to mysteriously disappear, Kimi and Yuri begin to realize that their old housing complex isn't close to being normal. Housing Complex C is the perfect spine-tingling anime to check out every week as the countdown to Halloween creeps closer.
4 Mermaid Forest Focuses On Immortality, Humanity, & Monsters
For fans who like a darker twist to classic fairy tales, Mermaid Forest is the anime to watch this October. After consuming the flesh of a mermaid, Yuta has been roaming around for centuries looking for a way to regain his mortality. On his journey, he encounters Mana, a young girl who was raised by mermaids for the sole purpose of becoming their sacrifice.
As Mana and Yuta's journeys continue to intertwine, they will encounter not only more dangerous creatures but the darker side of humanity as well. Mermaid Forest's depiction of mermaids and immortality makes sitting in suspense an exceedingly enjoyable experience.
3 Ghost Hunt Shows What Exorcising Spirits As A Day Job Is Like
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For fans of poltergeists and specters, Ghost Hunt is the perfect haunted-horror anime to watch this October. Anime fans can follow the paranormal cases of the Shibuya Psychic Research as they encounter various hauntings and work to exorcise spirits causing some terrifying trouble.
With high-schooler Mai and her narcissistic boss Kazuya taking charge with the rest of their comrades, there isn't a supernatural mystery they can't explain. A blend of scientific ghost hunting and psychic abilities, Ghost Hunt is a fun and suspenseful dive into the paranormal.
2 Kabaneri Of The Iron Fortress Combines The Industrial Revolution & Undead Monsters
For fans of zombies and the undead, Kabaneri Of The Iron Fortress is a must-watch anime for Halloween. Set in Japan during the Industrial Revolution, a virus has spread all throughout the country, turning everyone infected into terrifying undead creatures called kabane. In response to this epidemic, large iron fortress-like stations have been built to protect the rest of the population, as steam locomotives are the only form of safe transportation.
After an encounter with a kabane, young steamsmith Ikoma is turned into a kabaneri, a half-human, half-kabane hybrid. Now it is up to Ikoma and his new companions to battle against the kabane and save humanity. An interesting combination of a period piece and zombie horror, Kabaneri Of The Iron Fortress is a zombie experience fans won't want to miss.
1 Boogiepop & Others Features Human Possession & Unknown Evil
For fans who want to find an anime that is a blend of both supernatural and psychological horror, Boogiepop and Others is the anime to watch this Halloween. When the world is faced with an uncertain danger lurking in the shadows, Boogiepop will emerge to defeat it. However, even the origins of this supernatural savior are unclear.
Boogiepop is an enigma that's been suspected of being anything, ranging from a shikigami to a split personality of a high school girl. The only thing known for certain is that Boogiepop possesses the body of Touka Miyashita when she detects adversity. This psychological anime will definitely keep fans in suspense as they follow along with the allusive and cryptic Boogiepop.