There are many things that can be attributed to horror. Sometimes it could be a monstrous force that attacks a lone village, sometimes it's a slasher villain who hunts teenagers in the night. But perhaps the most terrifying thing is when the person faces something they don't completely understand. These tropes are present in the film but also in literature while getting fully expanded in the comic book form. The manga industry, in particular, has created some terrifying thrillers that are sure to entice anyone.
Here are the 10 best Horror manga that everyone has to read.
10 Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru - Episode 6: Dawn of the Golden Witch - 8.35
Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru - Episode 6: Dawn of the Golden Witch, is a part of the Umineko No Naku Koro Ni Chiru franchise. Also known as Umineko When They Cry, this episode focuses on Battler as he attempts to prove that he understands Beatrice's tricks. Acting as the new gamemaster, he fights Erika once more.
The series got rated 8.35 overall in Myanimelist, with many stating that it strongly establishes what has happened before and expand on them further. If one is already a fan of the series, this is a solid chapter for them.
9 Imawa no Kuni no Alice - 8.36
Also known as Alice In Borderland, this psychological horror manga is about the titular character as he and his friends end up in another world. Filled with dangerous and deadly games, Alice and his friends have to survive if they want to figure out a way to return back to their normal lives.
As a whole, the manga got 8.36 on Myanimelist with the main theme having a major focus on the idea of living.
8 The Promised Neverland - 8.38
Releasing back in 2016, The Promised Neverland is a manga series that focuses on three orphans from the Grace Fields House: Emma, Norman, and Ray who all have an immense amount of resolve.
After discovering a revelation where the other children are considered food for supernatural monsters. As a result, they attempt to escape the orphanage along with their remaining brothers and sisters. This is a thrilling manga about people that want to change the fate that they are given.
7 Kiseijuu - 8.40
Originally releasing back in 1989, Kiseijuu or Parasyte is about two characters. Shinichi Izumi, a 16-year old who gets his right hand possessed by a parasite named Migi.
Now cooperating in order to survive as main characters, they fight against the other parasites. This horror manga is well-beloved by many fans and critics alike. As the book later went on to win numerous awards such as the 17th Kodansha Manga Award for Best General Manga in 1993.
6 Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru - Episode 5: End of the Golden Witch - 8.45
The fifth episode to the Umineko No Naku Koro Ni Chiru series, it deals with the character of Beatrice. Now that she is no longer the character that she was before, Battler has to fight against the pieces of Lamdbadelta, Bernkastel, and Bernkastel in order to save her from her dark path.
For those that are interested in this series, this episode will definitely be good for ongoing readers.
5 Tokyo Ghoul - 8.54
A horror manga that originally released back in 2011, Tokyo Ghoul deals with two distinct groups of people. Ghouls and humans. Being caught up in the world between them, Ken Kaneki ends up becoming a half-ghoul after surviving an encounter with a ghoul.
As a result, he is taken in by a group of ghouls working at a coffee shop. The story about Tokyo Ghoul is about him growing accustomed to his abilities and it gets more tragic from there.
4 Dorohedoro - 8.62
Dorohedoro is a manga that is a cult classic for many fans. Taking place in a crummy place called the Hole, it is a place that is separated from any laws that bind it.
As magic users dominate the place, anyone without magic is treated with incredible abandon. Following the reptile head character named Kaiman, Dorohedoro is a fun gothic tale that has plenty of twists for any fan of the genre.
3 Attack On Titan - 8.63
Known as Shingeki no Kyojin in Japanese, it deals with mankind's struggle against the hulking tall behemoths known as the Titans. Barricading themselves in large walls to protect themselves, the main protagonist of Attack On Titan is Eren Yeager who makes a promise to himself that he would kill every single Titan who ever lived.
This horror Shonen manga has won a variety of rewards including the Kodansha Manga Award.
2 Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run - 9.22
Steel Ball Run is the seventh part of the long-running Jojo's Bizarre Adventure series by Horihiko Araki. Taking place in the new universe, it follows the paraplegic Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli as they fight against other stand users. All while finding a mystical corpse in a race all across America. It is often regarded as the best in the franchise.
Although the series itself isn't often known for its horror, its level of gore has always been a prevalent part of the series. Not only that, but it has strong dealings with the supernatural. To many fans of the series, Steel Ball Run is not only the best in terms of the art style but also in terms of writing quality. An excellent choice for long-time fans and anime watchers.
1 Berserk - 9.34
Currently, one of the highest-rated manga on the website, Berserk tells the journey of Guts, the tragic black swordsman. After everything fell apart in his life, the story follows the characters' journey as he is marked by demons. As a result, he goes off on a journey to stop the one who caused him and his friends their misfortune.
Berserk is one of the most beloved mangas out there, thanks to its dark and dangerous plot and themes. But not only that, but the manga series has gone on to win awards including Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. Not only that, but the series has since then sold over 40 million copies all over the world.