5 Best Horror Anime that will give chills in 2023

As you might have guessed, we are exploring the world of anime through its different genres. Today we present you with the best horror anime. 

Best horror anime- 

1. Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

If you are one of those who looking for short spooky stories then you are gonna love this one. Stories that are being told during campfires or based on the hit TV show Goosebump then Yamishbai will keep you hooked to your screen. All the episodes are of 5 minutes in duration, although that doesn’t mean it is merely a horror story. It will give chills along a lot of different emotions at the same time. The series has 9 seasons and all with keeping up with your thirst for horror. 

2. Tokyo Ghoul 

A sci-fi futuristic horror series based on the hit manga by Sui Ishida. It shows a regular student Kaneki who lives in an alt-reality where flesh-eating “ghouls” exist along with humans. As humans are finding it hard to co-exist with ghouls, Kaneki’s latest encounter changes everything as he is now stuck between the two worlds. All he needs to do is save himself and his friends from the dangerous predators. The Series is filled with dark, kinda depressing sequences along with cannibal creatures that are far more dangerous than they actually appear. 

3. Devilman Crybaby 

It is regarded as the best horror anime of all time. Devilman is about two best friends Akira and Ryo who somehow got into a fun-filled demon world. Before they realise it, they are fighting against horrible creatures. Their friendship also goes through many tests. A horror story with many shades of humour and chills. Before you even realise it, you will be hooked to your screen to know what happens next. 

4. Paranoia Agent

The series starts with a young woman being attacked by a guy with a golden bat. Soon similar incidents start to happen around the city and people start to get confused regarding the incidents. Two detectives i.e paranoia agents are called to investigate the incidents. As they try to find the answers, they go deeper into the hole of paranoia where the line between reality and fantasy disappear. They find the world of assailant “Bat Boy” and how they are conducting their crime around the city. 

5. Hellsing

One of the classic horror anime, about the times of England where vampires are running riot and have a Hellsing organization that is the only way that will protect the humans from the blood-sucking creatures. A new substance has also been introduced that has the ability to blur the line of reality. Hellsing leaders, the daughter of infamous hunter Van Helsing has a powerful weapon- Alucard, a vampire. If you like watching 90s horror flicks then you will regard this anime as the best horror anime.