TOP 5 – Horror Anime for you to watch this year

Rafael Shinzo
My name is Rafael Alves, known as Rafael Shinzo. I have a background in Japanese pop culture and created AnimeNew in 2009 with the mission of providing reliable coverage...

Ready for bad dreams? Although it's a different category, anime is highly sought after. So, based on this list, we've selected some horror anime for you to watch this year.

Horror Anime to Watch This Year – Top 5

5. Another (2012)

Another

Episodes: 12

Studio: PA Works

Synopsis:

It all begins with a story told by the students of Yomita High School: 26 years ago, there was a student named Misaki who, from his first year, was loved by everyone around him, a good student and a great athlete. But in his third year, he fell into the 3-3 class and lost his life in an accident.

4. Highschool of the Dead (2010)

Highschool of the Dead

Episodes: 12

Studio: Madhouse

Synopsis:

First, the story follows Takashi witnessing a terrible infection at his school, which turns his friends into zombies. Thus, Takashi must fight, with the help of some friends, against the army of the dead.

Horror Anime to Watch This Year – Top 3

3. Shiki (2010)

Episodes: 22

Studio: Daume

Synopsis:

During a terribly hot summer, Sotoba is a quiet and peaceful village of 1,300 inhabitants. However, a series of bizarre deaths begin to occur. Meanwhile, a strange family moves into an abandoned mansion in the area. Furthermore, hospital worker Toshio Ozaki is unable to determine the cause of the deaths, initially suspecting an epidemic.

2. Elfen Lied (2004)

Episodes: 13

Studio: Arms

Synopsis:

The story follows Lucy, a special breed of human known as the Diclonius. Possessing telekinetic powers, she is the victim of inhumane government scientific experiments. But when circumstances present her with an opportunity to escape, Lucy begins her escape.

1. Higurashi (2007)

Episodes: 50+

Studio: Studio Deen

Synopsis:

Keiichi Maebara has just moved to the quiet village of Hinamizawa in the summer of 1983. He quickly becomes inseparable friends with his classmates Rena Ryuuguu, Mion Sonozaki, Satoko Houjou, and Rika Furude. But darkness lurks beneath their seemingly peaceful lives.

Well, folks, that was another special list for today. So, I hope you enjoyed it! By the way, leave your thoughts in the comments below, and see you next time.

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My name is Rafael Alves, known as Rafael Shinzo. I have a background in Japanese pop culture and created AnimeNew in 2009 with the mission of providing reliable and up-to-date coverage of anime, manga, and other entertainment straight from Japan. With over a decade of experience, the portal has established itself as a reference in the sector.