Psychological Horror Animes

Mal rated 8 32 ranked 199 aired fall 1995 produced by gainax evangelion is a well known and divisive anime that nevertheless finds itself squarely inside this list of the best psychological anime of all time there may be mechs action and world saving but the anime is more about character development and flaws

Imdb 7 3 out of 10 some of the most effective psychological horrors hide from mainstream attention in the experimental avant garde scene out of all niche expressionistic anime belladonna of sadness might be one of the better known works

The best psychological horror anime can still be bloody while higurashi when they cry will leave you with plenty of questions it also boasts some of the most gruesome scenes in anime history but others like from the new world and serial experiments lain are far more focused on forcing you to question everything you know about reality

17 aku no hana aku no hana is a psychological drama that explores the complex and dark emotions of its characters particularly its protagonist takao kasuga takao is a relatively normal high schooler who s fascinated by poetry one day he forgets his copy of the flowers of evil in the classroom

10 mushi shi crunchyroll adapted from an award winning manga series of the same name mushi shi aired on japan s local broadcasting networks from october 2005 to june 2006 unlike other anime

Updated by stefania ikeda stavridi on october 23 2023 when it comes to psychological horror anime there are many great series with mind bending plot twists and bone chilling revelations that

Combining high octane action vivid characters and heart pounding suspense kabaneri of the iron fortress is sure to captivate horror and anime fans alike also ranks 145 on the 300 best anime series of all time also ranks 67 on the 50 best first anime to watch for new fans ranked

10 paranoia agent unpacks the horrors of rumors and poisoned perception satoshi kon is a true visionary in the medium of anime and his cinematic efforts like perfect blue and paprika are still held up as triumphs of animation and psychological horror paranoia agent marks kon expanding his uncomfortable subject matter through a serialized tv

Mal rated 8 75 ranked 32 aired oct 4 2006 jun 27 2007 produced by madhouse like monster death note has become iconic in the anime world and is another must list for dark anime following the murderous rampage of self proclaimed god kira a manhunt begins led by the detective l

Now it is up to him to stop the monster he gave rise to in one of the best psychological horror anime 16 yamashibai theatre of darkness 10 seasons 10 x 13 episodes 2013 2022 every day a man comes on a bicycle and tells traditional japanese horror stories

1987 1h 22m not rated 6 7 10k rate while protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds director yoshiaki kawajiri stars yûsaku yara toshiko fujita ichirô nagai 19

Haibane renmei born from a cocoon in the village of old home a young haibane a being with a halo and small gray wings awakens to a world she does not understand without memories of her past named rakka for the dream of falling she had while inside the cocoon she soon becomes accustomed to life in the strange town

Shiki is a psychological horror anime set in the isolated village of sotoba where a series of mysterious deaths leads to the discovery of a deadly secret the story focuses on the struggle between the villagers and the supernatural creatures responsible for the deaths delving into themes of morality survival and the nature of humanity

Top 50 psychological anime of all time 90 1 fruits basket the final season comedy drama psychological romance slice of life supernatural after last season s revelations the soma family moves forward but the emotional chains that bind them are not easily broken unable to admit why she wants the cure tohru wrestles with the truth

Demon city shinjuku 1988 one of the most memorable ova releases of its 80s and 90s heyday demon city shinjuku is a classic from anime s horror action master yoshiaki kawajiri and his

Horror anime is a particularly beloved sub genre showcasing a vast variety of horror styles and tropes for fans to choose from whether one is looking for mind bending twisty psychological

Tenma a brilliant neurosurgeon with a promising future risks his career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy the boy now a charismatic young man reappears 9 years later in the midst of a string of unusual serial murders creator naoki urasawa stars hidenobu kiuchi liam o 39 brien mamiko noto 9

8 devilman crybaby 2018 one of the most balls to the wall outrageous horror shows of all time devilman crybaby is like nothing you 39 ve ever seen before adapting go nagai 39 s famed manga devilman

Horror in anime comes in various flavors and doses in shows that blend psychological thrills social drama comedy science fiction dark fantasy crime adventure and action to build

The horror here is in the suspense of the psychological mindfuck as the 12 episode series unfolds to a disturbing place that questions the nature of reality technology and consciousness watch

Top 50 horror anime of all time anilist top 50 horror anime of all time 88 1 monster drama horror mystery psychological thriller dr kenzo tenma is a renowned japanese brain surgeon working at a leading hospital in germany one night dr tenma risks his reputation and career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy over

Perfect blue is largely considered to be a psychological horror anime because of its ability to look deeper into the human psyche and ideas that relate to paranoia and mental breakdown it shows

Anime planet 4 17 5 psycho pass is a popular psychological thriller featuring an action packed sci fi detective story that blurs the lines between good and evil the series takes place in a futuristic japan where a device known as the sybil system is used to determine the threat level of all citizens

Dark manga explores psychological horror with monsters as allegories for repressed feelings and human nature 39 s dark side writers like junji ito and matsuri akino delve deep into twisted themes of

Movie 1985finished1 ep 80 min action horror sci fi supernatural vampire hunter d 10 000 years in the future the world has become a very different place monsters roam the land freely and people although equipped with high tech weapons and cybernetic horses live a humble life more suited to centuries past

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