Dark and Mysterious! 7 Gothic Anime You Must Watch Once in a Lifetime

TOKYO GHOUL follows the story of Ken Kaneki who transforms into a half Ghoul after a tragic attack that nearly takes his life. He is caught between two worlds, that of humans and flesh-eating monsters. Full of inner conflict and a dark atmosphere, this anime is said to be a modern gothic icon, you know!

Set in a future after humans attempt to colonize Mars, TRINITY BLOOD tells the story of humanity facing a vampire threat due to a mysterious virus brought back from there. The vampires form a great power and intend to wage war against humans. The Vatican becomes the last stronghold to fight against this threat.

HELLSING tells the story of the Hellsing organization formed to combat the vampires that threaten humanity. Led by Integra and the legendary vampire Alucard, they eradicate darkness with violence. The atmosphere in this anime is bloody and full of gray morals.

XXXHOLIC follows the story of Kimihiro Watanuki, who has the rare ability to see spirits and accidentally enters the shop of the witch Yuko Ichihara. Yuko can grant anyone's wishes in exchange for something. This anime highlights themes of fate and the consequences of life.

BLACK BUTLER is set in Victorian-era London, telling the story of Ciel Phantomhive, a young English nobleman who returns from a dark past with his servant, Sebastian, who turns out to be a demon. They work together to take revenge on the murderers of his family. However, Ciel must surrender his soul as payment.

VAMPIRE HUNTER D: BLOODLUST tells the story of a dhampir named D. He is hired to rescue a human woman who has been kidnapped by a vampire noble. He is portrayed as a true antihero, a figure whose life is at odds with the creatures he hunts.

In the anime DEATH NOTE, Light Yagami discovers a death note that gives him the power to erase the lives of anyone whose name is written in it. He begins to feel like a god and creates chaos in Japan. This anime has a combination of supernatural elements, psychological mystery, and strong religious symbolism.