Recommendations for Horror Anime About Japanese Urban Legends, Don't Watch Alone!

Kapanlagi.com - Horror anime often takes inspiration from modern folklore or what is known as urban legends. Japan, as a country rich in myths and legends, provides a fertile ground for anime creators to bring these terrifying stories to the screen.

So for horror lovers, get ready to be spooked with recommendations for Japanese urban legend horror anime that will make your hair stand on end. Guaranteed, after watching this, you'll think twice about walking alone at night.

Check out the list below..

1. Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories

This anime is a collection of short horror stories drawn from Japanese myths and urban legends. Each episode is narrated by an old man wearing a yellow mask who appears in the playground at 5 PM.

Air Date: July - September 2013, Number of Episodes: 13

2. Ghost Stories (Gakkou no Kaidan)

Poster of the anime Gakkou no Kaidan (Credit: IMDB)

Satsuki Miyanoshita moves to her late mother's hometown and discovers that her old school is haunted. Together with her friends, they must exorcise the evil spirits inspired by Japanese urban legends.

Air Date: October 22, 2000 - March 25, 2001, Number of Episodes: 20

3. Mononoke

Anime Mononoke Poster (Credit: IMDB)

This anime follows the journey of a mysterious medicine seller who travels through feudal Japan to exterminate evil spirits called "mononoke". He must understand "Form", "Truth", and "Reason" to defeat them.

Air Date: 2007, Number of Episodes: 12

4. Jigoku Shoujo (Hell Girl)

Anime Jigoku Shoujo Poster (Credit: IMDB)

According to legend, there is a website called "Jigoku Tsushin" that can only be accessed at midnight. If you write the name of someone you hate, Ai Enma will appear and offer to send that person to hell.

Release Date: October 4, 2005 - April 4, 2006, Number of Episodes: 26

5. Kagewani

This anime centers around Dr. Sōsuke Banba, a geneticist investigating mysterious animal attacks. Each episode features various strange creatures emerging from the shadows, creating an intense horror atmosphere.

Release Date: October 2, 2015, Number of Episodes: 13.

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