Welcoming Halloween 2024 with Horror Anime Recommendations, from Junji Ito's Works to 'TOKYO GHOUL'

Kapanlagi.com - Halloween is the perfect time for binge-watching horror films. From its thrilling plot to jumpscare scenes that send chills down your spine, that's the atmosphere sought after at the end of this October.

Not only horror movies and dramas, but anime with similar themes are also just as terrifying. Even though it's animated, the depiction of bloody backgrounds and ghostly figures is also chilling.

Let's check out the horror anime recommendations below!

1. JUNJI ITO COLLECTION

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One horror anime that should not be missed is the work of the famous mangaka Junji Ito. The depiction of terrifying characters and the storyline is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. All of Junji Ito's works have been crowned as the scariest anime and manga according to anime fans.

2. ANOTHER

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Year: 2012
Rating: 7.5/10 IMDb
Synopsis:

ANOTHER tells the story of Koichi Sakakibara, a transfer student at a seemingly normal high school. However, he soon realizes that his class is entangled in a curse that causes tragic and mysterious deaths among students and staff. In his quest to uncover the horrifying events, Koichi meets a girl named Mei Misaki, who seems to hold the key to unraveling the mystery behind the curse.

3. SHIKI

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Year: 2010-2011
Rating: 7.6/10 IMDb
Synopsis:

This anime is set in a remote village in Japan that is plagued by a series of mysterious deaths following the arrival of a new family in an old house. As the villagers begin to fall ill with a strange disease, it becomes clear that something evil is afoot. The story follows Natsuno Yuuki, a skeptical teenager who tries to uncover the truth behind the deaths occurring in his village. He, along with the villagers, struggles against an unseen enemy.

4. PERFECT BLUE

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Year: 1997
Rating: 8/10 IMDb
Synopsis:

This anime tells the story of Mima Kirigoe, a former pop idol who tries to transition into the acting world and finds her life spiraling out of control afterwards. As she begins to take on darker and more intense roles, Mima becomes the target of a stalker and starts losing her connection to reality.

5. TOKYO GHOUL

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Year: 2014
Rating: 7.7/10 IMDb
Synopsis:

This anime explores the dark side of society through the story of Ken Kaneki, a college student whose life drastically changes after he becomes half-ghoul due to a near-fatal attack. He finds himself trapped in a world that is foreign to him, where ghouls live among humans and must consume human flesh to survive.

Ken Kaneki must learn to adapt to his new life and explore the psychological impact of his transformation into a being considered evil by the world.

6. PARASYTE

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Year: 2014-2015
Rating: 8.3/10 IMDb
Synopsis:

PARASYTE tells the story of Shinichi Izumi, a high school student who undergoes a horrifying change when a parasitic alien attacks his right hand. Instead of taking control of his brain as planned, the parasite named Migi becomes an unwanted ally for Shinichi. As they work together to survive, Shinichi struggles to maintain his humanity while exploring a world where other parasitic beings have dominated humans.

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