Ranking the 15 best horror anime
(2023) Ranking the 15 Best Horror Anime on Funimation
Today we bring you an article on the Top 15 best horror anime on Funimation ranked.
have always had the most hype and controversy created by its license. If the genre extends from the simple supernatural, it also touches on human-centered thrillers. And so, it most likely includes some scary, gory, and slightly graphic scenes that send chills down the spines of the audience.
While most legal sites have problems offering horror anime in some countries, they do their best. However, things will likely change now due to Funimation's purchase of Crunchyroll for over $1 billion.
Although fans aren't sure what this means in terms of availability, there is a possibility of getting a larger library of anime. Therefore, without further ado, let's get into the Top 15 Best Horror Anime on Funimation Ranked Based on Their MAL Scores.
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Top 15 Best Horror Anime on Funimation Ranked
15) Angels of Death
| Anime Name | Satsuriku no Tenshi |
| Rating BAD | 6.96 |
| Number of episodes | 16 |
| Genres | Adventure, Horror, Suspense |
| Studio | JCS Staff |
| Broadcast | 2018 |
The only thing Rachel Gardner remembers when she wakes up alone in a basement is that she wants to die. Caught in a fog of amnesia and confusion, Rachel encounters a bandaged man named Zack, who tries to escape.
Partnering with Zack after the man promises to kill her, Rachel attempts to escape the building she woke up in. But as they meet new people, it soon becomes clear that Rachel's forgotten past is connected to it all.
14) Boogiepop and others
| Anime Name | Boogiepop wa Warawanai (2019) |
| Rating BAD | 7.08 |
| Number of episodes | 18 |
| Genres | Avant Garde, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural |
| Studio | Crazy's house |
| Broadcast | 2019 |
In Shinyo Academy, a rumor circulates among the students about a supernatural being called Boogiepop who kills beautiful girls at the peak of their beauty. Unbeknownst to them, Boogiepop is currently the alter ego of fellow student Touka Miyashita.
Boogiepop's job is not to kill beautiful girls, but rather to protect the world from other scary beings. One of these beings hides in the dark corners of Shinyo Academy, waiting for the opportunity to pounce.
13) Dead Man in Wonderland
| Anime Name | Deadman Wonderland |
| Rating BAD | 7.16 |
| Number of episodes | 12 |
| Genres | Action, Horror, Sci-fi, Supernatural |
| Studio | Manglobe |
| Broadcast | 2011 |
A visit to the prison amusement park turns into a hellish experience for Ginta Igarashi as his classmates are massacred before his eyes by a man in red, and he is framed for the murders.
Now sent to the same prison for crimes he didn't commit, Ginta's life becomes hell as he encounters the prison's sadistic inmates, all while searching for the Man in Red.
12) Higurashi: When they cry – Gou
| Anime Name | Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou |
| Rating BAD | 7:20 a.m. |
| Number of episodes | 24 |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense |
| Studio | Passion |
| Broadcast | 2020 – 2021 |
Keiichi Maebara eventually moves to a mountain village called Hinamizawa. Here he is part of the Rika Furude friend group and spends most of his daily life with this group.
However, he slowly begins to notice the town's troubling events and behavior. Wanting to repair them, he does his best but ends up discovering the city's darkest secrets.
11) Corpse Princess: Red
| Anime Name | Shikabane Hime: alias |
| MAL ratings | 7:20 a.m. |
| Number of episodes | 25 (2 seasons) |
| Genres | Action, Horror, Supernatural |
| Studio | Gainax, feel. |
| Broadcast | 2008 – 2009 |
Makina Hoshimura and her family are brutally murdered. This causes her to transform into Shikabane Hime or .
Contacted by the Cult of Kougon, she decides to take revenge on the undead organization responsible for her death. To help her, she has Keisei Tagami, a priest and friend whose brother, Ouri, has an unusual attraction to death.
10) Danganronpa: the animation
| Anime Name | Danganronpa: from Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei The animation |
| Rating BAD | 7.22 |
| Number of episodes | 13 |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery |
| Studio | Lerché |
| Broadcast | 2013 |
When Makoto Naegi is accepted into the elite private academy Hope's Peak, he has no idea that he will be trapped in the school with his classmates.
Or that the academy principal is a robotic teddy bear with a sadistic streak. But most shockingly, it's also the only way to get out of school: kill one of your classmates without getting caught.
9) Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne
| Anime Name | Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi |
| Rating BAD | 7.27 |
| Number of episodes | 6 |
| Genres | Action, Girl Love, Horror, Sci-Fi, Supernatural |
| Studio | Xébec |
| Broadcast | 2008 |
Rin Asougi is an immortal private detective and has been the target of several attacks due to her immortality. Over the centuries, every time she attacked, she started again with the same work.
However, when she meets Kouki Maeno, who claims her memories are messed up, she notices some unusual things. That's when she realizes that the enemies are closer than she thinks. She must therefore exercise caution in order to maintain her immortal life.
8) Sankarea: Eternal love
| Anime Name | Sankaréa |
| MAL ratings | 7.29 |
| Number of episodes | 12 |
| Genres | Comedy, Horror, Romance, Supernatural, Ecchi |
| Studio | Studio Deen |
| Broadcast | 2012 |
As for , Chihiro Furuya has only one wish: an undead girlfriend. While attempting to brew a resurrection potion to bring back his dead cat, he meets a wealthy but seriously depressed Rea Sanka. With the help of hydrangea flowers from Rea's family garden, Chihiro succeeds in brewing the potion.
Not knowing that the potion actually works, Rea drinks it in a suicide attempt. But instead of dying, she becomes a zombie.
7) Blood of the Trinity
| Anime Name | Blood of the Trinity |
| Rating BAD | 7:30 a.m. |
| Number of episodes | 24 |
| Genres | Action, supernatural |
| Studio | Gonzo |
| Broadcast | 2005 |
In a post-apocalyptic era, war has broken out between the few humans that exist. So, to protect humans, the Vatican hires special allies to ensure their survival.
One of them is Peter Abel Nightroad, a priest who is part of the special operations group "Axis". As Abel joins forces with Sister Esther, they encounter the malevolent dark forces in the shadows of this world.
6) Agent of paranoia
| Anime Name | Mousou Dairinin |
| Rating BAD | 7.67 |
| Number of episodes | 13 |
| Genres | Avant Garde, Drama, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense |
| Studio | Crazy's house |
| Broadcast | 2004 |
The town of Musashino is troubled by an attacker called Shounen Bat. This attacker moves around on roller skates and beats people with a golden bat.
Detectives Keiichi Ikari and Mitsuhiro Maniwa therefore strive to apprehend the troublemaker. But things get complicated as paranoia spreads among the residents and the number of victims continues to rise. Plus, they always seem to be late.
5) Ghost hunting
| Anime Name | Ghost hunting |
| Rating BAD | 7.76 |
| Number of episodes | 25 |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery, Supernatural |
| Studio | JCS Staff |
| Broadcast | 2006 – 2007 |
High school student Taniyama Mai, like most teenagers, loves ghost stories. As she walks past an abandoned school, she can't resist her curiosity.
So, she ends up accidentally interrupting and ruining a psychic investigation. As punishment, the president of the Psychic Research Company, Shibuya Kazuya, asks him to replace his injured assistant.
She is now forced to take up the profession of ghost hunting and learn it in the world of the supernatural.
4) Tokyo Ghoul
| Anime Name | Tokyo Ghoul |
| MAL ratings | 7.79 |
| Number of episodes | 48 (4 seasons) |
| Genres | Horror, Action, Fantasy, Psychological |
| Studio | Pierrot |
| Broadcast | 2014 – 2018 |
Tokyo is no longer safe just for humans. That's because there are ghouls who disguise themselves as humans and wander around in broad daylight.
Since they look exactly like humans, most people are aware. However, even though he fears them, he ends up becoming one of them when a date goes wrong.
Therefore, as someone who chooses to be on the side of humans, he must now fight those on the other side.
3) Lain serial experiments
| Anime Name | Lain serial experiments |
| Rating BAD | 8.08 |
| Number of episodes | 13 |
| Genres | Avant-garde, Drama, Mystery, Science fiction, Supernatural |
| Studio | Triangle stick |
| Broadcast | 1998 |
Lain Iwakura is a teenager with unusually limited knowledge of technology. However, when she receives an email from a deceased friend, she finds herself drawn to the virtual world.
As she is sucked into the world called "The Wired", unusual events begin to occur in her life. Additionally, she realizes that things are not always what they seem and that her identity is somewhat distorted.
2) Parasyte: The Maxim
| Anime Name | Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu |
| Rating BAD | 8.34 |
| Number of episodes | 24 |
| Genres | Action, Horror, Science Fiction |
| Studio | Crazy's house |
| Broadcast | 2014 – 2015 |
When parasitic aliens descend on earth, they begin the invasion by taking over the human brain. After finding a suitable host, they can manipulate their bodies and thus create superhumans.
However, when Shinichi Izumi falls victim to one of them, he manages to confine the parasite to his right hand. Since it escaped a complete invasion, it becomes a threat and is therefore hunted by other species. This is why he is now fighting to survive and ensure the erasure of these aliens.
1) Ultimate Hellsing
| Anime Name | Ultimate Hellsing |
| IMDb rating | 8.2 |
| Number of episodes | ten |
| Genres | Action, Supernatural, Horror |
| Studio | Madhouse, Satelight, Graphinica |
| Broadcast | 2006 – 2012 |
Hellsing is a British organization that works to eradicate destructive supernatural forces. At its head is Mrs. Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, who manages to call in a centuries-old favor from a vampire.
This vampire, Alucard, is now dedicated to serving the organization to help it achieve its goals. Alongside Ms. Integra, Alucard is joined by his vast army and his vampire servant Sera Victoria who help him fight the supernatural.
With that, we conclude with our article on the Top 15 Best Horror Anime on Funimation Ranked. We hope we helped you find a match that matches your interest.
Please note that the anime titles mentioned above are not the only horror anime on the Funimation website.
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