Here are Entertainment Weekly's picks for the best horror anime ranked, from cult favorite series like 'Death Note' to profoundly influential films like 'Perfect Blue'.. Uzumaki, Shiki, and Monster are all among the absolute scariest anime series guaranteed to terrify you.
Some of the most popular action anime around feature horror elements, with creatures scary enough that the heroes have good reason to kick some butt.. The anime combines horror with action and contains disturbing moments in popular shows such as Claymore and Tokyo Ghoul. Some anime, like Elfen lied and Made in the Abyss explore dark themes and include scary scenes involving children. Like a series Devilman Crybaby and Attack on Titan they effectively intertwine horror elements with tragedy to create a chilling viewing experience.