Romance anime always makes our hearts flutter when the main characters find their true love and have happy endings. However, there are some relationships that don’t really work out in the end. It’s either because of the death of one of the characters or the involvement of another person. So today, we’re listing some of the relationships or friendships in anime that we wished worked out in the end. Are you guys ready? Let’s get started!
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ANIME SHIPS THAT WE WISH HAD SAILED
27. Ichigo and Hiro (Darling in the Franxx)
| Title | Darling in the FranXX |
| Genre | Action |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Studios | A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | 2018 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Hiro and Ichigo have known each other ever since they were children, living together in the Garden. Hiro first met Ichigo when she was crying because she thought she was different from other children as they were emotionless and she was the only one crying. Hiro tried to comfort her and told her that both of them were different, to begin with as they had double-digit code names. Ichigo was the one who started having feelings for him slowly as they grew up. The two would’ve made a great couple if Hiro survived. However, God has his plans and Ichigo ends up marrying Goro in the end, carrying his child as well. Hiro was in heaven at that time.
26. Koyomi and Tsubasa (Bakemonogatari)
| Title | Bakemonogatari |
| Genre | Mystery, Romance |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 15 |
| Studios | Shaft |
| Premiered | 2009 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Koyomi and Tsubasa had known each other for a long time and are very close friends. Tsubasa appears to be a perfect student at her school but she actually comes from a broken family who abuses her. She has had feelings for Koyomi for a long time. However, before she even confessed, Senjogahara Hitagi came into Koyomi’s life. Koyomi never really had feelings for her but he still thought Tsubasa was quite attractive. However, he can never cheat on Senjougahara or else death will be waiting at his doorstep.
25. Homura Akemi and Madoka Kaname (Magical Girl Madoka Magica)
| Title | Magical Girl Madoka Magica |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Studios | Shaft |
| Premiered | 2011 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
When Homura first met Madoka, she was a human and Madoka was a magical girl. Madoka saved Homura from a witch attack and that’s how Homura started getting close to her. However, Madoka’s powers soon go haywire and she ends up dying. That’s when Homura makes a contract of her own and goes back in time to when she could prevent Madoka from making a contract with Kyuubey and becoming a magical girl. Homura had to go back in time again and again in order to save Madoka but she failed every time. In the end, Madoka becomes literally a god and Homura’s wish of living as a normal school girl with Madoka shatters. We really wished their friendship flourished without them being on the edge all the time, trying to protect each other. The agony they both went through is unexplainable. On another note, Madoka is one of the best pink-haired anime character.
24. Historia and Ymir (Attack on Titan)
| Title | Attack on Titan |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 86 |
| Studios | Wit Studio |
| Premiered | 2013 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Historia and Ymir had such a sweet relationship. It was obvious that Ymir was deeply infatuated with Historia and Historia cared deeply about Ymir. Ymir even claimed that she wanted to marry Historia which was shocking for fans. Many fans shipped Historia and Ymir but their time together didn’t last long as Ymir was devoured by a bunch of titans right in front of Historia’s eyes. That was the end of their short and sweet relationship that never really bloomed.
23. Tatsumi and Mine (Akame ga Kill)
| Title | Akame ga Kill |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Studios | White Fox |
| Premiered | 2014 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Mine and Tatsumi had a strange relationship initially. Mine didn’t really get along well with Tatsumi at first. However after Tatsumi saves Mine from Seryu’s suicide attack, Mine warms up to him and falls in love with him. There are many sweet moments between the two but their budding romantic feelings towards each other are shattered when Mine gets critically injured after killing Budou. In her last moments, Mine confesses her feelings towards Tatsumi and ends up in his arms. Before dying, she kisses Tatsumi and it was their first and last kiss.
22. Sasha and Niccolo (Attack on Titan)
| Title | Attack on Titan |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 86 |
| Studios | Wit Studio |
| Premiered | 2013 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Niccolo was not fond of Sasha at first because of her Eldian heritage but he warmed up to her after Sasha complimented his cooking skills. The two started getting along well with each other to the point that Kaya started believing in both of them being in a relationship. Niccolo used to look up to Sasha as she saved him from war and also taught him how he can lift up anyone’s mood using his cooking skills. However, Sasha died before Niccolo could confess to her. It would’ve been nice if they ended up together but nature had its own plans.
21. Milly Thompson and Nicholas D. Wolfwood (Trigun)
| Title | Trigun |
| Genre | Action |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Studios | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 1998 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Milly and Nicholas share a very sweet and wholesome relationship together. The two are happy with each other and enjoy each other’s company. Both of them started referring to each other as “Dear”. However, Nicholas ended up dying, leaving a sad and broken Milly behind. It was hard for her to get over him but she picked herself up after a while and remembered her love fondly.
20. Kana Sohma and Hotari Sohma (Fruits Basket)
| Title | Fruits Basket |
| Genre | Romance, Drama |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Studios | Studio Deen |
| Premiered | 2001 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Kana and Hotari both used to be a very lovey-dovey couple. However, their relationship only lasted for two months. Kana was very supportive of Hotari even when she discovered his strange transformation secret. She assured him that she would never leave him no after what. However, things took a turn when Akito didn’t allow Hatori to get married to Kana and hurt Hatori’s eyes as a result of her rage. Kana started believing that it was her fault that Hotari got hurt and she started losing reason. That’s when Hotari had to erase Kana’s memories for her to live a happy life again. That was the end of their loving relationship.
19. Eren and Mikasa (Attack on Titan)
| Title | Attack on Titan |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 86 |
| Studios | Wit Studio |
| Premiered | 2013 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Eren and Mikasa are one of the most popular anime couples that fans wanted to be together by the end of the series. Mikasa was deeply infatuated with Eren. Eren possessed no romantic feelings for Mikasa but cared deeply for her and considered her as his own family. Both of them knew each other ever since they were little. Eren saved Mikasa from a bunch of goons and that’s when she fell for him. It would’ve been great if Eren and Mikasa married each other by the end of the series but Eren was blinded by revenge and destroyed himself in the process. Mikasa will never let go of the red scarf that Eren gave her and will cherish it until the day she dies. Also, do check out Attack on Titan Personality Quiz if you’re interested!
18. Serena and Ash (Pokemon)
| Title | Pokemon |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 276 |
| Studios | OLM |
| Premiered | 1997 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Serena and Ash came across each other when Serena injured her knee after getting startled by a Poliwag in a forest while attending a Pokemon Summer Camp hosted by Professor Oak. There, she met Ash who helped her and gave her a handkerchief as a good luck charm. Ever since then, Serena remembered Ash fondly. She was deeply infatuated with him and even confessed to him. However, her feelings were not reciprocated as Ash rests his life and relationships with every new adventure he goes on. But the kind of relationship he had with Serena was a little different than the rest of his relationships and we really wanted to see it blooming.
17. Reiner Brown and Historia (Attack on Titan)
| Title | Attack on Titan |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 86 |
| Studios | Wit Studio |
| Premiered | 2013 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Reiner appeared to have cared about nobody when he was with Eren and others. However, here was this specific girl who made his heart flutter and made him blush. It was none other than Historia Reiss. Reiner actually wished to marry Historia because she was definitely a waifu material. Another instance when Reiner thought to marry her was when she wrapped up his wound by tearing her skirt. Historia was in no way romantically interested in Reiner. She was married to some farmer in the future, leaving our Reiner behind. They would’ve made a great couple though.
16. Haruki Shiga and Sakura Yamauchi (I Want to Eat Your Pancreas)
| Title | I Want to Eat your Pancreas |
| Genre | Romance |
| Type | Movie |
| Episodes | 1 |
| Studios | Studio VOLN |
| Premiered | 2018 |
| Duration | 1 hr. 48 minutes |
Harukagi was not fond of Sakura at first but got used to her slowly and even started developing feelings for her. He even messaged Sakura “I want to eat your pancreas” moments before her death. According to this phrase, the person who wants to eat a part of someone’s body will allow their soul to reside inside their body. But things took a turn for the worst when Sakura killed herself. Haruki never really got to confess his feelings for Sakura and she was taken away from him instantly.
15. Hotaru and Gin (Into the Forest of Fireflies)
| Title | Into the Forest of Fireflies |
| Genre | Action |
| Type | Movie |
| Episodes | 1 |
| Studios | Brian’s Base |
| Premiered | 2011 |
| Duration | 45 minutes |
Gin was a forest spirit and Hotaru fell in love with him. However, it’s not that simple. If Gin ever touches a human, he’ll end up disappearing. That’s why he doesn’t want Hotaru to fall in love with him and is constantly running away from his feelings as well. However, this starts getting harder for both of them. At the end of the movie, Gin confesses his feelings for Hitaro and kisses her with his mask on. As they’re walking together, Gin ends up saving a child and touches him. That’s how he starts disappearing. Gin and Hotaru hug for one last time before he disappears completely. That’s how their sweet little love story comes to an end.
14. Jiraiya and Tsunade (Naruto)
| Title | Naruto |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 500 |
| Studios | Pierrot |
| Premiered | 2007 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Jiraya had a crush on Tsunade from the start. He even confessed to her multiple times but Tsunade would always punch him. When Jiraya tells Tsunade that he’d have to fight Pain, she told her to not do that because it’s going to be extremely dangerous. Jiraya assured her that he’s capable enough to defeat Pain but Tsunade was still worried about him. That’s when Jiraya started teasing her because he thought she was caring for him. However, Jiraya ended up dying in the end and Tsunade was extremely sad and broken upon hearing the news.
13. Casca and Guts (Berserk)
| Title | Berserk |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Studios | OLM |
| Premiered | 1997 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Casca and Guts had a very interesting relationship. Casca used to be the only female warrior in the Band of the Hawk. She wasn’t very fond of Guts initially because he took her place and got more close to Griffith than her. However, Casca slowly fell in love with Guts. But their love did not last long as Casca went insane after Femto traumatized her. She lost all of her memories and even her ability to speak. What Guts wants the most is to find a cure for her and live a normal life with her. On another note, do check out Berserk Quotes!
12. Sanji and Pudding (One Piece)
| Title | One Piece |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | Unknown |
| Studios | Toei Animation |
| Premiered | 1999 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Sanji and Pudding were both getting forced to marry each other by their respective families. Pudding didn’t like Sanji and his family initially and wanted them gone. However, Sanji won her over with his sincerity and kindness. Sanji was even kind towards her when he got to know about her true motives. Once Pudding was ashamed of herself, Sanji forgave her and the two grew close to each other. The two were very fond of each other but were separated due to their crews.
11. Yui Yuigahama and Hikigaya Hachiman (Oregairu)
| Title | Oregairu |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Studios | Brian’s Base |
| Premiered | 2013 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Yui had always liked Hikigaya and had always tried to get close to him. But Hikigaya had his eyes on Yukino. He didn’t really think much of Yui. He’s even brutally honest with her and she often gets offended. But she loved him till the end and cried her eyes out when he chose Yukino over her. The two would’ve made a great couple because Yui is a literal ball of sunshine and Hikigaya needed some sunshine in his life.
10. Inoha Kaizuka and Princess Asseylum (Aldnoah. Zero)
| Title | Aldnoah Zero |
| Genre | Action |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Studios | A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | 2014 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Inoha was the first person that Princess Asseylum met on Earth. She instantly warms up to him and reveals her true identity to him. This shows that she trusts him a lot. She slowly starts falling in love with him. The two would’ve looked good together but Princess Asseylum ended up with Klancain in the end.
9. Kamina and Yoko Littner (Gurren Lagann)
| Title | Gurren Lagann |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 27 |
| Studios | Gainax |
| Premiered | 2007 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
When Yoko and Kamina first met, Kamina started hitting on her instantly believing that she was from the surface. However, he quickly lost interest in her when he got to know that she was not from the said place. The two have different personalities but are very protective of each other when fighting the beast-men. Yoko resorts to using violence against Kamina but he ignores it and bears her scoldings and beatings. Both started falling in love with each other and Yoko finally confessed to him with a kiss. However, Kamina got killed soon after and their short-lived love ended right there, leaving a big hole in Yoko’s heart. Also, do check out some of the best Gurren Lagann Quotes right here!
8. Meiko Honma and Jinta Yadomi (Anohana)
| Title | Anohana |
| Genre | Drama, Slice of Life |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 11 |
| Studios | A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | 2011 |
| Duration | 22 minutes per episode |
Menma and Jinta knew each other ever since they were children. They had this group of friends including a bunch of other people. But Menam and Jinta’s chemistry was something else. They would’ve gotten even closer if Menma survived. Menma had given a love letter to Jinta and in that letter she had confessed her love to Jinta. But unfortunately, their love died too soon.
7. Ash Lynx and Eiji Okumura (Banana Fish)
| Title | Banana Fish |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Studios | MAPPA |
| Premiered | 2018 |
| Duration | 22 minutes per episode |
Ash and Eiji had the kind of friendship that everybody needs in their lives. Ash started trusting Eiji from their first meeting and the two developed a strong bond together. Ash treats Eiji differently from how he treats other people. Eiji becomes extremely dependent on Ash as he always protects him. Later, both develop romantic feelings for each other but never really act on them. They are one of the best anime ships ever.
6. Isla and Tsukasa Mizugaki (Plastic Memories)
| Title | Plastic Memories |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Studios | Doga Kobo |
| Premiered | 2015 |
| Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Tsukasa was extremely kind towards Isla when they first met. He was also very patient with her as Isla messed up quite a few times at first. Despite being a Giftia, Isla started developing romantic feelings towards Tsukasa. Tsukasa also confessed his love for her but was rejected. Isla knew that she would forget all her memories with him in the end and she must not get attached to him or else he’ll suffer. However, Tsukasa manages to convince her and the two spend an amazing time together as a couple before Isla’s lifespan ends.
5. Nana Osaki and Ren Hojo (Nana)
| Title | Nana |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 47 |
| Studios | Madhouse |
| Premiered | 2006 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Nana Osaki and Ren Hojo both used to be members of the band “Black Stones”. It was Nana who first started having a crush on Ren. The two became a couple and were very loving and loyal towards each other. Soon, they started having problems because of their careers but ended up deciding to marry each other. However, they didn’t end up together in the end. Both made a great couple but fate had other plans for them.
4. Yuji Itadori and Junpei Yoshino (Jujutsu Kaisen)
| Title | Jujutsu Kaisen |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Studios | MAPPA |
| Premiered | 2020 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Yuji and Junpei had such a wholesome friendship and it was only the start of their friendship. Yuji was ready to help Junpei in any way he could but Mahito took Junpei away from him. Junpei had a tragic end right in front of Yuji and that’s how their growing friendship ended. The two would turn out to be the best bros ever.
3. Subaru and Rem (Re:Zero)
| Title | Re: Zero |
| Genre | Drama, Fantasy |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 50 |
| Studios | White Fox |
| Premiered | 2016 |
| Duration | 25 minutes per episode |
Subaru and Rem are one of the most popular potential couples out there. Rem was not fond of Subaru initially but fell deeply in love with him. She devoted herself to him and even confessed to him. Subaru had his eyes on Emilia and rejected Rem. However, he did mention that he would take her as his second wife only if Emilia agreed. Nonetheless Subaru cared deeply for Rem and was devastated when Rem wasn’t able to wake up and went into a long slumber. Most Re: Zero fans ship Subaru and Rem more than Emilia and Subaru. However, they’re not going to end up together because Emilia is the only one for Subaru.
2. Spike Spiegel and Julia (Cowboy Bebop)
| Title | Cowboy Bebop |
| Genre | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Studios | Sunrise |
| Premiered | 1998 |
| Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Spike and Spiegel had an affair in the past when Julia was still Vicious’ girlfriend. Vicious got an air of it and told Julia to prove her loyalty to her by killing Spike. If she was not able to do that, Viscous would kill both of them. That’s why Julia ran away without saying even a word to Spike. The two spend the rest of their lives looking for each other but when they finally reconnect, Julia is killed. Spike is also critically injured soon afterwards. Whether he lives or dies is not sure but what’s sure is that Julia doesn’t exist anymore.
1. Kaori Miyazono and Kousei Arima (Your Lie in April)
| Title | Your Lie in April |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Type | TV |
| Episodes | 22 |
| Studios | A-1 Pictures |
| Premiered | 2014 |
| Duration | 22 minutes per episode |
Kaori brought a lot of happiness and color into Kousei’s dull and boring life. The two spent a lot of time together and Kaori was able to bring the best out of Kousei. However, Kaori had a deadly disease and Kousei was devastated when he learnt that. Though both of them were not able to confess to the other before Kaori’s death, Kaori left a letter for Kousei in which she confessed her love for him. She revealed that she was actually in love with Kousei and not his friend, Watari. We would’ve loved to see both of them getting into a proper relationship but fate had other plans for Kaori. Also, Koari is our favorite blonde-haired anime character
Conclusion
That’s it for our blog about some of the best kinds of relationships in anime that we wish worked out. Comment down below your favorite potential couple from this list and let us know. We’ll come back with more interesting blogs like this one. See you in the next one!
![27+ DARK Anime Series That Are Creepy [RECOMMENDATIONS] So, you’ve decided to deep dive into the world of creepy anime. I warn you! That’s a bold choice. There’s an excess of weird and creepy anime out there, it will be hard for you to pick one, so I narrowed down the list for your convenience. The anime we picked are great, most of them have this spooky feeling to them, with their dark and gothic art styles, they will surely give you goosebumps. Make sure to watch these shows with someone, you’ll get super creeped out watching them alone. Hence, this is the list of 27+ DARK Anime Series That are Super-Creepy 29. Hell Girl We start our list with Hell Girl! Have you been tormented to the point that you think you can’t take it anymore? The Hell Girl makes a deal with the victims of assault or any other unpleasant action, she gives them a chance to take revenge. The people who tormented you will be killed swiftly, but there’s a catch, the Hell Girl only accepts one form of payment. You will live your afterlife in Hell! What's creepier than this? 28. Memories Memories is not a cohesive anime series, it is a bundle of three different anime grouped into one single title. There are three different stories set in three different settings which have nothing to do with each other plot-wise. The anime is old but still boasts some great artwork for its time. The stories will make you uneasy for sure, they tackle psychological issues mostly making the viewer think about its tortured characters. This is where this show shines the most, it’s an absolute must-watch for weebs. We all know that when psychological torture is involved, it's a game over! 27. From the new world Your expectations of a cyberpunk future world will get shattered by this anime. The story is set in a futuristic world, but there’s a catch, the world changed a bit, in fact, it looks like they have gotten even more traditional than before. The anime is set in a dystopian future, which is the correct description for this show. The story follows a girl who has just recently awakened her psychic powers and is learning to harness them, that’s right, in this world psychics rule with an iron fist, hence those who awaken these abilities are deemed higher class people. But what happens to those who don’t awaken these powers? Well, you’ll have to watch the anime then. 26. When They Cry The first episode of this anime may fool you, but the anime might come off as another cheeky harem where our protagonist gets every girl he wants but this will change soon. The place where our main character moves has this ongoing mystery surrounding murders. In this village, every fourth year a murder takes place and our main character knows the murderer he is close to her. This show doesn’t shy away from showing dirty and gruesome scenes of this crazy lunatic murderer. This anime is not a good watch if you feel uneasy whilst watching disturbing imagery. 25. The Junji Ito Collection Junji Ito is the face of the horror genre in Japan. His mangas have been adapted into countless shows and movies. There’s this quality about Junji Ito’s work that makes it stand out from all the other horror stories. Junji Ito Collection is a collection of various Junji Ito stories, the most famous one has been adapted in the anime. Though many criticize the anime for not having good animation, we still recommend this anime. As the stories are so great, you’d forget that the animation isn’t at the level of Junji Ito. 24. Corpse Party Based on a popular survival game, Corpse Party doesn’t disappoint. This anime is the definition of horror, with its dark backgrounds and gory scenes, Corpse Party manages to deliver a great horror story. The setting is a bit cliche as it is set in a high school, the students who were attending a cultural festival suddenly get trapped into an alternate reality. The school where they’re stuck is haunted and our main character tries to survive it. 23. Gosick This is a show for noir movie lovers. Gosick follows the adventures of two siblings as they try to solve mysteries across their country. The show doesn’t have a lot of jump scares, but the first few arcs of the anime deal with ghosts and supernatural beings. The gothic style of this anime is the main reason why we gave it a spot on this list. 22. Kagewani The recent Godzilla movie has caused many fans to go and rewatch various shows involving monsters and Kaijus. And if you’re hungry for some more monsters and unknown creatures, Kagewani is the anime for you. The plot revolves around a guy whose main goal is to kill these human-eating monsters that roam freely. The show has a spooky feel to it and the scenes with the monsters in it are scary, to say the least. 21. The Garden Of Sinners Up next is a movie from the director of the beloved Fate series. The garden of sinners follows the adventures of Shiki Ryougi, who belongs to the Ryougi clan who are well known for their demon-killing abilities. The anime tackles various aspects of the horror genre, with the first movie being about a girl who is trying to kill herself and the next one following the story of a serial killer. The movies are definitely worth your time as the animation is great and the soundtrack is enough to give you chills. 20. Terra Formars Girls are going to hate this one, what can be more terrifying than a cockroach? A humanoid cockroach who’s on a mission to purge all humans. The characters in this show are so well designed that every time you look at them you’d feel uneasy. The nasty grin the cockroach makes is enough to give you nightmares! As these roaches wreak havoc, our defenders combine with various insect powers to eliminate these pesky little bugs. Pest control at its finest! 19. School Live The world is plagued with zombies and the entire existence of humanity is on the line, but this won’t stop our main characters from going to school. Seriously, this isn’t a joke, one of them is depressed, and knowing that humanity is fighting for its survival will be enough to break them. The show manages to find a balance between cute moments and genuinely horrific gory scenes, where humans get devoured whole. A must-watch for psychological thriller fans. 18. Deadman Wonderland This show is crazy, to say the least, the scenes in this anime are really disturbing. The slaughter in this show is so gory and unpleasant to watch that horror fans love this show with all their heart. A normal high school student gets prison time for murdering his classmates when in reality he didn’t do it. So he’s sent off to a facility where borderline crazy freaks who only have murder on their mind. This anime isn’t for the faint-hearted. 17. Umineko: When they cry Umineko is like a breath of fresh air in this chaos of various horror anime shows. Umineko is a horror show, but it is different, it manages to set a mood with its gothic art style and uncanny music which is more than enough to cause a sense of hysteria amongst the viewers. A bunch of greedy aristocrats and their offsprings are being killed by a spirit, and they try to survive. If the idea of killing greedy people seems good to you then this is the best anime for you. 16. Highschool of the dead Highschool of the dead is set in a world where a zombie apocalypse has just started. The high school classmates have to navigate through this horde of zombies if they want to survive. The show is great at combining fan service with gruesome gory scenes, the combination may seem unlikely but in this case, it just works. In some scenes, the show becomes a total shonen anime but when the people fighting to get brutally devoured we realize this is far from being a typical fighting anime. 15. Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust It can’t get any more awesome than this, Vampire Hunter is one of the best classic anime of all time. The main character D is a Vampire hunter and has been killing these things for years, but one Vampire is causing him trouble, watch the anime to find out why. The animation though being old still manages to capture great moments and the fight scenes are filled with gory action scenes. 14. Devilman Crybaby Devilman Crybaby is a remake handled by Netflix, and they have done a great job at animating it. The show has one of the most gruesome and horrifying plots where unknown creatures are killing off humans. After attending a rave party, our main character becomes a devil-human hybrid and from there on it is only violence and murder galore. The use of techno music and psychedelic visuals put this show in a class of its own, though the animation may seem different than usual, when you watch the first couple of episodes, you’ll start loving it. The almost dystopian feel that this show brings to the viewers is spooky, to say the least. 13. Paranoia Agent The city Misoshina is thrown into chaos as a mass murderer is on the run and the authorities are having no luck capturing him. This pesky little murderer swiftly moves through crime scenes on his golden roller skates. With his golden bat, he slaughters people most inhumanly. Due to this the town folk are always on high alert. The anime is great at portraying the psycho of this mass murderer, and the art style and music just adds more flavor to the story. 12. Tokyo Ghoul Kaneki suffers a lot in this show, but his suffering managed to make him one of the most loved anime protagonists of all time. In a world plagued with ghouls, who devour humans, Kaneki is a normal kid. But one incident changes his life forever. After that incident, Kaneki has become a ghoul and can’t eat human food, the psychological trauma that Kaneki goes through is really hard to see. Tokyo Ghoul is a classic and should be watched by every weeb regardless of their taste. 11. Mononoke Mononoke is not everyone’s cup of tea. Its art style is experimental and not everyone would enjoy it, but if you’ve decided to get your mind fucked, this show is up for the task. The story follows a medicine seller who travels across Japan in search of Spirits, also known as Mononoke in the anime. He tries to capture these spirits, but before doing that he has to know what's the cause behind the spirits' carnage. This takes the show to another level, as the animation gets good in these parts. The anime has this weird quality to it that can’t be described. Watch the show to get this experience. It is worth your time. 10. Ghost Hound In the world of Ghost Hound, the spirit world collides with our normal world, making a way for many gruesome supernatural creatures to enter our world. The trio of the main characters tries to find links between their childhood trauma and these supernatural events. This anime is far from being about killing demons and spirits, rather than that Ghost hound tries to tell us about how the mind of the spirits work, how they feel about us, and themselves. The anime is great at what it’s trying to achieve and hence makes it into our top 10. 9. Another Misaki, an ordinary high school-going girl, dies in the year 1972, but her classmates and her teacher act as if she was still alive, this leads to a mysterious and spooky plot. The main story starts when a new student, Kouchi, is transferred to the same classroom, but in the year 1992. Soon after his arrival, he notices many of his classmates dying in gruesome ways, so he teams up with a girl to solve this mystery. The mystery starts untangling as Kouichi tries going deeper and deeper into it Koucichi must focus as the secret is just under grasp. Another is a thrilling anime that everyone should watch. 8. Ghost Hunt The name of this anime gives away the plot, it is about hunting ghosts, spirits, and other supernatural beings who threaten the world of the living. The story revolves around a first-year high school student in Japan who goes by the name Mei. She joins the group of psychics in her school and soon finds herself confronting various out-of-this-world spirits. But these spirits aren’t evil, they have their reason for the actions they make, as they were also human once. The story is mysterious and there are a lot of scenes that will make you feel uneasy, which is a good thing in the horror genre. 7. Yami Shibai A strange man with a yellow mask visits a playground every day, where he narrates horror stories to little children. Yami Shibai is a collection of stories narrated by this man in a yellow mask. As the man narrates the story to these children we feel like we’re a part of their group, and the stories seem even more engaging. The stories are some of the best that anime has ever seen! Though the animation may seem a bit odd at first, once you let that slide out of your mind, you’ll truly start enjoying this show. 6. Shiki Shiki is set in a village where a sudden epidemic has derailed the normal life of its citizens. A doctor and our main character team up to bring peace to this wreaked village. There’s a glimpse of horror here but not something that will scare you out of nowhere. Shiki has these unsettling characters that give a spooky vibe, and combine this with intense scenes and you’ll surely get creeped out. 5. Paprika We enter the top ten with this spine-chilling show. In the world of Paprika, scientists have managed to create a device which lets you record your dream, even nightmares! But soon some people realize the downsides of this gadget, as it could also be used to cause psychological harm to people. All hell breaks loose when one of these machines is lost, and coincidently it doesn’t have a new type of barrier that stops outside attacks, inventing a whole new type of terrorism in process. Visually, this anime is breathtaking, to say the least, the art style is great for what it’s trying to achieve. The show takes us into people’s dreams, these dream worlds sometimes are great and happy, but when nightmares plague dreams, get ready because it’s going to get scary. 4. Parasyte Parasyte is a classic anime, most of you weebs might’ve already watched it. The show is known for its crazy animations and intense fight scenes. The anime follows the story of a boy who gets infected by an alien parasite. The main goal of this parasite is to take over a host and control him/her. But he fails to do his task so he starts helping other people. After many loved ones of our MC get slaughtered by this otherworldly parasite, he too becomes a cold-blooded killer. The show isn’t horrifying or scary, but it manages to set an eerie tone which is enough to spook many people. Plus the show manages to pull off some crazy intense fight scenes, so if you’re a shonen fan you will like this one. The different ways in which the parasite is used by our main protagonists are well executed and the fights feel more engaging due to it. 3. The Promised Neverland This anime might look wholesome and nice on the surface, but it gets real dark real fast. The show introduces us to an orphanage where kids live with their mother Isabella, they’re having a great life, but all of this changes when they discover the grim fate that is awaiting them. The main trio tries to get out of this messy situation, but fails many times, the anime follows the struggles of these younglings as they battle to save their lives! Though the anime has started deviating from its original material, season 1 still is one of the best. 2. Monster The monster manages to be in the top tens on various lists. The anime is a classic, many anime fans loved the eerie feeling that this show produced. Dr. Kenzu Tenma is left with this ever-increasing feeling of guilt when he switches from operating on a migrant to a popular celebrity. Due to this, the migrant dies and Dr. Kenzu can’t get his death out of his head. So when a similar situation arises and he has to choose between a poor boy and the Mayor, he lets the mayor die and saves the boy. But after nine long years, the monster comes back to haunt him and his actions of the past. Without spoiling much we leave you here, watch the anime and you won’t be disappointed. 1. Perfect Blue If you’re trying to scare yourself, this show will do it for you, in fact, it will do it so nicely that you’ll think twice before picking up any other horror show. Perfect blue is the perfect mix of horror and psychological thriller, it tackles the story of a widely known member of an idol group who soon realizes her potential and starts acting and modeling. But her life turns upside down when a stalker starts wreaking havoc. The stalker can go to any lengths to make her suffer, the show is frightening with its eerie atmosphere and cold characters. The anime visually is one of the best in the horror genre, it has great character design and backgrounds. And fight scenes are pretty decent too. One thing is sure though, this anime is not for the faint-hearted, think twice before watching this one. Conclusion I bet you're super creeped out by now, right? No? Damn! I'm scared of y'all. Well, these Anime are some of the creepiest ones out there. So, if you have any more recommendations, just let us know in the comments down below.](https://i0.wp.com/quotetheanime.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Thumbnail-16-1024x1024.jpg)
