Updated August 14, 2022 by Ernie
Over the years, manga has become a powerful medium that delivers horror in one of the best possible ways. Otaku like us simply cannot get over the thrills and chills of horror manga. The eeriness and the spooky sensations while reading a horror manga are exceptional. Tell me, fellas, what gives you a good scare?
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A haunted house, a possessed protagonist/antagonist, and a priest or exorcists are essential in a horror story. How about we go a bit deeper and darker? The undead, some grotesque body parts, hellish nightmares, and some psycho killer would definitely throw terror bombs at you.
I bet you already got the idea of what we have today. Right!!! I brought a treat for my fellow otaku who love to drown in the sea of fear. Let me warn you, these manga below are famous for being gruesome and horrifying. So, they are surely going to give you a near-death experience.
Without further delay, let’s start with our 51+ Best Horror Manga list….Amen!!!
P.S: If you’re thinking about horror manhwa, we also have that 😉
SCARIEST MANGA EVER
54. Panorama of Hell
| Information | |
| Title | Panorama of Hell |
| Genre | Horror, Mystery |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Hino Hideshi |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 1 |
| Chapters | 7 |
What will give you a good scare if not a painting painted with blood? Well, talking about strange themes, Panorama of Hell is sickening and scary as hell. The manga showcases the lifelong journey of a talented artist.
Albeit a short one, this manga makes people shiver in cold sweat. There is not much development in the plot being it short as compared to other manga. However, the art is captivating, so the creepiness feels like it’s clutching you.
The Hell Painter is the MC of the story. His talent is that he creates paintings of hell from his dreams drawn by his blood. Where does it all come from? This manga also portrays the torture and bullying the Hell Painter went through as a child.
No one can expect a parent to inflict such hell on their child. But all that results in the barbaric and psychotic nature of the so-called artist. For a quick read, this one is highly recommended.
53. Freak Island
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| Title | Freak Island/ Kichikujima |
| Genre | Horror, |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Hakazono Masaya |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 18+ |
| Chapters | 123+ |
No one knows what happens to the ships that drown due to sea storms. Presuming everyone is dead is something natural in such cases. But…What if a shipwreck has some survivors? This manga is a blend of fantasy, horror, and what if people survive a shipwreck only to end up in living hell.
The manga begins with a group of friends and some other locals on an island after barely surviving the sea storm. They have no way out, and many of them are strangers. To survive, they opt for eating the fish, but to their dismay, it is contaminated. The protagonist is rather indifferent in this one.
He has a secretive personality, and overall, manga is filled with cannibals, mutated humans, blood baths, and much more. Read this one if you want a bumper cart ride of thrill, mystery, creeping terror, and fear. The art won’t disappoint you, and the plot will feed your curiosity with something better in each chapter.
52. Manhole
| Information | |
| Title | Manhole |
| Genre | Horror, Mystery |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Tsutsui Tetsuya |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 3 |
| Chapters | 29 |
If you are interested in science, detectives, and mystery with added horror, Manhole is for you. It is not your typical horror manga. The best example to relate Manhole with is Resident Evil. The manga is a slow-paced biological horror and thriller.
Nao and Ken are two capable detectives. They are tasked to find the grisly murders happening around. The manga becomes intriguing when their search leads them to a walking scientific and biological experiment.
The duo has to deal with the ghastly killer and a deadly epidemic. This one will keep giving you uneasy feelings with bloody images. The art and plot both are catchy enough to keep you hooked till the end.
51. Petshop of Horrors
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| Title | Pet Shop of Horrors |
| Genre | Comedy, Horror, Supernatural, Mystery |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Akino Matsuri |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 10 |
| Chapters | 41 |
Pet Shop of Horrors is a manga from way back. So, if you haven’t heard of it, no biggie. Its art might not be up on par compared to the latest ones. However, the creepiness and the body horror delivered in the manga fill the void left by art. The manga comprises short, petrifying, and interesting stories that are interlinked one way or another.
Count D, the mysterious owner of a rare pet shop, and Detective Leon make the plot attractive. Leon confronts Count D about the horrible murders happening around. Since every single victim is a client of Count D. It means the rare pets are bad news. I would say they are demonic. Not to spoil you but to buy a rare pet one has to sign a contract with three conditions.
If the conditions are not met consequences will be dire. The murders are the said consequences. But the question remains…How and why? The manga is filled with mystery and fearsome imagery. A highly recommended one if you are into horror with a unique plotline.
50. I Am A Hero
| Information | |
| Title | I am a Hero |
| Genre | Drama, Horror, Psychological |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Hanazawa Kengo |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 22 |
| Chapters | 264 |
Let’s add a mild one to our list of horror manga! Among horror manga with horrendous horror elements, zombie apocalypse and the likes are the most common occurrences. Frankly speaking, a lot of otaku want to play a hero in a zombie movie.
(I’ll place my name somewhere in the middle of that list LOL!)
I am a Hero is a manifestation of such a fantasy. A clumsy, weak, and unskilled manga artist, Hideo, finds himself in the middle of an apocalypse. Because of a disease, humans are turning into human flesh-eating ugly and dangerous creatures.
Hideo stumbles upon this unfortunate chance to change himself and his uninteresting life. With a rifle in his hands, Hideo decides to become the hero of his story. You will love the thrill and chase of zombie-fied creatures with a bit of horror.
49. Ajin: Demi-Human
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| Title | Ajin: Demi-Human |
| Genre | Action, Horror, Supernatural, Mystery |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Tsuina Miura(Story), Gamon Sakurai (Art) |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 17 |
| Chapters | 64 |
The next one on my list is a famous manga from the last decade. It gained so much popularity that it led to its anime adaptation. The art is too good and smooth for a horror manga. Additionally, it has some thrilling action that just makes it spicier.
The story is all about Ajin, immortal, and mighty warriors. They can call powerful ghosts to fight for them. However, they are unique, and the government has placed a bounty on Ajins. The manga begins with Kei, a regular boy, discovering he is an Ajin.
His everyday peaceful life turns into a chase where he must fight some grisly battles to survive. Also, this manga has mystery, mind games, sociopathic characters, and fear of death lurking around. If you are a sucker for gory fights and ghosts, go for it.
48. Hellsing
| Information | |
| Title | Hellsing |
| Genre | Action, Horror, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Hirano Kouta |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 10 |
| Chapters | 92 |
How can I forget the ever-famous Hellsing while mentioning horror? Compared to the ghostly horror manga, Hellsing might be more of a thriller for us. Yet the vampires, monsters, and assassins make it nothing less than a fear-packed manga. There are two main characters. Alucard, he is a deadly and strong…unbelievably strong vampire.
Hellsing is the lady who has tamed this vampire. Hellsing has created an organization of peculiar assassins that perform the gory task of assassinating monstrous creatures. However, things turn dark when new threats surface.
This time the vampires are out to wreak havoc, and they are succeeding in it. Hellsing and Alucard team up with the others and set out to bring down the vampire syndicate. This mild horror-action-blend would be a good read for a change of pace.
47. The Drifting Classroom
| Information | |
| Title | The Drifting Classroom/Hyouruu Kyoushitsuu |
| Genre | Sci-fi, Horror, Mystery,Action |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Umezu Kazuo |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 11 |
| Chapters | 44 |
This one is yet another gem from way back!!! The manga is very old but still very famous among avid horror manga readers. The author deserves applause for his out-of-the-box work, especially given the release time.
The manga is intriguing and thrilling and keeps you at your wit’s end with a hair-raising plot. The protagonist of the story is a middle school boy named Shou. After a bizarre incident, Shou, along with his schoolmates, is transported to a post-apocalyptic world.
Adults are on a killing spree after going insane. Everyone is scared of the terrors and unearthly creatures of this world. Shou decides to survive against all odds, and his adventures are filled with ugly beings and horrific incidents begin.
46. God’s Left Hand, Devil’s Right Hand
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| Title | God’s Left Hand, Devil’s Right Hand/Kami no Hidarite Akuma no Migite |
| Genre | Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural, Mystery |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Umezu Kazuo |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 6 |
| Chapters | 77 |
Okay, fellas, I think horror manga have a trend to make the name weird to give a scary vibe. This one also follows the same direction. God’s Left Hand, Devil’s Right Hand is one of the oldest psychological horror manga.
It consists of five interrelated stories centering on a primary school boy named Sou. The plot develops with Sou’s nightmares. He has creepy nightmares with different terrifying scenarios. His disturbed life becomes threatening when these nightmares start becoming a reality.
Some are simply supernatural occurrences while some of his dreams hint to a serial killer and his next target. The art will make your stomachs turn. Sou’s nightmares give you a feeling of spiders crawling up your skin. Some of them are even worse, so buckle up.
45. Hideout
| Information | |
| Title | Hideout |
| Genre | Action, Horror, Thriller |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Kakizaki Masasumi |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 1 |
| Chapters | 9 |
Do you think Karma is real? Well, if not, try reading Hideout. It is exceptional in its art, story, and the thrill it creates. The creepiness and scary atmosphere just add to its horror. With only 9 chapters, this manga is a treat if you crave horror. A mentally and emotionally disturbed writer is trying to kill his wife in the guise of a vacation.
However, the plan backfires when the wife flees. The writer named Seiichi follows her, which leads him to a cave. What lies ahead is his worst nightmare. The hunter becomes the hunted when a devilish creature hungry for human flesh chases Seiichi. That is Karma, fellas!
Read this one for a thrilling and horrifying chase. I don’t know if it is just me or if anyone else feels this way. But if someone is running after me I lose strength in my legs, even if it’s a game of tag. I wonder how Seiichi felt having a hideous monster at his tail.
44. Domu: A Child’s Dream
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| Title | Domu: A Child’s Dream |
| Genre | Horror, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Otomo Katsuhiro |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 1 |
| Chapters | 4 |
I don’t know about you, but anything that looks a bit like a clown scares me. Ugh! And the gramps in this one does sometimes look like him. This one is another popular manga for its creativity. An apartment that looks normal, but many uncanny deaths have occurred there.
The detectives narrow it down to one man responsible for it, namely Old Cho. Yet, they don’t know how that senile old man kills people. The fun part is that Old Cho has some psychic abilities and is psycho and inhuman. So, expect some gory and challenging-to-digest deaths.
However, the fun begins when a girl with similar psychic powers enters the apartment as a tenant. The art, the plot, and the mystery at every step will keep you bound till the end. Plus, the character Old Cho is undoubtedly the best and scariest of all in the manga. It is a highly recommended one for a horror-craving reader.
43. Doubt
| Information | |
| Title | Doubt |
| Genre | Mystery, Horror, Suspense |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Tonogai Yoshiki |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 4 |
| Chapters | 21 |
Hunting games are fun and all until the places swap and you become the hunted one. Doubt is a psychological horror manga focusing on one such game. Rabbit Doubt is an online game. Simple yet filled with mystery and thrill, a group of players, aka rabbits, must discover the wolf namely Hunter.
Sounds like an exciting game, but fun becomes trepidation when a group of friends is pulled into a real-life Rabbit Doubt. Yuu Aikawa and his friends must find the wolf behind the rabbit mask in a psychiatric hospital. (I just fell in love with the setting LOL)
With every wrong guess, you die. Their life became a horror story of chase and blood splatter with a mysterious voice saying, “Rabbit Doubt; Begin!!!” This one will surely haunt you for some time so beware.
42. Heads
| Information | |
| Title | Heads |
| Genre | Mystery, Horror, Sci-fi, Drama |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Keigo Higashino (Story), Motoro Mase (Art) |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 4 |
| Chapters | 36 |
Horror is horror, be it body horror or psychological one. Each one is a treat in its own way for horror manga readers. Heads fall into the category of the latter one. Ever wondered what happens if a person gets a brain transplant? Would there be any change in their nature at all? If yes, then to what extent?
Heads answer your questions with a feeling of disgust and fear, the fear of becoming someone else. Naruse, a 22-year-old loving and caring boyfriend, gets a brain transplant after a dreadful accident. However, the brain he gets is too strong for him.
Naruse’s life, or rather Naruse flips when the brain starts controlling him. His behavior will leave you feeling disgusted and will send chills down your spine, so try it if you can manage your brain. The art is too real and detailed to the point of disturbing. Plus the plot relates to real-life things and incidents leaving an eerie feeling overall.
41. PTSD Radio
| Information | |
| Title | PTSD Radio/ Kouishou Radio |
| Genre | Horror, Psychological |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Nakayama Masaaki |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Volume | 6 + |
| Chapters | 120+ |
Get ready for some creepy, disgusting, eerie, and downright scary collection of short stories coming your way. PTSD Radio is a horror manga stuffed with horrific mysteries. I would give it 10 out of 10 for its disturbing images and the creepiness it creates.
As I said, it is a collection of short stories, but they are interlinked. Try to guess what is the common theme among the ones below? A bald stone statue laying in the garden, a bald granny shaving someone’s hair, and a bald guy looking into the vastness!!!
I am pretty sure you got it. This manga is based on Japanese folklore and myths about hair. With each story, things get scarier, hooking you in with the mysteries. So, give this one a try to know what the myth says actually.
40. The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service
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| Title | The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service/ Kurosagi Shitai Takuhaibin |
| Genre | Comedy, Horror, Supernatural, Mystery |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Eiji Otsuka(Story), Housui Yamazaki (Art) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Volume | 28 + |
| Chapters | 157+ |
Okay, this one is to lighten the mood and prepare you for the next horror manga trip. It is a personal favorite, and sad to say that this manga is underrated. The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service is one of the best comedy manga followed by horror with a sprinkle of supernatural powers.
The plot premises students of a Buddhist academy with peculiar powers. The protagonist, Kurosagi, can listen to the dead. He and his three friends put his ability to good use. They listen to the wishes of the deceased and deliver what they want.
However, they seek compensation. It’s a unique blend of laughter and ghastly circumstances that will make you fall off your chair and give you chills simultaneously. The art is great for a horror-comedy.
39. The Walking Cat
| Information | |
| Title | The Walking Cat |
| Genre | Action, Horror, Mystery |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Kitaoka Tomo |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 3 |
| Chapters | 40 |
Since we are looking in the horror genre and have read about some seriously horrific manga, zombies might not be scary. However, they are always the best element of a horror manga. The Walking Cat is one such manga with a zombie apocalypse.
However, the story is a bit different this time. The protagonist named Jin is trying his best to survive and find his lost wife, presumed dead. Simultaneously, a white cat is desperately keeping its life safe. The plot turns exciting and emotional when Jin and the white cat form a team.
This one’s for you if you like bloody horror and defaced zombies. The art is simply excellent and smooth for a zombie manga.
38. Franken Fran
| Information | |
| Title | Franken Fran |
| Genre | Comedy, Horror, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Kigitsu Katsuhisa |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 8 |
| Chapters | 71 |
Talking about strange horror manga, how could I miss this one? Franken Fran is an old manga with a perfect blend of horror and comedy. The unearthly and creepy creatures are genuinely stomach-turning. Franken Fran is an episodic manga, and each chapter has a unique horrifying story.
The plot centers on Fran, born from bioengineering and scientific experiment. She maintains the image of the daughter of Dr. Naomitsu. When she is left alone in their mansion, she takes charge and carries out the tasks of Dr. Naomitsu.
Not to mention she is a ruthless and callous doctor. In each story, Fan performs experiments of various kinds. They include reviving the dead, transplanting organs of some freaks to others, and much more grisly ones. This manga has a perfect balance of horror and dark comedy. It is a must-read because you will love the detailed art that is actually creepy.
37. Attack on Titan
| Information | |
| Title | Attack on Titan/ Shingeki No Kyojin |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Horror |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Isayama Hajime |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 34 |
| Chapters | 141 |
Okay, this is a popular action and fantasy manga everyone knows about. You must be wondering why it is here? Well, the existence of titans itself causes fear throughout the manga. The chase, the thrill, the mutilated bodies, and gory fights are a few other reasons that make this manga deserving to be here.
The horror isn’t extreme like other manga, yet the fact that the world of this manga is horrified by titans is hard to ignore. As everyone knows, humanity is on the verge of extinction. Those who remain are trying to hide from man-eating gigantic and scary titans.
The plot revolves around Eren Yeager, who vows to kill all the titans. Obviously, it is because he lost everyone dear to him. However, things take a horrific turn when Eren becomes a titan himself. As I mentioned, this action-oriented horror manga is a must-read if you are scared of being eaten by gigantic beings. Fear is real, buddies!!!
36. Mieruko-Chan
| Information | |
| Title | Mieruko-Chan |
| Genre | Comedy, Horror, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Izumi Tomoki |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Volume | 7+ |
| Chapters | 38 + |
A horror comedy…well, this one definitely is worthy of having a place in my list of 52 Horror manga. This manga is about Mieruko-Chan, some more hideous creatures, and again Mieruko-Chan. If hideous creatures seem odd to digest then let’s say they are next-level ghosts. Mieruko is a regular school kid with nothing extraordinary.
Her mundane life becomes a horror movie the day she starts seeing ghostly and utterly disgusting creatures. Ignoring your enemies is the best revenge. Our young little Mieruko knows this well. Instead of running away in fear, screaming after seeing the gruesome creatures, she chooses to ignore them.
Her daily life becomes a test of patience for her, and how much better can she control her ignoring abilities. It is a mild one in terms of horror but eerie. There is no excessive bloodbath or violent activities. Consider this a small Wikipedia of Midori on the ghosts she encounters daily. So, if you want to laugh out your fear try the best supernatural and comedy-oriented horror manga.
35. Emerging
| Information | |
| Title | Emerging |
| Genre | Drama, Horror, Psychological |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Hakazono Masaya |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 2 |
| Chapters | 22 |
You might not know of this one but you gotta bookmark it because it is one exceptional manga. It is utterly best with art and the slow paced plot does its best to instill fear among the readers.
Zombies seem pretty normal now. So, let’s change it to something scary. A viral outbreak occurs in Tokyo and a man with bloodshot eyes stands in the middle of a crowd. He bursts like a balloon and taints many people standing close to him with his blood.
This marks the beginning of a deadly virus with unknown origins. It makes people bleed and then blow up from inside out. Things turn scary as the plot progresses. The fear and creepiness is real in this one.
It is a must read for a psychological thriller and an epidemic horror.
34. Parasyte
| Information | |
| Title | Parasyte/ Kiseijuu |
| Genre | Drama, Horror, Sci-fi |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Iwaaki Itoshi |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 10 |
| Chapters | 64 |
It is a blend of sci-fi and horror from the late 1980s. It was one of the best sci-fi horror manga, with its anime adaptation becoming a global hit in no time. The manga displays the grotesqueness of disfiguring the human body.
Shinichi, a regular man, barely survives an alien parasite attack, but unfortunately, the parasite sticks to his hand. They do form a cohabitation contract; however, certain things change. These parasites are unnumbered and are attacking humans to eat their brains.
Shinichi and his parasite named, Migi, team up to fight against other parasites. In this manga, body horror, blood splatter, disgust, and creepiness are extreme. Additionally, it has gory action sequences. In short it is a treat for horror manga lovers with the best of Sci-fi and horror combo. So, what is the wait for?
33. This Man: Death to Those Who See that Face
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| Title | This Man: Death To Those Who See that Face/ Sono Kao wo Mita Mono ni wa Shi wo |
| Genre | Mystery, Horror, Suspense |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Karin Sora(Story), Megumi Kouji(Art) |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 5 |
| Chapters | 43 |
Okay, it is time for an urban legend titled This Man. The plot is engrossing and follows the tale where many people claim to see a man in their dreams. The strange fact is that the face of the man is the same in everyone’s dream.
A lady claims to see this man in her dreams. Investigator Amano draws this man’s face as he works in the respective department. After he sketches the face, things start to act up. A series of murders begin, and a serial killer surfaces.
It is a psychological horror with enough bloodshed and gruesome murders to creep you out. It is highly recommended if you love the blend of mysteries and horror. However, they always go hand in hand, no?
32. Homunculus
| Information | |
| Title | Homunculus |
| Genre | Drama, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Yamamoto Hideo |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 15 |
| Chapters | 166 |
This is a twisted, disgusting, eerie, and scary manga in terms of visuals and story. The story is based on Trepanation. It is a medical procedure of drilling a hole in the skull for various reasons. However, there is another interpretation of the myths.
This method helps pull the spirits from the body. This explanation relates to Homunculus. Middle-aged Nakoshi is a homeless man. His mundane life takes a dangerous turn after he goes through Trepanation. His eyes now see Homunculus.
The story becomes petrifying when Nakoshi has difficulty distinguishing between reality and delusions. The disturbing images and anomalous ugly creatures will be frequenting you. It might give you some nightmares for a while, so, Good Luck!!!
31. Suicide Circle
| Information | |
| Title | Suicide Circle |
| Genre | Horror, Psychological |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Furuya Usamaru |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 1 |
| Chapters | 6 |
I have read several horror manga. Some were to my taste, and some were just too obscene to call horror. Suicide Circle is a manga that made me think twice if I should read it or not. Among all the horror manga, Suicide Circle is one with a weirder plot. A manga based on mass suicides is indeed disturbing and fear enticing.
What makes it fearsome is that the suicides happen when people are laughing and chatting lively. No pain, no depression, no sadness, and yet they end their life like a play. The manga begins at the train station where 50+ girls are happily chatting with each other. Their laughter makes the scene lively, that is, until the train comes.
They all hold hands together and jump in front of the approaching train. Defaced dead bodies and blood fills the scene. Saya is the only survivor of the mass suicide. Things become exciting and creepy when Saya opens a suicide club. Her best friend Kyoko discovers the ugly secrets Saya hides, leading to more horror waiting to ambush her.
30. Ankoku Jiten
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| Title | Ankoku Jiten |
| Genre | Horror |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Nori Ochazuke |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 4 |
| Chapters | 24 |
Ankoku Jiten is one of the scariest manga published in 1995. It is filled with bloodshed, grotesqueness, serial killers, and ghosts. This manga is based on a very typical yet very entangling plot.
An uncanny book named the Dark Dictionary tempts people to read it. It is filled with scary stories with no end to them. Whoever reads a chapter from this book becomes a victim of the same terror mentioned in the chapter.
Ankoku Jiten is a collection of short stories showcasing different readers reading different chapters of the Dark Dictionary. You will always think twice about whether to read a horror story or not after reading this manga. So, are you up for the challenge?
29. Zashiki Onna
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| Title | Zashiki Onna |
| Genre | Drama, Horror, Psychological, Thriller |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Mochizuki Minetaro |
| Status | Competed |
| Volume | 1 |
| Chapters | 11 |
This manga takes stalking to another level. It has been the best seller since 1993 and is still popular as the scariest manga ever. The fun fact is that this stalker story was crafted when the term stalking wasn’t even acknowledged in Japan.
Zashiki Onna is just too realistic; that is why it is popular and stressful at the same time. A college student named Hiroshi attracts the attention of a creepy stalker woman. His so-called smooth life becomes hell when this tall, skinny woman with a scary face and shopping bags starts invading his personal space.
It is a psychological horror and thriller that will leave you unsettling for quite a few days at least. The eeriness, the art, and the plot are top-notch for a horror manga.
28. Blood on the Tracks
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| Title | Blood on the Tracks/ Chi no Wadachi |
| Genre | Drama, Horror, Psychological |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Oshimi Shuuzou |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Volume | Unknown |
| Chapters | 108 (Translated) |
Some horror manga don’t need to have ghosts, ugly monsters, or serial killers. Sometimes narcissistic, manipulative, and obsessive characters display a living hell. Blood on the Tracks is one such psychological horror and thriller with lots of drama.
The art truly best showcases the minute details and intricate facial features that add to the horror. Seiichi is an ordinary student with an overprotective mother. Things would be okay only if he didn’t discover the darker side of his mother.
Seiko, the mother in question, has a mental disorder. She is possessive of Seiichi to a dangerous level. Her manipulative nature makes Seiichi suffer greatly. The creepiness is real, fellas; you will feel insects crawling up your spine. So, try this one to know what a scary mum looks like.
27. Goth
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| Title | Goth |
| Genre | Horror, Mystery |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Otsuichi (Story), Ooiwa Kenji(Art) |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 1 |
| Chapters | 5 |
What gives you a good scare? Is it ghosts, aliens, clowns, zombies, or perhaps psychotic killers? If it’s the latter, then Goth is a treat for you. The author did an exceptional job showcasing the minute details of the character and habits of the protagonists. Goth is a manga based on uncanny murderers and solving the mysteries behind them.
However, it is very dark with ill-lit characters. The MC Kamiyama is interested in solving the grotesque murders. He is obsessed with them. After interacting with his classmate Yoru, they start solving mysterious and gruesome murders. But oh well, the plot turns unexpectedly when Kamiyama’s true personality surfaces.
He not only likes to solve such horrible murder cases, but he is fascinated with the idea “what if I kill someone in such a way.” Woah! That scared me. Try this one for some bloody images and a psychopath on a hunt. It is one the best mystery manga with curiosity chasing you.
26. The Shadow Out of Time
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| Title | The Shadow Out of Time/ Toki wo Koeru Kage |
| Genre | Horror, Mystery, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Lovecraft H.P.(Story), Tanabe Gou(Art) |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 2 |
| Chapters | 12 |
How many of us think about being abducted by aliens in our sleep? I guess it is one of the most basic of fantasies. Let’s twist this fantasy a little and add a thing or two. This manga is a manifestation of extraterrestrial horror focusing on a unique race of aliens named the Yith. The plot is twisted from the beginning.
You won’t understand what is happening until a few chapters. A professor named Peaslee suddenly falls into a coma, and he wakes up after many years. What intrigues the readers is that it wasn’t a coma but a bizarre incident. The creepy and unpleasant aliens named Yith have invaded earth.
One of the aliens took control of the doctor’s consciousness and lived in his place. Many eerie, dangerous, and horrifying incidents unfold as Peaslee searches for lost memories and time. If aliens don’t scare you, this one will change your mindset. It is one of the best mystery-oriented horror manga and indeed it will leave you with some dark aftereffects.
25. Dorohedoro
| Information | |
| Title | Dorohedoro |
| Genre | Action, Horror, Fantasy, Comedy |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Hayashida Q |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 23 |
| Chapters | 190 |
This one is similar to Tokyo Ghoul. You are in for many bloodsheds, gory fights, disgusting and non-human creatures, and petite freaks. There are a few manga that have bloody action sequences blending with horror. Dorohedoro is one such manga set in a world without rules and laws.
Our protagonist is Kaiman, the man cursed with a reptile head. He is frustrated and angry and has no patience. So, slashing someone’s throat if he doesn’t like something is the next normal thing. To find the one responsible for his curse, Kaiman teams up with his friend Nikaido and starts his journey to the Hole.
A place where the strong ones, be it magicians or non-human fighters, gather to test their strengths. I was waiting to say this because it fits with this manga. There is carnage everywhere. The art is much more focused and eerie, sending chills through your bones. The plot develops with mysteries and horror of all kinds. It would be a must-read if you enjoyed the horror of Tokyo Ghoul.
24. You Will Hear the Voice of the Dead
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| Title | You Will Hear the Voice of the Dead/ Shibito no Koe wo Kiku ga Yoi |
| Genre | Supernatural, Horror, Mystery |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Uguisu Sachiko |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 12 |
| Chapters | 79 |
This one is another excellent horror manga and deserves to be mentioned here. Whenever you think of horror, ghosts are the first thing that comes to mind naturally. This manga is based on a typical story but will make you scream. The plot focuses on a weak boy named Jun Kishida and his dead friend Hayakawa.
Jun has not much interest in his life apart from one thing. He can see ghosts and decides to solve the mysteries behind the paranormal activities around him. The problem is that not all the ghosts are welcoming enough to let Jun enter their personal space. Some of them scare him, and some of the spirits do more. However, Jun has a quiet helper beside him, his long-dead fellow Hayakawa.
Together the duo faces many scary and very scary situations with lots of ghosts and some supernatural stuff. Sometimes they succeed with flying colors, but others barely make it in one piece. It is a must-read manga with absorbable intriguing stories, plus the art is very smooth for a horror manga.
23. Chainsaw Man
| Information | |
| Title | Chainsaw Man |
| Genre | Action, Horror, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Fujimoto Tatsuki |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Volume | 11+ |
| Chapters | 97+ |
If you are an avid horror manga reader, you must have read Chainsaw Man. It won’t scare you much like a manga based on paranormal activities. Still, the devils appearing, body horror, and gory blood sequences indeed leave a bitter aftertaste.
The story’s star is Denji, a regular human desperate to have a happy life. However, dying at the hands of the Yakuza and waking up after merging with a devil changes his life completely. The plot develops as Denji is involved in some blood-soaked fights. The idea of a happy and peaceful life is now beyond reach.
The art in particular makes this one of the best sellers. Imagine a protagonist with chainsaws replacing his limbs, it is frightening right? The images are sometimes indeed disturbing and hard to digest with all the blood and hideous creatures popping from everywhere.
22. Gyo: The Death-Stench Creeps
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| Title | Gyo: The Death-Stench Creeps/ Ugomeku Bukimi |
| Genre | Drama, Horror, Sci-fi, Mystery |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Junji Ito |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 2 |
| Chapters | 21 |
Horror manga has a knack for pushing us to avoid our favorite things. For example, if you like beaches and swimming. After seeing fishes with metallic legs and human flesh-eating habits, you surely won’t try to swim for a few days at the least. Gyo is one such manga spraying horror everywhere.
The plot is focused on a couple trying to survive a sea-life-oriented apocalypse. All the sea life has become human flesh-eaters with metallic legs and whatnot. As if this wasn’t enough, the unbearable and deadly creatures are equipped with a fatal scent named Death-Stench.
The push and pull of life begin as the monstrous creatures increase, and the city falls to chaos. You should try to get accustomed to this kind of sea life for a change of pace. The art and creepiness will make you dwell in fear and thrills.
21. Tokyo Ghoul
| Information | |
| Title | Tokyo Ghoul |
| Genre | Action, Horror, Fantasy |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Ishida Sui |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 4 |
| Chapters | 144 |
Does it ring any bells? Well, I bet it does. Tokyo Ghoul is one of the famous manga with its anime adaptation gaining more popularity. If monsters don’t scare you, then how about some upgrade? Introducing Ghouls, the human flesh-eating sinister and petrifying beings!
The eeriness, grotesqueness, and chilling sensations that will give you goosebumps are basic in the manga. So, it is not for faint-hearted buddies. The plot is set in a world where Ghouls are living among humans. Our protagonist, Ken, is menial, self-doubting, and weak.
However, his life upends when he becomes a Ghoul hybrid. Get ready to witness blood splatter, body horror, psychological torture, and disturbing images. It also has gory action sequences, so it might help you to balance the fear and the adrenaline rush.
20. Dragon Head
| Information | |
| Title | Dragon Head |
| Genre | Horror, Drama, Action |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Mochizuki Minetaro |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 10 |
| Chapters | 89 |
If you are claustrophobic, a warm warning for you, don’t start this one. Dragon Head is one of the unique manga that gave me a cold sweat. I bet many have the same experience after reading it. The plot is very artistic though of course on a darker side since this is a horror manga.
The plot focuses on Teru, a teenager. He opens his eyes to the grotesque dead bodies of his fellow classmates. After the train derailed, Teru and two of his fellows barely survived. The smell of dead bodies and blood, the unpleasant scene, and the confined space is stomach-turning.
However, the gloomy plot turns dangerous and scary when the trio stumbles upon a mysterious cave. They traverse the cave to find food. Some unearthly, downright ugly, and scary human-flesh-eating creatures chase them. The art details, the feelings, and the expressions of the characters are so genuine that you will feel like you are the one experiencing it firsthand.
19. As the Gods Will: The Second Series
| Information | |
| Title | Kamisama no Iutoori Ni/ As the Gods Will: The Second Series |
| Genre | Horror, Supernatural, Action |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Kaneshiro Muneyuki (Story), Fujimura Akeji (Art) |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 21 |
| Chapters | 186 |
After gaining massive popularity, As the God Wills surprised the Otaku with its series 2. Based on a similar story, it spans a larger ground. After reading As the God Wills, I thought missing school on a day like that would be nothing less than a miracle or perhaps a blessing.
However, as the series came out, my thoughts were nullified. Yasuto Akashi, a class fellow of Shun, was missing from the school on the horrific day of the death games. To meet his friends, he visited the school on the same day only to find that the same chaos was happening worldwide.
Akashi is invited to a separate set of death games with other students who missed school that day. What tough luck! It gave me a horror-filled experience, but I couldn’t avoid the thrill and adrenaline rush at any cost.
18. DRCL Midnight Children
| Information | |
| Title | DRCL Midnight Children |
| Genre | Horror, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Sakamoto Shinichi |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Volume | 1+ |
| Chapters | 16 + |
DRCL’s plot is somewhat taken from Brams Stoker’s novel Dracula. You will know there is a noticeable difference here if you read it. DRCL is about children with superpowers and unique personalities. The manga is set in medieval times where legends of blood-drinking demons roam.
The concept of the manga is that children born closest to midnight are the strongest. They possess uncanny and never seen before powers. The plot focuses on Mina, a young cheerful and energetic girl. She survives in the academy as the only girl. Mina is determined to succeed in her career with her inhuman strength.
Luke is the male protagonist with some hidden powers, and he disguises himself as Lucy to befriend Mina. The plot develops as the kids see the urge to use their powers to solve the mysterious and supernatural incidents around them. It is not your typical horror manga. The art is aesthetic and bewitching. It is the second reason for the popularity of this manga. The first one is still the plot that is similar to Dracula.
17. Fort of the Apocalypse
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| Title | Fort of the Apocalypse/Apocalypse no Toride |
| Genre | Action, Mystery, Horror, Sci-fi |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Kuraishi Yuu (Story), Inabe Kazu (Art) |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 10 |
| Chapters | 49 |
Zombies are the very definition of horror and thrill. The next one on my list is another zombie manga. This one, however, is considered one of the best zombie-oriented manga ever. There are many reasons for it. Firstly, the plot is not just outlandishly gory or violent. It has a story, and a very entertaining one at that.
Secondly, the politics and power struggle are the best amidst the apocalypse. The plot focuses on a few prisoners. Not to say, but our MC Maeda is also a new inmate convicted of murder. Life in the prison might have been boring, but life outside the prison would be hell. When Maeda discovered the power struggle and dark secrets of the prison, the outer world was being attacked by zombies.
The plot turns dark and exciting when a prisoner van of infected inmates crashes into the prison. This incident brings the apocalypse right to Maeda’s doorstep. Not like we are being greedy and asking for more, but the author has a plethora of surprises in store for you. It is a must-read for horror and thrilling experiences.
16. Mr. Arashi’s Amazing Freak Show
| Information | |
| Title | Mr. Arashi’s Amazing Freak Show/Shoujo Tsubaki |
| Genre | Horror, Fantasy, Psychological |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Maruo Suihiro |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 1 |
| Chapters | 8 |
If a manga upsets you, leaves a sour after-taste and gives you chills every time you think of it, then it is undoubtedly horror. The next one on my list is one such tragic horror story that will surely leave you glum for a few days. Like the name of the manga says, it is about a Freak show.
When I say freaks, I literally mean uncanny and monstrous creatures. Mr. Arashi is a savage and brutal man. He runs his play with the help of his collection of freaks, including a snake woman, a mummified man, and a few others. The plot centers on Midori, an orphan enslaved by Arashi. She is forced to work as the caretaker of the monstrous creatures.
Not only that, but she is continuously abused and brutally tortured by Arashi and the freaks. The grisly creatures and the disturbing art will cast a gloomy spell on you. The tale of Midori’s survival begins as she decides to change. It is a psychological horror–based manga with a touch of dark fantasy. A worthy read if you are craving horror.
15. Lychee Light Club
| Information | |
| Title | Lychee Light Club/Litchi Hikari Club |
| Genre | Horror, Drama, Romance |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Furuya Usamaru |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 1 |
| Chapters | 9 |
I must say, horror genre manga are filled with outlandish ideas and disturbing art. The next one on my list is also one such manga with a touch of sci-fi. There is drama and suspense as well, so expect to have something above the ordinary. Hiroyuki, a regular college student, has a hidden personality.
He is a psycho who is obsessed with beauty. After school, he rules a small club filled with members with similar desires. They have created an AI/robot named Litchi to abduct girls for them. However, things take an unexpected turn when finally a girl arrives.
Litchi starts turning human with every passing second, and Hiroyuki begins to lose his rationality. Filled with some unorthodox ideas, over-the-top drama, and romance, and finally gruesome blood splatter awaits you.
14. Uzumaki
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| Title | Uzumaki/ Uzumaki: Spiral into Horror |
| Genre | Horror, Drama, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Junji Ito |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 3 |
| Chapters | 19 |
If you are an avid horror manga reader, you indeed have read Uzumaki. It is considered one of the best works by the author Junji Ito. He is famous for creating terrifying and horrific stories.
The plot is set in a cursed town in Japan where the people are obsessed with spirals. After unexplainable incidents, they lose their lives. Every chapter of Uzumaki focuses on a unique subject resembling spirals, such as snails, hair, snakes, and storms.
The protagonist Kirie is slowly witnessing the gruesome and disturbing events of the curse. The story develops with Kirie’s ordeals and many more horrific instances. I know the plot seems all over the place, but once you go through the first few chapters, you will see the build-up and thus fear binding you in its spiral.
13. Seeds of Anxiety
| Information | |
| Title | Funan No Tane/ Seeds of Anxiety |
| Genre | Horror, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Nakayama Masaaki |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 3 |
| Chapters | 72 |
Funan No Tane truly exhibits the essence of horror. It is a collection of horrific incidents based on some superstitions or folklore. The best part is that they are genuinely terrifying and difficult to digest. This manga will surely scare you to death. Since the manga has no main characters, it is easy to describe.
Some random horror stories in action would be the perfect way to tell you about this manga. One story has creepy ghosts, the other has hideous monsters, and the next one has supernatural elements. Some are outlandish and downright gruesome. Like a girl slits her throat in front of innocent bystanders.
You will love the detailed art, but the images sometimes are very disturbing. However, it wouldn’t be scary if it wasn’t the case.
12. Higurashi When They Cry
| Information | |
| Title | Higurashi: When They Cry-Meguri/ Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Meguri |
| Genre | Horror, Suspense, Mystery, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Ryukishi 07 (Story), Akase Tomato (Art) |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 38 |
| Chapters | 222 |
There are very few horror manga that take season one as the building blocks and create hype for season two. Higurashi is one such manga. I will give a fair warning that the manga is horror because of its supernatural elements. Additionally, season one has only mysteries and fear lurking around. Unless you read season 2, these mysteries will haunt you to death.
The plot revolves around teenagers Rika and Satoko. Their friendship goes way back. Both have opposite personalities but fits together well. The story develops when they join a famous academy and Rika starts to drift apart from Satoko. The loneliness, feeling of betrayal, and jealousy pushed Satoko into the depths of depression and a much darker enigma.
With Satoko turning darker with each passing day, things become weird. However, there is more to the plot, Rika only looks like an average girl, but her 1000 years of life are a secret for later. Ops, did I spoil it? It is one of the best suspense and twisted horror manga and a highly recommended one..
11. Karadasagashi
| Information | |
| Title | Karadasagashi |
| Genre | Horror, Thriller |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Welzard (Story), Murase Katsuoshi (Art) |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 17 |
| Chapters | 153 |
Is it just me, or do school corridors and hospital hallways scare the life out of you at night, but still you love them? I can bet it isn’t just me. Karadasagashi is a manga set in an empty school in the dark of night. However, it is also a demonstration of the Hide & Seek game, just a bit more violent, scary and hellish.
The plot begins with a strange and petrifying incident. Haruka, the protagonist, and her friends are in for a game of hide and seek. The group finds themselves transported to their school at midnight. To come back alive, they have to find the body parts of their friend named Asuka. However, there is a catch.
If they fail today, they will automatically restart the game until they succeed. I could have digested it if this was all. But the plot gets dangerously intriguing. The group is chased by a ghostly and awful girl-like being who is up to kill them if she catches up. So, the chase becomes terrifying as the story progresses. The art and horror elements are top-notch and will give you nightmares.
10. Gannibal
| Information | |
| Title | Gannibal |
| Genre | Horror, Suspense |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Ninomiya Masaaki |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 13 |
| Chapters | 120 |
Has anyone got a chance to watch The Wrong Turn? Well, Gannibal is a little similar to that concept. Also, I think the human flesh-eating trope is trendy these days. Many manga are making use of this concept to instill fear among readers. Gannibal, aka Cannibal, is a manga based solely on human-flesh eating.
I forgot to add the mystery and thrills that are continuously increasing in this one. The plot revolves around Daigo Agawa. His life becomes hell when he gets assigned to a remote village. Initially, the plot is delightful as everyone in the town is sweet and welcoming. However, after a certain death occured, things turn scary and mysterious.
In his search for the culprit, Daigo discovers that he is living among Cannibals, the human flesh-eaters. From then on, his fight against them and the tale of his survival begins. Enjoy this one only to say goodbye to your hunger for a few days; Good Luck!!!
9. As the Gods Will
| Information | |
| Title | As the God Wills/ Kamisama No Iutoori 1 |
| Genre | Horror, Action, Drama, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Kaneshiro Muneyuki (Story), Fujimura Akeji (Art) |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 5 |
| Chapters | 21 |
It is one of the best action manga, followed by horror. The author’s skill in creating a horrific scene and displaying the mysterious backstory of the characters is exceptional. The manga is firmly based on Death Games. Shun Takahata is a high schooler and not very satisfied with his dull life.
Then, one day, things take an unexpected turn, and his uninteresting life becomes a death game. That’s why they say one should be careful what they wish for. In an odd event, their teacher’s head explodes, and a Daruma doll takes its place. This Daruma doll traps every student in the class in a tricky game. The rules are simple: if you move, you die. Make the Daruma doll stop by pushing its button.
The contradictory rules mark the beginning of the game, and a lot of slaughter ensues. Shun stands as the lone survivor only to find that there is a series of death games, and he just crossed level one. Art, action, thrill, and horror are just top-notch. It is highly recommended for horror addicts with gory blood fights.
8. Jisatsu Houjo
| Information | |
| Title | Jisatsu Houjo |
| Genre | Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Okita Yoshito (Story), Murase Katsutoshi(Art) |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 2 |
| Chapters | 11 |
This one is very similar to “This Man,” except it is dreary and a bit more horrifying than the former. It is based on the urban legend that a mysterious girl lures people into signing a suicide contract with her and then hangs them. The town of Kongou is under the dark spell of suicide.
Every single case is a copy of the other as everyone dies by hanging themselves. Amidst this horrifying terror Saotome, a college student has recurring dreams of a girl. Like the legend, she makes him sign a suicide contract with her. Saotome’s everyday life is turning dark but becomes darker when he discloses it to a therapist named Hirasaka.
Unbeknownst to Saotome, he signs a suicide contract with her. The slow-paced stalking-like chase begins with horror creeping in on you. Trusting people will surely be a problem after this read, but still a worthy read.
7. Gantz
| Information | |
| Title | Gantz |
| Genre | Horror, Action, Sci-fi, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Oku Hiroya |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 37 |
| Chapters | 383 |
It is time for one of my favorite horror manga. Action-oriented horror manga are accepted widely. They become massive hits in no time as compared to other horror manga. Gantz is one such manga with the best action and horror combo. The plot highlights a lonesome and not-so-special teenager named Kei Kurono.
The story begins with his tragic death that led him to a strange building filled with many like him. Some unusual black spheres emerge,order and equip people to kill nameless, powerful creatures. Kei enters a space filled with monsters of all sorts. This is the world of Gantz. Kei’s character develops with his battles, and as a reward, he is given a chance to return to his daily life.
However, there is a big catch. Those who have once visited the world of Gantz cannot be free of its curse. Kei is summoned again and again to the grisly world, and every time he returns triumphant. It is one of the longest action-packed horror manga with 300+ chapters. The best part is that each and every character is developed perfectly, and the thrill and horror are everlasting.
6. Blame
| Information | |
| Title | Blame |
| Genre | Horror, Action, Sci-fi, Drama |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Nihei Tsutomu |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 10 |
| Chapters | 65 |
Okay, fellas, so Blame is one of the manga that depicts technological horror and many other bloodthirsty creatures. The art of this manga is exceptional. I am not a hard-core fan of cyberpunk; still, I love how the theme mixes in with the rest. The manga’s plot is all over the place, yet the instances and creativity are on par with any other best manga.
Hence, it is among the cream of the crop in my list. Blame is set in a dystopian world and circles on a single individual named Killy and his deadly adventures. In the Blame world, humans are forced to live and survive in hiding from gigantic flesh-eating monsters. All kinds of creepy and dangerous robots lurk around to prey on the pitiable humans.
In such an environment, Killy is out with his miraculous gun-like weapon in search of a human. This said human is capable of transforming the unruly world of Blame. Fighting the gigantic hideous monsters, battles using strange powers, and the fear of being eaten will give you the adrenaline rush many times. It is highly recommended if you like twisted technological horror stories and cyberpunk.
5. Starving Anonymous
| Information | |
| Title | Starving Anonymous/ Shokuryou Jinrui |
| Genre | Horror, Thriller |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Kuraishi Yuu (Story), Inabe Kazu (art) |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 7 |
| Chapters | 64 |
It is one of the biggest hits of the past decade. This manga actually has some otaku comparing it to Gantz, Berserk, and Shiver. Frankly speaking, they aren’t wrong. The plethora of gore, two-story-tall ugly monsters, and unleashed carnage will give you anxiety attacks. The plot is intriguing from the get-go.
Ie, the protagonist, and his friends are going back home. Suddenly, they lose consciousness thanks to mysterious gas in the bus. When they open their eyes, the peaceful scenery has been shifted to a slaughterhouse. Frozen bodies and humans slicing them is the only visible thing.
As they run to find a way out, the environment turns more disgusting and stomach-turning. Extra chubby humans are being fed some liquid. They are then presented to hideous monsters that eat them while savoring them.
Human livestock, illegal experimentation on humans, and whatnot! This underground slaughterhouse is a hell named The Cradle. Leaving this place in one piece is a big no. The art is simply excellent, and the plot is unique. Suspense, stomach-turning events, and horror await you. Are you up for it?
4. Tomie
| Information | |
| Title | Tomie |
| Genre | Horror, Drama, Supernatural |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Junji Ito |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 3 |
| Chapters | 20 |
Another great work by Junji Ito is Tomie. He is famous for bringing the best horror and scariest stories to the spotlight. Have you ever seen a bewitching beauty? If not, then meet Tomie. She is the manifestation of elegance and beauty from head to toe. People fall in love with her with a single glance.
She is a teenager, and men line up to see her single smile. The plot turns intriguing when the school mourns her death. However, the next moment the same Tomie greets them with a smile. The suspense increases and the terror envelop everyone wondering how Tomei is alive.
You will be hooked when you discover that Tomie is a succubus, and preying on men is her only hobby and satisfaction. This manga is filled with fear, nightmares, suspense, and violent images. The art gets five stars since it becomes too realistic at times.
3. God’s Child
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| Title | God’s Child/ Kami no Kodomo |
| Genre | Horror, Drama, Psychological |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Nishioka Kyoudai |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 1 |
| Chapters | 11 |
One of the scariest manga I have read that succeeded in forcing me to stop midway. But my curiosity is superior. So, I had to challenge myself and digest the plethora of outright scary and creepy events. Unlike its name, the manga is more of psychological horror.
Yet, the straightforward, expressive, violent, and gory themes deeply follow the horror genre. The plot focuses on a child who is aimed to exact revenge on the world. He was ledby his mother to torture and brutally deliver his scary habits to the world in return for his mother’s suffering.
The boy successfully delivers his psychopathic fantasies in the ugliest and most inhuman way you can imagine. The art is realistic, and the story of a boy growing up in blood is surely entangling. He develops into a serial killer named God’s Child. Once you read it, you will have difficulty clearing your head of the horror and violence.
2. Berserk
| Information | |
| Title | Berserk |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Horror, Fantasy, Drama |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Kentaro Miura |
| Status | Unknown |
| Volume | 41 |
| Chapters | 364 |
Aha! This is among my favorites. I know it falls under the dark fantasy genre. However, the idea of a child being born from a hanged corpse is undoubtedly enough to creep you out. Additionally, this manga is based on the “kill to survive” theme.
So, the blood splatter, overall grotesqueness, and the demons make it one of the best and most popular horror manga out there. Guts; the Black Swordsman, is the center of the series. A sad and dreadful childhood leads Guts to become a mercenary. His life is based on killing people for a reward. However, things take an unexpected turn when a demon named Apostles enters his life.
As if this wasn’t enough, Guts seeks revenge on the one who threw him into this hellish pit of blood and killing. His monstrous yet appealing appearance equipped with inhuman strength and deadly weapons will make you see a grim reaper surely. (I am referring to his Berserk mode, scary yet captivating)
What sells this manga is the art, the character development and the perfect blend of thrills and creepiness that is never ending.
1. Shiver
| Information | |
| Title | Shiver |
| Genre | Horror |
| Type | Manga |
| Author | Junji Ito |
| Status | Completed |
| Volume | 1 |
| Chapters | 9 |
Now then, it is time for the best among the best. If you are a true horror manga fan, you must have read this one or heard of it. Junji Ito is famous for giving spine-chilling and stomach-turning horror stories, including Uzimaki and Tomie. In the horror genre, Shiver is considered a masterpiece.
None have come close to the eeriness and fear enticing work of Junji Ito. The art is detailed and focused on instilling fear in the readers. The other party will only get chills down their spine by describing the plot. Shiver is a collection of short horror stories, and each has a lasting impact.
Spoiling all won’t be fun; still, I will highlight a few creepy ones. An arm punctured with needles and tiny visible holes crawl towards a sick girl lying on the bed! A girl attempts suicide by hanging herself, and the thing you know is the flying balloons with human faces. They are next in line to die a cruel death.
There is another story of a confused family that hired puppeteers to help them live their everyday lives only to become living dolls. There are many other dark, creepy, gore, and hard-to-digest stories in Shiver. Anxiety attacks, loss of hunger, or gloomy mood are to be expected after reading this. It is the best horror manga I have ever read, and it reduced my life span to half. Nonetheless, this one isn’t for the fainthearted, so enjoy it with caution.
Conclusion
Phew, I am alive!!! LOL!
Just so you know, it took me all my courage to put this list together. I almost got amnesia trying to get the horrific and disturbing images outta my head. Plus, I don’t feel like eating anything now after all the gore and dark stuff.
So my dears and bears, with this, I conclude the list of 51+ horror manga. I tried to list the best, most popular, and aesthetic in art and the scariest overall manga of all times. This list contains whatever you can imagine, starting from action-oriented horror, psychological horror, serial killers, ghosts, hideous monsters, cannibals, vampires, and everything else.
It is just that this list will have it in a twisted and scarier way than your imagination. I bet it is a feast for horror manga lovers. I am pretty sure I missed a few, but I would love to know your favorite ones. Plus, I would love to know if you have ever experienced any paranormal activity around you.
Or perhaps you have nightmares that manifest in your reality. If yes, please let me know if you feel like it in the comment section.
Time for goodbye, mates! I’ll see you soon with another exciting topic. Until then, Adios!!!
![19+ ANIME Like Re: Zero - [RECOMMENDATIONS] Re: Zero is probably one of my favorite series this season. Every time you and your Subaru think you get it all, bam! No, it's not. The series is a great combination of virtual RPG worlds, adventure, mystery, comedy, and exclamation, and you can go from beautiful and romantic moments to dull moments. In a matter of minutes, it's no wonder you're looking for another anime with the same sentiment. That's why I found 19+ anime series like Re: Zero that fans from a different world will enjoy starting from scratch! Let's see the recommendations! Read More: 15+ Re: Zero Zodiac Signs (Find Yours!) 20. Grimgar Of Fantasy And Ashes A group of people finds themselves in a game-like world where they must destroy what threatens world peace and their memories fade. But there is a condition. This means that you cannot be reborn. When you die, you will always die. The team consists of Manato the thief Haruhino, a dream catcher, a wizard named Shihoru and Mogzo Warrior, and the Knight of Ranta. The perfect setting in which you will enjoy watching the characters evolve as the plot progresses. There are 12 episodes in total. What sets Grimgar apart in a sea of anime is the incredible work of art of him. Similar to the watercolor effect and a realistic way to interact with children who are being transported to another world. It can be found by fans from different worlds, although it remains one of the most versatile global series with more fictional elements than any other fictional element in this sub-genre. 19. No Game, No Life Here we are a bit removed from time travel. I don't have time to travel here. But few children were taken to a fictional world and tried to understand the laws of the world there. Sure, this isn't a head-to-head comparison, but if RE: Zero is the idea of bringing modern people into the realm of fiction, this is what you get here. Sora and Shiro are siblings in their regular world.. But one day they were transported to a fictional world called Disboard, where all disputes were resolved through gameplay after playing (and winning) that game, and from what they remember, this became easy for both of them. In addition to the urgency of the second season, the series ranks first among international viewers as a fast-paced 12-episode anime. 18. Akame Ga Kill Tatsumi is a new member of the Starry Sky of Night Raid, a secret government assassination organization. All he wanted to do was raise enough money to help people and send them back to their families. But he soon realized that everything he knew about the country he lived in was a lie. A country boy named Tatsumi travels to the capital with two childhood friends of his to make a name for himself. He wants to raise money to help poor people. But when he became the victim of a bandit attack and left his friends, his life faced a drastic change. In many cases, Tatsumi learns of the brutal fate of his missing friend from a seemingly dangerous assassin named Night Reds. After meeting the Night Raid, Tatsumi joins the Night Raid, the assassination arm of the Revolutionary Army, to save the country from the tyranny of the kingdom. 17. Sword Art Online Kazuto has become a beta tester for the release of virtual games. Everything seemed to be going well when gamers realized they couldn't log out. In other words, I was stuck in a game lurking in every corner of death. The only way out of this virtual world is to complete 100 levels of the game, and it's up to Kazuto to achieve it and become a hero in the process. 16. Higurashi: When They Cry Keiichi Maebara tore his life and moved to a remote village, where he soon became friends. He was surprised to seek out that there have been numerous disappearances and deaths during his stay in this quiet town, and in shock, all his questions on an equivalent subject always faced silence. It's up to him to know what happened in the city. As the second season of Higurashi When They Cry, Kai takes up the ending story, chases his group of friends, and recalls the summer of 1983. Rika Furude did whatever it took to prevent her friend from dying. They work together to find out who is behind it and how to stop this torture. Not necessarily time travels, but Season 2 of Higurashi focuses on the prevention of death and tragedy. The two anime protagonists have to repeat them over some time and try to change the score each time they restart. It certainly feels more supernatural than adventure. But it also wonders what will happen next and tries to guess exactly what happened. There is a really cute girl even if it's a little dark! 15. Madoka Magica Madoka Magica is a completely new genre of magical girl anime. It started like any other magical girl anime but soon deteriorated. People are starting to die on the left, right, and center, but this is not the worst thing that happens in this anime. 14-year-old Madoka has a strange dream about a strange girl, a moray eel, and a giant creature. The next day, when the dream woman realizes that she is a transfer student, Homura, and Madoka and her friend Sayaka meet a creature, some strangers. It's like a strange cat called Kyubey. Kyubey makes a magical girl contract with Madoka and fights against the witch, and her wish is fulfilled. 14. The Rising Of The Shield Hero Naofumi Iwatani, a college student,got summoned in a land called Melromarc and has become one of the four protagonists whose mission is to protect the land from various obstacles. As a shield champion, his reputation was further affected when people mocked his weaknesses and were accused of not exploiting a woman called Marti. The purpose of the nerd is to clarify his name and gain the respect of those around him. 13. ERASED Satoru Fujinuma has a mystical power to go back in time. But it can always come back. One day he traveled 18 years ago and got stuck there. Satoru is an enthusiastic and talented cartoonist. When a tragedy occurs, he will return in time. He saved some lives by making use of his abilities. One day someone died near him and he was the prime suspect. This time, he was fired for 18 years before the tragedy that involved the murder of one of his classmates began. He now needs to prevent these tragic events, save lives and change the future. When I saw life in a different world start from scratch, I had the idea that Erased appeared immediately. Re: Zero starting from scratch, Erased will immerse you in episodes with constant twists, and turns, just like Satoru can go back in time. And start over to avoid the sad result. However, the two of them cannot have much control when this happens. There is no doubt that Erased has quite a few comedies and no lovable, mysterious creatures. But Satoru's little comments and reactions elicited laughter and smiles. 12. KonoSuba: God’s Blessing On This Wonderful World! Kazuma Satou will be reborn in a fictional world and given the option to choose a weapon. Fortunately, he finally chose the less useful water. If he wasn't bad enough, Kazuma would know right away that he didn't know about this new world. Staying there meant that it was much more complicated than he had imagined. 11. Steins; Gate Steins; Gate, an anime about the set of mad scientist Rintarou Okabe and his exiled friends were a great success apart from the colorful and fun character. But with a dark change along the way, it is still considered one of the best series in anime. Again, the obvious link is time travel. And like the animation above, Steins includes; Gate, people who must somehow change their past to change their original behavior, save lives, or prevent disaster. It is like a science fiction movie. But there are many surprises and dire consequences that can lead to poor decisions, and many fans admit that if you enjoy Re: Zero, you might love Steins; Gate. 10. Punchline Yuuta Iridatsu is a boy who gets emotional and passes out every time he sees a girl's underwear. One day, spirits from Utah roam like ghosts in an apartment building, and three servants, Mikatan, Rabura, and Ito live in it. But in this way, the asteroid destroys the Earth when excited as it is. Yuuta strives to avoid potential disasters and understands his abilities and his relationship with the aforementioned girl. In Punchline, our heroes need to prevent death and other disasters by taking their footsteps without receiving too much from them. She has cute comical girls and cute floating cats as if she is in a different world, starting from the beginning. There is another opportunity in lingerie! Punchline has amazing elements too, and with a few unexpected twists, you can take care of Re: ZERO, the beginning of life in another world, using Punchline's art and character design. 9. Orange The story allows high school student Naho Takamiya to receive a message from herself in the future and address her greatest regret in her life. Naho's future autonomous commandos pass on to student Kakeru Naruse to observe that fans of romantic animation may like this anime. It is not another high school anime that portrays girls as mere sex objects. There is a sinister atmosphere. Those who like gloomy animation may find this interesting; there are 13 episodes in total. 8. GATE Youji Itami of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) saves people from the sudden attack of mysterious creatures from the other side of the door. Three months later, Youji led a special zone team to make amends, otherwise, both worlds would face severe impacts consisting of 12 episodes. 7. Ajin Kei Nagai becomes an Ajin in an accident. Ajins are immortal creatures that are considered a threat to humankind and should be caught every time they see them. Later, the government used the Ajins as a volunteer for an inhumane experience, and the Ajins tried to take revenge on the government. care-free Kei is forced like him when Sato, who is considered the most dangerous and violent of the Ajins, has 13 episodes. 6. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Haruhi Suzumiya’s Melancholy follows the members of the SOS Brigade enjoying their summer vacation but suddenly begins to feel like they're repeating the same two-week summer life over and over again. If something goes wrong, Mikuru, Yuki, and Itsuki recognize the problem and work together to solve this endless loop. Some people like it, some people don't care, and some people don't like it. At first, I'm curious, but then I figured out what happened and it was worth it! 5. The Tatami Galaxy Watashi, a third-year student at Kyoto University, was always careful not to miss his college time. He, along with the mischievous Ozu, fights hard to pave the way for his life, trying to find a girl and fulfilling his college dream. He joined the band as a freshman. But in the end, he will be disappointed when things do not lead him to a life of complete love. Eventually, you'll want to join another circle to start over. If you come up with this idea, go back to the beginning of your college year. 4. Problem children are coming from another world, aren't they? You Kasukabe, Izayoi Sakamaki, and Asuka Kudou are rare teenagers blessed with supernatural powers. But they were fed up with an unexpectedly unbalanced life until everyone received a strange envelope with an unexpected invitation to a mysterious place called Little Garden. Upon entering a vast and mysterious new world, Kurousagi welcomed the trio, who revealed that they had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a special high-stakes game that harnessed their talents. However, to join, you must first join the community. The nameless Kurousagi community realized that they had lost their official status and fertile land due to the defeat of the Demon King, and set out to regain the dignity of their new home and were eager to protect its inhabitants. Then explore the excitement Little Garden must bring. 3. Ookami to Koushinryou- Spice and Wolf The street vendor Lawrence Craft travels around the world to sell all sorts of things. After visiting the city, he found a girl sleeping under a haystack in his car. With ears and a coyote tail, Wolfgirl describes her as being called "God," but her name is full and nothing else. Lawrence frustrated the young woman a little. But after she heard more about her, she decided to move and chase north. During their journey, they experience all kinds of adventures and are often in trouble. But little by little, their bond grew stronger. 2. Endride Shun Asanaga is a 15-year-old high school student with an optimistic and cheerful personality. One day he found a mysterious crystal in the office of his father, a scientist, and businessman. When he touched it, his world was distorted and he was sent to the world of Endra. Emilio, the prince of the Kingdom of Endra, looks down on King Delzain as he approaches his 16th birthday. Emilio is now in an era where he can succeed to the throne, so he picks up his weapon and tries to take revenge. However, Emilio was so weak that Delzain was arrested and imprisoned. After reading this plot, you can see that Re: Zero animation has transformed into another fictional world. 1. Magic Knight Rayearth As we all know, if you are looking for different universal series that make a different world like Re: Zero ... Magic Knight Rayearth is one of them. Three female characters that aired in the early 1990s were transported to another world atop Tokyo Tower. When they arrived, the world was in danger, just like the resurrection of a shield hero. So they turned the three girls into legendary knights of magic and made a difference. 2019 may seem like a cliché. But this anime is "original" as it is in another world. Conclusion Re:Zero is an amazing Isekai Anime that never ceases to amaze us. With the end of new season, you can expect these series to provide similar experience. So, let’s get the party started! 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