Horror (501)

Creating—and maintaining—a sense of dread in the audience takes priority, eliciting shock, fear, or disgust through atmosphere and frightening scenarios. Mood must be of equal or greater importance than setting and characterization in horror stories. Almost always, the main cast will be under constant threat of danger. Many stories can incorporate elements of horror as a plot device to unnerve the audience, but the overarching narrative must be focused on evoking and maintaining apprehension to be Horror. Contrast with Suspense where the audience craves to know what will happen next rather than fearing it.

Hellsing: The Dawn

Hellsing: The Dawn

Hellsing: The Dawn

During the height of World War II, Nazi Germany seeks to strengthen their soldiers with technology crafted under the influence of vampiric biology. Out of fear of this technology turning the tide of war in the Axis's favor, Sir Arthur Hellsing enlists his butler and soldier Walter C. Dornez and vampire Alucard to put a stop to the German plot, sending the two men into a conflict that will scar them both forever.

Jul 27, 2011 to Dec 26, 2012 | 3 eps | Publishing

Hell Target

Hell Target

Hell Target

Jan 21, 1987 | 1 eps | Publishing

Chainsaw Maid

Chainsaw Maid

Chainsaw Maid

Dec 8, 2007 | 1 eps | Publishing

Pussycat

Pussycat

Pussycat

Dec 8, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Bloody Date

Bloody Date

Bloody Date

Nov 29, 2006 | 1 eps | Publishing

Another: The Other - Inga

Another: The Other - Inga

Another: The Other - Inga

May 26, 2012 | 1 eps | Publishing

Zetman

Zetman

Zetman

Apr 3, 2012 to Jun 26, 2012 | 13 eps | Publishing

Bloody Night

Bloody Night

Bloody Night

May 21, 2006 | 1 eps | Publishing

Gyo

Gyo

Gyo

Though her trip to Okinawa was supposed to be a lovely excursion to the seaside, college student Kaori Sawahara finds that it is anything but when a horrifying menace emerges from the watery depths. A strange mechanism has taken control of the sea creatures, granting them legs and sending them on land to attack anything in their way. Kaori and her friends—the lustful Erika and the reserved Aki—find themselves caught up in this onslaught, made worse by the creatures' rotting stench of death.

Surviving the first assault, Kaori tries to contact her fiancé Tadashi in Tokyo. However, the call is cut short in what sounds like another fish attack. Fearing for his safety, Kaori leaves for Tokyo. With Erika and Aki contending with the attacks in Okinawa, Kaori rushes to find Tadashi, unaware that the crisis has only just begun.

Oct 29, 2011 | 1 eps | Publishing

Blood-C

Blood-C

Blood-C

Peaceful schoolgirl by day, fearsome monster slayer by night, Saya Kisaragi is leading a split life. Equipped with a ceremonial sword given to her by her father for sacred tasks, she vanquishes every monster who dares threaten her quiet little village. But all too soon, Saya's reality and everything she believes to be true is tested, when she overhears the monsters speak of a broken covenant—something she knows nothing about. And then, unexpectedly, a strange dog appears; it asks her to whom she promised to protect the village, curious as to what would happen if she were to break that promise. Tormented by unexplainable visions and her world unraveling around her, we travel with Saya through her struggle to find a way to the truth in a village where nothing is as it seems.

Jul 8, 2011 to Sep 30, 2011 | 12 eps | Publishing

Blood-C: The Last Dark

Blood-C: The Last Dark

Blood-C: The Last Dark

Having escaped the many horrors of her village, Saya Kisaragi vows to hunt down the monster responsible and make him pay with his life. As she tears through flesh and bone for her vendetta, she encounters SIRRUT, a group of ingenious hackers, who enlist Saya to help them defeat a common enemy—someone she knows all too well.

Unfortunately, the path she follows is paved with tragedy, as once again, Saya faces betrayal at the hands of those she has come to trust. With her back against the wall, the fearsome monster slayer must fight with all her strength and skill if she is to overcome this final mission and exact vengeance.

Jun 2, 2012 | 1 eps | Publishing

Another

Another

Another

In class 3-3 of Yomiyama North Junior High, transfer student Kouichi Sakakibara makes his return after taking a sick leave for the first month of school. Among his new classmates, he is inexplicably drawn toward Mei Misaki—a reserved girl with an eyepatch whom he met in the hospital during his absence. But none of his classmates acknowledge her existence; they warn him not to acquaint himself with things that do not exist. Against their words of caution, Kouichi befriends Mei—soon learning of the sinister truth behind his friends' apprehension.

The ominous rumors revolve around a former student of the class 3-3. However, no one will share the full details of the grim event with Kouichi. Engrossed in the curse that plagues his class, Kouichi sets out to discover its connection to his new friend. As a series of tragedies arise around them, it is now up to Kouichi, Mei, and their classmates to unravel the eerie mystery—but doing so will come at a hefty price.

Jan 10, 2012 to Mar 27, 2012 | 12 eps | Publishing

Sankarea

Sankarea

Sankarea

Ever since he was a child, zombie-obsessed Chihiro Furuya has wanted an undead girlfriend. Soon enough, his love for all things zombie comes in handy when his cat Baabu gets run over, prompting Chihiro to try to make a resurrection potion and bring him back to life. During his endeavor, he sees a rich girl named Rea Sanka yelling into an old well every day about her oppressive life. After meeting and bonding with her, Chihiro is convinced by Rea to persevere in saving Baabu. Eventually, he succeeds with the help of the poisonous hydrangea flowers from Rea's family garden.

Unaware of the potion's success and seeking to escape the burdens of her life, Rea drinks the resurrection potion, mistakenly thinking she will die. Though it doesn't kill her, the effects still linger and her death from a fatal accident causes her to be reborn as a zombie. With help from Chihiro, Rea strives to adjust to her new—albeit undead—life.

For a boy wanting a zombie girlfriend, this situation would seem like a dream come true. But in Sankarea, Chihiro's life becomes stranger than usual as he deals with Rea's odd new cravings and the unforeseen consequences of her transformation.

Apr 6, 2012 to Jun 29, 2012 | 12 eps | Publishing

Within the Bloody Woods

Within the Bloody Woods

Within the Bloody Woods

May 22, 2006 to Aug 5, 2006 | 2 eps | Publishing

Guilstein

Guilstein

Guilstein

Jun 15, 2002 | 1 eps | Publishing

Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen II - Doldrey Kouryaku

Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen II - Doldrey Kouryaku

Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen II - Doldrey Kouryaku

Jun 23, 2012 | 1 eps | Publishing

Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen III - Kourin

Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen III - Kourin

Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen III - Kourin

Feb 1, 2013 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tasogare Otome x Amnesia

Tasogare Otome x Amnesia

Tasogare Otome x Amnesia

Apr 9, 2012 to Jun 25, 2012 | 12 eps | Publishing

Gregory Horror Show: The Second Guest

Gregory Horror Show: The Second Guest

Gregory Horror Show: The Second Guest

Apr 1, 2000 to Oct 1, 2000 | 25 eps | Publishing

Gregory Horror Show: The Last Train

Gregory Horror Show: The Last Train

Gregory Horror Show: The Last Train

Oct 7, 2000 to Mar 31, 2001 | 26 eps | Publishing

Gregory Horror Show: The Bloody Karte

Gregory Horror Show: The Bloody Karte

Gregory Horror Show: The Bloody Karte

Apr 7, 2001 to Jun 30, 2001 | 12 eps | Publishing

Yumemakura Baku Twilight Gekijou

Yumemakura Baku Twilight Gekijou

Yumemakura Baku Twilight Gekijou

May 21, 1991 to Nov 21, 1991 | 4 eps | Publishing

Ushiro no Hyakutarou

Ushiro no Hyakutarou

Ushiro no Hyakutarou

Aug 21, 1991 to Oct 21, 1991 | 2 eps | Publishing

Sankarea OVA

Sankarea OVA

Sankarea OVA

Jun 8, 2012 to Nov 9, 2012 | 2 eps | Publishing