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.

Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Mirai-hen

Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Mirai-hen

Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Mirai-hen

Twenty-five years ago, the world was annihilated. With the coming of the Overfiend, God of all Gods, the human, demon, and beast realms collapsed together in chaos. With the promise that he would be born in 100 years to re-create his failed world, the Overfiend settled back to sleep within his mother's womb.

But something has gone terribly wrong...

Now the Overfiend is born prematurely and awaits the coming of his natural the enemy, the Lord of Chaos. His only hope for survival are Amano Jyaku and his sister Megumi. But destiny has moved in ways that even the Overfiend could never predict, as a new race of half-breed demon beasts has evolved.

As Amano travels to the kingdom of Azuma to investigate the appearance of the Lord of Chaos, he is swept up in the world-conquering schemes of Caesar, Azuma's dictator.

Against the backdrop of a demon beast slave revolt and the return of the diabolical Munhihausen, only Amano and the demon beast Buju can save the world from another fiery destruction. With the fate of the earth and its inhabitants hanging in the balance, all wait to see what the coming of the Lord of Chaos will bring...
Oct 1, 1992 to Aug 21, 1993 | 4 eps | Publishing

Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Inferno Road

Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Inferno Road

Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Inferno Road

Directly following the conclusion of Urotsukidoji III, the survivors of the Azuma kingdom genocide travel aboard a futuristic tank with Osaka as the destination. There, they plan to face both the Overfiend and their own fates as well. Along they way, the stumble upon a civilization beyond imagination, where children cruely rule over the adults. It is up to Amano Jyaku to save his friends from this sinister land and its evil ruler, Ellis. Shortly after their encounter, Sui Kaka Ju's sister Yoenhime summons Munhihausen, who transforms her into the menacing Yoenki. At last, she is strong enough to reap revenge on Amano for killing her brother. But Munhihausen has his own hidden agendas. The Urotsukidoji legend will finally reach its climax in Osaka, when Kiojo, the sweet and innocent Himi, and the Chojin meet face to face.
Dec 21, 1993 to May 20, 1995 | 3 eps | Publishing

Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji 5: Kanketsu-hen

Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji 5: Kanketsu-hen

Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji 5: Kanketsu-hen

Only one episode of this was partially completed, the released version containing numerous examples of animation that is missing in-between frames. The story as such concerned the arrival of the real Chojin as he/she (a hermaphrodite) makes moves to wipe out all life on Earth.

Interestingly, the setup for the show was far more heavily connected with the first two, more popular, chapters in the Urotsukidoji saga, with appearances by Nagumo and Akemi (unseen since the early episodes of Part III), and redesigned character models that more closely resembled the earlier episodes. Some of the less popular characters introduced in chapters III and IV, particularly Buju, were nowhere to be seen. Nevertheless, such strategies did little to get this final saga off the ground and the story was shelved.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Dec 28, 1996 | 1 eps | Publishing

Devilman: Tanjou-hen

Devilman: Tanjou-hen

Devilman: Tanjou-hen

Akira Fudou leads the life of a typical high school student. After a chance encounter with school bullies, he is rescued by his childhood friend Ryou Asuka. Ryou and Akira catch up over the course of an afternoon that ends with them crashing a party at a nightclub. Initially uncomfortable with the environment, Akira is shocked when violence provokes some of the club's partygoers to transform into demonic monsters. He and Ryou are only saved from the encounter thanks to the intervention of a great demon known as Amon. Amon possesses Akira, and the two together form the powerful Devilman⁠—a being that, due to the influence of Akira's strong empathy for his fellow man, is resolved to keep the human race safe from the threats of demonkind.

Nov 1, 1987 | 1 eps | Publishing

Devilman: Yochou Sirene-hen

Devilman: Yochou Sirene-hen

Devilman: Yochou Sirene-hen

Demons exist and their power is beyond what humans can fathom. In fact they are so strong that humans do not stand a chance against them in a fight.

The only thing strong enough to defeat a demon is another demon and it is trough this logic that Ryo Asuka hatches the plan to have his good-hearted friend Akira Fudo possessed by a demon. If a person is of pure of heart then he might be able to control the demon that posses him and thereby acquire power equal to a demon. After raising some hell in a club the plan works and Akira is possessed by the powerful demon known as Amon.

Now Akira is humanities sole champion of justice against the hidden demon menace that has plagued humanity since the dawn of time.

(Source: ANN)
Feb 25, 1990 | 1 eps | Publishing

Jigoku Sensei Nube OVA

Jigoku Sensei Nube OVA

Jigoku Sensei Nube OVA

Continuation of the TV series.
Jun 12, 1998 to May 14, 1999 | 3 eps | Publishing

Genocyber

Genocyber

Genocyber

As the nations of the world begin to merge, world peace is threatened by the private armies of individual corporations. The Kuryu Group has just discovered a weapon that will tip world power in their favor. The Genocyber: a nightmarish combination of cybernetics and psychic potential. Many desire to control this monstrosity, but can its hatred be contained... Battle erupts, and the cyberpunk world of the future is about to explode with violence.

(Source: ANN)
Mar 2, 1994 to Jul 21, 1994 | 5 eps | Publishing

Youjuu Sensen Adventure Kid

Youjuu Sensen Adventure Kid

Youjuu Sensen Adventure Kid

Jul 21, 1992 to Oct 21, 1993 | 3 eps | Publishing

Shin Getter Robo

Shin Getter Robo

Shin Getter Robo

Humanity is under attack by demonic creatures called Oni. Unable to fight back by any other means, the scientist Dr. Saotome creates a series of giant robots that harness the mysterious power of Getter Rays, giving them the strength necessary to fight the Oni. The strongest of these is Getter Robo, and Saotome must enlist three very different men to pilot it - martial artist Ryoma Nagare, criminal leader Hayato Jin, and monk Benkei Musashibou. Together, the Getter Team fights to end the Oni menace forever.

(Source: ANN)
Apr 9, 2004 to Sep 10, 2004 | 13 eps | Publishing

Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei

Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei

Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei

Mar 25, 1987 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kaibutsu-kun

Kaibutsu-kun

Kaibutsu-kun

The prince of Kaibutsu Land, Kaibutsu-kun, decides to go to the human world as part of his training to become the King.

(Source: ANN)
Apr 21, 1968 to Mar 23, 1969 | 49 eps | Publishing

Zombie-Loan

Zombie-Loan

Zombie-Loan

Do you know when you are going to die? Michiru Kita does, as she has the ability to see a "ring of death" on the necks of those around her—and the darker the ring, the closer one is to death.

One day, she notices that two boys in her class, Chika Akatsuki and Shito Tachibana, have completely black rings. Seeking to warn them of their impending demise, she stumbles onto their secret: they are already dead, but are kept alive due to a contract with Zombie-Loan, a mysterious loan office. Of course, nothing comes without a price, as the boys must hunt down and kill zombies in order to pay off their debt. And once they learn about Michiru's "Shinigami Eyes," they drag her into their crazy world.

Jul 4, 2007 to Sep 12, 2007 | 11 eps | Publishing

Kimera

Kimera

Kimera

Osamu and Jay are two cereal salesmen traveling for work when they encounter a barricade. Curious as to what is going on, they step out of their car and enter into a government secret. Two mysterious demon-like men have been terrorizing the military, who came to respond to a car crash involving a vehicle carrying government research material. Inside the car wreckage, Osamu finds a beautiful hermaphrodite with gold and crimson eyes trapped in a frozen chamber. Osamu shares a kiss with them through the glass before he is forced to flee the scene.

Osamu and Jay interrogate Jay's father, a top researcher at a government laboratory, who reveals that what Osamu and Jay saw was top-secret, and they would likely be sitting in prison if it weren't for his influence. While Jay is ready to forget everything that happened, Osamu cannot let it go that easily. After stealing a security badge, Osamu finds where the person he kissed is being kept, and learns that their name is Kimera. Osamu wants to run away with the beautiful Kimera, though he does not know why Kimera is being held captive or what a relationship with them means for the future of humanity.

Jul 31, 1996 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpucho: Tou Dai Ni Maku

Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpucho: Tou Dai Ni Maku

Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpucho: Tou Dai Ni Maku

The battle against Tendou Kodzunu is over, and the Magami Five begin to look forward to their senior graduation, hopefully planning for their adult futures. However, life in Tokyo is not at peace...

The underground assassin group known as the Twelve Heavenly Generals of the Martial Fist begin to move against those protecting the city from demons. Normally rumored to kill criminals that the mundane law was unable to bring to justice, the Martial Fist now set their sights on Tatsuma Hiyuu, Kyouichi Houraiji, Aoi Misato, Komaki Sakurai, Yuuya Daigo, and Hisui Kisaragi.

What is the purpose of this cruel turn of events? And who ordered the hit? New threats emerge as others awakened to powers unleashed by the Ryumyaku seek out the Magami kids - and old friends now return as enemies.

Destinies will collide as the Stars of Fate begin to merge; Yin and Yang will meet. And soon the shadowy figure pulling the strings will reveal himself, in an effort to raze Tokyo to the ground and awaken the Vessel of the Golden Dragon.
Jul 27, 2007 to Oct 12, 2007 | 12 eps | Publishing

Seisai

Seisai

Seisai

A horrible murder has been committed on the grounds of Nankai Academy. Professor Yuko, one of the school's most popular teachers, died when she was pushed off of the roof of one of the school's buildings. Her death has left her students with feelings of confusion, pain, and above all else... anger. Four of her male students, Masayoshi, Daisuke, Mitsuru and Shinya, are determined to uncover the truth. They soon discover an important clue: Professor Yuko's planner had been marked on the very night she was killed... marked with the names of seven girls.

With this evidence, the boys begin their investigations... and they'll use any method required in order to find the murderer. Through rape, manipulation and torture, they uncover important details, but piecing the puzzle together won't be easy. And the longer their search draws on, the more they feel themselves being overtaken by their own dark desires... Will they ever find out the truth behind Yuko's death?

(Source: ANN)
Jan 10, 2003 to Apr 11, 2003 | 2 eps | Publishing

Chika Gentou Gekiga: Shoujo Tsubaki

Chika Gentou Gekiga: Shoujo Tsubaki

Chika Gentou Gekiga: Shoujo Tsubaki

In the 1920s, a poverty-stricken 12-year-old girl named Midori resorts to selling camellias in the slums of Tokyo. Midori finds little success until, one day, she is approached by a gentleman who offers his sympathy and aid. When her bedridden mother succumbs to an illness, and with no one else to turn to, Midori visits the man's address. To her horror, she discovers that she has been conned into joining his circus troupe, Aka Neko Za—a traveling freak show consisting of vulgar and deformed performers.

Midori compares her new fairground lifestyle to hell. Not only is she responsible for caring for her colleagues and cleaning up after them, but she also is frequently belittled and cruelly abused. Suffering and uncertain of what will become of her, she finally begins to feel at ease when Wonder Masamitsu, a master illusionist, joins the lineup. Smitten by Midori's beauty and innocence, Masamitsu takes her under his wing; but even as their love grows, dark times loom ahead for Midori and her fellow freaks.

May 2, 1992 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kaibutsu-kun (1980)

Kaibutsu-kun (1980)

Kaibutsu-kun (1980)

Kaibutsu-kun and his companions, Dracula, Wolfman, and Franken, travel from Kaibutsu Land to the Human Realm, where they encounter and battle several monsters, mainly assassins from the demon group Demonish.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Sep 2, 1980 to Sep 28, 1982 | 94 eps | Publishing

Nessa no Haou Gandalla

Nessa no Haou Gandalla

Nessa no Haou Gandalla

Apr 11, 1998 to Oct 17, 1998 | 26 eps | Publishing

Hengen Taima Yakou Karura Mau! Nara Onryou Emaki

Hengen Taima Yakou Karura Mau! Nara Onryou Emaki

Hengen Taima Yakou Karura Mau! Nara Onryou Emaki

Apr 8, 1989 | 1 eps | Publishing

Luv Wave

Luv Wave

Luv Wave

Mar 31, 2000 to Oct 27, 2000 | 3 eps | Publishing

Lily C.A.T.

Lily C.A.T.

Lily C.A.T.

Sep 1, 1987 | 1 eps | Publishing

Zombie-Loan Specials

Zombie-Loan Specials

Zombie-Loan Specials

The series was originally planned to be 20+ episodes but was cut short due to unknown circumstances. These specials released on the 7th DVD volume continue the story.
Apr 25, 2008 | 2 eps | Publishing

Oni-Tensei

Oni-Tensei

Oni-Tensei

Mar 25, 2000 to Sep 25, 2000 | 4 eps | Publishing

Injuu vs. Onna Spy

Injuu vs. Onna Spy

Injuu vs. Onna Spy

Mar 28, 1997 | 1 eps | Publishing