whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Action · Horror

The best horror action anime you can start from the beginning

63 anime that are both action and horror, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Kenpuu Denki Berserk, Hellsing Ultimate, Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu.

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1. 1 Kenpuu Denki Berserk Berserk TV · 1997 · 25 episodes · OLM · #110 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
2. 2 Hellsing Ultimate OVA · 2006 · 10 episodes · Madhouse · #291 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
3. 3 Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu Parasyte: The Maxim TV · 2014 · 24 episodes · Madhouse · #308 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
4. 4 Akira Film · 1988 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha · #510 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
5. 5 Dorohedoro TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · MAPPA · #665 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
6. 6 Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen - Memorial Edition Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition TV · 2022 · 13 episodes · Studio 4°C · #876 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
7. 7 Tokyo Ghoul TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #1206 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
8. 8 JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Phantom Blood JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood Film · 2007 · APPP · #1278 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
9. 9 Devilman: Crybaby ONA · 2018 · 10 episodes · Science SARU · #1329 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
10. 10 Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen I - Haou no Tamago Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King Film · 2012 · Studio 4°C · #1413 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
11. 11 Juubee Ninpuuchou Ninja Scroll Film · 1993 · animate Film · #1741 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
12. 12 Blood+ TV · 2005 · 50 episodes · Production I.G · #1769 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
13. 13 Ling Long: Incarnation Ling Cage ONA · 2019 · 6 episodes · YHKT Entertainment · #1820 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
14. 14 Hellsing TV · 2001 · 13 episodes · Gonzo · #2195 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
15. 15 Elfen Lied TV · 2004 · 13 episodes · Arms · #2394 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
16. 16 Ajin Part 1: Shoudou Ajin: Demi-Human Movie 1: Compel Film · 2015 · Polygon Pictures · #2578 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
17. 17 Gantz:O Film · 2016 · Digital Frontier · #2582 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
18. 18 Ajin Ajin: Demi-Human TV · 2016 · 13 episodes · Polygon Pictures · #2753 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
19. 19 Kemonozume TV · 2006 · 13 episodes · Madhouse · #2773 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
20. 20 Gu Wei Nan Ting The Chosen One ONA · 2025 · 16 episodes · 2:10 Animation · #3084 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
21. 21 Koutetsujou no Kabaneri Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Wit Studio · #3210 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
22. 22 Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver (2005) Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor TV · 2005 · 26 episodes · OLM · #3509 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
23. 23 Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne TV · 2008 · 6 episodes · Xebec · #3582 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
24. 24 Kyuuketsuhime Miyu (TV) Vampire Princess Miyu TV · 1997 · 26 episodes · AIC · #3929 on MyAnimeList 68% would recommend
25. 25 Shikabane Hime: Aka Corpse Princess: Aka TV · 2008 · 13 episodes · Gainax · #3949 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend

Why this is not a MyAnimeList search. Every entry here is one you can start from the beginning. Anything with a prequel or a parent story is left out, as are recaps and compilation editions — about half of what MyAnimeList ranks. Ordered by MyAnimeList position. The percentage is the share of MyAnimeList scorers who rated a title 7 or higher.