whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Comedy · Horror

The best horror comedy anime you can start from the beginning

25 anime that are both comedy and horror, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Dorohedoro, Jigoku Sensei Nube, Mieruko-chan.

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1. 1 Dorohedoro TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · MAPPA · #665 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
2. 2 Jigoku Sensei Nube Hell Teacher Nube TV · 1996 · 49 episodes · Toei Animation · #1857 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
3. 3 Mieruko-chan TV · 2021 · 12 episodes · Passione · #2779 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
4. 4 Gu Wei Nan Ting The Chosen One ONA · 2025 · 16 episodes · 2:10 Animation · #3084 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
5. 5 Gegege no Kitarou (2018) GeGeGe no Kitaro TV · 2018 · 97 episodes · Toei Animation · #3309 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
6. 6 Sankarea Sankarea: Undying Love TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · Studio Deen · #3418 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
7. 7 Gegege no Kitarou (2007) TV · 2007 · 100 episodes · Toei Animation · #4404 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
8. 8 Gegege no Kitarou (1968) TV · 1968 · 65 episodes · Toei Animation · #4717 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
9. 9 Kaibutsu Oujo (OVA) OVA · 2010 · 3 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #4863 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
10. 10 Kaibutsu Oujo Princess Resurrection TV · 2007 · 25 episodes · Madhouse · #5009 on MyAnimeList 64% would recommend
11. 11 Hells Film · 2008 · Madhouse · #5503 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
12. 12 Kaibutsu-kun (1980) TV · 1980 · 94 episodes · Shin-Ei Animation · #5636 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
13. 13 Silent Möbius TV · 1998 · 26 episodes · Radix · #5822 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
14. 14 Gegege no Kitarou: Jigoku-hen TV · 1988 · 7 episodes · Toei Animation · #5854 on MyAnimeList 57% would recommend
15. 15 Kaibutsu-kun TV · 1968 · 49 episodes · Studio Zero · #6118 on MyAnimeList 60% would recommend
16. 16 Jigoku Sensei Nube (2025) Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube TV · 2025 · 13 episodes · Studio KAI · #6736 on MyAnimeList 55% would recommend
17. 17 Bio Sekai Meisaku Gekijou Resident Evil Masterpiece Theater ONA · 2023 · 3 episodes · Nippon Animation · #6914 on MyAnimeList 56% would recommend
18. 18 Gregory Horror Show TV · 1999 · 25 episodes · Milky Cartoon · #7058 on MyAnimeList 59% would recommend
19. 19 Karakuri no Kimi Puppet Princess OVA · 2000 · 1 episode · TMS Entertainment · #7138 on MyAnimeList 55% would recommend
20. 20 The Horrors' Horror Home ONA · 2026 · 1 episode · Uguisu Kobo · #7676 on MyAnimeList 60% would recommend
21. 21 Dororon Enma-kun TV · 1973 · 25 episodes · Toei Animation · #7844 on MyAnimeList 49% would recommend
22. 22 Shi Xiong Zombie Brother ONA · 2014 · 41 episodes · L²Studio · #7884 on MyAnimeList 51% would recommend
23. 23 Gakkou no Kaidan (OVA) OVA · 2005 · 10 episodes · Trinet Entertainment · #8356 on MyAnimeList 57% would recommend
24. 24 Mamono Hunter Youko Devil Hunter Yohko OVA · 1990 · 5 episodes · Madhouse · #9250 on MyAnimeList 48% would recommend
25. 25 Gakkou no Kowai Uwasa Shin: Hanako-san ga Kita!! TV · 2010 · 33 episodes · #9357 on MyAnimeList 41% 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.