whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Horror · Supernatural

The best supernatural horror anime you can start from the beginning

81 anime that are both horror and supernatural, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Hellsing Ultimate, Mononoke Movie 1: Karakasa, Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu.

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1. 1 Hellsing Ultimate OVA · 2006 · 10 episodes · Madhouse · #291 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
2. 2 Mononoke Movie 1: Karakasa Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain Film · 2024 · EOTA · #712 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
3. 3 Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu The Summer Hikaru Died TV · 2025 · 12 episodes · CygamesPictures · #728 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
4. 4 Dark Gathering TV · 2023 · 25 episodes · OLM · #1063 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
5. 5 Tasogare Otome x Amnesia Dusk Maiden of Amnesia TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #1157 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
6. 6 Gakkou no Kaidan Ghost Stories TV · 2000 · 19 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #1304 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
7. 7 Devilman: Crybaby ONA · 2018 · 10 episodes · Science SARU · #1329 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
8. 8 Ghost Hunt TV · 2006 · 25 episodes · J.C.Staff · #1332 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
9. 9 Shiki TV · 2010 · 22 episodes · Daume · #1402 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
10. 10 Blood+ TV · 2005 · 50 episodes · Production I.G · #1769 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
11. 11 Jigoku Shoujo Hell Girl TV · 2005 · 26 episodes · Studio Deen · #1780 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
12. 12 Jigoku Sensei Nube Hell Teacher Nube TV · 1996 · 49 episodes · Toei Animation · #1857 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
13. 13 Hellsing TV · 2001 · 13 episodes · Gonzo · #2195 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
14. 14 Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai Kaya-chan Isn't Scary TV · 2026 · 12 episodes · East Fish Studio · #2462 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
15. 15 Ajin Part 1: Shoudou Ajin: Demi-Human Movie 1: Compel Film · 2015 · Polygon Pictures · #2578 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
16. 16 Ajin Ajin: Demi-Human TV · 2016 · 13 episodes · Polygon Pictures · #2753 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
17. 17 Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales TV · 2006 · 11 episodes · Toei Animation · #2754 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
18. 18 Kemonozume TV · 2006 · 13 episodes · Madhouse · #2773 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
19. 19 Gu Wei Nan Ting The Chosen One ONA · 2025 · 16 episodes · 2:10 Animation · #3084 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
20. 20 Shinrei Tantei Yakumo Psychic Detective Yakumo TV · 2010 · 13 episodes · Bee Train · #3170 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
21. 21 Gegege no Kitarou (2018) GeGeGe no Kitaro TV · 2018 · 97 episodes · Toei Animation · #3309 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
22. 22 Kaidan Restaurant TV · 2009 · 23 episodes · Toei Animation · #3319 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
23. 23 Petshop of Horrors Pet Shop of Horrors TV · 1999 · 4 episodes · Madhouse · #3414 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
24. 24 Sankarea Sankarea: Undying Love TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · Studio Deen · #3418 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
25. 25 Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne TV · 2008 · 6 episodes · Xebec · #3582 on MyAnimeList 72% 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.