whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Suspense

The best gore suspense anime you can start from the beginning

33 anime that are both suspense and gore, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Shingeki no Kyojin, Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni.

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1. 1 Shingeki no Kyojin Attack on Titan TV · 2013 · 25 episodes · Wit Studio · #126 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
2. 2 Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu Parasyte: The Maxim TV · 2014 · 24 episodes · Madhouse · #308 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
3. 3 Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Higurashi: When They Cry TV · 2006 · 26 episodes · Studio Deen · #1001 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
4. 4 Tokyo Ghoul TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #1206 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
5. 5 Shiki TV · 2010 · 22 episodes · Daume · #1402 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
6. 6 Inuyashiki Inuyashiki: Last Hero TV · 2017 · 11 episodes · MAPPA · #1709 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
7. 7 Akudama Drive TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #1924 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
8. 8 Ga-Rei: Zero Ga-Rei-Zero TV · 2008 · 12 episodes · AIC Spirits · #1931 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
9. 9 Elfen Lied TV · 2004 · 13 episodes · Arms · #2394 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
10. 10 Gantz:O Film · 2016 · Digital Frontier · #2582 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
11. 11 Mirai Nikki (TV) The Future Diary TV · 2011 · 26 episodes · asread. · #2731 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
12. 12 Shigurui Shigurui: Death Frenzy TV · 2007 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #2840 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
13. 13 Speed Grapher TV · 2005 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #3172 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
14. 14 Koutetsujou no Kabaneri Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Wit Studio · #3210 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
15. 15 Btooom! BTOOOM! TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #3361 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
16. 16 Imawa no Kuni no Alice Alice in Borderland OVA · 2014 · 3 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #3505 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
17. 17 Deadman Wonderland TV · 2011 · 12 episodes · Manglobe · #4154 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
18. 18 Terra Formars: Bugs 2-hen OVA · 2014 · 2 episodes · LIDENFILMS · #4201 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
19. 19 Highschool of the Dead High School of the Dead TV · 2010 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #4559 on MyAnimeList 67% would recommend
20. 20 Umineko no Naku Koro ni Umineko: When They Cry TV · 2009 · 26 episodes · Studio Deen · #4790 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
21. 21 Gantz TV · 2004 · 13 episodes · Gonzo · #5000 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
22. 22 Satsuriku no Tenshi Angels of Death TV · 2018 · 16 episodes · J.C.Staff · #5027 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
23. 23 Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku Magical Girl Raising Project TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #5119 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
24. 24 Ibara no Ou King of Thorn Film · 2009 · Sunrise · #5734 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
25. 25 Happy Sugar Life TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Ezόla · #6304 on MyAnimeList 61% 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.