Top 27 Halloween Anime to Watch for a Spooky Night

(Last Updated On: May 30, 2023)

Given Halloween’s significant impact on society and its influential role in shaping the horror genre, individuals typically prepare chilling entertainment to enjoy during this festive period. To aid you in selecting the perfect spine-tingling content, we’ve meticulously curated a compendium of the top 25 anime series, films, and/or episodes to savor throughout the Halloween season and on the grand day itself.

The roster will be arranged in a haphazard manner, presenting you with fundamental details about each anime that elucidate its suitability for Halloween viewing.

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1. Mononoke

Mononoke delves into the enigmatic apothecary’s persona found in the third narrative arc of Ayakashi. This wandering healer, scarce in speech and devoid of a known name, embarks on his journey accompanied solely by his medicinal cabinet and a box harboring a spiritual sword.

The sword’s hilt is adorned with a monkey’s visage, adding an intriguing touch to his arsenal.

2. Elfen Lied

The tale takes place in Kamakura, Japan, centering on the Diclonius—mutant entities closely resembling humans, yet distinguished by peculiar twin horns adorning their heads and possessing powerful concealed appendages named “vectors.”

Deemed perilous to the ordinary human populace, infant Diclonius are met with a grim fate, either eradicated upon birth or imprisoned within research facilities, enduring abhorrent torment and undergoing excessively brutal trials.

3. Tokyo Ghoul

The tale of Tokyo Ghoul revolves around Ken Kaneki, a student who becomes infatuated with a young woman named Rize Kamishiro. Their encounter takes a fateful turn when Rize sinks her teeth into Ken’s shoulder, revealing her true nature as a ghoul. Shocked and paralyzed by fear, Ken’s world is abruptly shattered.

However, destiny intervenes as a twist of fate occurs. In a stroke of misfortune, a cascade of massive steel beams descends upon Rize from a nearby construction site. Trapped beneath the weight, she meets her untimely demise, leaving Ken gravely wounded. Miraculously, he manages to survive and eventually regains consciousness within the confines of a hospital.

4. Soul Eater

In order to combat the malevolent Kishin, capable of plunging our world into utter madness, Shinigami-sama establishes The Academy as a haven for nurturing Weapons and Overlords side by side.

The Weapons, essential in thwarting the impending doom, embody the very tools of salvation; while the Overlords, entrusted with wielding these weapons, shoulder the responsibility. The coveted Scythe of Death can only be forged once a weapon has devoured 99 corrupted souls on the verge of becoming Kishin, along with a single witch’s soul. Consequently, all Overlords ardently vie for the creation of this ultimate Death Scythe.

5. Occult Academy

In the year 1999, an enigmatic young man named Fumiaki Uchida mysteriously appears, having traveled from 2012 through a time portal. His mission: to annihilate the Key of Nostradamus, an elusive entity that, within months, will trigger a crisis enabling an interdimensional invasion capable of plunging humanity into a devastating war, endangering their existence in the future.

Uchida and Maya join forces, forging a formidable team dedicated to averting the extraterrestrial conquerors’ impending dominion over Earth. However, within the confines of their school and its surroundings, an abundance of inexplicable phenomena unfold, further complicating the daunting task of discerning the true nature of the Key of Nostradamus.

6. Ghost Hunt

Ghost Hunt revolves around Shibuya Kazuya, the head of Shibuya Psychic Research (SPR), and Mai Taniyama, a freshman in high school. The tale commences as Mai engages in spine-chilling tales with her friends in the classroom, only to be interrupted twice: first by an enigmatic “student,” and then by a classmate who warns them that their stories inexplicably allure spirits.

The following morning, while strolling, Mai unexpectedly finds herself standing before the very edifice associated with one of the ghostly narratives. Intrigued by the enigma, she resolves to embark on an investigation.

7. Death Note

Light Yagami, an exemplary student weary of his mundane existence and disillusioned by a society riddled with crime and corruption, experiences a fateful twist when he chances upon a mysterious ebony notebook—dubbed the “Death Note.” Adorned with the ominous directive, “Those whose names are inscribed within this tome shall meet their demise,” Light initially regards it with skepticism.

However, after successful experimentation on two felons and a fortuitous encounter with Ryuk, the authentic owner and a shinigami, he embraces the notebook’s genuine power. Determined to eliminate all wrongdoers, vanquish evil, and ascend as the “God” of a rejuvenated world, Light embarks on his transformative path.

8. Parasyte

In the dark of night, numerous small globes, each the size of a tennis ball, descended upon the Earth, carrying serpentine entities within their confines. Their objective: to replace human minds. Unbeknownst to Shinichi, a young man slumbering peacefully, one of these creatures seized the opportunity and launched an assault, attempting to infiltrate his being through his ear. Alarmed, he jolted awake, only to find the invader now seeking entry through his nostril.

Desperate to protect himself, he fought back, but in the process, his right hand suffered a penetrating wound. Thinking swiftly, the resourceful high school student grabbed his trusty headphones, quickly encircling them around his injured limb, creating a barrier that thwarted the parasite’s advancement toward his vulnerable brain.

9. Rosario + Vampire

Tsukune Aono, an ordinary young boy, faces disappointment as he fails every high school entrance exam. However, fate intervenes when his father stumbles upon an intriguing advertisement for Yokai High School—a prestigious institution for extraordinary creatures. Here, he crosses paths with Moka Akashiya, a seemingly angelic girl harboring a dual nature and formidable vampire abilities (classified as S-class monsters).

The true extent of Tsukune’s powers is unveiled when the protective rosary encircling his neck is unexpectedly torn asunder. Empowered by Moka’s extraordinary abilities, the duo valiantly combats numerous menacing creatures. As their journey unfolds, they encounter Kurumu Kurono, a captivating succubus, and Yukari Sendo, a prodigious young witch.

10. Umineko no Naku Koro ni

he game’s main storyline unfolds in 1986 over a brief span of two days, spanning from October 4th to 5th, on Rokkenjima, a secluded island within the Izu Islands. This is the residence of Kinzo, the esteemed patriarch of the affluent Ushiromiya family.

With Kinzo’s demise drawing near, eight family members convene for their annual gathering to negotiate the division of the vast inheritance. Accompanying them are three additional relatives and five loyal servants. As the initial discussions commence, an impending typhoon casts its shadow, trapping them on the island. Concurrently, a series of bizarre occurrences unfold, leading to a string of untimely deaths.

11. Another

In 1972, the vibrant and captivating student Misaki Yomiyama, a beloved member of Class 3-3 at North Yomiyama School, tragically passed away during the academic year. Overwhelmed by the profound loss, Misaki’s classmates and teacher went to extraordinary lengths to preserve his memory, continuing to include him in their daily lives and even reserving a place for him at the upcoming graduation ceremony.

Adding to the intrigue was the eerie revelation that Misaki appeared in the official graduation photograph. Fast forward to the spring of 1998 when Kōichi Sakakibara, a ninth-year student, relocated from Tokyo to Yomiyama, his late mother’s hometown. This shift was necessitated by his father’s research assignment in India. Consequently, Kōichi found himself enrolled in North Yomiyama School, assigned to the very same Class 3-3.

12. Devilman Crybaby

Akira Fudo receives a grave revelation from his closest comrade, Ryo Asuka, regarding the resurgence of the ancient Demon race. These malevolent beings seek to reclaim Earth by inhabiting human bodies and overtaking them. Convinced that revealing the Demons’ existence to humanity is the key to their defeat, Ryo proposes that Akira joins him in witnessing the possession of humans firsthand.

In an extraordinary union with Amon, the formidable Lord of Demons, Akira undergoes a profound metamorphosis into the Devilman—a being endowed with the powers of a Demon while steadfastly retaining his own compassionate heart.

13. Blood Blockade Battlefront

Three years ago, a cataclysmic event shattered the boundaries between Earth and an otherworldly realm, right in the heart of New York City. In the wake of that fateful night, the city was both ravaged and reborn, ensnaring New Yorkers and interdimensional beings within an impenetrable enclave.

Dubbed Hellsalem’s Lot, this metropolis has become a crucible of the supernatural, where magic and madness intermingle with the mundane. Here, an eclectic mix of humanity’s darkest elements converges to wield otherworldly powers. Amidst the chaos, a nefarious entity threatens to rupture the barrier, unleashing unspeakable horrors from New Jerusalem. However, a clandestine league of enigmatic operatives known as Libra stands as humanity’s last line of defense, resolutely striving to avert the inconceivable.

14. Hell Girl

When an individual nurtures a grudge, Jigoku Shōjo (Hell Girl) materializes and dispatches the person responsible for their torment to the depths of Hell. However, before exacting vengeance, the aggrieved party must forge a pact with her, wherein the inevitable price is their own descent into Hell upon demise.

This series intricately weaves together self-contained narratives, each chronicling the anguish endured by a distinct individual due to the actions of one or more perpetrators, the contract forged with Enma Ai, and the retribution inflicted upon the wrongdoer by her.

15. Highschool of the Dead

On an average morning, the day unfolded just like any other. Perched atop the roof, Komuro Takashi, the protagonist, witnessed an unusual occurrence at the school entrance: an enigmatic figure causing commotion.

One of the faculty members, attempting to remove him, received a bite from the mysterious man, leading to a chorus of terrified cries from the other teachers. To everyone’s astonishment, the bitten individual rose to his feet, transformed into a zombie.

16. Berserk

Berserk depicts the fateful encounter between Guts and Griffith, the charismatic leader of the Falcon Troop—a group of mercenaries employed by the kingdom of Midland. This meeting gives birth to a multifaceted friendship, both enigmatic and effective. Guts, wielding an enormous sword, swiftly becomes indispensable to the ambitious Griffith, a masterful strategist and swashbuckler.

Thus, the anime chronicles the remarkable ascension and tragic downfall of the Falcon Troop, intricately entwined with the complex bond shared between Guts and Griffith. Their relationship is a tapestry of interests, as Griffith harnesses Guts’ formidable strength, mutual respect as fellow warriors, and an inexplicable yearning for each other’s presence.

17. Devils’ Line

When Tsukasa Taira and her companion Shota Akimura head home one evening, an eerie presence trails closely behind them. The city has been plagued by a string of women’s murders, and rumors of a demon’s involvement have spread. However, their pursuer turns out to be none other than Yūki Anzai, a skilled investigator who, despite being a half-demon, utilizes his abilities to track down and confront these menacing creatures.

Yūki’s suspicions lead him to apprehend Shota, as he believes him to be a demon involved in the series of killings. Meanwhile, Tsukasa, who was saved from danger, accompanies Yūki to his residence. Unexpectedly, within the confines of his home, Yūki experiences a sudden and overwhelming urge to attack Tsukasa. Yet, thanks to his medication, he manages to restrain himself.

18. Actually, I Am…

Asahi Kuromine, an incapable secret-keeper high school student, astounds his classmate Yoko Shiragami with a grand revelation—a magnificent set of wings sprouting from his back. Little does he know, Yoko harbors a hidden identity as a vampire, and the prospect of her true nature being exposed threatens to uproot her entire existence, thanks to her overprotective father.

Yoko finds herself constantly preoccupied, making it increasingly arduous for her to safeguard her secret, especially with her childhood friend Mikan persistently prying for more information. Asahi’s role as a confidante grows even more challenging as he soon uncovers that several other girls in their school bear weighty secrets of their own.

19. Higurashi When They Cry

The tale unfolds in the fictional village of Hinamizawa, set during the Shōwa era on June 58, 1983. Keiichi Maebara, one of the central figures in our story, finds himself relocated to the nearby school. As time passes, he gradually forges connections with his fellow classmates: Mion Sonozaki, the village headman’s daughter, along with her twin sister Shion; Rena Ryūgū, a classmate of Keiichi’s; and the junior high school duo, Rika Furude and Satoko Hōjō.

To Keiichi, Hinamizawa appeared serene and tranquil, yet he soon discovered a disquieting truth. In the village, just prior to the Watanagashi festival, a chilling pattern had emerged for four consecutive years—an unsettling series of unexplained vanishings and homicides. These perplexing crimes, known as the

20. Dororon Enma-kun

Certain demons on Earth disregard the rules imposed upon them by Hell and conspire to overthrow the ruler of the underworld. Consequently, the king dispatches his nephew, Enma, to resolve this predicament. Enma forms an alliance with Yukiko, the Snow Princess’s daughter, and the Kappa Kapaeru.

Together, they seek refuge with Tsutomu, an elementary school student, and diligently pursue the rogue demons. Assisting their mission is Enma’s enchanted hat, Chappoji, which proves useful but occasionally offers perilous counsel.

21. BLOOD+ / BLOOD-C

The series takes place three decades after the events of the film Blood: The Last Vampire (which you should definitely check out). It unfolds in the year 2005, delving into a world of contemporary intrigues where various organizations, such as the US Army, strive to control and manipulate vampires for their own agendas.

Residing in an Okinawa city, Saya Otonashi resides alongside her adoptive father, George Miyaguscu, and her two brothers, Kai and Rik. Having only joined a new foster family a year ago, Saya’s memories of her past remain elusive, waiting to be unraveled.

22. Shiki

In the secluded mountain village of Sotoba, where ancient customs persist, including traditional burial rites, a gripping tale unfolds. As a scorching summer nears its end, the Kirishiki family abruptly relocates to the grand western-style castle that looms over the village atop a hill.

Coinciding with their arrival, an alarming wave of sudden deaths descends upon the villagers. Toshio Ozaki, the esteemed proprietor of the village’s sole clinic and its chief physician, initially suspects an enigmatic epidemic. However, aided by his childhood companion, Seishin Muroi, now a local temple bonze and accomplished novelist, he will uncover a chilling revelation, surpassing any notion of horror.

23. Interviews with Monster Girls

Set in an era where demi-humans, or “demis,” gradually found acceptance within human society, unfolds a tale centering around Tetsuo Takahashi, a biology educator with an avid fascination for running backs.

Endeavoring to captivate their attention, cultivate trust, and unravel the enigma behind this extraordinary phenomenon, he gathers the trio of high school running backs under his tutelage.

24. Hellsing: Ultimate

The Royal Knights of the Protestant Order stand as an esteemed noble house in the heart of London, under the guidance of the indomitable Abraham Van Helsing. Through countless generations, their unwavering mission has been to combat elusive adversaries that remain hidden from the general populace—such as vampires, ghouls, and any non-human creature commonly labeled as a “monster.”

Operating with utmost clandestinity, the Order has long served as a covert paramilitary organization in devoted allegiance to her Majesty. Leading this enigmatic group is Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, an adolescent heiress to the legacy of the initial Lord Hellsing. Despite her tender age, she is thrust into the formidable role of assuming command over the Order.

25. Deadman Wonderland

Ten years later, the narrative unfolds around Ganta Igarashi, an unassuming student enrolled in Nagano Prefecture College, who, despite surviving the devastating earthquake that laid waste to Tokyo and submerged three-quarters of the city in the ocean, remains oblivious to the tragedy, living a mundane existence.

However, the tides of Ganta’s life shift drastically when a peculiar figure, drenched in blood and adorned in resplendent purple armor, materializes outside the classroom windows. Wearing an eerie grin akin to a lunatic, the enigmatic Man in Red ruthlessly massacres Ganta’s entire class but opts to spare his life, instead implanting a crimson crystal shard deep within his chest.

26. Dusk Maiden of Amnesia

In the mesmerizing manga, Dusk Maiden of Amnesia, a poignant tale unfolds. Teiichi Niiya, an enigmatic transfer student, crosses paths with the ethereal Yuuko Kanoe, a captivating specter haunting their school. Plagued by amnesia, she yearns to unravel the mysteries of her demise, prompting Teiichi to join the Paranormal Investigations Club.

Together, they embark on an arduous quest to unveil the Seven Mysteries of Seikyou Private Academy, unearthing fragments of Yuuko’s forgotten past. With its resplendent visuals and a resounding color scheme, the enchanting twilight ambiance of the Academy mirrors the bewitching allure of the alluring Yuuko herself.

27. The Lost Village

Prepare to be enthralled by a mesmerizing fusion of screwball comedy and horror, expertly crafted by director Tsutomu Mizushima and acclaimed writer Mari Okada. While spine-chilling terrors may not lurk within, what awaits you is an extraordinary B-movie thriller, where a peculiar town confronts individuals with their deepest fears. Boasting preposterous characters, outlandish dialogue, and bewildering plot twists.