Scariest Anime Ever

From Stars: Marc Diraison, Nobutoshi Canna, Carrie Keranen, Kevin T. Collins, starring
Rated TV-14

Berserk is an 1997 anime film directed by Naohito Takahashi, based on the manga series of the same name. The film follows the story of Guts, a young mercenary with an immense strength and a dark past, who is the leader of the Band of the Hawk. Along with his commander Griffith and his comrades, Guts fights in the Hundred-Year War, in which he eventually faces a powerful enemy. The film follows Guts as he struggles to find his place in the world, and to make sense of the horrors of war. Along the way, he faces off against demons, warriors, and witch-hunters. The film features a stellar cast of voice actors, including Marc Diraison, Nobutoshi Canna, Carrie Keranen, and Kevin T. Collins. Berserk is a thrilling and action-packed anime film that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

From Stars: Aya Hirano, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Rinka H.B.B., Brittney Karbowski, starring
Rated TV-MA

Parasyte: The Maxim is a 2014 science fiction anime film directed by Takashi Yamazaki. It is based on the popular manga series of the same name by Hitoshi Iwaaki. The film follows high school student Shinichi Izumi, who finds himself in a fight to save humanity after coming into contact with an alien parasite. Shinichi must find a way to protect himself, as the parasite takes over his body and his right hand transforms into a powerful creature. Along with his friend Satomi Murano and a mysterious girl named Migi, Shinichi battles to save mankind from the invading parasites and stay alive in the process. The film features an all-star cast including Aya Hirano, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Rinka H.B.B., and Brittney Karbowski.

From Stars: Katie Gray, Crispin Freeman, Victoria Harwood, Ralph Lister, starring
Rated Not Rated

Hellsing Ultimate is a 2006 anime series directed by Takashi Ikehata and stars Katie Gray, Crispin Freeman, Victoria Harwood, and Ralph Lister. The series follows the exploits of the secret Hellsing Organization, a group dedicated to protecting the British Empire from supernatural threats. Led by Integra Hellsing, they battle against a wide variety of supernatural enemies, including vampires, ghouls, and an artificial intelligence known as the Millennium. The series follows the organization as they attempt to prevent the Millennium from achieving its goals and restoring the Nazi regime. The series is known for its intense action and gore, as well as its dark and twisted plot. Hellsing Ultimate is widely praised among anime fans as one of the best anime series of all time.

From Stars: Sanae Kobayashi, Chihiro Suzuki, Mamiko Noto, Sam Saletta, starring
Rated TV-MA

Elfen Lied is a 2004 anime film directed by Mamoru Kanbe and based off of the manga series by Lynn Okamoto. The film follows the story of Lucy, a mutant human with telekinetic powers and a split personality. After escaping from a lab, she finds refuge in a quiet seaside town. There, she meets two teenagers, Kouta and Yuka, who take her in and become her surrogate family. As the film progresses, Lucy discovers the dark secrets behind her past, and must confront the cruel reality of the world around her. With the help of her new family, she learns to cope with her powers and begins to understand the value of life and love. The film is a dark, violent, and intense exploration of the human condition, made all the more powerful by its beautiful animation.

From Stars: Natsuki Hanae, Austin Tindle, Brina Palencia, Sora Amamiya, starring
Rated TV-MA

Tokyo Ghoul is a 2014 Japanese dark fantasy action-horror film based on the manga series of the same name by Sui Ishida. The film is directed by Kentarō Hagiwara and stars Natsuki Hanae, Austin Tindle, Brina Palencia, Sora Amamiya, and Masataka Kubota. It follows Ken Kaneki (Hanae), a college student who barely survives a deadly encounter with Rize Kamishiro (Amamiya), a woman who reveals herself to be a ghoul. After being taken to a hospital, Kaneki discovers that he underwent a surgery that transformed him into a half-ghoul. In order to survive, Kaneki is forced to find a way to integrate into the ghoul society and must learn more about the dangerous world that he is now a part of. As Kaneki grows accustomed to his new life, he soon becomes entangled in the political turmoil of the ghoul world and must figure out how to protect himself and those he loves.

From Stars: Koki Uchiyama, Ayumu Murase, Griffin Burns, Kyle McCarley, starring
Rated TV-MA

Devilman: Crybaby is a 2018 anime horror series directed by Masaaki Yuasa. The series follows Akira Fudo, a timid teenager who is absorbed into the body of the powerful demon, Devilman. Akira must struggle to maintain his humanity while defending humanity from the monsters that threaten it. With the help of his best friend, Ryo Asuka, Akira must confront the demons that lurk in the shadows and the humans that fear him. This series features action-packed battles, intense drama, and beautiful animation from the mind of Yuasa. The series stars Koki Uchiyama, Ayumu Murase, Griffin Burns, and Kyle McCarley.

From Ken'ichi Takeshita, starring Shinji Takeda, Tomokazu Seki, Atsuko Enomoto, Kazuki Yao
Rated TV-MA

From Takayuki Hirao, starring Mirai Kataoka, Takuma Negishi, Ami Taniguchi, Masami Saeki

From Stars: Mamoru Miyano, Comona Lewin, Mao Ichimichi, Yui Horie, starring
Rated TV-MA