There is hardly a genre that anime hasn\u2019t conquered, and horror is no exception. There are some haunting horror anime that are extremely spooky, and in some cases, pretty disturbing as well. They toy with the psychology of the viewer and are often too gruesome to handle. The form of horror might be philosophical, psychological, or even a simple narrative about the supernatural, but these horror anime have entertained the fans over the years.<\/p>\n

In this video, we have brought together a collection of some of the best horror anime that will be the perfect watch in the aftermath of Halloween. Some of these are even banned in many countries owing to their disturbing content. Pull up the blankets, and leave the lights on as we take you through this eerie journey!<\/p>\n

Paranoia Agent (2004)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The streets of Tokyo are suddenly threatened by a young attacker who assaults his victims with a baseball bat. It starts when Tsukiko Sagi, a character designer, is attacked by this young boy and detectives Ikari and Maniwa get on the case. They soon discover that the attacker picks his victims such that their life actually gets better following the assault.<\/p>\n

However, soon the attacks turn more violent, and a confession from Tsukiko sheds some light on the identity of this mysterious assailant. This surreal and psychological anime is a treat for those who like their anime with a dark theme. It is certainly for a mature audience because Paranoia Agent doesn\u2019t hesitate to go into some unpleasant characters and terrible situations.<\/p>\n

Satoshi Kon lives up to his reputation, and for those not used to his style of work, a nasty surprise is in store! Under the cover of the thrilling story, the series throws a powerful insight into the terrible price of repression. The thin line between reality and perceptions blur as the horror unfolds. The stories of the victims in the story are inter-twining, and they provide a thought-provoking narrative that rattles the viewer.<\/p>\n

The emotional and powerful climax, in particular, has a cleverly masked metaphor for life that is very enriching. The series was shown only on satellite networks in Japan because the harsh content was deemed unsuitable for prime-time network television. However, you wouldn\u2019t want to miss out on this gem of an anime from Satoshi Kon, who tried out a TV anime series for the first and last time with this one!<\/p>\n