Horror can go to new heights in Japanese anime.

From spirits to stalkers, these anime will keep you on edge.

Unfortunately for our protagonist, Shinichi Izumi, hes stuck in this situation.

The ten best monster anime including chainsaw man and Kaiju No.8.

Its an interesting battle of humanity that makes the protagonist fascinating.

9Koichi Sakakibara

Another

For the supernatural horror lovers, look no further than Another.

After transferring to Yomiyama Middle School, Koichi Sakakibara soon realizes that everything isnt what it seems.

Attack on Titan’s Eren, Saiki K, and Itachi Uchiha from Naruto.

Not only is she arguably just as important, but shes certainly a protagonist that just may overshadow Koichi.

Being the last one alive for generations.

While Koichi transfers into the class, Mei is already an established student of Yomiyama Middle School.

A collage of Psychological Horror anime including Neon Genesis Evangelion and Higurashi.

But something is…off about her.

Ken goes through a lot in this series.

6Yuki Takeya

School Live!

Yuno Gasai, Yuki Takeya, and Shinichi Izumi from various anime.

Yuki Takeya is one of those protagonists that you just cant help but sympathize with.

Now, Yuki lives in a delusion that everything is completely normal, and this revelation is devastating.

Despite the horrors, this is an adorable anime with an even more adorable protagonist.

souichi Tsuiji from the Junji Ito Collection, Mimia Kirigoe from Perfect Blue, and The Medicine Seller from Mononoke

And unlike other anime, these beings enjoy their killings, making the horror even worse.

Whether they’re friends or enemies, monsters make for some great anime.

Its a great mix of action and horror, with a strong female protagonist.

Parasyte: The Maxim Shinichi Izumi holding Migi forward.

4Yuuko Kanoe

Dusk Maiden of Amnesia

Whats better than scary anime girls?

They should turn one of them into one of the main protagonists.

Unfortunately, shes lost all her memories and tasks Teiichi with uncovering her dark past.

Koichi Sakakibara from Another reaches down.

While both characters are interesting, Yuuko automatically steals the show.

3Yuno Gasai

Future Diary

Yuno is one of the most popular yanderes.

How we love you!

Misaki Mei in Another.

While youd think Yuki would be the fan-favorite, its actually Yuno Gasai who steals the show.

Yuno is deeply infatuated with Yuki and makes it her mission to protect him from the other diary users.

Shes absolutely insane but so much fun to watch.

Box art to Parasite Eve 1, key art for Silent Hill 3 showing Heather, and Claire Redfield from Resident Evil 2 Remake.

In Elfen Lied, thats not the case.

Elfen Lied focuses on a mutated species called Diclonius, human-like beings with horns and telekinetic powers.

There’s more to them than you might think.

Kaneki is Deep In Despair About His New Half-Ghoul Life in Tokyo Ghoul.

During her escape, shes injured, which creates a secondary, childlike personality known as Nyu.

Hes an interesting character to follow that adds more depth to the show.

We go over some of the most disturbing series and films that the world of anime has to offer.

Yuki standing oblivious to the shattered windows behind her in School live.

Don’t expect an easy time for your mind.

Saya Kisaragi covered in blood.

Dusk Maiden of Amnesia title card, featuring the title in japanese and english to the right of Yuuko Kanoe.

Yuno Gasai from The Future Diary as she thinks about Yukiteru, her hands clasped to her face and a blush on her cheeks.

Lucy is making a grim expression in Elfen Lied.

Natsuno Yuki from Shiki.