What are some of the best scary horror anime to watch for Halloween in 2023? Spooky season is here, and it’s perfect to go watch some anime that will go well with it. Here is a guide on some of the best anime to watch for Halloween that will scare you in various ways.
List of anime to watch for Halloween
Another
Another is a psychological horror that fits the theme of Halloween well. It plays on the characters’ (and perhaps the viewers’) emotions. The show will have you constantly figuring out who dies next since everyone is basically dying and killing each other. This is a must-watch for people who like gore. The synopsis states:
“The school held a secret that nobody must speak of…Spring, 1998.”
Another is streaming on Crunchyroll.
Mieruko-chan
Mieruko-chan has the supernatural as a major plot point, making it great for Halloween viewing, though this is alongside comedy. Miko Yotsuya is a girl who can see monstrous spirits. However, she chooses to ignore them for her own safety. With that, Miko gets into situations where she’s scared out of her mind but she has to keep a poker face. The synopsis reads:
“She can see dead people…she just chooses to ignore them. That’s Miko’s plan, anyway, with horrifying (and sometimes hilarious) results.”
Mieruko-chan is streaming on Crunchyroll.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Commonly known as Madoka Magica, this series has an interesting take on the magical girl genre, which could make it a great watch for Halloween. A group of middle school students become magical girls but they eventually discover the challenges and burdens of being one. Madoka Magica has an art style that isn’t necessarily scary. However, the show is messed up psychologically. The synopsis from Crunchyroll is:
“She has a loving family and best friends, laughs and cries from time to time… Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader of Mitakihara middle school, is one of those who lives such a life. One day, she had a very magical encounter. She doesn’t know if it happened by chance or by fate yet. This is a fateful encounter that can change her destiny- This is a beginning of the new story of the magical witch girls-“
Madoka Magica is on Crunchyroll and Hulu.
The Promised Neverland Season 1
The Promised Neverland series is perfect for Halloween as it is dark and will keep you on your toes. It revolves around kids in an orphanage and initially, it seems like they’re living happily. However, when they’re adopted, it turns out they become food for demons. While this show does have a second season, many fans don’t recommend it because of its poor adaptation. The synopsis from Crunchyroll states:
“The one adored as the mother is not the real parent. The people living here together are not actual siblings.
The Gracefield House is where orphaned children live. An irreplaceable home where 38 siblings and Mom live happy lives, even with no blood relations.
However, their everyday life suddenly came to an abrupt end one day…”
The Promised Neverland Season 1 is on Crunchyroll and Hulu.
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