Hey there, my dear weebs! I hope you all are doing well. So, do you know about Gore-themed anime? You might’ve watched some anime related to this concept, but I’m sure most of you don’t know what it means.
Simply put, When a lot of violence is happening, and bloodshed has been done, it is called Gory. You can say ruthless killing, murder, torture, and thrilling mystery create a gory theme. Anime with this theme is so fascinating to watch.
Let me give you a little warning here. If you like a wholesome slice of life stuff, please avoid it because this is not for faint-hearted people. If you can’t see a lot of blood and people dying in the worst way possible, stay out of this. But if you love such things, then you are at the right place!
Let’s get into our top gore anime with the most blood, and violence to watch without wasting any time.
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#15 Perfect Blue
Type: Movie
Bloodiness rating: 70/100
Mima Kirigoe was a member of CHAM!, the most popular J-pop idol group. However, Mima left this group so she could chase her dream of being a successful actor.
Even though Mima left the group, she hoped her fans would still support her new career. But things changed completely when she agreed to do a role in a crime series to get rid of her pop-idol image.
Being an idol is hard. You have so many fans, and some are just so crazy. There was a fan whose name was Uchida Mamoru, and he was just obsessed with her. At one point, he started stalking Mima and made her life a living hell. Uchida was unhappy that she left being an Idol, and now things are messed up.
What To Expect:
Perfect Blue will drive you crazy. Its horror will creep you out at one point. This anime is quite dark, so be careful.
#14 Devilman Crybaby
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 10
Bloodiness rating: 72 /100
The Devil needs a human body if he wants to live on earth, but if a human is strong enough to control his possessed body, then the host can use all his powers.
Akira Fudou is a pathetic loser who has not achieved anything significant in his life. One day, when his friend Ryou Asuka asked for help, he agreed. Both guys went to a party, but that squad was filled with immortal devils, and Akira tried to protect his friend, but he got possessed by one of the devils.
Fortunately for him, This guy actually gained control over the devil. Now he has the power of the gruesome Devil, but his heart is still of a cry baby. Now, This duo will eliminate those who are causing harm to humanity, and that too in style.
What To Expect:
Devilman Crybaby is an ONA series, and its animation is unique. Fair warning here, It becomes pretty disgusting because of all the weird nudity. So expect lots of bloodshed and unwanted nudity.
#13 Blood C
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 12
Bloodiness rating: 74/100
Saya Kisaragi is a school girl who is often quiet and peace-loving, but that’s all in her daytime. At night, she becomes a monster slayer. Yes, This girl has two personalities, and Saya is instructed to be a slayer as her father leaves her with his sword.
As a monster slayer, Saya doesn’t show mercy on those nightmares trying to bring chaos to her small village. However, there is a truth about the town that she is unaware of. What would happen if Saya stopped slaying the monsters and broke the promise made to her father? Well, find it yourself. Believe me, you’ll be shocked as the plot goes more in-depth.
What To Expect:
A lot of monsters are going to die here. You might not like it because a lot of blood will be shed.
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#12 Elfen Lied
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 13
Bloodiness rating: 76/100
Lucy is a Diclonius, a special kind of human breed with a pair of horns and telekinetic hands, which is why she was tortured, and several scientific experiments were done on her.
One fine day she ultimately got an opportunity to escape from this suffering. During her escape, she killed several people and received a nasty head injury that caused her a split personality disorder.
Right when things got out of hand, she met a couple of college students named Kouta and Yuka Lucy, who later took care of her, but they didn’t know that Lucy has two personalities where one is childish and caring, while the other is blood-thirsty savage. So, it’ll be fun to see what will happen next.
What To Expect:
Elfen Lied is a thrilling anime with a psychological and gore theme. Mass murder, inhumane physical torture, and a lot of bloodshed. This is a must-watch anime.
#11 Higurashi: When They Cry Gou
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 39
Bloodiness rating: 78/100
Keiichi Maebara has just transferred to a new school in the small mountain village, Hinamizawa. There he met Rika Furude, and Keiichi became a member of her friend group as the only boy in the group.
Did he get lucky, eh?
Everything was going quite well, and everyone got along nicely. The group used to play together and have a lot of fun, but Keiichi started noticing that his friends’ behaviors were changing and they were hiding something from him.
Unfortunately, They were indeed hiding a shady secret about this small village. This is an excellent anime with a lot of rush and mystery around it. At first, it might look like a wholesome anime, but in reality, it’s dark.
What To Expect:
Higurashi: When They Cry Gou is a gory anime with suspense at its peak. Please don’t get fooled, and it’s definitely not wholesome.
#10 Attack on Titan
Number of seasons: 4
Number of episodes: 86
Bloodiness rating: 80/100
There is no way you don’t know about this masterpiece. It’s the most exhilarating anime of the decade and one of the finest gore anime ever made. Let’s not talk about the plot since we know that there are creatures called Titan, and they eat humans.
The story follows a colossal wall covering a big part of the island. Several people live inside it and fight for their lives. Also, the story only gets gripping, and the brutality increases each season.
This is not just an anime. AOT is an emotion for many. The story, the characters, the world-building, everything about it is a masterpiece. If you have not watched it yet, then you’ve missed all the fun, and yes, the final part is coming in 2023. So, buckle up, folks.
What To Expect:
Genocide, ruthless killing, and mind-blowing plot twists are the best things to expect from Attack on Titan.
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#9 Claymore
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 26
Bloodiness rating: 83 /100
Claymore is one of the best anime with female MC, and this anime is worth watching because its main cast is based on ladies only. Yoma, demon beings who can shapeshift have appeared in a village.
These demons are always hungry for human flesh. Raki is a boy who lives in this village, and sadly, his family has been killed by this Yoma. Later a girl with a sword on her back and silver eyes arose. She was Claymore.
Her job as a half-human, Youma, is to eliminate all the monsters. When she saves the village and departs, Raki neither has anything left to do nor has a place to live in. He decided to follow Claymore on her journey and kill these demons alongside her.
What To Expect:
A ton of slaying and brutality is enough to keep you on your toes.
#8 Akame Ga Kill
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 24
Bloodiness rating: 86 /100
Akame Ga Kill is straight-up emotional damage. Many people hate this anime because it is very different from the original manga. Yes, The manga actually has a happier ending.
Tatsumi is a teenage boy from a small village. He and two of his friends are heading to the Empire so they can do something about the poverty of their town. However, they didn’t know how wicked the Empire was.
Soon, both of his friends were tortured to death, and that’s when Tatsumi decided to join the Night Raid, a group of deadly individuals who fought against the Empire.
Their intention is to bring down the prime minister who is behind everything. Join the Night Raid in their journey of bringing a revolutionary change to the Empire.
What To Expect:
Everything is unexpected in Akame Ga Kill. There’s absolutely no plot armor saving someone. This anime does have a lot of killing, blood baths, and creepy characters, but if you want to overcome the depression you get from this anime, we suggest you read the manga.
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#7 Parasyte
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 24
Bloodiness rating: 89 /100
Aliens suddenly invade Earth. These are parasitic aliens that can control humans if they enter their bodies. Once they take over your body, it’s a game over for you because they can make you do anything, and you’ll not have control over anything.
Shinichi Izumi is a high school student who is sixteen years old, and yes, he is one of the victims of a parasite attack. However, he was brave enough not to let the parasite control his body, but his right hand is under the control of this alien.
Now, these two have to work together if they want to survive. More people are under the control of these parasitic aliens, and the attacks will only increase from here on.
What To Expect:
Mysterious aliens, deadly foes, senseless killing, and mind games, Parasyte is an all-in-one package for you.
#6 Future Diary
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 24
Bloodiness rating: 90 /100
Yukiteru Amano is an introverted and shy individual who doesn’t talk to people much. Instead, he writes his thoughts and daily activities in a digital diary on his phone.
As he always kept talking to his imaginary friend, Deus Ex Machina, people thought he was weird, but he soon recognized that a few events recorded in the dairy are happening again in real life.
Additionally, Amano’s classmate Yuno Gasai also has a similar diary. Deus soon explained to them that they were 2 amongst the 10 contenders for becoming the next god. Now, this duo has to fight together, but only one can become a god as the rest die.
What To Expect:
Future Diary is an exciting anime. This anime is just for you if you want to watch lots of bloodshed, violence, and crazy characters. Also, keep an eye on the psycho girl who’ll kill anyone.
#5 Hellsing Ultimate
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 10
Bloodiness rating: 91/100
For starters, Hellsing Ultimate is an OVA, and there is another series called Hellsing, which is taken from the original manga. Both are pretty popular and loved globally by the fans. When night comes, the creatures of darkness reach the earth’s surface and devour humans.
To tackle these vampires, There’s an organization called Hellsing. Their job is to eliminate these blood-thirsty creatures who kill and eat humans. However, someone named Alucard is fighting his own kind alongside the organization.
Even though he is a vampire, his true motive is not entirely understood as to why he is killing his people. Still, fortunately for us humans, Alucard is a powerful ally and the greatest weapon of Hellsing. Later, he got a servant named Seras Victoria, also a vampire.
What To Expect:
Bloody fights with monsters, ruthless killings, and a sense of uneasiness is what Hellsing makes you.
#4 Tokyo Ghoul
Number of seasons: 4
Number of episodes: 48
Bloodiness rating: 93/100
Tokyo Ghoul is one of the most loved and hated anime. The anime is hated because they didn’t follow the pages of the manga and became boring at the end. But still, people consider it one of the best anime, and this really gets dark and gory.
So, Some creatures called Ghouls live among humans in Tokyo. These alien-looking monsters eat humans to survive, and they can also transform into one.
Now enter Ken Kanek, a college student who is a bookworm. One fine day, The kid finally got a chance to go on a date. Like any teenager, Ken was happy, but he later found out that this pretty girl named Rize was actually a Ghoul and was about to kill Ken as she lured him into a dark corner.
Things happen, and Ken ends up in a hospital. There, his organs are replaced with Rize, and as a result, he becomes the first half-human half-ghoul. From that point on, his life changed. Every day was a new challenge for Ken, but the biggest challenge was food because Ken didn’t want to eat humans like the other ghouls.
What To Expect:
Be ready to face some stressful mental trauma and torture that might give you nightmares.
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#3 Shiki
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 22
Bloodiness rating: 96 /100
There’s a small town called Sotoba, and people there live a simple but peaceful life. As always, everything changed when Megumi Shimizu, a young girl adored by many, unexpectedly died because of an unknown illness. A few months passed, and more people died from the same disease.
Toshio Ozaki was the sole doctor of this town, and he suspected that something else was killing these people. So, He teamed up with Natsuno Yuuki, and together they will unsolve this puzzle. However, they discovered everything was connected to a new family that had moved to the Kanemasa mansion. The deeper they dig, the darker it gets, and the truth is startling.
What To Expect:
It’s a thrilling anime with a mind-blowing mystery behind many deaths. Shiki will create colossal suspense and make you watch the whole series at a stretch.
#2 Another
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 12
Bloodiness rating: 98/100
Kouichi Sakakibara is a new transfer student at Yomiyama North Junior High. Due to his sickness, He missed out on an entire month and is now rearing to join the 3-3 class.
Soon he realized everything about this new school was odd. There was a student named Mei Misaki. Everyone in the class pretended she didn’t exist, but Kouichi was interested in her. She revealed to him that class 3-3 is cursed, and if people avoid her, they’ll be safe or die.
This curse is not common, and its origin is unknown, but this was the reason why many people died a horrible death. The ending of this anime was unpredictable, and you’ll be shocked for sure.
What To Expect:
Even though this anime has just 12 episodes in total, it will still haunt you at night. Yeah, Expect people to die in the worst way possible.
#1 Berserk
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 24
Bloodiness rating: 100 /100
Guts is a swordsman who has lost everything he had. He is marked with the brand of sacrifice, which is why he’ll be haunted by demons for the rest of his life. Guts used to be a member of the hawk band, and he was Griffith’s most trustworthy and mighty soldier.
Led by Griffith, The band of hawks took everything away from Guts and even raped the love of his life right in front of his eyes. Now, this man only wants revenge and will surely get it.
During his journey, he met new people who soon became his companions. The plot is excellent, and if you don’t like the old-school CGI, you can always read the manga.
What To Expect:
Berserk is an anime that exhibits the significance of holding a grudge against someone. This anime displays that revenge can be the only thing that can keep a person alive. Still, This isn’t for faint-hearted lads and contains pretty strong sexual content and killing.
Well, these are our best dark-themed gore anime, but there are some more shows that deserve the spotlight.
Honorable Mentions
- Deadman Wonderland
- Gantz
- Corpse Party
- Death Note
- Psycho-Pass
- Genocyber
- Ninja Scroll
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