The Reddit community dedicated to anime, known as “r/anime”, shared the results of a survey conducted among its members about their favorite horror anime. This survey aims to highlight fan preferences for a genre that, despite its passionate fan base, does not always receive the same attention as other popular genres in the world of anime.
The horror genre in anime is not as frequent or widely represented as other genres, such as comedy, romance or action. The cause may be due to a number of factors, including the perception that animation cannot convey the same level of terror and suspense as live-action productions. Furthermore, horror series in general do not tend to be as commercially successful as other popular genres.
However, despite these limitations, horror anime still has a loyal fan base who appreciate the creativity and innovation that the medium offers in telling scary stories. The survey in “r/anime” aims to highlight some of the interesting and popular features of the genre in the online anime community.
The survey results provide interesting insight into fans' preferences for animated horror series, which can serve as a guide for those looking to explore the genre. The reveal of the survey results sparked heated debate among community members, with discussions about the winning series and the absence of notable names from the list.
Below are the results of the poll for the most popular horror anime:
25. Ghost Hunt.
24. Berserk.
23. Elfen Lied.
22. Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead.
21. Shadows House.
20. AKIRA.
19. Memories.
18. Hellsing Ultimate.
17. Chainsaw Man.
16. Happy Sugar Life.
15. Yakusoku no Neverland (The Promised Neverland).
14. Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica (Puella Magi Madoka Magica).
13. Mononoke.
12. Gakkougurashi! (School-Live!).
11. Devilman: Crybaby.
10. Dorohedoro
9. Made in Abyss
8. Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu (Parasyte: The Maxim)
7. Mieruko-chan
6. Dark Gathering
5. Shiki
4. Shinsekai yori (From the New World)
3. Another
2. Perfect Blue
1. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (Higurashi When They Cry)
Fuente: Reddit