The horror genre within manga, and by extension Japanese art, has had a long history dating back to the early 17th century with the release of the Tokiwa Scrolls, believed to be painted by Iwasa Matabei. The twelve part collection depicted graphic violence, murder and nudity. However, the art style of ukiyo-e embracing more graphic content did not really become common until the 19th century. Regardless, it can be said that these early depictions were used to both educate and entertain and ingrained a deep fascination with the macabre that is spirited in today's mangakas who thrive in the horror genre.
This list includes 15 modern titles to offer insight into a world rich with narrative diversity and style for the reader to explore. It is by no means a comprehensive or definitive list of the genre, but reflections of the author's own personal experiences and love of horror manga. If you like this list, you can check out our book section for more manga reviews.
Adapted from the novel of the same title by Osamu Dazai, Junji Ito's “No Longer Human” follows the tragic life of Yozo Oba. However, the tragedy comes from a maddening anxiety manifested through his disconnection from others. Unable to express empathy or care for his fellow man, Oba destroys the life of many around him that are drawn in by his peculiar persona.
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Best known for his take on cosmic and metaphysical horror through otherworldly creatures and nightmarish breakdowns, Junji Ito has also adapted literary works (in this case Osamu Dazai). “No Longer Human” acts as one of his strongest adaptations, presenting a man who has lost all sense of humanity while being aware of what he lost. As a result, the man draws in and destroys the lives of many around him, who in turn haunt his visions and pushes him into further decline. The mix of tragedy, horror and drama make for one of the more disturbing stories from Ito outside of his normal repertoire.
Living out of his car, 34 year old Susumu Nakesha has opted for homelessness despite coming from a successful background in business. One day, he is approached by a man offering to pay him for experimental surgery in the form of trepanation (the procedure of drilling a hole in the skull for enlightenment or health reasons). Hardship eventually leads Nakesha to accept the offer and indulge the eccentric man who aims to gift him enlightenment through the procedure. However, it gives the man a peculiar gift, to see other people's insecurities manifested in strange distorted visions, along with the ability to take on those peoples burdens himself.
“Homunculus” maps the mental decline of Susumu Nakesha and his loss of self identity in taking on mental deformities. Consequently, the sense of identity becomes further lost in others marring his own quest to come to terms with his troubled past. As his self awareness begins to fade, he takes on the dangerous procedure himself and begins to expand the hole in his head. Tragic and horrifying, Hideo Yamamaoto crafted one of the most engaging character studies in the psychological horror genre.
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A duel between historic figures Oda Nobunaga and Akechi Mitsuhide creates parallel realities, manifested in towers ever twisting up into the clouds. The dimensional rift is caused by a different outcome in the duel with either Nobunaga or Mitsuhide grasping power of the sky-bound culture. Caught in between this rift is a young princess, who in a quest for revenge accidentally merges the two realities. As a result, the various denizens meld together in nightmarish distortions to become warriors for a violent uprising.
Shintaro Kago has established himself as a master of both body horror and absurdity. Where “Princess of the Never Ending Castle” stands out is in its exploration of narrative through abstract paneling. The repetition is used to reflect the two realities running in parallels, which begin to slowly cross over on the pages to give the impression that the book itself is folding into itself. Additionally, this edition has been given an exceptional high-quality release from Hollow Press that adds to the sense of wonderment.
Following a modern day family of vampires, “Laughing Vampire” focuses on the relationship between two young bloodsuckers. The two use their powers to exact revenge on those that caused their deaths as well as fight off an opposing clan. Violence, sex and romance merge under the detailed art of Marou.
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“Laughing Vampire” is a testament to the visual and narrative prowess of Suehiro Maruo, offering a warped macabre story that draws its audiences in like a car crash. It is gruesome, uncomfortable, while still embodying a profoundly beautiful aesthetic.
When Japan met with mass starvation, scientists thought they found a solution in their new creation “Bio-Meat”, a lab grown food source. Meant to reproduce at a rate to meet societal needs, the animal stock begins to grow exponentially and the food spills out in the streets with a craving for flesh. Consequently, a small group of students comes to face the threat and grow up in a world full of death and violence.
A standout within the survival horror genre, “Bio-meat” follows a group of kids forced to grow up in a world crawling with amorphous creatures. Within the chaotic backdrop, the manga presents a sad coming of age tale and innocence lost to a global disaster. Additionally, the creatures are well realized and so abundant that the pages become drowned in deadly swarms of the black monsters.
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Hello, my name is Adam Symchuk and I am from Canada. In my teenage years I came across the work of Shinya Tsukamoto and Koji Wakamatsu, which sent me down a life long obsession with Japanese Film. My appreciation for film has expanded to include all of Asia and my time with AMP has allowed me to explore many facets of cinema.
My role here also extends to manga/LN/Manhwa and short films (thanks to our #submityourfilm section), with the latter giving me a deep appreciation and admiration for the creative spirit of aspiring creators.
Please log in again. The login page will open in a new tab. After logging in you can close it and return to this page.The medium of manga (and comic books in general) is in a unique position to deliver horror to its readers like no other medium can, blurring the lines between prose that fuels the imagination and films that fling the terror at you in full force.
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You only need to flick through some of the best horror manga to see what I mean, as the writer’s words get under your skin and their art serves to compliment those words deliciously.
The best horror manga can be more effective at driving terror into your mind than the best horror novels or films could ever dream of.
For that reason, we have this list. Now, no list of horror manga has done its job unless it includes the king of horror himself: Junji Ito.
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So we’ll start with two of his best works, before then moving into a mix of popular horror manga and some gems you may have missed.
But the goal here is to mix popular horror manga with hidden gems, while also making sure that every horror manga mentioned here is actually available for purchase.
The stories in this Junji Ito manga collection are all unique and separate from one another; they show off the depth and breadth of Ito’s artistic and narrative talents to an astonishing degree.
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I’ve decided to include two Junji Ito manga here, simply because his short stories and his longer novel-like works are different, yet equally worthy of attention.
Literally translates to ‘spiral’ and that is exactly what the story is about. Junji Ito manga is often defined by one specific idea that a story hinges on and expands out from.
Takes place in a fog-covered fictional Japanese town called Kurozu-cho (literally Black Vortex Town). This town is affected by a curse involving the symbol of a spiral.
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Follows a young couple — Kirie and Shuichi — as they witness other townspeople fall victim to the curse of the spiral.
Is perhaps the most famous horror manga on this list. This is partly due to the popularity of its anime adaptation, which is best avoided. Trust me: read the manga.
It explores some decent themes that concern morality and ethics, and it is all led by a sympathetic, dynamic central character named Ken Kaneki.
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On what Kaneki thinks is a date, Rize attempts to kill and eat him. When he is gravely injured and a moment from death, Rize is crushed to death and her organs are used by a doctor to save Kaneki’s life.
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It’s a bleak world; deadly and unforgiving. It is twisted and frightening, but hope is the thing that keeps us reading on.
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Guts is our protagonist: a man born from a hanged body and raised by a band of mercenaries; their leader, Gambino, is the closest thing Guts had to a parent.
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