Best Horror Manga of All Time

Best Horror Manga of All Time

This blog, ’10 Best Horror Manga of All Time’ lists ten horror manga, which should be a must-read for anyone who enjoys reading horror.

Uzumaki (Junji Ito)

Uzumaki (Junji Ito)

Set in the seemingly quiet town of Kurouzu-cho, an insidious curse begins to unfurl, centered not on ghostly apparitions, but on the deceptively simple shape of a spiral.

Tomie (Junji Ito)

Tomie (Junji Ito)

“Tomie” by Junji Ito is a haunting tale centered around a mysterious woman, Tomie Kawakami, who possesses a dual allure: she captivates men with her beauty, yet her presence leads to violence and her recurrent death.

The Drifting Classroom (Kazuo Umezu)

The Drifting Classroom (Kazuo Umezu)

This acclaimed manga by Kazuo Umezu doesn’t just dabble in the shadows of the unknown; it plunges readers into an abyss where time is both enemy and enigma.

Parasyte (Hitoshi Iwaaki)

Parasyte (Hitoshi Iwaaki)

“Parasyte,” where the line between human and alien becomes horrifyingly blurred. This masterpiece by Hitoshi Iwaaki not only showcases grotesque alien invasions but also explores profound psychological and philosophical dilemmas.

Hideout (Masasumi Kakizaki)

Hideout (Masasumi Kakizaki)

The eerie atmosphere of “Hideout,” a manga by Masasumi Kakizaki pushes the boundaries of psychological horror.

Fuan no Tane (Masaaki Nakayama)

Fuan no Tane (Masaaki Nakayama)

“Fuan no Tane,” translated as “Seeds of Anxiety,” is a distinct horror manga crafted by Masaaki Nakayama. Rather than lengthy narratives, it offers a series of short tales, sometimes spanning just a few pages.

Berserk (Kentarou Miura)

Berserk (Kentarou Miura)

“Berserk” by Kentaro Miura is a chilling exploration of both the human psyche and supernatural horror in a dark, medieval world.

PTSD Radio (Masaaki Nakayama)

PTSD Radio (Masaaki Nakayama)

Unlike traditional horror stories that often rely on ghoulish creatures or supernatural entities, “PTSD Radio” thrives on the eeriness of everyday life and the pervasive sense of dread that lurks in the shadows of the mundane.

Fort of Apocalypse (Kazu Inabe & Yu Kuraishi)

Fort of Apocalypse (Kazu Inabe & Yu Kuraishi)

“Fort of Apocalypse” stands out as a spine-chilling manga that plunges readers into the heart of a relentless nightmare. Set within the grim confines of a maximum-security juvenile prison during a sudden zombie apocalypse.

Blood on the Tracks (Shūzō Oshimi)

Blood on the Tracks (Shūzō Oshimi)

“Blood on the Tracks” is a horror manga that delves into the psychological horror genre. It explores the disturbing transformation of a mother’s love into something malevolent and sinister.