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Halloween is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to watch some horror anime! Animation may not be as viscerally terrifying as live-action or still images, but there are plenty of shows that create dense and disturbing worlds or delve into the depths of psychological horror through dialogue and atmosphere, so let’s check out five of our favorites today, shall we? Prepare to be spooked!
Japan has many of its own cultural holidays like Tanabata and Obon, but in recent decades, it’s become more common for Japanese people to celebrate Western holidays as well. Of course, the vast difference in cultures means that these occasions look quite a bit different when Japan is in charge! Just in time for White Day (which we’ll get to in a bit), let’s check out some Japanese twists on Western holidays!
Even though Halloween is primarily a British and American holiday, Japanese people have taken a liking to the fall festivities and spooky spectacles that they’ve been exposed to through foreign media. Of course, that means that the wonderful world of anime features its fair share of Halloween episodes! But hilariously, most of the ones that are set in Japan focus on how nobody seems to know exactly how Halloween is supposed to work. Today, we’re here to see how Japan interprets All Hallow’s Eve through ten of our favorite Halloween episodes in anime. Grab a bucket of treats and come with us!
Graveyards tend to be spooky, solemn places, which means that they’re perfect backdrops for impactful anime moments. Whether it’s an emotional visit to a lost loved one, an exploration of the mysterious way someone died, or even an ill-fated test of courage set up by mischievous teenagers, any scene set in a cemetery is bound to be memorable. To celebrate the Halloween season, we’ve compiled our 10 favorite graveyard scenes in anime. Feel free to come join us, but stay on the lookout for wayward spirits!
Some strange creature overtaking your mind and controlling your body... it’s certainly a terrifying thought. Even if the entity is friendly and helpful, you’re going to run into your fair share of issues when two beings occupy the same physical shell. You can satisfy your curiosity about this fascinating topic by turning to the medium of anime, which has explored all kinds of possessions over the years from the traditional demonic style to variations like codependent existence and role reversal. So, just in time for the Halloween season, we’re taking a look at the ten best possessions in anime history. Let’s get started!
Moe comedies and fluffy romance stories are always fun to watch, but what about when you’re looking for an anime that takes the opposite approach? Something that explores the depths of human cruelty, the harsh conditions of nature, or what unspeakable monsters could be lurking just beneath the surface of our seemingly peaceful society. A show that will keep you up at night, your mind swimming with visions of how you could possibly survive in its unkind world. This Halloween season, immerse yourself in these 10 anime that dare to delve into the darkest depths of human imagination!
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