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[Anime Horrors] Ten Anime Horror Shows to Watch in 2019
Welcome back to Anime Horrors! Anime has more niche genres than any other art form in the world; due to how many sub-genres there are, it can a little difficult for newcomers (and even anime veterans) to find new shows. That said there are a lot of awesome horror and sci-fi anime coming out in 2019 that you absolutely don’t want to miss.
Without further delay, here are ten anime you need to check out in the new year!
Boogiepop and Others
In this world, Boogiepop is said to be a Shinigami that can release people from their suffering. Following the disappearance of a number of people, a group of students realize something mysterious is at play, wondering if it’s the work of Boogiepop or something more. This anime looks to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original novel’s debut.
The Promised Neverland
Stories about orphans are supposed to be cheery right? At Grace Field House, life for the orphans is comfortable and happy, due in part to their kind “mama”. One day, orphans Emma and Norman go beyond the house gates and discover that all the orphans are actually livestock for demons; with only a short amount of time on their side, the kids will have to do everything they can to escape.
Revisions
Daisuke Toujima, a student who was abducted as a child, experiences a special phenomenon with his friends known as the “Shibuya Drift”. The group find themselves 300 years into the future having to survive an endless wilderness full of ruins and beings known as “Revisions” that pilot mechanical monsters. The story follows Daisuke and his friends as they search for a way back to their original time.
Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka
For those who have been looking for darker magical girl anime (such as us viewers who love Madoka Magica), Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka looks to be ideal. Having saved humanity from horrific monsters, the show follows a group of magical girls who fight to stay alive against numerous threats. Looking to combine plenty of action with drama, this show looks to be an exhilarating emotional experience.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Need an anime that’s about some good ole demon hunting? In a world haunted by demons, young Tanjiro comes home one day to find his family slaughtered; his sister, the lone survivor, has also been turned into a demon. She still shows signs of human emotion and thought, however, and it becomes Tanjiro’s quest to fight the demons and turn his sister back into a whole human.
Ultraman
A Netflix original coming later this year, Ultraman is an adaptation of the 1967 Japanese show (with this version based off the 2011 manga). Shinjiro Hayata, upon discovering he has super human powers, learns his father was once Ultraman. It then becomes Shinjiro’s duty to help protect the Earth from invading aliens. This adaptation looks to be a superb blend of old school nostalgia with revamped animation; from pulse-pounding action to exhilarating drama, Ultraman looks to be one of the biggest releases of 2019.
7 Seeds
Another Netflix original that looks to pack plenty of horror survival elements. After a meteorite hits the Earth, wiping out the entire planet, 7 Seeds focuses on five groups of young adults and their survival in this new world. Having awakened from cryogenic sleep, our characters will come face to face with the numerous struggles that await them in this existential sci-fi journey.
Alice in Deadly School
For those of you who enjoy shows such as School-Live!, here’s something for your zombie fix. When a zombie outbreak suddenly takes place, a group of schoolgirls must figure out how to survive while being trapped on the school’s roof. There’s sure to be plenty of gore to unfold as the girls are surrounded by danger and despair.
Fire Force
This show takes place in a world where people can spontaneously combust, becoming creatures known as “infernals”; there are also individuals though that have the ability to manipulate fire. The story’s protagonist, Shinra Kusakabe, has the power to wrap fire around his feet, and works with special force to fight the infernals. The supernatural action tale incorporates some mystery into the mix, as our protagonist looks to learn more about the magical fire that is causing people to suddenly combust.
Castlevania Season 3
So I’m taking a chance with this one here, but it wouldn’t be that big of a surprise if Castlevania were to come back in 2019. After the way season two ended there’s no telling just what is in store for season 3. With the death of Dracula and Carmilla planning her attack on humankind, Castlevania has plenty of thrills and chills for fans to dig their teeth into.
What anime are you most looking forward to in 2019?
As the inaugural season of Apple TV+’s stellar new series “Widow’s Bay” barrels toward its finale in two weeks, the latest episode gives Kate O’Flynn the spotlight as her character revisits her trauma with the Boogeyman.
“Your Baggage“, directed by Andrew DeYoung (Friendship), sees O’Flynn’s scene-stealing Patricia once again renew her fight with the Michael Myers-like stalker that slaughtered her peers during her adolescence. Thrillingly, it makes for one extended chase sequence that sees Patricia trying to warn others, while evading the undead killer.
In short, this episode’s incredible riff on Halloween and the slasher subgenre transformed Patricia into a fierce Final Girl.
“Well, that felt like a bucket list that I didn’t know was on my bucket list until I did it, but when I did it, I just lapped up every minute,” O’Flynn tells Bloody Disgusting of her triumphant turn this episode. “It felt fantastic for her to get that moment where she is becoming a badass. That was amazing.”
The actress turned to a few notable references for her performance. “Horror-wise, I go back to my youth, which was referenced in some of the episodes: Wicker Man, Carrie, and Rosemary’s Baby, that sort of thing is my kind of vibe.”
O’Flynn also notes how the series’ unique tone allows for so much creative freedom to make bold swings. “There’s something very freeing about it. Every moment is up for grabs, so it’s like we don’t have to totally land in one direction or another. It keeps it alive.“
Patricia is the eccentric assistant to Matthew Rhys‘ Mayor Tom Loftis, who’s at the forefront of trying to solve the island’s pesky curse predicament. Rhys felt the same about “Widow’s Bay” and its rare ability to make you laugh and scream in equal measure, stemming from series creator Katie Dippold.
“The mandate was, ‘It’s a real world with real people. You play for real.’ There’s no playing for comedy or horror,” Rhys echoes O’Flynn’s sentiments on how freeing the series’ tone has been.
New episodes will release every Wednesday through June 17 only on Apple TV+.
Kate O’Flynn in “Widow’s Bay,” now streaming on Apple TV.
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