Horror anime fans have plenty to celebrate this summer as the genre shows no signs of slowing down. Leading the pack is LABYRINTH, a sci-fi horror from SANZIGEN that has absolutely exploded with an impressive Buzz Score of 75.7 and a staggering 114 million YouTube views. The series has captured audience attention worldwide, cementing its position as the season's breakout hit.
Following close behind, MAPPA's Dorohedoro Season 2 continues to thrill viewers with its unique blend of horror, action, and dark comedy, earning a Buzz Score of 41.4 and nearly 25 million views. Meanwhile, East Fish Studio's Kaya-chan Isn't Scary offers a lighter take on the genre, mixing horror with slice-of-life comedy elements and pulling in 25.5 million views with a Buzz Score of 36.2. The long-running Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai returns for its 17th season, proving that classic anthology horror still has a dedicated following with 8.6 million views.
Whether you prefer intense sci-fi scares or comedic chills, this season has something for every horror enthusiast. Head over to our full rankings to see what else is making waves in the horror anime scene.